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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.
Article
A Guide to Raising your Carrier Ethernet IQ
Long-time Carrier Ethernet expert and MEF guy John Hawkins gets you up-to-speed on the latest Carrier Ethernet tech with a free 6 ...
Article
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 ...
Article
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 ...
Infobrief
A Simple, Safe, and Seamless Migration from TDM t ...
Today, an increasing number of carriers and service providers are compelled to transition away from TDM technologies—which are ra ...
Article
A tutorial on Modern Carrier Ethernet
It's not very often that we get deep into the details of technology on this blog -- we save that for our white papers and one-on- ...
White Paper
Access Loop Model for the Economic Analysis and O ...
This white paper presents an access loop model that helps network operators address—and minimize—the major OSP cost challenge.
White Paper
Achieving Scalable and Cost-Effective Networking ...
This paper will help carriers find out how forward-looking network operators are challenging the traditional approach and address ...
Article
Adaptive IP can help accelerate bank branch trans ...
With a modern, packet-based network that includes segment routing, network operators can deliver agile, on-demand connectivity se ...
White Paper
Add Some Packet Muscle to the Optical Transport N ...
In this paper you will learn how adding new packet services to your existing OTN network is an easy way to boost revenue from equ ...
Press Release
Aecero Picks Ciena to Launch “Last Mile” Solution ...
Aecero, a data center provider in Southern California, has selected Ciena’s packet networking and converged packet optical platfo ...
Case Study
All Aboard for Next-Generation Rail Communication
To make sure their lines run around the clock, rail operators are turning to cutting-edge networking equipment to keep trains and ...
Webinar
An Elegant Migration Path to Modernizing Legacy T ...
Hear from Ciena experts on how to modernize the transport of TDM services over a scalable packet-based network et al.
Video
Analyst Insight into Ciena's 8700 Packetwave Plat ...
An industry analyst's insight into Ciena's 8700 Packetwave Platform.
White Paper
Applying Packet Technologies to Solve Modern Heal ...
Read this paper to learn how packet networking solutions from Ciena can help Healthcare IT modernize their networking capabilitie ...
Press Release
Aqua Comms Successfully Tests Advanced Transatlan ...
Aqua Comms a provider of scalable, subsea capacity-based network solutions, today announces it has successfully completed a trial ...
Article
Are you asking these questions from potential MPL ...
Are you a transport or a mobile backhaul operator aiming to deploy an easy-to-operate Ethernet transport solution based on MPLS-T ...
Article
Are You Ready for the DOCSIS Impact on Fiber?
DOCSIS 3.1 is 10 times faster than 3.0 but this added speed brings challenges. Find out the how it will impact fiber deployments ...
White Paper
Automating Service Creation and Provisioning for ...
A seismic shift is underway in today’s networking market. Connectivity services, while vital to the efficient operation of modern ...
Article
Because you asked. Adaptive IP.
Ciena’s Scott McFeely explains how Adaptive IP is delivering IP differently by leveraging automation, openness, and simplicity to ...
Article
Best Practice Advice for Deploying SDN and NFV
Here is some advice for network operators looking to migrate to SDN and NFV.
Webinar
Beyond 100GbE: The Critical Role of Coherent Opti ...
Today’s network edge is once again being redefined. Join us to see how coherent optics and packet technologies help extend 100G a ...
Webinar
Beyond PON: The Critical Role of Shared Fiber Acc ...
Understand why 10Gb/s Passive Optical Network (PON) is expanding beyond residential to small enterprises, businesses, and mobilit ...
Infobrief
Beyond SD-WAN: Future-Proofing Branch Network Inf ...
Businesses are adopting virtualization across their branches to simplify network upkeep and create cost savings for IT device mai ...