ADC to Showcase Comprehensive Portfolio of DSL Equipment, OSS Software and Integration Services at CeBit.

Business Editors & Technology Writers

CeBit 2001

Stand No. C16/1

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 20, 2001

ADC Solutions Overcome the Critical DSL Network Issues

of Time to Market, Revenue Generation

ADC (Nasdaq:ADCT; www.adc.com ), a leading global supplier of fiber optics, network equipment, software and integration services for broadband, multiservice networks, will showcase its comprehensive offering of equipment, operations support system (OSS) software and integration services for DSL networks at the CeBit Trade Show, March 22-28, Hannover, Germany (Hall 17, Stand No. C16/1). ADC's complete DSL portfolio offers Communications Service Providers (CSPs) products and services designed to automate and simplify the profitable deployment of broadband services.

ADC's DSL portfolio brings to CSPs what only ADC can, the knowledge and know-how gained from turning millions of DSL connections into profits. By combining its deep experience with best-of-breed equipment, software and services, ADC helps CSPs capitalize on their DSL investment, while avoiding the pitfalls so many have not. CSPs get the added advantage of choosing DSL products for initial installation or utilizing ADC's extensive integration services and OSS software for a comprehensive DSL solution. Whether already deploying DSL or looking to enter this growing market, ADC helps CSPs streamline operations, get to market faster and turn up revenue generating services more quickly and easily. ADC's DSL solutions are available both through ADC directly or through leading industry channel partners.

"The need for vendors in the communications industry to simplify the process of implementing and integrating the necessary software and equipment to provide value added broadband services is critical," said Claudia Bacco, executive vice president, Telechoice. "CSPs need solutions that will simplify and automate business processes and immediately equate to increased profitability. ADC addresses these needs with comprehensive, end-to-end solutions that help make it possible for a CSP to deliver broadband services efficiently and cost effectively."

"ADC has provided us with best in class DSL solutions - software and equipment - that make it possible for riodata to provide reliable, high-speed Internet services in a constantly changing market," said Alex Stadler, chief executive officer of riodata, a German DSL broadband services provider. "ADC's comprehensive approach to DSL has streamlined our business processes without compromising quality, innovation and customer focus. Their solutions are flexible and scalable, enabling us to simplify the delivery of multiple broadband applications from one platform."

ADC's CeBit exhibit will include:

Broadband DSL Equipment

Next generation equipment such as the Avidia(R) DSLAM and Soneplex(TM) Loop Transport System give DSL networks the port density and intelligent traffic management needed to optimize available bandwidth use and can support a wide range of DSL technologies like ADSL, SDSL and extended-reach HDSL so CSPs can add new high margin applications and maximize network revenue.

ADC's complete line of DSL equipment includes: Avidia DSLAM, Soneplex Loop Transport, Broadwire(TM) POTS Splitters, Megabit Modems(R) CPE Devices, DSXpert(TM) Remote Test Access, FSXpert(TM) Optical Remote Test Access System, DSX-1(TM) Digital Signal Cross Connect, DSX-3(TM) Wideband Digital Signal Cross Connect and PowerWorx(TM) Fuse Panels.

Award Winning Operations Support System (OSS) Software

A critical differentiator in ADC's DSL offerings is the award-winning Singularit.e(TM) OSS suite. The Singularit.e suite is a comprehensive, pre integrated solution that helps improves operational efficiencies and automates business processes. Its unique architecture combines both flexibility and scalability, redefining broadband service delivery for CSPs of any size.

The Singularit.e suite includes ADC's Singl.eView(TM) Customer Management and Billing, FastFlow(R) Order Management, Service Activation, Inventory Management, Trouble Ticketing and Workforce Management, Metrica(TM) Service Assurance and Servic.eConnect(TM) Connection Management components, coupled with ADC's Stargazer(TM) Element Management System and Network Fault Management from industry leading partners.

Modular yet Turnkey Implementation Services

ADC's integration services include the full range of Unity(TM) Professional Services: Systems Integration, Program Management, EF&I, Commissioning, Business Consulting and OSS Integration and Implementation services. When combined with its best-of-breed broadband equipment and OSS software, ADC helps to simplify and automates the CSPs' system and business processes - helping to improve operational efficiencies, minimize costs and maximize profitability. Translated, the CSP is more able to focus on their business goals of faster development and marketing of new service offerings, improved time to market to generate revenue, enhanced customer service, reduced operating costs and stronger brand loyalty.

About ADC

ADC is The Broadband Company(TM). ADC's fiber optics, network equipment, software and integration services make broadband communications a reality worldwide by enabling communications service providers to deliver high-speed Internet, data, video and voice services to homes and businesses. ADC (Nasdaq: ADCT) has annual sales of over $3.4 billion U.S. and employs approximately 21,000 people worldwide. ADC's stock is included in the Standard & Poors 500 Index and the Nasdaq - 100 Index. Learn more about ADC Telecommunications, Inc. at www.adc.com.

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