Comcast achieves 600G milestone across 1,600-kilometer connection
"This recent achievement allows us to benefit from Ciena's
continued innovation in its coherent optical technology, optimizing both our network
architecture as well as our overall cost per bit."
- Noam Raffaelli, Sr Vice President, Network and Communications Engineering,
Comcast
Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier deploys first 800G network in
Europe
"We pride ourselves on always being a step ahead and this move
will push us over the threshold. We will increase network capacity and efficiency, and
create a more adaptive network that can meet our customer’s needs now and into the
future."
-Rolf Nafziger, Sr VP, Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier
GlobalNet deploys Russia’s first 800G network
"The launch of 800Gb/s will enable us to tap into industry-leading
innovations to set new standards for GlobalNet network performance."
- Vladimir V. Vedeneev, Chief Executive Officer, GlobalNet
Internet2 reduces overall space and power of current optical
add-drop locations by as much as two-thirds
"Together with superior coherent modems and a proven support
system, the openness, flexibility and greener profile of this network will play a key
role in our ability to accelerate discoveries in the research and education community."
- Howard Pfeffer, President and CEO, Internet2
Southern Cross achieves first live 800G network
"In today’s increasingly hyper-connected world, delivering
an incredible customer experience depends on the ability to create innovative services
and provide the capacity needed to meet constantly changing demands. Ciena’s WL5e
technology allows us to deliver on that ambition."
- Laurie Miller, President and CEO, Southern Cross Cables Limited
Spark starts roll out of new faster, ‘self healing’
network technology
"It’s already common for business customers to ask for a 100
Gb/s connection, whereas even five years ago 10 Gb/s connections were standard. The up
to eight-fold capacity increase we’ll get with the OTN 2 network is key to meeting
this huge demand for data capacity."
- Campbell Fraser, Spark's Technology Tribe Lead
Sparkle deploys 450G across 10,476km, achieves 30% improvement in
network’s ability
"WaveLogic 5 pushes the envelope and helps us execute on our
network evolution plans to continue supporting next-generation applications that require
endless bandwidth."
- Enrico Bagnasco, Chief Technology Officer, Sparkle
Telia Carrier doubles fiber capacity & supports unpredictable
bandwidth demands
"Everything starts and ends with our customers, who need to be
connected to everything, everywhere, without interruption. This new expansion of our
network is a demonstration of our commitment to delivering exceptional network
infrastructure and services."
- Andy Haynes, COO at Telia Carrier
TELUS breaks transmission record with 800G across 970km
"Our collaboration with Ciena on breaking transmission records is
an exciting innovation that speaks to both teams' track records of success."
- Ken Nowakowski, Director Planning and Engineering, Transport and IP
Infrastructure Development and Operations, TELUS
Verizon completes successful 400GE transmission over 800G
wavelength
"In the past, we needed to combine multiple wavelengths to achieve
800 Gbps capacity,” Now, with the new optics configuration from Ciena we are
advancing our connecting layer of fiber to prepare for 5G."
-Kevin N. Smith, VP of Technology and Planning, Verizon
Vodafone New Zealand rolls out WaveLogic 5 Extreme to support
greener delivery of 5G, video streaming and cloud services
"Ciena’s innovative 800G coherent optics enable Vodafone New
Zealand to execute on our vision to provide New Zealanders with access to the
world’s best digital services."
- Tony Baird, Wholesale and Infrastructure Director, Vodafone
Windstream selects Ciena for next-generation national converged
optical network
"After extensive review in our quest to innovate and meet growing
customer demands, it was clear that Ciena was the best partner to support our nationwide
network transformation and ability to adapt to digital disruption."
- Buddy Bayer, Chief Network Officer, Windstream
