Ciena Network Insights

The network is becoming a critical enabler in customers' digital transformation journeys and forcing organizations in every industry to rework their business strategies. On this special episode, Zayo's Dennis Kyle joins Steve Alexander to share insights on the role digital transformation plays in today's virtual world.

What's driving innovation at the edge of the network? Tune in to hear what exactly is meant by 'the edge,' what next-gen metro and edge networks will look like, the role software automation will play, and more.

How will AI advance the way our networks roll out 5G, Industry 4.0, IoT and other exciting services that users demand today? Tune into this podcast to hear Colt's Francesca Serravalle join Rick Hamilton of Blue Planet to shed light on new opportunities where AI is making an impact.

While it is no secret that many rural communities across the world lack connectivity, many do not realize the role innovative cooperative utility companies play in addressing this issue. Hear Mark Freeman of Cullman Electric Cooperative discuss the exciting impact of deploying broadband in their community.

Whether you are working from home, learning remotely, or simply wanting to watch a sporting event online, having reliable connectivity is key. Spark New Zealand's Jan Jager, Principal Solution Architect joins Ciena's Matt Syme and Dave Boertjes to discuss ways service providers are using intelligent software tools to drive network efficiencies and ensure connectivity - even during unexpected events, fiber cuts or natural disasters.

To keep up with the fast-pace of mobile experiences like gaming, cloud services and 5G, Singapore-based M1 is transforming its network with software. Hear M1's Nathan Bell talk with the Blue Planet team about ways that software automation coupled with a customer-centric approach will drive the next wave of innovation.

What are the biggest challenges facing security professionals as more people use their home networks for remote work? In this episode, Andy Bonillo, Ciena's Chief Information Security Officer, and Marc Goodman, Global Security Advisor and futurist, discuss ways businesses can tackle new security challenges as more people work remotely.

The digital divide is a global concern that has continued to grow with the increased reliance on the network and digital connectivity due to COVID-19. With billions of people around the world lacking connectivity, what can we do to close the gap? In this episode, Ciena's Chief Technology Officer, Steve Alexander, is joined by award-winning Human Potential Expert and Futurist, Shivvy Jervis, to discuss the implications and challenges that the digital divide has created for human growth and potential.

Algonquin's state-of-the art Optophontics Lab offers real-world experiences to students and uses the same tech that powers internet traffic for telecom and content providers around the world. In this episode, Claude Brulé and Dr. Almuhtadi share how the partnership with Ciena gives students a leg-up in finding a career in technology.

From virtual reality headsets that take your mind to a beautiful landscape while your body is in the doctor's chair to having multiple doctors in disparate locations analyze your x-ray results in real-time, the healthcare industry is undergoing a transformation. In this episode, Unitas‘ Mary Stanhope and Loudon Blair take a deep dive into the shifts we're seeing in telehealth and how current network and cloud infrastructures are adapting to power telemedicine and virtual and augmented reality applications.