Allied Telesyn Makes It Easier to Bring Fiber to the Desktop; Free fiber-optic Ethernet adapter cards with the purchase of an Ethernet fiber-optic hub.

BOTHELL, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 30, 1997--Allied Telesyn, the leading provider of fiber-optic components for local-area networks, today announced it will be giving away five free AT-1500 FT PnP 10Mbps fiber Ethernet adapter cards with the purchase of a TurboStack, 12-port Ethernet fiber hub. This offer is made available through June 30, 1997. The promotion demonstrates how Allied Telesyn is making it affordable for local-area networks to benefit from the added reliability and bandwidth of a fiber-to-the-desk solution.

Network managers recognize the benefits of fiber-optic cable for long distance transmission. Now that bandwidth-intensive applications have made their way to the desktop and data rates continue to increase, network managers have discovered optical fiber is needed in both the backbone and horizontal portions of the network. The primary stumbling block to implementing fiber-to-the-desktop has been the high cost of fiber active components; by offering free fiber adapter cards and a cost-reduced fiber hub, Allied Telesyn is proving fiber-to-the-desktop is an affordable, technologically sound investment.

"This offer is designed to take the risk out of the fiber decision by offering real value on both fiber hubs and fiber network interface cards," said Allied Telesyn manager of market development, David Stoner. "There has been a significant shift in attitudes regarding fiber-to-the-desk. Our fiber-to-the-desk seminars attract standing-room only crowds throughout North America. Customers are ready to install fiber-to-the-desk, but are concerned about the costs of fiber LAN components. LAN managers can now add the bandwidth they need without the big price premium."

According to a recent white paper published by the Fiber Optics LAN Section of the Telecommunications Industry Association, "Over the lifetime of the network, optical fiber is typically a more viable choice than copper." Allied Telesyn supports this statement by offering free Ethernet fiber-optic adapter cards and cost-reduced fiber hubs.

For a copy of the white paper referenced above, "Optical Fiber Gains Market Share In Desktop LAN Applications," contact Jeff Wenker of A&R Partners at 415-363-0982.

Allied Telesyn International, incorporated in 1987, is a worldwide leader in Ethernet LAN connectivity components and solutions, including network adapter cards; intelligent stackable hubs and switches; access switches for ATM networks; and media products such as transceivers, fanouts, repeaters, and unmanaged hubs. ATI is a TIA/EIA member company and a participant in OIDA. Allied Telesyn also offers a full line of network management software for Windows, Macintosh, and major UNIX platforms as well as RMON solutions. The Company is committed to providing the lowest cost of network ownership through competitive pricing, high reliability, and comprehensive product support and service.

Allied Telesyn has sales offices throughout the world. Its main North American offices and facilities are located in Sunnyvale, California and Bothell, Washington. In Canada, Allied Telesyn has sales offices in Toronto, Ontario; Laval, Quebec; and Vancouver, B.C.

Detailed information on Allied Telesyn and its products is available on its website at http://www.alliedtelesyn.com.

CONTACT: Allied Telesyn

David Stoner, 206/481-3839

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A&R Partners

Jeff Wenker, 415/363-0982

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