ADC and Stargus Announce Worldwide Reseller Agreement.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers BroadBand Plus 2002 MINNEAPOLIS & ANDOVER, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 4, 2002 CableEdge Broadband Network Management and Planning Software Combined with Carrier-Class Cuda 12000 Offer MSOs a Solid Foundation for PacketCable Compliant VoIP 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) and Stargus, Inc. today announced a worldwide reseller agreement that enables ADC to offer MSOs (multiple system operators) its market leading Cuda IP Access Switch and FastFlow(TM) Broadband Provisioning Manager along with software from Stargus that continuously optimizes network performance and assures service quality. The agreement positions ADC as a single source for next generation hardware and software that MSOs need to efficiently manage their existing high speed data networks and deliver advanced, revenue-generating IP services such as PacketCable VoIP. Under the agreement, ADC will resell Stargus' CableEdge(TM) data collection and expert analysis platform and Network Optimize(TM) and Service Assure(TM) along with ADC's carrier-class DOCSIS (Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification) A cable modem standard from the CableLabs research consortium (www.cablelabs.com), which provides equipment certification for interoperability. (TM) 1.1-qualified Cuda(TM) 12000 IP Access Switch, its compact Cuda 1000 CMTS (Cable Modem Termination System) A computerized device that enables cable modems to send and receive packets over the Internet. It inserts IP packets from the Internet into MPEG frames and transmits them to the cable modems via an RF signal. (cable modem termination system A cable modem termination system or CMTS is equipment typically found in a cable company's headend, or at cable company hubsite and is used to provide high speed data services, such as cable internet or Voice over IP, to cable subscribers. ) and FastFlow DOCSIS/PacketCable provisioning software. The two companies will also work together to create unique value between their products that gives MSOs even greater control over the performance of their DOCSIS and PacketCable networks. Specifically, Stargus will enhance CableEdge to collect, analyze and report on some spectrum management features that are specific to the Cuda products while ADC will enable its Metrica(TM) service quality management software to access DOCSIS/PacketCable customer experience metrics provided by CableEdge. "We're pleased to add Stargus' CableEdge family of products to ADC's solutions for MSOs," said Hilton Nicholson, president of ADC's IP Cable Business Unit. "This agreement is another example of how we are committed to delivering to our customers comprehensive solutions for advanced, carrier-class services such as PacketCable compliant VoIP." "As the only company with cable network management software that can immediately help MSOs decrease operating costs operating costs npl → gastos mpl operacionales and increase the efficiency of their existing networks, this agreement with ADC only adds to our market momentum," said Meredith Flynn-Ripley, president 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. , Stargus. "It also provides further industry evidence from a leading CMTS vendor that to successfully offer tiered data, VoIP and other advanced services, it is critical to have both the hardware to deliver the service as well as the software to manage network performance and service quality." CableEdge is a family of leading software solutions reduce the cost and complexity of managing cable's last mile while speeding the deployment of new services. The CableEdge family includes the CableEdge platform for the collection, normalization In relational database management, a process that breaks down data into record groups for efficient processing. There are six stages. By the third stage (third normal form), data are identified only by the key field in their record. and expert analysis of DOCSIS data on networks with up to millions of DOCSIS devices; CableEdge applications that leverage the platform and provide detailed analysis, expert system recommendations and automated network management for specific functions or services, including network optimization, bandwidth management Controlling the traffic flow in a network. See bandwidth manager. and VoIP; and the CableEdge SDK (Software Developer's Kit) See developer's toolkit and Windows SDK. SDK - Software Developers Kit (or "Software Development Kit"). (software development kit) for standards-based integration between the CableEdge platform and third party or internal MSO (1) (Multiple System Operator) Typically refers to a cable TV organization that owns more than one cable system, but it may refer to an operator of only one system. applications. ADC's Cuda 12000 is the world's most widely deployed next generation, DOCSIS 1.1-qualified CMTS platform and provides MSOs with a carrier-class foundation for advanced services such as tiered data and IP voice. In addition, the Cuda 12000 enables commercial services and future IP-based capabilities such as gaming and streaming video. PacketCable compliant and DOCSIS 2.0-ready, the Cuda 12000 offers end-to-end quality of service (QoS), robust routing capabilities, extremely high availability and comprehensive system redundancy. About Stargus Inc. Stargus is focused on helping cable operators improve their capital efficiency, reduce operating costs, drive revenue growth and improve customer satisfaction with its CableEdge family of software products. CableEdge is the only intelligent network management and planning software designed exclusively for DOCSIS infrastructure and advanced IP services. The company is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts. For more information, visit Stargus online at www.stargus.com About ADC ADC is The Broadband Company(TM). ADC offers high-quality, value-added solutions of network equipment, 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 sales into nearly 100 countries. Learn more about ADC Telecommunications, Inc. at www.adc.com. "Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. " Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995: Statements in this press release regarding ADC Telecommunications' business which are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report or Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. for the most-recently ended fiscal year. DOCSIS is a registered trademark of CableLabs(R), Inc. |
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