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GOODWILL

12 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2025

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

GOODWILL

GOODWILL

The following table presents the goodwill allocated to Ciena’s operating segments as of November 1, 2025 and November 2, 2024, as well as the changes to goodwill during fiscal 2025 (in thousands):

			Balance at November 2, 2024						Acquisitions												Translation						Balance at November 1, 2025
Platform Software and Services			$	156,191					$	—											$	—					$	156,191
Blue Planet Automation Software and Services			89,049						—												—						89,049
Networking Platforms			199,467						76,539												(42)						275,964
Total			$	444,707					$	76,539											$	(42)					$	521,204

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The entire disclosure for goodwill and intangible assets.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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