MCP Applications
Level up to intelligent network control
Analytics. Automation. Agility.
Digital connectivity demands continue to increase rapidly. Networking technology is advancing at top speed to keep pace, and IP and optical architectures are converging. Now is the time to go beyond legacy Network Management Systems (NMS) and industry Software-Defined Networking (SDN) practices and take network operations to a new level with multi-layer intelligent network control, offered by Ciena’s Manage, Control and Plan (MCP) Applications.
With Ciena’s MCP domain controller as their foundation, MCP Applications provide analytics, software control, and automation to optimize multi-layer network performance and supercharge network operations to exceptional levels of efficiency and boost business agility.
MCP Applications benefits
Unified multi-layer view
Drive operational efficiencies through consistent and rapid planning, provisioning, and assurance of network services across multi-layer infrastructure with MCP Applications’ centralized, accurate view of the state of multi-vendor optical, Ethernet, and IP infrastructure.
Network performance optimization
Utilize Liquid SpectrumTM, Adaptive IPTM Apps, and advanced analytics apps—all built on the MCP platform—to optimize multi-layer network performance from the photonic layer to the IP layer, and extract the most value from your infrastructure investment.
Automated network operations
Leverage MCP Applications’ open REST APIs and Ciena’s Emulation Cloud to integrate easily with Operational Support Systems (OSS), and streamline and automate end-to-end workflows, reducing OPEX.
Customer references
Migrating to a modernized network capable of automated services is absolutely necessary as we continue to develop 5G and IoT applications.
— Jorge Ribeiro, Head of Infrastructure, Telefónica UK
Press releaseOur customers are consuming data at a breakneck speed and to keep up, we deployed Ciena to build one of the first packet-based transport networks in a transpacific route to reinforce our commitment to world-class telecom service.
— Jeongyeol Lee, Director of ICT Infra Headquarters, SK Telink
Press releaseThis accomplishment also speaks to the tremendously collaborative ecosystem we’ve helped foster with key innovators in optical technology, white box hardware, and software-defined networking.
— Andre Fuetsch, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, AT&T
Press releaseOnline content, especially streaming video, continues to drive robust demand for data and high-speed connectivity in the regions we serve. The additional capacity we’re turning up on CFX-1 and EWC with Ciena allows us to meet this demand head-on, enriching our service offerings for customers while sustainably and cost-effectively extending the lifespan of these cable systems.
— Chris Coles, Vice President and General Manager, C&W Networks
Press releaseThe optical restoration ‘self-healing’ technology allows the light signals that carry the data to automatically change their path after a fibre cut, so this is a big step forward.
— Campbell Fraser, Technology Tribe Lead, Spark
Press releaseAfter extensive review in our quest to innovate and meet growing customer demands, it was clear that Ciena was the best partner to support our nationwide network transformation and ability to adapt to digital disruption.
— Buddy Bayer, Chief Network Officer, Windstream
Press releaseWith streamlined network operations, we can scale to offer our diverse customer base a robust user experience.
— Hamad Al-Amer, Managing Director and Board Member, Infonas
Press releaseEscalating demand for data requires a high-capacity and resilient network that can thrive not only today but for years to com. Preparing a future-fit network, through our partnership with Ciena, will enable Vi subscribers to experience world-class highly available, scalable connectivity and realize the benefits of cloud, IoT, and 5G in the future.
— Jagbir Singh, Chief Technology Officer, Vodafone Idea Ltd
Press releaseCiena and SEL not only met our strict latency requirements but delivered on our need to have a network that is easily and efficiently managed while providing a clear delineation between IT and OT domains and maintaining security protocol.
— Ron Beck, Chief Engineer, Central Lincoln People’s Utility District
BlogAccelerate your journey to intelligent network control
Getting the most from your investment in Ciena’s MCP Applications is critical. And speed matters. Ciena’s MCP Applications Services—a suite of services that includes Consulting, Implementation, Systems Integration, Maintenance, Managed Services, Optimization and Learning—is designed to help you realize the benefits of MCP Applications faster, while you maintain focus on your core competencies.
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