The Service-Aware Operating System (SAOS) is the foundation of Ciena’s extensive routing and switching offerings. A secure, robust, and scalable carrier-grade network operating system, SAOS powers Ethernet and IP network services for more than 350 service providers, hyperscalers, and enterprise networks across the globe.
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