Ciena Network Insights

In this episode, Ciena's CTO Steve Alexander discusses key trends that will shape the industry in 2020 and beyond including, 5G, edge computing, and AI. We also take a look back at how technology defined the last decade and helped inspire a new, more immersive connectivity experience.

From understanding how lightning strikes to keeping a watchful eye on Channel Island's Bald Eagles, Internet2's network powers real scientific innovation and advances research and discovery. In this episode, Ciena's Rod Wilson and his long-time colleagues Rob Vietzke and Chris Wilkinson from Internet2 discuss the future of R&E networks and reminisce about some of their favorite milestones and technology firsts from the last two decades including deploying the first trans-Atlantic 100G link to powering the 2019 SC Conference with 400G connectivity.

Japan is known for always being on the cusp of the most advanced technologies and innovations. The country is taking bold steps to drive 5G, Artificial Intelligence, and Internet of Things initiatives that will greatly impact the lives of consumers and businesses alike. From new ways of broadcasting sumo wrestling to navigating the supply chain of Japan's agriculture, Ciena's Rick Seeto discusses ways Japan is paving the way for our next digital frontier.

Today's multi-cloud era is being driven by growing connectivity demands. From edge computing to IoT, data centers are working swiftly to support emerging trends facing service providers and enterprises. In this episode, CoreSite's Matt Senderhauf joins Blue Planet's Kailem Anderson to discuss how data centers use advanced software and automation to keep up with the cloud.

Gaming is quickly becoming the sports pastime of today's digital generation, and players and spectators are driving its explosive growth. Long gone are the days of inviting friends over to play Super Mario Brothers on your home console. Today's gaming experiences can happen right in the palm of your hand where you compete against players from all over the world. In this episode, ESL's Craig Levine joins Ciena's Steve Alexander and Joe Cumello to discuss where the network and gaming/esports collide.

Craig Williams, Ciena's CIO, gives a “behind the scenes” look at his approach to change management and its role in driving successful digital transformation. He also offers tips to help spark employee engagement and adoption for new tools like video conferencing and mobile applications.

The notion that 5G is mostly hype is quickly becoming old news. Many organizations around the world are investing more resources into exploring how 5G will deliver a better user experience. In this episode of the podcast, Pierre Boucher from ENCQOR and Ciena's Brian Lavallée discuss the impact 5G will have on various industries from gaming to utilities to mining. Imagine how 5G can make your next trip to the museum even more educational with augmented reality exhibits or controlling mining equipment that is complex and potentially risky from a remote location. The possibilities are limitless and a 5G-enabled future is near.

Submarine cable networks are the silent workhorses of the internet - carrying over 99 percent of the intercontinental traffic and over $10 trillion in transactions, every single day! On this episode, Craige Sloots from Southern Cross talks about the operator's NEXT submarine cable network, which is expected to deliver connectivity to some of the Pacific Islands for the first time. Also, Ciena experts Ian Clarke, Darwin Evans, and Brian Lavallée share their views on where the submarine industry is headed and key trends impacting the sector like machine learning and artificial intelligence, 5G, security and the growth of data centers to support global connectivity.

Engineers make the world go round. And, at Ciena, the fruits of their labor make it possible for our networks to handle endless hours of Netflix content, long-distance Facetime chats and Fortnite gaming marathons. In this episode, we talk to some of Ciena's optical and software engineers about what it's like to be at the forefront of driving technological change behind today's network to support surging bandwidth demands. Get a “behind the scenes” glimpse of what it's like to be an engineer at Ciena as well as their thoughts on the importance of diversity in the industry, and what keeps them motivated.

Technology has profoundly changed the way we communicate and consume content; from how we share videos, to how we stream and binge-watch our favorite shows on smart devices. None of this would be possible without the underlying optical networks. But, are networks prepared for this voracious and often unpredictable demand? Enter WaveLogic 5, Ciena's latest generation of coherent technology that will help network operators tackle scale, cost and efficiency challenges in their networks, and enable high bandwidth connectivity to consumers to bring new applications to life. In this episode, Ciena's Scott McFeely and Dino DiPerna discuss how WaveLogic 5's programmable 800G and footprint-optimized solutions will transform network performance and our overall digital experiences.