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Ciena

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Ciena is a network systems, services, and software company that develops optical and routing systems, intelligent automation software, and network management platforms. The company provides high-capacity, low-latency connectivity solutions for cloud providers, telecommunication service providers, enterprises, and government organizations worldwide. Its portfolio includes optical transport systems, coherent routing and switching solutions, submarine networking, open line systems, and network automation software. Ciena's technologies enable multi-layer network integration, dynamic data center interconnectivity, and scalable network infrastructure to support expanding global data traffic and cloud workloads.

Snapshot

Public USOwnership
1992Year founded
5,001–10,000Employees
Hanover, United StatesHead office
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Global footprint

Operations

All Locations
United States
Canada
London, GB
Japan
Australia

Products and/or services of Ciena

  • Optical Networking: High-capacity optical transport and switching platforms that enable multi-terabit data transmission across metro, long-haul, and submarine networks, incorporating coherent optical processors to optimize spectral efficiency and fiber infrastructure performance.
  • Coherent Routing and Switching: IP transport and packet-networking platforms designed for converged access, aggregation, and metro networks, integrating coherent optics with routing protocols to simplify network architectures and streamline data center interconnectivity.
  • Submarine Networking: Transoceanic optical transmission systems and open line architectures that connect continents and landing stations, delivering high-bandwidth, low-latency underwater data transport with integrated optical monitoring and capacity management across global sea routes.
  • Open Line Systems: Photonic layer hardware and flexible line systems that manage wavelength routing, optical amplification, and spectrum control, enabling network operators to scale optical capacity independently from transponder equipment across terrestrial routes.
  • Automation and Control Software: Multi-layer network control software and orchestration platforms offering real-time performance monitoring, automated service provisioning, inventory analytics, and operational software solutions for cloud and telecommunications infrastructure.
  • Global Network Services: Professional and managed services including deployment, advisory consulting, network optimization, maintenance, and technical support to assist telecommunication operators and enterprises in constructing and maintaining global communications infrastructure.

Ciena executive team

  • Gary B. SmithCEO, President & Director
  • Marc D. GraffSenior VP & CFO
  • Jason M. PhippsSenior Vice President of Global Customer Engagement
  • Dino DiPernaSenior Vice President of Global Research & Development
  • David M. RothensteinSenior VP, Chief Strategy Officer & Corporate Secretary
  • Brodie GageChief Product and Technology Officer
  • Gregg M. LampfVice President of Investor Relations
  • Rebecca SmithSenior VP of Global Marketing & Communications