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To: Bob Howarth who wrote (1388)	3/3/2000 3:00:00 PM
From: Tunica Albuginea	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 3891

It sure is Bob.ALA & Optics : I think that when the Big Boys ( Agilent & ALA ) start getting into, it is possible thatÿ the little start ups may get pushed aside. As I see it, the only reason JDSU is ahead of everybody isÿ because they started earlier because nobody thought 4 years ago that optics was going anywhere anytime soon. JDSU was having a hell of a time 4 years ago getting theirÿ share price off the ground. At this point with Agilent it is different. I just came back from a Medical meeting and found that most hospitals in the US use Agilent's technology for networks in the Intensive Care units, for surgery, etc. monitors, etc.HP is big in medicine. Medicine is now going digital and most procedures are doneÿ using fiberoptics, laparoscopically. There is a tremendous number of people that have optical knowledge starting from Cannon, Nikon etc., you name it. I think once ALA gets in it, with NN, I thinkÿ they will have a much better idea as to how to try and configure these networks in particular in regardsÿ to the last mile and how to interconnect/interface optical with cable. The technology provides Alcatel the ability to develop products that can switch optical signals of any data rate and format, without the costly reversion to the electrical domain required in today's networks. This format independence allowsÿ Alcatel to construct many products required for the optical layer of tomorrow's telecom networks. ................ .........The Agilent switch matrix design allows manufacture of large, scaleable, bi-directionalÿ and strictly non-blocking optical switch matrices. Further details about the technology behind the optical switch will be announced by Agilent at theÿ Optical Fiber Communication Conference (OFC) in Baltimore on March 7, 2000. I think NTÿ & LU will have some competition now, TA ---------------------------------- you said: Message #1388 from Bob Howarth at Mar 3 2000 2:21PM ÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿ Oh boy, some optical stuff coming !!!!! ÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿ biz.yahoo.com; ---------------------------------- Friday March 3, 1:27 pm Eastern Time Company Press Release Alcatel Teams with Agilent Technologies in Development of Optical Network Elements PARIS and SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 3, 2000-- Alcatel and Agilent Technologies (Agilent) today announced a partnering agreement to allow Alcatel to develop key optical network switching elements based on Agilent technology.ÿ The technology provides Alcatel the ability to develop products that can switch optical signals of any data rate and format, without the costly reversion to the electrical domain required in today's networks. This format independence allowsÿ Alcatel to construct many products required for the optical layer of tomorrow's telecom networks. ``Flexibility and scalability are prerequisites for developing the next-generation network that Alcatel envisions. The early adoption of this optical switch technology will allow Alcatel to achieve a leading position in the emerging optical layerÿ of the communications network,' commented Christian Reinaudo, president of Alcatel Optics.ÿ The Agilent switch matrix design allows manufacture of large, scaleable, bi-directionalÿ and strictly non-blocking optical switch matrices. Further details about the technology behind the optical switch will be announced by Agilent at theÿ Optical Fiber Communication Conference (OFC) in Baltimore on March 7, 2000. ``This agreement underscores Agilent's commitment to the communications industry and the development of optical technologies, which is important for meeting the increasing demand for capacity,' said John O'Rourke, general managerÿ of Agilent Optical Networking Division.ÿ About Alcatelÿ Alcatel Optics, the number one worldwide supplier of optical telecom systems,ÿ regroups Alcatel's activities in terrestrial and submarine transmission networking, optoelectronic components, and related research and development.ÿ The products and services offered provide the most flexible solutions to the skyrocketing demand for transmission capacity due to the Internet explosion.ÿ Leading supplier of Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) technology, Alcatel's success in optical transmissions continues to set the pace in the global market place.ÿ Alcatel builds next generation networks, delivering integrated end-to-end voice andÿ data communications solutions to established and new carriers, as well as enterprises and consumers worldwide. With 120,000 employees and sales of EURO 23 billion in 1999, Alcatel operates in more than 130 countries. For more information, visit Alcatel on Internet: alcatel.comÿ About Agilent Technologiesÿ Agilent Technologies is a diversified technology company, resulting from Hewlett-Packard Company's plan to strategically realign itself into two fully independent companies. With 42,000 employees serving customers in more thanÿ 120 countries, Agilent Technologies is a global leader in designing and manufacturing test, measurement and monitoring instruments, systems and solutions, and semiconductor and optical components. The company serves markets that include communications, electronics, life sciences and healthcare. The businesses comprising Agilent Technologies had net revenue of nearly $8 billion in fiscal year 1998. Information about Agilent Technologies can be found on theÿ Web at www.agilent.comÿ