Corning Cable Systems Enhances its LANscape� Keyed MT-RJ Solution

Hickory, North Carolina, March 29, 2005 - Corning Cable Systems, part of Corning Incorporated�s telecommunication�s segment, has enhanced its Keyed MT-RJ Solution. The solution is now available in surface outlets and face plates, bringing the security of the keyed solution to offices and other environments where physical separation of networks is required.  
 
The Keyed MT-RJ Solution was developed for government customers who, because of different security classifications, must run physically segregated networks to work areas. The solution prevents accidental or intentional connection to the wrong network by offsetting one of the existing MT-RJ alignment keys to four different positions. To identify the offset key positions, components are color-coded blue, green, red and yellow.  
 
Corning Cable Systems now offers the Keyed MT-RJ Solution in its surface outlets and face plates.  
 
� The Workstation Multimedia Outlet (WMO) is designed with an aesthetically pleasing look that blends in with modern office equipment. The WMO accommodates video, voice and data in one outlet and accepts up to five configurable fiber optic adapters and copper jacks.  
� The Ruggedized Information Outlet (RIO) is well-suited for applications where a robust and tamper-proof outlet is required. The unit is available in both shallow and deep versions and has a fiber capacity of four optical fiber ports. Available cover options accept a user-supplied single-gang faceplate for providing copper connectivity in addition to the fiber ports.  
� The Desk-Link� Wall Outlet is a single-gang wall plate designed for use in open-office environments for connecting computers, telephones and other peripheral office equipment to the network.  
 
Corning Cable Systems Keyed MT-RJ Connector Panels are available in both 12- and 24-fiber versions, offering customers a product for high-density applications. The Keyed MT-RJ Adapter utilizes the patented dual-polarity feature to ensure system polarity. The solution uses standard UniCam� MT-RJ Connectors coupled with color-coded boots for identification, providing the installer with the well-known benefits of the patented Continuity Test System (CTS) visual indication of proper field fiber insertion. Keyed MT-RJ Patch Cords round out the solution.  
 
Corning Cable Systems� Keyed MT-RJ Solution is fully intermateable with other keyed systems using the same four colors, and is more readily available than proprietary products. Additionally, the installation tools, testing procedures and performance are the same reliable tools and procedures Corning Cable Systems customers have used to install more than 40 million UniCam Connectors across the world. The Keyed MT-RJ Solution is available for 50 �m, 62.5 �m and single-mode cable plants.  
 
The Keyed MT-RJ Solution will be featured in the Corning Cable Systems booth (#3919) at FOSE 2005, April 5-7 in Washington, D.C.  
 
For additional information on Corning Cable Systems products or services, contact a customer service representative at 1-800-743-2675, toll free in the United States, or (+1) 828-901-5000, international, or visit the Web site at www.corning.com/cablesystems.  
 
About Corning Incorporated  
Corning Incorporated (www.corning.com) is a diversified technology company that concentrates its efforts on high-impact growth opportunities. Corning combines its expertise in specialty glass, ceramic materials, polymers and the manipulation of the properties of light, with strong process and manufacturing capabilities to develop, engineer and commercialize significant innovative products for the telecommunications, flat panel display, environmental, semiconductor, and life sciences industries.  
 
Media Contact:  
 
Dana McEntire  
Corning Cable Systems  
(828) 901-6910