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To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (881)	9/27/1999 3:08:00 PM
From: Steve Fancy	Respond to of 3891

Alcatel Unveils its Complete Network Solution for the Optical Internet at NFOEC '99; Combination of Optinex and Alcatel 2iP Provides End-to-End Service Provider Solution BusinessWire, Monday, September 27, 1999 at 11:31 Booth No. 200 Chicago--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 27, 1999--Alcatel (NYSE:ALA) demonstrates its complete end-to-end optical Internet solution today at NFOEC in Chicago (Booth No. 200). Combining Optinex, the Alcatel optical networking range, and the Alcatel 2iP data edge offering, Alcatel provides a truly end-to-end optical Internet solution which addresses broadband access, metro and regional DWDM, SONET Ring Management and cross-connect functionality, as well as data and Internet services. This combination clearly illustrates Alcatel's capability to service carriers who envision achieving a 21st century network today. "This comprehensive solution is a strong proof point to support our aggressive product strategy and our recent data acquisitions," Paul Harrison, Vice President, Optical Networks Marketing, Alcatel. "Simply stated, Alcatel is demonstrating how we have leveraged the strengths from the acquired data companies to provide every piece of the puzzle for an optical Internet solution. From ADSL to the optical transport layer, to the Internet, the solution presented at NFOEC is a true representation of what Alcatel can deliver today." Alcatel's Litespan New World Digital Loop Carrier (NWDLC) introduced at Supercomm '99 will demonstrate the broadband access portion of the network with the Alcatel 1603 SONET multiplexer handling the multiservice delivery which feeds into the optical metro and regional DWDM layer. Both Alcatel's 1690 Metro DWDM and 1686 Regional DWDM products will carry IP traffic over DWDM using Xylan's OmniStack gigabit router. The new 1631 SONET Ring Manager and the 1680 optical gateway cross-connect provision the data traffic from the optical core to the Data and Internet services layer. Edge data and Internet services will be illustrated featuring the OmniSwitch and VPN Policy Manager. Product Details Litespan New World Digital Loop Carrier(TM) (NWDLC) is the leading multi-service carrier access platform delivering voice and high-speed ATM and IP services. With the integration of Alcatel's world-leading ADSL technology into Litespan, the system goes well beyond the traditional Next Generation Digital Loop Carrier (NGDLC) making it the most proven and widely deployed engine for voice and data in the local loop. The can be configured as fiber to the node, fiber to the building, fiber to the curb, and ultimately APON-based fiber to the home depending on the bandwidth demands of the application. With an embedded footprint in excess of 20 million lines in the US, Litespan is well positioned to gracefully migrate carriers from today's legacy to tomorrow's packet-based IP-meshed network with no stranded investment. DWDM products in Alcatel's simulated network include the 1686 OADM (regional metropolitan optical add/drop multiplexer) and the 1690 OADM (enterprise and access metropolitan optical add/drop multiplexer). These SONET multiplexers are distinctive for meeting the critical price point that carriers need to affordably deploy metro and regional DWDM. Completing Alcatel's optical networking segment, the 1631 SONET Ring Manager interfaces with the 1690 giving carriers effortless management over an unlimited number of SONET rings. In addition, the 1680 optical gateway cross-connect and manager (OGM/OGX) reduces network cost by performing both transport and cross-connect like functionalities in a single scaleable shelf. It supports a wide array of signal formats including ATM, IP, SONET and offers new revenue generating services. The Alcatel OmniStack, the industry's first multilayer stackable switch, integrates layer-two and layer-three switching, using Alcatel's advanced HRE (Hardware Routing Engine). It delivers powerful Switched Network Services, Fast Ethernet uplinks, ATM uplinks, Gigabit Ethernet uplinks, WAN uplinks, and layer-three switching, all at low cost. What sets this switch apart from other small switches is Alcatel's focus on power, flexibility, and network services. Alcatel's OmniSwitch is an advanced, multi-layer switching platform that supports all WAN and LAN formats, integrated IP, frame relay and ATM switching, high-speed routing, policy-based transparent LAN services (TLS), any-to-any switching and IP firewalls, all in an integrated, scaleable and cost effective solution. The OmniSwitch is distinguished by its advanced architecture and Xylan-designed switching chips that provide a wide range of functionality at competitive prices. Alcatel builds next generation networks, delivering integrated end-to-end voice and data solutions to established and new carriers, as well as enterprises and consumers worldwide. With 120,000 employees and sales of EURO 21.3 billion ($25.0 billion), Alcatel operates in more than 130 countries. For more information, visit Alcatel at alcatel.com or the US Web site at www.usa.alcatel.com. CONTACT: Press Office, Alcatel Kelli Luneborg, 214/522-8777 klunebor@usa.alcatel.com KEYWORD: ILLINOIS INDUSTRY KEYWORD: COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS COMED INTERACTIVE/MULTIMEDIA/INTERNET TRADESHOW Today's News On The Net - Business Wire's full file on the Internet with Hyperlinks to your home page. URL: businesswire.com Copyright 1999, Business Wire

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (881)	9/27/1999 3:08:00 PM
From: Steve Fancy	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 3891

Alcatel's Digital Cross-Connect Blurs SONET Network Boundaries; Alcatel's 1631 Manages Unlimited Number of SONET Ring Interconnections and Eliminates Compatibility Issues BusinessWire, Monday, September 27, 1999 at 11:55 Booth No. 200 Chicago--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 27, 1999--Alcatel (NYSE:ALA) announces today its 1631 SX LMC, the industry's highest density digital cross-connect, offers an advanced new feature set which allows it to transcend traditional cross-connect functionality and become a SONET Ring Manager. This distinct evolution on the 1631 is unique to Alcatel and offers the company an opportunity to resolve a pressing network level challenge in the telecommunications industry i.e. managing the proliferation and interconnection of rings throughout the network. It gives carriers the benefit of effortlessly expanding their network boundaries and managing an unlimited number of SONET interconnections free of compatibility issues. Building on features released in May, which touted the ability to double voice network capacity due to 2,688 STS-1 equivalents, this announcement further establishes Alcatel as an innovator of optical solutions for the network of today and tomorrow. By having the ability to manage an unlimited number of SONET rings, the infrastructure that carries all of the data/Internet traffic, carriers can effortlessly provision their network to handle new growth instantaneously without the concern of network limitations or boundaries. "Alcatel has been aggressively building on the 1631 functionality because carriers need simple solutions that resolve complexities and increase their network capacity," said Carey Parker, Senior Director, Alcatel. "In particular, the Universal Bay, is a marquee feature that simplifies several deployment and administrative issues. Another key benefit is managing an unlimited number of SONET interconnections. Alcatel's 1631 SONET Ring Manager(TM) will give carriers a significant advantage for turning up new traffic." The Alcatel 1631 SONET Ring Manger features the Universal Bay, which brings unprecedented versatility and scalability. It allows DS-3's, STS-1s, OC-3s and OC-12s to be housed within the same bay. Furthermore, the Universal Bay eliminates complex administrative issues, minimizes planning risks and reduces equipment and training costs. For carriers facing the challenge of managing the explosive increase in network traffic, the 1631 SONET Ring Manager teams with the Alcatel 1690 OADM to provide even greater network efficiencies. By combining these two products into one solution for enterprise DWDM deployments, carriers leverage the capabilities of the 1690 and the 1631 to increase the capacity of current fiber and manage traffic more effectively. The 1631 Ring Manger enables carriers significantly decrease network congestion and minimize the provisioning required to integrate into the customer's network. This results in faster service deployment. By providing network interfaces at signal levels up to OC-12, the 1631 performs many of the functions that were traditionally exclusive to a broadband cross-connect system. However, the increasing demand for wideband cross-connect capacity is causing wideband digital systems to emerge as the "do-all" components in the networks of many carriers. With 30 percent more capacity than the nearest competitor, DS3-equivalent ports, the 1631 Ring Manager has become the industry's "do-more" system. For information on the 1631 SONET Ring Manger stop by Alcatel booth No. 200 at NFOEC '99 in Chicago, September 27-30. The 1631 with the new ring manager functionality is available in October. Alcatel builds next generation networks, delivering integrated end-to-end voice and data solutions to established and new carriers, as well as enterprises and consumers worldwide. With 120,000 employees and sales of EURO 21.3 billion ($25.0 billion), Alcatel operates in more than 130 countries. For more information, visit Alcatel on Internet: http:/www.alcatel.com. For more information, visit Alcatel at alcatel.com or the US Web site at www.usa.alcatel.com. CONTACT: Press Office, Alcatel Kelli Luneborg, 214/522-8777 klunebor@usa.alcatel.com KEYWORD: ILLINOIS INDUSTRY KEYWORD: COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS COMED INTERACTIVE/MULTIMEDIA/INTERNET TRADESHOW Today's News On The Net - Business Wire's full file on the Internet with Hyperlinks to your home page. URL: businesswire.com Copyright 1999, Business Wire