ADVA Optical Networking Acquires Oscilloquartz SA from Swatch Group

11 mars 2014 ADVA Optical Networking SE / ADVA Optical Networking Acquires Oscilloquartz SA from Swatch Group . Processed and transmitted by NASDAQ OMX Corporate Solutions. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Strategic Purchase Expands Addressable Market for Syncjack(TM) Timing Distribution and Assurance Martinsried/Munich, Germany. March 11, 2014. ADVA Optical Networking SE announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire all shares in Oscilloquartz SA from Swatch Group. Oscilloquartz is a leading solutions provider for precise network synchronization founded in 1949 and based in Neuchatel, Switzerland. The Oscilloquartz product portfolio includes technology for timing sources and timing distribution for legacy and next-generation packet networks. During its long history, Oscilloquartz has developed long-term relationships with hundreds of customers served by more than 80 distributors around the globe. The product portfolio complements ADVA Optical Networking's Syncjack(TM) offering and enables the company to deliver a complete end-to-end solution and smooth migration for frequency and time synchronization to network operators, a large number of enterprise verticals and governmental institutions. The acquisition is subject to standard closing conditions and is expected to close in early April 2014. "Synchronization technology is a critical element to the development of our networks; a critical element to the development of our business," said Brian Protiva, CEO and co-founder, ADVA Optical Networking. "That's why our acquisition of Oscilloquartz is so important. The technology and intelligence we're buying here completes our synchronization delivery and assurance portfolio, it completes our Syncjack(TM) solution. With this integration, we'll be able to expand into new markets, address new business opportunities and further grow revenues. This is especially true for our growing business with mobile operators, as well as telecom business services and industries such as utilities and governmental institutions. Today's purchase will be a landmark moment for our company and our team. There are incredible opportunities ahead." "Timing is everything in the battle for the best mobile broadband delivery," said Christoph Glingener, CTO, ADVA Optical Networking. "Delivering more bandwidth to more people and more mobile devices is only possible if the radio access network is accurately synchronized. With the help of Oscilloquartz' technology, we further strengthen the timing capabilities in our AnyCell(TM) Connectivity solution for mobile communication networks. The synergistic combining of ADVA Optical Networking and Oscilloquartz will pave the road to LTE-Advanced and next-generation mobile networks and open doors for other industries that require accurate timing delivery and assurance." Watch ADVA Optical Networking's new video on AnyCell(TM) Connectivity to learn more: http://adva.li/anycellvideo. # # # About ADVA Optical Networking At ADVA Optical Networking we're creating new opportunities for tomorrow's networks, a new vision for a connected world. Our intelligent telecommunications hardware, software and services have been deployed by several hundred service providers and thousands of enterprises. Over the past twenty years, our innovative connectivity solutions have helped to drive our customers' networks forward, helped to drive their businesses to new levels of success. We forge close working relationships with all our customers. As your trusted partner we ensure that we're always ready to exceed your networking expectations. For more information on our products and our team, please visit us at: www.advaoptical.com. Published By: ADVA Optical Networking SE, Martinsried/Munich and Meiningen, Germany www.advaoptical.com For Press: Gareth Spence t +44 1904 699 358 public-relations(at)advaoptical.com For Investors: Karin Tovar t +1 201 940 7212 investor-relations(at)advaoptical.com This announcement is distributed by GlobeNewswire on behalf of GlobeNewswire clients. The owner of this announcement warrants that: (i) the releases contained herein are protected by copyright and other applicable laws; and (ii) they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and originality of the information contained therein. Source: ADVA Optical Networking SE via GlobeNewswire [HUG#1767893]