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To: Elmer Flugum who wrote (1047)3/25/1999 8:29:00 AM
From: JakeStraw  Respond to of 1461
 
Hmmm P-Com & Siemens.......

Siemens Introduces LMDS Solution At Telecom Business '99

Last-Mile Alternative Uses Broadband Radio Waves to Bypass Twisted Copper Pair

BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 25, 1999--Siemens is taking telecommunications' last mile and going ''on the air.'' Starting this summer, new market entrants and existing service providers will be able to expand services to end users with a new Siemens product that takes advantage of asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) and point-to-multipoint broadband wireless technology.

Siemens Information and Communication Networks Inc. is introducing AirNetXpress, a point-to-multipoint (PMP) access product that delivers two-way, high-speed data, video, Internet access and voice services from the network to the end user using local multipoint distribution service (LMDS) technology. Citing research that indicates the U.S. market for access solutions should reach $1.7 billion in 2003, Siemens is aggressively leveraging its position as a leader in telecommunications network integration services to penetrate the LMDS market.

The AirNetXpress product will be shown at the Siemens booth (No. 5001) at the Telecom Business '99 Convention & Exposition, March 29-31 in Anaheim, Calif.

The AirNetXpress solution is an easy-to-provision, high-capacity single platform that can support and deliver multiple services to areas not served by fiber and limited by traditional twisted copper pair wiring.

Siemens' AirNetXpress offers service providers a high level of flexibility to support a wide range of applications for business and residential customers, such as videoconferencing, telemedicine, distance learning and virtual private networks.

PMP technology provides a multiplicity of two-way services that are broadcast from one base station. Unlike a wired solution that requires an up-front investment, once a base station has been commissioned a wireless broadband network can grow with demand, thus limiting inventory. A PMP network enables a single radio at a base station location to communicate with many remote terminals located within a cluster of buildings. The ATM-based base station unit can send, receive and switch two-way transmissions to and from each remote terminal.

The AirNetXpress system uses small antennas that provide maximum performance yet minimize space requirements and impact on the physical environment. Offering frequency division multiple access (FDMA) and time division multiple access (TDMA) services and operating in the 10-to-40 GHz ranges, the system uses the highest modulation scheme (64 Quadraphase Amplitude Modulation) currently available, which provides the best spectrum utilization for service providers. The system easily interfaces with PBXs, computers, local area networks (LANs), routers and bridges to deliver communications to local circuit- and packet-switching facilities.

The product can be deployed cost-effectively to generate a quick return on investment. It is scalable, featuring a ''grow as you go'' build-out capability to maximize investment.

Siemens has been working with P-Com Inc. (Nasdaq/NMS:PCMS - news) as joint development partners for wireless broadband and LMDS solutions. In January 1999, Siemens and P-Com announced that they had successfully completed the first phase of the commercial deployment of their point-to-multipoint (PMP) Wireless Access solution with WinStar Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq/NMS:WCII - news) in Washington D.C.

P-Com Inc., headquartered in Campbell, Calif., 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 service, corporate communications, public utilities and local governments. Home page: p-com.com.

Siemens Information and Communication Networks Inc., headquartered in Boca Raton, Fla., is a leading provider of information and telecommunications solutions to public network service providers and enterprise customers in North America. The company is a subsidiary of Siemens AG, a global business with $66 billion in sales in the fiscal year ended September 1998. Home page: icn.siemens.com.

Siemens is a registered trademark of Siemens AG. AirNetXpress is a trademark of Siemens Information and Communication Networks.
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Contact:

Siemens, Boca Raton
Tom Phillips, 561/955-3670
thomas.phillips@icn.siemens.com
or
Robert Bartolotta, 561/955-3140
robert.bartolotta@icn.siemens.com
or
For Siemens product information: 800/814-1680



To: Elmer Flugum who wrote (1047)3/25/1999 9:33:00 AM
From: JakeStraw  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 1461
 
P-Com, Inc. Announces That Wide Area Management Systems Will Install Data Metro II, a New Point-to-Multipoint Wireless Router Product With an Internet Service Provider

CAMPBELL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 25, 1999--P-Com, Inc. (Nasdaq/NMS:PCMS - news), announced that Wide Area Management Services (WAMS), a designer and installer of networks and provider of equipment to Internet Service Providers in California, announced their plan to install P-Com's new Data Metro II product.

Gary Rose, WAMS' Vice President of Engineering said, ''I find this to be an exciting new product that expands our ability to serve the ISP industry with a high speed and very cost effective connection. The built in 10baseT interface provides easy access to a network or individual PC and near T1 speed has instant application for small to medium sized businesses and the high end home office user.''

Data Metro II is a second-generation point to multipoint wireless router that can connect up to 127 users separated 30 miles. Its built in 10baseT interface allows a connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) or individual PC's with the advantages of a direct connected T1 line. For example, an ISP could provide 50 small business users with direct connect via wireless to a hub and eliminate any dependency on telephone lines or high T1 costs. The product embodies the latest in security protection that further enhances its value to customers.

Thomas Shaw, WAMS' President and CEO, pointed out that ''with so many users dispersed geographically, this product solves the problem of no xDSL available where the user wants high speed in both directions for file transfers. The built in SNMP interface allows reliable and easy network management. In addition, the product can be connected the same day service is ordered.''

George Roberts, P-Com's Chairman and CEO, says, ''the Data Metro II is a great addition to our existing, well rounded wireless access products. It expands our available market and positions us in the ISP market space. With the advent of Data Metro II P-Com's position in the point-to-multipoint market now extends beyond its current position in broadband and wideband.''

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. In addition, P-Com provides comprehensive network services including system and program planning and management, path design and installation.

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, introduction of new products, commercial acceptance and viability of new products and expenses associated therewith, cancellations of orders without penalties, 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, the risk of early obsolescence and the pending stockholder class action lawsuits.

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, Dubai 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

p-com.com

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Contact:

P-Com, Inc.