Hatteras Networks Wins 2009 Light Reading Award for Best Carrier Ethernet Solution

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hatteras Networks, the global leader in multi-service Ethernet solutions for enterprise access services and next-generation mobile backhaul, announced today it has won the 2009 Light Reading Ethernet Expo Award for Best Carrier Ethernet Solution with its new HN6100 multi-service platform for Ethernet business services and mobile backhaul. The Awards were presented at a ceremony at the Hilton New York during the Ethernet Expo Americas 2009 on November 3.

“Worldwide, there are more than 90 suppliers of Carrier Ethernet-related hardware and software solutions being used to support business services, consumer triple-play/IPTV/VoD, and mobile backhaul applications. The carrier Ethernet award winners should be proud of the work they have done to unleash the performance/price advantages of Ethernet technology.”

With this award, Light Reading and Heavy Reading, its market research division, recognized Hatteras Networks as the network equipment supplier that is shipping the best new Carrier Ethernet access platform (CEAP) in the Americas.

"The carrier Ethernet network equipment market is one of the most dynamic and high growth sectors in all of telecommunications today," said Stan Hubbard, a senior analyst at Heavy Reading and Chairman of Ethernet Expo Americas. "Worldwide, there are more than 90 suppliers of Carrier Ethernet-related hardware and software solutions being used to support business services, consumer triple-play/IPTV/VoD, and mobile backhaul applications. The carrier Ethernet award winners should be proud of the work they have done to unleash the performance/price advantages of Ethernet technology.”

The HN6100 is the industry’s first modular, multi-service platform designed to enable rollout of any carrier Ethernet service, over any media, via any port or slot, from one compact, 2 RU, ultra-dense chassis. This unique platform enables carriers to simplify deployment, integrate management cost-effectively and reduce the number of vendors in their networks.

"It is a tremendous honor and milestone for Hatteras to have our HN6100 multi-service platform recognized by Light Reading for the compelling benefits its delivers to carriers," said Kevin Sheehan, Chief Executive Officer of Hatteras Networks, who accepted the award. "Hatteras has a reputation for ongoing carrier Ethernet innovation and we will continue to deliver best-in-class Ethernet solutions for service providers worldwide."

Winners of the 2009 Light Reading Ethernet Expo awards can be seen at: http://www.lightreading.com/video.asp?doc_id=184107&

About Hatteras Networks

Hatteras Networks is redefining the way carriers think about Ethernet services. Hatteras Networks’ Carrier Ethernet service delivery solutions are leading service providers worldwide to a significant expansion of the Metro Ethernet market, which had previously been limited by legacy technologies in the access network. Now service providers are empowered to cost-effectively offer 100 Mbps Ethernet services over existing facilities, enabling businesses to migrate from legacy networks to transparent Ethernet services for voice and data business connectivity, infrastructure backhaul and mobile wireless backhaul solutions.

Already deployed on five continents, Hatteras Networks Ethernet solutions are enabling a market expansion for carriers that is as significant for business services as “triple play” is for residential. For more information, visit www.hatterasnetworks.com.

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