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Telstra and Ciena: Shaping the future of connectivity, together

Telstra's advanced network infrastructure showcasing innovation and connectivity in the telecommunications industry.

As a leader in digital infrastructure, Telstra continues to set benchmarks in connectivity and network performance, delivering innovative solutions that enable market leading customer experiences.

We look forward to deepening our close collaboration, working together to enhance network capabilities and harness advanced technologies to deliver a modern, secure and adaptive network for Telstra.

Your future. Designed together.

Key challenges we help Telstra solve

Network Modernisation

Together we’re transforming Telstra’s network, leveraging AI and automation to optimise network design, enhance efficiency and reduce operational complexity, so you can capture new opportunities and improve customer experiences.

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Network Resilience

Ciena is collaborating with Telstra to enhance network resilience building diverse network routes, integrating encryption and AI-driven autonomous management to ensure maximised security, high-speed connectivity and reliability.

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AI and Automation

Together we’re working to meet Telstra’s AI and autonomous network ambitions, underpinning the roll out of AI tools with a simplified, modern, and resilient network that delivers operational performance, efficiency,  and flexibility.

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Energy and Space Efficiency

We are helping Telstra achieve your 2030 emission reduction targets through decommissioning outdated equipment and implementing modern space and power-saving solutions, as well as creating efficiencies in our own supply chain.

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Intercity Fibre Network Builds

We’re supporting Telstra's intercity fibre network with robust and high-capacity network solutions that meet growing demand for high-speed connectivity, optimise data centre workloads, and enable new and emerging use cases.

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Product Launches and Network Monetisation

We’re collaborating with Telstra to enhance your network, ensure robust network performance, enable the rapid launch of innovative products that meet diverse customer needs, and deliver effective monetisation of network assets.

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Intercity terrestrial and subsea networks

Ciena supports Telstra’s intercity and subsea networks through advanced technologies that ensure robust and high-speed connectivity.

Ciena's WaveLogic coherent optical technology provides ultra-high capacity and long-reach capabilities, crucial for intercity and subsea applications. Additionally, Ciena's GeoMesh Extreme solution integrates both terrestrial and submarine networks, offering seamless end-to-end connectivity.

These technologies collectively enable Telstra to support new use cases, data centre workloads, and reliable long haul terrestrial and subsea connections. This ensures a resilient and efficient network infrastructure that meets the demand for secure, high-capacity data transmissions, along with growing demand for cloud and AI-driven workloads.

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6500 Reconfigurable Line System

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WaveLogic 6
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SOLUTION

Managed Optical Fiber Networks (MOFN)

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Navigator Network Control Suite

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Metro and regional networks

As demand grows for low latency and compute capability closer to the network edge, Ciena is working with Telstra to leverage advanced technologies which provide flexible and scalable metro network solutions, including optical and IP network convergence utilising pluggable technologies.

These enable high-speed data transmission and efficient use of network infrastructure to enable across urban areas. Leveraging real-time network optimisation further enables enhanced performance and reliability, ensuring consistent, high-speed connectivity across metropolitan areas.

SOLUTION

Metro optical architectures

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SOLUTION

Metro data center interconnect (DCI)

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PRODUCT

Universal Aggregation and Access over 10G PON Transceivers

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Coherent routing
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Ciena, Blue Planet, and Telstra working together

Telstra, Ciena, and Blue Planet have a history of innovating together to provide high-speed, reliable connectivity and smarter, more efficient networks that leverage advanced technologies and automation to meet evolving customer needs.

Here are just a few of our key achievements:

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Telstra Achieves World First Speeds and Distances Using Cutting Edge Ciena WaveLogic 6

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Telstra InfraCo Fibre Network and Ciena Redefine Spectrum Sharing

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PODCAST

Episode 77: Rewriting Australia’s Growth Equation via Ultrafast Connectivity with Telstra

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PRESS RELEASE

Telstra Wholesale 400Gbps services now available on intercapital routes

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Meet the Team

Matthew Hayes

Matthew Hayes

Role at Ciena: Regional Managing Director, Telstra Group, Hometown: Brighton, UK. Hobbies: Mountain biking, Running, Snowboarding, sport watching, Vineyards, Email: mahayes@ciena.com

Aman Bhalla

Aman Bhalla

Job Role at Ciena: CTO, Telstra Group, Hometown: Delhi, India, Hobbies: Running, Kids Soccer Coaching, Email: abhalla@ciena.com

Andac Sozeri

Andac Sozeri

Job Role at Ciena: Consultant, System Engineering, Hometown: Eskisehir, Turkey, Hobbies: Soccer, Basketball, Cycling, Email: asozeri@ciena.com

Dejan Tanaskovski

Dejan Tanaskovski

Job Role at Ciena: Director, ANZ Services, Hometown: Skopje, Macedonia, Hobbies: Gardening, Exploring Victoria, Holidays with family, Email: dejantan@ciena.com

Diego Marre

Diego Marre

Job Role at Ciena: Director, Sales and Business Development, Telstra Group, Hometown: Buenos Aires, Argentina, Hobbies: Golf, motorbike rides, travelling, Email: dmarre@ciena.com

Inder Walla

Inder Walla

Job Role at Ciena: Account Director, Telstra International, Hometown: Punjab, India, Hobbies: Running, Travel, Team Tennis, Email: iwalia@ciena.com

Joe Cunsolo

Joe Cunsolo

Job Role at Ciena: Telstra Account Director, Blue Planet, Hometown: Melbourne, Australia, Hobbies: Running, Football, Gardening, Sports, Cooking, Home-schooling, Email: jcunsolo@blueplanet.com

Karen Hunkin

Karen Hunkin

Job Role at Ciena: Marketing Leader, ANZ, Hometown: Auckland, New Zealand, Hobbies: Travel, Going to the Gym, Reading, Wine, Listening to Music, Email: khunkin@ciena.com

Sandeep Agarwal

Sandeep Agarwal

Job Role at Ciena: Senior System Engineer, Hometown: Delhi, India, Hobbies: Running, Swimming and Badminton, Email: saagarwa@ciena.com

Daniel Hutchins

Daniel Hutchins

Job Role at Ciena: Business Development Manager, Hometown: Melbourne, Australia, Hobbies: Running, Dog Walking, Email: dhutchin@ciena.com

Belinda Power

Belinda Power

Job Role at Ciena: Account Director, Telstra Domestic, Hometown: Melbourne, Australia, Hobbies: Creating meals, reading, listening to podcasts and music, Email: bpower@ciena.com

Sahil Chandan

Sahil Chandan

Job Role at Ciena: Associate Systems Engineer, Hometown: Punjab, India, Hobbies: Learning new tech, playing cricket, Email: schandan@ciena.com

Behzad Abbasgholi

Behzad Abbasgholi

Job Role at Ciena: Senior System Engineer, Hometown: Sydney, Australia and Tehran, Iran, Hobbies: Travel, doing sports and cooking, Email: babbasgh@ciena.com

Ayhan Hazar

Ayhan Hazar

Job Role at Ciena: Customer Success Advocate, Hometown: Melbourne , Australia , Hobbies: Sports activities, 4WDriving, BBQ'ing, Email: ahazar@ciena.com

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