Telstra and Ciena: Shaping the future of connectivity, together
Our trusted relationship is strengthening Telstra’s digital infrastructure with smarter, more secure, future-ready networks
Key challenges we help Telstra solve
Network ModernisationTogether 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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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.
Network ResilienceCiena 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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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.
AI and AutomationTogether 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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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.
Energy and Space EfficiencyWe are helping Telstra achieve your 2030 emission reduction targets through decommissioning outdated equipment and implementing modern space and power-saving solutions, as well as creating efficiencies in our own supply chain.
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We are helping Telstra achieve your 2030 emission reduction targets through decommissioning outdated equipment and implementing modern space and power-saving solutions, as well as creating efficiencies in our own supply chain.
Intercity Fibre Network BuildsWe’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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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.
Product Launches and Network MonetisationWe’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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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.
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 6Read
WHITE PAPER
Telstra InfraCo Fibre Network and Ciena Redefine Spectrum SharingDownload now
PODCAST
Episode 90: Telstra International Introduces an Autonomous Network FutureListen
PRESS RELEASE
Telstra Wholesale 400Gbps services now available on intercapital routesRead
Customers we help Telstra reach
HyperscalersCiena 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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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.
NeoscalersCiena 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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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.
Enterprise & WholesaleCiena 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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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.
GovernmentCiena 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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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.
Meet the Team
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
Job Role at Ciena: CTO, Telstra Group, Hometown: Delhi, India, Hobbies: Running, Kids Soccer Coaching, Email: abhalla@ciena.com
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
Job Role at Ciena: Consultant, System Engineering, Hometown: Eskisehir, Turkey, Hobbies: Soccer, Basketball, Cycling, Email: asozeri@ciena.com
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
Job Role at Ciena: Account Director, Telstra International, Hometown: Punjab, India, Hobbies: Running, Travel, Team Tennis, Email: iwalia@ciena.com
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
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
Job Role at Ciena: Senior System Engineer, Hometown: Delhi, India, Hobbies: Running, Swimming and Badminton, Email: saagarwa@ciena.com
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
Job Role at Ciena: Customer Success Advocate, Hometown: Melbourne, Australia , Hobbies: Sports activities, 4WDriving, BBQ'ing, Email: ahazar@ciena.com
Simo Jovovic
Job Role at Ciena: APAC Sales Director, Blue Planet, Hometown: Melbourne , Australia , Hobbies: Herepetology, Email: sjovovic@ciena.com
Leo QiJun
Job Role at Ciena: Lead, Carrier Managed Services, Hometown: Singapore, Hobbies: Badminton, Traveling, Jade Collecting, Email: qleo@ciena.com
Mitchell Stafford
Job Role at Ciena: Senior Consultant, Sales Engineering, Hometown: Brisbane, Australia, Hobbies: Squash, Reading, Mountain Biking, Email: mstaffor@blueplanet.com
Jane Li
Job Role at Ciena: Commercial Manager, Hometown: Melbourne, Australia, Hobbies: Reading, music, yoga, cooking and travelling, Email: jli@ciena.com



