Zhone Technologies


DASAN Zhone Solutions is a provider of telecommunications networking equipment founded in 1999. It is headquartered in Oakland, California. DZS is 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.

Acquisitions

Zhone acquired more than a dozen companies, including:
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.
In March 2020, Dasan Zhone Solutions announced that it will move its company headquarters to Plano, TX.

Products

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