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THE ADAPTIVE NETWORK

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We provide the offerings to build the world’s most adaptive networks for richer, more connected experiences for all users

Optical networking

Software-defined platforms that deliver scale, agility, flexibility, and openness

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5400 family of Packet-Optical Platforms

Platforms that deliver multi-terabit switching for scalable, flexible, cost-reduced service-enabling networks

6500 family of Packet-Optical Platforms

Platforms that enable sustainable network evolution from the edge to the core with scalability, flexibility, and multi-layer programmability

Coherent ELS, a coherent edge line system

A high-capacity, edge-optimized coherent open line system

O-NID

A purpose-built edge OTN demarcation device

WaveLogic family

Optics that power 100G to 1.6 Tb/s solutions with scalability, intelligence, and programmability

Waveserver family

Stackable interconnect platforms that enable high-capacity, compact, modular transport

Routing and switching

Fully programmable, scalable, disaggregated, and SDN-ready platforms to address your unique requirements, from access to metro

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Service-Aware Operating System

Service-Aware Operating System (SAOS) is the foundation of Ciena’s extensive routing and switching offerings. A secure, robust, and scalable carrier-grade network operating system (NOS), SAOS powers Ethernet and IP services for major service providers, hyperscalers, and enterprise networks across the globe.

6500 Packet Transport System

Enabling the delivery of legacy TDM services while future-proofing investments toward network modernization

Pluggable Transceiver family

Allowing for a flexible, pay-as-you-grow deployment model when adding specific functions to our routing and switching products

WaveRouter family

Designed to unify IP and optical in the metro—with ultimate flexibility, future-proof extensibility, and improved network sustainability

Application software

Enabling the delivery of multiple network functions from the cloud without requiring purpose-built hardware

Multi-Layer network control

Portfolio-wide software control, analytics, and automation for lifecycle management of network infrastructure and network services

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Navigator Network Control Suite

Providing a single point of control to visualize and optimize multi-layer, multi-vendor network operations and accelerate operational workflows, which reduces costs and improves customer satisfaction

Intelligent automation

Intelligent automation software for network operators

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Blue Planet Cloud Native Platform

A modern, cloud-native operations support system (OSS) platform that consolidates modular inventory, orchestration, and assurance applications to help CSPs automate their operations from end to end

Blue Planet Inventory

Unified, accurate, end-to-end view of network resources and services

Blue Planet Orchestration

Vendor-agnostic multi-domain automation and orchestration

Blue Planet Assurance

Consists of two AI-powered modular product applications that deliver end-to-end network and service monitoring with advanced analytics and automation capabilities

Blue Planet services and support

Trusted expertise for driving business success

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Our solutions power the world’s most adaptive networks to address ever-increasing digital demands for richer, more connected experiences for all users.

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