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Zentro Strengthens Go-To-Market With SmartMDU and Calix Platform, Cutting Property Issue Resolution 30% and Delivering Near-Perfect Uptime
SAN JOSE, Calif., January 22, 2026--Today, Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) announced that Zentro—a leading managed service provider (MSP) specializing in multi-dwelling units (MDUs)—is accelerating deployments across major urban markets with award-winning SmartMDU™, a simple, scalable solution on the Calix Broadband Platform. SmartMDU enables secure, reliable property-wide managed Wi-Fi for multifamily communities, helping Zentro personalize resident experiences and increase efficiency for property man
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