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To: zbyslaw owczarczyk who wrote (2842)	12/19/2000 7:08:05 PM
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Optics: Alcatel introduces a revolutionary cross-connect to build international networks at record-setting costs Single high-performance platform will support both wide-band and narrow-band Dallas, December 19, 2000 - Alcatel (NYSE: ALA), world leader in intelligent optical networking, announced today the introduction of the Alcatel 1630 GSX, Global Synchronous Cross-Connect system. Based on an innovative matrix concept, this new cross-connect supplements international communication networks with expanded intelligence and flexibility, while optimizing network operating costs. Designed to meet the requirements of network topologies based either on SDH (Synchronous Digital Hierarchy) or SONET (Synchronous Optical NETworks) standards, the Alcatel GSX supports both narrow-band and wide-band functionality from a single, powerful and high-performance platform. With Alcatel's GSX, a global operator will use the exact same network under the same network management system to seamlessly deliver a multimedia payload from the U.S., starting as a standard US formatted T1 line but delivered as an ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute) formatted E1 line to any city in Europe, Asia or Latin America. The deployment of this leading-edge solution grants easy in-service upgrades from already deployed systems and rapid equipment reconfiguration to accelerate the availability of dynamic, multifunctional services to a wider market. "In today's ever expanding networks, carriers require flexible solutions to cope with the increasing demand for new value-added services ", said Miguel Garcia, vice president of marketing for Alcatel's terrestrial networks activities in the US. "This cross-connect is a result of Alcatel's continuous efforts to provide profitable opportunities, in particular to global operators with investments in multiple technologies." About Alcatel Alcatel builds next generation networks, delivering integrated end-to-end voice and 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. Alcatel is the only vendor to master all optical network elements, from optical components, optical fibers and DWDM systems to core routers and network intelligence, and from terrestrial to submarine solutions. Alcatel is also the only company to provide both terrestrial and marine services for the installation and maintenance of global, seamless optical networks. According to RHK's 2000 study, Alcatel holds the number two position in global optical transport market with 20% market share, distancing itself from all other competitors. RHK also reported that Alcatel reaffirms its number one position in submarine networks with 41% worldwide market share. Moreover, Alcatel claims to be the world leader in total terrestrial and submarine DWDM systems, in digital cross-connects, which contain the enabling technology for operators to offer high bandwidth services, and in SDH networks. Alcatel's optics business comprises terrestrial and submarine transmission systems, fiber optics and optical components. Alcatel has launched a new class of Alcatel stock which is intended to track the performance of Alcatel Optronics, the Company's optical component business. Contact press@www.alcatel.com