Thursday December 18, 9:22 am Eastern Time
Company Press Release
Brooks Fiber Begins Trials of Osicom's GigaMux DWDM for Metro Applications
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 18, 1997--Osicom Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:FIBR - news), today announced that Brooks Fiber Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFTP - news), is commencing trials of Osicom's GigaMux(tm) dense wavelength division multiplexer (DWDM). The Brooks subsidiary, Brooks Fiber Communications, will evaluate GigaMux in its National Data Systems (NDS) Test Lab and Research Facility in Stockton, California.
The GigaMux line of DWDM helps Metropolitan service providers increase their fiber carrying capacity to help satiate increasing demand for more bandwidth. It transforms existing fiber from a dedicated, single-application medium into a versatile conduit capable of simultaneously transporting up to 16 independent optical channels thus increasing total bandwidth from 2.5 GPS to 40 GPS. Further, the GigaMux system can be configured for simplex, full duplex, or a combination of simplex and duplex operation. Traffic types supported include Switched Gigabit Ethernet, FDDI, ESCON, OC-1 through OC-48 SONET, xDSL, ATM, Frame Relay, and even proprietary digital signals as part of its total data format transparent operation.
About Osicom
Osicom is an innovative leader in wireless-enabled networking(tm) and photonic networking. The company allows businesses to connect through wire-line, fiber and wireless technologies, thereby expanding the reach of conventional networking. Osicom offers solutions for LAN, WAN and broadband networks with products that include hubs and switches, routers, remote access servers, network print servers, PC and workstation adapter cards, video switches and multiplexers. Osicom markets and sells its products and services through a broad array of channels including worldwide distributors (including, Ingram Micro, Tech Data, and Merisel), value added resellers (VARs), OEMs, carriers, and government integrators. The company has over 1000 employees worldwide and is headquartered in Santa Monica, California.
Information about Osicom's products and services is available by calling toll-free 888-OSICOM8. For additional company, product and financial information visit the Osicom worldwide web site, osicom.com
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially due to a variety of factors, including without limitation the company's ability to develop, produce, and market products that incorporate new technology on a timely basis, that are priced competitively and achieve significant market acceptance; higher expenses associated with the development and marketing of new products; changes in product mix; risks of dependence on third-party component suppliers; inventory risks due to shifts in market demand; the presence of competitors with broader product lines and greater financial resources; intellectual property rights and litigation; needs for liquidity; and the other risks detailed from time to time in the company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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GigaMux is a trademark of Osicom Technologies, Inc. All other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.
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Contact:
Boston Communications Osicom Technologies, Inc.
Constantine Theodoropulos James True
617.912.1100 800.359.7710
ctheo@bcomm.com jtrue@osicom.com
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