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SDN control – 3 rules for successful deployment

When implementing SDN control in service provider optical networks, what works and what are the key architectural decisions on th ...

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Omdia: Taking IP/Optical network visibility and a ...

In this paper, Omdia explains why converged IP and optical domain control are a key operational goal for many CSPs by highlightin ...

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Adaptive IP Apps to the rescue

Marie Fiala describes how Ciena’s Adaptive IP Apps come to the rescue by dramatically speeding up troubleshooting and resolution ...

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A new age of IP/Optical network visibility and au ...

Heightened performance demands on IP and optical networks are ushering in a new age of network management, visibility and automat ...

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Strengthen your advantage with Emulation Cloud an ...

In this final blog of the 4-part MCP Applications series, Marie Fiala describes the resources at your disposal to integrate, depl ...

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Keep ahead of demand with PlannerPlus—another win ...

Hoping for a way to build out network capacity incrementally to get the most return from capex as soon as possible? Marie Fiala e ...

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PlannerPlus

Ciena’s PlannerPlus network planning and design tool makes network builds and augmentations quick and easy.

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Doubling down on domain control with real-time in ...

Would you like the ability to complete your operational tasks quicker and more accurately, across multi-layer, multi-vendor netwo ...

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The winning hand in your network operations trans ...

How is Ciena’s Manage, Control and Plan offering taking network operations to a new level of intelligent software control and aut ...

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Adaptive IP Apps

Ciena’s Adaptive IP Apps offer service providers a unique way to optimize multi-vendor IP networks through comprehensive visibili ...

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Power smarter, more agile networks with a TDM mig ...

The gradual discontinuation of SONET/SDH and PDH equipment, mounting volumes of data, and other key factors are putting a signifi ...

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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 ...

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Transforming photonic network operations with Liq ...

Ciena’s Liquid Spectrum Analytics Apps combine real-time analytics with increased automation to simplify operations and network a ...

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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 ...

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Customer Evolution to Software Control: A Perspec ...

Ciena takes you to ESL One, an esports tournament that’s streamed by millions around the world, to learn more about the newest sp ...

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Why SDN Domain Controllers are the essential link ...

Moving Software-Defined Networking (SDN) from trials to production brings efficiency, agility and significant cost savings to net ...

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Gaming at the Cloud Edge

Today's gamers are tied to a single platform, physical hardware, and long software download times. But gamers are demanding more ...

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Elevate Ciena’s Network Operations with Cloud Agi ...

Ciena’s Manage, Control and Plan (MCP) domain controller provides the software control needed to automate workflows for service p ...

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Ciena’s role in recent 400G industry-first milest ...

Are you confused about the recent 400G milestones announced and how this is different than what has been discussed for a few year ...

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Adaptive Network: Automation Islands Webinar Recap

This document recaps the Webinar and explains the journey to automation and how to avoid building an automation island.

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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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Application Notes

Simplify Integration and Reap Cost Savings with C ...

This paper features two case studies that demonstrate the tangible cost and efficiency benefits realized by using Emulation Cloud.

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Executive Summary - Analysys Mason: Converging IT ...

This paper assesses the value of a cloud-native platform for operational automation, which can be shared by IT and networking org ...

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Ciena Services for Navigator Network Control Suite

Enterprises and consumers are demanding high quality, high bandwidth services that are always available, everywhere.

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