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Out-of-band, in focus: Tackling complexity, space, and scale in the AI-era data center

Mark Bieberich explains how Ciena’s data center out-of-band management (DCOM) solution simplifies operations, improves scalability, and reduces space and power with a breakthrough network design.

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Arelion Upgrades Scandinavian Network to Build AI Superhighway

Arelion today announced major investments in its Scandinavian network to connect hyperscale data centers and serve the region’s booming AI markets. Leveraging 1.6 Tb/s Waves and scalable 400G coherent pluggable optics on Ciena’s open 6500 Reconfigurable Line System, Arelion is scaling its existing Tier-1 network between Oslo, Stockholm and Copenhagen to support wholesale and enterprise customers' AI and cloud applications. This accelerated network investment enhances diversity and bandwidth for current customers while allowing Arelion to support new customers quickly and cost-effectively.

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AI workloads are reshaping data center landscape

Global survey of data center experts explores networking needs for AI era

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Demo of Industry's 1st 1.6 Tb/s Coherent Solution

Ciena's Heng Foo describes live demonstration of the world's first 1.6Tb/s coherent solution, WaveLogic 6 Extreme, that enables highest capacity connectivity. WL6e is generally available on both Waveserver and 6500 platforms.

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