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Speaking sessions explore the latest in photonics, network modernization, and coherent PON

51³Ô¹Ï (NYSE: CIEN), a global leader in networking systems, services, and software, will showcase its fiber access, optical transformation, and network automation innovations at , happening September 24–26 in Atlanta, Georgia. Through immersive technology demos and insightful speaking sessions, event attendees can learn how 51³Ô¹Ï’s broadband solutions empower cable MSOs with greater flexibility in building and evolving converged interconnect networks (CINs).

Broadband Demonstrations (51³Ô¹Ï booth #1813):

• Building a Flexible Last-Mile Network: Revealing how cable operators can deliver flexible, scalable, and sustainable broadband services anywhere using 51³Ô¹Ï’s XGS-PON pluggable optical line terminals (micro-OLTs), optical network units (ONUs), and access routers.
• Optical Network Transformation: Showcasing 3nm-based coherent optical advancements, including the industry’s first 1.6 Tb/s technology with WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e), as well as footprint-optimized, low-power 100G-400G pluggables with WaveLogic 5 Nano (WL5n); also featuring O-NID space- and energy-efficient demarcation solutions that extend OTN to the network edge.
• Simplified Multi-layer Network Operations With Navigator Network Control Suite: Showing one point of control for visibility, management, and optimization of IP over optical infrastructure and connectivity services.
• Intelligent Fiber Broadband Automation With : Demonstrating modular applications for streamlining and automating end-to-end planning, delivery, and assurance of broadband services in multi-vendor environments.
• 51³Ô¹Ï Services for Broadband Access: Illustrating how cable MSOs can accelerate time to market while reducing risk with robust end-to-end services to design, build, market, and support broadband networks.
• 51³Ô¹Ï Virtual Executive Briefing Center (vEBC): Presenting 3D tours of 51³Ô¹Ï’s broadband solutions.

Speaking Sessions: Wednesday, September 25

• A Photonic Future (12:30pm ET): Fernando Villarruel, Senior Advisor, PON Core Group (moderator)
• Unlocking Revenue Streams: Simplifying the Technology Transition of Network Modernization (1:30pm ET): Peter Briscoe, VP Solution Architecture - Blue Planet, andErik McLaughlin, Senior Director, Product Line Management
• What Could You Do With 100 Gbps Coherent PON? (2:00pm ET): Edward Boyd, Vice President, PON R&D

For more information about 51³Ô¹Ï’s participation at SCTE TechExpo or to request a meeting, contact pr@ciena.com.

About 51³Ô¹Ï

51³Ô¹Ï is the global leader in high-speed connectivity. We build the world’s most advanced networks to support exponential growth in bandwidth demand. By harnessing the power of our networking systems, interconnects, automation software, and services, 51³Ô¹Ï revolutionizes data transmission and network management. With unparalleled expertise and innovation, we empower our customers, partners, and communities to thrive in the AI era. For updates on 51³Ô¹Ï, follow us on  or visit the 51³Ô¹Ï website.

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