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Weekly roundup | Ciena network insights | Decembe ...
This week, we're detailing the benefits that a dark fiber network can bring, sharing all the technology on display at SC17, and t ...
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#Ciena25: An Interview with Ciena Mascot Lightwor ...
Remember Lightworks Lou? That’s right, the wiry, fibery, mitten-wearing Ciena mascot who burst onto the scene in the early 2000s ...
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We Don’t Need No Education: 3 Reasons Pink Floyd ...
You finished school many years ago, but your ongoing education is more important than ever. Ciena's Learning Service new Discover ...
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Ethernet Adventures: Turning Enterprise Networkin ...
In the first installment of this 3-part series, we begin the story of one hero’s road to streamlined enterprise networking operat ...
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How Financial Enterprises Light Up the Darkness
For some financial institutions, a private dark fiber network provides the control and security they require for data center conn ...
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SC17: Super Networks for Super Computers
The SC17 conference provides a perfect opportunity to experience the intersection of high-performance computing with high-perform ...
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Ciena Wins Big with Industry Awards for Software ...
Ciena's Blue Planet software suite has been accumulating a nice collection of industry awards. Rick Hamilton, Senior VP of Global ...
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Can networking be that easy? What’s possible with ...
Network automation was the topic of the show at MEF17. We detail two proof-of-concept demos at the show where Ciena Blue Planet t ...
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Weekly roundup | Ciena network insights | Novembe ...
This week, we're sharing 5 facts about in-flight encryption, outsmarting network complexity, and giving you 8 incredible facts ab ...
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Outsmarting Networking Complexity with Intelligen ...
Network complexity is increasing exponentially, creating intense challenges in managing the explosive growth of end-points. Intel ...
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5 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About In-Flight ...
Ciena's Paulina Gomez sheds some light on the story of in-flight data and how to protect it with these compelling encryption fact ...
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Weekly roundup | Ciena network insights | Novembe ...
This week, we're bringing 100GbE closer to reality, giving you a rare glimpse into Ciena’s early days, and helping you pick the r ...
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100GbE: Closer to the Edge, Closer to Reality
100GbE speeds may seem like overkill, but there’s a need for 100GbE services across a growing number of network scenarios. We det ...
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In Their Words: Gary Smith, Steve Alexander & ...
Gary Smith, Steve Alexander, and Steve Chaddick, three of Ciena’s most recognized names for a rare glimpse into Ciena’s early day ...
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How to pick the right partner in the super-hot CA ...
The data center interconnect market in CALA is set for strong growth, with much of it concentrated in Brazil and Mexico.
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#Ciena25: Best Wishes from Some Amazing Customers ...
November officially marks Ciena's 25th anniversary. To kick off the month, a few of our customers sent over some kind words as a ...
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Weekly roundup | Ciena network insights | October ...
This week, we're answering your questions about 5G networks, detailing the challenges ahead in making quantum cryptography a real ...
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Will Automation in the Clouds Propel the Winds of ...
Five years after the advent of SDN and NFV, their adoption is far from mainstream. Automation is the missing link, says Ciena's M ...
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What will it take to bring quantum cryptography t ...
The coming of quantum computing requires a revolution in security and encryption to keep data safe. Ciena’s Patrick Scully detail ...
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Weekly roundup | Ciena network insights | October ...
This week, we're teaming up on unified fiber-microwave solution for utilities, sharing 5 tips to improve your corporate security ...
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Virtualizing the World of Cable
It’s not surprising that cable operators are virtualizing their networks. Not only is it the logical step to reduce power and sav ...
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7 key considerations when evolving your R&E N ...
Ciena's Vini Santos shares a list of fundamental pillars to consider in R&E network evolution planning. These pillars are importa ...
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Ciena Blue Planet teams with Orange on industry-f ...
At the SDN/NFV World Congress, Orange has detailed their industry-first vCDN field trial, collaborating closely with Ciena’s Blue ...
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How new legislation is changing data protection r ...
Take a look at a couple pieces of new legislation that aim to stem the tide of security breaches. If you do business in the EU or ...