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Ciena (CIEN) is a technology company specializing in optical transport systems, routing and switching platforms, and automation software for high-speed connectivity. Founded in 1992, the company serves telecommunications carriers, cloud and data-center operators, cable providers, and enterprise customers worldwide. The company has emerged as a critical enabler of the AI infrastructure boom, with its leading multiplexers, switches, and coherent optical routers connecting GPU clusters across hyperscale data centers. Under CEO Gary Smith, Ciena continues capitalizing on surging bandwidth demand tied to cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and data-center interconnect buildouts across global networks.
