Technology has profoundly changed the way we communicate and consume content; from how we share videos, to how we stream and binge-watch our favorite shows on smart devices. None of this would be possible without the underlying optical networks. But, are networks prepared for this voracious and often unpredictable demand? Enter WaveLogic 5, Ciena's latest generation of coherent technology that will help network operators tackle scale, cost and efficiency challenges in their networks, and enable high bandwidth connectivity to consumers to bring new applications to life. In this episode, Ciena's Scott McFeely and Dino DiPerna discuss how WaveLogic 5's programmable 800G and footprint-optimized solutions will transform network performance and our overall digital experiences.

Episode 19: Celebrating National Engineering Month

It's well understood that we'll be looking at system overload of our global networks due to increasing IoT traffic, emerging 4K and 8K video, and VR applications. To keep up and avoid hitting critical mass, networks have to work smarter, not harder. Join Network Insights each month as we take an in-depth look at the different ways these bandwidth killers force networks to push the boundaries of programmability and intelligence, and meet the innovators and thinkers who are building the infrastructure for our future.