Com21 Demonstrates Wireless ComUNITY VoX; Integrated Toll-Quality Voice and Data System.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers WCA (Web Clipping Application) An application for a Palm PDA that accepts an abbreviated version of a Web page for efficient display on the PDA's limited screen size. 2000 SHOW NEW ORLEANS New Orleans (ôr`lēənz –lənz, ôrlēnz`), city (2006 pop. 187,525), coextensive with Orleans parish, SE La., between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain, 107 mi (172 km) by water from the river mouth; founded , La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 10, 2000 Com21, Inc. (Nasdaq:CMTO CMTO College of Massage Therapists of Ontario ), a leading supplier of system solutions for the broadband access market, announces a demonstration of its wireless ComUNITY VoX (Voice over Exchange) solution at the Wireless Communications Association (WCA 2000) show in New Orleans. The integrated voice and data system enables wireless systems operators to cost-effectively offer toll-quality telephony and data services using an existing public switched telephone network (PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) The worldwide voice telephone network. Once only an analog system, the heart of most telephone networks today is all digital. In the U.S. ). The ComUNITY VoX product is on display at Com21's booth, number 337, in the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center The Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is a collection of buildings in New Orleans, Louisiana. The lower end of building one is located 500 m (1640 feet) upriver from Canal Street on the banks of the Mississippi River. Named after former mayor of New Orleans Ernest N. . "The wireless ComUNITY VoX product offers tremendous benefits for service providers," noted Michael Gordon, vice president and general manager of Com21's Broadband Fixed Wireless business unit. "While we ultimately believe in voice over IP technology and are championing its development, it is currently neither toll-quality nor as scalable and feature rich as our voice over exchange product. The wireless ComUNITY VoX solution can enable the wireless operators to quickly and cost-effectively deploy both data and full-featured PSTN telephony to new subscribers in their licensed markets." The wireless ComUNITY VoX system allows efficient sharing of radio frequency (RF) resources by integrating voice and data. Additionally, it provides support for provisioning and billing management, reducing total voice and data operational costs for the service provider. The ComUNITY VoX product will begin shipping at the end of this month. About Com21, Inc. Com21, Inc. is a leading global supplier of system solutions for the broadband access market. The Company's DOCSIS (Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification) A cable modem standard from the CableLabs research consortium (www.cablelabs.com), which provides equipment certification for interoperability. , DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) An international digital television (DTV) standard that is the European and Far Eastern counterpart of the North American ATSC standard. , and ATM-based products enable cable operators and service providers to deliver high-speed, cost-effective Internet and telephony applications to corporate telecommuters, small businesses, home offices, and residential users. To date, Com21 has shipped over a half million cable modems worldwide, along with nearly one thousand headend controllers. Com21 systems offer commercial service in cable systems passing 15 million households worldwide. Com21 is an ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001 registered company with over 400 employees worldwide. The Company's corporate headquarters is located in Milpitas, California, USA, with its European headquarters in Delft Delft (dĕlft), city (1994 pop. 91,941), South Holland prov., W Netherlands. It has varied industries and is noted for its ceramics (china, tiles, and pottery) known as delftware. Founded in the 11th cent. , The Netherlands. In addition, Com21 maintains research and development facilities in Ireland, Israel, and Maryland, as well as sales and support offices in the United States and Canada, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. Act Clause This press release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is subject to the safe harbors created by those sections. This press release contains forward-looking statements related to the capabilities of its wireless VoX product. The ability to commercialize and achieve revenues depends on market acceptance and the completion of development and other risks and uncertainties concerning Com21's products and services described in Com21's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In particular, see the risk factors described in the Company's most recent Form 10K and Form 10Q. Com21 assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this press release. Note to Editors: Com21(R)is a registered trademark of Com21, Inc., Milpitas, California, U.S.A. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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