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To: emichael who wrote (1023)	11/4/1997 1:05:00 PM
From: David Pawlak	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 12623

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 4, 1997--Osicom Technologies, Inc.(NASDAQ:FIBR.O), today announced that its GigaMux(TM) line of dense wavelength division multiplexers (DWDM) is undergoing trials at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida by Dynacs Engineering, a technical services subcontractor. NASA is considering the GigaMux to carry mission critical digital video signals from the launch pad to Launch Control Center over the fiber optic cable. About Osicom Osicom is an innovative leader in wireless-enabled networking(TM) and photonic networking. The company allows businesses to connect through wire-line, fiber and wireless technologies, thereby expanding the reach of conventional networking. Osicom offers solutions for LAN, WAN and broadband networks with products that include hubs and switches, routers, remote access servers, network print servers, PC and workstation adapter cards, video switches and multiplexers. Osicom markets and sells its products and services through a broad array of channels including worldwide distributors (including Ingram Micro, Tech Data, and Merisel), value added resellers (VARs), OEMs, carriers, and government agencies. The company has over 1000 employees worldwide and is headquartered in Santa Monica, California. Information about Osicom's products and services is available by calling toll-free 888-OSICOM8. For additional company, product and financial information visit the Osicom worldwide web site, osicom.com -0- Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially due to a variety of factors, including without limitation the company's ability to develop, produce, and market products that incorporate new technology on a timely basis, that are priced competitively and achieve significant market acceptance; higher expenses associated with the development and marketing of new products; changes in product mix; risks of dependence on third-party component suppliers; inventory risks due to shifts in market demand; the presence of competitors with broader product lines and greater financial resources; intellectual property rights and litigation; needs for liquidity; and the other risks detailed from time to time in the company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. --30--es/bos* mp/bos CONTACT: Boston Communications Constantine Theodoropulos, 617.912.1100 ctheo@bcomm.com or Osicom Technologies, Inc. James True, 800.359.7710 jtrue@osicom.com KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA