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Ciena’s Gary Smith: Telecom is underestimating AI’s network demands

Ciena CEO Gary Smith reflects on 25 years of telecom cycles — from the dot-com crash to today’s AI surge — and says the industry is underestimating what comes next.

Elizabeth Coyne Jun 23, 2026 9:35am

AIgenerated illustration A data center corridor lined with computing equipment

Oriole Networks pushes pure photonic networking for AI data centers

Jun 8, 2026 5:35pm

Amazon and Corning announce multi-billion-dollar deal for fiber supply

Jun 8, 2026 11:05am

Corning to build 3 new plants in the U.S. with help from Nvidia

May 6, 2026 1:40pm

AI connectivity requirements reshape data center design, location

Apr 2, 2026 3:13pm

Hyperscalers flex fiber muscle as telcos watch supply lines shift

Apr 2, 2026 1:21pm