ADVISORY/NFOEC 2003 Lights Up Gigabit Ethernet.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

ADVISORY...for Monday - Wednesday (Sept. 8 - 10)

Gigabit Ethernet Conference 2003

NFOEC 2003

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

             NFOEC invites attendees to participate in the
                     Gigabit Ethernet Pavilion at

                              NFOEC 2003
                        September 8 - 10, 2003
                    Orange County Convention Center
                           Orlando, Florida

      Enjoy a combination of Conferences (GEC and NFOEC) designed
                         specifically for you!

     --  Witness the promise of Ethernet alive in the Gigabit Ethernet
         Pavilion as a broad array of exhibitors demonstrate Ethernet
         products and solutions.

     --  Experience "Ethernet lights the Enterprise" in the Pavilion
         Presentation Area where you will learn from both Product
         Presentations and interactive Panel Discussions.

     --  If you have questions about Data Center applications, MAN
         installations, or First Mile / Last Mile Issues, you need to
         get answers at the Gigabit Ethernet Pavilion.


     This new Gigabit Ethernet Pavilion (Booth # 1430)on the NFOEC
                    exhibition floor will feature:

     --  Ethernet experts presenting to NFOEC attendees in an open
         theater. Participate in featured presentations on:

            --  All about Ethernet Services
            --  Network Processors
            --  Storage over Ethernet and IP
            --  First Mile / Last Mile Issues
            --  Gigabit Ethernet and Beyond
            --  Convergence
            --  Gigabit to the Desktop
            --  Metropolitan Area Networks
            --  Wireless Ethernet
            --  Ethernet to the Home

     --  Featured Exhibitors within the Gigabit Ethernet Pavilion
         including:

            --  Syskonnect
            --  Sunrise Telecom
            --  Transition Networks
            --  Synopsys

    For more information, reference either www.ethernetexchange.com
                           or www.nfoec.com.