Sycamore Networks Chosen as Inaugural Recipient of the Comet Award for
Pioneering the Development of the Intelligent Optical Network
Comet Awards Demonstrate Superior Achievements in Technical Vision, Innovation and Risk Taking
CHELMSFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 11, 2000-- Sycamore Networks (NASDAQ: SCMR - news),
a leader in intelligent optical networking, was one of 20 vendors honored as an inaugural recipient of a Comet Award presented by Communication Systems
Design magazine. With its portfolio of products - the SN 6000 and SN 8000 intelligent optical transport systems, the SN 16000 intelligent optical switch and
the SILVX(TM) Optical Network Management System, Sycamore Networks was chosen as a Comet based on its innovation and leadership in providing the
industry's most comprehensive end-to-end intelligent optical networking solution.
``In a very short period of time, Sycamore Networks has been extremely successful at creating and driving what we call the intelligent optical networking
marketplace,'' said Rick Barry, Sycamore's Chief Technology Officer. ``We are extremely pleased to receive this award that honors our vision, leadership and
success.''
Comet Awards
The Comet awards recognize the top 20 up and coming communications technology companies that have demonstrated superior achievement by virtue of their
technical vision, innovation and risk-taking. The awards are selected by a panel of editors from Communication Systems Design, Embedded Systems
Programming and EE Times.
About Sycamore Networks
Sycamore Networks develops and markets intelligent optical networking products that transport voice and data traffic over wavelengths of light. The
Company combines significant experience in data networking with expertise in optics to develop intelligent optical networking solutions for network service
providers. Sycamore's products are based on a common software foundation, enabling concentration on the delivery of services and end-to-end optical
networking. Sycamore's products and product plans include optical transport, access and switching systems and end-to-end optical network management
solutions. Contact Sycamore Networks at www.sycamorenet.com.
Note to editors: SN 6000, SN 8000, SN 16000, SILVX ONMS and Sycamore are trademarks of Sycamore Networks, Inc.
Except for the historical information contained herein, we wish to caution you that certain matters, discussed in this news release constitute forward-looking
statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied in forward-looking
statements due to a number of factors, including those risks and uncertainties discussed under the heading `Risk Factors' contained in the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (file no. 333-30630) filed by the Company in connection with its secondary public offering and the other reports filed by
the Company from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the Company's
expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future and can be identified by forward-looking words such as ``anticipate'', ``believe'', ``could'',
``estimate'', ``expect'', ``intend'', ``may'' ,``should'', ``will'', and ``would'' or similar words. The Company assumes no obligations to update the information
included in this press release.
Contact:
Sycamore Networks
Melissa Morales
978-250-2972
melissa.morales@sycamorenet.com |
