CIEN Profile
Ciena Corporation, headquartered in Hanover, Maryland, specializes in providing comprehensive hardware and software solutions essential for delivering video, data, and voice traffic across metro, aggregation, and access communications networks globally. The company operates through several distinct segments, each focusing on key aspects of network infrastructure and service delivery.
The Networking Platforms segment forms the core of Ciena's offerings, encompassing a range of products such as the 6500 Packet-Optical Platform, 5400 Reconfigurable Switching System, and Waveserver stackable interconnect system. These solutions integrate coherent optical transport, open optical networking, IP routing, and switching services, catering to the evolving demands of high-capacity network environments. Ciena also provides software enhancements and operating system capabilities embedded within its hardware products, ensuring robust performance and scalability.
In addition to hardware solutions, Ciena's Blue Planet Automation Software and Services segment specializes in multi-domain service orchestration, inventory management, route optimization, and network function virtualization orchestration. This suite of software tools enhances network efficiency and agility, facilitating seamless service delivery across complex network architectures. Meanwhile, the Platform Software and Service segment supports these capabilities with the OneControl unified management system, streamlining network operations and enhancing overall service management.
Complementing its product offerings, Ciena's Global Services segment delivers comprehensive consulting, network design, installation, deployment, maintenance support, and training services. These services ensure that customers can maximize the performance and reliability of their network investments while adapting to rapidly changing technological landscapes. With a history dating back to 1992, Ciena continues to innovate and evolve, playing a pivotal role in advancing telecommunications infrastructure worldwide.
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