Sycamore Networks Executives to Discuss Optical Technologies at OFC 2002

Business Wire, March 14, 2002

Business/Technology Editors

Optical Fiber Communications 2002

CHELMSFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 14, 2002

Sycamore Networks (NASDAQ: SCMR), a leader in intelligent optical networking, today announced that several of its technology leaders will speak on five different sessions at the Optical Fiber Communication (OFC) Conference and Exhibit in Anaheim, Calif.

Naimish Patel, Sycamore's chief technology officer, will join other industry leaders in a panel discussion about optical switching technologies on Tuesday, March 19. Mr. Patel's presentation, "OEO and OOO Switching: Finding the Right Mix" will focus on different switching technologies and their application within next generation carrier networks.

Also speaking at OFC on behalf of Sycamore will be John Zyskind, director of optical transmission; Vincent Martinelli, director of professional services; and William McCullen, director of product management.

What:      OFC Conference 2002
When:      March 17 - March 22, 2002
Where:     Anaheim Convention Center
           800 W. Katella Ave.
           Anaheim, Calif.

Session:   Optical Amplifiers in Lightwave Systems
Who:       John Zyskind, Director of Optical Transmission
When:      Sunday, March 17
           4:30 - 7:30 p.m., and
           Monday, March 18
           9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Session:   Workshop on Simulation Tools for System, Devices and
           Network Modeling
Who:       Vincent Martinelli, Director of Professional Services
When:      Monday, March 18
           4:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Session:   OEO and OOO Switching: Finding the Right Mix
Who:       Naimish Patel, Chief Technology Officer
When:      Tuesday, March 19
           3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Session:   Lowering Network Costs Through Optical Technologies
Who:       William McCullen, Director of Product Management
When:      Wednesday, March 20
           11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

About OFC 2002 Conference and Exhibition

OFC is hosted by the Optical Society of America (OSA), IEEE Communications Society (IEEE ComSoc) and IEEE Lasers and Electro-Optics Society (IEEE LEOS). The Conference focuses on communication-related applications of optical science and is the largest event in the optics and photonics profession. Attendance for the 2001 OFC event totaled 38,000. Find out more about OFC at www.ofcconference.com.

About Sycamore Networks

Sycamore Networks (NASDAQ: SCMR) develops and markets intelligent optical networking products that transport voice and data traffic over wavelengths of light. An ISO 9001:2000 registered company, Sycamore combines data networking and optics expertise to develop intelligent optical networking solutions for network service providers. The advanced software intelligence common to all Sycamore products empowers rapid deployment and delivery of services, from the edge to the core of the network. Sycamore's portfolio and product plans include optical transport, switching, and end-to-end optical network management solutions. Contact Sycamore Networks at www.sycamorenet.com.

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