Company:Calix, Inc.

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Calix, Inc.
TypePublic company
Founded1999; 27 years ago (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$1.0 billion (2025) ([1])
Number of employees
1,921 [1] (2025)
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.[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 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 2022, Forbes named Calix in its annual list of America's best mid-sized companies.[13][14] In 2023, Calix received a Gold Stevie Award in the Workforce Development category at the American Business Awards.[15] In 2025, Calix was included in Fast Company’s list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in the enterprise category.[16]

Industry News

References

  1. ↑ "Calix (CALX) Number of Employees" (in en). https://stockanalysis.com/stocks/calx/employees/. 
  2. ↑ Arbel, Tali (2010-03-25). "Tech firms, bank surge in public sales". The Birmingham News: pp. 21. https://www.newspapers.com/image/1160120460/. 
  3. ↑ Quackenbush, Jeff (2011-10-20). "Calix stock tumbles on sharply lower third-quarter estimate". Petaluma Argus-Courier: pp. 27. https://www.newspapers.com/image/613895217. 
  4. ↑ "Calix Inc". https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/CALX:US. 
  5. ↑ "Trio of IPOs, including First Interstate, start well". Great Falls Tribune: pp. 7. 2010-03-25. https://www.newspapers.com/image/244074116. 
  6. ↑ "Calix appoints interim CFO". Petaluma Argus-Courier: pp. 25. 2017-06-08. https://www.newspapers.com/image/613906748. 
  7. ↑ Stevens, Loralee (2013-02-21). "Calix posts down revenue". Petaluma Argus-Courier: pp. 25. https://www.newspapers.com/image/613894491/?match=1&terms=Calix%20inc. 
  8. ↑ Zaleski, Gene (2024-11-16). "Neeses, Cope broadband advances". The Times and Democrat: pp. A1. https://www.newspapers.com/image/1142412037. 
  9. ↑ "Optical Solutions sold to California firm". 2005-11-10. https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/stories/2005/11/07/daily49.html. 
  10. ↑ "Calix to service rural area". Petaluma Argus-Courier: pp. 26. 2011-03-10. https://www.newspapers.com/image/613883725. 
  11. ↑ "Calix wraps up acquisition of Occam Networks" (in en). 23 February 2011. https://www.fiercetelecom.com/telecom/calix-wraps-up-acquisition-occam-networks. 
  12. ↑ "Calix Completes Acquisition of Ericsson’s Fiber Access Assets and Begins Global Reseller Agreement". 2012-11-05. http://www.calix.com/news/press_releases/CalixPressRelease20121105.pdf. 
  13. ↑ "America's Best Midsize Employers 2022: The Top 100". 2022-04-21. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesleadershipteam/2022/04/21/americas-best-midsize-employers-list-2022-the-top-100/. 
  14. ↑ "Forbes Names Calix to America's Best Mid-Sized Employers List". 2022-03-30. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220330005161/en/. 
  15. ↑ "Calix, San Jose, California, United States: Broadband Workforce Transformation" (in en). 2025-08-22. https://stevieawards.com/aba/calix-san-jose-california-united-states-broadband-workforce-transformation. 
  16. ↑ Melendez, Steven (2025-03-18). "The most innovative companies in enterprise for 2025". https://www.fastcompany.com/91269402/enterprise-most-innovative-companies-2025. 

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