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Ciena Brings AI Networking Expertise to OFC 2026
HANOVER, Md., March 10, 2026--At OFC 2026, taking place March 15-19 in Los Angeles, Ciena’s (NYSE: CIEN) booth (#1927) will feature innovations that redefine what’s possible in modern networking across data center networks, quantum-safe communications, network automation, and AI operations (AIOps). Through technology demonstrations and speaking sessions, OFC attendees will learn how Ciena helps operators elevate network performance through cutting-edge innovations, including 1.6T coherent optics
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Demos and speaking sessions highlight how Ciena solutions improve network performance, scalability, and readiness for AI workloads HANOVER, Md., March 10, 2026 --( BUSINESS WIRE )--At OFC 2026 , taking place March 15-19 in Los Angeles, Ciena ’s (NYSE: CIEN) booth (#1927) will feature innovations that redefine what’s possible in modern networking across data center networks, quantum-safe communications, network automation, and AI operations (AIOps). Through technology demonstrations and speaking sessions, OFC attendees will learn how Ciena helps operators elevate network performance through cutting-edge innovations, including 1.6T coherent optics and hyper-rail photonics. Ciena will also highlight how the company is creating scalable data center architectures for scale up, scale out, and scale across—using next-gen optical and electrical interconnects. Demonstrations Speaking Sessions Monday, March 16 Tuesday, March 17 Wednesday, March 18 Thursday, March 19 Ciena’s subject matter experts will take part in multiple speaking sessions and panel discussions during the conference. See full agenda here . For more information about Ciena’s participation at OFC or to schedule a meeting visit: https://www.ciena.com/events/ofc or contact [email protected] . OIF Demonstrates Industry-Wide Interoperability at Scale at OFC 2026, Advancing Energy Efficiency, Performance and Capacity for AI-Era Data Center Networks OIF returns to OFC 2026 with a live, multi-vendor Interoperability Demonstration featuring 40 member companies showcasing how OIF-driven interoperable networking solutions enable scalable, energy-efficient networks for AI-era data center environments. The Demo highlights interoperability across 400ZR, 800ZR, Multi-Span Coherent Optics, Multi-Core Fiber (MCF) and IP/Optical Controllers; Common Electrical I/O (CEI) CEI-448G and CEI-224G; Co-Packaging; Common Management Interface Specification (CMIS) and Energy Efficient Interfaces (EEI). Visit OIF at booth #2017. Learn more: https://www.oiforum.com/meetings-events/oif-ofc-2026/ About Ciena Ciena is the global leader in high-speed connectivity. We build the world’s most adaptive networks to support exponential growth in bandwidth demand. By harnessing the power of our networking systems, interconnects, automation software, and services, Ciena 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 Ciena, follow us on LinkedIn and X , or visit the Ciena Insights webpage and Ciena website . Note to Ciena Investors You are encouraged to review the Investors section of our website, where we routinely post press releases, SEC filings, recent news, financial results, and other announcements. From time to time we exclusively post material information to this website along with other disclosure channels that we use. This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that are based on our current expectations, forecasts, information and assumptions. These statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results or outcomes may differ materially from those stated or implied, because of risks and uncertainties, including those detailed in our most recent annual and quarterly reports filed with the SEC. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding our expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies and can be identified by words such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "should," "will," and "would" or similar words. Ciena assumes no obligation to update the information included in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260310749492/en/ Contacts Press Contact : Elena Fuhrmann Ciena Corporation +1 (410) 694-5761 [email protected] Investor Contact : Gregg Lampf Ciena Corporation +1 (410) 694-5700 [email protected]