CommScope, Inc. Selects Datalliance VMI

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• Datacom leader to use Vendor Managed Inventory to build stronger relationship with key distributor

Cincinnati, Ohio, November 23, 2009-Datalliance, the leading independent supplier of Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) services, today announced that CommScope Inc. (CommScope), a world leader in infrastructure solutions for communication networks, has selected Datalliance VMI as the platform for their Vendor Managed Inventory program. CommScope is a global leader in connectivity solutions for communications networks. The company provides infrastructure solutions for wireless, business enterprise, residential broadband and carrier wireline networks.

By implementing VMI as part of their overall Supply Chain strategy, CommScope plans to gain financial benefits such as increased sales and reduced operating costs. Additionally, they see Datalliance VMI as the key tool to help them build a stronger relationship with one of their largest and most important distributors.

Tom Hoar, Director – Electrical and Datacom Industry Sales, Datalliance, said, “We continue to see growth in the number of datacom suppliers that are interested in realizing the business benefits of vendor managed inventory. The leading datacom suppliers see VMI as a key tool to help them grow their business through improved product mix and increased market share. Datacom suppliers also see VMI as a proven way to develop strategic relationships with their key distributor partners. We look forward to working with CommScope to implement their VMI program.”

More electrical and datacom manufacturers utilize Datalliance VMI as the foundation for their Vendor Managed Inventory programs than any other platform. Leading manufacturers such as Berk-Tek, Hubbell, Ideal, Leviton, Ortronics, Siemon, and Thomas & Betts use Datalliance to support VMI programs with their strategic distributors.

About CommScope

CommScope, Inc. (NYSE: CTV – www.commscope.com) is a world leader in infrastructure solutions for communication networks. CommScope also is the premier manufacturer of coaxial cable for broadband cable television networks and one of the leading North American providers of environmentally secure cabinets for DSL and FTTN applications. Backed by strong research and development, CommScope combines technical expertise and proprietary technology with global manufacturing capability to provide customers with infrastructure solutions for evolving global communications networks in more than 130 countries around the world.

About Datalliance

Datalliance is a leading provider of collaborative commerce services, and the world's largest independent VMI service provider. Delivered via the Internet using the 'Software as a Service' (SaaS) model, Datalliance solutions make it easy for suppliers and their customers to establish sales and inventory management relationships that fully align business objectives, improve collaboration, and streamline supply chain operations. Datalliance manages billions of dollars in orders, millions of SKUs, and thousands of locations for leading Fortune 1000 companies in a number of industries. For more information about Datalliance, visitwww.datalliance.com

Contact: Brian Lindner, Datalliance
513-791-7272 or

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