Jump to content

Adtran

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Adtran, Inc.
Company typePublic
Nasdaq: ADTN
FWB: QH9
SDAX component
ISINUS00486H1059
Industry
  • Telecommunications
  • Fiber Networking
  • Voice and Data Equipment
Founded1985; 39 years ago (1985)[1]
Headquarters Huntsville, Alabama,[2] US
Key people
Tom Stanton (CEO)
RevenueIncrease US$1.1 Billion (FY 2023)[3]
Decrease US$-221.3 Million (FY 2023)[3]
Decrease US$-8.3 Million (FY 2023)[3]
Total assetsIncrease US$736.9 Million (FY 2023)[3]
Total equityDecrease US$593.8 Million (FY 2023)[3]
Number of employees
1405 [4]
ParentADTRAN Holding
Websiteadtran.com

Adtran, Inc. is an American fiber networking and telecommunications company headquartered in headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama.[5] Adtran is a vendor of open and scalable end-to-end networking solutions that address a range of applications. Its customers include communications service providers, governments, enterprises and utilities.

History

[edit]

Adtran was founded in 1985 by Mark C. Smith[6] , Lonnie S. McMillian,[7] and Larry Owen, and began operations in 1986, following the AT&T divestiture of the Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs). It supplied network equipment to both the RBOCs and independent telephone companies in the United States.[8]

In 2011, Adtran acquired Bluesocket, a maker of enterprise Wi-Fi equipment based in Burlington, Massachusetts.[9]

In 2012, Adtran acquired Nokia Siemens Networks' Broadband Access Business based in Germany.[10]

In 2016, Adtran acquired CommScope's active fiber business.

In 2018, Adtran acquired connected home software provider SmartRG, a Vancouver, WA, based company that develops and provides carrier-oriented, open-source connected home platforms and cloud services for broadband service providers.[11]

In 2021, Adtran entered into a business combination with ADVA Optical Networks SE, a cloud and mobile services networking company based in Munich and Meiningen in Germany.[12]

In 2022, Adtran acquired the remaining shares of Cambridge Communication Systems (CCS) Limited, a developer of wireless backhaul and transport systems for small cells. It offers an mmWave Gigabit fiber extension system along with web-based management software for planning, configuring and monitoring networks.

In 2024, Adtran self-certified as "Buy America-compliant" with the U.S. Department of Commerce. This list acts as a reference for communications service providers applying for Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) funding.[13]

Notable products and solutions offered by Adtran

[edit]

50G PON Adtran's implementation of 50Gbit/s passive optical network (PON) technology includes its SDX 6400 Series of optical line terminals.

Quantum key distribution (QKD) In collaboration with Orange, Adtran demonstrated a 400Gbit/s data transmission system using QKD. The hybrid approach integrated quantum-safe encryption with classical cryptographic methods to secure data across a 184km system.

Optical cesium atomic clocks Adtran's Oscilloquartz division has introduced atomic clocks that leverage optical pumping technology. The improved accuracy and stability of these devices exceed the current ITU-T G.811.1 Enhanced Primary Reference Clock (ePRC) specification. The current highest-end clocks in this range can combine with core grandmaster devices to maintain 100 nanosecond precision for up to 100 days.

Mosaic One Adtran's cloud-based software-as-a-service aggregates information from management and orchestration platforms, broadband access and consumer in-home devices to help service providers streamline customer care and network operations. It can also be used to create marketing campaigns that target specific demographics.

Locations

[edit]

Adtran's corporate headquarters is located in Huntsville, Alabama, in Cummings Research Park.[5] It has international offices located in:[14]

  • Melbourne, Australia
  • Berlin and Greifswald, Germany
  • Hyderabad, India
  • Tel Aviv, Israel
  • Milan, Italy
  • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Bratislava, Slovakia
  • Tunis, Tunisia
  • Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom
  • Adastral Park, Ipswich, United Kingdom
  • Warsaw, Poland
  • Munich, Bavaria, Germany
  • York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Merger with ADVA Optical Networking

[edit]

Adtran's 2022 business combination with ADVA meant the company could begin offering its customers end-to-end data transport products and solutions. The merger also gave Adtran ownership of ADVA's subsidiary, Oscilloquartz, a manufacturer of timing and synchronization solutions based in Switzerland.

Certifications

[edit]

The company is certified for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 and TL 9000.[15]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "ADTRAN, Inc. (ADTN) Company Profile & Facts – Yahoo Finance".
  2. ^ About Us; TBE website; retrieved April 25, 2007
  3. ^ a b c d e "ADTRAN, Inc. (ADTN) 2023 Annual Report Form (10-K)".
  4. ^ "Adtran Social".
  5. ^ a b "2021 Adtran 10-K" (PDF). 10-K. 2021. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
  6. ^ "Mark C. Smith". The Huntsville Times. March 29, 2007. Retrieved 2007-06-21.
  7. ^ "ADTRAN Co-Founder, Chairman Passes Away Archived November 19, 2007, at the Wayback Machine"
  8. ^ "About Adtran". www.adtran.com. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
  9. ^ "ADTRAN Acquires Bluesocket – Leading Innovator in Virtual Wireless LAN Solutions". www.businesswire.com. August 9, 2011.
  10. ^ "ADTRAN to acquire Nokia Siemens Networks fixed line Broadband Access business". Connect-World. December 12, 2011.
  11. ^ "StackPath". www.lightwaveonline.com.
  12. ^ "ADTRAN Holdings Announces Closing of Business Combination with ADVA". https://www.sec.gov. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help); External link in |website= (help)
  13. ^ "Adtran added to U.S. Department of Commerce self-certification list of BABA-compliant vendors" (PDF). www.commerce.gov.
  14. ^ "Adtran 2021 Annual Report" (PDF). adtran.com/investor relations. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
  15. ^ "2021 10-K" (PDF). Adtran.com Investor Relations. October 21, 2022. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
[edit]
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Adtran&oldid=1258775357"