P-Com, Inc. Unveils Tel-Link Encore and Econo-Link
at PCS '98
CAMPBELL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 23, 1998--P-Com, Inc. (Nasdaq/NMS: PCMS - news) today unveiled
two important new products at PCS '98. Tel-Link Encore, the latest addition to P-Com's field proven family of Tel-Link
radios, and Econo-Link, an all outdoor unit radio design providing low cost T1 and E1 interfaces.
Tel-Link Encore incorporates significant advancements in modular design and functionality. The indoor unit (IDU) for all data
rate interfaces is a 1U design with optional plug-ins to keep manufacturing costs low. The outdoor unit (ODU) incorporates
advanced component integration resulting in an easy to install, compact design. Tel-Link Encore is designed to consume less
power, is field configurable in any form, costs less to install and has short set-up times. It also includes a built-in simple
network management protocol (SNMP) interface as well as the ability to function with P-Com's proven Link Manager and
Cluster Manager NMS systems. Tel-Link Encore is fully backward compatible with the current Tel-Link line of radios. In
addition, Tel-Link Encore provides P-Com customers a unique migration path to point-to-multipoint (PTM) using P-Com's
PTM technology.
The Econo-Link is a new addition to the P-Com family of radios that will provide E1 or T1 interfaces in an ''all outdoor'' unit
design with an integrated antenna. The Econo-Link fills the need for a very low cost millimeter wave radio that provides our
customers with a cost effective alternative to leased lines or xDSL. The Econo-Link incorporates low power consumption, is
easy to install and requires no set-up.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, George P. Roberts, stated ''Tel-Link Encore extends P-Com's technological lead in
point-to-point (PTP) radio design and functionality while providing an important transition path to PTM. Our customers can
now plan their network buildouts more effectively and efficiently by incorporating the Tel-Link Encore into their systems.''
Dr. Steve Goldberg, Senior Vice President and General Manager of P-Com's consolidated PTP operations, now known as
the Wireless Access Group, stated ''Econo-Link broadens our product offering opening new markets and making P-Com's
millimeter wave solution available to a larger customer base.''
P-Com, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets network access systems for the worldwide wireless telecommunications
market. The point-to-point, spread spectrum, and point-to-multipoint radio links provided by P-Com are designed to satisfy
the network requirements of cellular and personal communications services, corporate communications, public utilities and
local governments.
Statements in this release that are forward looking involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause the
Company's actual results in future periods to be materially different from any future performance that may be suggested in this
release. Such factors may include, but are not limited to, reliance upon subcontractors, fluctuations in customer demand and
commitments, both in timing and volume, pricing and competition, the Company's ability to have available an appropriate
amount of production capacity in a timely manner, the ability of the Company's customers to finance their purchases of the
Company's products and/or services, the timing of new technology and product introductions and the risk of early
obsolescence. Further, the Company operates in an industry sector where securities values are highly volatile and may be
influenced by economic and other factors beyond the Company's control, such as announcements by competitors and service
providers. Reference is made to the discussion of risk factors detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, including its reports on Form 10-K and 10-Q.
P-Com, Inc., with world headquarters in Campbell, California, USA and offices in Florida, New Jersey, Virginia, the UK,
Italy, France, Germany, Poland, Mexico, and China, is an ISO 9001 certified company. For additional information, contact
P-Com at: P-Com, Inc. - 3175 S. Winchester Boulevard - Campbell, CA 95008 - USA
TEL: (408) 866-3666 - FAX: (408) 866-3655
Contact:
P-Com Inc., Campbell
Michael Sophie, 408/866-3666
Karl Spurzem, 408/866-3666 |
