Ready to remove banned equipment and modernize your network?

You need a partner with a consultative approach and the right expertise to navigate this complex journey. This is where Ciena Services comes into play.

Replacing banned equipment is a task closely regulated by government.

There are new rules you may not be aware of or ready for, which makes federally mandated rip and replace especially tricky. It can be even more difficult for small service providers whose teams may not have the time and resources to check every box.

To guide you through this complex process, count on Ciena - the industry expert that helps businesses transform their network infrastructure.

Industry experts warn that disposing of banned equipment is unlike any other undertaking

What you need to know about decommissioning FCC-banned telecom equipment

The stakes are high to ensure the proper disposal of banned equipment with minimal disruption to business operations. With resources scarce and risks high, relying on a trusted services partner who has a proven track record of handling these complex network changes in a winning strategy.

What CTOs need to know

Leveraging rip and replace for network modernization

You don't have to go it alone; Ciena is here to help. Let us evaluate your entire network to ensure you get the most out of the opportunity to leverage this federally funded program for technology modernization efforts that will have benefits long after rip and replace.

Minimizing risk while maximizing outcomes leveraging data-informed tools and automation

Vendor equipment swaps are typically complex from a technical as well as an operational standpoint, due to the need to ensure network service continuity and stability during the transition process. Chris Antlitz details a real-world use case that involved multiple vendors and an aggressive timetable.

Faster Together:
Navigating vendor equipment swaps

Service Providers using legacy equipment often have security and privacy concerns. In the following infographic, TBR outlines how to minimize risk while maximizing outcomes by leveraging data-informed tools and automation. Use of customizable analytics tools and processes enable service providers to complete their migration within budget and much faster than possible on their own.

Ciena transforms service provider's multi-vendor network and operational processes

A service provider selected Ciena Services as its trusted, independent partner for a services-only project. It required a proven network transformation process, deep data and analytics mastery, and process autonomics capabilities.