Ciena Corporation

Ciena Corporation is a global provider of networking systems, software, and services focused on high-capacity communications infrastructure. Headquartered in Hanover, Maryland and founded in 1992, Ciena develops optical transport platforms, packet networking equipment, and coherent optical technologies that enable the efficient movement of large volumes of data across metro, long-haul, and submarine networks. The company’s portfolio includes data center interconnect solutions, routing and switching platforms, and network control and automation software, complemented by professional and support services for complex deployments. Ciena serves communications service providers, cloud and internet platforms, cable and broadband operators, governments, research networks, and large enterprises worldwide. Its offerings are organized across Networking Platforms, Platform Software and Services, Blue Planet Automation Software and Services, and Global Services, addressing both the transport and control layers of modern networks. In today’s market, Ciena plays a central role in enabling high-speed connectivity and adaptive, automated networks that underpin cloud computing, streaming, and bandwidth-intensive digital applications.