DZS, a global leader of mobile transport, broadband access and enterprise networking solutions, last week announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Optelian, a leading optical networking solution provider based in Canada and its portfolio of optical transport solutions.
Optelian’s optical transport solutions will complement DZS’s market-leading 4G / 5G xHaul Mobile Transport portfolio that are currently deployed in five Tier 1 mobile networks. In addition to intellectual property and products, the transaction will bolster DZS R&D, operations, sales and corporate functions.
The acquired assets will enhance the DZS xHaul and broadband access solutions portfolios with optical systems that complement the extensive DZS portfolio of packet-based products. As a leading provider of both traditional access, fiber and advanced mobile solutions, DZS is uniquely bridging the wireless and wireline worlds.
Charlie Vogt, CEO of DZS
The acquisition of Optelian will uniquely distinguish us from the traditional Edge Access Mobile and Broadband suppliers and accelerate our path forward with Tier 1 service providers in North America.
David Weymouth, CEO of Optelian
Optelian is thrilled by the prospect of becoming part of a global leader like DZS, and feel that our innovative products and employees will be a great complement to their winning culture and world-class solutions.
