Canoga Perkins Unveils Strategic Business Model for Unsurpassed Manageability of Fiber Optic Devices.

CHATSWORTH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 21, 1999--

Universal Chassis System Model Drives Partnership Between Canoga Perkins and Its Customers; Meets the Need for Next Generation Systems

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Canoga Perkins Corp., a leader in fiber optic data communications solutions, Wednesday announced a new business strategy called Universal Chassis System (UCS) model that enables the integration of multiple fiber optic products into a single, highly-managed and fault-tolerant system.

The new model allows the integration of fiber optic modems, multiplexers, converters, WDMs, and other LAN extension products. This strategy, coupled with the ability to mix and match multiple products, allows service providers and corporate enterprises to modify and expand their networks easily and cost effectively.

"As a leader in fiber optic data communications products, we realize that the market is evolving, making vital the emergence of advanced technologies that solve market-driven challenges like capacity, bandwidth, and security," said Paul Stennes, executive vice president for Canoga Perkins. "We believe the UCS model represents a viable, efficient and cost effective building block system for our customers' network modification and expansion requirements."

The Universal Chassis System supports a mix of modems, multiplexers, LAN network devices, optical WDM, and converters. Products currently under development for future integration are fractional T1/E1 modems, T1/E1 modems with integrated CSU, T3/E3 modems, 10/100/1000 LAN extension devices, and T1/E1 multiplexers. Announcements of further additions and enhancements will be taking place during the next few months.

With headquarters in Chatsworth, Canoga Perkins designs, manufactures, and sells fiber optic modems and multiplexers (WDM and TDM), LAN extension products, video conferencing products, and outside plant test equipment. In 1998, Canoga Perkins was recognized by Deloitte & Touche as one of the 50 fastest growing technology companies. Canoga Perkins' leadership in fiber optic communications is further supported by being the first company to introduce a commercially successful product that broke the IEEE 802.3 Ethernet 10BASEFL 2km-distance limitation on fiber optic cable. For further information, contact Canoga Perkins at 818/718-6300; fax: [phone]; or Internet: www.canoga.com.