Calix adds Automated Network Service Provisioning to Intelligent Access EDGE

Aug. 20, 2020

The new capability enables communications services providers to pre-provision services without touching the optical line terminal (OLT).

Stephen Hardy

Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) says it has added an Automated Network Service Provisioning feature to the Services Management Connector (SMx), which is part of the company’s Intelligent Access EDGE portfolio. The new capability enables communications services providers to pre-provision services without touching the optical line terminal (OLT), which Calix says reduces service turn-up complexity and opex.

The SMx Automated Network Service Provisioning feature builds on the company’s Smart Activate optical network terminal (ONT) provisioning capability. To perform pre-provisioning, network operations teams select an ONT, assign subscriber services to it, and SMx will automatically deliver provisioning to the correct OLT. The process is backward-compatible and will update in SMx when the network operations technician makes changes.

“Our SmartActivate portfolio has always included Remote ONT Activation, but this takes it a step further, completely automating the provisioning process. With pre-provisioned ONTs, network operations teams can turn up services much more efficiently and drive value faster,” explained Michel Langlois, chief development officer, Intelligent Access EDGE products for Calix.

At least one Calix customer is already a fan of the new feature. “Calix consistently delivers the best upgrades to help us further simplify our network operations,” said Mike Neverdusky, network operations manager for Tennessee-based Cumberland Connect, via a Calix press release. “Network operations efficiency is vital to our success, and this latest product release absolutely hits the mark. The more efficiently we can turn up new services, the more valuable we become to the subscribers we serve. The increased efficiency of both turn up and ongoing maintenance will net considerable savings of our time and resources. This new capability will help us continue to deliver best-in-class services and grow our subscriber base.”

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About the Author

Stephen Hardy | Editorial Director and Associate Publisher, Lightwave

Stephen Hardy is editorial director and associate publisher of Lightwave and Broadband Technology Report, part of the Lighting & Technology Group at Endeavor Business Media. Stephen is responsible for establishing and executing editorial strategy across the both brands’ websites, email newsletters, events, and other information products. He has covered the fiber-optics space for more than 20 years, and communications and technology for more than 35 years. During his tenure, Lightwave has received awards from Folio: and the American Society of Business Press Editors (ASBPE) for editorial excellence. Prior to joining Lightwave in 1997, Stephen worked for Telecommunications magazine and the Journal of Electronic Defense.

Stephen has moderated panels at numerous events, including the Optica Executive Forum, ECOC, and SCTE Cable-Tec Expo. He also is program director for the Lightwave Innovation Reviews and the Diamond Technology Reviews.

He has written numerous articles in all aspects of optical communications and fiber-optic networks, including fiber to the home (FTTH), PON, optical components, DWDM, fiber cables, packet optical transport, optical transceivers, lasers, fiber optic testing, and more.

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