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Ciena
AddedMar 19, 2024
UpdatedJul 9, 2026
Ciena

Ciena

Public

Global telecom solutions provider specializing in network platforms, software, and services.

HQ
Hanover, MD, US
Founded
1992
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Ciena Corporation, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Hanover, Maryland, is a global telecom solutions provider specializing in network platforms, software, and services. The company's core mission is to enable high-performance networking and deliver innovative solutions for the delivery of video, data, and voice traffic across metro, aggregation, and access communications networks worldwide. Ciena's product portfolio includes the 6500 Packet-Optical Platform, Waveserver stackable interconnect system, and the 6500 Reconfigurable Line System, focusing on coherent optical transport, open optical networking, and IP routing and switching services.

Notable figures affiliated with Ciena include Executive Chairman Patrick Nettles and President & CEO Gary Smith. The company is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker CIEN and is a component of the S&P 400. In 2022, Ciena reported revenues of $3.63 billion, an operating income of $223 million, and a net income of $153 million. With total assets of $5.07 billion and total equity of $2.71 billion, Ciena has made significant contributions to the networking systems industry, impacting global telecommunications infrastructure through its advanced networking solutions.

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Ciena - Quick Facts

Who are Ciena's competitors?

Companies similar to Ciena include Infinera, Cisco Systems, Calix and Arista Networks.

When was Ciena founded?

Ciena was founded in 1992.

Where is Ciena's headquarters located?

Ciena's headquarters is located in Hanover, MD, US.

How many employees does Ciena have?

Ciena has 8,313 employees as of Feb 6, 2024.

Ciena - Classification

Industry
  • Hardware
Ownership
  • Public
Technology
  • Networking
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Revenue
  • Recurring
Customer
  • Enterprise
Main Product
  • Network Platforms
Tags
  • Telecom
Unique IDs
  • secCik: 0000936395
  • ticker: CIEN
NAICS
  • 334100Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
  • 330000Manufacturing
  • 334000Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
  • 334110Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
  • 334118Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
SIC
  • 3660Communications Equipment
  • 3661Telephone And Telegraph Apparatus
  • 3600Electronic And Other Electrical Equipment And Components, Except Computer
ISIC
  • 2610Manufacture of electronic components and boards
  • 2630Manufacture of communication equipment
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NAICS
  • 334200Communications Equipment Manufacturing
  • 334210Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing
  • 334290Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing
  • 334400Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
  • 334418Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 517810All Other Telecommunications
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541500Computer Systems Design and Related Services
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 517000Telecommunications
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 517100Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite)
  • 517800All Other Telecommunications
  • 334410Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
  • 513210Software Publishers
  • 517110Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
  • 541510Computer Systems Design and Related Services
  • 517112Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
  • 541511Custom Computer Programming Services
SIC
  • 3669Communications Equipment, NEC
  • 4890Communications Services, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 3500Industrial And Commercial Machinery And Computer Equipment
  • 4000Railroad Transportation
  • 4800Communications
  • 5700Home Furniture, Furnishings, And Equipment Stores
  • 7300Business Services
  • 3570Computer And Office Equipment
  • 5730Radio, Television, Consumer Electronics, And Music Stores
  • 7310Advertising
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 4899Communications Services, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 5734Computer And Computer Software Stores
  • 7313Radio, Television, And Publishers' Advertising Representatives
  • 7371Computer Programming Services
  • 7372Prepackaged Software
ISIC
  • 4652Wholesale of electronic and telecommunications equipment and parts
  • 6190Other telecommunications activities
  • 6201Computer programming activities