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Blue Planet

byCiena
in CSP Service Design and Orchestration Solutions
5.0

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

Key Account Manager
<50M USD, Telecommunication
FAVORABLE

“Excellent alternative to the leaders of the market”

5.0
Apr 23, 2019
good alternative to the leaders of the market: cisco Hpe, etc brand of caracteristics not available on other brands
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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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    Excellent alternative to the leaders of the market

    5.0
    Apr 23, 2019
    good alternative to the leaders of the market: cisco Hpe, etc brand of caracteristics not available on other brands
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