Spacelabs Medical Integrates KOM Software with its BirthNet Obstetrical Management System

Redmond WA, USA Ottawa ON, Canada – October 11, 2000

KOM Networks has signed a worldwide OEM agreement with Spacelabs Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: SLMD) to integrate KOM Networks' OptiStorm® storage management software with Spacelabs Caremaster® Plus BirthNet® obstetrical data management system. This enhanced product will be marketed and sold through Spacelabs' worldwide channels.

Spacelabs' BirthNet obstetrical data management system features computerized charting and information designed specifically for the labor and delivery environment. It collects obstetrical information into one location for simple access and review by the appropriate caregivers.

KOM Networks' OptiStorm software will provide Spacelabs' BirthNet with the ability to store important data optically, with quick, easy access when needed. OptiStorm provides a solution for data protection, data management, and storage-related business problems in today's e-business and data intensive world.

"KOM Networks is proud to have a world leading provider of healthcare information systems and medical instrumentation, recognize the superior advancements of our storage management products, and integrate it as part of their global solution offering," said Taher Shaath, Chief Executive Officer of KOM Networks.

About KOM Networks

KOM Networks is a world leading provider of flexible, secure data archiving and storage management software. Over 10,000 of the world's leading corporations have recognized KOM Networks as the most logical, unobtrusive and secure way to store, access and protect their data. KOM is enabling enterprises large and small a cost effective way to improve productivity and meet compliance requirements without altering their network infrastructure or daily business routines. The industry pioneer holds vital industry patents for electronic file lifecycle management, virtual file management and eWORM fixed content hard disk archiving. Find out how KOM Networks can help you implement a comprehensive information lifecycle solution to optimize your existing storage environment and meet your compliance requirements. Contact us at 1-888-556-6462, sales@komnetworks.com or visit our website for more information. www.komnetworks.com.

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About Spacelabs Medical

Spacelabs is a leading provider of integrated medical information systems and instrumentation with a strategic focus on wireless, telemedicine and Internet solutions for healthcare. For more information, visit www.spacelabs.com.