Corning's Allen Dixon Named President of Newly Formed DAS Forum
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HICKORY, N.C. Corning Cable Systems, part of Corning Incorporated's (NYSE:GLW) Telecommunications segment, announces that Allen Dixon has been named as the inaugural president of the newly formed DAS Forum.
Dixon, Corning Cable Systems' market development manager for wireless networks, will serve as president for 2006-2007. Supported by PCIA - The Wireless Infrastructure Association - The DAS Forum is a neutral, broad-based non-profit organization dedicated to the development of the distributed antenna system (DAS) component of the nation's wireless network, through fostering a free and open exchange of information and ideas, advocating for responsible public policy decisions and promoting the adoption of interoperable technologies and uniform methodologies.
"As the only organization devoted solely to distributed antenna systems, The DAS Forum will have a meaningful and long-term impact on the future of wireless networks," Dixon said. "I am honored and pleased to serve as the inaugural president, and look forward to working with other market leaders in this exciting endeavor."
With tremendous growth in users and demand for broadband network services, wireless carriers are being forced to increase the number of cell sites to maintain coverage and service quality. In many areas, locating new sites is becoming difficult and expensive, forcing carriers to consider alternatives to complement existing macro cell sites.
In a DAS installation, conventional tower sites are augmented by a series of smaller, lower-powered remote antenna nodes (RANs) placed on existing infrastructure (potential sites include light poles, utility poles and billboards). These smaller nodes are a cost-effective method to provide targeted coverage in underserved areas. The
RANs are backhauled over optical fiber.
Corning Cable Systems is a charter member of The DAS Forum, which was created earlier this year. The organization will exhibit at the National League of Cities Conference, Dec. 5-9, 2006, in Reno, Nev.
Corning Cable Systems Evolant® Solutions for Wireless Applications makes installing wireless backhaul networks faster, simpler and cheaper than ever before and gives network providers scalable, flexible and reliable service. For additional information on Evolant Solutions for Wireless Applications or Corning Cable Systems products and services, contact a customer service representative at 1-800-743-2675, toll free in the United States, or (+1) 828-901-5000, international, or visit the Web site at http://www.corning.com/cablesystems.
About The DAS Forum
The mission of The DAS Forum is to promote the understanding, acceptance and deployment of distributed antenna systems. The group is a neutral, non-profit organization that includes a broad base of wireless telecommunications stakeholders. The DAS Forum will educate potential users about DAS solutions, document DAS success stories, and help all interested parties get thorough and accurate information about the benefits and costs of this architecture. For more information, visit the The DAS Forum Web site at www.TheDASForum.org.
About PCIA
PCIA, the Wireless Infrastructure Association, is the principal trade association representing the companies that make up the wireless telecommunications and broadcast infrastructure industry. PCIA's members own and manage more than 65,000 telecommunications towers and antenna facilities that support analog, digital and broadcast services across the country. For more information, visit PCIA's Web site at www.pcia.com.
About Corning Incorporated
Corning Incorporated (www.corning.com) is a diversified technology company that concentrates its efforts on high-impact growth opportunities. Corning combines its
expertise in specialty glass, ceramic materials, polymers and the manipulation of the properties of light, with strong process and manufacturing capabilities to develop, engineer and commercialize significant innovative products for the telecommunications, flat panel display, environmental, semiconductor and life sciences industries.
Corning Communications Contact:
Lisa A. Burns
(607) 974-4897
burnsla@corning.com
