This year, the pandemic forced many of us to work from home, changing the way we consume online content and services. Sudden shifts have settled into long-term habits, and technology has helped us with this transition. Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) has compiled data from across the United States (U.S.), United Kingdom (UK), Latin America, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), and Japan, on how technology has supported the new normal throughout 2021.

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Ciena publishes data from across the globe highlighting people’s views of 5G, the cloud, internet of things, and the desire for a more energy-efficient, futuristic internet. (Photo: Business Wire)

Findings – all accessible in this infographic – reveal survey sentiment around the IoT and smart device use in our daily lives, the role of 5G to help close the digital divide, and the desire for a more energy-efficient, futuristic internet.

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Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) is a networking systems, services and software company. We provide solutions that help our customers create the Adaptive Network™ in response to the constantly changing demands of their end-users. By delivering best-in-class networking technology through high-touch consultative relationships, we build the world’s most agile networks with automation, openness and scale. For updates on Ciena, follow us on Twitter @Ciena, LinkedIn, the Ciena Insights blog, or visit www.ciena.com.

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