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Blue Planet

byCiena
in
4.7
Market Presence: Network Automation Platforms, CSP Service Design and Orchestration Solutions

Overview

Product Information on Blue Planet

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Blue Planet?

Blue Planet is a software designed to facilitate network automation and orchestration for service providers and enterprises. The software offers capabilities for intelligent automation of network operations, enabling users to design, deploy, monitor, and optimize multi-domain, multidomain, and multivendor networks. It supports end-to-end service lifecycle management, virtualization, and closed-loop automation to help streamline and scale network services. Blue Planet’s features include inventory management, service assurance, analytics, and integration with virtual network functions, allowing organizations to address the complexity of modern network environments and drive operational efficiency.

Blue Planet Pricing

Blue Planet software offers a pricing model structured around subscription and licensing fees, typically based on the scope of deployment, number of managed devices, required modules, and support level. The software's cost can vary depending on the specific features and scale selected by organizations. Pricing details are generally provided upon request and may be tailored to individual enterprise requirements.

Overall experience with Blue Planet

Engineer
<50M USD, Software
FAVORABLE

“Efficiency gains from orchestration and automation across diverse network environments”

4.0
Jun 5, 2026
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CRITICAL

About Company

Company Description

Updated 7th December 2023

Ciena specializes in the development and provision of optical and routing systems, services and automation software, with an aim to build adaptive networks to meet the growing digital requirements for enhanced, interconnected user experiences. Having a tenure of over thirty years in the sector, Ciena capitalizes on its innovative approach, prioritizing solid, collaborative relationships within its teams and with localized and global communities.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1992
Head office location
Hanover, United States
Number of employees
5001 - 10000
Annual Revenue
3B-10B USD
Website
http://www.ciena.com

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Peer Discussions

Blue Planet Reviews and Ratings

4.7

(3 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
67%
4 Star
33%
3 Star
0%
2 Star
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Why ratings and reviews count differ?
  • Engineer
    <50M USD
    Software
    Review Source

    Efficiency gains from orchestration and automation across diverse network environments

    4.0
    Jun 5, 2026
    Blue Planet has been a strong platform for network orchestration and service automation. Its multi-vendor support, workflow automation capabilities, and integration framework have helped streamline network operations and reduce manual effort. The platform enables faster service provisioning, improves operational consistency and provides greater visibiltity across complex environments. Overall, it has delivered significant efficiency improvements and supported our network transformation initiatives.
  • Engineer
    <50M USD
    Software
    Review Source

    Efficiency gains from orchestration and automation across diverse network environments

    4.0
    Jun 5, 2026
    Blue Planet has been a strong platform for network orchestration and service automation. Its multi-vendor support, workflow automation capabilities, and integration framework have helped streamline network operations and reduce manual effort. The platform enables faster service provisioning, improves operational consistency and provides greater visibiltity across complex environments. Overall, it has delivered significant efficiency improvements and supported our network transformation initiatives.
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Reviewer Insights for: Blue Planet
Performance of Blue Planet Across Market Features

Blue Planet Likes & Dislikes

Like

1) Powerful orchestration and automation capabilities that reduce manual operational tasks. 2)Strong multi-vendor support, enabling management across diverse network environments 3) Flexible integration options with existing OSS/BSS and enterprise systems

Like

1) Powerful orchestration and automation capabilities that reduce manual operational tasks. 2)Strong multi-vendor support, enabling management across diverse network environments 3) Flexible integration options with existing OSS/BSS and enterprise systems

Like

1) Powerful orchestration and automation capabilities that reduce manual operational tasks. 2)Strong multi-vendor support, enabling management across diverse network environments 3) Flexible integration options with existing OSS/BSS and enterprise systems