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The evolution of the optical line terminal

Passive optical networks (PONs) have revolutionized the telecommunications industry by providing high-speed broadband access to e ...

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A path to better broadband: Achieving optimal cov ...

Successful fiber-to-the-x deployment relies on coverage, uptake, and open access. These elements ensure efficient transition, env ...

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What Could You Do With 100 Gbps Coherent PON?

Download this white paper prepared for SCTE regarding what you can do with 100 Gbps Coherent PON.

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Telstra InfraCo Fibre Network and Ciena Redefine ...

Download this white paper from Telstra InfraCo and Ciena to discover how spectrum sharing technology can deliver the right soluti ...

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Comparing Broadband Network Architectures in the ...

This whitepaper provides a comprehensive analysis of the economic viability of various broadband network architectures in the evo ...

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5G Network Strategies Operator Survey, Powering 5 ...

Close to five years after the first commercial launches, 5G networks are now deployed by over 300 operators worldwide. As of the ...

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25GS-PON: Maintaining MSO broadband dominance

This paper explores 25 gigabit symmetric PON (25GS-PON) as the broad-scale intercept for PON in cable. 25GS-PON meets key require ...

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Intelligent Data - Driven Operations with AIOps

In this white paper, Heavy Reading focuses on artificial intelligence for IT operations (AIOps) and the emerging role of AI in mu ...

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Advantages of Managed Spectrum Service vs Dark Fi ...

As network capacity increases, the monthly OPEX for the managed 100G wave service to the enterprise increases rapidly—compelling ...

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Business Benefits of Automating the Commissioning ...

Automation in service delivery is proven to provide cost reductions and quality improvements, correlating with increased customer ...

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Verizon, Ciena and Network Modernization

With Ciena, Verizon was able to build a parallel network — minimizing disruptions and reducing risk to end users — that was less ...

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Ciena’s Coherent Routing Paves the Way for True I ...

Ciena is completely transforming coherent routing by introducing WaveRouter, a new platform architecture built on an open purpose ...

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Redefining Metro Networks for Scale, Simplicity, ...

This paper by Omdia explores the evolution of metro platform architecture to hybrid-DDC chassis with integrated coherent optics.

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Coordinated IP/Optical Control: Next Generation C ...

The momentum for converged multi-layer operations has begun, and industry innovators are discovering the benefits. There is chang ...

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The Coherent Routing Engine: Coordinated Multi-la ...

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5G Network Strategies Operator Survey 2023

Over three-quarters of operators surveyed expect at least 25 percent of their macro cell sites to contain at least some fronthaul ...

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The Open RAN ecosystem gathers steam: The future ...

This analyst report explores how operators can maximize benefits against the cost of Open RAN.

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Omdia Report: Flexible XGS-PON deployments can be ...

This paper looks at trends in how Passive Optical Network (PON) networks are being deployed in terms of technology choices like G ...

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Increasing Fiber Capacity with L-band: A comparis ...

Networks with high bandwidth applications and sustained bandwidth growth are quickly facing capacity exhaust on routes between ke ...

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Coherent Optics: 100G, 400G, & Beyond

This white paper provides the industry’s most in-depth look at the current state and future trajectory of coherent optical transm ...

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Heavy Reading: Simplifying Operations with Multi- ...

The adoption of SDN domain controllers improves network management and should be a central element in an IT-based digital transfo ...

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Open, Automated, & Programmable Transport Net ...

This white paper provides the industry’s most in-depth look at the current state and future trajectory of open, automated, and pr ...

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Secure Supply Chain for Governments: 2020 securit ...

Ciena takes a comprehensive approach toward maintaining the security and continuity of its supply chain.

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ACG Segment Routing Survey

Enterprises and service providers are undergoing a profound disruption to adapt to the new norm of a hybrid work at home strategy.

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