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Articles
Connecting to space, the final frontier
What are Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite networks and how will they help to provide connectivity to new areas? Ciena’s Brian Lava ...
Data Sheets
800G WaveLogic 5 Extreme MOTR Module
Ciena’s WaveLogic 5 Extreme MOTR (WL5e MOTR) is a single-carrier, coherent transceiver and service channel interface capable of t ...
Articles
Segment Routing on the rise, survey says
There’s no question that Segment Routing MPLS (SR-MPLS) has surged in recent years. But what percentage of operators are deployin ...
Videos
Discover the Electric Lightwave Difference
Experience Networking at the Speed of Light with Electric Lightwave - the largest regional fiber network connecting major metro a ...
Articles
How Enterprises can fast-track branch virtualizat ...
Virtualizing branch network infrastructure can save Enterprises a fortune on equipment, maintenance, and support costs while ensu ...
Articles
Selecting flexible coherent routing platforms wit ...
Did you know Ciena’s coherent routing platforms have all the capabilities you need to support next-generation metro and edge use ...
Infographics and posters
Carrier Ethernet Service Outlook in LATAM
This infographic details what's driving that growth and shows which verticals are the leaders in adoption.
Articles
How Ciena helps transform government networks
Brian Widic, Director, Packet Solutions Sales at Ciena Government Solutions, outlines how the company’s services ensure that gove ...
Videos
Chalk Talk - G.8032 - Ethernet Ring Protection Sw ...
Learn about the values, constructs, and attributes of Ciena's solution for G.8032 for efficient network interconnection.
Articles
Carrier Ethernet 101: Speeds, Standards and Servi ...
Introduction to Carrier Ethernet covering speeds, standards, and services as well as areas to watch in the Ethernet realm.
Articles
Carrier Ethernet Expertise: Are you certifiable?
The MEF Certification Committee recently introduced the next generation of its professional certification program by launching th ...
Webinars
2019 Packet Networking Summer Webinar Series
This year, Ciena’s Packet Networking Summer Webinar Series offers a serious look at how you can take your network to new heights ...
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 ...
Articles
5 essentials for building a robust network
More traffic, critical latency-sensitive applications, and higher capacity requirements are required at the network edge. The que ...
White Papers
Maximizing LTE Benefits Using Carrier Ethernet Ba ...
Backhaul providers are in a prime position to capitalize on the growing market for delivering Carrier Ethernet services to MNOs.
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 ...
Articles
D-NFV - Big Opportunity for Service Providers
A recent Ovum study shows that more than 95% of enterprise customers are aware of NFV and expect it to increase network flexibili ...
Articles
Dynamic MPLS-TP in the Metro Network… Why?
Ciena's Wayne Hickey gives a primer on the plethora of network routing protocols, and why the efficiency and flexibility of MPLS- ...
Webinars
Network Automation - DAA & Next Generation Ne ...
This Webinar will share the answers and insights from 25 Cable executives—their views and insights on the timing, drivers, gaps e ...
Webinars
Mission: Exploration Unknown: Lifecycle Service O ...
In this session, we defy gravity by sharing what you need to know to accomplish your Lifecycle Service Orchestration (LSO) missio ...
Articles
How the need for more and closer connectivity is ...
Emerging applications and the growing adoption of online behaviors are bringing new revenue opportunities and business models. Bu ...
Infobriefs
A Guide to Achieving the New Packet Edge
Here are 5 reasons why network providers are feeling the pressure of unpredictable traffic volume.
Articles
Smart Transit: Moving Beyond Points A and B
Ciena’s Daniele Loffreda explains smart transit, the smart rail experience of the future is a fully integrated experience.
Press Releases
Wilcon Partners with LightRiver and Ciena to Supp ...
Leveraging LightRiver’s Factory Built Network® Solution, backed by Ciena’s 8700 Packetwave Platform, Wilcon Transforms Network Ca ...