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To: George T. Santamaria who wrote (189)	4/13/1999 10:33:00 AM
From: pat mudge	Respond to of 3951

George -- Thanks for checking out StarSwitch. Astarte actually caught my eye because of their announcement with TI. Glad they're "underwhelming" as I'm solidly behind SDLI and JDS Fitel. Later -- Pat

To: George T. Santamaria who wrote (189)	4/14/1999 10:48:00 AM
From: pat mudge	Respond to of 3951

Today JDS Fitel reports after the close. Will be worth watching. And in industry news: News April 14, 1999 10:29 Siemens' McLaughlin to Address Fiber Optics Futures Meeting BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 14, 1999--Michael McLaughlin, vice president and general manager of the Optical Networks Division for Siemens Information and Communication Networks Inc., will address key industry executives at the 11th Fiber Optics Futures Meeting, April 19-21, in Monterey, Calif. The theme of the meeting is "Fiber Optics for the Next Decade" and McLaughlin will discuss the evolution of optical networking systems and the effect industry trends could have on transport networks. McLaughlin heads the Siemens division in the United States that develops and markets telecommunications products for sending high-capacity optical signals over fiber optic cables for all transport market segments, including local, core and long distance. He has managed the unit since it was formed in 1997, including the successful introduction of two products that serve local and long-haul transport applications. Globally, Siemens is one of the leading companies in transport technology. Prior to assuming his current position, McLaughlin was director of transmission systems in Siemens' Access Networks Business Unit. He joined Siemens in 1996. McLaughlin has more than 20 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, primarily in fiber optic transmission systems. He received his B.S. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Florida. The Fiber Optics Future Meeting, sponsored by ElectroniCast Corporation and Lightwave magazine, is a gathering of approximately 200 executives, research and development scientists, and analysts. The conference is designed to be a forum for debate about the future of fiber optics networks. The Optical Networks Division of Siemens Information and Communication Networks designs and develops state-of-the-art optical transport systems for the North American market. Since its inception in October 1997, the Optical Networks division has launched two innovative optical transport solutions. TransXpress ALine is a multi-service, local transport system that combines synchronous optical network (SONET) and asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) technologies on a single platform. TransXpress Infinity is an ultra-high capacity, dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) transport solution that delivers more data at faster speeds over greater distances than traditional systems. Siemens Information and Communication Networks Inc., headquartered in Boca Raton, Fla., is a leading provider of information and telecommunications solutions to public network service providers and enterprise customers in North America. The company is a subsidiary of Siemens AG, a global business with $66 billion in sales in the fiscal year ended September 1998. Siemens is a registered trademark of Siemens AG. TransXpress is a

To: George T. Santamaria who wrote (189)	4/20/1999 1:55:00 AM
From: pat mudge	Respond to of 3951

Industry news: April 19, 1999 20:15 Tyco Submarine Systems Ltd. Selected as Sole Supplier for Worldwide Fiber Inc.; $630 Million Dollar Transatlantic Cable Project Hibernia MORRISTOWN, N.J., April 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Tyco Submarine Systems Ltd. (TSSL) announced today that Worldwide Fiber Inc. (WFI) had selected TSSL as the sole supplier for their transatlantic cable project called "Hibernia." A funded "instruction to proceed" (ITP) has been executed, and a final contract is now being completed. This supply contract will have an initial value of $630 million US dollars. Hibernia intends to have landing points in Canada, Scotland, Ireland, England and the United States. The undersea cable system will be installed by TSSL, and Hibernia will be the first transatlantic subsea ring network structure in service, utilizing 32 wavelengths at 10 Gb/s per fiber pair. Hibernia will have a planned wet plant ready capacity on each segment of 1.28 terabits/sec. Hibernia will be a 12,200 kilometer undersea cable system which will utilize the most advanced Dense Wave Division Multiplexing (DWDM) fiber optic technology available. Hibernia System is planned for completion in January 2001. As a self-healing SDH ring network, Hibernia will offer initial capacity of 160 Gb/s on each segment, and can be upgraded to a final capacity of 1.28 Tb/s on each segment using DWDM technology on each fiber pair. The undersea plant will utilize a 4-fiber pair, state of the art, repeatered system technology. Worldwide Fiber, Inc. is a facilities based provider of technologically advanced, high-bandwidth fiber optic communications infrastructure in North America. Over the last 12 years WFI has designed, engineered, developed and constructed communication networks first as the Ledcor Industries Ltd. telecommunications division and, since May 1998, as a separate subsidiary. WFI is currently developing an 11,000-mile North American fiber optic communications infrastructure (2,700 miles existing), and expects to complete an additional 4,500 route miles in 1999. The Company and its subsidiaries, including Worldwide Fiber Networks Inc. of Denver, Colorado, are building the Network to meet the facilities requirements of communications carriers, Internet service providers, and corporations with enterprise network needs and to satisfy the increasing demand generated by high-bandwidth data, voice and video communications. Hibernia will now provide to WFI's customer, European connectivity by transoceanic, subsea fiber optic networks. "We are extremely pleased to be selected as WFI's supplier for this transatlantic subsea telecommunication fiber optic network. Worldwide Fiber is a clear example of the next generation of successful businesses with vision and the commitment to provide their customers with true global connectivity" stated Neil Garvey President of TSSL. He continued, "WFI is a dynamic corporate entity with professionals covering the full range of expertise required to develop a successful global network. We truly look forward to working closely with them on Hibernia and in the future." Due to the importance of time to market, WFI concluded the ITP to facilitate the delivery of its transatlantic capability by early 2001. During the next 60 days WFI expects to conclude a Supply Agreement with TSSL. During this period WFI also anticipates concluding; definitive agreements with equity participants in North America and Europe; agreements reference an operating relationship with a backhaul provider in Europe, and initial commitments for project finance for its transatlantic development. Larry Olsen, Vice Chairman and CFO of WFI stated, "This transatlantic project represents an important step for WFI as we continue to develop fiber optic networks and extend the reach and connectivity of these networks for both our customers, our co-development partners, and our own retained capacity." Worldwide Fiber selected TSSL after a comprehensive assessment of suppliers led by the WFI marine division. Tyco Submarine Systems Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Tyco International Ltd. (NYSE: TYC), is an independent supplier of undersea communications systems and services. TSSL owns and operates a fleet of world class cable ships for the installation and maintenance of undersea communication network systems. Leading edge fiber optic technology is provided by the internationally distinguished TSSL Labs located in Eatontown, New Jersey. The completely integrated manufacturing capabilities of TSSL are highlighted by cable, repeater and transmission equipment manufacturing facilities located in New Hampshire, New Jersey and Virginia. TSSL has combined these capabilities to successfully complete 85 undersea fiber optic networks, in excess of 350,000 kilometers of fiber optic cable connecting over 100 countries. For more information on TSSL or Tyco International please visit the websites listed below: Tyco International Ltd.: tycoint.com Tyco Submarine Systems Ltd.: submarinesystems.com