Exhibit 99.1

Newbridge Networks Completes Acquisition of Stanford Telecommunications

Sunnyvale, Calif., December 15, 1999 -- Newbridge Networks (NYSE:NN; TSE:NNC)
today announced completion of the acquisition of Stanford Telecommunications
(Nasdaq: STII), a leading supplier of key broadband wireless technology and
products. The acquisition substantially expands the Newbridge addressable market
and greatly enhances the Company's ability to deliver comprehensive solutions
that address the exploding market for broadband wireless communications.

Shareholders of Stanford Telecom granted final approval to the merger on
December 13, 1999, resulting in the acquisition closing on December 14, 1999.
Under the agreement, Newbridge will pay Stanford Telecom stockholders U.S.
$34.22 for each common share of Stanford Telecom. Newbridge will use its
existing cash balance to finalize the transaction. After proceeds from the
divestiture of unrelated businesses, the acquisition is expected to have a net
cost to Newbridge of approximately U.S. $240 million. The transaction will be
accounted for under the purchase method of accounting.

"With Stanford Telecom's industry leading high speed TDMA technology folded into
the Newbridge portfolio, we will deliver more valuable solutions to reinforce
our lead in the broadband wireless market," said Pearse Flynn, president and
chief operating officer Newbridge Networks. "The powerful combination of
Stanford Telecom and Newbridge further strengthens our leadership position in
the exploding global market for broadband wireless."

Newbridge will retain the Wireless Broadband Products (WBP) and Satellite
Personal Communications (SPC) groups of Stanford Telecom. The Newbridge wireless
development team in Sunnyvale forms a key element of the Newbridge center of
excellence for broadband wireless technologies, including the development of
multiple access wireless modems and highly integrated subscriber units.

Newbridge Networks designs, manufactures, markets and services wide area
networking solutions for Internet service providers; local, long-distance, and
wireless communications companies; cable television carriers; and enterprise
customers in more than 100 countries. The company leverages its relationship
with Newbridge Affiliate companies and strategic alliances with numerous other
networking companies to deliver complete, end-to-end solutions. Newbridge
customers include the world's 350 largest telecommunications service providers
and more than 10,000 corporations, government organizations and other
institutions. Founded in 1986, the Company employs more than 6,000 people on six
continents.

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