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2017 IHS Technology, SDN and NFV Vendor Leadershi ...
2017 IHS Technology Survey Excerpts on how research indicates the two primary factors driving SDN and NFV and more.
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2019 IHS Markit Optical Vendor Service Provider L ...
The IHS annual optical leadership survey is an attempt to quantify the opinions of service providers.
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2022 Trends to Watch: Optical Networks
Pluggables in switch routing platforms are on a trajectory for a mass volume market. Download the report to learn more.
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25GS-PON: Maintaining MSO broadband dominance
This paper explores 25 gigabit symmetric PON (25GS-PON) as the broad-scale intercept for PON in cable. 25GS-PON meets key require ...
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5G Converged Optical Fiber and Microwave Transport
Ciena and Aviat collaborate on a vision for a converged transport network that addresses these needs holistically.
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5G Needs Software Everywhere, Especially on the W ...
5G is coming, and although the standards aren’t fully defined, it’s going to be a game-changer. Its ramifications for service del ...
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5G Network Strategies Operator Survey 2023
Over three-quarters of operators surveyed expect at least 25 percent of their macro cell sites to contain at least some fronthaul ...
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5G Network Strategies Operator Survey, Powering 5 ...
Close to five years after the first commercial launches, 5G networks are now deployed by over 300 operators worldwide. As of the ...
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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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A Framework for IP/Optical Convergence: Building ...
IP/Optical convergence can play a key role in helping CSPs address these, but where does the path to architecture evolution begin?
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A Model for Business Case Analysis of C/L-band Ne ...
This white paper presents a model for the analysis of C/L-band business cases, with the objective of enabling network operators
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A path to better broadband: Achieving optimal cov ...
Successful fiber-to-the-x deployment relies on coverage, uptake, and open access. These elements ensure efficient transition, env ...
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A Smarter Communications Network for the Smart Gr ...
As electric utilities evolve to the smart grid, they need a comparable evolution of the underlying communications network.
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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.
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ACG Research: The Business Case for Adaptive IP
This ACG Research paper presents key requirements of next-generation IP networks and explains how the Ciena Adaptive IP solution ...
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ACG Segment Routing Survey
Enterprises and service providers are undergoing a profound disruption to adapt to the new norm of a hybrid work at home strategy.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Advantages of Managed Spectrum Service vs Dark Fi ...
As network capacity increases, the monthly OPEX for the managed 100G wave service to the enterprise increases rapidly—compelling ...
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Analysys Mason: Converging IT and Network Teams: ...
Network automation is an imperative if operators are to deliver services with sustainable levels of agility and profitability. Au ...
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Analysys Mason: From Autonomous to Adaptive: The ...
Developments in artificial intelligence mean network providers are now able to rethink their operations to achieve end-to-end aut ...
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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 ...
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As Cybersecurity Threats Evolve, Government Netwo ...
As agencies look to modernize their infrastructure, they must also take proactive measures to ensure their network is secure.