Connectivity Leader Computone Features Out-of-Band Solutions at COMDEX.

Business/High-Tech Editors

COMDEX Fall 2000

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 8, 2000

Computone Corporation (OTC BB: CMPT), an IT industry pioneer and leader for nearly two decades, will feature its Out-of-Band Management Solutions and leading edge connectivity products next week at COMDEX/Fall 2000 (Booth P153, Linux Business Expo, Sands Expo Center).

"The ability to monitor and manage networks - and keep them up and running - has never been more important than it is today," said Perry Pickerign, Computone's president and CEO. "When networks crash, productivity and profits do too, and the longer a network is down, the greater the impact on the enterprise.

"The introduction of Computone's IntelliServer(R) RAS 2000 Out-of-Band Console Management Solution earlier this year dramatically increased available network security and e-commerce safety," he said. "The RAS 2000 became instantly successful and recognized as the flagship of the out-of-band revolution.

"As e-commerce has grown, safety and security issues involving the exchange of information have increased as well, especially concerning data transmitted for e-commerce and other Internet and LAN-based applications," he said. "While In-Band management access via the network is subject to the same problems a network may experience, Out-of-Band always works flawlessly because it allows management of devices without going through the network."

The Computone Line

Along with Out-of-Band Management Solution demos at its COMDEX booth, Computone will feature an array of products including:

o The RMC 2004/2008, the newest members of the IntelliServer family

of high-performance intelligent servers. The RCM 2004 (supporting

four devices) and RCM 2008 (supporting eight devices) are

engineered with enhanced features to allow centralized control of

network devices through serial console ports;

o The RAS 2000 family of intelligent remote access servers,

providing power, versatility and overall cost-efficiency. The RAS

2000 is a fully-functional terminal server in UNIX(R), Linux(R)

and AIX, a communications server for Open Systems, provides

transparent access to NT tools in Windows NT(R), also functions as

a print server, Telnet server and MUX with a bridge, and, for

remote network management, is a secure headless (stand-alone)

console manager;

o The Gold Card, the fastest and most efficient PCI controller, in

PCI 4 port RJ45, PCI 8 port RJ45 and PCI 8 port DB25 (DTE and DCE)

configurations. The Gold Card provides record port speeds up to

921 Kbps on all ports, advanced data stream flow control, data

integrity even at the highest serial speeds, and directly

interfaces with the PCI bus for enhanced performance and

efficiency, and

o The IntelliPort Plus and IntelliPort Plus EX family of

intelligent, fast and expandable remote access solutions for

SCO(R) OpenServer(TM) and UnixWare(TM), UNIX, Linux, Windows NT,

Sun(R) Solaris(R) and other Open Systems platforms. IntelliPort

Plus products are intelligent I/O mapped multiport solutions,

offering modular expandability and efficient data buffering,

guaranteed baud rates of up to 460 Kbps, support of PCI and ISA

host adapters, and can be configured from 16 to 64 ports through a

single host expansion slot.

Computone products are available through a worldwide network of authorized distributors. Information is available at [e-mail]

About Computone Corporation

Computone Corporation (OTC BB: CMPT, www.computone.com) has been a pioneer and leader in the worldwide IT industry since 1984. Today, Computone designs, manufactures and markets a comprehensive line of intelligent servers used for secure remote network management, secure E-commerce, and remote access communications for Internet, LAN/WAN and Windows NT/SCO UNIX/Linux and other Open Systems. Computone is also a leading producer of high-speed multiport I/O boards, serving vertical markets including healthcare, retail/point-of-sale, banking and financial, telecommunications, Internet service providers (ISPs), transportation, hospitality and education. Based in suburban Atlanta, Computone sells through a worldwide network of authorized and certified distributors. Its Multi-User Solutions subsidiary, acquired earlier this year, is a leading third party provider of service and support specializing in Linux, SCO UNIX, Windows NT, and other Open Systems. For fiscal 2000, ended March 31, 2000, Computone reported an increase of 10 percent in net sales over 1999.

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. With the exception of historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release involve risk and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement.

IntelliServer is a registered trademark of Computone Corporation. All trademarks are properties of their respective owners.