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ADC and LGIC Jointly Develop High-Density Channelized Frame Relay Card

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ADC and LGIC announced a partnership to jointly develop a high-density channelized frame relay card, designed to double current packet port density and meet the needs of carriers and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) for centralized frame relay service delivery. The new card will be positioned as a service access multiplexer (SAM) or customer premises equipment (CPE) and will provide a cost-effective solution for carriers in domestic and international markets. This partnership demonstrates ADC's commitment to its established AAC product line and its desire to expand to overseas markets.

Key Takeaways:

  • ADC and LGIC will jointly develop a high-density channelized frame relay card to enhance the AAC product line.
  • The new card will offer carriers a cost-effective solution for central office-based sub E1/T1 frame relay service delivery.
  • The planned octal channelized frame relay card will double current packet port density, allowing for positioning as both a SAM or CPE.
  • The partnership will provide a more comprehensive end-to-end solution for frame relay access to customers.
  • LGIC will benefit from this agreement by enhancing its competitiveness in access equipment and strengthening its alliance with ADC for ATM-related technologies and marketing.
  • ADC and LGIC will continue to evaluate new AAC features for further joint development activities.

Statistics:

  • The new high-density channelized frame relay card will double current packet port density.
  • The card will be designed for central office-based sub E1/T1 frame relay service delivery.
  • ADC has approximately 14,400 employees worldwide.
  • ADC's annual sales are around $2.1 billion.
  • LGIC has six thousand employees.
  • LGIC's 1999 sales were 1.7 billion dollars.
  • LGIC operates joint ventures and branch offices in 14 countries.
  • LGIC was the first in the world to commercialize CDMA mobile communications in 1996.

Sources:

  • Business Editors, MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 29, 2000
  • ADC's press release, "ADC and LGIC Announce Joint Development of High-Density Channelized Frame Relay Card"
  • ADC's website, www.adc.com
  • LGIC's press release, "LGIC and ADC to Jointly Develop High-Density Channelized Frame Relay Card"
  • LGIC's website, www.lgic.co.kr

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