Telstra and Ciena: Shaping the future of connectivity, together

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 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Energy and Space EfficiencyWe are helping Telstra achieve your 2030 emission reduction targets through decommissioning outdated equipment and implementing modern space and power-saving solutions, as well as creating efficiencies in our own supply chain.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.
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Learn moreIntercity 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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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.
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Here are just a few of our key achievements:
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Telstra InfraCo Fibre Network and Ciena Redefine Spectrum SharingDownload now
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Meet the Team

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

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

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
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
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: Marketing Leader, ANZ, 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

Daniel Hutchins
Job Role at Ciena: Business Development Manager, Hometown: Melbourne, Australia, Hobbies: Running, Dog Walking, Email: dhutchin@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

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