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To: Allegoria who wrote (1470)	1/7/2000 2:39:00 PM
From: Francois Lavoie	Respond to of 2347

Com21 Names New Chief Operating Officer MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2000--Com21, Inc. (Nasdaq:CMTO - news), a leading global provider of system solutions for the broadband access market, announced today the appointment of Ron Foster as chief operating officer, strengthening the company's existing focus on delivering quality broadband products and services for its growing worldwide customer base. As chief operating officer, Foster is responsible for Engineering, Operations and Customer Service. He will report directly to President and CEO Peter D. Fenner. ``Com21's continued commitment in developing the best technology, products and services for our multiple system cable operators, is further enhanced by the ability of Ron to collectively focus on these very important divisions within Com21,' said Peter Fenner, president and CEO. ``His proven senior level staff record of managing various functions and his cable experience with Scientific Atlanta is definitely an asset to the company.' Foster came to Com21 from Benchmark Electronics, Inc., where he served as vice president-global account manager. He began his career as a designer for General Dynamics and then Xerox that led to positions as VP of Product Planning, Marketing and Business Development. He was formerly vice president, Telecom products and vice president, Network Systems & Support at Scientific Atlanta and GTECH, respectively. Foster was also the general manager of two transmission products divisions of Digital Switch Corporation, and president and CEO of Licom. About Com21, Inc. Com21, Inc., is a leading global provider of system solutions for the broadband access market. The Company's DOCSIS, DVB 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 has shipped 268,000 cable modems worldwide through September 30, 1999. Com21 is an ISO 9001 registered company is headquartered in Milpitas and maintains domestic and international sales and support locations in the United States and Canada, Europe, Asia, and Latin America.