Corning Cable Systems Introduces the FTTxpert(TM) Program to Simplify Infrastructure Design for Consultants
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JUNE 13, 2008
Program provides network design consultants with knowledge and tools to create fast, easy and reliable FTTx networks
HICKORY, N.C. - Corning Cable Systems LLC, part of Corning Incorporated's (NYSE:GLW) Telecommunications segment, introduces its Evolant® Solutions FTTxpert(TM) Program for fiber-to-the-x (FTTx) network design consultants. Membership provides easy online access to design standards and tools, technical product information, white papers and articles, as well as personalized design assistance from industry experts.
Corning developed the FTTxpert Program as a tool to help network designers keep pace with the ever-changing products, technologies, and standards affecting the FTTx industry. By gathering the many resources needed by consultants in one central location, network designers will have quick and easy access to the tools they use most.
The FTTxpert Program's newsletter will discuss hot topics in the industry, network architectures, design considerations and best practices. Personalized assistance is also available by phone or e-mail from Corning FTTxperts who are knowledgeable professionals currently designing efficient, cost-effective and future-ready FTTx networks. Apply to be a member of the program by visiting the FTTxpert Web site at http://www.corning.com/fttxpert.
FTTxpert Program members are also invited to attend an Emerging Technologies Seminar, "FTTH: The Future of Broadband Happening Now." The free, one-day seminar provides BICSI credits and is being offered at several locations throughout 2008:
o Wednesday, July 16, in Albany, N.Y.
o Tuesday, Sept. 9, in Savannah, Ga.
o Thursday, Nov. 13, in St. Louis, Mo.
To request a free seat in one of the seminars, visit www.corning.com/ftthnow or call 1-800-743-2671.
For additional information on Corning Cable Systems Evolant® Solutions for Access Networks, contact a customer service representative at 1-800-743-2675, toll free in the United States, or (+1) 828-901-5000, international, or visit www.corning.com/cablesystems.
For more information on Corning's ClearCurve(TM) product suite, visit http://www.corning.com/clearcurve.
About Corning Incorporated
Corning Incorporated (www.corning.com) is the world leader in specialty glass and ceramics. Drawing on more than 150 years of materials science and process engineering knowledge, Corning creates and makes keystone components that enable high-technology systems for consumer electronics, mobile emissions control, telecommunications and life sciences. Our products include glass substrates for LCD televisions, computer monitors and laptops; ceramic substrates and filters for mobile emission control systems; optical fiber, cable, hardware & equipment for telecommunications networks; optical biosensors for drug discovery; and other advanced optics and specialty glass solutions for a number of industries including semiconductor, aerospace, defense, astronomy and metrology.
Corning Cable Systems Contact:
Stephanie Kosty
(931) 486-0323
stephanie.kosty@corning.com
Corning Communications Contact:
Lisa A. Burns
(607) 974-4897
burnsla@corning.com
