Cyneta Networks and ADC Join Forces to Provide Service Quality Solutions for Next Generation Wireless Networks.

Business Editors & High Tech Writers

RICHARDSON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 18, 2002

Data Networking Leaders to Deliver 2.5/3G Wireless Service Quality

Monitoring Solutions

Cyneta Networks, a leader in next generation wireless networks infrastructure, today announced it has signed a joint marketing agreement with ADC (Nasdaq:ADCT) to deliver a service quality management solution for 2.5G and 3G wireless networks. The joint solution will provide real-time, end-to-end service quality management for 2.5G and 3G wireless operators worldwide.

ADC's Metrica(TM) Service Manager will leverage Cyneta Networks' Intelligent Packet Control Node(TM) (IPCN) platform, using advanced packet processing technology, to provide real-time data session characteristics to approach service quality management from an end-to-end perspective. The solution enables viewing of service quality characteristics from the user's perspective, rather than concentrating on network level performance. The combined solution will enable operators to manage the quality of 2.5G and 3G services on a service, customer segment, and geographic basis in order to help ensure a high quality and consistent service experience for subscribers.

"By delivering real-time access to critical service quality information, obtained through our unique solution, coupled with ADC's Metrica Service Manager, we will empower operators to dramatically improve their service quality initiatives," said Doug Smith, President and CEO of Cyneta Networks. "We believe ADC is the right partner to help us bring our solution to market and to set new standards in service quality for the next generation wireless space."

"The business case for 2.5G and 3G operators is highly dependent on increasing the average revenue per subscriber through the uptake of new innovative services," said David Heaps, Senior Vice-President and General Manager of ADC's Software Systems Business Unit. "Given the significant capital expenditure on new required network infrastructure and continually increasing user expectations of quality of service, it is imperative the service providers get it right the first time. The combined ADC and Cyneta solution will assist service providers in delivering services with the quality that users expect and that should help make their business successful."

The alliance reinforces Cyneta's and ADC's commitment to a customer-focused approach. The combined solution will provide operators with the ability to solve critical quality of service issues today, helping to promote a successful mobile wireless business. The solution should help operators reduce capital and operational expenditures, allowing them to improve the return on their network investment. The two companies will co-market this solution to wireless operators and core network suppliers worldwide.

About Cyneta Networks:

Headquartered in the Richardson, Texas telecom corridor, Cyneta Networks is a leading wireless infrastructure company that develops solutions at the "true edge" of wireless networking. The company's solution improves operating efficiencies and profitability for operators deploying 2.5/3G networks. Cyneta Networks offers customers a unique product called Intelligent Packet Control Node(TM) (IPCN), a network services platform that enables wireless operators to significantly improve mobile network performance and subscriber satisfaction, as well as produce new revenues. Founded in 2000, Cyneta Networks is a privately held company. In addition to its U.S. operation, the company has a European office located in London. For more information, please visit www.cynetanetworks.com.

About ADC:

ADC's Metrica Service Assurance Solution is used by more than 200 service providers around the world. Metrica is a key component of Singularit.e, ADC's suite of best-in-class software, supporting the mission-critical areas of the Operations Support System (OSS) including customer management billing and commerce, service fulfillment, and service assurance. Singularit.e is used by some of the world's most renowned communications service providers. ADC also offers integration services through its worldwide partner network and via its own team of highly specialized network consultants. More information is available on the Web at www.adc.com/oss.

ADC is The Broadband Company(TM). ADC tailors high-quality, custom solutions of network equipment, fiber 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. Learn more about ADC Telecommunications, Inc. at www.adc.com.

Cautionary Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

All forward looking statements contained herein, particularly those pertaining to ADC's expectations or future operating results, reflect management's current expectations or beliefs and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. ADC Telecommunications cautions readers that future actual results could differ materially from those in forward-looking statements depending on the outcome of certain factors. All such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, overall demand for ADC's products or services; the demand for particular products or services within the overall mix of products sold, as our products and services have varying profit margins; the availability of materials to make products; changing market conditions and growth rates either within ADC's industry or generally within the economy; volatility in the stock market, which may affect the value of ADC's stock or the stock ADC owns in other publicly held companies in the communications industry; new competition and technologies; increased costs associated with protecting intellectual property rights; the impact of customer financing activities; ADC's ability to successfully integrate the operations of acquired companies with ADC's historic operations; ADC's ability to complete our restructuring initiative and streamline our operations successfully; retention of key employees; fluctuations in ADC's operating results; pressures on the pricing of the products or services ADC offers; and other risks and uncertainties, including those identified in Exhibit 99-a to ADC's Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2001. ADC disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.