ADC Highlights Its IPTV Solutions at the Fourth Annual TelcoTV Conference and Exposition; Connectivity Solutions and Professional Services Designed for IPTV Networks

Business Wire, Nov 8, 2005

MINNEAPOLIS -- ADC (NASDAQ:ADCT; www.adc.com) today announced it will exhibit its broadcast and entertainment, and telecommunications solutions designed to assist carriers in the delivery of Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) services in Booth #100, at the TelcoTV 2005 Conference and Exposition, November 8-10.

As telecommunications service providers explore new revenue opportunities, IPTV is viewed as a service that will enhance customer retention and loyalty. Internet Protocol over a broadband network can be deployed to deliver voice data, and video. ADC offers its carrier customers a complete line of network infrastructure equipment and services designed for emerging IP networks.

Through decades of experience developing products for the broadcast and entertainment market, ADC's success of its RF Signal Management equipment to the cable market, and its expertise in deploying carrier networks throughout North America, ADC is prepared to assist carriers as they migrate their networks to deliver IP services.

"Telecommunications service providers are examining how they can migrate their networks to accommodate IP capabilities and deliver video content efficiently and cost effectively," said Pat O'Brien, president of the Global Connectivity Solutions Business Unit for ADC. "As carriers explore future IPTV technologies, ADC will deliver the technologies needed to accomplish IPTV and enable carriers to deliver the content their subscribers require."

ADC is an established provider of broadcast connectivity equipment, RF signal management solutions, fiber and copper connectivity solutions, power distribution, and professional services. The company also has relationships with major OEMs who provide active network components to service providers.

Now in its fourth year, TelcoTV has become the premier industry event for telecom carriers to learn and experience everything about IPTV. This year TelcoTV promises the biggest IPTV event of 2005, with an expansive exposition, showcasing more than 100 IPTV vendor solutions, an expert speaker line-up, and a networking web of more than 1,800 telecom and entertainment professionals all coming to focus solely on IPTV.

About ADC

ADC provides the connections for wireline, wireless, cable, broadcast and enterprise networks around the world. ADC's innovative network infrastructure equipment and professional services enable high-speed Internet, data, video, and voice services to residential, business and mobile subscribers. ADC (NASDAQ:ADCT) has sales into more than 150 countries. Learn more about ADC at www.adc.com.