ADC Features Innovative FTTX Solutions at OFC/NFOEC 2009

Company Experts Offer Technology Sessions on Fiber Management and FTTP PON
Networks
MINNEAPOLIS--(Business Wire)--
ADC (NASDAQ: ADCT) (www.adc.com), today announced that it will feature its
portfolio of OmniReach® fiber-to-the-x (FTTX) solutions at the 2009 Optical
Fiber Communication/National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference & Exposition
(OFC/NFOEC), held March 24-26 at the San Diego Convention Center. The company`s
comprehensive portfolio of fiber optic network equipment will be featured at
booth #3439.

ADC's OmniReach solutions are the industry's first platforms designed from the
ground up to meet the unique requirements of FTTX networks. Designed for
operational efficiency and scalability, OmniReach solutions simplify FTTX
network installation, maintenance and management from the central office/headend
to the outside plant and to the premises.

Featured ADC Speakers
Industry professionals are invited to attend two presentations given by ADC`s
speakers to learn about the latest developments in OSP/fiber technologies:

-- Ron Kleckowski, Market Manager, OSP Products: High Density Fiber
Management Issues Kleckowski will address the need to accommodate higher
fiber density in smaller spaces and the unique challenges of ensuring
high-density fiber cable management, as well as the impact of new reduced
bend radius fiber types.
Date/time: Wed., March 25, at 1:00 p.m.
Location: OSP/Fiber Technology Showcase, Hall E

-- Tim Badar, FTTX Product Manager: Upgrade Strategies for GPON2 Badar will
explore critical considerations in determining the most cost-effective
architectures for next-generation PON networks, which include peak
subscriber bandwidth and upgrade strategies for existing deployments.
Date/time: Wed., March 25, at 2:00 p.m.
Location: OSP/Fiber Technology Showcase, Hall E

"As fiber is deployed deeper into the network to enable broadband service
delivery, ADC is committed to delivering a broad portfolio of OmniReach
solutions that help service providers meet the unique requirements of FTTX
networks," said Jaxon Lang, vice president of Global Connectivity Solutions
Americas for ADC. "Whatever their customer demands may be now and in the future,
ADC has the expertise and technologies to support the delivery of voice, video
and data services when and where they need them."

The Advanced Fiber Connectivity and Switching Forum (AFCS Forum), of which ADC
is a member, is hosting a workshop on Mon., March 23, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m.
that features key industry leaders speaking about the ways automated fiber
cross-connect technology can benefit network operators. David Rapp, program
manager for Fiber Products at ADC, and AFCS Forum president, will serve as
moderator for the program. For more information on the AFCS Forum or how to
join, visit www.afcsforum.org.

For more information about OmniReach solutions, or to download ADC`s FTTX
Planning Guide, go to http://www.adc.com/FTTX.

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 130 countries. Learn more about ADC at
www.adc.com.

ADC Media Relations
Donna Burke, 952-917-0150
donna.burke@adc.com
or
ADC Investor Relations
Jon Oberle, 952-917-2507
jon.oberle@adc.com

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