Ian ---
One of those articles lists investors who'll benefit from the Juniper IPO and mentions Siemens and not NN. That rankles as NN made the investment under the MainStreetXpress banner and according to my source Siemens didn't invest a penny --- nor a pfennig, for that matter.
Okay, to other topics. Someone once asked if in another life I worked for the CIA and I have to admit today's search proves I at least have the right instincts.
Starting with press documents from Worldwide Fiber, I moved to web searches on Ledcor and ended up in the middle of CRTC documents:
crtc.gc.ca
If anyone finds out how the issue's resolved, please let me know.
Worldwide Fiber, a subsidiary of Ledcor Industries, Ltd., is of interest because of the contract mentioned last week involving NT, NN and FORE
newsalert.com
newsalert.com.
After chastising the folks at Worldwide Fiber for not having a website, I was told they've hired a firm and it's now under construction. In the interim, I'll transcribe what I was given.
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Fiber Optics: A Worldwide Vision
Industry leaderss: We are an independent facilities-based provider of technologically advanced dark fiber, related infrastructure and high-bandwidth fiber optic transmission capacity.
We are developing our 15,000 mile North American Network to meet the increasing demand for fiber optic capacity. Demand, generated by high bandwidth communications and the requirements of new entrants to the communications business, is growing exponentially and world-wide. International connectivity will further link our Network, and those of our clients. [See CRTC document for clients.]
Our condominium strategy of development lowers your costs by allowing multiple participants to purchase, IRU or lease fiber or conduit on a route by route basis or throughout our entire Network.
Our Carriers carrier services provide our clients and partners with Optical Services, IP and ATM Services, Private Line Services and Virtual Switching Services anywhere on the Worldwide Fiber Network.
Who is Worldwide Fiber? We have been developing, designing, engineering and constructing communications networks for over 12 years, first as the telecommunications division of Ledcor Industries Ltd., and now as a separate subsidiary, Worldwide Fiber Inc.
Our Network
Our Network links major urban centers in Canada and the United States. The Worldwide Fiber system also provides our North American market with international connectivity.
In North America, Worldwide Fiber's footprint covers diverse routes totalling in excess of one million fiber miles. Additional city rings link our long haul network with your customers.
Internationally, Worldwide Fiber will connect North American networks to Ireland, the United Kingdom and continental Europe, in 80 milliseconds.
Leaders in the development, design and installation of networks, at Worldwide Fiber, we are building the future of fiber optic telecommunications, now.
PRODUCTS
Intercity dark fiber and conduit --- North American network of over 15,000 route miles with international connectivity
Carriers carrier services --- Optical, IP and ATM, private line and virtual switching services
City rings --- Long haul network to be supported by city rings
Communications Shelters --- Dedicated & collocated space, signal regeneration
Last mile connectivity ---Last mile connections into North America's major markets
SERVICES
Project Development ---Overall project services, turnkey approach provides financing, ROW negotiation, construction, maintenance and network management
Engineering and Design ---All engineering and design services
Project Management and Construction ---Construction and management expertise
Network Mangement ---Short and long-term maintenance programs with 24/7 operations to manage fiber optic routes. Emergency response teams are readily available to create immediate solutions
Railway Services ---The Railway Services group supports Worldwide Fiber's rail developments and provides value-added options to railroad companies.
Maintenance ---Worldwide Services provides maintenance to fiber systems and the Worldwide Fiber Network
Advantages oif the Worldwide Fiber Network
* 15,000 mile North American fiber optic network that is further supported b y city rings and last mile connections
* Optical services, IP and ATM services, private line services and virtual switching services
* Diverse routes provides NEQW network solutions
* The Worldwide Fiber network is significantly complete with network completion by Q4/00
* Condominium development strategy allows multiple participants on each route and lowers costs
* Produce cost savings to our clients
* Over 12 years of telecommunications experience, 52 years in business
* Worldwide Fiber Inc. provides all services, from identifying opportunities to testing and network management
* Network architecture is fully upgradable
* Fully compatible with all optical components
* Patented construction equipment provides unique construction solutions
* Opportunities from leased bandwidth to dark fiber
* Worldwide Fiber Inc. is receptive to all business proposals inclluding leases, sales, joint ventures and co-development
Customers
Developing your won communications network or satisfying a need for redundancy, Worldwide Fiber has the alternatives you require. We are focused on providing either dark fiber or broadband capacity on a purchase or lease basis to communications carriers, ISps and corporations with enterprising needs.
Worldwide Fiber offers turnkey solutions that really work. Our expertise in engineering, design, construction and facilities management allow you to focus on your core business trusting the highest quality independent provider of communications services world-wide.
Flexibility
We listen to our customers. Our development is based on a route by route evaluation. Through this approach we have established man long-term and strategic relationships to complete our builds. Flexibility in purchase, IRU, leasing options and new opportunities including co-development and joint venture partnerships are why we have become industry leaders.
THE HIBERNIA PROJECT
The Hibernia Project: A submarine system linking Boston, MA to Halifzx, NS to Dublin, Oreland to England and Scotland in a self-healing ring configuration.
The system will enter service with terrestrial back haul in place, for both North America and Europe, serviced and controlled by partners in the submarine system.
The most highly advanced system technology at 640 GBits/sec capacity with 160 GBits/sec at initial RFS and upgradable as required.
The north system route will reduce costa snd increase savings.
Demand Forecast
[Tyco chart.] For Tyco pr: submarinesystems.com [Do "Worldwide Fiber" search. If you read through contracts, you'll see Atlantic Crossing (AC1)was originally AT&T's and that division was bought out by Tyco Submarine.]
Project Implementation Strategy
* Worldwide Fiber to be the exclusive manager of the Project from feasibility through RFS.
* At RFS one of the existing participants will assume the lead role for operations or the service will be 'contracted out'.
* A single supplier will be contracted on a performance based EPIC (engineer, procure, install and commission) contract for the submarine system.
* Focus on highest level of technology available, lowest cost facilities, best managed risk process.
Marketing Strategy
* Competitive advantage on both cost and differentiated fronts.
* Providing City to City pricing from facilities controlled by the Hibernia participants.
* Focus on Carrier's Carrier supply and the needs of the Project participants.
System Technology
* Initial palns for a 640 GBit/sec system upgradable to 1.2 Tbit/sec system at minimal additional capital cost.
* Network development and the roll-out in Europe and North America are concurrent allowing the choice of IP transmission technology to be homogenous across the system.
* System reliability and availability at maximum in industry in the planned self-healing ring configuration.
Participants
Worldwide Fiber has chosen participants that will add value to the Hibernia Project. These participants will be substantial capacity purchasers, have terrestrial back haul facilities for Hibernia connectivity or have relevant experience in some facet required by the Project.
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