Agilent Technologies Ships More Than 90 Million Fiber Optic Modules; Agilent Named Leading Fiber Optic Supplier, Offers Broadest Portfolio.ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Agilent (Agilent Technologies, Palo Alto, CA, www.agilent.com) The test and measurement subsidiary of HP. In 1999, HP split off the division that started the company into an independent subsidiary named Agilent Technologies. At the time, the $2.1 billion offering broke records as the largest IPO in Silicon Valley history. Beyond its success as a test and measurement leader, other core areas for the company include communications, semiconductor products and life sciences. Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) today announced it has shipped more than 90 million active fiber optic modules since the company was founded in 1999. Agilent offers the broadest portfolio of active fiber optic modules and was named the No. 1 supplier of fiber optic components in a study conducted by RHK Inc.(1), a research and advisory services firm for the telecommunications industry. This milestone is a testament to Agilent's manufacturing and shipping expertise and best-in-class product quality. By offering a wide variety of quality products for enterprise, storage, metro, industrial and automotive applications, Agilent provides its customers a one-stop shop for their entire active fiber optic module needs. "We are grateful to our customers for helping Agilent reach this significant milestone," said Tom Fawcett, director of worldwide marketing for the Fiber Optic Products Division in Agilent Semiconductor Products Group. "Offering the world's broadest line of active fiber optic modules, unmatched product quality, and assurance of supply supported by our expertise in low-cost, high-volume manufacturing gives us the ability to develop strong customer relationships that position us as the industry's leading supplier." About Agilent's Active Fiber Optic Module Solutions Agilent Technologies is the world's leading provider of active fiber optic modules. Agilent offers the broadest portfolio of transceivers, addressing enterprise, storage, metro and long-haul applications. Agilent also offers the broadest portfolio of transmitters and receivers supporting the active fiber optic module needs in industrial and automotive applications. Agilent's patented manufacturing and testing procedures produce the industry's most reliable devices, and the company's support and order fulfillment organizations provide unmatched service and delivery worldwide. More information is available at www.agilent.com/view/networking. About Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) is a global technology leader in communications, electronics, life sciences and chemical analysis. The company's 28,000 employees serve customers in more than 110 countries. Agilent had net revenue of $7.2 billion in fiscal year 2004. Information about Agilent is available on the Web at www.agilent.com. (1) RHK Optical Components Market Update, 4Q03, April 2004. NOTE TO EDITORS: Please direct reader inquiries to Agilent Semiconductor Products Group at 800-235-0312, or e-mail us at semiconductorsupport@agilent.com. Further technology, corporate citizenship and executive news is available on the Agilent news site at www.agilent.com/go/news. |
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