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To: signist who wrote (33291)	6/14/2001 12:24:59 PM
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Corning, Nortel Networks will demonstrate innovative Metro DWDM solution CommunicAsia 2001 Exhibit to feature MetroCor optical fiber, OPTera Metro Jun 14, 2001 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- CORNING, NY and SINGAPORE -- Nortel Networks* [NYSE/TSE: NT] and Corning Incorporated [NYSE: GLW] will demonstrate an innovative dense wavelength-division multiplexing (DWDM) metro optical solution at CommunicAsia 2001 next week in Singapore. The demo will feature Corning+ MetroCor++ optical fiber operating in the C-band at 2.5 gigabits per second (Gbps) over Nortel Networks OPTera* Metro 5200 system. It will be available to the civilian public from June 19-22 during exhibition hours in the Corning booth (#6G2-07, Hall 6). Nortel Networks OPTera Metro 5200 is protocol and bit-rate independent and DWDM data-optimized. It includes a survivable platform with tributary interfaces for metro access and interoffice applications. OPTera Metro 5200 uses DWDM to optimize current fiber infrastructure. It also provides flexible connectivity over point-to-point or ring-based networks, helping service providers to address unpredictable bandwidth growth, capitalize on service delivery opportunities and enhance profitability. Nortel Networks OPTera Metro 5200 is capable of sending multiple 2.5 Gbps channels across the entire C and L-bands over 400 kilometers of MetroCor fiber. This is accomplished without regeneration or any further dispersion compensation to maintain signal integrity. Combining these solutions opens up the operational band (1530-1625 nm), enabling additional channels to be sent with reduced likelihood of non-linearities in channel spacing complications in the C-band. The combination of Corning MetroCor fiber and Nortel Networks OPTera Metro 5200 gives network builders tremendous flexibility and enables significant cost savings in construction of large metropolitan and regional ring structures. MetroCor fiber offers today's metropolitan networks a more cost-effective and less complex option to handle high-density data traffic by reducing or eliminating dispersion issues. Allowing for seamless transition to higher data rate applications, MetroCor fiber is also compatible with currently deployed single-mode fibers. "Nortel Networks is driving the high-performance Optical Internet to be faster, smarter, more reliable and more profitable," said James Demers, vice president, Optical, Nortel Networks Asia. "By cooperating with companies such as Corning, we continue to drive advances to provide the lowest cost per managed bit in the industry. We are leveraging the economics of optics to link individuals, communities, businesses and devices with a truly global Internet." "We are honored to once again work with Nortel Networks," said Curt Weinstein, director, Metro Fiber, Corning. "Past efforts have verified the truly innovative model utilizing Corning MetroCor fiber and Nortel Networks OPTera Metro 5200. The results are reduced costs for metropolitan networks faced with the increasing need for service flexibility and the ability to secure lowest cost per connection and cost per bit." Established in 1851, Corning Incorporated (www.corning.com) creates leading-edge technologies for the fastest growing markets of the world's economy. Corning manufactures optical fiber, cable and photonic products for the telecommunications industry; and high-performance displays and components for television and other communications-related industries. The company also uses advanced materials to manufacture products for scientific, semiconductor and environmental markets. Corning's revenues in 2000 were US$7.1 billion. Nortel Networks is a global Internet and communications leader with capabilities spanning Optical, Wireless, Local, Personal Internet and eBusiness. The Company had 2000 U.S. GAAP revenues of US$30.3 billion and serves carrier, service provider and enterprise customers globally. Today, Nortel Networks is creating a high-performance Internet that is more reliable and faster than ever before. It is redefining the economics and quality of networking and the Internet, promising a new era of collaboration, communications and commerce. Visit us at www.nortelnetworks.com. * Nortel Networks, the Nortel Networks logo, the Globemark and OPTera are trademarks of Nortel Networks. + Corning is a registered trademark of Corning Incorporated. ++MetroCor is a trademark of Corning Incorporated. CONTACT: Isabel Lee, Nortel Networks Tel: +65 9630 3749 e-mail: bellee@nortelnetworks.com M2 Communications Ltd disclaims all liability for information provided within M2 PressWIRE. Data supplied by named party/parties. Further information on M2 PressWIRE can be obtained at presswire.net on the world wide web. Inquiries to info@m2.com. (C)1994-2001 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD -0- * end of story *