Ciena Corporation

Ciena Corporation is a leading provider of high-speed networking systems, software, and services, specializing in adaptive optical and packet-based technologies. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Hanover, Maryland, the company delivers solutions that enable telecommunications service providers, cable operators, government agencies, and large enterprises to transport, switch, and manage vast amounts of voice, video, and data traffic efficiently over global networks. Ciena’s portfolio encompasses advanced platforms for coherent optical transport, routing, switching, intelligent automation, and multi-layer network control, targeting the growing demands of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and next-generation data center interconnect applications. With more than 1,600 customers worldwide—including many of the world’s largest service providers—and an extensive suite of over 2,200 patents, Ciena plays a pivotal role in powering the backbone of today’s connected economy and supporting digital transformation across multiple sectors.