Harris Corp. and Cornet Technology Announce Interoperability of Copper Line Testing Equipment

Strategic Insights -

The announcement marked a significant milestone in the development of telecommunications testing solutions, as Harris Corp.'s entire suite of copper line testing equipment was found to be fully interoperable with Cornet Technology Inc.'s (CTI) digital switching matrices. This interoperability enabled service providers to improve the efficiency of DSL deployments by providing a flexible solution that allowed them to save money, accelerate deployment, and build a network that would easily scale to meet growing demand.

Key Takeaways:

  • Harris Corp.'s copper line testing equipment is now fully interoperable with Cornet Technology Inc.'s (CTI) digital switching matrices, enabling seamless compatibility with CTI's SwitchEdge product line.
  • The interoperability of Harris' hardware and software components with CTI's SwitchEdge platform provides service providers with a flexible solution to improve the efficiency of DSL deployments.
  • This agreement allows customers to make purchasing decisions with confidence, as both Cornet Technology and Harris Corp. can focus on their core competencies while ensuring the interoperability of their products.
  • Harris Corp. is a leader in telecommunications testing solutions, with its Network Support Division delivering solutions to public and private communications service providers around the world.
  • Cornet Technology is an industry innovator in the design, engineering, manufacture, and marketing of high-speed cross-connect and test access/monitoring products for the telecommunications, enterprise, and federal marketplaces.

Statistics:

  • Harris Corp. has sales and service facilities in nearly 90 countries.
  • Cornet Technology has four service/sales locations in North America and subsidiaries in Frankfurt and Tokyo.
  • The Harris products provide for both metallic and wideband tests on copper loops to qualify them for telecommunications services, including DSL.
  • The Cornet Technology SwitchEdge platform provides test access with an efficient cross-connection facility.

Sources:

  • Business Wire, Oct. 30, 2000
  • Harris Corp.'s press release
  • Cornet Technology's website, www.cornet.com
  • Harris Corp.'s website, www.harris.com