New Cable Modem Order Expands Com21's Presence in Canada; Westman Communications Group Selects Standards-Based DOXport 1010
MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 2, 2000--Com21, Inc. (Nasdaq:CMTO), the third largest global supplier of system solutions for the broadband access market, today announced that it has received an initial order from Westman Communications Group of Brandon, Manitoba, Canada for its DOXport(TM) 1010 data over cable services interface specification (DOCSIS) cable modems. With this new order and new customer, Com21 expands its presence in Canada and brings its total number of North American MSOs (Multiple System Operators) to approximately 40. To date, Com21 has shipped nearly 370,000 cable modems worldwide, including both proprietary and DOCSIS-compliant products.
This new order represents Westman's first-phase replacement of competitive proprietary cable modems, installed in 1998, with Com21's CableLabs(R) Certified(TM) DOXport 1010 cable modems. In the first half of 2000, the Canadian cable MSO plans to extend deployment of the DOXport 1010 cable modems to three additional Canadian communities through the use of its fiber interconnection.
"Making the transition from proprietary to DOCSIS certified technology is important at this time," said David Baxter, president and chief executive officer of Westman Communications Group. "In addition to offering improved reliability and system management capabilities, the DOCSIS standard also provides a platform to support the future applications that we plan to introduce," added Baxter.
The Com21 DOXport 1010 cable modem is fully compliant with the North American DOCSIS 1.0 standard and is one of two DOXport modems to receive CableLabs(R) Certified(TM) Status. With superior RF performance, the DOXport 1010 also enables MSO's with the ability to monitor input power (RF dBmv) levels for plant status monitoring.
"We are pleased to expand Com21's footprint in the Canadian market," said Peter Fenner, president and chief executive officer of Com21. "We are also delighted to win a new customer with such a strong focus on technology leadership. Implementation of DOCSIS-certified technology from Com21 will enable Westman to deliver important existing and future broadband applications."
Westman is currently offering digital cable services and is participating in an application with the Canadian government's Smart Communities Demonstration Project, a program developed to introduce new communications technologies across Canada.
About Westman Communications Group
Westman Communications Group operates throughout Western Manitoba providing cable television, high-speed Internet, and local and wide area data networking services. Westman's state-of-the-art technology includes a fiber system in Brandon and an inter-city fiber network between Brandon, Winnipeg, Carberry, Minnedosa, and Neepawa. Westman owns Galaxy Computer Systems, Ltd. and has an ownership interest in Riding Mountain Broadcasting, which operates AM and FM radio stations.
About Com21, Inc.
Com21, Inc., is a leading global supplier 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 370,000 cable modems worldwide through December 31, 1999.
Com21, an ISO 9001 registered company, is headquartered in Milpitas, California, USA, and maintains domestic and international sales and support locations in the United States and Canada, Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
Safe Harbor Clause
This press release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is subject to the safe harbors created by those sections. Those forward-looking statements include statements related to: the ability of Com21, Inc. to continue to meet marketing, technology and customer demands as it relates to its products within the broadband market; especially with respect to the DOXport 1010 cable modem as a commercial solution for the domestic and international markets, and certain plans of the Canadian cable MSO. Actual results may differ materially due to a number of factors, including numerous technological, operational and financial challenges associated with deploying, manufacturing, marketing, distributing and servicing broadband products, and the actual future actions taken by the Canadian cable MSO. The matters discussed in this press release also involve risks and uncertainties concerning Com21's products and services described in Com21's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In particular see the risk factors described in the Company's most recent Form 10K and Form 10Q. Com21 assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this press release.
Note to Editors: Com21, Inc.(R) and DOXport(TM) are trademarks or registered trademarks of Com21, Inc., Milpitas, California, U.S.A. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
CONTACT: Com21, Inc.
Mia Bradway, 408/953-9787 or 888/214-5165
mbradway@com21.com
or
FutureWorks Public Relations
Ramin Ekhtiar, 408/428-0895 Ext. 108
ramin@future-works.com
or
Westman Communications Group
David Baxter, 204/571-7340
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