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Benefits of a hybrid packet-optical based architecture for cloud interconnection
Ciena’s Mitch Simcoe details the need for metro networks to offer scalable and direct connections to the cloud core for a seamless end-to-end cloud experience, and how a hybrid packet-optical based architecture can provide the answer.
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WaveRouter: Three examples of metro routing done differently
Ciena’s Nicola Benvenuti details just a few of the business case examples this unique, purpose-built platform architecture supports to achieve greater simplicity, scale, and sustainability.
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Episode 70: Making Telecom History with DISH Wireless
DISH Wireless’ Executive Vice President of Global Partnerships, Marc Rouanne talks about building the first cloud-native 5G network in the world and how the cloud and 5G are spearheading innovation in the industry.
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Ciena hits another milestone: 100,000 WaveLogic 5 800G shipments
Ciena has reached an incredible milestone, surpassing 100,000 modems shipped of its industry-leading WaveLogic 5 Extreme (WL5e) programmable 800G technology.
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Advantages of Managed Spectrum Service vs Dark Fiber + DIY in the Enterprise Market
As network capacity increases, the monthly OPEX for the managed 100G wave service to the enterprise increases rapidly—compelling the enterprise to seek an alternative business model to contain the cost growth.
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