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ADC Introduces D17 Tools SoftwareMINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 19, 2000 - ADC D17 Tools(TM) enables architects, consultants, and engineers to save time, money and improve accuracy. ADC (Nasdaq: ADCT; www.adc.com) today announced the release of ADC D17 Tools(TM), an advanced software package that provides robust yet easy-to-use tools that save time in organizing the design and construction activities of communications network facilities for buildings. The software, offered through ADC's Enteraprise line of structured connectivity systems, is based upon the proposed Division 17 to the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) MasterFormat(TM), a model regularly used today by architects, consultants, and engineers.The technology infrastructure is more important than ever for businesses and the proposed Division 17 model provides highly structured, detailed specifications for network infrastructures for everything from work area outlets to outside plant. With the pending addition of Division 17 and the new ADC D17 Tools, comprehensive building specifications in a standard format that includes network requirements are now a reality for architects, consultants, and engineers who design and specify structured cabling systems. "Not long ago, simple dial-tone was enough to support businesses," said Jane Livingston, Director, Enterprise Connectivity Systems, ADC. "Yet the rapid adoption of the Internet and bandwidth-hungry applications has made the network a mission-critical system for businesses. ADC D17 Tools makes it easier for architects, consultants, and engineers to more accurately design, estimate, and create specs for increasingly complex communications networks," said Livingston. In addition, a majority of change orders today come from network facilities specifications that are inadequate and/or inaccurate. The result is increased project costs due to the rework of ripping out walls, creating new paths for conduits, and digging-up freshly-laid asphalt. However, rework and project cost overruns are greatly reduced with the unique D17 Tools. "ADC is the only structured cabling manufacturer with a software package that combines CAD drawing, estimates, and bid specs in the proposed Division 17 format," said Livingston. "D17 Tools really ties it all together. The industry finally has a means for addressing network facilities requirements in the same level of detail as for all other buildings systems," said Livingston. The PC-based ADC D17 Tools Software includes three modules: a drawing and design package using standard CAD packages, an estimating package, and a package for creating bid specifications. D17 Tools works seamlessly with AutoCAD 14(R) and AutoCAD LT(R) so that first-time users and experts alike quickly improve CAD drawing efficiency with little or no training. The easy-to-use estimating spreadsheets provide detailed cost estimates based upon the proposed Division 17, reducing turnaround times on estimates while improving accuracy. Finally, users can create professional bid specifications faster than ever with a comprehensive set of documents organized by categories in the CSI Page and Section format in the proposed Division 17 model. About Enteraprise Enteraprise (www.adc.com/enteraprise) is the next generation of cable management products designed specifically for enterprise networks, ISPs, CLECs, and collocation applications. Designed for high performance and durability, Enteraprise end-to-end solutions include patent-pending work area outlets, patch cords, patch panels, as well as integrated vertical and horizontal cable management solutions for copper, fiber, and coax applications. Surrounding the Enteraprise offer is a 25-Year Warranty as well as highly trained Certified Enteraprise Value-Added Resellers throughout North America who install and maintain Enteraprise solutions. Enteraprise cable management solutions provide unmatched density, flexibility, and reliability that save time and money for businesses. About ADC ADC Telecommunications, Inc. is a leading global supplier of network equipment, software and integration services for broadband, multiservice networks that deliver data, video and voice communications over telephone, cable television, Internet, broadcast, wireless and enterprise networks. ADC's broadband, multiservice network solutions enable local access, high-speed transmission and software management of communications services from service providers to consumers and businesses over fiber-optic, copper, coaxial and wireless media. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, ADC has approximately 13,500 employees around the world and annual sales of $1.9 billion. ADC's stock is included in the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. For additional information, visit our Web site at www.adc.com. CONTACT: Rob Clark - Public Relations ADC Telecommunications (612) 914-6355 rob_clark@adc.com www.adc.com
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