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To: Ibexx who wrote (394)	4/4/2000 10:06:00 AM
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[MRV Announces Shipment of Wireless Optical Transceivers] CHATSWORTH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 4, 2000--MRV Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:MRVC) today reported that it is shipping a special transceiver tailored to the needs of wireless optical communications companies. Wireless Optics technology is used to transmit information by way of beaming lasers through office buildings, to provide customers with Internet connectivity at Gigabit speed. Wireless Optics is a viable alternative for service providers to connect premium business customers to the Internet. It is a better alternative to other last-mile solutions, which are either slow to implement or provide lower speed connectivity (for example: DSL and cable modems). Noam Lotan, President and CEO of MRV Communications, commented: "The potential market for wireless optics is very significant. In the United States, there are 700,000 office buildings with more than 100 employees. High-speed Internet access can now be provided to them at Gigabit speed." The promise of Wireless (or "Fiberless") Optics is substantial as optical communications is faster than other wireless alternatives such as Local Multipoint Distribution Service (LMDS) technology. Using today's technology, a single wavelength can carry data at Gigabit speed. Using WDM technologies, multiple streams of Gigabit-speed data can be delivered on a Point-to-Point or Point-to-Multipoint configuration. The MRV transceiver increases transmission speed while at the same time providing high sensitivity for longer distance, through-the-air transmission. The device includes a specially designed receiver suitable for wireless application. The wavelength was especially selected to be in the 1.55 micron range, which allows transmission of higher output power, without compromising eye safety. This wavelength range is also suitable for WDM applications. About MRV Communications Over the past two years, MRV adopted a business model of creating and managing several start-up companies and forming independent business units, in order to take them public. The principal focus of the MRV group of companies, which now comprises 14 companies, is Optical components, Optical networks and Internet infrastructure. MRV Communications is a world-class leader in optical network components and systems. The company has leveraged its early leadership in fiber optic transmission into a well-focused range of solutions, integrating switching, routing, access servers and optical transmission systems. As the Internet evolves into a single global communication network, MRV has launched the development of new technologies to drive the next-generation infrastructures. Such developments encompass optical access systems, subscribers' management systems and Linux-based solutions. MRV has initiated and funded cutting-edge start-up companies including Zaffire Inc. (formerly known as New Access Communications), Charlotte's Networks, Hyperchannel, Zuma Networks, and most recently RedC Optical Networks Inc.