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Ciena Corporation (NYSE: CIEN) is a global leader in network and technology solutions, providing essential communications network equipment and services. The company's broad range of products includes packet-optical transport, packet-optical switching, carrier Ethernet, and comprehensive network support services. Ciena's expertise extends to managing and optimizing the transport, switching, and aggregation of video, data, and voice traffic across complex communications networks.
Many of the world's largest carriers and service providers, such as AT&T, BT, Comcast, France Telecom, and Verizon, rely on Ciena's solutions to enhance their network capabilities. Additionally, Ciena serves numerous national research and education networks, along with enterprises in various sectors including healthcare, finance, transportation, and retail. These sectors utilize Ciena's technology for real-time, latency-sensitive applications such as disaster recovery, business continuity, and data center consolidation.
Ciena's operations are segmented into four key areas: Networking Platforms; Platform Software and Services; Blue Planet Automation Software; and Global Services. These segments collectively drive the company's mission to help customers transition to service-driven networks that improve competitive positioning.
Geographically, Ciena has a significant presence in major markets including the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, Japan, and India. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Americas, reflecting its strategic market focus.
Recent achievements highlight Ciena's innovative edge. The company has successfully integrated its 400G coherent pluggable transceivers with DriveNets Network Cloud platform. This partnership underscores Ciena's commitment to advancing open, disaggregated networking solutions, which enable service providers to optimize their infrastructure and reduce operational costs.
At the upcoming OFC Conference, Ciena's integrated solutions with DriveNets will be showcased, demonstrating their enhanced network configuration and management capabilities. This integration simplifies network architecture by collapsing communication layers into a single platform, thereby offering significant cost savings and operational efficiencies.
Ciena continues to innovate with future plans involving the integration of its solutions with the Ciena Navigator Network Control Suite (NCS). This will provide better visibility and optimization of optical infrastructure, further solidifying Ciena's position as a leading provider in the optical and networking markets.
JPMorgan Chase, in collaboration with Toshiba and Ciena, has successfully developed a groundbreaking Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) network capable of withstanding quantum computing threats. This innovative network supports data rates up to 800 Gbps, providing security for critical applications. Additionally, the QKD network was demonstrated to effectively protect the world's first peer-to-peer blockchain network, Liink by J.P. Morgan, marking a significant advancement in quantum cybersecurity. This work positions JPMorgan Chase at the forefront of securing future banking technologies.
Ciena Corporation (NYSE: CIEN) announced the availability of proxy materials for its 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, scheduled for March 31, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. ET. The event will be facilitated by President and CEO Gary B. Smith and Senior Vice President David M. Rothenstein. Stockholders can attend virtually, ask questions, and vote using a control number included in their notice. More details and proxy materials are available at Ciena's Investor Relations website.
Ciena Corporation (NYSE: CIEN) announced preliminary financial results for fiscal Q1 2022, expecting revenue between
The NO-UK submarine cable system has successfully achieved an 800Gb/s line rate, utilizing Ciena’s GeoMesh Extreme technology. This advanced system connects Norway and the UK via a 700km route, offering eight fiber pairs. With enhanced capacity and lower energy consumption, it promises superior service to customers. Developed by Altibox Carrier, the cable is expected to meet evolving business demands efficiently. Ciena's technology pushes the boundaries of submarine networks, ensuring cost-effective, high-capacity communication for both regions.
Internet2 has successfully transitioned its research and education network to a new fifth-generation backbone, enhancing capacity and efficiency. This upgrade features optical layers capable of supporting up to 32 terabits per segment and 8-16 petabits per second of port capacity. The network aims to reduce power consumption by 70% and supports vast data movement needs, having transferred over 2.75 exabytes in 2021. The initiative, carried out with key partners including Cisco and Ciena, promotes easier workflow for scientific collaboration while adapting to challenges posed by the ongoing pandemic.
Ciena has partnered with Vodafone Idea to enhance its network capabilities by deploying advanced 5G-ready coherent optical solutions. This collaboration aims to support increasing consumer demands for data and improve service resiliency with the new 300G/400G backbone network. The upgrade focuses on maximizing fiber capacity and energy efficiency, allowing for scalable and cost-effective connectivity across India. The investment in Ciena's technology is anticipated to prepare Vodafone Idea for future digital growth and emerging technologies such as IoT and cloud computing.
Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) has partnered with Gulf Bridge International (GBI) to enhance GBI’s Smart Network capacity by 10 Tb/s using Ciena’s GeoMesh Extreme technology. This significant upgrade aims to support increasing internet traffic demands across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Europe, and India, particularly in anticipation of major sporting events in Qatar. Ciena's WaveLogic 5 Extreme technology will optimize design capacity and reduce costs, allowing GBI to better serve its clients, including Internet Content Providers.
Ciena Corporation (NYSE: CIEN) has announced a private offering of $400 million in 4.00% Senior Notes due 2030. The offering is set to close on January 18, 2022. Interest on the Notes will be paid semi-annually starting July 31, 2022. The company plans to utilize the proceeds for general corporate purposes. The Notes will be solely offered to qualified institutional buyers and non-U.S. persons, adhering to the Securities Act regulations.
Ciena Corporation (NYSE: CIEN) has initiated a private offering of Senior Notes maturing in 2030, subject to market conditions. The Notes will be guaranteed by certain domestic subsidiaries. The company plans to utilize the net proceeds from this offering for general corporate purposes. The offering will comply with Rule 144A and Regulation S under the Securities Act, targeting qualified institutional buyers and non-U.S. persons. Notably, this offering will not be registered under the Securities Act, limiting its availability.
Ciena Corporation (NYSE: CIEN) has announced an accelerated share repurchase (ASR) agreement with Goldman Sachs to buy back $250 million of its common stock, part of a broader $1 billion share repurchase program. The company will fund the ASR with cash on hand and operational cash flow. Ciena will make an initial payment to Goldman and receive about 2.7 million shares based on a stock price of $74.12. Final transactions are expected to close by the end of April 2022.
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