Com21 Modems Receive CableLabs Certified Status.MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 9, 1999-- Com21,Inc., (Nasdaq: CMTO CMTO College of Massage Therapists of Ontario ), a leading global provider of system solutions for the broadband access See broadband and wireless broadband. market, today confirmed that two models of its DOXport(TM) cable modem cable modem Modem used to convert analog data signals to digital form and vise versa, for transmission or receipt over cable television lines, especially for connecting to the Internet. product line have been certified by CableLabs for use with 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. (Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (communications, networking) Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification - (DOCSIS) ITU-approved interface requirements for cable modems involved in high-speed data distribution over a cable television network. ) cable networks. The certified modems are the DOXport 101 and DOXport 1010. "We are obviously pleased to be recognized as a CableLabs certified vendor," said Com21 President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Peter Fenner. "The certification tests are difficult and exacting, and we commend CableLabs for their continued efforts to maintain high standards in the cable modem industry." CableLabs certification ensures that Com21's modems are fully compatible with qualified systems from multiple headend equipment manufacturers. "The cable modem certification initiative is helping consumers and the cable industry by expanding the choices for standardized access to emerging Internet, video and multimedia services," said Dr. Richard R. Green, President and CEO of Cable Labs. "Com21 is playing a big role in that social change by its successes in modem certification." "As a leading provider of broadband services, EastLink Telephone is rapidly deploying DOCSIS 1.0 standards for high-speed Internet See broadband. access," said David Caldwell, president of EastLink Telephone. "Com21's technology is solid, and we believe its DOCSIS-based products will help us provide more reliable, consistent and enhanced Internet services to our customers." "We are delighted that Com21's DOXport 1010 designed with the Broadcom BCM BCM Baylor College of Medicine BCM Become BCM Business Communications Manager (Nortel) BCM Broadcom Corporation BCM Business Continuity Management BCM Business Contact Manager (Microsoft) 3300 technology has achieved CableLabs'(R) Certified(TM) Status," said Tom Quigley, senior director, Advanced Broadband Architecture, Broadcom Corporation. "Com21 is an important player in the cable modem market, and we value our partnership with them." About Com21, Inc. Com21, Inc., is a leading global supplier of system solutions for the broadband access market. The Company's DOCSIS, 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 have the abilities to deliver high-speed, cost-effective Internet and telephony applications to corporate telecommuters, small businesses, home offices and residential users. Com21 has shipped 268,000 cable modems worldwide through September 30, 1999. 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 headquartered in Milpitas, California, USA, and maintains domestic and international sales and support locations 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. 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. Those forward-looking statements include statements related to: the ability of Com21, Inc. to continue to meet marketing, technology and customer demands as it relates to its products within the broadband market; especially with respect to the DOXport cable modem as a commercial solution for the domestic and international markets. Actual results may differ materially due to a number of factors, including numerous technological, operational and financial challenges associated with deploying, manufacturing, marketing, distributing and servicing broadband products. The matters discussed in this press release also involve 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 Form 10K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998, and Form 10Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 1999. Com21 assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this press release. Com21, Inc.(R), and DOXport(TM), DOXcontroller are trademarks or registered trademarks of Com21, Inc., Milpitas, California, U.S.A. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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