Calix Deepens SmartBiz Security Capabilities, Enabling Broadband Providers To Keep Small Businesses Safe, Secure, and Anti-Spam Compliant
Calix has enhanced its SmartBiz™ solution for broadband service providers (BSPs) by introducing new security updates and two powerful 10G Wi-Fi systems. These updates aim to bolster the safety, security, and compliance of small businesses in the US, Canada, and the UK.
Key updates include automated security alerts, enhanced cybersecurity reporting, flexible IP address management, and compliance with anti-spam laws. The new GigaSpire® u6t and u6txg systems offer simplified installation, 10 Gbps security, and flexible WAN options.
These enhancements will enable BSPs to better serve small businesses, ensuring continuous connectivity and protection for critical systems, with features like integrated firewalls and prioritized bandwidth for essential applications.
- Enhanced security features such as automated alerts and cybersecurity reporting improve small business safety.
- New 10G Wi-Fi systems (GigaSpire u6t and u6txg) simplify installation and enhance connectivity.
- Flexible IP address management allows seamless network configurations without device resets.
- Compliance with anti-spam laws in Canada and the UK ensures legal adherence and customer protection.
- Integrated firewall and network security provide robust protection against unauthorized access and cyber threats.
- Prioritized bandwidth for critical systems minimizes costly downtime.
- BSPs can rapidly deploy SmartBiz with support from the Calix Smart Start for Managed Services program.
- No specific financial data on the cost impact of implementing the new systems and updates for BSPs.
- Potential for increased operational complexity with the new systems and enhanced management tools.
- Unclear long-term ROI for BSPs adopting these new solutions due to lack of detailed financial projections.
Insights
The introduction of 10G Wi-Fi systems (GigaSpire u6t and u6txg) by Calix represents a significant upgrade in the connectivity solutions available to small businesses. These systems, with their high-speed capabilities and ease of deployment, enhance the reliability and performance of business networks. This can lead to
From a technical standpoint, the ability to manage these systems through the Calix Cloud further simplifies network management and reduces the need for extensive IT support, a critical advantage for small businesses with limited resources. The integration of an advanced firewall and continuous connectivity options also means that businesses can maintain a highly secure and resilient network infrastructure.
For retail investors, these technical advancements signal Calix's strong position in the market and its capability to address growing cybersecurity concerns, potentially leading to increased adoption and revenue growth.
Calix’s enhancements to SmartBiz, particularly the improved security features and compliance tools, come at a time when cybersecurity is a top concern for small businesses. The fact that 60% of US small businesses cite cybersecurity as a major concern highlights the market demand for these kinds of solutions. By addressing this need, Calix positions itself as a critical partner for broadband service providers (BSPs) looking to support small business clients.
The new anti-spam compliance tools are also noteworthy, especially given the strict regulations in Canada and the UK. Ensuring compliance with local laws through automated cloud capabilities can ease the operational burden for BSPs and attract businesses looking for a hassle-free solution to regulatory compliance.
Investors should note that Calix’s strategy to enhance customer trust and deepen community ties through these updates could lead to higher customer retention and potentially drive growth in market share. The continued innovation in the SmartBiz platform suggests a proactive approach to meeting the evolving needs of the market.
Calix strengthens SmartBiz security with automated alerts and anti-spam compliance tools while launching two new powerful 10G Wi-Fi systems for fast and easy deployment, enabling broadband service providers across
Integrated for the cloud-and-software-enabled Calix Broadband Platform—SmartBiz is a purpose-built small business broadband solution available for BSPs in
Today, Calix released updates to SmartBiz that make it easier to deploy, further enabling BSPs to address small business owners’ every connectivity need—right out of the box:
- Increased safety and security capabilities. Enhanced IP address management for SmartBiz enables BSPs to seamlessly configure networks and subnets, servicing small businesses with static IP addresses without requiring device resets or IT support. This flexibility allows BSPs to more easily onboard small businesses with established networks like local pharmacies with electronic prescribing and family restaurants, jewelry shops, and storage facilities with online security cameras. As a result, even more small business owners gain peace of mind knowing their critical business systems are isolated, secure, and protected while also receiving reports on threats blocked across primary, staff, and POS networks via the personalized CommandWorx™ mobile app.
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Compliance with anti-spam laws. New cloud capabilities for the Calix Platform ensure all BSPs and the small businesses they serve with SmartBiz are compliant with local anti-spam laws. This feature prevents data collection without consent in
Canada and theUK where these anti-spam laws are in effect. For example, when a patron connects to the customer network at a coffee shop inVancouver , they will be automatically asked for consent to receive promotions from the business. - New systems that streamline SmartBiz deployments. The new high-capacity GigaSpire u6t and u6txg systems enhance SmartBiz capabilities, offering transformative installation and deployment options for a wide variety of small businesses with their sleek, versatile design. These systems enhance network productivity with services like 10 Gbps security, flexible WAN options, and multiport support. Simple to deploy, manage, and support via Calix Cloud® (the Calix Platform cloud insights engine), both systems are small business-ready, featuring 10GE LAN, POTS, and battery backup to meet diverse connectivity needs. The u6t and u6txg expand the industry’s largest portfolio of indoor and outdoor Wi-Fi systems, which enables BSPs to mix and match to serve every small business use case—from the smallest bakery to the largest warehouse, marina, or RV park.
Small business subscribers will also continue to benefit from the extensive security features originally launched in SmartBiz. These include an integrated firewall guarding against unauthorized traffic, malicious websites, viruses, and intrusions. SmartBiz enables BSPs to secure small businesses with integrated wireless and wired resiliency options, ensuring continuous connectivity for critical systems like POS—minimizing costly downtime. Small business owners can also prioritize bandwidth for POS and other essential applications across staff and guest networks via CommandWorx while easily managing content controls for staff and customer protection.
“The ability to deliver broadband services tailored to support the unique connectivity, security, and productivity needs of small businesses is driving our business growth and deepening community ties,” said Bill Gerski, vice president of sales and marketing at Beacon Broadband. “Our business subscribers have long requested these types of applications and security features. Without Calix, it would have taken us years to provide them, if ever. With our exclusive ‘Business Plus’ offering, built on SmartBiz, small business owners can take control of their networks with lightning-fast primary internet connections, state-of-the-art firewall and network security, and resilience. As Calix continually innovates for SmartBiz, we can ensure the seamless delivery of the features and services our business subscribers need.”
Since it is a managed service fully integrated for the Calix Platform, SmartBiz is simple to adopt and launch. All BSPs launching SmartBiz are fully supported by resources from the Calix Smart Start for Managed Services program to accelerate time to market and time to revenue.
“SmartBiz charges ahead as BSPs now have an out-of-the-box solution for small businesses that differentiates their offering well beyond fiber speeds,” said Michael Weening, president and chief executive officer at Calix. “The power of SmartBiz starts with more than 21 Wi-Fi systems—integrated with our platform—that can be mixed and matched to meet any physical premise requirements imaginable for small businesses, whether indoor or outdoor. Our platform uniquely enables BSPs to support small business owners with a rock-solid Wi-Fi experience via Calix Cloud along with core capabilities like advertising and business management that will further delight business owners. As a result, BSPs are earning unmatched Net Promoter Scores℠ (NPS®).
“We continue to innovate at a rapid pace to enable BSPs to become trusted security partners for small businesses, especially as they lack the resources of an IT department. Our ongoing enhancements to SmartBiz will ensure that our BSP customers serve as the anchor for all small businesses in the communities they serve.”
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About Calix
Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX)—Calix is a cloud and appliance-based platform and managed services company. Broadband service providers leverage the Calix Broadband Platform, cloud, and managed services to simplify operations, engagement, and service; innovate for their consumer, business, and municipal subscribers; and grow their business and the communities they serve.
Our end-to-end platform and managed services democratize the use of data, enabling our customers of any size to operate efficiently, acquire subscribers, and deliver exceptional experiences. Calix is dedicated to driving continuous improvement in partnership with our growing ecosystem to support the transformation of our customers and their communities.
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