
Ciena
Founded Year
1992Stage
IPO | IPOTotal Raised
$26.02MDate of IPO
2/24/1997Market Cap
6.97BStock Price
47.14About Ciena
Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) provides telecommunications networking equipment and software services. It offers routing systems and automation software. The company was founded in 1992 and is based in Hanover, Maryland.
Ciena Patents
Ciena has filed 1437 patents.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- Network protocols
- Computer networking
- Ethernet

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2/16/2021 | 9/19/2023 | Cryptocurrencies, Enterprise application integration, Blockchains, Network protocols, Alternative currencies | Grant |
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Related Topics | Cryptocurrencies, Enterprise application integration, Blockchains, Network protocols, Alternative currencies |
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Latest Ciena News
Sep 24, 2023
Sept. 19, 2023 Virgin Media Ireland has tapped Ciena’s Blue Planet to support the company’s three-year move to a full fiber network, and transition from traditional cable services to fully automated high-speed fiber broadband services. By leveraging the Blue Planet platform as the foundation of its network and service automation strategy, Virgin Media can deliver a better end-user experience and fast broadband connectivity for its customers. Virgin Media is committed to changing how residential and business customers connect and experience broadband services. It selected Blue Planet’s intelligent automation platform to modernize its Operational Support Systems (OSS) stack. Blue Planet also provides Virgin Media a single ‘source of truth’ for network and IT users that reflects the current state of the network. Additionally, Blue Planet Orchestration accelerates service velocity, improves service agility and supports dynamic service delivery. “Blue Planet’s zero-touch model-driven service fulfilment and strong DevOps ecosystem enable us to speed up the order-to-service process. From creation and update to completion or cancellation, we can easily launch superfast and reliable fiber broadband services. This strategically positions Virgin Media as a leading innovator in Ireland and improves our ability to offer the best experience to our customers,” said John Walsh, director of technology Transformation for Virgin Media Ireland. For more information on optical components and suppliers, visit the Lightwave Buyer’s Guide .
Ciena Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was Ciena founded?
Ciena was founded in 1992.
Where is Ciena's headquarters?
Ciena's headquarters is located at 7035 Ridge Road, Hanover.
What is Ciena's latest funding round?
Ciena's latest funding round is IPO.
How much did Ciena raise?
Ciena raised a total of $26.02M.
Who are the investors of Ciena?
Investors of Ciena include Rho Ventures, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners and Crossbridge Ventures.
Who are Ciena's competitors?
Competitors of Ciena include Acacia Communications and 2 more.
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