CALX

Calix, Inc

A maker of the fiber-optic "last mile" gear and cloud software that internet service providers use to deliver high-speed broadband to homes and businesses, Calix builds everything from central-office equipment to Wi-Fi access points, plus its Calix One platform for managing networks and smart-home services. Founded in 1999 in Petaluma, California, the company takes its name from the Latin word for "cup" or "chalice."