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Fiber densification without complexity the goal o ...
To support the bandwidth demands on already taxed networks, providers are looking for solutions that can provide step-level impro ...
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Fourth Generation 100GbE is the real deal. How we ...
Ciena’s Ivana Lemos explains how with Ciena’s new 8140 Coherent Metro Router you can meet new 100GbE requirements and satisfy you ...
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Game on! Universal aggregation for the residence
As an avid gamer, it’s always game on for Ciena’s Wayne Hickey, even as he details Ciena’s latest residential broadband ONU.
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Gearing-up Cable MSOs for the move up-market
U.S. MSOs were experiencing double-digit business services growth; however, did you know that growth has slowed in recent years? ...
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GEN15: What the heck is a hackathon?
Interview with John Hawkins one of the industry’s foremost experts on Carrier Ethernet technology.
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Get Ready for Generation ‘Z’
Ciena's Wayne Hickey explains these generational differences and how you can modernize your network assets to bridge the generati ...
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Getting Real with 100GbE: Three Early Deployment ...
It may be surprising, but there is already consumption demand for bandwidth at 100GbE speeds. Here are three early deployment sce ...
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Grab your Guitars and Gigabits: It’s Time for Pac ...
Back by popular demand it’s Ciena’s Packet Networking Summer Camp, Music Camp edition. 4 Live Webinars and 3 Ciena experts make f ...
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Hacking Rome: Inside the MEF's latest Hackathon e ...
Here is the inside scoop on the recent MEF Hackathon event.
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Head of the Class: Ciena Amongst First to Receive ...
The MEF, formerly known as Metro Ethernet Forum, announced this week that Ciena’s 8700 Packetwave® Platform and 3926m Service Agg ...
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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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How does Ciena’s 5171 help solve key networking b ...
Ciena’s 5171 platform delivers the capacity network operators need, where they want it – the network edge. In our popular Chalk T ...
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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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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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How to build a sustainable, next-generation broad ...
Broadband is now everywhere, so cost-effective and sustainable network rollouts are a non-negotiable requirement. The good news i ...
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How to connect your TDM and packet networks into ...
Ciena’s Wayne Hickey explains how to simplify TDM and modernize existing network designs.
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How to deliver the agile, enterprise branch virtu ...
Enterprises are moving to virtualize their costly branch network infrastructure, creating a major new commercial opportunity for ...
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How to get TDM migration going for your governmen ...
Keeping critical systems running on TDM technology while planning a move to modern infrastructure can be a delicate balancing act ...
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How to Right-Size Your Middle-Mile Network for Ru ...
Explore all the factors that you need to consider when designing your middle-mile network for rural broadband.
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How to simplify today’s network for tomorrow’s de ...
The traffic growth curve has always been steep, but the likes of 5G, IoT, and Edge Computing mean it’s going to get even more so. ...
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How to support TDM services in your packet network
As operators throughout Asia-Pacific invest in infrastructure for 5G and other fast-emerging applications, many are using it as a ...
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How will Cable MSO Networks Keep Up with Massive ...
Ciena’s resident Cable MSO expert, Wayne Hickey, explains how Over-the-Top (OTT) viewing is about to massively change the Cable M ...
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Important Questions About the Future of 5G
Ciena's Brian Lavallée answers some of the key questions about the future of 5G in a Q&A session.
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Improving universal edge access with flexible and ...
With Ciena’s new 10G PON solution, we’re bringing more value to the network edge – via both access and aggregation. Ciena’s Wayne ...