Utilities
Deliver a secure, scalable network that can converge both smart grid and broadband services
Today’s power grid is evolving rapidly, driven by climate initiatives, increased demand, and security threats.
A scalable network core
Modernize SONET technology with a highly secure, N x 100G DWDM optical transport network, which delivers a programmable infrastructure layer with both OTN and photonic control planes.
Converged OT/IT substation WAN
Leverage packet-optical technology for the substation WAN and converge low latency OT applications and high bandwidth IT smart grid traffic without compromising performance.
Broadband aggregation
Meet the demand for more bandwidth at the substation network edge for broadband, smartgrid, and IoT.
Major utility taps the power of Ciena to build a better network
A major utility reduced costs, improved network security and control, delivered flexible, scalable bandwidth, and improved network visibility.
Our utilities technology and services
OPTICAL NETWORKING
WaveLogic Coherent Optics
Our coherent optics are deployed across our optical and routing and switching products to power 100G to 1.6 Tb/s solutions driving scalability, intelligence, and programmability.
OPTICAL NETWORKING
WaveLogic Encryption
An in-flight data protection solution with advanced security capabilities that leverages the performance and programmability of Ciena’s WaveLogic™ Coherent Optics.
MULTI-LAYER CONTROL
Manage, Control and Plan (MCP)
Our MCP Applications provide analytics, software control, and automation—integrated in a single interface—to optimize multi-layer network resiliency and performance.
Ciena Services
We leverage decades of expertise and innovation to help you build, operate, and improve your network and achieve your business objectives.
Strengthening utility networks
Insights
Case Study
Powering a Bright Future with Carrier Ethernet
One of the nation’s largest electricity generators replaces SONET technology with mod...
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Beyond Network Modernization: Advanced Analytics Helps Boost Utility Service Reliability and Facilitate Migration to Packet
This paper reviews the challenges and the practical solution of using analytics tools...
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Securing Critical Infrastructure
Ciena’s WaveLogic Encryption solution combines a high degree of flexibility and secur...
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A Smarter Communications Network for the Smart Grid
As electric utilities evolve to the smart grid, they need a comparable evolution of t...
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Cullman Electric powers Gigabit Broadband speeds to Rural Alabama using 100G Middle Mile Aggregation
Ciena’s middle mile aggregation solution addressed Cullman Electric’s challenges to d...
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Solution
Broadband
Ciena’s broadband solution enables you to build and evolve access networks with unpre...
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Data security and encryption
Minimize your data security risks by ensuring that all in-flight data remains confide...
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Metro optical architectures
Create opportunities for new services with a programmable, easily configurable metro ...
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