this a few min ago, the one below was a couple of weeks ago...this is super for cblk longs...
(COMTEX) B: Scientific Atlanta Selects Cable Link Inc. as Their Parts
B: Scientific Atlanta Selects Cable Link Inc. as Their Parts Stocking
Distributor
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jun 8, 2000 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- In furthering its leadership in
CATV marketplace, Cable Link, Inc. (OTCBB:CBLK), a leader in equipment sales,
repair, and business-to-business (B2B) eCommerce solutions for the Cable
Television Industry and Scientific Atlanta, Inc. (NYSE:SFA), a leading supplier
of broadband communications systems, satellite-based video, voice and data
communications networks, today announced that Scientific Atlanta has selected
Cable Link as the parts stocking distributor to support and supply cosmetic and
proprietary parts to cable operators and repair facilities throughout the world.
Scientific Atlanta authorized Cable Link to stock and support existing
Scientific Atlanta customers with parts needed for routine maintenance, as well
as, provide in warranty and out of warranty service work as an Authorized
Service Provider. These plans include a major increase in manufacturing capacity
to meet the swelling demand of its flagship Explorer set-top boxes allowing for
the production of 5.2 million units per year beginning in January 2001. With US
$1.2 billion in 1999 revenues, Scientific Atlanta is a global company with 6,500
employees and operations in 70 countries.
"We are committed to providing the highest level of service and value to both of
our customers through our current relationships and superior sales force," said
Brenda Castle, president of Cable Link, Inc. "Cable Link's knowledge of, and
strong presence in the CATV industry made us the partner of choice to assist
Scientific Atlanta in achieving their future business plans."
After evaluating other companies, Scientific Atlanta selected Cable Link because
of its long relationship, exceptional sales force, Internet interface and
breadth of services. Cable Link's B2B eCommerce solution helps companies realize
greater economies of scale and commerce process efficiencies, resulting in lower
costs and competitive advantage through the online management of their
inventory.
"SciCare(TM) Broadband Services is dedicated to providing enhanced customer
support. With the increasing demand for Scientific-Atlanta's subscriber
networks, which are widely deployed by cable operators into consumer homes
throughout the U.S., it's important that we provide authorized repair services
that are close to our customers," said Peter Evans, Director, Logistic Services,
SciCare(TM) Broadband Services. "By teaming with Cable Link, we are able to add
to our full range of aftermarket services by giving our customers flexible,
affordable service alternatives."
"The Cable Link B2B eCommerce Platform and our long history of outstanding
customer service have helped us sign major deals with ADC (Nasdaq:ADCT), AT&T
(NYSE:T) and Scientific Atlanta in the past three months," said Bob Binsky Chief
Executive Officer of Cable Link, Inc. "We are in the advanced stages of
negotiations with other companies to finalize more partnership agreements, which
we hope to announce shortly."
Cable link's goal for fiscal year 2001, after the anticipated ramp up of these
contracts during the last half of this year, is to double its sales and achieve
record bottom line performance.
About Cable Link, Inc.
Cable Link, Inc. sells new and refurbished cable TV equipment and provides
business-to-business eCommerce solutions for the Cable Television Industry in
addition to repairing equipment for cable companies within the United States and
various international markets. Cable Link, Inc. can be contacted at 614-221-3131
or at www.Cable-Link.com.
About Scientific Atlanta, Inc.
Scientific-Atlanta, Inc (http://www.scientificatlanta.com ) is a leading
supplier of broadband transmission networks, digital interactive subscriber
systems for video, data, and voice networks, and worldwide customer service and
support. Scientific Atlanta's family of products includes RF Electronics,
including their newest line of GainMaker series, Digital Headends,
Optoelectronics, Telephony products, Advanced analog & Digital set-top
terminals, including the Explorer series.
This press release may include statements, which constitute forward-looking
statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are subject to risk and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the
forward-looking statements. Factors, which would cause or contribute to such
differences include, but are not limited to, factors detailed in the Company's
Securities and Exchange Commission Filings.
CONTACT: Cable Link, Inc.
Marla Goins Hipsher, 614/221-3131 or 800/399-1371
www.cable-link.com or www.cablespot.com
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AT&T Broadband and Internet Services Selects Cable
Link B2B E-Commerce Network
Largest Cable Provider in North America Implements Cable Link B2B Inventory Management
Solution
COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 24, 2000-- Cable Link, Inc. (OTCBB:CBLK - news) a leader in
equipment sales, repair, and business-to-business (B2B) eCommerce solutions for the Cable Television Industry, today
announced that AT&T Broadband and Internet Services (NYSE:T - news), one of the largest providers of cable television
entertainment and information programming services in the U.S., has signed an agreement to use the Cable Link B2B
eCommerce network to manage certain segments of its inventory and sell surplus equipment.
AT&T will use the Cable Link B2B solution to improve management of its asset transfers throughout the U.S. With 10 million
cable subscribers and 151,000 employees, AT&T has sales of $53 billion.
``We believe that the Cable Link B2B eCommerce network will allow AT&T to implement a more consistent and
cost-effective asset transfer and sales program throughout their U.S. Business,'' said Brenda Thompson, President, Cable Link.
The Cable Link B2B eCommerce network helps companies realize greater process efficiencies and provides them a cost
effective way to market their used equipment. The Cable Link solution provides companies with a B2B eCommerce
infrastructure that electronically facilitates inventory transfer, maintenance, repair and sales from every cable systems PCs and
directs inventory movement and sales through Cable Link to AT&T cable systems and the entire broadband B2B
marketplaces.
The internet-based application provides access to Cable Link's services that can drive cost savings and simultaneously improve
asset utilization. Cable Link's network provides a single point of integration for all AT&T cable systems and efficient trading
mechanisms.
About Cable Link, Inc.
Cable Link, Inc. sells new and refurbished cable TV equipment and provides business-to-business eCommerce solutions for
the Cable Television Industry in addition to repairing equipment for cable companies within the United States and various
international markets. Cable Link, Inc. can be contacted at 614-221-3131 or at www.Cable-Link.com and
www.cablespot.com
About AT&T
AT&T Broadband and Internet Services is one of the nation's leading providers of video and broadband data services.
Formerly known as Tele-Communications, Inc. (TCI) prior to the Company's recent merger with AT&T, AT&T Broadband &
Internet Services is a business unit of AT&T that provides cable television entertainment and information programming services
to more than 10 million customers across the country. The Company also provides a host of advanced services through AT&T
Digital Cable offerings and its high-speed cable Internet service AT&T@Home, and is actively developing competitive local
cable telephone services. AT&T Broadband & Internet Services is part of AT&T Corp., the world's leader in
telecommunications services and technology.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT:
Information in this release may involve expectations, beliefs, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future. These
forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. All forward-looking statements included in this release are based
upon information available to Cable Link as of the date of the release, and we assume no obligation to update any such
forward-looking statement. The statements in this release are not guarantees of future performance and actual results could
differ materially from our current expectations. Numerous factors could cause or contribute to such differences. Some of the
factors and risks associated with Cable Link's business are discussed in its registration statement on Form S-1 filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (``SEC''), and in the other reports filed by it from time to time with the SEC.
Contact:
Cable Link, Inc.
Marla Goins Hipsher, 614/221-3131 or 800/399-1371 |
