Communications and networking in Baltimore, MD

Incorporated in 1992, CIENA Corporation is a networking company that specializes in maximizing their client s network and software applications. The company s systems, software and services target specific network pain points to enable telecommunication companies, cable operators, governments and enterprises to better utilize the applications that drive their businesses. CIENA reported more than $425 million in revenues in 2005, and its stock is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol CIEN. The company employs more than 1,400 people worldwide and operates three business units: transport & switching; data networking group; and broadband access group. CIENA Corporation is headquartered in Linthicum, Md.