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WaveLogic

Advancing the Adaptive Network™

Leading the way in coherent technology

For over a decade, Ciena’s WaveLogic solutions have been redefining optical networking to continually reset the bar on scalability, flexibility, and programmability—crucial components needed in building the Adaptive Network.

WaveLogic Coherent Optics

Ciena's WaveLogic coherent optics are deployed across our optical and routing and switching products to power 100G to 1.6 Tb/s scalable, programmable solutions.

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WaveLogic Photonics

WaveLogic Photonics is Ciena’s fully instrumented, intelligent photonic system comprising WaveLogic coherent optics and flexible line elements that combine with embedded and discrete software tools to offer superior automation, control, and visibility of optical networks.

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