exPairGain Appoints Stephen Pallavicini Vice President of Marketing Services - Company Operations

Cambridge Telcom Report, July 12, 1999

PairGain Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAIR), a leader in broadband access systems, Tuesday announced the appointment of Stephen Pallavicini as vice president marketing services and communications. A seasoned high-tech industry executive, Mr. Pallavicini assumes responsibility for shaping PairGain's strategic marketing and corporate messaging as well as directing the Company's overall marketing services programs. Mr. Pallavicini joined PairGain in May.

"Only through quality leadership in key positions can PairGain fully achieve its growth potential," said Mike Pascoe, president and CEO at PairGain. "Stephen's talents, energy and leadership will benefit the entire company, not just the marketing department. His extensive business experience makes him a great asset to PairGain's executive team."

Stephen Pallavicini spent 10 years with Newbridge Networks in a variety of executive roles during the Company's growth from a start up into a billion-dollar corporation. He most recently served as vice president, administration, contracts and operations. His tenure also included terms as assistant vice president marketing; assistant vice president product management and marketing support; and assistant vice president international marketing. Mr. Pallavicini received his MBA from George Washington University, Washington DC and his bachelor's degree in economics from Loyola College, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

PairGain is the leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) networking systems. Service providers and private network operators worldwide use PairGain's products to deploy DSL-based services such as high-speed Internet, remote LAN access and enterprise LAN extension.

For more than 10 years, PairGain has been recognized as a technological leader and industry innovator of telecommunications equipment. The Company offers the widest range of DSL-based systems available. Product lines include HiGain Solitaire HDSL2 solutions, HiGain T1/E1 access systems, PG-FlexPlus, PG-Flex and PG-Plus subscriber carrier systems, the Avidia System, Megabit Modems and Campus-HRS megabit access products. Well over 1.5 million PairGain DSL nodes are installed in over 70 countries.

Additional information about the Company is available on the Internet at www.pairgain.com.