Raptor Networks Technology Fortifies Sales Team Strength; Adds Technical Specialist...

Raptor Networks Technology Fortifies Sales Team Strength; Adds Technical
Specialist and Marketing VP to Northeast Team

SANTA ANA, Calif., April 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Raptor Networks
Technology, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: RPTN.OB), provider of the world's first
distributed network switching architectures, announced today the appointment
of Larry A. Straus as VP, Virtualized Storage Solutions and Curt Mellon as
SVP, Marketing and Strategic Accounts.
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A solutions architect with over 20 years experience in computing and
storage applications, Straus has crafted technology solutions for the DOD
including VMware, IBM servers and storage, and the full suite of Microsoft
products. Mellon, with over 25 years leading new business teams at MCI, BT and
Concert brings a combination of experience launching complex telecom solutions
with a track record and credibility within the transport solutions
marketplace.
"We are very pleased to add a strong and senior East Coast new business
focus to the Raptor team," noted Tom Wittenschlaeger, Raptor Networks'
Chairman and CEO. "Our strategic intent to pursue and locally support broad
new project initiatives across the Federal space will be greatly enhanced, we
believe, as a result."
About Raptor Networks Technology, Inc
Raptor Networks Technology, Inc. has developed the world's first
"distributed core" network switching architectures, all open-standards based,
that benefit networks that provide newer latency-sensitive services such as
video, VOIP, high speed server and storage clustering and the like. This
patented Distributed Network Switching Technology enables new network build
outs and performance upgrades of traditional chassis-based installations in a
highly cost effective manner. Management believes that the unique advantage
Raptor provides is speed over distance: data transport at wire speed, in
hardware, between spatially separated network elements. Enhanced network
reliability, lower power consumption and reduced form factor combine to enable
significant savings in both acquisition costs as well as operating expense.
Raptor's network switching products engender the feature set and versatility
to run the most advanced new data applications.
For additional information please see, http://www.raptor-networks.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
The statements in this release relating to future product availability,
collaboration and partnership, and positive direction are forward-looking
statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. Some or all of the aspects anticipated by these forward-looking
statements may not, in fact, occur. Factors that could cause or contribute to
such differences include, but are not limited to, contractual difficulties,
demand for Raptor Networks' products, the future market price of RPTN common
stock and the Company's ability to obtain necessary future financing.
Contacts:
Raptor Networks Technology, Inc.
Tom Wittenschlaeger, CEO
Bob Van Leyen, CFO
949-623-9300

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