Ciena Network Insights

Are you curious how service providers across Asia keep up with their digitally-savvy end users? Vodafone's Nadya Melic and IDC's Nikhil Batra discuss with Anup Changaroth of Ciena tips on how to be resilient and connected today.

In this podcast we revisit some of Steve Alexander's 2020 predictions and Joe Madden from Mobile Experts joins to discuss how Covid-19 has forced the world to rely on the network for remote work, school, entertainment and more. What will it mean for the future of 5G, Edge Cloud and connectivity in general?

Networks are under more pressure than ever before to deliver Internet connectivity for both businesses and consumers alike. In the new normal where the majority of communications, interactions and entertainment are relying on the network, the ability for service providers to adapt and dynamically scale where and when it's needed is crucial to better serve the end customers with greater efficiency and performance.

In this podcast Ciena and Heavy Reading discuss trends and drivers for change, as well as the latest innovations emerging in networking. They'll also discuss what's required to start your network evolution journey to address today's challenges and adapt for future needs. Join Rebecca Prudhomme, Vice President Portfolio Marketing of Ciena, and Jennifer Clark, Principal Analyst at Heavy Reading, to learn more.

Ever wonder about the connection between submarine cables and data centers? Our thriving digital economy requires a variety of networks to ensure consumers have access to high-quality content with no delay and many providers are turning to the reliability of submarine networks and the colocation conveniences of data centers. Join Interxion's Mike Hollands and Ciena's Colin Wallace as they discuss the symbiotic relationship between these two data transport options and how route diversity and resiliency improve the connectivity experience.

Tune in as we revisit some of our favorite episodes from the past 3 years. We've covered a plethora of hot topics like esports, AI, 5G, digital transformation/remote working and of course how optical networking and software fuel our digital world.

New demands are being put on the network with the rise of 5G, cloud, IoT and other exciting technologies. MEF joins the podcast to discuss the role of software-defined networking, how cloud providers and service providers are working together, and why the edge is the new battleground.

Real-time avalanche detection, monitoring landslides and wildfires are only part of a typical day for the Colorado Department of Transportation. In this episode, we talk to Bob Fifer and John Williams of CDOT about how they're using an intelligent and adaptive network to help inform travelers and make roadways safer.

People today expect simple and always on digital experiences. Australia's Vocus Group has taken bold steps to meet this need. Tune in to hear how the operator has worked with Blue Planet and Arista Networks to transform its network to quickly adapt today.

There is no room for error when launching a submarine cable – you have to get it right the first time. Oil rigs, electric cables, currents - all of these underlying factors underneath the sea have to be considered when mapping out this complex procedure. Aqua Comms CEO Nigel Bayliff and Ciena's Ian Clarke discuss the intense, arduous process of building multimillion-dollar submarine cables.

From providing faster and smarter networks to help fight forest fires, support remote medical care and even reduce environmental issues with smarter traffic management systems, the various ways in which 5G will enhance our lives are virtually endless. In this podcast episode, join 5G Americas' Chris Pearson and Ciena's Brian Lavallée as they discuss real-life 5G business use cases for several industries including healthcare, gaming, and utilities.