Brooks Fiber Begins Trials of Osicom's GigaMux DWDM for Metro Applications.SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 18, 1997--Osicom Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :FIBR FIBR Forward Indicator Bit Received ), today announced that Brooks Fiber Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFTP BFTP Ben Franklin Technology Partners BFTP Blast from the Past BFTP Batch File Transfer Protocol BFTP Background Ftp BFTP Basic Ftp ), is commencing trials of Osicom's GigaMux(tm) dense wavelength division multiplexer (DWDM (Dense WDM) The term given to wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) when significantly more channels were being added. Since WDM is increasingly more "dense" all the time, both terms are used synonymously. See WDM. DWDM - wavelength division multiplexing ). The Brooks subsidiary, Brooks Fiber Communications, will evaluate GigaMux in its National Data Systems (NDS) Test Lab and Research Facility in Stockton, California. The GigaMux line of DWDM helps Metropolitan service providers increase their fiber carrying capacity to help satiate sa·ti·ate tr.v. sa·ti·at·ed, sa·ti·at·ing, sa·ti·ates 1. To satisfy (an appetite or desire) fully. 2. To satisfy to excess. adj. Filled to satisfaction. increasing demand for more bandwidth. It transforms existing fiber from a dedicated, single-application medium into a versatile conduit capable of simultaneously transporting up to 16 independent optical channels thus increasing total bandwidth from 2.5 GPS to 40 GPS. Further, the GigaMux system can be configured for simplex, full duplex, or a combination of simplex and duplex operation. Traffic types supported include Switched Gigabit Ethernet, FDDI, ESCON (Enterprise Systems CONnection) An IBM S/390 fiber-optic channel that transfers 17 Mbytes/sec over distances up to 60 km depending on connection type. ESCON allows peripheral devices to be located across large campuses and metropolitan areas. , OC-1 through OC-48 SONET, xDSL, ATM, Frame Relay, and even proprietary digital signals as part of its total data format transparent operation. About Osicom Osicom is an innovative leader in wireless-enabled networking(tm) and photonic networking. The company allows businesses to connect through wire-line, fiber and wireless technologies, thereby expanding the reach of conventional networking. Osicom offers solutions for LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. , WAN and broadband networks with products that include hubs and switches, routers, remote access servers, network print servers, PC and workstation adapter cards, video switches and multiplexers. Osicom markets and sells its products and services through a broad array of channels including worldwide distributors (including, Ingram Micro, Tech Data, and Merisel), value added resellers (VARs), OEMs, carriers, and government integrators. The company has over 1000 employees worldwide and is headquartered in Santa Monica, California For other uses, see Santa Monica (disambiguation). Santa Monica is a coastal city in western Los Angeles County, California, USA. Situated on Santa Monica Bay of the Pacific Ocean, it is surrounded by the City of Los Angeles — Pacific Palisades and Brentwood on the north, . Information about Osicom's products and services is available by calling toll-free 888-OSICOM8. For additional company, product and financial information visit the Osicom worldwide web site, http://www.osicom.com Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. Actual results may differ materially due to a variety of factors, including without limitation the company's ability to develop, produce, and market products that incorporate new technology on a timely basis, that are priced competitively and achieve significant market acceptance; higher expenses associated with the development and marketing of new products; changes in product mix; risks of dependence on third-party component suppliers; inventory risks due to shifts in market demand; the presence of competitors with broader product lines and greater financial resources; intellectual property rights and litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. ; needs for liquidity; and the other risks detailed from time to time in the company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. -0- GigaMux is a trademark of Osicom Technologies, Inc. All other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. CONTACT: Boston Communications Osicom Technologies, Inc. Constantine Theodoropulos James True 617.912.1100 800.359.7710 ctheo@bcomm.com jtrue@osicom.com |
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