To: pat mudge who wrote (639 ) 6/24/1999 1:50:00 PM From: zbyslaw owczarczyk Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 2347
MILPITAS, Calif., (June 24, 1999) Com21, Inc. (Nasdaq: CMTO), a leading global supplier of system solutions for the broadband access market, today announced that it did not achieve CableLabs certification for the Company's DOCSIS-based DOXport™ cable modem. The Company plans to enter the next round of cable modem certification, with results scheduled for release by the end of August. “While we are disappointed with the current results, we are very close to achieving final certification, and extremely pleased with the progress we have made during the certification process,” commented Peter Fenner, president and CEO of Com21. “We are very confident that we will pass CableLabs certification in the next round. The Com21 cable modem has been Cisco interoperable verified, with several thousand of our DOCSIS-based modems shipped worldwide. We will continue to ship the DOXport modem to our customers, as any changes made during the next round will be available via a simple software download,” concluded Fenner. About Com21, Inc. Com21, Inc., is a leading global provider of system solutions for the broadband access market. The Company's DOCSIS-compliant and ATM-based products enable cable operators and service providers with the abilities to deliver high-speed, cost-effective Internet and telephony applications to corporate telecommuters, small businesses, home offices and residential users. Com21 was recently named "The Fourth Fastest Growing Public Company in Silicon Valley for 1998," based on percentage growth from 1996 to 1998, by The San Jose and Silicon Valley Business Journal. Founded in 1992, Com21 stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol CMTO. The ISO 9001 certified company is headquartered in Milpitas, California, and maintains domestic and international sales and support locations in the United States and Canada, Europe, Asia, Latin America. Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for Tut Systems, Inc.: Various matters set forth in this press release, such as statements relating to the planned deployment, expected performance characteristics, and specific uses of Tut Systems, Inc.'s products are forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, the requirements of customers, the introduction of alternative technological solutions and other risks detailed from time-to-time in Tut Systems' SEC filings and reports. Com21, Inc.®, DOXport™ are registered trademarks or trademarks of Com21, Inc., Milpitas, California, U.S.A. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.