United States, Aug. 28 -- Calix, Inc. launched new Broadband Platform capabilities for the centralized ASM5001 broadband system, unifying subscriber management, optical line terminal (OLT) control, and remote line card support in one system. With the ability to consolidate these functions and eliminate the need for additional hardware, broadband service providers (BSPs) can realize immediate capital expense (CAPEX) savings and sustained operating expense (OPEX) reductions, significantly lowering total cost of ownership (TCO). Part of Intelligent Access-one of three core elements of the Calix Platform, along with Calix Cloud(R) and Unlimited Subscriber-the enhanced ASM5001 extends Calix AXOS(R) E9-2 OLT functionality through new passive opti...