Transport Hardware

Quarterly and annual revenue hit records while ICE6 shipments double.

Nokia’s packet and optical businesses performed well in North America while slowing in traditional stronghold EMEA.

Fujitsu’s North American revenues finally returned to growth as wireless fronthaul and compact modular revenue grew.

Ciena has a record revenue quarter – and record backlog as supply chain challenges continue.

Optical forecasts were reduced by $1.1B worldwide in 2025 due to a shift of coherent optics into router-based DCO’s.

ICE6 ships in volume, but supply chain challenges keep revenue flat.

Nokia’s optical business declined against an elevated 3Q20, while packet sales continued their steady growth.

Ciena starts out the second half of 2021 strong, but supply chain headwinds threaten further growth.

First-quarter 2021 worldwide optical hardware spending was down slightly YoY, Chinese optical hardware spending was down significantly.

It was a big quarter for 600G coherent port shipments and sales to Cloud Operators.

Consistent worldwide results and a new effort to close the coherent gap with DCOs.

More ICE6 trials and wins as Infinera now ships for revenue; 600bps port shipments rebound.

Record Q2 profitability – Sales hit by 10% due to supply chain issues – EMEA continues to rebound

Ciena is well-positioned to return to growth in the second half of 2021 as multiple factors align in its favor. 

First quarter optical spending was down compared to the Covid-impacted 1Q20. Packet transport sales, which suffered a year ago from operational issues, increased sharply.

Exceptional optical and packet hardware sales. Significant wins, despite delays in next generation coherent optical technology, will provide momentum for the year.

ICE6 is shipping to customers, while 600Gbps port shipments grow and support for 400Gbps pluggable optics is added to existing systems.

Record Revenue and Orders – North America Rebound Coming – Components Become 10% of Business During Next Three Years

Ciena’s revenue decline this quarter was steeper than our forecast, but the company is poised to grow revenues based on the success of its WaveLogic 5e 5th generation coherent technology.

North American optical and packet transport spending plummeted in North America as Tier 1s concentrated COVID-related capex in the first half of the year.