ADC Wins Visionstream Fibre Installation Project; Australia's Longest Fibre Network Installation Will Use ADC Connectivity Solutions.Business Editors & Technology Writers MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 29, 2001 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. (Nasdaq:ADCT ADCT Adaptive Discrete Cosine Transform ; www.adc.com) a leading global supplier of fibre optics fibre optics Thin transparent fibres of glass or plastic that transmit light through their length by internal reflections, used for transmitting data, voice, and images. , network equipment, software and integration services for broadband, multiservice networks, today announced that Visionstream has selected ADC to provide equipment for its Nextgen Networks project. Nextgen Networks, a recently licensed telecommunications carrier, has contracted Visionstream to install nearly 8500 kilometers of fibre - from Brisbane to Perth - using the latest dense wave division multiplexing (spelling) wave division multiplexing - A common misnomer for wavelength division multiplexing. (DWDM (Dense WDM) The term given to wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) when significantly more channels were being added. Since WDM is increasingly more "dense" all the time, both terms are used synonymously. See WDM. DWDM - wavelength division multiplexing ) technology. Under terms of the agreement, ADC will provide fibre connectivity equipment including its Next Generation Frame (NGF NGF abbr. nerve growth factor NGF nerve growth factor. ) and OMX OMX Office Max (stock symbol) fibre termination and splicing splicing /splic·ing/ (spli´sing) 1. the attachment of individual DNA molecules to each other, as in the production of chimeric genes. 2. RNA s. solutions. In addition, ADC will supply its FiberGuide(R) fibre raceway system for the Nextgen project. The installation will proceed through 2011. "ADC's products will enable Visionstream to install its network efficiently and provide the capacity for high-speed communication services to communities and businesses throughout Australia," said Sandra McWilliams for ADC. "For example, our NGF frame is a modular solution that provides easy installation, greater flexibility and superior cable management. These products are well-suited for Nextgen's current and future demands." Visionstream selected ADC's NGF and OMX fibre termination and splicing system and the FiberGuide(R) fibre raceway system because of network flexibility and future growth demands. Visionstream acknowledged ADC's extensive local and international experience in fibre management technologies. "ADC provides excellent products and the level of customer service and support required by Visionstream to install and maintain an extensive mission-critical fibre roll out such as the Nextgen Networks project," said David Upton, Visionstream's external plant manager. With the deregulation Deregulation The reduction or elimination of government power in a particular industry, usually enacted to create more competition within the industry. Notes: Traditional areas that have been deregulated are the telephone and airline industries. of the telecommunication industry in Australia, Nextgen Networks is positioned to become a leading carrier. "Nextgen Networks will provide connectivity between all large cities within Australia," said Upton. "Nextgen Networks believes this advanced technology network will give its customers the growth path needed in the bandwidth-thirsty markets that we see today and beyond." Nextgen Networks has been seeking and attracting large telecommunications companies as customers by providing them with the best available network design technology, resulting in highly robust fibre networks that are capable of expansion as technology advancements take place. About Visionstream Visionstream is a subsidiary company of the Leightons Group and have been working within the telecommunications industry for several years. Once owned by Telstra Australia, installing the cable TV system through out Australia, but now with its new owners have been installing telecommunication networks not only in Australia but in many overseas countries. Visionstream boasts many different resources and talents and can provide network design, installation and also network maintenance, separately or as a complete package. About ADC ADC is The Broadband Company(TM). ADC tailors high-quality, custom solutions of network equipment, fibre optics, software and systems integration services that enable communications service providers to deliver high-speed Internet, data, video and voice services to consumers and businesses worldwide. ADC (Nasdaq:ADCT) has operations in nearly 100 countries and is included in the Standard & Poor's 500 Index and the Nasdaq 100 Index Nasdaq 100 Index A market-capitalization-weighted index of the largest and most active nonfinancial domestic and international issues listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market. . Learn more about ADC Telecommunications, Inc. at www.adc.com. |
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