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Virtual Broadband Network Gateway
Ciena’s virtual Broadband Network Gateway (vBNG) is transforming the network edge with its ability to deliver network functions i ...
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The need for universal aggregation
ABI Research’s Dimitris Mavrakis looks at why concepts like Universal Aggregation are necessary for service providers to continue ...
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U.S. broadband funding: Off to the races
The distribution of billions of dollars in U.S. federal funds towards broadband infrastructure has begun. Ciena’s Mitch Simcoe hi ...
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Ciena's disruptive broadband access architecture
A disruptive broadband access market demands an entirely different solution – a disruptive network architecture. Ciena's Joe Mars ...
Webinars
Own the Edge: Spotlight on Universal Aggregation
Watch experts from ABI Research and Ciena for a panel discussion on the evolution to universal aggregation.
Articles
A practical vision for rolling out 5G networks
When a leading global service provider was looking to roll out its 5G network infrastructure, a next-gen cell-site router was a k ...
Podcasts
Ciena Insights Podcast: Episode 45: Ciena leaders ...
On this Ciena podcast hear Colt’s Francesca Serravalle join Rick Hamilton of Blue Planet to shed light on new opportunities where ...
Articles
Making the metaverse feel real: the key character ...
The metaverse is a network of immersive, persistent, and interconnected digital worlds. Ciena’s David Krauss takes a closer look ...
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Ping is King: Why latency matters as much as netw ...
Ivan Polizzi, Ciena’s Regional Managing Director of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific, details why network latency is as critic ...
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5G network design is full of challenges, but ther ...
Mobile Network Operators must balance the daunting challenges of profitability, urgency, and uncertainty as they roll out 5G netw ...
Webinars
Own the Edge: Spotlight on 5G
Own the Edge: Spotlight on 5G is hosted by Dimitris Mavrakis, Senior Research Director, ABI Research, and Ciena’s Anup Changaroth ...
Articles
One PON to rule them all?
It seems like every networking article in the history of the tech world is talking about the exponential increase in bandwidth de ...
Infobriefs
Ciena Services for Broadband Access
To help you successfully make broadband access a market reality, Ciena takes a deliberately different, integrated approach. Our u ...
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What “the edge” means for telcos
Telecom operators must prepare for the accelerated distribution of processing capabilities toward the network edge. To do that, t ...
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Without an innovative new approach to xHaul, 5G m ...
Backhaul has traditionally been the afterthought when it comes to planning next-generation cellular networks. But in the 5G era, ...
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Igniting residential broadband for all takes more ...
With the challenge of universal broadband access now pushed to the forefront, Ciena CTO Steve Alexander outlines the size and sca ...
Infobriefs
Residential Broadband Network Design Checklist
Residential networks are rapidly expanding to meet surging customer demand.
Webinars
Own the Edge: Spotlight on Edge Cloud
Join experts from ABI Research, Ciena, and Lightstorm for a panel discussion on all things Edge Cloud.
Webinars
Webinar: Rethink xHaul Networks to Monetize 5G
This panel webinar explores how a new approach to deploying xHaul will help mobile and wholesale network operators enhance the pe ...
Infobriefs
Modernizing Federal Networks for Edge Computing
Government agencies are largely turning to edge computing, but need modernized networks to help secure, collect and analyze data ...
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Ciena’s Residential Broadband Network Architecture
Our Residential Broadband solution incorporates: Ciena’s purpose-built router portfolio with XGS-PON pluggable technology, WaveLo ...
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WaveLogic 5 Nano 100G-400G Standard CFP2-DCO
Ciena’s WaveLogic 5 Nano (WL5n) 100G–400G Standard CFP2-DCO transceiver module provides standards-compliant 100–400 Gb/s coherent ...
Webinars
Own the Edge: A Virtual Event with Ciena
Join our panel discussion to learn how transforming metro access and aggregation networks allows your business to capitalize on n ...
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Beyond broadband: Monetizing your fiber investmen ...
With new demand and investments, broadband service providers must ensure they get the most out of network investments. Ciena’s Fr ...