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To: Danny Boy who wrote (501)	6/8/1998 9:33:00 AM
From: Beltropolis Boy	Respond to of 3299

hopefully one of many to come via supa-comm. AFC and Positron Fiber Systems Announce Agreement to Provide Integrated Residential and Business Access Solutions for Carriers Worldwide June 8, 1998 08:05 AM ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 8, 1998-- --OEM Agreement provides AFC with SONET/SDH capabilities, enables provision of High Capacity Business Access solutions, Broadens PFS Market Penetration -- At SuperComm this week -- Positron Fiber Systems Corporation (PFS) announced that it has signed an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) agreement with Advanced Fibre Communications, Inc. (AFCI) , which will enable AFC to integrate the Positron OSIRIS(TM) Broadband Access Multiplexer family into its access product line which includes the UMC 1000(R) 3GDLC(TM). The products will be marketed under AFC's label as the AFC ANSR(TM) System. "As local access networks worldwide become increasingly fiber-based, the demand for SONET and SDH technology in premier loop-access platforms such as AFC's UMC1000 platform is rapidly increasing" said Andrew Knott, PFS' Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "This agreement provides AFC with an integrated SONET and SDH solution allowing them to transport their wide range of access services (POTS, Data, xDSL based LAN delivery solutions, etc.) over highly resilient SONET or SDH based access rings and underscores PFS' continuing commitment to penetration of worldwide telecommunications markets through OEM partnerships." "Our agreement with PFS provides our customer base with an integrated product solution for a number of SONET-based applications," said Gerry Sawchuk, Senior Manager of Product Line Management, at AFC. "It allows the UMC 1000 to leverage its 3GDLC(TM) capabilities with delivery of xDSL and Frame Relay/ATM data services to both business and residential users across SONET/SDH transport networks." "The key to our "PFS Enhanced" OEM Partner strategy is to provide PFS Technology with access to new markets by integration of our products into major telecommunications manufacturers' solutions, enhancing both our horizontal and vertical market penetration. This exciting new relationship with AFC is a perfect example of this approach. Through its agreement with AFC, PFS now has a world class channel for our technology into the rapidly expanding NGDLC (Next Generation Digital Loop Carrier) marketplace as well as significantly enhancing our distribution in the US Independent Telephone Company and international marketplaces" added Knott. Established in 1995, Positron Fiber Systems Corporation PFSCF is a leading manufacturer of innovative telecommunications equipment for high reliability and critical service applications. PFS provides solutions for the SONET and SDH broadband access markets with its Positron OSIRIS(TM) family of broadband access multiplexers, Positron MIST(TM) SONET transmultiplexer and Positron OSIRIS-VUE(TM) network management systems. OSIRIS provides Carriers with a flexible platform designed for both Central Office and Customer Premise applications and provides modular expansion from OC3 (155Mbps) to OC48 (2.5Gbps) in the field. OSIRIS' unique size, ease of installation, price and features allow Carriers to reduce the costs of broadband service provision while providing them with a cost-effective delivery vehicle for new service offerings. The Company's headquarters are in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. For more information on PFS, please contact Andrew Knott at +1-609-222-1288 or Ilene Adler at +1-415-288-0400. Home page: positronfiber.com. investor.msn.com

To: Danny Boy who wrote (501)	6/11/1998 11:43:00 AM
From: Beltropolis Boy	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 3299

Advanced Fibre Communications and 3Com to Jointly Market ADSL DMT-Based Solution Companies Demonstrate ADSL DMT Interoperability at SuperComm Atlanta '98 June 10, 1998 05:24 PM PETALUMA, Calif., June 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Fibre Communications(R), Inc. (AFCI) and 3Com Corporation, Santa Clara, Calif. (COMS) announced today that they have broadened the scope of their strategic relationship to include end-to-end standards compliant DMT ADSL solutions. Under the terms of the agreement, full interoperability will be established between AFC's UMC 1000(R) ADSL plug-in module and 3Com's portfolio of ADSL customer premises equipment (CPE), including 3Com's recently announced OfficeConnect(R) Remote 811 ADSL router. The agreement will enable full-rate ADSL services to be delivered simultaneously with standard telephone lines over a single twisted pair up to distances of 18,000 ft. The companies also announced an ADSL DMT interoperability demonstration at SuperComm '98 in Atlanta from June 9 through June 11. The live demonstration features 3Com's new OfficeConnect(R) Remote 811 ADSL router interoperating with AFC's UMC 1000 ADSL plug-in module to deliver ADSL services to the end user. This demonstration highlights 3Com's ability to connect with market leading DSL head-end equipment. "As demand for high-speed access continues to grow, so must the commitment to multi-vendor interoperability," says Richard Waldschmidt, product line manger for xDSL solutions at AFC. "We are excited to be offering our customers access to 3Com's industry leading modem/router CPE technology." 3Com and AFC have been working together since April 1997 to deliver ADSL solutions to the market. This announcement highlights the on-going success of this relationship and illustrates the trend in the industry to migrate towards the DMT ADSL standard. "The scaleable design of the UMC 1000 platform makes it an obvious choice for telephone network service providers who are preparing their networks for broadband services," said Bruce Alter, director, product management, 3Com xDSL CPE products. "Establishing interoperability between our CPE products and the UMC 1000 product family strengthens our market presence with AFC's growing customer base, giving network service providers the options they demand." The integration of DSL services with DLCs is imperative to deliver ubiquitous ADSL solutions to the market. The agreement between 3Com and AFC ensures greater market coverage and timely delivery of ADSL deployment. Another key objective of this relationship is to focus on driving and delivering industry standards for ADSL. The companies' interoperability work is governed by its commitment to implement standards where they exist and develop and/or support the creation of additional standards as they evolve. Existing standards include the T1.413 and the ITU G.dmt specification as well as evolving standards in the sub-rate ADSL space, such as the ITU G.lite proposed specification. Both companies are active in promoting end-to-end interoperability issues at key industry venues such as the ADSL Forum.