Ciena
How Nortel optical networking sale will change the industry
Nov. 12, 2009
An analysis of what could happen if Ciena succeeds in its bid to purchase Nortel's Metro Ethernet Networks unit.
Ciena was prepared to pay millions more for Nortel's Metro Ethernet business - Network ...
Oct. 08, 2009
A mere five days before Ciena announced its deal to purchase Nortel's Metro Ethernet Networks business, Ciena was prepared to pay $10 million in cash more for it.
Ciena to buy Nortel unit for $521 million
Oct. 07, 2009
Ciena has agreed to acquire Nortel's Metro Ethernet Networks business for approximately $521 million in cash and stock.
Nortel could offload Metro Ethernet unit to Ciena
Oct. 05, 2009
Ciena is in advanced discussions to acquire Nortel's Metro Ethernet Networks (MEN) business unit, both companies confirmed Monday.
Press release snafu burned $2 million per day of Nortel creditor cash | NetworkWorld.com ...
Oct. 07, 2009
$30 million of Nortel creditor value incinerates in only 5 days.
NYSE to implement 100Gbps network
May. 05, 2009
NYSE Euronext, the company that operates the New York Stock Exchange, will soon implement a 100Gbps data network with help from network equipment vendor Ciena.
NYSE to deploy 100G; Spam levels drop to 2006 levels
May. 05, 2009
NYSE to deploy 100G; Spam levels drop to 2006 levels
Pushing Beyond 100G Ethernet
Apr. 06, 2009
Pushing Beyond 100G Ethernet
Ciena profile
Overview
2005 NW200 rank: 90
2004 NW200 rank: 108
Revenue
| Total '05 revenue (in $M) |
|
427 |
| '04-'05 revenue change |
|
43% |
| '01-'05 CAGR revenue |
|
-28% |
Profit
| Profit or loss (in $M) |
|
-436 |
| Change from '04 |
|
- |
| As percentage of revenue - |
|
- |
| CAGR, '01-'05 |
|
- |
Employees
| Number of employees |
|
1497 |
| '04 - '05 change |
|
-9
|
| Revenue per employee |
|
285438 |
Misc.
| Mkt Cap as of 3/19/05 ($M) |
|
3000 |
| Cash/investments ($M) |
|
|
| Year inc. |
|
1992 |
| Fiscal year ends |
|
Oct |
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