ADC Unveils Business Consulting Unit to Enhance Metrica Solutions

Strategic Insights -

ADC, a leading global supplier of network equipment, software, and integration services, has introduced a new Business Consulting Unit as part of its Metrica Professional Services offering. This unit will leverage the expertise gained from working with over 160 networks using Metrica technology in five continents to provide operational and business consulting services to customers. The Business Consulting Unit will offer tailored advice to help network operators fully exploit their Metrica solutions and integrate performance management into their business strategy and processes.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Business Consulting Unit will utilize the experience of its team in working with over 160 networks using Metrica technology to offer operational and business consulting services to customers.
  • The unit will provide strategic advice to help network operators make the most of their Metrica solutions and integrate performance management into their business strategy and processes.
  • Principal Consultant Bob Gowers will lead the new unit, bringing over 25 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, including project managing network development at British Telecom and Swiss Operator Sunrise.
  • The Business Consulting Unit will offer customized services to address the specific needs of each customer, ranging from introducing naming conventions to automating data loads to identifying business benefits of organizational changes.
  • ADC's Metrica Professional Services has expanded to include seven offices worldwide, serving the EMEA, North American, Asia Pacific, Australian, and Latin American markets.
  • Metrica technology is deployed in over 160 networks in 55 countries around the world, with ADC's Metrica products available on the Web at www.adc-oss.com.

Statistics:

  • ADC has over 14,400 employees worldwide.
  • The company's annual sales are $2.1 billion.
  • ADC's stock is included in the Standard and Poor's 500 Index and the Nasdaq-100 Index.
  • ADC's Metrica technology is deployed in over 160 networks in 55 countries.
  • MMC's Metrica Professional Services has seven offices worldwide.
  • The Business Consulting Unit will be led by Principal Consultant Bob Gowers, with over 25 years of experience in the telecommunications industry.

Sources:

  • ADC (Nasdaq:ADCT; www.adc.com)
  • "ADC Unveils Business Consulting Unit to Enhance Metrica Solutions," Business Editors & High-Tech Writers, May 9, 2000.