Calix, Inc.

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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]

Company typePublic company
Founded1991; 35 years ago (1991)
Headquarters,
U.S.
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Calix, Inc.
Company typePublic company
Founded1991; 35 years ago (1991)
Headquarters,
U.S.
Key people
  • President & CEO: Michael Weening
  • CFO: Cory Sindelar
  • CPO: Shane Elenaik
  • CSO: Martha Galley
Products10G-PON, NG-PON2, 50G-PON, 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
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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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