ANDOVER, Mass. -- Casa Systems, a worldwide leader in next-generation cable edge technology, today announced the launch of its virtualized ultra-broadband edge platform, Axyom™, and Apex, a multi-standard, low-power small cell solution. The solutions are designed to help service providers optimize network performance and monetize network investments today while providing key capabilities for the 5G future. Casa is showcasing these new solutions at Mobile World Congress, February 22-25, in Barcelona.

As service providers plan for the continued growth of ultra-broadband services, they’re looking for ways to enable higher network capacities in a cost-effective way. Casa uniquely addresses the challenges of this new era, bringing its proven, decade-long expertise delivering tier one cable access technologies to its new ultra-broadband edge platform and small cell solutions.

Casa Systems’ Axyom ultra-broadband edge platform is a virtualized multi-access solution for 3G/4G and trusted/untrusted Wi-Fi access. All of the access and core network functions service providers need to enable a variety of ultra-broadband mobile and Wi-Fi services are available in the Axyom software platform.

Deployable on-premise, at the network edge or at a centralized location, Axyom features a suite of virtual network functions designed to help providers simplify their access networks with a single software platform that provides security, management tools and the ability to provide end users with the highest quality experience. Based on open source technology, the Axyom platform is engineered for multi-dimensional optimization and leverages the Data Plane Development Kit (DPDK) and Intel® QuickAssist Technology resulting in dramatic performance gains.

Casa Systems Inc.