Company:Calix, Inc.
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| Type | Public company |
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| Founded | 1991 |
| Headquarters | San Jose, California , U.S. |
Key people |
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| 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
- 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
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]
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References
- ↑ "Calix (CALX) Number of Employees" (in en). https://stockanalysis.com/stocks/calx/employees/.
- ↑ Arbel, Tali (2010-03-25). "Tech firms, bank surge in public sales". The Birmingham News: pp. 21. https://www.newspapers.com/image/1160120460/.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Calix Inc". https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/CALX:US.
- ↑ "Trio of IPOs, including First Interstate, start well". Great Falls Tribune: pp. 7. 2010-03-25. https://www.newspapers.com/image/244074116.
- ↑ "Calix appoints interim CFO". Petaluma Argus-Courier: pp. 25. 2017-06-08. https://www.newspapers.com/image/613906748.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Zaleski, Gene (2024-11-16). "Neeses, Cope broadband advances". The Times and Democrat: pp. A1. https://www.newspapers.com/image/1142412037.
- ↑ "Optical Solutions sold to California firm". 2005-11-10. https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/stories/2005/11/07/daily49.html.
- ↑ "Calix to service rural area". Petaluma Argus-Courier: pp. 26. 2011-03-10. https://www.newspapers.com/image/613883725.
- ↑ "Calix wraps up acquisition of Occam Networks" (in en). 23 February 2011. https://www.fiercetelecom.com/telecom/calix-wraps-up-acquisition-occam-networks.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ Melendez, Steven (2025-03-18). "The most innovative companies in enterprise for 2025". https://www.fastcompany.com/91269402/enterprise-most-innovative-companies-2025.
External links
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