Tel: +27126610504 (Int)

Tel: 0861FIBRES (0861342737) (Local)

Fax: +27126613359 (Int)

Corporate Overview

Founded in 1987 as Transition Engineering, the company's first products adapted coaxial cable to twisted-pair cables; connecting terminals to mainframe computers. The company was renamed Transition Networks, Inc. in 1995 and experienced continued rapid growth as its products evolved from general Ethernet networking equipment to a complete line of conversion technology solutions. In 1998, Transition Networks was purchased by Communication Systems, Inc, (AMEX:  JCS).

Today, Transition Networks, Inc. offers a full suite of networking connectivity solutions that make networks perform better, faster and more reliably while helping companies leverage their existing networking infrastructure. The company’s Transition Networks brand of media converters makes conversion between disparate media types possible; providing conversion technology solutions that offer the necessary adaptations without affecting the performance, nature or appearance of the network. These media conversion technologies are offered across a broad spectrum of networking protocols including Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit, T1/E1, DS3, ATM, RS232/485, video, power over Ethernet, and many more.  Transition Networks offers its products in chassis, stand alone, and PCI form factors.  Our devices are SNMP manageable and can be managed via our graphical interface Focal Point, web browser, or command line interface.

In the fall of 2005, Communication Systems, Inc. announced the integration of MILAN Technologies into Transition Networks.  This integration expanded the Transition Networks product portfolio to include a complete line of MILAN branded multilayer switches. The MILAN switch products are designed to facilitate lowcost network evolution with unique solutions; easing the stress on networks caused by high bandwidth applications.

Based in Minneapolis, Transition Networks distributes hardware-based connectivity solutions exclusively through a network of resellers in more than 100 countries.

 

Market Opportunity

Computer networks have evolved into an indispensable asset for corporations around the world.  These complex systems of cables, jacks, patch panels, switches, routers, and servers provide the foundation for the communications of our global economy.  Many corporations view their networks as a strategic advantage over their competition and focus on constant improvement in performance of their networks. 

While network managers yearn for the latest equipment and higher speeds, budgetary restrictions impose limitations and precipitate a less than homogenous network.  Inevitably, network administrators must contend with a variety of protocols, speeds, and media in their networks.  Media conversion technology was developed to address these problems and has evolved from a stop gap technology into a technology that offers network administrators new choices for deploying fiber optics into their networks cost effectively.

Conversion technology enables network evolution, allowing network planners to migrate to new technologies without overhauling existing infrastructure investments or being locked into less flexible and more expensive networking equipment. Fiber provides the distance and bandwidth capability needed for the network backbone, making it the core technology for network evolution.

Transition Networks leverages its expertise in fiber and physical connectivity into a full suite of product offerings unmatched by other industry players.  Our products are used by a wide variety of customers including enterprise, government, education, retail, industrial, security, and service providers.  

 

Product Quality

Transition Networks’ conversion products are known for their ruggedness and reliability.  They have a 99.4 percent customer acceptance rating, meaning that approximately one in 1,000 experience failure in the field.  All Transition Networks brand of media converters carry a lifetime warranty.  MILAN by Transition Networks offers a five-year warranty on wired products.