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Chalk Talk - Distributed Network Functions Virtua ...
John Hawkins, Ciena’s resident Ethernet guru, explains how D-NFV works and the value of the technology to enterprise IT and netwo ...
Videos
JSA Virtual CEO Roundtable: SDN and NFV - Myths a ...
This virtual roundtable features Niloufar Tayebi, Director, Global Consulting Enterprise and Cloud Services of Ciena and Dean Cam ...
Articles
Survey: Network operators still see silos with SD ...
Perceived vendor silos are still an issue for network operators looking to move to SDN/NFV for service virtualization. That’s jus ...
Videos
Manage, Control and Plan (MCP) Automation
See how Ciena’s MCP can transform time-consuming network management into rapid, automated operations, so your network can adapt t ...
Infobriefs
The Benefits of Distributed Network Functions Vir ...
With the Ciena D-NFV Solution, customers can choose location, cost, and scale to match their service needs from their provider.
eBooks
SDN NFV Glossary
This glossary, brought to you by Ciena, has all the terms you need to know to navigate the SDN and NFV industry.
Articles
A packet networking blueprint, designed for 2020 ...
Supporting new and emerging high-growth applications requires rethinking how to modernize existing networks, according to Ciena’s ...
Articles
Software-Defined Control – Brought to You by the ...
SDN is an enabling technology for network transformation, but it is not a one-size-fits-all model. Models vary based on the curre ...
Articles
Closing the Loop: Ciena closes acquisition of Cen ...
Ciena has officially closed the acquisition of Centina Systems, which will be integrated into our Blue Planet division. Kailem An ...
Podcasts
Ciena Insights Podcast: Episode 33: Celebrating t ...
Tune in as we revisit some of our favorite episodes from the past 3 years. We’ve covered a plethora of hot topics like esports, A ...
Data Sheets
OnePlanner
OnePlanner is an advanced multi-layer network design and optimization tool that leverages Ciena’s extensive background in Layer 1 ...
Videos
Chalk Talk - Ciena’s Manage, Control and Plan (MC ...
Tim Pearson, Vice President of Product Management, explains how MCP’s automated operations provide service providers with crucial ...
Data Sheets
Route Explorer
Route Explorer, an industry-leading IP route analysis system, is designed for network engineers and operators managing today’s co ...
Articles
What is Network Function Virtualization (NFV)?
Network Function Virtualization (NFV) offloads network functions into software that runs on industry-standard hardware and can be ...
Articles
12 Questions Answered about Submarine Data Center ...
As the recent news that Microsoft and Facebook plan to build a subsea cable across Atlantic demonstrates, the need to optimize in ...
Videos
What could a cloud-era network mean for you?
With the rapidly rising tide of data and applications, enterprises are increasingly turning to the cloud for scalable solutions. ...
Articles
Weekly roundup | Ciena network insights | Septemb ...
This week, we're sharing 5 things from a CX Award judge, helping you ensure your network analytics solution can drive intelligent ...
Articles
Applying the “Chicken or the Egg” theory to TOSCA ...
I was recently with a group of colleagues discussing network automation for an upcoming webinar, clearly a top-of-mind topic for ...
Webinars
SDN/NFV - Singin’ By the Campfire
This session looks forward and tries to answer what’s next for SDN/NFV.
Press Releases
Israel Electric Corporation Modernizes Network wi ...
Israel Electric Corporation is transforming its network with Ciena’s converged packet optical and software platforms to respond t ...
Articles
5 outcomes our Ciena Optimization Service brings ...
Need more comprehensive visibility into your network infrastructure? Tim Wilson details how Ciena Optimization Service can help b ...
Articles
Five key APIs to enable the concept of SDN-based ...
Ciena's Fady Masoud details the APIs that enable SDN-based virtual networks and help accelerate the evolution toward open cloud n ...
Articles
Multi-Layer Networks? Intelligent Multi-Layer Orc ...
There are many challenges that service providers must deal with in multi-layer networks. A majority of them stem from the lack of ...
Videos
Chalk Talk - Liquid Spectrum
Ciena's Liquid Spectrum combines highly instrumented, programmable hardware with advanced software applications, allowing you to ...