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NEWS RELEASE Penguin Computing and Sangoma Partner to Provide Integrated Routing Solutions Sangoma WAN cards to be available in Penguin Computing solution offerings San Francisco, California (October 11, 2001) Penguin Computing Inc., the first company that is "Simplifying the Solution Process" by removing the complexity involved in developing and deploying fully customized, Linux-based solutions, and Sangoma Technologies* (CDNX: STC) of Markham, Canada, a developer of innovative wide area network (WAN) connectivity products, today announced an agreement to include Sangoma WAN cards in Penguin Computing' s routing solutions. Routing solutions from Penguin Computing supply customers with Sangoma's integrated, cost-effective wide area networking capabilities while providing vital WAN interface services including DNS, VPN, DHCP, Web caching and Web firewalling. Factory customization and professional services are available to customers via Penguin Computing's patent-pending STS technologies. Penguin Computing's routing solution has already been successfully deployed by Rotech International to construct a nation-wide WAN for comprehensive Medicare billing. Rotech's system links a complex network of pharmaceutical companies over Frame Relay, providing a means with which to centralize and process data. "For Rotech, Penguin Computing's routing solution has not only radically out-performed traditional high-end routers, it has done so at a fraction of the cost," said Albert Prast, CIO of Rotech. "There is no question that this solution will be a hot item in the industry." "Penguin Computing continues to expand its offerings for internet infrastructur e operations, and networking communications is an important aspect of this effort" aid Marty Seyer, CEO of Penguin Computing. "We are now prepared to offer solutions that include Sangoma's integrated T1, E1, 56k and serial support, with easily managed, robust connections over Frame Relay, PPP HDLC and X.25 links." "We see our association with Penguin Computing as a key element in our strategy to provide superior connectivity solutions to our customers," added David Mandelstam, CEO of Sangoma.com. "We chose to work with Penguin Computing because they are far ahead of the curve--no company is better suited to be the provider of these solutions." -30- * Trading as Sangoma.com, Inc. About Penguin Computing Penguin Computing Inc. (http://www.penguincomputing.com) is the first company that is Simplifying the Solution (STS) process by removing the complexity involved in developing and deploying fully-customized, Linux-based solutions. Founded in 1998 by Open Source advocate Sam Ockman, Penguin Computing is based in San Francisco, California and is privately held. IDC predicts that the market for Linux servers will reach 1.9 million units by 2004, which Penguin Computing estimates to be equivalent to $5.7 billion. Penguin Computing pursues this emerging market by delivering fully integrated infrastructure solutions, professional services and support through cutting edge customization capabilities. About Sangoma Founded in 1984, Sangoma develops and manufactures wide area network (WAN) communication hardware and software products, with an emphasis on the PC platform. The Company's communication solutions and routing products support all popular WAN networks and line protocols and all standard PC operating systems and platforms including Linux, Sun Solaris, Windows, NetWare, FreeBSD and DOS. Sangoma.com is publicly traded on the Canadian Venture Capital Exchange (CDNX: STC). Visit www.sangoma.com or call 1-800-388-2475. The Canadian Venture Exchange has not reviewed or approved the contents of this news release. Sangoma.com, Inc. David Eisenstadt/Patrick McCaully The Communications Group Inc. (416) 696-9900 deisenstadt@tcgpr.com/ pmccaully@tcgpr.com Penguin Computing, Inc. Menekse Gencer Director, Business Development and Marketing (415) 358-2618 mgencer@penguincomputing.com