Ciena

Ciena Corporation
Company typePublic
IndustryNetworking systems & software
Founded1992 (1992)
FounderDavid Huber, Optelecom (company), and Kevin Kimberlin
Headquarters,
United States
Key people
ProductsNetworking systems and products
Revenue US$4.01 billion (2024)
US$167 million (2024)
US$83.9 million (2024)
Total assets US$5.64 billion (2024)
Total equity US$2.82 billion (2024)
Number of employees
8,657 (2024)
Websiteciena.com
Footnotes / references

Ciena Corporation is an American optical networking systems and software company based in Hanover, Maryland. The company has been described as a vital player in optical connectivity. The company reported revenues of $4 billion and more than 8,500 employees, as of October 2024. Gary Smith serves as president and chief executive officer (CEO).

Customers include AT&T, Deutsche Telekom, KT Corporation and Verizon Communications.