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American Access Technologies Expands Qwest Communications' Zone Cabling Enclosures

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American Access Technologies, Inc. announced on January 5, 1999, that Qwest Communications International Inc. has expanded its use of zone cabling enclosures in Qwest's Colorado headquarters to include its Virginia Cyber Center. This move comes as Qwest seeks to meet the custom client requirements for leasing computer rack space and for bandwidth access. The patented, UL-approved Zone Cabling Termination Cabinets from American Access provide flexibility for voice and data cabling infrastructures, reducing the long-term cost of installing and maintaining a telecom wiring system by up to 70%.

Key Takeaways:

  • Qwest Communications International Inc. has expanded its use of American Access zone cabling enclosures in its Virginia Cyber Center, underscoring the company's commitment to meeting custom client requirements.
  • The patented, UL-approved Zone Cabling Termination Cabinets from American Access provide complete flexibility for voice and data cabling infrastructures, reducing the long-term cost of installing and maintaining a telecom wiring system by up to 70%.
  • Anixter International Inc. is the distributor for the sale of American Access enclosures, which are installed in Qwest's Colorado headquarters and now in the Virginia Cyber Center.
  • Qwest first installed a dozen American Access floor units for patch panels in the Sterling, Va. Cyber Center, indicating a growing demand for the product.
  • The use of American Access enclosures has significant implications for Qwest, enabling the company to provide customized solutions for its clients and increasing its competitiveness in the market.
  • American Access Technologies has a strong reputation, serving prominent companies such as Sun Microsystems, Lucent Technologies, and Cisco Systems, among others.

Statistics:

  • 70% reduction in long-term cost of installing and maintaining a telecom wiring system provided by American Access Zone Cabling Termination Cabinets.
  • Qwest first installed a dozen American Access floor units in the Sterling, Va. Cyber Center.
  • List of notable customers who have used American Access products: Sun Microsystems, Lucent Technologies, Cisco Systems, Level 3 Communications, and several private corporations, school districts, and government entities.

Sources:

  • BUSINESS WIRE - "American Access Technologies, Inc. Posts Net Income of $0.01 per Share for Third Quarter of 1998"
  • Nasdaq: AATK - American Access Technologies, Inc.
  • Anixter International Inc.

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