Erickson Retirement Communities Deploy TE Connectivity's Passive Optical LAN

MINNEAPOLIS , Feb. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity, has teamed up with Noovis and Cisco Systems to deploy TE's Optical LAN Solution and Cisco's ME 4600 Series Multiservice Optical Access Platform to enhance quality of life for seniors residing in Erickson Living communities. Erickson Living is an innovative leader in vibrant senior living with over 23,000 people residing across 18 campuses nationwide.

The new fiber optic network brings together several applications including broadband Internet, high-definition television (HDTV), security cameras, and health monitoring, while adding pervasive Wi-Fi coverage and distributed antenna systems (DAS) for improved mobile phone coverage.

"Our residents are incredibly connected and tech-savvy, so broadband services are not new to them," says John Triscoli, senior vice president of Enterprise Technology and Programs at Erickson Living. "What is new is that this fiber optics network is a highly converged, future-proof and very green solution which will consume up to 60 percent less energy than a traditional copper-based network. This fiber network is a key pillar of our 'digital resident' strategy."

"Lower energy costs are just one of several benefits with TE's Optical LAN Solution," says Jaxon Lang, vice president of TE Broadband Network Solutions. "Fiber reaches up to 12 miles, which makes it ideal as a campus technology. It also uses up to 80 percent less space in wiring closets, thus freeing up valuable real estate."

Noovis, a network engineering and systems integrator, served as the solutions architect and project manager. "Noovis's vast gigabit passive optical network experience was instrumental in supporting the first enterprise deployment of our ME4600 GPON-capable platform in North America," says Charles Tsai, director of Product Management for Cisco.

Tom Napoli, vice president of Business Development at Noovis, who has worked on the Erickson project since its inception four years ago, added, "Supporting Erickson Living and their valued residents has been a rewarding experience and this network will meet Erickson's broadband requirements for decades to come."

ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY 
TE Connectivity (NYSE: TEL) is a $14 billion global technology leader. Our connectivity and sensor solutions are essential in today's increasingly connected world. We collaborate with engineers to transform their concepts into creations – redefining what's possible using intelligent, efficient and high-performing TE products and solutions proven in harsh environments. Our 80,000 people, including 7,500 design engineers, partner with customers in over 150 countries across a wide range of industries. We believe EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS – www.TE.com.

ABOUT ERICKSON LIVING
Erickson Living is a nation-leading developer and manager of Continuing Care Retirement Communities, based in Baltimore, Maryland.  Further information regarding Erickson Living is available at – www.ericksonliving.com.

ABOUT NOOVIS
Throughout their careers, the Noovis leadership team has served in both front line and senior management positions with some of the industry's largest and most trusted organizations. Specific to Passive Optical Networking, Noovis' 40+ years of experience is broad and encompassing. Some key achievements include:

• Leading a statewide Fiber to the Premise (FTTP) Capital Management Organization controlling a $200M+ budget to engineer, design and make ready for sales, 230,000 homes annually.
• Creating FTTP Best Practices and driving cost savings initiatives across the Mid-Atlantic Region
• Engineered, designed and installed the first PON implementation for the Intelligence Community
• Provided a full turn-key PON solution for the Air National Guard Headquarters and Command Center at Joint Base Andrews.
• Provided the initial Proof of Concept PON test bed for the Department of Energy at Sandia National Labs
• Hosted multiple vendor and industry speaking engagements nationwide
• Provided guidance to industry partners to improve material designs and drive efficiencies.
• Contributed to the BICSI 13th edition of the TDMM providing guidance on Best Practices for Enterprise PON

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