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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.

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We are helping Telstra achieve your 2030 emission reduction targets through decommissioning outdated equipment and implementing modern space and power-saving solutions, as well as creating efficiencies in our own supply chain.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

PRESS RELEASE

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

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WHITE PAPER

Telstra InfraCo Fibre Network and Ciena Redefine Spectrum Sharing

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PODCAST

Episode 90: Telstra International Introduces an Autonomous Network Future

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PRESS RELEASE

Telstra Wholesale 400Gbps services now available on intercapital routes

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Customers we help Telstra reach

Hyperscalers

Ciena helps Telstra keep pace with data centre, submarine, and terrestrial network capacity demands by enabling resilient, high capacity connectivity, and automation so you can deploy services faster across domestic and international routes.

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Neoscalers

Ciena is here to help Telstra capture neoscaler opportunities by enabling high capacity, easy-to-run, networks for AI and cloud, so neoscalers can scale data centre links, control costs, and add secure capacity without deep optical experience.

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Enterprise & Wholesale

Ciena underpins Telstra’s network with high-performing and scalable core connectivity that helps unlock Enterprise and Wholesale opportunities. We’ll work with you as Telstra accelerates automation to support simplified CX and operational cost reduction in Australia and around the world.

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Government

Ciena helps Telstra deliver secure, resilient, sovereign-ready networks for Australia’s government—reinforcing the terrestrial and subsea infrastructure agencies rely on, and enabling mission-critical continuity as AI and cloud demands grow.

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Meet the Team

Diego Marre

Diego Marre

Job Role at Ciena: Director, Sales and Business Development, Telstra Group, Hometown: Brisbane, Australia, Hobbies: Golf, motorbike rides, travelling, Email: dmarre@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

Matthew Hayes

Matthew Hayes

Role at Ciena: ANZ CTO & Director of Sales Engineering, Hometown: Brighton, UK. Hobbies: Golf, Running, Snowboarding, sport watching, Vineyards, Email: mahayes@ciena.com

Andac Sozeri

Andac Sozeri

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

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: Head of Marketing, ANZ, Japan and Korea, 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

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

Simo Jovovic

Simo Jovovic

Job Role at Ciena: APAC Sales Director, Blue Planet, Hometown: Melbourne , Australia , Hobbies: Herepetology, Email: sjovovic@ciena.com

Leo QiJun

Leo QiJun

Job Role at Ciena: Lead, Carrier Managed Services, Hometown: Singapore, Hobbies: Badminton, Traveling, Jade Collecting, Email: qleo@ciena.com

Mitchell Stafford

Mitchell Stafford

Job Role at Ciena: Senior Consultant, Sales Engineering, Hometown: Brisbane, Australia, Hobbies: Squash, Reading, Mountain Biking, Email: mstaffor@blueplanet.com

Jane Li

Jane Li

Job Role at Ciena: Commercial Manager, Hometown: Melbourne, Australia, Hobbies: Reading, music, yoga, cooking and travelling, Email: jli@ciena.com

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