KOM NETWORKS Inc. announces the construction of their new state-of-the-art Research and Development facility.

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KOM NETWORKS Inc. announces the construction of their new state-of-the-art Research and Development facility.

Ottawa, Canada, October 25, 2000 -- KOM NETWORKS Inc., a global leader in the design and development of software solutions for enterprise-wide storage management applications, today announced the construction of a new state-of-the-art Research and Development facility.

The modern facility will provide KOM NETWORKS with an additional 10,000 square-feet of dedicated R&D space and will compose of state-of-the-art labs, in addition to office space, making possible for KOM to triple its R&D staff.

The Research and Development facility will permit KOM NETWORKS to continue its committed focus on developing and designing the next generation of software strategies, and enhance KOMs ability to develop and provide superior products.

In addition, the new facility will provide KOM NETWORKS with a more efficient workplace, as well as further enhance the comfort of KOM employees. It will be situated minutes from KOMs corporate headquarters, in Kanata, Ontario. Construction is expected to be complete by winter of 2000.

About KOM NETWORKS Inc.

KOM NETWORKS Inc. is focused on providing a new sense of freedom and security through developing the largest selection of innovative and sophisticated storage management solutions worldwide. Wherever storage technology takes us - be it wireless, the Internet, or other emerging technologies, KOM will continue to design storage solutions with the future in mind. KOM products are sold around the world through a network of authorized KOM partners. For more information about KOM and its products visit http://www.komnetworks.com.

Media Relations Contacts

Victor Winney
KOM NETWORKS Inc.
(613) 599 - 7205
victorw@komnetworks.com