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Taking IP/optical networking
to the next level

Converging metro, access, data center and cloud networks requires a holistic approach that goes way beyond putting plugs in routers. These resources can help you navigate, accelerate, and optimize your convergence journey.

Learn how to create future-ready networks that are leaner, more scalable, more efficient, and— crucially—able to meet the bandwidth and Quality of Service (QoS) needs of tomorrow.

Here you can find background information on Ciena’s IP and optical innovations, including WaveRouterTM, our new purpose-built coherent metro router; our industry leading WaveLogic coherent optics pluggable optics; and our Manage, Control, Plan (MCP) Applications that enable seamless multi-layer automation, orchestration, and management.

Past Events

18 April 2023

MPLS+NFV & SDN World Paris

Keynote - IP & Optical Convergence for a Multi-Cloud World

Steve Alexander, SVP & Chief Technology Officer

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Purpose-Built Routers for IP/Optical Convergence

Nick Benvenuti, VP, Product Line Management, Ciena

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Coherent Routing: Taking IP/Optical convergence to the next level

James Glover, Director, Product Line Management, Ciena

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Ciena's Exclusive Preconference Workshop

Session 1 - Architecture Shifts Underpinning the Evolving Access and Metro

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WaveRouter - Metro routing done differently

Introducing WaveRouter. An industry-first breakthrough from legacy constraints—a reimagined routing platform architected for the converged metro.

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Metro routing done differently: Unveiling Ciena’s latest innovation, the WaveRouter

You asked for a different way to build a converged metro network, and we listened. Meet WaveRouter, a reimagined routing platform architected for the converged metro.

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Redefining Metro Networks for Scale, Simplicity, and Sustainability

This paper by Omdia explores the evolution of metro platform architecture to hybrid-DDC chassis with integrated coherent optics.

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Ciena’s Coherent Routing Paves the Way for True IP/Optical Convergence

Ciena is completely transforming coherent routing by introducing WaveRouter, a new platform architecture built on an open purpose-built router.

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25 April 2023

Data Cloud Global Congress

Selecting flexible coherent routing platforms with confidence for next-generation metro and edge networks
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Pluggables: Their role in coherent technology evolution
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23 May 2023

AngaCom

Residential broadband

It’s time for connection without compromise.

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IP/Optical Convergence: Are you ready?

Discover some of the biggest barriers to IP/Optical Convergence and how Ciena can help.

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Routing and Switching Platforms

Support new and legacy business services and take on new opportunities, like 5G and Fiber Deep, with streamlined easy-to-manage packet networks.

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Routing and Switching eGuide

Ciena's Routing and Switching solutions combine intelligent devices and software to create the infrastructure needed to transform your network.

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30 May 2023

Next Generation Optical Networking & 5G Transport

Putting Converged Networks at Your Command
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Ciena’s Coherent Routing Paves the Way for True IP/Optical Convergence
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October 2023

SCTE CableTech Expo 2023 - Denver, CO | Capacity Europe - London, UK | India Mobile Congress - New Delhi, India

16 October 2023

SCTE CableTech Expo 2023 - Denver, CO

Level up to intelligent network control

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17 October 2023

Capacity Europe - London, UK

IP Optical Convergence: Bridging the Knowledge Gap

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27 October 2023

India Mobile Congress - New Delhi, India

Coherent routing

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The Coherent Routing All Access Page

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