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Infographics and posters
Powering 21
Download this infographic to learn how the evolution of education technology will have a significant impact on your broadband net ...
Application Notes
Rethinking Campus Networks
Campus networks are undergoing a rapid evolution of user- and application-driven network capacity and utilization demands, drivin ...
Articles
Is your network putting the brakes on your intell ...
As intelligent transportation system (ITS) applications become more sophisticated, ensuring network uptime has become increasingl ...
Infobriefs
The Road to Resiliency: Paving the Way for Intell ...
Network optimization is an essential tactic for ensuring organizations have the on-demand connectivity, availability, and perform ...
Videos
One Maryland: Statewide Broadband Network
Ciena CEO Gary Smith joins local leaders from the state of Maryland as they talk about the impact of the newly completed Maryland ...
Videos
25GS-PON and XGS-PON Overlay Demonstration
In our live demonstration, we will show the coexistence of XGS-PON and 25GS-PON on the same single fiber, enabling both residenti ...
Infobriefs
Ed Tech, BYOD, and Digital. Oh My!
New technologies are enabling an evolution in digital curriculum, learning analytics, and personalization of education.
Case Studies
CDOT: Ready for the High-Tech Road
Some of the most exciting technologies for governments are being developed and deployed to improve one of the most vexing public ...
Articles
Securing "Work from Anywhere" Access to State and ...
In 2022, state and local government agencies remain attractive targets for cyberattacks. Governments are finding that their ‘work ...
Infobriefs
Residential Broadband Network Design Checklist
Residential networks are rapidly expanding to meet surging customer demand.
Infobriefs
Three Tips from SLG Leaders on How Agencies Can W ...
State and local leaders from across the United States share how they’ve managed to shift to a flexible work model and digitize cr ...
Articles
Why Smart Cities Need Adaptable Pipes
For cities to evolve and realize the full benefits of becoming “smart” they will require real-time access to multiple sources of ...
Application Notes
Learning at the Speed of Light
When security, scalability, predictability, assurance, and control are critical, a private fiber network is the best solution, of ...
Infobriefs
Smarter Roads and a Safer Transportation Future
Road networks are getting smarter, with sensors and networks helping transportation agencies manage congestion and improve safety ...
Articles
Intelligent automation can help state governments ...
As the need to deliver a higher quality of experience to network customers collides with budget constraints, Ciena’s automation s ...
Articles
Reopen, reimagine and redesign: how a “virtualize ...
As more employees work remotely, state governments are considering how to best support a more dispersed workforce, while still me ...
Videos
Bringing High-Speed Broadband to Communities: How ...
Learn how building a new network can simplify management and scale broadband access across communities.
Articles
Tomorrow's cities: evolving from "smart" to Adapt ...
Cities are going smart – trying to deal with the proliferation of people, sensors, automobiles and a range of devices that demand ...
White Papers
Omdia: 100G Everywhere for Carriers and Enterpris ...
The 400G capability will be extended into the aggregation segment of the network to handle the growth of 100G access links.
Infobriefs
Networking Solutions Address State Government Nee ...
State CIOs have witnessed aggressive change during the first half of 2020. The resulting uncertainties in government revenues hav ...
Articles
How Maryland’s statewide broadband network was bo ...
Former Howard County CIO Ira Levy recounts the ground-breaking efforts he and other Maryland leaders took in shepherding the comp ...
Articles
Concern, Confusion and Hope Surround E-Rate Progr ...
Ciena’s Daniele Loffreda reflects on current conventional wisdom among E-rate stakeholders.
Case Studies
Diamond State Networks Middle Mile Project for Ar ...
Ciena has helped build a carrier-grade, adaptive, and responsive middle-mile network that underpins connectivity for remote commu ...
Articles
4 Benefits SDN Brings to Government Network Secur ...
With the government’s focus turning to cybersecurity, SDN is quickly becoming the best way for defense and intelligence organizat ...