Ciena

Ciena Corporation, the network specialist, provides practical modernization of the electric grid by increasing the versatility and intelligence of the communications network. Ciena helps utilities change the way they compete by enabling new Smart Grid applications and service capabilities while delivering savings through operational convergence and software automation. Ciena solutions are developed in alignment with OPⁿ, our ecosystem-based architecture that leverages packet-optical networking with open software control to make the electric grid more reliable, secure, and efficient—enabling two-way communications and end-to-end monitoring and control of grid assets for an agile, information-powered business.