# Ciena Reviews
**Vendor:** Ciena  
**Category:** [IT Infrastructure Consulting Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/it-infrastructure-consulting)  
**Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 2
## About Ciena
Ciena Corporation is a global manufacturer of communications network equipment and solutions, with expertise in Packet-Optical Transport, Packet-Optical Switching, Carrier Ethernet, and Network Support Services.




## Ciena Reviews
  ### 1. Yes definitely

**Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Hospital & Health Care | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 02, 2021

**Describe the project or task Ciena helped with:**

Haven't engaged yet with the services

**What do you like best about Ciena?**

Support Services and spread across regions

**What do you dislike about Ciena?**

Please provide with Knowledge base about automation products

**Recommendations to others considering Ciena:**

To IT services providers

**What problems is Ciena solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Networking

  ### 2. Packet networking platform is excellent

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Telecommunications | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** September 15, 2018

**Describe the project or task Ciena helped with:**

Have used 8700 for 10 gb and 100 gb both in metro and regional networks for the provision of new services

**What do you like best about Ciena?**

Good programming interface. flexible port configurations.zero touch provisioning

**What do you dislike about Ciena?**

There is nothing that i dislike in this platform


## Ciena Discussions
  - [Training on.products](https://www.g2.com/discussions/training-on-products) - 1 upvote

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## Ciena Features
**Planning**
- Needs Assessment
- Resource Allocation
- Stayed within Budget
- Statement of Work
- Best Practices

**Delivery**
- Technical Expertise
- Met Deadlines
- Meeting Management
- Project Updates
- Scope Management
- Roll-out

**Support**
- Go Live Support
- Documentation
- Training 
- Metrics
- Admin Services

**Team Quality**
- Change Management Skills
- Executive Presence
- Vertical Expertise
- Technology Partnerships

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