NHC announces successful interoperability testing with ADC
NHC's VCCS(TM) and ADC's Avidia(R) System to provide complete DSL
Provisioning Solution
MONTREAL, Oct. 25 /CNW/ - NHC Communications Inc. (TSE: NHC) announced
today that they have successfully completed interoperability testing between
NHC's Virtual Cross Connect Solution (ControlPoint(TM)) and ADC's Avidia(R)
System next-generation DSL access switch.
The integrated solution enables Competitive Local Exchange Carriers
(CLECs) and Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers (ILECs) worldwide to instantly
and automatically connect DSL loops to Avidia without having to dispatch
technicians to multiple remote sites. As a result, CLECs and ILECs can benefit
from cost savings, the elimination of human error and the ability to rapidly
deploy DSL services.
"Successful interoperability with recognized industry leaders is a key
element in our strategy to provide integrated technology solutions to our DSL
customers," said Sylvain Abitbol, President and CEO of NHC Communications.
"The compatibility of our solutions will benefit both our customers by
facilitating rapid and cost-effective deployment of DSL services."
"By working with NHC, we are able to provide ADC customers with a
complete DSL provisioning solution that offers substantial cost savings," said
Steve Robinson, a Sr. Vice President of ADC's Wireless System Division. "The
pairing of Avidia with ControlPoint(TM) is clearly a best of breed solution
that offers a compelling value to our customers."
"This interoperability enables us to deliver powerful integrated
solutions to our customers," said Joe Teixeira, Vice President of
Engineering/Strategic Alliances at NHC. "ADC has tremendous experience and a
strong market presence in the broadband arena worldwide, and we are very
pleased with this technical relationship."
NHC's ControlPoint(TM)
ControlPoint(TM) is an integrated copper cross-connect system that allows
for thousands of subscriber lines to be remotely provisioned and deployed,
eliminating the need to enter the co-location (COLO).
ADC's Avidia System
ADC's Avidia family of integrated DSL access switches are highly
versatile platforms used by leading carriers to deploy high margin advanced
data services such as VPNs, voice over DSL and video on demand. Fully NEBS
level 3-compliant chassis sizes include a 21-slot Avidia 8000 and 5-slot
Avidia 3000 chassis, both offering G.dmt and G.lite ADSL, frame and cell-based
SDSL, G.shdsl, IDSL and 8xDS1 services. Interchangeable network interfaces
include DS3, OC3 and 8xDSX-1.
About NHC
NHC Communications Inc. is an international leader in the design and
manufacture of innovative remotely controlled physical layer cross-connect
solutions for established and next-generation voice/data networks. With a
unique range of technologies developed from years of experience, NHC is now at
the heart of today's corporate enterprise service market and the
telecommunications industry. Visit NHC at nhc.com.
About ADC
ADC is The Broadband Company(TM). ADC's fiber optics, network equipment,
software and integration services make broadband communications a reality
worldwide by enabling communications service providers to deliver high-speed
Internet, data, video and voice services to consumers and businesses. ADC
(Nasdaq: ADCT) has annual sales of over $2.8 billion and employs more than
20,900 people worldwide. ADC's stock is included in the Standard & Poor's 500
Index and the Nasdaq-100 Index. Learn more about ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
at www.adc.com.
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For further information: NHC Communications Inc.: Sylvain Abitbol,
President & CEO, NHC Communications Inc., (514) 734-4302/1-800-361-1965,
s.abitbol@nhc.com; Sylvain Brossard, CA, Vice President, Finance &
Operations, NHC Communications Inc., (514) 734-4304/1-800-361-1965,
s.brossard@nhc.com; Joe Teixeira, VP Engineering/Strategic Alliances, NHC
Communications Inc., (514) 734-4328/1-800-361-1965, j.teixeira@nhc.com;
Martti Kangas or Andrea Berry, The Barnes Organization, (416) 367-5000,
mkangas@barnesir.com/aberry@barnesir.com; ADC: Stephen Moore, Senior
Marcom Manager, ADC, (714) 730-2336, stephen_moore@adc.com |
