DECEMBER 8, 2003, PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA—Calix,
a supplier of advanced telecommunications platforms that simplify voice, data,
and video service delivery over both optical and metallic access networks, announced
that Platform Release 2.1 became generally available last month and is already
shipping in volume. With over 1,500 Calix C7 simplified services platforms
shipped to over 100 US incumbent LECs, Platform Release 2.1 allows service
providers to enable the delivery of switched video services over existing DSL
facilities via the installation of a single card, the IP Resource Card (IRC),
anywhere in the network. Among other functions, the IRC processes IGMP
signaling flows and controls video switching at the perimeter of the network, even
at remote terminal (RT) locations.
"The ease with which service providers can incrementally add video to existing
access networks—simply by adding a line card to any Calix C7—truly makes video
available everywhere," stated Tom Corker, Calix general manager of the Access
Products Business Unit. "The IRC allows service providers to opportunistically
market switched video services without having to make a substantial upfront
investment in network equipment while also allowing them to leverage this
infrastructure over both optical and metallic access networks."
Also part of Platform Release 2.1 are features that simplify software upgrades in
large-scale networks, enhance the ability of newer service delivery networks to
interoperate with legacy systems, improve diagnostics and management of packet
infrastructure, and add sophisticated power management features that augment
the system's ability to survive power outages.
"Calix continues to demonstrate a
commitment to the incumbent LEC market, as is evidenced by release 2.1 and
strong port shipments" said Teresa Mastrangelo, Broadband Access
Networks program director, RHK.
About Calix
Calix is a leading supplier of telecommunications infrastructure platforms engineered to
facilitate all aspects of voice, data, and video service delivery to business
and residential subscribers for local exchange carriers of all sizes. Providing
massive optical and metallic density, unprecedented system capacity and
functional headroom, advanced management and provisioning capabilities, and
complete service flexibility, the Calix C7™ platform dramatically simplifies
service provider networks, yielding radical improvements in infrastructure
value.
For additional information contact:
Jacquelyn Dara
Calix Corporate Communications
707-766-3337
jdara@calix.com
