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Calix, Inc.

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.

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Calix, Inc.
TypePublic company
Founded1999 (1999)
Headquarters
San Jose, California
,
U.S.
Key people
  • President & CEO: Michael Weening
  • CFO: Cory Sindelar
  • CPO: Shane Eleniak
  • CSO: Martha Galley
Products10G-PON, NG-PON2, 50G-PON, DSLAM, broadband access, IPTV, VOIP, GPON, active Ethernet, SMART home technology
ServicesBroadband Communication Services
RevenueUS$831 million (2024)
Number of employees
1820 1 (2024)
Websitewww.calix.com

Calix, Inc. is a telecommunications company that specializes in providing software platforms, systems, and services to support the delivery of broadband services.23 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 Bengaluru, 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

  • 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 November 2012, Calix completed acquisition of Ericsson’s fiber access assets.12

Awards and recognition

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

References

References

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  2. Arbel, Tali (2010-03-25). "Tech firms, bank surge in public sales". The Birmingham News. p. 21. Retrieved 2025-08-25 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. 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.
  4. "Calix Inc". Bloomberg News.
  5. "Trio of IPOs, including First Interstate, start well". Great Falls Tribune. 2010-03-25. p. 7. Retrieved 2025-08-25 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. "Calix appoints interim CFO". Petaluma Argus-Courier. 2017-06-08. p. 25. Retrieved 2025-08-25 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. Stevens, Loralee (2013-02-21). "Calix posts down revenue". Petaluma Argus-Courier. p. 25. Retrieved 2025-08-25 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. Zaleski, Gene (2024-11-16). "Neeses, Cope broadband advances". The Times and Democrat. pp. A1. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
  9. "Optical Solutions sold to California firm". www.bizjournals.com. 2005-11-10. Retrieved 2021-02-26.
  10. "Calix to service rural area". Petaluma Argus-Courier. 2011-03-10. p. 26. Retrieved 2025-08-25 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. "Calix wraps up acquisition of Occam Networks". FierceTelecom. 23 February 2011. Retrieved 2021-02-26.
  12. "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.
  13. "Calix, San Jose, California, United States: Broadband Workforce Transformation". Stevie Awards. 2025-08-22. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
  14. Melendez, Steven (2025-03-18). "The most innovative companies in enterprise for 2025". Fast Company. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
External links

Official website