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Analyst Report

From Automation to Autonomy: a Framework for Agentic AI-driven Network Operations

As networks evolve to support AI-driven services, operators must move beyond static automation toward intelligent, self-adapting operations. Our white paper, From Automation to Autonomy: A Framework for Agentic AI-Driven Network Operations, explores...
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Analyst Report

Blue Planet evolves its AI Studio into the Agentic AI Framework

As communications service providers (CSPs) explore ways to harness artificial intelligence, Blue Planet—a division of Ciena—used Blue Planet AI Studio as the foundation for its agentic AI framework to deliver intelligent, coordinated...
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Case Study

Leading regional wholesale provider automates delivery and assurance with Blue Planet

This case study takes a look at a leading wholesale provider in the Middle East that transformed its operations by automating service fulfillment and assurance with Blue Planet solutions. Using Multi-Domain Service Orchestration (MDSO) and Unified...
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What Is...

What is data fabric?
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Modern OSS, Reimagined: Open, Modular, and AI-Driven with Blue Planet

Tired of legacy, siloed OSS? Blue Planet delivers an open, cloud-native platform built for speed, integration, and AI. With open APIs, low-code tools, and AI Studio, you can deploy prebuilt use cases or bring your own AI—accelerating time to...
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Agentic AI For OSS

Blue Planet’s agentic AI framework turns AI from a concept into a capability. We bring structure to your data, reasoning to your operations, and autonomy to your network.Learn how our agentic AI framework is purpose-built for OSS and how it...
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Accelerate your digital future with Blue Planet Inventory

Blue Planet Inventory unifies network resource and operational data into an accurate, single source of truth—powering faster service launches, smarter decisions, and a clear path to autonomous networks.
This report explores how prioritizing service assurance opens new avenues of revenue generation with capabilities like AI, automation, and network as a service (NaaS).
In this research note, we take you through the details of two new deals Blue Planet, a division of Ciena, recently close with Telefónica 02 in Germany and Swisscom. Appledore describes the agreements’ practical and strategic implications for...
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Infobrief

Digital twins

Our digital twins—virtual replicas of network infrastructure and services—give you the real-time, multi-layer environment needed to manage the complex infrastructure produced by the convergence of 5G networks, edge computing, cloud...
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Blue Planet is revolutionizing OSS for the AI era—empowering communications service providers (CSPs) to transform operations, accelerate automation, and scale innovation. Our cloud-native platform breaks down operational silos and integrates...
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Analyst Report

How NaaS is driving the evolution of telco operations

This report explores how communications service providers (CSPs) are implementing network as a service (NaaS) to improve engagement with their customers and digital ecosystem partners and to increase network monetization via on-demand services and...
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What Is...

What is network as a service?
Infobrief

Dynamic inventory. Get the full picture.

Many inventory systems today can’t provide the unified and accurate view of network resources and services you require to deliver new innovative services and more AI-driven network operations. For this reason, the inventory system is often...
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Case Study

Tier 1 MSO Automates Greenfield 5G RAN Deployment with Blue Planet

Learn how a Tier 1 MSO was able to accelerate time-to-market and achieve significant operational savings in the planning and provisioning of its greenfield RAN network by leveraging Blue Planet. The program supports its transition from a MVNO to MNO...
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Analyst Report

Analyst Report: The Rise of Carrier NaaS

GenAI, multi-cloud, and evolving enterprise demands are fundamentally reshaping the middle-mile network landscape. Traditional network architectures and business models are proving insufficient. This transformation is driving a renaissance in...
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Modernize your network operations with Blue Planet Assurance

Whether you're looking to replace aging fault and performance management systems or transform your operations with AI-driven insights, discover the advantages of Blue Planet's modern approach to network and service assurance. Built on a cloud-native...
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Infobrief

Cloud Native Operations Service (CNOS)

Our Cloud Native Operations Service (CNOS) is a comprehensive support solution that helps Cloud Native Platform (CNP) customers embrace modern cloud-native OSS, ensure high CNP performance and availability, and reduce operational costs. Our deep...
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Case Study

Appledore Research: Lumen’s Inventory Transformation

Enterprise-focused Lumen is to transform its back office by consolidating a host of its legacy inventory systems onto Ciena Blue Planet Inventory.
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Modernize your OSS with Blue Planet’s Cloud Native Platform

Discover the advantages of Blue Planet’s Cloud Native Platform, which is purpose-built for OSS modernization. By converging inventory, orchestration, and assurance applications into a single cloud-native platform, CSPs can reduce operational...
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Analyst Report

Telco Modernization: Considerations for tomorrow's OSS

In the era of cloud, modernization means more than just reimplementing existing functions. So how are operators rethinking their ambitions and priorities in networks operations, in the light of advances in software and automation technology? Which...
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Operators who neglect sustainability throughout their network automation journeys may miss out on synergistic energy saving opportunities. In this executive report from STL Partners, we explore five automation applications that reduce emissions and...
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Blue Planet 5G Automation provides a vendor-agnostic, intelligent automation solution that helps MNOs and CSPs transition to 5G. With Blue Planet 5G Automation - Network Slicing, MNOs and CSPs can implement zero-touch slice lifecycle management,...
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Data Sheet

Blue Planet Inventory

Blue Planet Inventory keeps your inventory accurate and up to date. It supports discovery and reconciliation to reduce mismatches across systems. This clarity helps teams avoid delays caused by missing or inconsistent data. You gain clearer...
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Solution Brief

Fiber Broadband Automation

CSPs and Cable/MSOs face operational complexity in planning, deploying and operating Fiber broadband services. This solution brief covers BP's solution to these challenges, including solution highlights and customer benefits.
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TM Forum Interview: BT simplifies order processing and service activation

Josie Smith, Chief Architect at BT; Thomas Duecke, Chief Operating Officer, Digital, at BT; and Kailem Anderson, VP of Portfolio & Engineering at Blue Planet, discuss the operator’s progress in simplifying operations processes and customer...
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5G is complex. It introduces dynamic new services that extend across multiple domains, and new types of virtualized resources. To intelligently plan and scale your 5G build-outs, you need a comprehensive and real-time view of your network resources...
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Watch Blue Planet automate 5G network build-outs with zero-touch resource planning and deployment, and see how we improve operations with unified insight into network infrastructure, resources and services, end-to end across 5G domains and network...
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Blue Planet 5G Automation - Monetize

Explore our 5G network slicing automation solution, which provides zero-touch slice lifecycle management and accelerates your ROI by enabling high-value services - on-demand and at scale.
For facilitating the deployment of 5G network slices, Blue Planet® ROA (Route Optimization and Analysis) offers unparalleled insight into transport networks. It empowers Service Providers to accelerate service deployment and facilitates diverse...
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Solution Brief

5G Network Planning and Deployment Solution

5G promises to make innovative new digital experiences a reality for consumers and enterprises alike. With ubiquitous connectivity, superfast data rates, and  ultra-low latency, 5G networks will let Communications Service Providers (CSPs)...
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Deutsche Telekom shares insights on Dynamic Network Slicing

Changsoon Choi, VP Technology Innovation at Deutsche Telekom shares insights on the important role that automation and multi-domain orchestration play in Deutsche Telekom’s ongoing dynamic network slicing proof of concept with Blue Planet.
Data Sheet

Route Optimization and Analysis

Blue Planet Route Optimization and Analysis (ROA)  is used by the world’s leading network operators, enterprises, and government entities to assure the delivery of critical layer 3 services across the cloud.
Data Sheet

AI Studio

Blue Planet AI Studio is the intelligent workbench for CSPs to directly design, deploy, and manage agentic AI within telecom OSS workflows. Built on a cloud-native platform, it connects LLMs to federated OSS data with built-in governance,...
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Modernize service activation by automating complex workflows across multi-layer, multi-vendor networks with intent-driven intelligence. Built on a cloud-native platform, Blue Planet Orchestration supports end-to-end lifecycle management, from order...
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eBook

Your Roadmap for Smarter, Faster 5G Monetization: How intelligent automation accelerates the evolution to network slicing

While network slicing is the key to monetizing operators’ substantial 5G infrastructure investments with highly differentiated services, it won’t happen overnight. Instead, it will be a multi-phased journey, and each operator will follow...
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Analyst Report

Doyle Research: Considerations for the Orchestration of Managed SD-WAN Services

Lee Doyle, Principle Analyst at Doyle Research provides an overview of SD-WAN technologies and the impact on service providers. This white paper uncovers the benefits of SD-WAN for enterprises and how service providers can seize the opportunity of...
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Analyst Report

Futuriom Report: Network Automation Trends

Networking and cloud IT professionals are looking for new ways to automate their networks. The Futuriom CSP Network Automation Survey found out exactly what they are looking for. The new challenges include scaling networks to meet an ever-increasing...
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Analyst Report

TDC Net goes dragonslaying: Blue Planet Inventory scores European Tier 1 win

This Appledore Research research note explores how Danish Tier 1 operator TDC Net is overhauling its legacy OSS stack as part of a major digital transformation program led by Infosys. The research explains why Blue Planet Inventory was selected to...
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White Paper

OSS modernization and intelligent automation: Maximize your network investments

Blue Planet’s Intelligent Automation Portfolio is purpose-built to give communications service providers the tools they need to automate service design, delivery, and assurance so they can profitably meet evolving market needs. Read the white...
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Case Study

Transforming NOC Teams into Troubleshooting Heroes

In a highly competitive industry, service providers continually seek ways to offer superior service offerings, increase customer satisfaction, and gain a competitive edge. But this can be challenging for providers who own and operate large and...
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Data Sheet

Unified Assurance and Analytics

Blue Planet Unified Assurance and Analytics (UAA) is an open suite of software products that leverages unified multi-layer/multi-domain assurance and AI-powered analytics to provide unprecedented insight, helping transform and simplify the...
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Blue Planet Digital Transformation Video

Blue Planet helps network operators intelligently automate their IT and Network operations to accelerate digital transformation.
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Introduction to Network Function Virtualization - NFV

Watch this 5 minute video overview of network function virtualization  (NFV) and get detailed insights into the approach of NFV and the impact  to network operators.
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Solution Overview: Blue Planet SD-WAN Automation

In this video we take a look at the capabilities of Blue Planet’s SD-WAN Automation solution. This Intelligent Automation Solution combines different products from our portfolio to help reduce manual input and speed integration into the network and...
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Solution Overview: Blue Planet Bandwidth on Demand

Here we look at the Blue Planet Bandwidth on Demand (BoD) Intelligent Automation Solution. Starting with problem areas the solution is designed to address followed by an example flow of the solution in action as it modernizes operations.
Data Sheet

Route Analysis data sheet

Route Analysis is the foundational module for the Blue Planet® Route Optimization and Analysis (ROA) product. It provides visibility into the dynamic routing operation of the entire network—enabling fast identification and resolution of...
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White Paper

Blueprinting autonomy

Autonomous networks replace manual, siloed operations with intent‑driven, closed‑loop automation that aligns network behavior with business goals. This white paper demonstrates how AI‑driven automation boosts efficiency, resilience, and agility...
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Blue Planet professional services reduce deployment risks through repeatable methods and proven expertise. Get DevOps-ready operations and ensure sustained modernization outcomes in multi-vendor environments. Explore our services to achieve faster...
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White Paper

Bringing DevOps to Service Provider Networks and Scoping New Operational Platform Requirements for SDN/NFV

The transformation of network operations is long overdue, but Communications Service Providers (CSPs) have avoided it for fear of disturbing mission-critical Operations Support Systems (OSSs). However, it is becoming increasingly clear that...
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Data Sheet

Unified Assurance and Analytics Resource Adapters (UAARA)

Blue Planet Unified Assurance and Analytics Resource Adapters eliminate ‘heavy lifting’ for integration by providing an out-of-the-box solution consisting of smart plugins that are as easy to install and update as an app on a phone.
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Overview of NFV Orchestration

Take a deeper look at NFV architecture and its main components: Virtual Network Functions, NFV Infrastructure, and NFV MANO.
Infobrief

Dynamic Network Inventory for 5G

5G technology provides new opportunities and business models for Mobile Network Operators (MNOs). But there is a large gap from here to there. Complexity may seem insurmountable. Blue Planet Dynamic Network Inventory unifies hybrid resources and...
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Case Study

Service Provider Improves Layer 3 VPN Customer Satisfaction with ROA

A major service provider in Asia wanted to assure their MPLS VPN services and raise the bar on customer satisfaction. This case study discusses how the service provider implemented Blue Planet Route Optimization and Analysis (ROA) to speed up...
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TDC NET is revolutionizing its OSS with Blue Planet Inventory (BPI), transforming legacy complexity into intelligent, automated, cloud-native operations. This case study explores how BPI streamlines processes, enhances scalability, and sets a new...
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Demo: Blue Planet 5G NSA Dynamic Planning

This demo shows you how to take the first step – plan a 5G Non-Standalone Architecture (NSA) deployment.
The evolution of NaaS—from standardization to monetizationNetwork as a service—or simply NaaS—is gaining market momentum with forward-looking communications service providers (CSPs) that are seeking to modernize and automate their...
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eBook

5G Automation: Turning network speed into business speed

As 5G complexity increases, execution becomes the limiting factor on realizing returns from 5G investment. In this eBook, you’ll explore how AI-driven, cloud-native 5G automation connects planning, rollout, and assurance to reduce risk and...
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Autonomous networks enable CSPs to move beyond manual, siloed operations to intent-driven, closed-loop execution aligned with business goals. This eBook explores how AI-driven automation improves efficiency, resilience, and agility and how Blue...
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A Tier 1 North American mobile operator with over 150 million customers moved toward the goal of delivering 5G service to its subscribers and needed to assure the functioning of its current and future network infrastructure during the entire...
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eBook

How to Modernize Your Legacy Inventory Systems

In this eBook, you'll discover why Blue Planet Inventory offers the ideal solution for future-proofing your network operations. We'll share the proven benefits of migration from your legacy inventory systems and give you a pathway for managing your...
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The managed SD-WAN market is growing rapidly. Don’t let your outdated order-to-service and trouble-to-resolve processes slow you down. Blue Planet’s SD-WAN Automation solution helps you accelerate service activation and reduce fulfillment costs,...
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Blue Planet Multi-Layer Assurance delivers comprehensive, end-to-end network assurance to provide outstanding service reliability and service performance across any vendor or technology domain. It provides advanced analytics that enables unified...
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The Blue Planet Intelligent Automation Portfolio lets network providers use deep visibility into their network to automate and optimize their business processes, improve agility, and reduce costs. Open and standards-based software, Blue Planet works...
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Case Study

Multinational Banking Corporation Invests in Route Analytics to Avoid Outage

After dealing with a network outage, a multinational banking and financial services corporation wanted to make sure it never happened again. This case study discusses the cause of the outage, and how the organization implemented Blue Planet® Route...
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Case Study

REN Assures Portugal's Electric Grid with Blue Planet Route Optimization and Assurance

Due to the criticality of the electric grid, power utilities need reliable service delivery over their IP/MPLS networks. In this case study, we look at how REN, responsible for running Portugal’s two main energy infrastructure networks - The...
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Infobrief

Infobrief - Blue Planet Network Virtualization and service orchestration software

Facing growing competitive pressures and skyrocketing service demands, CIOs, CTOs, and network operators are working hard to embrace virtualization across networks and hardware, software, and data platforms.
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Blue Planet Inventory Fundamentals: Device Summary

In Blue Planet Inventory, the Device Summary page can be used to view the summary and contents of devices in a network and also modify the Device Structure and Contents.
Case Study

Service Provider Improves Layer 3 VPN Customer Satisfaction with ROA

A major service provider in Asia wanted to assure their MPLS VPN services and raise the bar on customer satisfaction. This case study discusses how the service provider implemented Blue Planet Route Optimization and Analysis (ROA) to speed up...
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