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Sharpen The Edge — Control Costs, Simplify Operat ...

Join the discussion on how enterprises are embracing virtualization of their branch infrastructure et al.

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How the need for more and closer connectivity is ...

Emerging applications and the growing adoption of online behaviors are bringing new revenue opportunities and business models. Bu ...

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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 ...

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Sharpen Your Edge—Cut Costs and Simplify with Bra ...

Gain key insights from Ciena experts about the direction of Virtual Network Functions (VNFs) and edge application virtualization.

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Fast-Track Branch Virtualization to Achieve Major ...

Ciena’s Systems Integration Service supports the entire lifecycle of Virtualized Network Function (VNF) services.

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Case Studies

Regional Healthcare Provider Increases Operationa ...

Ciena helped to simplify complex Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) deployment across physicians’ offices, clinics, hospitals ...

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Major North American Retailer Increases IT Effici ...

Ciena simplified the complex Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) deployment across 1,800 locations of this retail giant.

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Innovative Financial Firm Projects $3 Million Sav ...

The Ciena Virtualized Edge Solution enabled smooth transition from physical network device replacement to a Virtual Network Funct ...

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Operating at the Edge: How do end-users benefit f ...

When your IT infrastructure is made up of disparate, separate physical devices, it can create challenges that impact end-users.

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Is Branch Virtualization on Your Radar? Here are ...

Businesses are seeing the value in virtualizing network functions. With Ciena's experienced support, you will be well-positioned ...

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Is it Time to Virtualize Your Branch IT Infrastru ...

Is it time to virtualize your branch IT infrastructure? If you’re facing the following challenges, it’s time to simplify and save ...

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Unlocking your access fiber with universal aggreg ...

In the second and final part of Charles Ufongene’s series on Universal Aggregation, he takes a look at Operational Expense (OPEX) ...

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Game on! Universal aggregation for the residence

As an avid gamer, it’s always game on for Ciena’s Wayne Hickey, even as he details Ciena’s latest residential broadband ONU.

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How to deliver the agile, enterprise branch virtu ...

Enterprises are moving to virtualize their costly branch network infrastructure, creating a major new commercial opportunity for ...

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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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White Papers

Traditional PON Versus Mixed PON/Active Architect ...

The Passive Optical Network (PON) architecture employs shared fiber to achieve cost savings for network operators, which is cost- ...

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Network Edge: Enterprises are ready for a more co ...

Over the last few years, enterprises have begun embracing more automation and virtualisation in the wide area network (WAN). As t ...

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Case Studies

Converged IT/OT Network Amps Up Resilience for Ce ...

The Carrier Ethernet substation WAN solution that Ciena and Schweitzer Engineering Labs (SEL) delivered to Central Lincoln addres ...

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How Enterprises can fast-track branch virtualizat ...

Virtualizing branch network infrastructure can save Enterprises a fortune on equipment, maintenance, and support costs while ensu ...

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Data Sheets

3924

The 3924 features a high-capacity 44 Gb/s switching fabric supporting four 10GbE/1GbE ports and four 1GbE ports in a compact 1RU ...

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How Ciena helps transform government networks

Brian Widic, Director, Packet Solutions Sales at Ciena Government Solutions, outlines how the company’s services ensure that gove ...

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Multi-service Substation WAN Backbone: Ready for ...

Broadband service deployment has historically been limited in rural communities, creating challenges for residents, especially du ...

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Does universal aggregation hold the skeleton key ...

Ever wonder if there’s a better way to accelerate your edge fiber network, increase growth, and improve your bottom line? Charles ...

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