Osicom Discusses How to Take Complexity Out of Next Generation
ATM and IP-centric Networks at IIR Conference
DWDN(tm) (Dense Wave Division Networking) - A New Product Line Based
On Osicom's Approach Slated For Launch Later This Year
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 26, 1998-- Osicom Technologies Inc.
(NASDAQ:FIBR - news), today will present, at the Institute for International Research ''Effective
Fiber Deployment in the Local and Metropolitan Access Network'' conference, how DWDM
technology can be extended to facilitate the deployment of next generation ATM and IP-centric
networks. By embedding dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) into high-speed data and
telecommunications equipment, Osicom's executive vice president for technology, Ron Mackey, will
discuss how raw IP and ATM can be transported directly through pure DWDM.
''Eliminating latency remains a nagging problem for the next generation IP-centric networks,'' said
Osicom's Mackey. ''By extending DWDM technology directly into switching and routing equipment,
we can eliminate latency by getting rid of several aggregation and format conversion steps.''
The expansion of Osicom's GigaMux family of technology and products will help enable the
development of the All Optical Network (AON).
Osicom plans to launch its embedded DWDM solution called DWDN(tm) later this year.
About GigaMux
Osicom's GigaMux line of DWDM products transforms a single fiber from a dedicated,
single-application medium into a versatile conduit capable of simultaneously transporting up to 32
independent optical channels. It increases the total bandwidth of a single fiber from 2.5 Gbps to 80
Gbps. GigaMux supports fault tolerant DWDM rings as well as point-to-point network
configurations. It is protocol transparent and data rate independent in the entire 51 Mb/s through 2.5
Gb/s range. GigaMux's breakthrough EPC optical and electronic sub-rate multiplexing technology
provides 512 sub-channels with direct optical and electrical interfaces to customer premise
equipment and carries voice, video and data traffic.
About Osicom
Osicom Technologies is a leading provider of integrated networking and bandwidth aggregation
solutions for enhancing the performance of data and telecommunications networks. The Company
combines expertise across multiple disciplines to offer fiber transport, remote access, virtual private
networking, video switching and transport, and network systems-on-silicon to carrier and enterprise
customers. The Company brings value to its customers by offering end-to-end, single vendor
solutions as an integrated set. Osicom's offerings feature open architectures, offer complete
scalability and fully support industry standards. The Company's flagship products are the GigaMux
family of Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexers (DWDM) for short-haul Metro applications, the
NET+ARM system-on-silicon for network connectivity, and the IQX-200 family of scaleable
Remote Access Servers.
For additional company, product or financial information, visit the Osicom website,
www.osicom.com, or call toll free 888-OSICOM8. For calls originating outside the United States,
call 301-317-7710.
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.
GigaMux and DWDN are trademarks of Osicom Technologies, Inc. All other brands and product
names are trademarks of their respective owners.
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