Com21 No. 3 Cable Modem Supplier
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Tuesday January 12, 8:05 am Eastern Time
Company Press Release
GartnerGroup's Dataquest Ranks Com21 as No. 3 Cable Modem
Supplier
The Company Extends Leadership Position in Europe to Worldwide Market
Third Largest Worldwide
MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 12, 1999--Com21, Inc. (Nasdaq:CMTO - news) was the No. 3 worldwide cable modem supplier during
the first six months of 1998, according to a December 1998 survey titled, ''Cable Modem Market Share and Forecast, First Half of 1998'' by
GartnerGroup's Dataquest.
Dataquest further states that the cable modem market is growing quickly and they expect total 1998 worldwide shipments to be approximately 500,000
units. Dataquest expects total worldwide cable modem shipments, with 1997 as a baseline year, to be approximately 710,000 at the end of 1998. The
survey period under which Com21 shipments were ranked included solely 1H 1998.
In its December, 1998 Dataquest's ''Cable Modem Market Share and Forecast, First Half 1998'' report, Dataquest ranks Motorola, Nortel, Com21,
3Com and General Instruments as the top five leaders in 1H'98 market share shipments. The growth in Com21's worldwide market position follows on the
heels of a November announcement that Com21 is now Europe's leading provider of cable modem technology, according to Ryan Hankin Kent Inc.,
another industry market research group, based in South San Francisco, Calif.
''We are pleased to be chosen as one of the leading suppliers of cable modems worldwide, particularly because this market is experiencing growth rates in
excess of 100 percent per year,'' said Pete Fenner, president and CEO of Com21.
''Com21 is well positioned going into 1999, when the cable modem market is really expected to take off. We are determined to continue to drive this
market in North America, Europe and around the world, with the most tested and advanced technology of any of the leading cable modem systems
manufacturers.''
ComUNITY Access® System
Com21's ComUNITY Access System has been designed to make high-speed data services more profitable for cable systems of all sizes and architectures.
The underlying ATM technology facilitates a wide range of differentiated services, ranging from e-mail and e-commerce applications to high performance
applications such as videoconferencing and voice.
Most recently, Com21 demonstrated the first DOCSIS-compliant cable modem capable of downloading data at 10 Mbps ''wire speed'' -- the maximum
filtering/forwarding rate possible through a DOCSIS cable modem. Com21 is currently sponsoring the DOCSIS Roundup, a series of performance
benchmarks conducted by a well-known independent test lab to verify competitive cable modem throughput.
About Com21
Com21 is a leading global provider of cable modem technology for delivering high-speed Internet access over CATV systems. The company enables cable
operators and service providers with the abilities to provide high-speed, cost-effective Internet access to corporate telecommuters, small businesses, home
offices and residential users.
Founded in 1992 and completing its initial public offering in May 1998, its stock is publicly traded on Nasdaq under the symbol CMTO. Com21 is
headquartered in Milpitas, and maintains international sales and support locations in Canada, Germany, Japan, Latin America and The Netherlands. For
information, visit the Com21 web site at www.com21.com.
Note to Editors: Com21, Inc., and ComUNITY Access® System are registered trademarks of Com21, Inc., Milpitas, CA, USA. All other brands are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies
This press release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is subject to the safe harbors created by those sections. These forward-looking statements include statements related
to: Com21,Inc.'s continued ability to deploy its technology in a potentially high growth market, worldwide market conditions, and customer expectations.
Actual results may differ materially due to a number of risks. The matters discussed in this press release also involve risks and uncertainties described in
Com21's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In particular, see the risk factors described in Com21's Final Prospectus for the
company's initial public offering dated May 21, 1998 and the company's Form 10Q dated Nov. 2, 1998. Com21 assumes no obligation to update the
forward-looking information contained in this press release.
Contact:
Com21
Mia Bradway, 408/953-9787
mbradway@com21.com
www.com21.com
or
Text 100 Public Relations
Fiona Dennis +44(0) 181 242 ext. 4112
FionaD@text100.co.uk
Lisa Griffiths, +44(0) 181 242 ext. 4123
LisaG@text100.co.uk
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