NHC Communications Signs Agreement with Taiwan-based
Telecom Distributor
MONTREAL, Nov. 14 /CNW/ - NHC Communications Inc. (TSE: NHC - news) today announced that Delhum Technology & Service
Corp (DTSC), a distributor of telecom products based in Taipei Taiwan, has signed a distribution agreement for the sale of
ControlPoint(TM), NHC's remotely managed cross-connect solution. NHC also announced that DTSC has placed an initial order of
ControlPoint(TM), as they plan to immediately address customer requirements.
"DTSC has an impressive base of customers that include service providers and Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers (ILECs)," said
Sylvain Abitbol, President and CEO, NHC Communications. "We believe this agreement will be a platform for NHC to expand further
into the Taiwanese telecom market and ultimately into other parts of the Asia-Pacific region."
According to Chong Hwa Telecom, the Taiwanese ILEC, the market in Taiwan for broadband Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) services is
expected to grow to more than 1.2 million subscribers by Q4 2001. DTSC plans to take advantage of the broadband evolution in the
Taiwanese market as CHT, Chong Hwa Telecom, TCC, Taiwan Cellular Corporation and KG Telecommunication Corp. are amongst its
largest customers.
"In a market that is growing so rapidly, the reliability and scalability of technology is paramount," said William Yang, President and
CEO, DTSC. "We looked at several options and found that NHC's ControlPoint(TM) solution, with its user friendly software, small
footprint, open architecture and true any-to-any cross connect capability proved to be ideal for the rapid deployment schedule our key
customers are planning."
NHC's international activities are headed by its Montreal headquarters and are complemented by its European subsidiary in Paris,
France. During the past nine months key accomplishments include an agent agreement with Allcom Telecomunicazioni for the Italian
marketplace and the conclusion of key partnering agreements with international telecommunication equipment vendors. NHC will
expand its international network through further sales, distribution and marketing partnerships of this kind. "A key element of NHC's
growth strategy is to align ourselves with major telecom distributors and vendors in important markets around the world," said Peter
Benisti, Vice President, Worldwide Sales. "We will work closely with DTSC to enhance the broadband infrastructure throughout
Taiwan."
About DTSC
DTSC has achieved a leadership role in the CTI and cable management systems markets by focusing on the integration of computer and
telephony applications. The company offers its customers innovative solutions that are supported by a suite of professional services.
With more than 40 employees and two district liaison offices, DTSC is dedicated to delivering both technological excellence and timely
services to clients such as Chung-Hwa Telecom, Taiwan Cellular Corporation, KG Telecommunication Corp., and Tai Shin Banks.
DTSC's recent ISO 9002 certification demonstrates its commitment to product and service quality and customer satisfaction.
About NHC
NHC Communications Inc. (www.nhc.com) 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.
Statements included here, which are not historical in nature, are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including without limitation, statements as to managements' beliefs, strategies,
plans, expectations or opinions in connection with company performance, which are based on a number of assumptions concerning
future conditions that may ultimately prove to be inaccurate. In addition, other forward-looking statements that may be included here
must be qualified by important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those achieved in the past or those
expected by the companies. These include: rapid technological change along with the need to continually develop new products; the
company's dependence on a dominant product line; competition; the companies' dependence on key employees; difficulties in
managing the companies' growth; the company's dependence upon certain customers and certain suppliers; the companies' dependence
upon proprietary rights; risks of third party claims of infringement; and government regulation.
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, Vice President, Finance & Operations, NHC Communications Inc., (514) 734-4304/1-800-361-1965,
s.brossard@nhc.com
DTSC: Bill, W. H. Yang, Delhum Technology & Service Corp., 886-2-27081558, bill.yang@dtsc.tw |
