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Diamond Multimedia Announces Submission of USB Cable Modem Product to CableLabs for
Certification Testing
Business Wire - May 24, 1999 09:34
VANCOUVER, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 24, 1999--Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:DIMD), a leader in PC multimedia and Internet
connectivity, today announced the submission of a USB cable modem product to Cable Television Laboratories, Inc., (CableLabs(R)) for inclusion in the third
wave of certification testing to be conducted this year. This latest wave of testing began on May 13, 1999 and the announcement for approved modems will
occur on June 21, 1999.
"We are pleased to be positioned to expand our Internet access offerings beyond analog and DSL modems and into cable technology to continue laying the
access platform for the digitally connected home," said Jim Cady, president of Diamond Multimedia's Communications Division. "Cable modems provide
high-speed bandwidth that can be shared among multiple PCs within the home or home office. For this reason, cable modems are well suited for home networking
applications and provide a complement to our HomeFree home networking products that we are shipping today."
The increasing number of multiple PC households is helping to drive the growth of both the Internet access and home networking markets. The introduction of
cable and other broadband technologies will provide for faster Internet connections and therefore, can enhance the home networking experience. The HomeFree
line of wireless- and phoneline-based home networking products is available today for Internet sharing, peripheral sharing and multi-player gaming. Diamond
Multimedia plans to deliver a "total" home communications solution by offering broadband devices that deliver faster Internet connections and HomeFree home
networking products capable of distributing the higher bandwidth among all networked PCs in a home.
Through the use of cable TV wires for transmission, cable modems deliver Internet access speeds of up to 40 Mbps. Additionally, cable modems operate in an
"always on" mode to maintain constant connections to Internet service providers (ISPs). With cable modem technology, consumers can avoid busy signals and
re-dialing to their ISPs. For general inquiries about cable modems, consumers can send email to cableinfo@diamondmm.com.
The cable modem product submitted by Diamond supports the DOCSIS (Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification) cable modem standard to ensure a
reliable connection with all compliant cable systems. The greater availability of DOCSIS modems will help to support nationwide interoperability between
head-end systems and end-user modems. This trend is also expected to provide more opportunities for the retail deployment of cable modems. With a widely
recognized brand name and strong channel partners, Diamond Multimedia is positioned to be a logical retail supplier to the cable modem market and
concurrently offers cable industry multiple system operators (MSOs) a product for their customer base.
Cable modems that successfully complete the certification process will receive the CableLabs Certified(TM) seal. This seal can be used on retail packaging to
easily identify that the product complies with the CableLabs cable modem specification. Diamond Multimedia also today announced the formation of a
partnership with the GVC Group, a telecom and computer manufacturing company based in Taiwan, to design and market the new cable modems.
About Diamond Multimedia
Diamond Multimedia is a leader in PC multimedia and Internet connectivity, providing advanced products that enable desktop computer users to create, access
and experience compelling new media content from their PC's and through the Internet. Products include the Rio series of Internet audio appliances, the Stealth
and Viper(R) series of video accelerators, the Monster series of 3D gaming accelerators, the Fire series of professional graphics accelerators, the Supra(R)
series of modems, and the HomeFree line of home networking products. Diamond's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol DIMD, and its web
site address is www.diamondmm.com. The Company's Internet music portal site is at www.RioPort.com.
How to Contact Diamond Multimedia
There are many ways to reach Diamond for sales support, technical assistance, driver updates and general information:
Internet Web Sites: www.diamondmm.com and www.RioPort.com Diamond e-commerce Site: www.diamondmm.com/where-to-buy/online-store Diamond
Multimedia's Headquarters and Multimedia Division: 408-325-7000; Fax: 408-325-7070 Communications Division (Supra brand modems) Main Phone
Number: 360-604-1400; Fax: 360-604-1401 European Division (Germany): +49-8151-266-0; (UK): +44-1189-444400; (France) +33-1-55381600 Korean
Office (Seoul): +82-2-2185-3388; Fax: +82-2-501-7522 Japanese Office (Tokyo): +81-3-5695-8401; Fax: +81-3-5695-8403 ASEAN Office (Singapore):
+65-353-9511; Fax: +65-353-9510 Hong Kong Office: +852-2262-9518; Fax: +852-2262-9555 Australian Office (Sydney): +61-2-9460-2355; Fax
+61-2-9460-2360 Latin America Office (Miami): 305-593-8777; Fax: 305-593-2779 Mexico Office (Guadalajara):523-110-1144; Fax: 523-110-0744 Product
Support (Voice), United States: 541-967-2450; Europe (Germany) +49-8151-266-330; Europe (UK) +44-1189-444444; Europe (France) +33-1-55381616;
TDD/TTY Support 541-967-2451 Product Support (Fax), United States: 541-967-2401; Europe (Germany) +49-8151-266-331; Europe (UK):
+44-1189-444445; (France) +33-1-55381601 Pre-sales Information: 1-800-468-5846 24-Hour Fax-On-Demand Service: 1-800-380-0030 Investor
Relations: 408-325-7476; 1-888-474-3463 (U.S. and Canada) FTP site: ftp.diamondmm.com BBS: Europe (Germany) BBS at +49-8151-266333 (to 28.8
Kbps) or +49-8151-266334 (ISDN); Europe (UK) at +44-1189-444415 (to 33.6 Kbps)
Note to Editors: HomeFree, Monster 3D, Rio, Shotgun, SpeedStar and SupraSonic are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Diamond Multimedia
Systems, Inc. Monster* is a registered trademark of Monster Cable. Viper* is a registered trademark of Directed Electronics, Inc., Used under License. All other
trademarks referenced are the service mark, trademark or registered trademark of their respective manufacturers. This announcement relates to products
whose introductions are in North America. The product name, contents, prices and availability may differ elsewhere in the world according to local factors and
requirements.
Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, such as statements relating to the Company's ability to
successfully exploit technological and market developments, the timing and success of new product introductions by the Company and its competitors, and the
Company's ability to invest in new technologies and to enhance its existing systems are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties,
including the impact of competitive products and pricing and alternative technological advances, the timely and successful development and market
acceptance of new products and upgrades to existing products, and other risks as detailed from time to time in Diamond Multimedia's SEC filings, including its
most recent Forms 10-K and 10-Q.
CONTACT: Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc.
Joan Huang, 925/461-0394
joan@diamondmm.com
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