Cyan (acquired by Ciena)

Cyan (acquired by Ciena) is a United States-based startup founded in 2006 that operated in the Hardware and Telecom industries. The company was acquired by Ciena, leading to the creation of the new Blue Planet division. This division is specifically concentrated on facilitating true end-to-end service orchestration for SDN and NFV deployments. The last recorded investment for Cyan was a Seed Round investment on 28 October 2019, with participation from investors including SOSV and indiebio. The acquisition by Ciena marks a significant development for Cyan, as it sets the stage for the evolution of their technological offerings within the telecom and hardware sectors. With the support of Ciena, Cyan's expertise and capabilities are expected to further contribute to the advancements in SDN and NFV technology, ultimately enabling enhanced service orchestration. This transition also provides an opportunity for enhanced collaboration and growth within the larger Ciena ecosystem. Moving forward, the industry and the investor community will be keen to observe the progression and impact of this acquisition on Ciena's Blue Planet division. Regular updates on the advancements and developments within the Blue Planet group can be accessed through their LinkedIn page, as well as on Twitter at @CienaBluePlanet. This acquisition signifies an important strategic move for Ciena, and it will be interesting to track the integration of Cyan's capabilities into the broader initiatives and objectives of Ciena's Blue Planet division.