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Igniting residential broadband for all takes more ...

With the challenge of universal broadband access now pushed to the forefront, Ciena CTO Steve Alexander outlines the size and sca ...

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Webinars

Own the Edge: Spotlight on 5G

Own the Edge: Spotlight on 5G is hosted by Dimitris Mavrakis, Senior Research Director, ABI Research, and Ciena’s Anup Changaroth ...

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One PON to rule them all?

It seems like every networking article in the history of the tech world is talking about the exponential increase in bandwidth de ...

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Data Sheets

Virtual Broadband Network Gateway

Ciena’s virtual Broadband Network Gateway (vBNG) is transforming the network edge with its ability to deliver network functions i ...

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Infobriefs

Ciena Services for Broadband Access

To help you successfully make broadband access a market reality, Ciena takes a deliberately different, integrated approach. Our u ...

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Articles

What “the edge” means for telcos

Telecom operators must prepare for the accelerated distribution of processing capabilities toward the network edge. To do that, t ...

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Articles

The need for universal aggregation

ABI Research’s Dimitris Mavrakis looks at why concepts like Universal Aggregation are necessary for service providers to continue ...

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Articles

Without an innovative new approach to xHaul, 5G m ...

Backhaul has traditionally been the afterthought when it comes to planning next-generation cellular networks. But in the 5G era, ...

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Articles

U.S. broadband funding: Off to the races

The distribution of billions of dollars in U.S. federal funds towards broadband infrastructure has begun. Ciena’s Mitch Simcoe hi ...

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Infobriefs

Residential Broadband Network Design Checklist

Residential networks are rapidly expanding to meet surging customer demand.

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Webinars

Own the Edge: Spotlight on Edge Cloud

Join experts from ABI Research, Ciena, and Lightstorm for a panel discussion on all things Edge Cloud.

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Articles

Ciena's disruptive broadband access architecture

A disruptive broadband access market demands an entirely different solution – a disruptive network architecture. Ciena's Joe Mars ...

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Webinars

Webinar: Rethink xHaul Networks to Monetize 5G

This panel webinar explores how a new approach to deploying xHaul will help mobile and wholesale network operators enhance the pe ...

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Infobriefs

Modernizing Federal Networks for Edge Computing

Government agencies are largely turning to edge computing, but need modernized networks to help secure, collect and analyze data ...

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Webinars

Own the Edge: Spotlight on Universal Aggregation

Watch experts from ABI Research and Ciena for a panel discussion on the evolution to universal aggregation.

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Infographics and posters

Ciena’s Residential Broadband Network Architecture

Our Residential Broadband solution incorporates: Ciena’s purpose-built router portfolio with XGS-PON pluggable technology, WaveLo ...

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Infobriefs

WaveLogic 5 Nano 100G-400G Standard CFP2-DCO

Ciena’s WaveLogic 5 Nano (WL5n) 100G–400G Standard CFP2-DCO transceiver module provides standards-compliant 100–400 Gb/s coherent ...

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Webinars

Own the Edge: A Virtual Event with Ciena

Join our panel discussion to learn how transforming metro access and aggregation networks allows your business to capitalize on n ...

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Articles

Beyond broadband: Monetizing your fiber investmen ...

With new demand and investments, broadband service providers must ensure they get the most out of network investments. Ciena’s Fr ...

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Infobriefs

Converged 4G/5G xHaul Transport Network Checklist

Are you ready to fulfill the promise of 5G while continuing to deliver your 4G services? It takes a well-thought-out strategy to ...

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Articles

Survey says - service providers are ready for the ...

What are service providers looking for when it comes to IP/Optical convergence? Heavy Reading asked 220 service provider executiv ...

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White Papers

5G Success Using the Adaptive Network Approach

Learn how Ciena 5G Network Solutions provide network operators with the choice they need in their 4G/5G xHaul network architectur ...

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Infobriefs

High-capacity Aggregation Opens New PON Possibili ...

Operators are now looking to migrate to 10G XGS-PON and beyond to deliver multiple services simultaneously while scaling to meet ...

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Webinars

Webinar Series: Own the Edge. Is Your Network Rea ...

Stream all three sessions on demand!

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