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Application Notes
A Path to a Modern and Versatile Government Broad ...
The 6500 PTS, a high-performing TDM-to-packet technology solution that can provide both legacy and routing and switching services.
Application Notes
A Path to a Modern and Versatile Government Broad ...
This paper summarizes government networking challenges and opportunities and introduces Ciena’s 6500 Packet Transport System a pr ...
Articles
A practical vision for rolling out 5G networks
When a leading global service provider was looking to roll out its 5G network infrastructure, a next-gen cell-site router was a k ...
Articles
A Self-Optimizing Fabric for the 5G era
As the industry prepares for the rapid and wide-scale deployment of 5G, Ciena’s Kaniz Mahdi outlines an initiative with ENCQOR fo ...
Infobriefs
A Simple, Safe, and Seamless Migration from TDM t ...
Today, an increasing number of carriers and service providers are compelled to transition away from TDM technologies—which are ra ...
Articles
A tutorial on Modern Carrier Ethernet
It's not very often that we get deep into the details of technology on this blog -- we save that for our white papers and one-on- ...
White Papers
Access Loop Model for the Economic Analysis and O ...
This white paper presents an access loop model that helps network operators address—and minimize—the major OSP cost challenge.
White Papers
Achieving Scalable and Cost-Effective Networking ...
This paper will help carriers find out how forward-looking network operators are challenging the traditional approach and address ...
Articles
Adaptive IP can help accelerate bank branch trans ...
With a modern, packet-based network that includes segment routing, network operators can deliver agile, on-demand connectivity se ...
White Papers
Add Some Packet Muscle to the Optical Transport N ...
In this paper you will learn how adding new packet services to your existing OTN network is an easy way to boost revenue from equ ...
Press Releases
Aecero Picks Ciena to Launch “Last Mile” Solution ...
Aecero, a data center provider in Southern California, has selected Ciena’s packet networking and converged packet optical platfo ...
Case Studies
All Aboard for Next-Generation Rail Communication
To make sure their lines run around the clock, rail operators are turning to cutting-edge networking equipment to keep trains and ...
Webinars
An Elegant Migration Path to Modernizing Legacy T ...
Hear from Ciena experts on how to modernize the transport of TDM services over a scalable packet-based network et al.
White Papers
An Ultra-Low-Latency Solution for Utilities
This paper introduces a deterministic packet transport method of achieving guaranteed latency for critical traffic being transpor ...
Videos
Analyst Insight into Ciena's 8700 Packetwave Plat ...
An industry analyst's insight into Ciena's 8700 Packetwave Platform.
White Papers
Applying Packet Technologies to Solve Modern Heal ...
Read this paper to learn how packet networking solutions from Ciena can help Healthcare IT modernize their networking capabilitie ...
Press Releases
Aqua Comms Successfully Tests Advanced Transatlan ...
Aqua Comms a provider of scalable, subsea capacity-based network solutions, today announces it has successfully completed a trial ...
Articles
Are you asking these questions from potential MPL ...
Are you a transport or a mobile backhaul operator aiming to deploy an easy-to-operate Ethernet transport solution based on MPLS-T ...
Articles
Are You Ready for the DOCSIS Impact on Fiber?
DOCSIS 3.1 is 10 times faster than 3.0 but this added speed brings challenges. Find out the how it will impact fiber deployments ...
White Papers
Automating Service Creation and Provisioning for ...
A seismic shift is underway in today’s networking market. Connectivity services, while vital to the efficient operation of modern ...
Articles
Because you asked. Adaptive IP.
Ciena’s Scott McFeely explains how Adaptive IP is delivering IP differently by leveraging automation, openness, and simplicity to ...
Articles
Best Practice Advice for Deploying SDN and NFV
Here is some advice for network operators looking to migrate to SDN and NFV.
Webinars
Beyond 100GbE: The Critical Role of Coherent Opti ...
Today’s network edge is once again being redefined. Join us to see how coherent optics and packet technologies help extend 100G a ...
Webinars
Beyond PON: The Critical Role of Shared Fiber Acc ...
Understand why 10Gb/s Passive Optical Network (PON) is expanding beyond residential to small enterprises, businesses, and mobilit ...