Calix, Inc.
Telecommunications company
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Calix, Inc. |
| logo | Calix_logo_(2024).png |
| type | Public company |
| traded_as | |
| foundation | |
| location_city | San Jose, California |
| location_country | U.S. |
| key_people | |
| products | 10G-PON, NG-PON2, 50G-PON, broadband access, IPTV, VOIP, GPON, active Ethernet, SMART home technology |
| services | Broadband Communication Services |
| revenue | (2024) |
| num_employees | 1820 |
| num_employees_year | 2024 |
| website | |
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| name = Calix, Inc. | logo = Calix_logo_(2024).png | type = Public company | traded_as = | foundation = | location_city = San Jose, California | location_country = U.S. | key_people = | products = 10G-PON, NG-PON2, 50G-PON, broadband access, IPTV, VOIP, GPON, active Ethernet, SMART home technology | services = Broadband Communication Services | revenue = (2024) | num_employees = 1820 | num_employees_year = 2024 | website =
Calix, Inc. is a telecommunications company that specializes in providing software platforms, systems, and services to support the delivery of broadband services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Calix was formerly known as Calix Networks Inc. The company provides cloud, software platforms, systems and services to internet service providers.
Calix maintains facilities in Petaluma, CA, Minneapolis, MN, San Jose, CA, Richardson, TX in the US and facilities in Nanjing, China and Bangaluru, India.
In 2024, Orangeburg County Council in South Carolina approved a contract with Calix Inc. to expand broadband service lines in the Neeses and Cope areas as part of a federally supported rural broadband project.
Acquisitions history
- In 2006, Calix purchased Optical Solutions, Inc., based in Minneapolis, MN.
- In 2010, Calix announced acquisition of one-time rival Occam Networks, Inc., based in Santa Barbara, California. The acquisition was completed in February, 2011.
- In Nov 2012, Calix completed acquisition of Ericsson’s fiber access assets.
Awards and recognition
In 2023, Calix received a Gold Stevie Award in the Workforce Development category at the American Business Awards. In 2025, Calix was included in Fast Company’s list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in the enterprise category.
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References
References
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- Arbel, Tali. (2010-03-25). "Tech firms, bank surge in public sales". The Birmingham News.
- Quackenbush, Jeff. (2011-10-20). "Calix stock tumbles on sharply lower third-quarter estimate". [[Petaluma Argus-Courier]].
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- (2010-03-25). "Trio of IPOs, including First Interstate, start well". [[Great Falls Tribune]].
- (2017-06-08). "Calix appoints interim CFO". [[Petaluma Argus-Courier]].
- Stevens, Loralee. (2013-02-21). "Calix posts down revenue". Petaluma Argus-Courier.
- Zaleski, Gene. (2024-11-16). "Neeses, Cope broadband advances". [[The Times and Democrat]].
- (2005-11-10). "Optical Solutions sold to California firm".
- (2011-03-10). "Calix to service rural area". [[Petaluma Argus-Courier]].
- (23 February 2011). "Calix wraps up acquisition of Occam Networks".
- (2012-11-05). "Calix Completes Acquisition of Ericsson’s Fiber Access Assets and Begins Global Reseller Agreement".
- (2025-08-22). "Calix, San Jose, California, United States: Broadband Workforce Transformation".
- Melendez, Steven. (2025-03-18). "The most innovative companies in enterprise for 2025".
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