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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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.

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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 ...

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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.

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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.

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Articles

Carrier Ethernet Expertise: Are you certifiable?

The MEF Certification Committee recently introduced the next generation of its professional certification program by launching th ...

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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 ...

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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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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 ...

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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.

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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- ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Infobriefs

A Guide to Achieving the New Packet Edge

Here are 5 reasons why network providers are feeling the pressure of unpredictable traffic volume.

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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.

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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 ...

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