Xircom RealPort Integrated PC Card Captures PC Computing 1999 MVP Award; RealPort CardBus Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56 Named Best Communications PC Card at COMDEX/Fall `99 in Las Vegas

Business Wire, Nov 16, 1999

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 16, 1999--

Xircom, Inc. (Nasdaq: XIRC), the leading provider of mobile information access solutions, today announced that its RealPort(tm) CardBus Ethernet 10/100 Modem 56(tm) (RBEM56G-100) captured the prestigious PC Computing Most Valuable Product (MVP) Award in the PC Card Communications category at COMDEX/Fall `99.

During a ceremony held Sunday evening at the Harley-Davidson Cafe in Las Vegas, NV, PC Computing editors named the revolutionary solution with its patented integrated connector system this year's MVP recipient in the PC Card Communications category. To select the 1999 MVP Award winners, PC Computing's editors conducted an exhaustive review of thousands of Internet, digital office, software and hardware products, evaluating them for usability, performance, technology, innovation and value. This marks the third consecutive year Xircom has received the MVP Award in the PC Card category.

"Xircom cable-free RealPort Integrated PC Cards have revolutionized the way notebook PC users access information by eliminating their number problem with PC Cards--broken or lost cables," said Tim Thornton, Xircom's director of worldwide product management. "We are honored that PC Computing has given us this prestigious recognition for the third year in a row. The MVP Award validates Xircom's leadership position and reinforces the significant impact our innovative information access solutions are making on a daily basis for mobile users worldwide."

About Xircom, Inc.

For over a decade mobile professionals around the world have relied on Xircom for access to their information anytime, anywhere. Xircom designs and develops innovative solutions that connect mobile users worldwide to corporate networks, the Internet, Intranets and other online resources. Xircom sells and supports its products in over 100 countries through distributors, resellers, electronic channels and global OEM partnerships. Headquartered in Thousand Oaks, Calif., with regional headquarters in Belgium, Japan and Singapore, Xircom has 1,400 employees worldwide and trailing four-quarter revenue of $409 million. Please visit www.xircom.com for more information. -0-

Worldwide press contacts:

Xircom Corporate:
Company, Technology and Products:            Mike Hulme
Bethany Burnam                               Copithorne & Bellows
bethany_burnam@xircom.com                    mike.hulme@cbpr.com
Tel. 805-376-6813                            Tel.  415-975-2267

Xircom Regions:

Americas
U.S. Customers, Channels and Vertical Markets
Latin America and Canada
Sally Peterson
sally_peterson@xircom.com
Tel. 805-376-6592

Europe/Middle East/Africa:
Carina Govaert
carina_govaert@xircom.com
Tel.  32/3 450 0904

Asia Pacific:
Monica Li
monica_li@xircom.com
Tel.  65 732 5001

Japan:
Reiko Iwado
reiko_iwado@xircom.com
Tel:   81/(0)3 3407 0033
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Xircom is a registered trademark of Xircom, Inc. RealPort and RealPort CardBus Ethernet 10/100 Modem 56 are trademarks of Xircom, Inc. Other company or product names have been used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Xircom is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, Calif., and has regional headquarter offices in Antwerp, Belgium, Tokyo, Japan and Singapore. US Sales: (800) 438-4526. Telephone: (805) 376-9300 Fax: (805) 376-9311