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What is ZR+?
ZR+ means different things to different people. Learn about the wide range of different solutions encompassed by the generic term ...
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Why ROADM architectures make sense for your DCI n ...
Simple, point-to-point data center interconnect networks are the norm, so why are network operators considering ROADM for their m ...
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Doubling down on domain control with real-time in ...
Would you like the ability to complete your operational tasks quicker and more accurately, across multi-layer, multi-vendor netwo ...
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Digital sustainability: calculating the green imp ...
How are network operators able to send 20 times more capacity over fiber 鈥� without seeing their power consumption and real estate ...
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IDC Survey: Advanced Support Services enables ser ...
IDC estimates that CSPs worldwide have approximately 16 hours of downtime per year at a cost of $1.4M per hour. Having the right ...
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How Service Electric Cablevision is scaling up it ...
To provide their communities and customers with the level of connectivity needed for today鈥檚 pace of business and life, Service E ...
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Predictive analytics: the key to optimizing your ...
How are network providers using analytics and automation to evolve their networks? Ciena鈥檚 Paulina Gomez explains 鈥� and you can h ...
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The winning hand in your network operations trans ...
How is Ciena鈥檚 Manage, Control and Plan offering taking network operations to a new level of intelligent software control and aut ...
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New contenders join the race for lowest cost and ...
With all the buzz around 800G and 400ZR in the market, you might assume only large cloud and content providers see a need for the ...
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5G xHaul transport can be complex: how to make it ...
Is there a way to make 5G xHaul transport simple and future-proof? Ray Mota of ACG Research answers this question by listing guid ...
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Unlocking your access fiber with universal aggreg ...
In the second and final part of our series on Universal Aggregation, we take a look at Operational Expense (OPEX), and how to unl ...
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A methodology for crossing the chasm from legacy ...
TBR analyst Chris Antlitz details the benefits of a 鈥渃onsolidate and transform鈥� approach to network modernization, and how a Tier ...
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IDC Survey: Optimization is key to Service Provid ...
IDC's Curtis Price shares insights from a recent Communication Service Provider Optimization Services survey that highlights the ...
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3 network capabilities that agencies need to keep ...
As malicious cyberattacks continue to grow, agencies need to ensure they鈥檙e deploying the best possible lines of defense to keep ...
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Game on! Universal aggregation for the residence
As an avid gamer, it鈥檚 always game on for Ciena鈥檚 Wayne Hickey, even as he details Ciena鈥檚 latest residential broadband ONU.
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Updated: 800G 鈥� nothing but the facts
If you have been following Ciena, you know 800G adoption is underway. With that comes a lot of interest and questions. Ciena鈥檚 He ...
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How to deliver the agile, enterprise branch virtu ...
Enterprises are moving to virtualize their costly branch network infrastructure, creating a major new commercial opportunity for ...
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Power smarter, more agile networks with a TDM mig ...
The gradual discontinuation of SONET/SDH and PDH equipment, mounting volumes of data, and other key factors are putting a signifi ...
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4 key business plan levers to achieve successful ...
The FCC recently announced the winners of the first round of Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF). Now comes the task of deliver ...
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Network Edge: Enterprises are ready for a more co ...
Over the last few years, enterprises have begun embracing more automation and virtualisation in the wide area network (WAN). As t ...
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A smarter way: how analytics apps are solving you ...
Data is coming fast and furious for network providers 鈥� how can they understand what is happening so they can make smarter decisi ...
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Open Submarine Cable management and what you need ...
The adoption of the Open Submarine Cable business model is well underway. What does that mean for how to manage them and what a s ...
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Optical Infrastructure Blog | Ciena
With recent advances in optical technology, CSPs can reap greater efficiencies out of their existing fiber and better automate tr ...
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How Enterprises can fast-track branch virtualizat ...
Virtualizing branch network infrastructure can save Enterprises a fortune on equipment, maintenance, and support costs while ensu ...