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To: Toni Wheeler who wrote (726)	1/25/1999 1:57:00 PM
From: Mark Ableson	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 802

Although not announced, this is from the Fastcomm web site: For Release: IMMEDIATELY Contact: Jeff Frankhauser Phone: 703-318-7750 Symbol: FSCX – OTC Bulletin Board SHOW ADVISORY: FASTCOMM TO DISPLAY NEXT GENERATION FAMILY OF PRODUCTS Advanced Platform on Display at Booth # 232 January 26 – 28 COMNET, Washington, DC Sterling, VA, January 21, 1999- FastComm Communications Corp. will announce a Next Generation family of products designed to integrate Voice, Video and Data at the COMNET show in Washington, D.C. next week. On display will be three new products including Multi-Media Routers, Communication Servers and Front End Processor for IBM networks. The advanced Routers where developed using FastComm's new Interoperability Platform Operating System (IPOS™) architecture. The IPOS™ software operating system provides a flexible open routing platform that reduces the network complexities of multi-media integration through common path management. This new routing architecture provides cross platform integration of Voice, Video and Data with emphasis on quality of service (QoS) and priority resource delivery. With the added benefit of Open Modular Implementation (OMI™) software, protocol modules can be loaded on a per unit basis, which optimizes seamless customization for applications on a site by site basis. This unique adaptability for multi-protocol support and bandwidth-shaping are greatly enhance with integrated Switched Virtual Circuit (SVC) Modules creating transparent access for local, regional and global networks. The release of this product line represents FastComm's commitment to designing and delivering the "Next Generation" of Internet, Intranet and Extranet networking and e-commerce products. Special Show Highlights include live demonstrations and the launch of the new product platform…. The GlobalStack –EX™, a Voice, Video and Data central site midsize router that maximizes bandwidth by aggregating services. Live Demo for GlobalStack- EX™ for VoFR Enhanced Switched Virtual Circuits Backup Overflow PVC Balancing VoIP, FRF.11, FRF.12 compression algorithms 729A and 729B Variable bandwidth from 9.6KBPS to T1/E1 Tandem Transparent switching 30 Voice Channels H.323 Support for VoIP Up to 4 T1/E1 routed trunking Scaleable Architecture Group III faxing Switch Virtual Circuits support carrier access for Switch Virtual Networking for Voice and Data traffic over Frame Relay for back up, overflow Minimize Voice Hops Software Loadable Modules Voice / Data Integration Easy Network Management Greater Flexibility IPOSÔ Platform Support The ECX-Router™, an Edge Router/Communication Server supporting Legacy and LAN integration. With the robust architecture of IPOS™, the ECX-Router delivers Data over Frame Relay, X.25, etc. Cross platform integration with IPOS™ allows up to 5 async dial –in ports or 2 Digital ISDN and 3 async ports for modem-attached dial-up access to central site LANs. IP/IPX Routing DHCP Proxy Network Address Translation (NAT) Integrated DSU T1/E1 and FR Support Up to 25 user profiles Legacy Protocol Modules Interoperability Platform Operating System (IPOS™) Routing Architecture offering real time OS Kernal with robust performance, integrating Voice, Video and Data over IP. High performance platform for companies the need to integrate multi-media networking over WAN/LAN links Largest protocol support Standards based Homogeneous Networking Investment Protection Open Modular Integration (OMI™) OMI™ offers flexible protocol modular implementation for network customization per product per site. Legacy, LAN, and WAN protocol support can be added and implemented as required or as new standards become available. ChanlComm 7790 Front End Processor replacement for IBM FEP dial access networking. Configuration for 64 and 128 port units Redundant Power Real Time Reconfiguration Legacy Routing Hot Swapability Channel Attached With the delivery of these products to the market, FastComm enters a new phase of aggressive market development by providing a complete solution at both central and remote sites for voice, video and data in Legacy and LAN environments. "This really put FastComm in a whole new market by delivering high performance multi-media networking without the high price" stated Peter Madsen, FastComm president. "With our broad base protocol support integrated in IPOS™, FastComm delivers a complete array of networking tools that reduce the cost of ownership through resource consolidation. We have a complete solution at both the edge and the central site, with flexibility that very few competitors can match." For more information, or to request a data sheet of any FastComm product, contact us via phone 703-318-7750; fax to 703-787-4625; email to info@fastcomm.com; or visit FastComm on the World Wide Web at http:\\www.fastcomm.com. Forward looking statements are made in this release pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that all forward looking statements are subject to risk and uncertainties , including without limitation, the timing of new announcements or introductions by the company and its competitors, the hiring and retention of key employees , competitive pricing pressure, dependence on third party for components and products, and general economic conditions in the United States and international markets and the risk factors detailed from time to time in the Company's periodic reports and registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. FastComm is a designer developer and manufacturer of a complete family of access products which provide a single seamless transport in multi-protocol environments for Voice / Data and Video networking over LAN / WAN and Global networks. Our products include the WEB Router™ and ECX-RouterÔ , EtherFRAD™, QUICK II™, Chanlcommâ , GlobalStack™. These products provide routed and switched Voice / Data and Video access solutions that require variable bandwidth from 9.6 Kbps to full T1/E1, over Leased Line, Frame Relay, X.25 and dial-up analog networks. Each product is balanced around FastComm's IPOS™ software operating system and architecture with OMI™ (Open Modular Implementation) which provides one of the largest, most diverse protocol stacks supported in the industry. FastComm's broad range of protocol support allows integrated resources from Legacy +LAN traffic into a transparent easy to manage network.

To: Toni Wheeler who wrote (726)	1/26/1999 2:36:00 AM
From: Toni Wheeler	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 802

Mark & Paddy... Well...wonder no more!!! This is the news we have been waiting for! YES, THIS DÅWG WILL HUNT!!! FastComm Reports New Hearing Dates STERLING, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 25, 1999--FastComm Communications Corporation announced today that it has reached a tentative agreement with Gary Davison, a former officer, to resolve his claims against the company. Both sides expect that this favorable development will enable FastComm to emerge from Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection shortly. The Bankruptcy Court in Alexandria, Va., will hold a hearing to approve the company's disclosure statement on February 8th, 1999, and has scheduled another hearing on confirmation of its plan of reorganization for March 12th, 1999. The company expects that its creditors and shareholders alike will support the plan. Forward looking statements are made in this release pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that all forward looking statements are subject to risk and uncertainties, including without limitation, the timing of new announcements or introductions by the company and its competitors, the hiring and retention of key employees, competitive pricing pressure, dependence on third party for components and products, and general economic conditions in the United States and international markets and the risk factors detailed from time to time in the company's periodic reports and registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. FastComm is a designer developer and manufacturer of a complete family of access products which provide a single seamless transport in multi-protocol environments for Voice/Data and Video networking over LAN/WAN and Global networks. For more information, or to request a data sheet of any FastComm product, contact us via phone 703/318-7750; fax to 703/787-4625; email to info@fastcomm.com; or visit FastComm on the World Wide Web at fastcomm.com. Our products include the WEB Router(TM) and ECX-Router(TM), EtherFRAD(TM), RingFRAD(TM), VoiceFRAD(TM), QUICK II(TM), Chanlcomm(R), GlobalStack(TM). These products provide routed and switched Voice/Data and Video access solutions that require variable bandwidth from 9.6 Kbps to full T1/E1, over Leased Line, Frame Relay, X.25 and dial-up analog networks. FastComm, stylized logo, WEB.router, ECX-Router, FrameProtect, LAN+Legacy, MaximumPriority, FastRATE, MonoFRAD, EtherFRAD, RingFRAD, QUICK II, GlobalStack, and SuperView are trademarks of FastComm Communications Corp. FastComm is the exclusive licensee of ChanlComm(R) products by KG Data Corp. All rights reserved. CONTACT: FastComm Communications Mark Rafferty, 703/318-7750 or Investor Relations DuBois Consulting Group Phillip L. Dubois, 757/229-0666 pdubois690@aol.com KEYWORD: VIRGINIA BW0471 JAN 25,1999 16:32 PACIFIC 19:32 EASTERN