JUNE 15, 2004, PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA—Calix
today launched the CalixCompatible solutions assurance program, a rigorous
certification process designed to ensure smooth deployability of multi-vendor
solutions. Specifically focused on promoting the deployment of advanced,
IP-based voice, data, and video services, the CalixCompatible program provides
wireline service providers with a valuable service: the certification of
multi-vendor systems down to individual system release levels. In order to
accomplish this, the program requires participants to submit solution elements
to the CalixCompatible Lab, a large-scale test facility located in Petaluma,
California. Calix lab personnel perform ongoing certification testing and
conditionally make the results of this testing, including test scripts and system
release levels, available to service providers via a secure web portal.
"Even though all of these solutions comply with similar standards, it is enormously
helpful to service providers like Ringgold when a supplier steps forward and
performs this level of certification testing," said Phil Erli, general manager
at Georgia-based Ringgold. "The CalixCompatible program has allowed us to
quickly and easily roll out advanced new IP-based services, such as switched
digital video, to our subscribers."
According to Rick Johnston, Calix vice president of business
development, "In order for programs like this to have real value to service
providers, it is critical that they have strict and meaningful criteria for
interoperability and that certification be applied down to specific system
levels. Calix has invested heavily in lab infrastructure and support resources
in order to deliver this value to our customers."
The CalixCompatible program includes two levels of participation: Certified and
Affiliate. Certified partners submit solutions to the CalixCompatible Lab,
develop joint test scripts, and provide regular system updates in order to
ensure interoperability on an on-going basis. Affiliate partners develop to
common standards and work cooperatively in service provider networks to enable
smooth deployment.
Participants in the CalixCompatible program provide a broad range of solution elements
enabling the delivery of advanced voice, data, and video services. Current
CalixCompatible participants include:
Actelis
Networks®;
Acterna; Akimbo Systems; Amino Communications Ltd.; BigBand Networks; Bitband;
Broadstream Communications, Inc.; Broadxent, Inc.; Carrier Access [NASDAQ: CACS]; CastleNet
Technology Inc.; Comtest Networks
Inc.; Comtrend
Corporation; CopperCom; Entone Technologies; GoDigital® Networks Corporation;
Harmonic Inc. [NASDAQ: HLIT]; i3 micro technology;
IMC Networks; Interphase
Corporation [NASDAQ: INPH]; Kasenna; Latens Systems Limited; MetaSwitch;
Micromuse Inc. [NASDAQ: MUSE];
MidStream Technologies™; Minerva® Networks; Myrio Corporation;
Netopia, Inc. [NASDAQ: NTPA]; Nortel Networks [NYSE/TSX: NT];
Optibase
Ltd. [NASDAQ: OBAS]; Pedestal Networks; Skystream Networks®;
TANDBERG Television [Oslo: TAT]; Thomson
[Euronext Paris: 18453, NYSE: TMS]; Tollgrade Communications, Inc. [NASDAQ:
TLGD]; Tut Systems, Inc. [NASDAQ: TUTS]; Vinci Systems Inc.; Westell
Technologies, Inc. [NASDAQ: WSTL]; Widevine Technologies®;
Wilcom; and XAVi.
The CalixCompatible program also incorporates joint problem
escalation procedures and expanded training of Calix field operations
technicians on partner solutions, all of which provides valuable assistance to
service providers deploying certified CalixCompatible solutions. Customers of
Calix are also able to make use of CalixCompatible lab facilities for custom
interoperability testing.
About Calix
Calix is a leading supplier of telecommunications solutions designed to simplify all
aspects of voice, data, and video service delivery to business and residential
subscribers for local exchange carriers of all sizes. Providing extensive
optical and metallic density, unprecedented access system capacity and
functional headroom, advanced management and provisioning capabilities, and
broad service flexibility, the packet-based Calix C7 platform has
been deployed in over 120 service provider networks throughout North America.
More information about Calix can be found at www.calix.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are based upon management's
current expectations and are inherently uncertain. Forward-looking statements
are based upon information available to us as of the date of this press release
and we assume no obligation to revise or update any such forward looking
statement to reflect any event or circumstance after the date of this release.
Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from current
expectations.
For additional information contact:
Jacquelyn Dara
Calix
O: 707-766-3337
M: 415-572-3272
E: jdara@calix.com
