ADTRAN and ADC Demonstrate Interoperability of HDSL2 System Solutions

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ADTRAN and ADC have announced their successful demonstration of interoperability of their independently developed HDSL2 system solutions. This achievement is a significant step forward in promoting competition and innovation in the telecommunications industry. Both companies believe that interoperability among vendors is essential for delivering high-quality products at lower prices and better service. The demonstration was a result of their participation in multivendor interoperability testing and their contributions to the development of the ANSI T1.418-2000 HDSL2 standard.

Key Takeaways:

  • ADTRAN and ADC have demonstrated interoperability of their HDSL2 system solutions, marking a significant step forward in promoting competition and innovation in the telecommunications industry.
  • Both companies contributed to the development of the ANSI T1.418-2000 HDSL2 standard and will continue to promote interoperability through their participation in multivendor interoperability testing.
  • ADTRAN is aggressively pursuing interoperability with leading equipment manufacturers like ADC, with Tom Stanton, VP and General Manager of ADTRAN's Carrier Networks Division, emphasizing the importance of interoperability in driving competition and innovation.
  • ADC and ADTRAN will continue industry-wide interoperability testing, both independently and through the industry-sponsored HDSL2 Consortium at the University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory.
  • ADTRAN holds revenue-leading positions in the Frame Relay/DDS, ISDN Extension, and HDSL/T1/E1 network and access markets, according to Dataquest and IDC.
  • ADTRAN's solutions support more than two million local loops worldwide, with over 500 ADTRAN products supporting major digital technologies.

Statistics:

  • Over 500 ADTRAN products support all major digital technologies, including T3, T1, E1, Frame Relay, DDS, HDSL, HDSL2, SDSL, xDSL, ISDN, and wireless transport.
  • ADTRAN supports more than 2 million local loops worldwide.
  • ADTRAN has a revenue-leading position in the Frame Relay/DDS market, according to Dataquest.
  • ADTRAN has a revenue-leading position in the ISDN Extension market, according to IDC.
  • ADTRAN has a revenue-leading position in the HDSL/T1/E1 network and access market, according to Dataquest and IDC.
  • ADC has approximately 14,400 employees worldwide and annual sales of $2.1 billion.
  • ADC's stock is included in the Standard and Poor's 500 Index and the Nasdaq-100 Index.

Sources:

  • Business Wire, "ADTRAN and ADC Demonstrate Interoperability of HDSL2 System Solutions", April 4, 2000
  • ADTRAN, Inc., "About ADTRAN"
  • ADC Telecommunications, Inc., "About ADC"