Zhone Technologies

DASAN Zhone Solutions, Inc.
Public (NASDAQ: DZSI)
Industry Communication Equipment
Founded 1999
Headquarters Oakland, California
Key people
 Yung Kim, CEO Philip Yim, COO
Revenue Increase US$ 20 Million (FY 2012)[1]
Decrease US$-3.9 Million (FY 2010)[1]
Decrease US$-4.8 Million (FY 2010)[1]
Number of employees
 500
Website www.dasanzhone.com

DASAN Zhone Solutions is a provider of telecommunications networking equipment founded in 1999. It is headquartered in Oakland, California. DZS is ISO 9001:2008 certified in the manufacture and service of telecommunications equipment.

Corporate history

Zhone was founded in September 1999 by former executives of Ascend Communications Jeanette Symons, Mory Ejabat and Robert Dahl.[2]

Acquisitions

Zhone acquired more than a dozen companies, including:

  • Paradyne Networks, September 2005, Internet access
  • Sorrento Networks, July 2004, Metro optical access
  • Gluon Networks, February 2004, Switching and signaling gateways
  • Tellium, November 2003, Metro optical transport
  • Eluminant, February 2003, Access and transmission products
  • vpacket, July 2002, VoIP
  • Nortel Networks Access Node, August 2001, Digital loop carrier (DLC)
  • xybridge, February 2001, Softswitch
  • Optaphone Systems, February 2000, Wireless
  • Roundview February 2000, IP and derived voice
  • Premisys, December 1999, Integrated access solutions
  • CAG Technologies, November 1999, Manufacturing

Zhone Building

The Zhone Building at 7001 Oakport Street is a prominent detached building, next to Interstate 880 in East Oakland. The 66th Street exit was renamed "Zhone Way" west of 880, leading to Oakport. The building was the headquarters of Zhone, until they moved to a smaller building behind it, at 7195 Oakport Street.

Products

Zhone's SkyZHone Metro Wi-Fi System is approved by the Rural Utilities Service for use in rural areas.

References

  1. 1 2 3 2010 Annual report
  2. ↑ Margaret Johnston (February 7, 2000). "Zhone rolls out gateway for voice". InfoWorld. p. 68A. Retrieved August 15, 2011.
  • "Zhone Technologies Inc". Yahoo Business profile. Retrieved August 15, 2011.
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