FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(Bellingham, WA and Exton, PA) October 13, 2011 - Global power solutions provider, Alpha Technologies, Inc. and The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) are pleased to announce the availability of a “Network and Facilities Power Reference Guide” designed specifically for the cable telecommunications industry.

The guide is designed to increase the level of understanding of the science of power among field engineers, operations professional and other cable personnel. Topics within the Power Pocket Guide include the following: Electrical Principles, Conductors and Powering Cable Specifications, Outside Plant Powering, Critical Facilities Powering and Alternative Energy.

Of all network failures, more than 67% are avoidable, as most are caused by inadvertent human error. Leveraging Alpha’s more than 30 years of experience in the power industry, the reference guide serves as a “best practices” handbook for cable professionals as they address powering issues that are the foundation of reliability for all network services.

“We are proud to partner with the SCTE on this strategic energy-related project,” said Drew Zogby, President and COO of Alpha Technologies. “We hope this power reference guide will be a useful tool for professionals throughout the cable industry.”

“As new services are deployed, managing power costs and maximizing power reliability and availability are keys to the success of cable networks,” said Derek DiGiacomo, Senior Director, Information Systems & Energy Management Programs at SCTE. “We’re grateful to Alpha Technologies for their support in the creation of this new resource that will advance the knowledge of the industry’s engineering workforce.”

The “Network and Facilities Powering Pocket Guide” is the second book to be developed in partnership between SCTE and the vendor community that ultimately is expected to become a series of reference guides identifying best practices within all areas of the network. Each volume is designed to deliver comprehensive information on a single subject in a portable, easy-to-use job aid.

The reference book is available digitally at http://www.alpha.com/NetworkandFacilitiesPowerPocketGuide/. Hardcopies of the reference guide will be made available in both the Alpha and SCTE exhibit areas at SCTE Cable-Tec Expo Nov. 15-17 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Additional hardcopies will be made available upon request.

Updates will be made periodically to the reference book. Please refer to the digital version for the latest updates and direct any comments or suggestions to power@alpha.com.

The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) is a non-profit professional association that provides technical leasership for the telecommunications industry and serves its members through professional development, standards, certification and information. SCTE currently has nearly 14,000 members from the U.S. and 70 countries worldwide and offers a variety of programs and services for the industry’s educational benefit. A prime example is SCTE’s Smart Energy Management Initiative (SEMI), an unprecedented effort to help cable operatos leverage financial and environmental advantages of implementing Green strategies. SCTE has 68 chapters and meeting groups and more than 3,000 employees of the cable telecommunications industry hold SCTE technical certifications. SCTE is an ANSI-accredited standards organization. Visit SCTE online at www.scte.org.

Alpha Technologies Inc. develops power conversion, protection and standby products for telecommunications and broadband cable industries, including custom, application-specific power solutions. In addition to product development, Alpha Technologies provides a comprehensive range of installation and maintenance services to support its global customer base. Alpha Technologies is a member of The Alpha Group of companies.

The Alpha Group represents an alliance of independent companies united by a common goal: the development and manufacture of total power solutions. Through innovative engineering and a commitment to excellence, The Alpha Group has established itself as an industry leader in the design and manufacture of AC and DC power conversion, protection, and standby products for the global market. The sophistication of today's world has created a demand for reliable power more critical than ever before. With more than 30 years of aggressive research and development, The Alpha Group can ensure fast effective solutions. The Alpha Group products can be found in a diverse field of industries including cable broadband , telecom, wireless, WiMax, headend, renewable energy, utility, industrial, medical, security, parking, traffic control, access control and commdata.

For this and/or additional information in electronic form, visit alpha.com or contact:

Kathleen Kubis
Alpha Technologies, Inc.
Tel: (360) 392 2263
kkubis@alpha.com

OR

Paul Schneider
PSPR for SCTE
Tel: (215) 702 9784
pspr@att.net