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Winning Business With North American Carriers and Suppliers

Michael ZammitManaging [email protected]: 732.699.3460M: 267.784.1784

Prepared For:

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Agenda

Who is Telcordia? US Market Opportunities What does it take to WIN business in North America? Telcordia Solutions & Support

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1984

Telcordia: Network & Product Integrity (NPI)NPI Has Been Core Competency For Decades

Break-up of Bell System

BELLCOREcreated to

providing R&D support for the

RBOCs

50+ year history of Leadership in Telecommunications 50+ year history of Leadership in Telecommunications

Acquired by SAIC

NPI enables use of optical fiber

to replace copper

in the local loop.

1994-1998

1999-2002

2003

-2004

Providing network product and integrity services for over 50 years

Providence Equity

and Warburg Pincus acquire

Telcordia 3/15/05

Renamed Telcordia

Technologies

Acquired Granite

Software Systems

2007 -2011

FormerlyBellcore

1960

s

Creating Telecom

OSS

Bu

sin

ess

Bu

sin

ess

Tech

nolo

gy

Tech

nolo

gy

Develops call waiting, call forwarding, and caller ID

Handles all 800-number

calls in the US

Enables DSL rollout

Delivers managed IP

solution

Risk Assessments

and NEBS Testing

We are part of Bell Labs within AT&T

Enable FTTP

rollouts

Network Transformation Solutions

2012

Tested Bell System

developed technologie

s

Safety testing a

high priority

NPI Expansion into Global

Markets

Risk Assessments:

Network Security &

Safety

Integration with Ericsson

NPI Supports Global Optical Deployments

New Optical GRs & Test Programs

10G/40G/WirelessBackhaul

Key Lab for Verizon GPON

Issue 1 of KeyOptical GR’sGR-20, GR-

326GR-1209/1221

Develop Carrier M&Ps

to support FTTx

Deployment

Certification of Passive

Optical Components

&Factory Audits

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Telcordia NPI Team Members

Staff Proficiency

Optical transmission & measurements Mechanical/Environmental/NEBS Testing Materials Science, Chemical/Electrical Protection Knowledge of Global Industry Standards

(TIA, ATIS, Verizon TPRs, IEC, ITU) US National Safety codes & Listing (NEC, NESC, NFPA, UL etc…)

Areas of Expertise:

Product design & manufacturing Testing methodology (Key Lab for Verizon, AT&T and other global carriers) Product Certification: Features, Functions, and Performance Qualification Failure analysis – product & field/deployment related failures

Expert Testimonial (Litigation Support) OSP network design & engineering Physical plant construction & maintenance (aerial, underground) Deployment methods & procedures – OSP/residential/MDU/Enterprise Worker and Product Safety

Gain a competitive advantage by leveraging Telcordia expertise to help design, certify, integrate and deploy

superior quality products and solutions.

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Telcordia’s Global Customer Base

TPSA

Embratel

Aircel

Reliance

Embarq FairPoint

OTE

TWC

GlobalManufacturers

Over 1,000 customers around the world

Telcordia’s diversified, global client base defines the future of the telecom industry

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A Few of Our Recent Customers

Domestic CarriersVerizon, AT&T, Centurylink, Comcast, Time Warner

Supplier Customers:North America Asia/Pacific3M, ADC, AFL Daewon SamsungBerkTek Go!Foton SterliteCommscope Huawei SUNSEACorning ILJIN YOFCCustom Cable LS Cable ZTEEmersonEXFOFEI EuropeGeneral Cable Corp. Alcatel-LucentJDSU DexgreenOFS/Fitel EricssonRCS Wire & Cable OscilliquartzSuperior Essex Prysmain/DrakaSymmetricom Royal DSM, N.V.TE Connectivity

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Agenda

Who is Telcordia? US Market Opportunities What does it take to WIN business in North America? Telcordia Solutions & Support

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Global Broadband Market

Total Broadband subscribers by RegionSource: © Point Topic Ltd, 2011

Subscribers by TechnologySource © Point Topic Ltd, 2011.

As of 2011:

• Over 540 million broadband subscribers (12% YoY Growth).

• US & China account for about 41% of global subscribers.

• FTTx is about 14% of all broadband subscribers, but growth of 54% YoY.

• 9.1% penetration

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US Broadband Market

Current US Statistics

Nearly 90 million broadband subscribers

30 million DSL subscribers

50 million DOCSIS Cable modems Aging Telco infrastructure is

stimulating investment in FTTH Advanced Services & LTE/4G rollout

require more fiber deployment According to the FTTH Council

823 US companies deploying FTTP

Broadband subscribers by CompanySource: GIGAOM

Percent Share of Annual Subscriber GrowthSource: GIGAOM

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Trends in U.S. Broadband Efforts

Top 10 service providers control 85% market share Less than 10% of US Broadband subscribers are FTTx Telco providers loosing market share to the cable TV providers

VZ/AT&T FY12 CAPEX outlook of US $45B 12% of Global CAPEX and 65% of total US CAPEX spending But, Wireline CAPEX down about 10% At peak GPON deployment, VZ CAPEX was over $10B alone. Shift in CAPEX to wireless backhaul, cloud/data center build-out,

targeted revenue generation (eg. MDU deployments)

US Government – US $7.2B in broadband stimulus funding Several hundred Tier 2 & 3 service providers, municipal systems,

and middle mile providers (focus on digital divide) Network construction is just starting for many of these companies Some restrictions on Buy-America for public systems

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Ford Motor Co. - “Quality is Job 1”• OSP network must last 25-30 years! • 99.999% reliability for landline voice services• Steep FCC penalties for network outages• Universal service requirements• Highly competitive market, high customer churn

Critical focus to reduce installation and maintenance costs• US Labor costs very high.• Reduce complexity of products & deployment

• Lower skilled, lower cost technicians• Improve accuracy of installation

• Reduce costly service calls – US $150/hr to roll a truck

Product price is NOT the only consideration

US Carriers Focus on Total Life Cycle Cost

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Agenda

Who is Telcordia? US Market Opportunities What does it take to WIN business in North

America? Telcordia Solutions & Support

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China also brings excellent optical products to the US!

Bringing Excellence to the US Market

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Trends in U.S. Purchasing Pattern

The high quality and low cost of products from non-U.S. manufacturers are very attractive to U.S. Carriers

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Does the Trend Represent OPPORTUNITIE$$?

The buying trend offers TREMENDOUS opportunity to international manufacturers BUT not all will be successful! Companies MUST understand

the U.S. market and position products properly to be successful and gain U.S. market share.

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Network and Product Integrity Market Forces That Must Be Met

Carriers need:

Innovative, cost effective solutions

to meet competitive market forces

and subscriber expectations

Manufacturers need:

Knowledge of Carrier Requirements

Product differentiator to gain a

competitive advantage in the market

Delivery Excellence

Enterprise customers need: High performance and efficient

networks

Support to implement new network

capabilities

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How do we know what the U.S. Requirements are for our products?

How do we determine in the pre-production phase of the development cycle if products will meet these requirements?

How do we demonstrate that our products meet U.S. performance & quality needs?

How do we get the attention of U.S. Carriers?

How do we respond effectively to U.S. Carrier RFPs?

Challenges for International Manufacturers in the U.S. Market

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Understanding Product Requirements

Don’t assume that a product made for other markets will meet U.S. Requirements.

Requirements for U.S. Carriers are well-defined and specific Largely based on Telcordia “Generic Requirements” but sometimes they may deviate in subtle ways.

There are HUNDREDS of “Generic Requirements” documents and it is challenging to find the specific requirements for a given product or application!

Correlation with a specific GR is not always so straight forward Product requirements may come from more than one GR Proper interpretation of GR criteria is critical

Both Suppliers & Carriers assist Telcordia in developing and have access to these “Generic Requirements”

Lower you risks significantly by gaining detailed knowledge on the “Generic Requirements” used by YOUR customers!

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Common GR Documents for Optical Fiber, Components & Products Cable & Connectors

GR-20, Optical Fiber & Outside Plant Cables (*Update coming in 2012!) GR-409, Indoor Optical Cables GR-1209, Passive Optical Components (* Updated in 2010) GR-1221, Component Reliability Assurance (* Updated in 2010) GR-326, Single Fiber Optical Connectors (* Updated in 2010) GR-1081, Field Mountable Optical Connectors GR-1435, Multifiber Optical Connectors GR-3120, Hardened Single Fiber Connectors GR-3152, Hardened Multi-Fiber Connectors GR-2866, Optical Fiber Fanouts GR-3172, Active Optical Cables (New in 2012!) GR-3173, Composite Optical Cables for Wireless tower applications (New in 2012!)

Splice Closures, Terminals, Fiber Distribution Hubs

Active Components GR-418, Generic Reliability Assurance Requirements for Fiber Optic Transport Systems GR-468-CORE, Generic Reliability Assurance Requirements for Optoelectronic Devices

Used in Telecommunications Equipment GR-1312, Optical Amplifiers and Proprietary DWDM Systems SR-332, Reliability Prediction Procedure for Electronic Equipment

• GR-771, Splice Closures • GR-3123, Indoor FDH• GR-3125, Outdoor FDH

• GR-3161, MDU Terminals• GR-950, FTTx ONU Closures• GR-487, Electronic Equipment Cabinets

• GR-449, Fiber Distribution Frames (*Updated in 2012!)

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There are MANY more GRs!

Coaxial Cable Wire & Cable Products Connectors & Splices Pedestals and Equipment Enclosures Building Entrance Terminals (BETs) Concrete Shelters, Vaults, Handholes Network Interface Devices (NIDs) Terminal Blocks CATV Broadband Distribution Components Network Protection and Grounding RFI Filters Field Test Sets

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Typical GR for a “Component”

Fundamental Requirements Documentation, Packaging & Shipping Basic design features, Intermateability Product labels, markings & packaging

Service Life Requirements Installation and handling stresses Normal Stresses during the operational life of the product Optical, Mechanical & Environmental Performance Criteria

Extended Reliability Requirements Evaluate performance of product design & materials over time Temperature/Humidity Aging – how to accelerate testing? Chemical, UV, Water Exposure, Dust & Other Contaminants

Reliability and Quality Assurance Program Reliability Assurance Requirements Philosophy Overview of Reliability Assurance Qualification Criteria Quality and Reliability Criteria

Unlike other Global Standards, each Telcordia GR contains very detailed functional requirements, test procedures, sample configuration,and performance criteria levels.

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Navigating through requirements

Telcordia Roadmap to Generic Requirements (GR)

Technologies: A Free Guide to the Collection of 150+ GR Technical Documents

ROADMAP-TO-AIN-1, Telcordia Roadmap to Advanced Intelligent Network (AIN)

Documents ROADMAP-TO-CLASS-1, Telcordia Roadmap to CLASS Feature Documents

ROADMAP-TO-CUSTOM-CALL-1, Telcordia Roadmap to Custom Calling Services

Documents

ROADMAP-TO-FIBER-1, Telcordia Roadmap to Fiber and Optical Technologies

Documents

ROADMAP-TO-LIDB-1, Telcordia Roadmap to Line Information Database (LIDB)

Documents

ROADMAP-TO-NEBS-1, Telcordia Roadmap to NEBS Documents

ROADMAP-TO-NGN-1, Telcordia Roadmap to Next Generation Network (NGN)

Documents

ROADMAP-TO-OP-SVCS-1, Telcordia Roadmap to Operator Services Documents

ROADMAP-TO-RELIABILITY-1, Telcordia Roadmap to Reliability Documents

https://telecom-info.telcordia.com

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North American Standards for Optical Fiber & Optical Fiber CableNorth American Customers may have additional requirements:

Additional Verizon TPRs (largely based on the Telcordia GRs):

TPR.9424, Optical MDU Drop Cables TPR.9441, Bend Optimized Performance Fiber TPR.9442, Optical Fiber Microducts TPR.9459, In-living unit Optical Cables TPR.9460, Multimode Fiber Requirements TPR.9462, Blown Optical Fiber Cables TPR.9445, Manufacturing Quality & Production Audit Requirements

Cable TV & Tier 2 Carriers sometimes use the following:

ANSI/ICEA S-87-640-2006, OSP Optical Fiber Communication Cables RUS BULLETIN 1753F-601a, Optical Cables (Backbone, Feeder, and Distribution Cables) RUS BULLETIN 1753F-601b, Optical Cables (Subscriber Drop Cables)

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How do we know what the U.S. Requirements are for our products?

How do we determine in the pre-production phase of the development cycle if products will meet these requirements?

How do we demonstrate that our products meet U.S. Requirements?

How do we get the attention of U.S. Carriers?

How do we respond effectively to U.S. Carrier RFPs?

Challenges for International Manufacturers in the U.S. Market

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Raise the Confidence of your Customer!

US Carriers expect products to last 20-30 years!

Traditional suppliers are the ‘trusted advisors’

Raise the confidence of your customers by demonstrating that you have the ability to compete

on price, performance, and quality.

Foreign supplier challenges:No brand recognitionNo track recordPerception may be low qualityKnowing the requirements is speaking the language

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Certifications

Quality Management System Testing Laboratory Pre-production or prototype testing Product Certification Manufacturing Facility Audit

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Key Offer: Laboratory Audit & Certification

Objective: Determine if the supplier lab has the capability and proficiency to perform the complex test programs required

to properly qualify passive optical components against Telcordia Generic Requirements and other product specifications

such as IEC, ICEA, and RUS standards.

Method: A Telcordia optical test expert will perform a detailed on-site review and assessment of your laboratory

infrastructure, your operating procedures, and evaluate staff qualifications. Telcordia has many years of expertise writing

GR specifications for optical components and we operate our own state of the art testing laboratory in the US. Telcordia will

leverage this deep knowledge and expertise in optical component testing to help you become more efficient and proficient

in performing these highly complex test programs.

Telcordia will review, analyze, and certify supplier

laboratory test capabilities.

Improve the EFFICIENCY and PERFORMANCE

of your Laboratory

• Improve the accuracy and reliability of your test results• Improve lab efficiency • Enhance R&D and product development capabilities• Reduce lab operating cost• Level the playing field with your competitors• Raise customer confidence• Telcordia certification of a supplier laboratory will allow you to demonstrate to your customers that you have the required

measurement equipment and capabilities, proper lab procedures, and a well trained staff.

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Key Offer: Prototype Design Verification

Telcordia has authored product specifications (Telcordia GRs) for over 30-years.

We understand carrier needs and expectations and can anticipate whether a product will be well received by your customer.

Do not loose site of the importance of proper packaging, labeling, and user instructions Craft interaction, ease of assembly, operation, maintenance is also quite important

Telcordia has tested numerous PFOC products from every leading global manufacturer.

Telcordia Red Flag Test Program Red Flag program includes abbreviated testing against critical GR performance criteria Accelerate your product development schedule Low cost, efficient, and effective way to assess pre-production conformance Identify any possible product design issues prior to the start of certification testing Resolve key design issues before presenting your product to your customers Approximately 30-45 day duration

We recognize likely failure modes resulting from material selection, poor design choices, assembly issues, and craft interaction – before you go to Production!

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Key Offer: Product Certification

US Carriers are very familiar with the lab testing capabilities of the major global

manufacturers. But they are skeptical with unknown, smaller new entrants

Telcordia can help level the playing field by providing a comprehensive set of testing

services that is highly respected by North American carriers

Telcordia provides not just “testing”, but industry expertise in a wide-range of

technologies to provide analysis of test strategies, test configurations, test criteria, test

scope, test failures, etc.

In some cases Telcordia is able to witness testing at the Supplier’s facility. This requires

Telcordia review and approval of supplier capabilities prior to the start of testing.

Suppliers can leverage this core competency of Telcordia and give their prospective

carrier customers “confidence” in their products/solutions

Telcordia branded test reports are a valuable marketing tool which can be used to show

the commitment you have to meeting your customers requirements

Telcordia is an accredited, Independent Test Laboratory (ITL)

Telcordia design review & certification will raise the confidence of your customer and give you a marketing advantage.

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QMS & Manufacturing Facility Audit

Key Areas of QMS Review: Procedures / Test Plans / Requalification Vendor Qualifications / Approval / Vendor-Supplied Data Records Results Internal Audits / Corrective Actions Training Customer Issues / Field ReturnsManufacturing Facility Audit

Design / initial qualification testing Receiving / receiving inspection Production process / process capability / process controls In-process inspection (visual/mechanical) In-process testing (electrical/functional) Storage and handling practices / environmental conditions Equipment maintenance / calibration Nonconforming material process / field issues Final testing Packaging and shipping practices 

Raise the confidence of your customer by demonstrating the capacity to consistently provide high quality products.

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Tested By Telcordia

The Tested by Telcordia logo identifies products that have undergone a thorough testing and analysis program conducted by Telcordia.

Laboratory Accreditations:

ISO 9001:2008 TL 9000® standards ISO 17025 Verizon Certified Independent Test Lab

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How do we know what the U.S. Requirements are for our products?

How do we determine in the pre-production phase of the development cycle if products will meet these requirements?

How do we demonstrate that our products meet U.S. Requirements?

How do we get the attention of U.S. Carriers?

How do we respond effectively to U.S. Carrier RFPs?

Challenges for International Manufacturers in the U.S. Market

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Making First Contact

What is your US presence? Branch office Strategic Partner Distributor or Product Rep

Rarely is there a single decision maker Many carriers implement a cross-functional approach to product

selection.

Network Solutions/Technology Network Planning & Engineering Network Construction Procurement/Purchasing

Many US carriers purchase SOLUTIONS not components!

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What else is needed? Deliver products that meet the standards, quality and

deployment needs of the customer Clearly and thoroughly characterize non-conformances Focus on implementation and deployment costs

Key Offer – Engage Carriers Directly

Develop and sell products to the U.S. Market and gain a sustained competitive advantage based on timeliness,

price and quality of products

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Address Customer Concerns:

Don’t lose sight of what is important to procurement organizations:

How will you warehouse sufficient inventory? Can you ensure timely, efficient, and easy distribution of

product? Do you have proper packaging, product labeling, and a well

written instruction manual? Customer support – do you have highly available technical

and administrative personnel? Establish a US based entity, partner, or use a distributor? “Buy America” may be required for certain Stimulus Funds

and some larger carriers

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How do we know what the U.S. Requirements are for our products?

How do we determine in the pre-production phase of the development cycle if products will meet these requirements?

How do we demonstrate that our products meet U.S. Requirements?

How do we get the attention of U.S. Carriers?

How do we respond effectively to U.S. Carrier RFPs?

Challenges for International Manufacturers in the U.S. Market

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RFP Response Development and Support

RFPs are the main tool used by U.S. Carriers to get product information and pricing - Are you getting carrier RFPs?

The RFP response development process is the key to winning large carrier business deals RFP content is usually very comprehensive (not just pricing)

Product conformance with carrier performance quality criteria Product Availability, Shipping, Training Warranty & Penalties Technical & Admin support Pricing

RFP response must be equally comprehensive & timely

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Develop an Effective Strategy

Demonstrate that you know your customers needs. Know the specific deployment requirements Show that you are reducing installation & maintenance costs Position solutions not commodity components

Raise confidence through independent certifications of your

products and production process. Product certification will help to level the playing field Carriers expect 25-30 year performance

Engage Carriers directly Leverage strategic partners Partner for solutions Show a commitment and availability to be in the market

In North America, the RFP is very important! Best chance to show all of the above If awarded the business, the RFP response often becomes the basis for the

contract.

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Thank you!

Michael ZammitManaging DirectorOptical Analysis & [email protected]

Wencao LiFOC Business Developer - ChinaOptical Analysis & Services+86 136 2160 [email protected]

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Engineering& Planning

Engage with Carriers Directly

Identification/ Provision of Applicable Standards

Perform Carrier Readiness

Assessment

Product Qual.QMS/Factory

Auditing

Carrier Network Consulting Identify Carrier Contacts/RFPs Brokered Meetings (TRIAD

Program)

Solution Development System integration Product Selection Process RFP support

Telcordia Product Certification Test Report Used as Marketing Tool Test All Technologies (Optical,

Access, Switching, OSP, Signaling) QMS & Factory Auditing Develop & Manage OEM’s

GR Consulting/Training 150+ GR Documents National Codes Vast Knowledge Site to Order GRs

Prototype Design Verification Red Flag Testing Carrier Field Trials

These are 5 ways to help your company enter the U.S. market EASIER, FASTER and MORE COST EFFECTIVELY

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RFP 的理解和反馈

和运营商直接合作交流

确认美国国内的标准

执行运营商的审查评估

产品和互配性的测试

五方面的协作,帮助贵公司进入美国市场 更容易,更迅速,更有效!

电信类运营商咨询 确认运营商的联系合作 三方间合作

RFP 咨询 RFP 回答 RFP 支持 高于运营商的预期

把测试报告当成市场推广的工具 测试所有产品 互配性和兼容性

GR 咨询 GR 文件

设计确认性分析 红旗测试计划