ADC Joins Cisco Systems' Professional Services Partner Program

Business Wire, April 3, 2001

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 2001

ADC (Nasdaq:ADCT; www.adc.com), a leading global supplier of fiber optics, network equipment, software and integration services for broadband, multiservice networks, announced today that it has joined Cisco Systems Inc.'s Professional Services Partner (PSP) Program. By qualifying for the PSP Program, ADC provides strong recognition of continuous investment in Cisco System's training and technology, and commitment to providing leading internetworking service and support to join Cisco and ADC customers. Cisco's PSP Program is designed to help enterprise, service provider and small/medium customers keep step with the rapid pace of change required by today's business environment.

"The Cisco PSP Program offers qualified participants the opportunity to deliver professional services for planning, design, implementation, operation, and optimization of complex end-to-end networking solutions", said Parvesh Sethi, director of Global Enablement Services (GES) for Cisco. "Customers who choose to work with a Cisco PSP will receive the highest level of technical knowledge and support. ADC's enrollment in the Cisco PSP Program illustrates its commitment to providing that industry-leading support."

"The PSP program brings ADC and Cisco together - two companies dedicated to providing the highest level of response to the network needs of service providers," said Jim Yount, regional vice president, ADC Systems Integration Division. "The end customer receives significant benefit from the combination of Cisco product solutions with ADC's nationwide capabilities in systems integration."

Delivering Market-Leading Service & Support

Members in the Cisco PSP Program have completed rigorous capability assessments, demonstrating expertise in specific Cisco technologies and solutions. Qualified PSP companies demonstrate customer satisfaction through ongoing measurements and statistics, and make significant investments in the continued development and enhancement of professional services skills and business, enabling them to deliver market-leading service and support.

As a member of the Cisco PSP Program, ADC will provide services such as engineering, furnish and installation; program and project management; and commissioning of equipment.

About ADC

ADC is The Broadband Company(TM). ADC's fiber optics, network equipment, software and integration services make broadband communications a reality worldwide by enabling communications service providers to deliver high-speed Internet, data, video and voice services to consumers and businesses. ADC's stock (Nasdaq:ADCT) is included in the Standard & Poor's 500 Index and the Nasdaq-100 Index. Learn more about ADC Telecommunications, Inc. at www.adc.com.