ADVISORY/Frame Relay Forum to Address NGN2002.

    Business Editors/High-Tech Writers
    Next Generation Networks 2002
    ADVISORY...for Thursday (Oct. 17)

    --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Frame Relay Forum

*T
-0-

ATTENTION:  Business/High Tech Editors/Editors Attending NGN2002

WHO:        Joseph Kimball, strategic account marketing manager for
            Sprint's Global Markets Group; president, Frame Relay
            Forum Mike Walsh, president of Razor Sharp Consulting;
            president emeritus, Frame Relay Forum

WHAT:       Birds of a Feather: MPLS and Frame Relay

            The role of IP in today's networks continues to expand and
            grow in importance. However, Frame Relay also continues to
            generate significant revenue in service provider networks.
            As Frame Relay networks are often used to carry IP
            traffic, there is tremendous discussion concerning how
            both IP and Frame Relay networks will evolve to new
            technologies and architectures. One current hot topic is
            the role of MPLS in the deployment of next generation
            networks. This discussion will look at the similarities
            and differences between Frame Relay and MPLS, and how they
            can operate together.

            Editors interested in an interview with the Frame Relay
            Forum should contact Kendra Gross.

WHEN &      NGN 2002
WHERE:      Thursday, October 17, 2002
            6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
            Room: Salon J
            Boston Marriott Copley Place
            Boston, MA

ABOUT FRF:  The Frame Relay Forum was incorporated in May 1991 as an
            association of vendors, carriers, users, and consultants
            committed to the education, promotion, and implementation
            of frame relay in accordance with international standards.
            2001 marked the 10th anniversary of the founding of the
            FRF and the beginning of the wide adoption of frame relay
            technology. For more information on the Frame Relay Forum,
            membership, or for a copy of the implementation
            agreements, please contact the Frame Relay Forum at
            510/608-5920, on the Internet at www.frforum.com, or via
            e-mail at [e-mail].

    --30--jb/sf*

    CONTACT: Porchivina & Associates Public Relations
             Kendra Gross, 415/893-9138
             [e-mail]

    KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA
    INDUSTRY KEYWORD: COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS TELECOMMUNICATIONS
NETWORKING PRODUCT ADVISORY TRADESHOW
    SOURCE: Frame Relay Forum