G.hn is the ITU-T’s home networking standard that defines networking over any wire – coax, powerline or phone line – with speeds reaching 1 Gbps, creating a powerful, high-performance home networking solution. Systems based on G.hn are the optimum choice for home networking and the small business. The recent addition of multiple input/multiple output (MIMO) capability to the PLC mode will preserve performance under extreme noise conditions. The same standards family also includes the G.hnem energy management specification.

Founded in 1910, Suttle is a leading global supplier of connectivity and networking solutions for telecoms, specializing in premises distribution, connectivity & networking and outside plant configuration equipment. The company is headquartered in Hector, Minnesota, with manufacturing facilities in the USA, Costa Rica and Southeast Asia. Suttle’s broad product portfolio ranges from traditional copper connectivity to fiber management and enclosures, and also includes home networking products. Customers include Telcos in North and South America, the Middle East and Europe.

“Being part of the HomeGrid Forum will allow us to introduce G.hn technology to our portfolio just as the demand for this powerful technology is gaining momentum and systems come to market,” said Arif Ahsan, Sr. Dir of Program Management for Active Product Lines at Suttle.

George Wakileh, VP of Technology and Development at Suttle, added: “We are a global corporation with a local approach, so all our products are engineered for compliance with local requirements and the required Telco specifications. Our customers are now asking for it, so this is the perfect time to become more active and fully support G.hn. Suttle looks forward to helping influence the future of the technology, contributing our knowledge gained over the last century in implementing real-world networks for residential and SOHO applications.”

Matt Theall, President of HomeGrid Forum, said: “We are driven by the dedication and enthusiasm ofour members and the experience they offer. The team from Suttle brings a different perspective and one we are pleased to welcome to the Forum. Their extensive deployment knowledge will bring unique insight to the performance metrics for HomeGrid Forum technologies and certified products.”

Suttle joins a highly engaged team of HomeGrid Forum members dedicated to promoting the benefits of G.hn and creating the platform for the successful adoption of the technology around the globe.

For more information please contact Sheila Lashford on +44 (0) 7986 514240 or +44 (0) 1636 812152 or by email at pr@homegridforum.org.

About HomeGrid Forum

HomeGrid Forum is a global, non-profit trade group promoting the International Telecommunication Union’s G.hnand G.hnem standardization efforts for next-generation home networking and smart grid Applications. HomeGrid Forum promotes adoption of G.hn and G.hnem through technical and marketing efforts, addresses certification and interoperability of G.hn and G.hnem-compliant products, and cooperates with complementary industry alliances. For more information on HomeGrid Forum, please visit www.homegridforum.org or follow us on http://twitter.com/homegrid_forum.

About Suttle

Suttle offers a broad range of critical components for premises and outside plant networking, focusing on delivering innovative, flexible, easy-to-use solutions, and solid customer support and partnerships while reducing the overall cost of ownership. With over 100 years of experience, Suttle is a proven leader in the development and delivery of innovative solutions. The Company’s high quality products are backed by best-in-class customer service, a 25-year warranty on certified systems, and a free online training program for CEDIA and BICSI credit. An ISO 9001 & TL9000 registered communications company based in Hector, MN, Suttle is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Communications Systems, Inc., a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: JCS).

“We look forward to integrating Austin Taylor’s staff, network of distributors, and customers into the Suttle family. Furthermore, we are excited about leveraging Austin Taylor’s strong position in the European market into Suttle’s plan for expanding our marketing reach with our new home distribution product platform,” said Bruce Blackwood, Vice President and General Manger for Suttle. “We will help Austin Taylor provide support to an existing customer base while developing new products for the market.”

As part of this transition, Austin Taylor’s metalwork facility has been sold and will be separated into a dedicated manufacturing operation called Austin Taylor Manufacturing Ltd. This new entity will focus on production of metal enclosures and related products for ICT cabling installations. Although the new business is separately owned, it remains unchanged with the same design and quality personnel. The operation will continue at their current North Wales facility. Austin Taylor Communications by Suttle and Austin Taylor Manufacturing will retain a relationship and both will work to ensure customers receive the high service levels to which they are accustomed.

About Suttle

Suttle offers a broad range of critical components for premise and outside plant networking. We focus on delivering innovative, flexible, easy-to-use solutions, and solid customer support and partnerships while reducing the overall cost of ownership. Experience from the last century, innovation for the next. With over 100 years of experience, Suttle is a proven leader in the development and delivery of innovative solutions. We understand the strategic potential of your network, and we work with customers to help achieve that full potential. The Company’s high quality products are backed by best-in-class customer service, a 25-year warranty on certified systems, and a free online training program for CEDIA and BICSI credit. An ISO 9001 & TL9000 registered communications company based in Hector, MN, Suttle is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Communications Systems, Inc., a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: JCS).
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Suttle Contact Info:
Mellissa Solin
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Telephone: 800-818-8531
Email: mellissas@commsysinc.com

See our Liquidation Flier for pricing on those discontinued products (many of the connectors are listed by individual price, but are sold by the bag). Keep in mind they are available in limited quantities and are no-longer valid once their stock is depleted.

Suttle is still committed to provide excellent quality and performing products on our remaining line items. If there happens to be an item that is no longer supported after the sale we will be more then happy to recommend a comparable product of high quality and performance from an alternate vendor that we know and trust.

Recently, Suttle was featured with their line of SOHO Access™ structured wiring enclosures and modules along with their line of SpeedStar™ connectors and faceplates on an upcoming episode of Hometime.  The episode (Stone Cottage 29: Carpet) set to air in April 2011, is the third time Suttle has been fortunate enough to appear on the program. The system that was installed distributes the home’s basic voice, data, and video networks and demonstrated the versatility of Suttle’s structured wiring products. These products offer a flexible and aesthetically pleasing way to organize a large number of connections in a small amount of space.

For air dates and times, visit Hometime’s “station finder” at www.hometime.com and check for local station listings. To see clips of Suttle’s previous appearances on Hometime visit www.suttleonline.com/video and click on the Hometime tab.

Suttle Hometime Clips:

April 2011 Appearance
February 2008 Appearance
April 2007 Appearance

Announcements
- Suttle’s Videos are Also Available on YouTube

Featured Products
- VDSL2 NID Splitter

Training Tip
- What is Ring Trip Mitigation?

Suttle Survey
- Do you or your company use social media (facebook, twitter, etc) to follow industry or customer trends?

Future Events
- RIITA Conf & Expo: Des Moines, IA (3/8/11 – 3/10/11 )
- MTA Show: Minneapolis, MN (3/2/11 – 3/30/11)

The problem is not too significant in the case of data since TCP/IP can request packet retransmission. Video, on the other hand, is a streaming service and does not allow for retransmission. In order to provide uninterrupted video service and compete with video services on cable, the service provider must use high quality video-grade VDSL2 splitters. These splitters work with the DSL chipset to reduce or eliminate problematic ring trip effects. Appropriate splitters must be configured at the CO and in the network interface device at the customer premise.

See more VDSL2 considerations in our free whitepaper.

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Announcements
- 100 Million DSL Filters and Counting
- Updated “Shows & Events” Area
- Happy Holidays from Suttle!

Featured Products
- SpeedStar™ SC Adaptor with Trap Door

Training Tip
- HomePNA™ Informational and Product Demo Videos

Suttle Survey
- What will the biggest driver of innovation in the telecom market?

Future Events
- Pacific Telecomm Conference: Honalulu, HI (1/16/11 – 1/19/11 ) Booth# 4
- FTTH Europe Conference: Milan, Italy (2/9/11 – 2/10/11) Booth# B19
- Calcomm Showcase & Tech Expo: Sacramento, CA (2/22/11 – 2/24/11)

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