CTC Communications Group Files for United States Patent on its PowerPath Network; CTC's Integrated Communications System is a New Invention.Business/Technology Editors WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 22, 2001 CTC CTC - Cornell Theory Center Communications Group Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : CPTL CPTL Compagnie des Pétroles Total Libye (Total SA Group Affiliates) CPTL Center for Trade Policy and Law (Carleton University; Ottawa, Canada) )--today announced that it has applied for a United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. patent on its Integrated Communications System In telecommunication, a communications system is a collection of individual communications networks, transmission systems, relay stations, tributary stations, and data terminal equipment (DTE) usually capable of interconnection and interoperation to form an integrated whole. , known as the PowerPath(SM) Network. The Company's invention is a unique and integrated communications system (ICS (1) (Internet Connection Sharing) A Windows feature that enables two or more computers to share one Internet connection. First introduced in Windows 98 Second Edition, sharing is accomplished with network address translation (NAT), which is the common method. ) that combines all voice and data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. on a single systems architecture and a single connection to the user. It enables communication between that user and any other person, business, data base or information source in the world. The overall system integrates three primary sub-systems that enable voice and data communications at substantially lower cost, significantly higher functionality and meet or exceed all technical and operating standards. The invention, although totally different from current network architectures, is a 100% replacement for these current network architectures. Bob Fabbricatore, 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. stated, "The Company has always believed that its unique advanced technology mosaic would enable all telecommunications services and replace traditional, or legacy, network infrastructures. Over the past two years, the Years, The the seven decades of Eleanor Pargiter’s life. [Br. Lit.: Benét, 1109] See : Time Company has turned this belief into reality. This patent application is the culmination of a substantial and innovative development and integration effort that included an innovative new network architecture, voice services development and implementation and, the IS/IT systems that integrate and "glue" it all together. It is a 100% replacement for today's circuit switched, hybrid and data network infrastructures and, replaces those infrastructures at significantly lower capital and operating costs operating costs npl → gastos mpl operacionales , while delivering higher functionality and enabling the web-based and e-commerce communications of the future. It is, the integrated communications system for this century." About CTC Communications CTC is a rapidly growing "next generation" Integrated Communications Carrier utilizing advanced technology and providing its customers with converged voice, data, Internet and video services on a broadband, packet-based network. The Company serves medium and larger business customers from Virginia to Maine, which includes the most robust telecommunications region in the world--the Washington D.C. to Boston corridor. CTC was managing more than 535,000 access lines as of June 30, 2001. CTC's Cisco Powered IP+ATM packet network and its 450 member sales and service teams, provide contiguous marketing and technology coverage throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States. The Company, through its dedicated commitment to exceptional customer service, has achieved an industry-leading market share in the Northeast. CTC can be found on the worldwide web at www.ctcnet.com. The statements in this press release that relate to future plans, events or performance are forward-looking statements that involve risk and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking statements. Readers are, accordingly, cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Additional information about these risks and uncertainties is set forth in the Company's most recent report on Forms 10-K and 10Q. CTC undertakes no obligation to release publicly the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect results, events or circumstances after the date hereof. |
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