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Tellabs Inc.

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Overview

Tellabs sells networking equipment that telecom service providers use to manage voice and data traffic on their networks. It is among the leading sellers of digital cross-connect systems, which route traffic along traditional phone networks. Tellabs also sells gear that lets Internet service providers connect their networks to customers using optical switches, which can handle more capacity than electronic ones. The company operates three business segments: broadband, transport and services.

Based in Naperville, Ill., the company has operations in the U.S., the U.K., Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean.

Tellabs benefited from the telecom boom of the late 1990s, and its stock was one of the best performing issues in the S&P 500 Index during that decade. Early this decade, many considered it a takeover candidate for some of its larger rivals, but it's remained independent. The company recently unveiled a restrcturing plan that will result in the reduction of about 200 positions over five quarters, although it expects total headcount to rise in 2010.

Culture

Tellabs Inc. ranked in ComputerWorld magazine's 100 Best Information Technology Companies to Work For three years in a row. The company ranked 90th in 2008, the last year it made the list. ComputerWorld cited the company’s employee recognition programs. Teams and individuals are recognized for exceptional performance through a President's Award, merit increases, a bonus program and stock incentive plans. The IT department has an additional program, which includes bonuses and gift certificates for restaurants, movie theaters and retail stores. Team performance is recognized monthly at company meetings. Celebrations include outings such as wine tastings, cruises, bowling or dining out.

The company emphasizes training and development. Employees take an average of approximately 30 hours of training annually.

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