Symmetricom Unveils Network Time Servers for Next-Generation-Networks (NGN)

Symmetricom, Inc.
(Nasdaq: SYMM), a worldwide leader in precise time and frequency products and
services, today announced its new high-performance GPS (Global Positioning
System) network time servers, SyncServer(R) S200/S250. These precise and
versatile network time servers synchronize clocks on computers and servers for
large or expanding networks and are optimized for the ever-demanding
high-bandwidth next-generation networks (NGNs). Numerous design features
include scalability and security, high availability and throughput of three
independent 10/100Base-T Ethernet ports with IPv6 support, and extreme ease of
use with an intuitive web interface with various set-up wizards, all needed to
support an NGN.
"As Next-Generation-Networks grow in size and speed, the need for
accurate, reliable and secure time becomes more critical," said John
Hirsekorn, vice president of sales and marketing for Symmetricom. "Security
concerns, VoIP deployments and new regulations are forcing organizations to
pay strict attention to their records and operational performance.
High-performance and flexible network time servers are now essential since
accurately synchronized clocks are critical for network log file accuracy,
filling systems, electronic transactions, database integrity, VoIP and many
more applications."
Symmetricom is the first to provide key NGN ready features, including:

-- Three independent 10/100Base-T Ethernet ports standard -- high
availability and throughput translates into support of hundreds of
thousands of network clients while maintaining <10 microsecond NTP
timestamp accuracy; also provides flexibility needed to easily adapt
to different and changing network topologies and security
requirements

-- Intuitive, state-of-the-art web interface, display and full numeric
keypad -- offers ease-of-use and remote access with intuitive web
pages and full control of the server via a standard browser
interface; also includes the first-ever Wizards for step-by-step
set-up of the most common network time server operations

"The Symmetricom SyncServer is the most comprehensive network time server
we have ever used," commented Eiichi Mitsuda at Marubun Corporation, Japan's
leading electronics and electronic components distributor. "For our customers'
multiple timing format requirements, the SyncServer provides the greatest
variety of input and output options of any time server device available.
Additionally, as our strict requirements to decrease down time and increase
security continue to rise, the SyncServers' comprehensive log file and alarm
system will unquestionably meet those growing requirements. Further, the
configuration wizard and complete web interface allows control and monitoring
of the system with ease. As the IT market continues to experience strong
growth in Japan, Symmetricom's SyncServer will play an important role in time
synchronization."
The SyncServer models provide reliable and secure network synchronization
technology by combining multi-port, high-speed/high capacity network
interfaces and versatile GPS timing receiver technology.
The SyncServer models are a fifth-generation network time server and the
culmination of years of accumulated knowledge of customer requirements and
years of focused R&D. Symmetricom's development team consists of the leading
precision clock designers, network engineers and NTP (network time protocol)
experts in the world.
The SyncServer models provide many advantages over current offerings,
including:

-- High-performance NTP with time stamp accuracy of <10 microseconds at
greater than 5000 NTP packets per second.

-- Three independent 10/100Base-T Ethernet ports standard.

-- IPv6 compliance -- assures a SyncServer investment will last through
the IPv4 to IPv6 migration, futureproofing your network.

-- 50 nanosecond accurate clock to UTC for worldwide time
synchronization.

-- High-visibility, 256 x 32 high-resolution vacuum florescent display
(Large 1- line for time display, medium 2-line for status operation
and information rich 4-line).

-- Back-up, restore and firmware upgrades are simple point and click
operations.

-- Auto checking Symmetricom.com web site for firmware upgrade
availability to keep the IT administrator abreast of the latest
firmware for the server.

"Considering the host of infrastructure and application problems that
network managers face with incorrect timing, Symmetricom's Next-Generation-
Network Time Servers appear to be a well designed product aimed at a target
market that needs it most," stated Sunderraju Ramachandran, program manager at
Frost and Sullivan, a leading market research company. "Security concerns,
VoIP deployments and new regulations such as Sarbanes Oxley are forcing
organizations to pay strict attention to their records and operational
performance. As a result of extensive research, Symmetricom should continue to
hold its significant market leadership position with ease."
Symmetricom is a recognized technology and market leader of high-precision
frequency and timing products, developing the first practical rubidium clock
in 1971.

Pricing & Availability
The SyncServer models will be shipping October 20th, 2005. Domestic
pricing begins at $3,595 USD.
For more information please visit: http://www.gps-time-servers.ntp-systems.com.

About Symmetricom Inc.
As a worldwide leader in precise time and frequency products and services,
Symmetricom provides "Perfect Timing" to customers around the world, including
communication service providers, network equipment manufacturers, US
Department of Defense (DOD), aerospace contractors, enterprises, governments
and research facilities. Since 1985, the company's timing, frequency and
synchronization solutions have helped define the world's standards, delivering
precision, reliability and efficiency to wireless and wireline networks,
instrumentation and testing applications and network time management.
Deployed in more than 90 countries, instrumentation products include atomic
clocks, cesium and rubidium standards, VME, VXI, crystal oscillators, Bus
Timing, PCI cards and Global Positioning System (GPS) solutions for
instrumentation applications, alphanumeric displays, as well as network time
servers for Network Time Protocol (NTP) synchronization and time
synchronization solutions. In 2002, Symmetricom acquired TrueTime and Datum,
enhancing its position in the world time and frequency markets. Symmetricom
is based in San Jose, Calif., with offices worldwide. For more information,
visit http://www.symmetricom.com.

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Contacts:
Raychel Marcotte Jeanne Hopkins
BroadPR Symmetricom
617-645-6022 978-232-1487
raychel@broadpr.com jhopkins@symmetricom.com

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