 | |
| Company type | Public company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1991 |
| Headquarters | , 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 | US$831 million (2024) |
Number of employees | 1820 [1] (2024) |
| Website | www |
Calix, Inc. is a telecommunications company that specializes in providing software platforms, systems, and services to support the delivery of broadband services.[2][3] The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.[4]
Calix was formerly known as Calix Networks Inc.[5] The company provides cloud, software platforms, systems and services to internet service providers.[6]
Calix maintains facilities in Petaluma, CA, Minneapolis, MN, San Jose, CA, Richardson, TX in the US and facilities in Nanjing, China and Bangaluru, India.[7]
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.[8]
Acquisitions history
[edit]- In 2006, Calix purchased Optical Solutions, Inc., based in Minneapolis, MN.[9]
- In 2010, Calix announced acquisition of one-time rival Occam Networks, Inc., based in Santa Barbara, California.[10] The acquisition was completed in February, 2011.[11]
- In Nov 2012, Calix completed acquisition of Ericsson’s fiber access assets.[12]
Awards and recognition
[edit]In 2023, Calix received a Gold Stevie Award in the Workforce Development category at the American Business Awards.[13] In 2025, Calix was included in Fast Company’s list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in the enterprise category.[14]
Industry News
[edit]- Amazon expands white-box Alexa device lineup with new home hub and gateway hardware
- How boot camps are helping to address the historic gap in internet access on US tribal lands
- Companies are Thinking All Wrong About Culture
- Democracy In The Cloud: Rural Broadband And The Digitization Of American Life
- Speed Alone is Not A Winning Strategy
References
[edit]- ^ "Calix (CALX) Number of Employees". StockAnalysis. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ Arbel, Tali (2010-03-25). "Tech firms, bank surge in public sales". The Birmingham News. p. 21. Retrieved 2025-08-25 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Quackenbush, Jeff (2011-10-20). "Calix stock tumbles on sharply lower third-quarter estimate". Petaluma Argus-Courier. p. 27. Retrieved 2025-08-25 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Calix Inc". Bloomberg News.
- ^ "Trio of IPOs, including First Interstate, start well". Great Falls Tribune. 2010-03-25. p. 7. Retrieved 2025-08-25 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Calix appoints interim CFO". Petaluma Argus-Courier. 2017-06-08. p. 25. Retrieved 2025-08-25 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Stevens, Loralee (2013-02-21). "Calix posts down revenue". Petaluma Argus-Courier. p. 25. Retrieved 2025-08-25 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Zaleski, Gene (2024-11-16). "Neeses, Cope broadband advances". The Times and Democrat. pp. A1. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ "Optical Solutions sold to California firm". www.bizjournals.com. 2005-11-10. Retrieved 2021-02-26.
- ^ "Calix to service rural area". Petaluma Argus-Courier. 2011-03-10. p. 26. Retrieved 2025-08-25 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Calix wraps up acquisition of Occam Networks". FierceTelecom. 23 February 2011. Retrieved 2021-02-26.
- ^ "Calix Completes Acquisition of Ericsson's Fiber Access Assets and Begins Global Reseller Agreement" (PDF). 2012-11-05. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-01-17. Retrieved 2012-12-12.
- ^ "Calix, San Jose, California, United States: Broadband Workforce Transformation". Stevie Awards. 2025-08-22. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ Melendez, Steven (2025-03-18). "The most innovative companies in enterprise for 2025". Fast Company. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
External links
[edit]- Business data for Calix, Inc.:
