ADC Names Davis, Lawrence as Group Presidents, Realigns Business Units.MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 2, 1996--ADC Telecommunications, Inc., has realigned its organizational structure  This article has no lead section.To comply with Wikipedia's lead section guidelines, one should be written. in a continuing commitment to best serve its growing base of customers. The company has aligned its strategic business units under two major areas, the Broadband Connectivity Group and the Transmission Group. Lynn J. Davis has been named President of the Broadband Connectivity Group, which is comprised of ADC's copper- and fiber-based systems for end-to-end network connectivity, and AOFR AOFR Assumption of Financial Responsibility Pty. Ltd., Australia, a leading manufacturer of fiber-optic components used around the world. Frederick D. Lawrence has been named President of ADC's Transmission Group, which includes the Enterprise Networking The networking infrastructure in a large enterprise with multiple computer systems and networks of different types is extraordinarily complex. Due to the myriad of interfaces that are required, much of what goes on has little to do with the real data processing of the payroll and orders. Group, comprised of ADC (1) See A/D converter. (2) (Apple Display Connector) A peripheral connector from Apple that combines digital video display, USB and power in one cable. Kentrox and ADC Fibermux; ADC Video Systems; Access Platforms Systems Division; Network Services Division; Wireless Systems Division and Shanghai ADC Telecommunications ADC Telecommunications (NASDAQ: ADCT) is a communications company located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, a southwest suburb of Minneapolis. History In 1935, Ralph Allison founded ADC Telecommunications in the basement of his south Minneapolis home, inventing ADC's very Equipment Co., Ltd. Additionally within this group, two new division presidents have been appointed. James C. Granger has been named President of the Access Platforms Systems Division, and William L. (Lonnie) Martin has been named President of the Network Services Division. In conjunction with the restructuring, ADC has specialized its sales force to better meet the needs of customers for both broadband connectivity products and transmission systems. The Broadband Connectivity Group and the Transmission Group each has a dedicated sales force that will focus on specific markets served by ADC and its diverse range of products. "These organizational changes will allow us to focus on specific customer segments, yet enable us to leverage our resources and continue to provide our customers with the same world class products and support that they have come to expect from ADC," said William J. Cadogan, Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of ADC. ADC Telecommunications, Inc., is a leading US supplier of transmission and networking systems used to deliver voice, data and video services. The company holds a pre-eminent pre·em·i·nent or pre-em·i·nent adj. Superior to or notable above all others; outstanding. See Synonyms at dominant, noted. [Middle English, from Latin prae market position in physical connectivity products for fiber-optic, twisted-pair, coaxial co·ax·i·al adj. Having or mounted on a common axis. coaxial Adjective 1. Electronics (of a cable) transmitting by means of two concentric conductors separated by an insulator and wireless networks. Wholly owned business units include ADC Fibermux, ADC Kentrox, ADC Video Systems and AOFR. The company also operates international business units in Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, England, Mexico, Singapore and Venezuela. Revenues for fiscal year 1995 were $586.2 million. CONTACT: ADC Lynne High, 612/946-3136 |
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