Podcasts about Ciena

AI is redefining what it means to be a CIO. In this episode, Bill Bragg, CIO at SymphonyAI, and Craig Williams, Chief Digital Information Officer at Ciena, dive into how AI is transforming business operations, accelerating innovation, and changing how organizations lead in the digital age.

In this episode, Paulina Gomez, Senior Advisor of Portfolio Marketing at Ciena, Ryan Lafler, President and CTO of Quantum Corridor, Doug Schremp, Solutions Architect at ConvergeOne, and Paola Osorio, Senior Advisor of Product Line Management at Ciena, discuss the threat of quantum computing to today's cryptography. They explore the concept of "Harvest now, decrypt later" and the importance of quantum secure communications, while also highlighting the Quantum Corridor project and its key objectives to help safeguard critical data in the quantum era.

Building a brand in a B2B environment requires patience, strategy, and sometimes an entirely different playbook. Brand Enabled kicks off its third season with co-hosts Gabriel Cohen and Holly Osborne diving into the realities of corporate brand leadership.Holly brings her wealth of experience from Google's Brand Lab, Landor, and most recently as Global Brand Leader at Ciena, where she transformed a niche tech company's brand presence to compete with industry giants. She shares candid insights about the transition from agency to client-side, including the political landscape navigation and the humbling moments of working in a technical B2B environment.The conversation sets up Season 3's focus on honest, behind-the-scenes discussions with corporate brand leaders, starting with upcoming guest Monica Skipper, VP of Brand at FedEx. Expect raw conversations about brand building in an era of AI transformation, changing agency models, and the ongoing tension between brand storytelling and performance marketing.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.monigle.com/

Join host Banoo on the Professional Services Pursuit as she welcomes Monique Ludwig, Director of Global Services PMO at Ciena. With 30 years of experience in technology and project management, Monique offers expert insights into optimizing professional services, operations and resource management. This episode dives into common challenges in the field and strategies for future-proofing talent in a rapidly evolving industry.Key topics covered:Common mistakes in service operations.The importance of common expectations and collaboration.Strategies for staying ahead in skill development and adapting to new technologies.Monique's top 3 tips for those running a PMO organization in 2025.The importance of accurate forecasting and the challenges faced by organizations in managing resource demands and financial forecasts.Insights on leveraging AI to enhance project management efficiency.Tune in to gain valuable insights and practical advice for enhancing your professional services operations and resource management strategies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, I'm talking with Gary Smith, CEO of the networking company Ciena. You probably aren't familiar with Ciena — the company isn't really a household name. But every internet user has relied on the company's products; Ciena makes the hardware and software that makes the fiber optic cables connecting the world light up with data.  That's everything from local fiber networks for broadband ISPs to the massive undersea cables that connect continents. There's a high probability that this very podcast came to you over a Ciena network, in fact — the company is everywhere. That means almost every single Decoder idea is right here, sitting on the backbone of the internet. Links:  What is WDM or DWDM? | Ciena Southern Cross achieves first 1 Tb/s Transmission across Pacific with Ciena | Ciena The invisible seafaring industry that keeps the internet afloat | Verge The internet really is a series of tubes | Vergecast Meta is building the ‘mother of all' subsea cables | Verge Ciena CEO: Prepare for the AI wave | Fierce Network The secret life of the 500-plus cables that run the internet CNET Fiber-Optic Technology Draws Record Stock Value | NYT Transcript: https://www.theverge.com/e/24115288 Credits: Decoder is a production of The Verge and part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Our producers are Kate Cox and Nick Statt. Our editor is Callie Wright. Our supervising producer is Liam James. The Decoder music is by Breakmaster Cylinder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Animācijas filmas „Straume” fenomenālie panākumi radījuši vēlmi ne vienam vien komersantam uzdrukāt filmas varoņus uz krekliem, krūzītēm, izmantot marketinga pasākumos un vēl daudzos citos veidos. Tik vienkārši gan nebūs, ka tikai drukās un viss. Ko un kā drīkst un nedrīkst darīt ar aizsargātiem autordarbiem un preču zīmēm, skaidrojam raidījumā Kā labāk dzīvot. Skaidro Latvijas Izpildītāju un producentu apvienības izpilddirektore Liena Edvardsa, Patentu valdes Attīstības un starptautiskās sadarbības departamenta direktore Ilze Grava un AKKA/LAA padomes prezidents Kārlis Kazāks. "Ja gribas izmantot cita radītu darbu, vienmēr visdrošāk ir pavaicāt atļauju," atzīst Kārlis Kazāks. "Sabiedrībai ir svarīgi saprast: autors radīja darbu, tas viņa īpašums. Tikai viņš var izlemt, vai viņš grib to redzēt uz krūzītēm. Viņš var pateikt - es negribu šo redzēt uz krūzītēm, un viss. Tas nedrīkst nonākt uz krūzītēm, jo autors negrib savu tumši pelēko kaķi, piemēram, redzēt uz krūzītēm. Tā nav runa tikai par naudu. Parasti to asociē ar naudu. Tā ir runa par autora tiesībām izvēlēties, ko ar savu darbu tālāk darīt.  Jā, mūsdienās tas ir sarežģīti, jo bieži ir pārstāvju pārstāvji, producentu kompānijas, tiesību īpašnieki. Ja tu izdomā ražot krūzīti pats uz savu galvu, tu dabūt krāgā ne jau Matīsu Kažu vai Gintu Zilbalodi, tu dabū krāgā kaut kādus cilvēkus, kas kaut ko saprot no juridiskām lietām." "Ir jāciena cita īpašums," norāda Kārlis Kazāks. Ilze Grava pieblist, ka "saistībā ar autortiesībām, gan ar rūpniecisko īpašumu preču zīmēm, dizaina paraugiem, ja mājās izcepsi kūku vai sev uztaisīsi T kreklu, to var lietot. Arī izglītības nolūkos. Ja tas ir komerciālos nolūkos, ir jāprasa atļauja". Runājot konkrēti par filmu "Straume" un tās tēliem, arī producents Matīss Kaža jau ir norādījis, ka režisora Ginta Zilbaloža filmas "Straume" tēlu skiču izmantošana komerciālos nolūkos bez licences ir likuma pārkāpums. To viņš minējis, komentējot iespēju iegādāties dažādas preces ar animācijas darba personāžu atveidojumu.

Hoy ofrecemos nuestro cuarto capítulo de la guía de lectura para mejor entender y disfrutar #Cienañosdesoledad del colombiano #GabrielGarcíaMárquez. Para esta ocasión nos dedicamos a indagar en algunas de las estrategias narrativas presentes en el libro, como la inversión entre lo objetivo y lo fantástico, y las formas que se utilizan para construir algunos memorables episodios, como el descubrimiento del hielo, la levitación del #padreReyna, o la subida al cielo de #Remedioslabella. Bienvenidos y no dejen de leer la novela para mejor comprender las decisiones tomadas para la elaboración de la serie.

Con el reciente estreno de la serie basada en la novela #Cienañosdesoledad de #GabrielGarcíaMárquez en #Netflix, queremos ofrecer un único consejo: leer la novela para apreciar y comprender mejor cómo se desarrolló la serie. Y para eso ofreceremos cuatro capítulos para que sean una invitación y motivación para leer mejor la novela. En este primer capítulo exploraramos Macondo y la historia de la familia Buendía, proporcionando datos, elementos y estructuras que enriquecerán la experiencia de lectura. Esperen un segundo capítulo dedicado a lo real imaginario, el tercero sobre el tiempo y el narrador, y el cuarto sobre estrategias narrativas.

Ofrecemos nuestro segundo capítulo de la guía de lectura para #Cienañosdesoledad de #GarcíaMárquez, con la ilusión de que todos leamos y comprendamos mejor la obra para sacarla de lugares comunes y frases vacías. Invitamos a leer mejor la novela para poder comprender mejor la serie realizada en #Netflix. En esta ocasión, vamos a concentrarnos en lo real maravilloso, así como en las cuatro dimensiones donde se mueve en la novela: lo mágico, lo milagroso, lo mítico-legendario y lo fantástico.

'Duh' was a common phase when I was an adolescent.  Kids used it in a not-so-nice way to let the other person know that what they were stating was obvious.  In all of my years in customer experience management, it never occurred to me to consider the impact of partnerships on CX. If you think about it, it's a 'duh.' On today's show, I'm excited to introduce Theresa Caragol, who has authored  Partnering Success: The Force Multiplier to Achieve Exponential Growth. Theresa shares powerful insights on how to move beyond “random acts of partnering” and build intentional strategies that drive meaningful business outcomes. We explore Achieve Unite's three-part framework—talent development, ecosystem strategy, and profitable growth programs—and its role in fostering successful partnerships. Other key topics include: Why strategic partnerships are essential to delivering exceptional customer experiences. Common misconceptions leaders have about partnerships and how to uncover gaps in their strategies. The concept of “partner lifetime value” versus “customer lifetime value” and the unique benefits of prioritizing it. Tune in to learn how to create partnerships that not only fuel growth but also elevate your customer experience to the next level! Show Notes: 2025 Partnering Trends: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/2025-partnering-success-trends-theresa-caragol-bc7mf/?trackingId=O%2F4Y2pViSJa%2BFsYtopOTpw%3D%3D Link to what we would tell our younger selves: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/letter-our-younger-selves-theresa-caragol-czzoe/?trackingId=01m35CVRRhuwhlMSwAbtyQ%3D%3D All the partnering success monthly editions https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6932307608557010944/ Partnering Success book for order: https://theresacaragol.com/partnering-success-book/ Press release Partnering success book: https://www.einpresswire.com/article/739586771/theresa-caragol-s-new-book-shows-how-strategic-partnerships-drive-today-s-business-success Meet Theresa Theresa Caragol is the Founder and CEO of AchieveUnite Inc. A visionary leader with over 20 years of experience in global partnerships and strategic alliances valued at $500M+. She has driven business growth across 50+ countries through innovative collaboration. Theresa is passionate about empowering leaders through growth, trust, and collaboration. With expertise in leadership development, emotional intelligence, and partnerships, Theresa has trained thousands in leadership, channel, and partnering best practices. She also designs programs for companies, associations, and universities. A sought-after speaker and author of Partnering Success: The Force Multiplier to Achieve Exponential Growth (Amazon #1 New Release and best seller in 20+ categories), Theresa has held executive roles at Extreme Networks, Ciena, and Nortel. She holds an MBA, an Executive Master's in Leadership, and an executive coaching certification.

Cien Años de Soledad, Creature Comandos, Queer, Palomas Negras|You Rocket #DreamProductions #CienAñosDeSoledad #Queer #GlobosDeOro, #Queer, #Joan, #CienAñosDeSoledad y #DreamProductions � En #YouRocket, celebramos lo mejor del cine, la literatura y la diversidad cultural. Analizamos las nominaciones más destacadas de los #GlobosDeOro, exploramos la influencia del movimiento #Queer en la industria creativa, y profundizamos en la serie inspirada en #CienAñosDeSoledad. También hablamos del impacto de Joan, una historia que redefine los límites, y los próximos proyectos de #DreamProductions. ¡Únete para estar al día con todo lo que está marcando tendencia! #CulturaPop #CineYSeries #Diversidad #LiteraturaAdaptada

#GlobosDeOro, #Queer, #Joan, #CienAñosDeSoledad y #DreamProductions � En #YouRocket, celebramos lo mejor del cine, la literatura y la diversidad cultural. Analizamos las nominaciones más destacadas de los #GlobosDeOro, exploramos la influencia del movimiento #Queer en la industria creativa, y profundizamos en la serie inspirada en #CienAñosDeSoledad. También hablamos del impacto de Joan, una historia que redefine los límites, y los próximos proyectos de #DreamProductions. ¡Únete para estar al día con todo lo que está marcando tendencia! #CulturaPop #CineYSeries #Diversidad #LiteraturaAdaptada Ver menos

Keri Gilder, CEO of Colt, joins the Light Reading podcast to explain the significance of Colt and Ciena completing the first 1.2 Tbit/s wavelength transmission across the Atlantic Ocean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Take a Network Break! We’ve got a full menu for our post-Thanksgiving episode. We start with a host of critical CVEs affecting Veritas and a couple more for QNAP. Cisco announces EOL for two version of its ACI software, Verizon runs field trials for 1.6Tbps throughput in a single wavelength (with Ciena optical transceivers), and... Read more »

Take a Network Break! We’ve got a full menu for our post-Thanksgiving episode. We start with a host of critical CVEs affecting Veritas and a couple more for QNAP. Cisco announces EOL for two version of its ACI software, Verizon runs field trials for 1.6Tbps throughput in a single wavelength (with Ciena optical transceivers), and... Read more »

Take a Network Break! We’ve got a full menu for our post-Thanksgiving episode. We start with a host of critical CVEs affecting Veritas and a couple more for QNAP. Cisco announces EOL for two version of its ACI software, Verizon runs field trials for 1.6Tbps throughput in a single wavelength (with Ciena optical transceivers), and... Read more »

Let's dig into the topic of AI and the data center boom! On this podcast, Ciena's International CTO Jürgen Hatheier speaks with special guest Jérôme Totel, Group Strategy & Innovation Director at Data4, a major European operator and investor in the data center market. The two discuss the critical role data centers play in AI. They cover energy demands and the importance of Power Use Efficiency, AI training and inference and how Europe can take a leading position in the AI race.

On this episode, Ciena India's Head of Engineering, Vineet Vohra and software engineers Manish Chopra and Ruby Saxena have a no holds barred conversation around their favorite work milestones, advice they would give aspiring engineers, how Artificial Intelligence is impacting their work environment and the importance of building an innovative, all-inclusive work culture. Stay tuned for an insider's view from the team that drove many of Ciena's many innovations including Navigator Network Control Suite and WaveRouter.

One of the optical networking industry's most approachable tech evangelists and all-around nice guys is retiring soon. Ciena's SVP and CTO Stephen Alexander joins the Light Reading podcast for a look back and a look ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's video, we dive deep into the latest stock trades with some outstanding wins on the board. We're discussing key market moves and breaking down the performance of top stocks like Light (up 6%), Ciena (CIEN) (up 2.25%), and NRG Energy (NRG) (up 1%). These stocks have been showing significant strength, making this a highly profitable day for traders. However, we also review the challenges, particularly with NRG's after-hours performance, which showed a brief 7% increase, only to pull back to 1%. We discuss how strategic trading decisions are made using data from OVTLYR and how members are managing their portfolios for maximum gains. The video also covers recent updates on NRG Energy, including news that the company lifted its fiscal year 2024 adjusted EBITDA guidance, a move that caused excitement among investors. Meanwhile, Light is attracting attention due to rumors of a potential acquisition by Nvidia, which could push the stock significantly higher in the coming days. The video is not just about the market gains today—it's about how smart trading can maximize profits while minimizing risk. Using specific strategies, including rolling options to lock in gains and reinvesting in promising opportunities, we explain the techniques behind the success stories coming from our community. The video features real-time analysis and trading tactics that have led to impressive returns, such as rolling from Light's 55-strike calls to 60s, capturing a 53.6% gain, and executing a similar strategy on Ciena to secure a 27% return. Members of the OVTLYR community share their big wins, including standout trades like a 204% overnight profit and more examples of how using advanced data tools and disciplined strategies leads to consistent success in the market. Whether it's increasing position sizes, managing options, or identifying key stocks poised for growth, this video provides actionable insights for traders of all levels. Join us as we analyze the markets, examine the impact of investor psychology, and uncover where the next big opportunities lie. We also discuss important trading indicators like the Bullish Percent Index and market breadth to help guide future decisions. If you're looking to make better trading choices, this is a must-watch video. #StockMarket #TradingStrategy #NRG #Ciena #LightStock #StockAnalysis #BullishMarket #OptionsTrading #InvestorTips #StockWins #StockTrading #MarketUpdates #InvestSmart

In this Telemetry News Now episode, hosts Philip Gervasi, Leon Adato, and Justin Ryburn dive into the latest tech headlines. They discuss Verizon's $20 billion acquisition of Frontier Communications, the first legally binding international AI safety treaty, and the groundbreaking 1.6 Tbps optical transmission milestone achieved by Ciena and Arelion. The trio also touches on the national security concerns of BGP routing and Oracle's expansion of multi-cloud capabilities with AWS, Google, and Microsoft. Plus, a roundup of upcoming tech events you won't want to miss!

Step behind the curtain and delve into the captivating world of product innovation in our latest episode. Join Raf Francis, Director of Product Line Management, Dan Rivaud, Systems Design Architecture Engineer, and host Gina Nienaber as they provide an in-depth look at the cutting-edge technologies and intricate design considerations that went into WaveRouter, Ciena's family of purpose-built coherent metro routers. Whether you're an aspiring innovator, a technology enthusiast, or simply curious about the inner workings of groundbreaking products, this discussion will educate and inspire.

Welcome to today's market analysis session, where we simplify trading and turn strategies into tangible profits. In this video, we dive into the latest insights and strategies, using advanced data analytics to identify lucrative trading opportunities and minimize risk. First, we examine the SPY (S&P 500 ETF), which continues to show a strong buy signal as of July 11th. The SPY is holding a profitable position with the 10-day moving average above the 20-day and the price well above the 50-day moving average. This indicates a bullish trend in the market, suggesting that the momentum is likely to continue. We also review the broader market sectors. Most sectors are displaying bullish signals, except for staples. Notably, utilities, which had previously been bearish, have recently turned bullish, indicating a significant recovery. This shift creates a range of opportunities for new trades. Several stocks are highlighted in today's analysis: XLF (Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund) – XLF is currently in a stable position, but our heat map analysis points to an exit strategy. The stock has moved from G14 to G16, and we plan to close our position in XLF tomorrow, hitting our exit target. FI (Fiserv) – Fiserv has shown strong performance, and we are closing this position today. We initially bought it at $9.07 and are selling it at $6.99, realizing a profit of 23.86% per contract. This trade has contributed a 1.97% growth to our portfolio. CIE (Ciena Corporation) – We're also closing out of Ciena. We entered the position around $5.85 and are exiting today at $7.85, achieving a 34.11% gain. This trade has added a 2.94% impact to our portfolio. XLB (Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund) – XLB continues to perform well, and there are no immediate signals to exit. We are maintaining our position as it shows promising growth. RF (Regions Financial) – This trade was placed recently and is progressing as expected. We are holding onto RF for now, targeting our goal of G29. In addition to managing existing positions, we explore new trading opportunities. After running a market scan, we identified several candidates: Cube (CUBE) – Cube did not meet our criteria due to a lack of open interest, so we're skipping this stock. EQR (Equity Residential) – EQR also did not make the cut due to insufficient performance for our strategy, so it has been removed from consideration. HOG (Harley-Davidson) – While Harley-Davidson has potential, the high extrinsic value makes it less appealing, and we're passing on this trade. NC (NACCO Industries) – NC stands out as a solid opportunity. We are entering a position with the September 20th 62.5 calls, as the stock has upward potential and room to grow. To finalize our trades, we use the VIP Investors Toolkit and Power Scanner to ensure every trade aligns with our strategy and risk management principles. This comprehensive approach allows us to make informed decisions and effectively manage our portfolio. Today's session was dynamic, filled with strategic closures and new opportunities. By leveraging advanced data analytics and following a disciplined trading approach, we continue to achieve strong results in the market. For more insights and strategies, be sure to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with our daily market analyses. #StockMarket #TradingStrategy #ProfitHacking #SPY #XLF #FI #Ciena #XLB #RF #NC #StockAnalysis #MarketTrends #InvestmentTips #FinancialFreedom #TradingTips #StockTrading #OVTLYRData

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is generating a lot of buzz with bold predictions about its transformative potential. On this podcast, Ciena's International CTO Jürgen Hatheier speaks with special guest Fánan Henriques, Director of Vodafone Business International & EU Cluster, about AI's impact on the network. They talk about ways AI can improve business productivity and explore how AI can improve network planning, operations, customer service, fault detection, security, and more. Fánan also shares some lessons learned and successes Vodafone has seen utilizing AI in its own business.

In our latest episode, we chat with Franck Cormier, the Lead Partner and President of Smarttasking Inc. He shares insights from his extensive career, having held roles at AT&T, Orange Business Services, Ciena, and Vodafone, focusing on driving innovation and transformation. Franck shares a leadership philosophy grounded in three key principles that were born from a client complaint that led to a strategic pricing review. First, there is the need to "think the future from the future," which involves envisioning long-term goals and planning. Next is the necessity of "bringing the team together on a common agenda," fostering collaboration and unity within the organization. Lastly, he highlights the value of "creating impact from the start," ensuring that initial efforts yield tangible results to build momentum and credibility. In addition to these principles, Franck is deeply committed to fostering innovation and creating an environment where teams can thrive. He champions the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership, believing that understanding and addressing the human aspects of change are vital for success. Franck's approach is not just about implementing strategies but also about nurturing a culture of continuous improvement and resilience, explaining that organizations need to accept that some initiatives will not scale. He notes that in a world where the pace of change is accelerating and there is a lot of volatility and uncertainty, it is crucial for companies to adapt and support those who can play an active role in the organization and making sure that they are supported to ensure that their visions are realized. Original music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lynz Floren⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Australia is ranked as one of the world's top countries for digital readiness. On this episode, Kathryn Jones, Executive of National Infrastructure Projects at Telstra InfraCo and Ciena's Lead for the Telstra account, Matt Hayes discuss what Ciena, Ericsson and Telstra have been doing to strengthen Australia's role as a global digital hub. They also discuss Telstra InfraCo's intercity fibre network build which is currently underway to help future-proof Australia's connectivity needs for the next 20+ years.

Network timing and synchronization has become critical to deliver service performance and resiliency in 5G networks and beyond. In this podcast, Heavy Reading's Sterling Perrin and Ciena's Bashar Abdullah discuss the relevance of the topic for network operators, its challenges and implications, and tools to efficiently deploy it. Sponsored by Ciena. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the past few years, Ciena's Blue Planet division has supported Building STEPS, a nonprofit organization in Baltimore, as part of its Digital Inclusion program. Tune in for an inspiring conversation between Building STEPS' Debra Hettleman and Ciena's Beth Dolce and Beth Hunter as they dive into the ways this collaboration has sparked students' interest in the industry.

Alejandra Ríos, mejor conocida como Ale, es una emprendedora y empresaria líder en la región. Estudió Gastronomía en Ambrosia, Administración Financiera en el Tec de Monterrey y cuenta con un MBA por la Harvard Business School. Durante su trayectoria, ha tenido distintos roles trabajando en un banco de inversión, después como Gerente de Planeación Financiera para Starbucks y más tarde, se desempeñó como Gerente de Planificación Financiera para operaciones financieras en Alsea. Actualmente, es directora general de Ambrosia, una empresa dedicada a la creación y organización de experiencias culinarias, siendo parte de eventos sociales y corporativos garantizando el sello de excelencia y calidad. Además, es ángel inversionista de diferentes empresas como Mujer Financiera, Básicos de México, Cervecería Colima, Pacto, Ciena, entre muchos otros. Ale es shark en Shark Tank México, parte del comité de inversión en fondos de VC como 500 Latam, Meraki Ventures, y es esposa, speaker internacional y una mujer que nos enseña cómo construir nuestro camino con un plan y enfoque más grande que nosotros.

Ciena's Kailem Anderson explains the challenges telcos face in managing legacy OSS/BSS, and why Ciena used AI and a Kubernetes architecture in its new Blue Planet OSS platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heavy Reading's Sterling Perrin and Ciena's Francisco Sant'Anna discuss the current priorities of network operators on 5G transport and the state of the market, based on the results from the recent 5G Network Strategies Operator Survey. Sponsored by Ciena. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to IoT Coffee Talk #198 where we have a chat about all things IoT over a cup of coffee or two with some of the industry's leading business minds, thought leaders and technologists in a totally unscripted, organic format. Thanks for joining us. Sit back with a cup of Joe and enjoy the morning banter.This week, Bill, Pete, Rob, Andreea, Jan, Tom, Marc, Dimitri, and Leonard reporting from MWC 2024 jump on Web3 to talk about:* BAD KARAOKE: Leonard's hack job version of Chick Corea's "Spain"* Welcome to Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona from the Ciena booth at Fira!* Marc's IoT Stars update! * How to grow your YouTube channel! Social media rubbernecking* IoT Stars is dead! Next year, Gen AI Stars! Be ready for it!* Meeting Ray Ozzie and hanging with Alistair Fulton and Blues* NTN - an extraterrestrial hype?* 5G is dead and should be resurrected,... FAST!* Private 5G networks - dead or alive?* AI, the savior once again? Or is it?* Bill's DistribuTech update - Electrification!* Are events back? Maybe 2024 will be a better year?* Jan's Industry 4.0 update on LoRaWAN* Security First is tragically a bad business model* Congrats ROB!!! Congrats Nick! Rob is going to be a grandpa,... eventually!* Cyber Resilience Act in the EU - Marc goes political and geopolitical! Answer, VPN!!It's a great episode. Grab an extraordinarily expensive latte at your local coffee shop and check out the whole thing. You will get all you need to survive another week in the world of IoT and greater tech!Thanks for listening to us! Watch episodes at http://iotcoffeetalk.com/. Your hosts include Leonard Lee, Stephanie Atkinson, Marc Pous, David Vasquez, Rob Tiffany, Bill Pugh, Rick Bullotta and special guests. We support Elevate Our Kids to bridge the digital divide by bringing K-12 computing devices and connectivity to support kids' education in under-resourced communities. Please donate.

As the demand for seamless connectivity skyrockets globally, Australia is emerging as a vital digital hub. On this episode of the Ciena Insights Podcast, Jarrod Nink, Chief Operating Officer at Vocus offers an insider's perspective to how the Australian network provider is capitalizing on this surging demand for bandwidth. Nink also shares more on Vocus' dynamic collaborations with global hyperscalers and its commitment to using the very best in networking technology, elaborating on Vocus' recently announced plans to deploy Ciena's WaveLogic 6.

Ciena's Adaptive Network vision for guiding network evolution with enhanced programmability, scale, automation, and intelligence first set sail back in 2018—and it's even more relevant today with the growing presence of AI, 5G, and cloud. On this episode, Mark Bieberich, VP of Portfolio Marketing at Ciena, discusses how the Adaptive Network enables service providers to optimize their existing infrastructures while incorporating new technologies and ways of leveraging their network assets. This podcast also features Ciena customers who have embraced the Adaptive Network vision.

An Assessment of Key 5G-IoT Ecosystem Developments Including 5G Sustainability Market Shapers, Top Sustainability Suppliers, and Vodafone Microsoft GenAI Alliance In this episode of The 5G Factor, our series that focuses on all things 5G, the IoT, and the ecosystem as a whole, I'm joined by my colleague and fellow analyst, Todd R Weiss, for a look at the top 5G developments and what's going on that caught our eye including a review of the top market shapers in the 5G sustainability realm, why we see Ciena, Cisco, Ericsson, Juniper, and Nokia offer the mobile network portfolios that fulfill the topmost 5G sustainability objectives, and how the new Vodafone Microsoft alliance focused on generative AI, cloud, and digital services can improve Vodafone's customer experience and sustainability profile.  Our conversation focused on: 5G Sustainability Market Shapers. 5G network equipment providers (NEPs) are prioritizing the fulfillment of their organization-wide sustainability goals. NEPs are making tangible, measurable progress, including attaining science-based targets (SBTs) and developing ways to reduce waste and responsibly managing the lifecycle of their products. We assess how mobile ecosystem suppliers are embedding energy efficiency advances in product design and portfolio development across silicon, software, and systems from inception and throughout the entire lifecycle management in full alignment with energy orchestration and green operations. Ring of Honor: Top 5G Sustainability NEPs. We identified and reviewed what we believe are the top five network equipment provider 5G sustainability portfolios across the mobile ecosystem today, noting why the players are selected based on our analytical perspective, their ability meeting the top sustainability strategy goals and capabilities, as well as their ecosystem-wide influence in powering ecosystem cooperation and support. The top players who made our Ring of Honor include Ciena, Cisco, Ericsson, Juniper, and Nokia.  Vodafone and Microsoft - New Ten-Year Alliance Spotlights GenAI: Vodafone and Microsoft formed a ten-year strategic alliance with the topmost objectives of transforming Vodafone's customer experience using Microsoft's generative AI acumen, hyperscale Vodafone's managed IoT connectivity platform, develop new digital and financial services for businesses - especially small/medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Europe and Africa - and overhaul Vodafone's global data center cloud strategy. Vodafone will invest $1.5 billion over the next 10 years in cloud and customer-focused AI services developed in concurrence with Microsoft. We examine why the new Vodafone and Microsoft alliance can broaden their channel influence across the digital ecosystems of Europe and Africa, especially across the opportunity-rich SME realm by using generative AI and hybrid cloud flexibility to uplift the customer experience and improve energy efficiency and sustainability performance across mobile networks, especially within data center environments. Now the partnership can demonstrate the full ecosystem benefits that are emerging from tighter collaboration between telcos and hyperscalers. Disclosure: The Futurum Group is a research and advisory firm that engages or has engaged in research, analysis, and advisory services with many technology companies, including those mentioned in this article. The author does not hold any equity positions with any company mentioned in this article. Analysis and opinions expressed herein are specific to the analyst individually and data and other information that might have been provided for validation, not those of The Futurum Group as a whole.  

Jim Moylan is perhaps our first CFO guest to list the leasing of oil rigs as one of the experiences that best prepared him for a CFO role. Of course, he makes it clear that the experience is worthy of mention not so much because of what he was selling but because he was selling at all. “The best way to learn what a company does and understand its value proposition is to be a salesperson, and I have told this to people everywhere that I've been,” comments Moylan, whose stint as a salesman helped to kick off a 22-year career climb inside the ever-evolving world of energy company Sonat, Inc. Sonat would provide Moylan with an expansive and varied career narrative. Having become known inside the company for his FP&A savvy, Moylan had a tenure that spanned a variety of leadership roles and included overseeing corporate strategy during a period of time when the company executed four acquisitions and two divestitures. He would also serve as president of one of the company's largest subsidiaries. Today, while Sonat resembles a sturdy bookend at one end of Moylan's career, Ciena—the networking systems company where he has now logged 15 years as CFO—could likely serve as the other. At Ciena, supply chain challenges have remained top-of-mind in 2022. “The priority for the company and for me personally is to address our supply chain problem, fix it, and repair our image in the minds of our customers—because not only have we disrupted our business, but also we've disrupted their businesses,” remarks Moylan, who notes that Ciena's product offerings depend on the regular replenishment of parts inventories comprising some 10,000 SKUs. As with many finance leadership resumes, long tenures as well as the transactional nature of the finance field are what punctuate Moylan's career. Turn back the clock to 1999, and Sonat was being acquired by El Paso Energy, a move that led Moylan to step into a CFO role at SCI Systems, the first of a succession of four CFO appointments for him within a mere 8 years. Reports Moylan: “If it didn't work for me, it didn't work for me—and if I learned that quickly, l would leave.” –Jack Sweeney

What a year! In 2023 we were joined by so many amazing customers, industry experts and organizations. To close out another successful year, Bo Gowan shares our most popular episodes.

This episode features Matt Hayes, CTO at Highline – a regional ISP owned by ITC Capital, serving Michigan, Nebraska, Texas, Kansas, Colorado and Georgia – and Kevin Sheehan, CTO of the Americas at Ciena, a partner of Highline's. We discuss where and how Highline is helping to close the digital divide for unserved and underserved regions with public and private funds, what role Ciena is playing in spurring those deployments and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ciena Corp's Q4 2023 earnings call, unedited

In this episode of Market Mondays, we dive deep into the world of investing, technology, and cryptocurrencies with our special guest, Chris Lyons. Join us as we explore a range of topics, from the intersection of tech and investing to the burgeoning fields of crypto and AI.**What We Covered:**1. **Exclusive Interview with Chris Lyons:** We discuss tech, investing, crypto, AI, and CLF, focusing on increasing diversity in these spaces. Chris also shares insights from his background and his thoughts on art in the digital age. 2. **Remembering Charlie Munger:** Reflecting on the legacy of the late Charlie Munger, we explore the top 5 lessons we've learned and adapted from his profound wisdom in investing.3. **Gold's New Peaks:** Analyzing the reasons behind gold hitting all-time highs and what it means for investors.4. **Financial Stress in America:** With 74% of Americans stressed about finances, we discuss whether we're on the brink of a financial crisis.5. **Bitcoin's Rollercoaster:** Bitcoin hit $42,000. We delve into the key lessons from this surge and debate whether it's the right time to invest in crypto.6. **Meeting with the Vice President:** A behind-the-scenes look at our recent meeting with the vice president and its implications for the financial sector.7. **Bitcoin's Future:** Could Bitcoin reach $100,000 in 2024? We analyze the possibilities and implications.8. **Finding the Next NVDA:** Strategies to identify the stock of the year for 2024, following the footsteps of NVDA's success.9. **The Step Children of the Tech Sector:** We discuss six overlooked tech stocks (HP, Softbank Group, Cisco, Texas Instruments, Corning, Ciena) and debate which ones are worth adding to your portfolio.10. **Cryptocurrency Performance Update:** Year-to-date returns of major cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bit Digital, Coinbase, Riot, and Microstrategy.11. **Zuckerberg's Meta Stock Sale:** Unpacking the implications of Mark Zuckerberg selling $189 million worth of Meta stock.Stay tuned for these insightful discussions and much more. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon to stay updated on all our content!#MarketMondays #Investing #ChrisLyons #Crypto #Bitcoin #TechStocks #CharlieMunger #GoldInvesting #FinancialCrisis #NVDA #TechSector #Cryptocurrency #MetaStock #ZuckerbergSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/marketmondays/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Perry Kamel has served in numerous leadership roles; Global executive, COO, CEO many times.  He has led many organizations through growth and turn arounds by focusing on the people- not the numbers.  Perry shares his experiences and thoughts on: Difference between management and leadership It's all about the people- the rest will follow Never stop learning- never stop reading Also, Perry speaks to how his experience in the US Navy created his servant leadership skills. Siemens, Accenture, McKinsey, BroadPoint Communications, Ciena, Maxamine … Perry has been a CEO, CMO, EVP for brand names.  His first CEO role was withing six years of separating from the US Navy.  Perry served as a Service Warfare Officer in the United States Navy and quickly earned a reputation for advancing the careers of those around him.  After earning a BSEE at Cornell, his education continued with a MSEE and Wharton MBA.  Thank you to ACG Denver for being a sponsor of CXO Conversations Podcast.  Association for Corporate Growth in its role as the hub of the middle market business community for quality networking, education and events. Connections are made, deals are formed and thought leadership is exchanged.     Enjoy the show? Review us on iTunes- thanks!  Thank you Jalan Crossland for lending your award-winning banjo skills to CXO Conversations.

Ciena customer Cogent Communications operates one of the largest fiber-optic networks in the world, carrying around 1/4 of all internet traffic today. The ISP acquired the legacy Sprint long-haul fiber network from T-Mobile earlier this year. In this wide-ranging conversation, Cogent Founder and CEO Dave Schaeffer sits down with Ciena's CTO Steve Alexander and outlines the company's plans for the network, including a data center footprint of around 1.9 million square feet. Dave also shares his views on what it takes to build a better internet backbone and discusses wavelength services.

In this episode, Donald speaks with Kevin, the Chief Technology Officer of the Americas at Ciena. They discuss the complexities and challenges of B2B enterprise selling.  Kevin shares insights into the evolving landscape of enterprise deals, emphasizing the importance of understanding the "why" behind a product or service offering. The conversation highlights the need for effective communication and providing memorable examples to decision-making committees, ultimately leading to successful outcomes. The Increasing Complexity of B2B Enterprise Selling As technology advances, B2B enterprise selling has become more complex and confusing.  The integration of tools like AI adds layers of complexity to the selling process.  It is crucial to adhere to the basics and understand the fundamentals of enterprise selling. The Role of Kevin as the Chief Technology Officer of the Americas Kevin leads a technical team of sales engineers and sales specialists at Sienna. The team's primary objective is to assist business customers in making the right purchasing decisions. Challenges in Enterprise-level and Complex Deals  In the past, individual decision-makers played a key role in the purchasing process. However, in today's enterprise deals, decision-making power rests with a complex council of decision-makers. Sales professionals must equip their customers with the necessary skills and tools to present the value proposition to the entire decision-making council effectively. Shifting Focus from the "What" to the "Why" -Previously, the sales pitch predominantly focused on describing the technical aspects of the product (the "what"). With the involvement of decision-making committees, it has become crucial to emphasize the "why" behind the product/service offering. Sales teams need to explain the importance of the proposed solution, its impact on the customer's business, and provide real-life examples to support their claims. This shift towards the "why" ensures a comprehensive understanding of the value proposition and makes it more memorable. Enhancing Memorability and Communication It is insufficient to rely solely on PowerPoint presentations or technical demonstrations to convey the value proposition. The sales team should strive to provide the customer with simple, memorable, and repeatable examples. These examples enable the customer to share their enthusiasm and effectively communicate the value proposition to their peers within the decision-making committee. B2B enterprise selling has become increasingly complex, necessitating a shift in sales strategies. Understanding the "why" behind a product or service offering and effectively communicating this value proposition to decision-making committees is crucial for success.  Kevin emphasizes the importance of providing memorable examples and enabling customers to become effective ambassadors for the proposed solution. By focusing on the "why," sales teams can establish a deeper connection with customers and increase the chances of winning complex enterprise deals. "When you go to these decision-making committees, there's always others on the committee, but not necessarily in the room with you that are very interested in the why." - Kevin Sheehan Resources Ciena Sponsorship Offers This episode is brought to you in part by Hubspot. With HubSpot sales hubs, your data tools and teams join a single platform to close deals and turn prospects into pipelines. Try it for yourself at hubspot.com/sales. 2.            This episode is brought to you in part by LinkedIn. Are you tired of prospective clients not responding to your emails? Sign up for a free 60-day trial of LinkedIn Sales Navigator at linkedin.com/tse. 3.            This episode is brought to you in part by Calendly. Calendly is the leading meeting scheduling software that automates your scheduling, speeds up your sales cycle, and closes more deals. Get started for free or learn more at calendly.com. 4.            This episode is brought to you in part by the TSE Sales Foundation. Improve your connection on LinkedIn and land three or five appointments with our LinkedIn prospecting course. Go to the salesevangelist.com/linkedin. Credits As one of our podcast listeners, we value your opinion and always want to improve the quality of our show. Complete our two-minute survey here: thesalesevangelist.com/survey. We'd love for you to join us for our next episodes by tuning in on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, or Spotify. Audio provided by Free SFX, Soundstripe, and Bensound. Other songs used in the episodes are as follows: The Organ Grinder written by Bradley Jay Hill, performed by Bright Seed, and Produced by Brightseed and Hill.

In 2021, Digital Promise and Ciena announced the launch of the Ciena Solutions Challenge, a global design challenge for middle and high school students to create innovative solutions that address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals within their communities. Now entering its third year, Karissa Bowen, Senior Project Manager of Learning Experience Design at Digital Promise joins the podcast to talk with Ciena's Beth Hunter, Director of ESG Communications and Social Impact, about the impact the program has made on students around the world, while sharing inspiring stories about her experiences.

In this episode of The 5G Factor, our series that focuses on all things 5G, the IoT, and the ecosystem as a whole, I'm joined by my colleague and fellow analyst, Todd Weiss, for a look at the top 5G developments and what's going on that caught our eye. Our conversation focused on: Nokia Driving Key PON-related 5G/Small Cell Innovations. The recent Fiber Connect 2023 event fully showed why fiber optics plays an essential role in 5G network builds and capabilities. Nokia, for instance, demonstrated its Build America, Buy America (BABA) compliance, 25G PON starter kit aimed at 10Gbp+ service opportunities, its Corteca home connectivity software aimed at monetizing and improving broadband experiences such as hybrid workforce environments, expanded its Network-in-a-box program, and strengthened its manufacturing presence in the US through deals with Sanmina in Wisconsin and Fabrinet in California. We discuss why these moves impact the 5G ecosystem, including Nokia's 100G PON collaboration with Vodafone.  Ciena's 5G xHaul Portfolio Syncs up With Key Operator Priorities. In 5G systems, accuracy in frequency, phase, and time synchronization is integral for optimizing RAN performance. We see operators are prioritizing using network timing distribution across their transport infrastructure to complement local Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) at cell sites, providing a more resilient and flexible RAN architecture. Plus, we assess why streamlined visualization and management of timing and synchronization capabilities as well as transport versatility that supports network slicing are key to advancing xHaul innovation and broader adoption, and Calix's ecosystem role in delivering such capabilities.  Calix Mobile Backhaul Portfolio Ready for Prime Time 5G Demands. Given that hundreds or even thousands of smartphones depend on the connection to their base station, we see that mobile operators hold their backhaul providers to the highest levels of performance in the industry. As a result, mobile operators want real-time visibility of circuit performance, increasingly demand bandwidth on demand flexibility, and fail-safe circuits. We delve into why Calix's portfolio, such as the Calix AXOS E5 Ethernet Service Access Nodes, deliver the Carrier Ethernet 10G and 1G UNI service demarcation and Ethernet aggregation capabilities key to assuring operators can provide premium business and mobile backhaul services with operational efficiency and service assurance.

Around 65% of India's total population is below the age of 35, yet more than 50% of Indian youths are not on track to have the education and skills necessary for employment by 2030. On this podcast, Ciena International's Internal Comms Lead, Shreya Chakraborty speaks with Dr. Kiran Modi, Managing Trustee from Udayan Care, an organization that Ciena is collaborating with to fund digital inclusion initiatives in India. They discuss how we can bridge the disconnect between the demand and supply of skilled labor in India and why this is key for the country to prosper.

"ET phone home" has never been more relevant. We're seeing a wave of phone calls to space, or at least space connectivity from relatively ordinary cell phones. - Apple added SOS - T-Mobile is working with Starlink - AT&T is working with AST SpaceMobile Why? And where is this going? To answer, we chat with a senior director from Ciena. It's a networking giant that supports 85% of the world's largest telcos, with customers like AT&T, Amazon, Google, Deutsche Telekom, Verizon, and the U.S. DoD. Formerly with Nortel, his name is Brian Lavallée.

On this podcast, Highline's CTO Matt Hayes and Ciena's CTO of the Americas Kevin Sheehan have an insightful, wide-ranging discussion on everything from the many challenges and opportunities involved in rolling out rural broadband, to operational excellence in networking, to the great potential and worrying risks of generative AI and its machine-learning capabilities.

In this episode we Build with Theresa Caragol.Theresa Caragol is the founder and CEO, AchieveUnite Inc., a strategic consulting and education firm that provides channel, partnering, and business acceleration services to leaders and global enterprises. With Theresa's leadership, AchieveUnite offers partner and channel development, go-to-market strategy, & channel integration, and executive education forums. Theresa is a sought-after influencer with more than 20 years of experience across over 50 countries, building and managing multi-million-dollar indirect channel teams and strategic alliance programs from inception to sales success. She has developed numerous Executive Advisory Boards and Think Tanks, and co-founded the Baptie Women's Leadership Council. Theresa has received numerous IT industry channel accolades and is a member of the CompTIA Channel Faculty - curriculum development, Baptie Channel Chiefs, Industry Think Tank and Council – Facilitator, as well as Non-Profit Boards: National Choral Society. Theresa Caragol is also a sought-after speaker, trainer, and facilitator, and was recently featured in the books, How To Be A Woman In Technology (While Focusing On What Matters Most) and How to be an Emotionally Intelligent Leader. Prior to founding AchieveUnite Inc., Theresa held senior executive roles at Extreme Networks, Ciena and Nortel. She holds a Bachelors from Virginia Tech, an MBA from the University of Wisconsin, and an Executive Masters in Leadership from Georgetown University Business School. Theresa regularly speaks, writes, and blogs on a variety of topics in notable publications such as Forbes.com, and for some of today's most recognized technology companies.Website: AchieveUnite | Channel Partner Success and InnovationSubscribe to AU's Newsletter: AchieveUnite Partnering Insights Newsletter - AchieveUniteEbook-Thought Leadership: Thought Leadership - AchieveUniteJoin our upcoming PQi workshop:

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