Ciena Corporation is a supplier of communications networking equipment, software and services that support the delivery and transport of voice, video and data services. Its products are used in communications networks operated by telecommunications service providers, cable operators, governments and enterprises worldwide. The Company is engaged in transitioning legacy communications networks to converged, next-generation architectures, capable of delivering a mix of high-bandwidth communications services. Ciena Corporation's product portfolio includes a range of communications networking equipment that is located from the core of communications networks to the edge, where end users gain access to communications services. Its products include transport and switching, packet interworking, access, network and service management tools, and global network services. In March 2008, the Company acquired World Wide Packets, Inc.
The company’s transport and switching products include the CoreDirector Multiservice Optical Switch, CoreStream Agility Optical Transport System, and the CN 4200 FlexSelect Advanced Services Platform. Its packet interworking products comprise the CN 5000 Packet Services Series, and the DN 7000 Series Multiservice Edge Switching and Aggregation Platform, which enable communications service providers to transition their networks to carrier Ethernet and IP/MPLS from legacy technologies, such as ATM and Frame Relay. The company’s access products for consumer broadband include the CNX-5 Broadband DSL System and CNX-5Plus Modular Broadband Loop Carrier that allow service providers to transition legacy voice networks to support next-generation services, such as Internet-based (IP) telephony, video services, and DSL, and enable migration to higher bandwidth Ethernet network infrastructures; and for enterprise broadband services comprise the CN 3000 Ethernet Access Series platforms, which enable carriers to extend Ethernet services to various customer sites. It also offers integrated network and service management software, the ON-Center Network & Service Management Suite, which simplifies network management and operation. In addition, the company offers consulting and support services, including network analysis, planning, and design; network optimization and tuning; project management, including staging, site preparation, and installation activities; deployment services, including installation and turn-up, and test services; and maintenance and support services, such as helpdesk and technical assistance and training, spares and logistics management, software updates, engineering dispatch, technical support, and hardware and software warranty extensions. Ciena was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Linthicum Heights, Maryland
- NASDAQ: CIEN
- Industry: Telecommunications Equipment
- Products: Processing Systems & Products
- Revenue: $779.8 Million USD (FY 2007)
- Net income: $82.8 Million USD (FY 2007)
- Employees: 1,797(as of Q4 2007)
- Ranking:Russell 3000
