ADC Telecom rides the backbone

Article Abstract:

ADC Telecommunications Inc. of Minneapolis, MN, achieved a 20% increase in its operating profits and sales to $52 million and a record $335 million, respectively, for the second quarter of 1998. ADC Telecommunications' excellent financial performance was attributed to the company's position as a leading communications infrastructure builder that offers small companies and household users with services such as telephone, high-speed data, online access and video services.

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Achieves a 20% increase in operating profits & sales to $52 mil & record $335 mil, respectively, for the second qtr of 1998

Telecommunications Equipment, Communications Equipment Manufacturing, Telecommunications systems, ADC Telecommunications Inc., Article

Spectral lines: Bringing you the magic

Article Abstract:

Some thoughts on the Spectrum's 40th anniversary, which also happened to be General Motors Corp.Es exhibition Futurama that was a big hit in the New York fair in 1964 are detailed. The spectrum editors have the pleasure of illuminating the technological magic that was presented.

TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT, Exhibitions, General Motors Corp., GM, Transportation equipment industry

The price is wrong

Article Abstract:

The reverse engineering of the low-end digital players, manufactured by Apex Digital Inc., has revealed that the profit margins might have been too low for Apex to meet its financial commitments.

Household audio and video equipment, Market share, Consumer electronics industry, Company sales and earnings, Company earnings/profit, Company market share, Videodisc players, DVD players, Apex Digital Inc.