SDN Communications Selects ECI Telecom to Upgrade Largest Regional Network in Upper Midwest

- US-based SDN will deploy ECI's award-winning Carrier Ethernet solution to
expands its service offerings to include triple-play applications -
PETAH TIKVA, Israel--(Business Wire)--
ECI Telecom, a global provider of networking infrastructure solutions optimized
for next-generation network (NGN) migration, today announced that the CESR
SR9700 Carrier Ethernet Switch Router platform has been selected by SDN
Communications, a Sioux Falls-based regional service provider, to support its
fiber optic network - the largest in the upper midwest - and expand its Carrier
Ethernet-based services.

ECI's award-winning CESR SR9700 is one of the industry's largest-capacity and
highest density next generation Metro Ethernet solution. Optimized for Carrier
Ethernet transport, the SR9700 has the ease-of-management and service-enabling
qualities required by SDN for its next-generation network.

"We approached our existing telecom equipment vendors in need of a solution that
would grow with us. The flexibility and cost effectiveness of ECI's product were
important elements in our decision to work with them on this project," said Tom
Durfee, Director of Network Planning and Operations of SDN. "ECI`s 9700 series
enables us to implement a converged all-IP network for both business and
residential services, with scalable quality of service (QoS) and intelligent
IP/MPLS, enabling efficient network design - a key advantage in today's dynamic
environment."

"SDN`s selection of the 9700 CESR platform further validates ECI`s ability to
effectively migrate competitive service providers` networks to next-generation
technologies. The SR9700 versatility allows carriers to cost-effectively expand
to meet the growing demands of customers, while delivering reliable advanced
services," commented Dave Robison, President, ECI Telecom Americas.

About ECI's 1Net

ECI's 1Net framework defines our focus on facilitating our customers` optimal
transition to Next-Generation Networks. This is based on the unique combination
of innovative and multi-functional networking equipment extending from the
access to the core of transport networks, fully integrated solutions and a full
suite of professional managed services. As a partner for growth, with 1Net, ECI
delivers the highest level of cost-effective support and flexibility for
carriers today and in the future, resulting in improved time to market for
services and offerings, reduced total cost of ownership and increased business
performance.

About ECI Telecom

ECI Telecom delivers innovative communications platforms to carriers and service
providers worldwide. ECI provides efficient platforms and solutions that enable
customers to rapidly deploy cost-effective, revenue-generating services.

Founded in 1961, Israel-based ECI has consistently delivered customer-focused
networking solutions to the world`s largest carriers. The Company is also a
market leader in many emerging markets. ECI provides scalable broadband access,
transport and data networking infrastructure that provides the foundation for
the communications of tomorrow, including next-generation voice, IPTV, mobility
and other business solutions. For more information, please visit
www.ecitele.com.

About SDN Communications

South Dakota Networks and its owners, 18 of South Dakota's independent telephone
companies, operate a 21,000 mile fiber optic network. SDN is a
business-to-business provider of broadband services - connectivity, Internet,
network surveillance, networking equipment and unified communication (telephone)
systems.

Certain statements contained in this release may contain forward-looking
information with respect to plans, projections or future performance of the
companies mentioned. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve certain
risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, product and market
acceptance risks, the impact of competitive pricing, product development,
commercialization and technological difficulties as well as other risks.

ECI Telecom
Media Relations:
Karen Mazor, +972 52 400 8489
karen.mazor@ecitele.com
or
Analyst Relations:
Sandra Welfeld, +972 3 928 7283
sandra.welfeld@ecitele.com
or
Vantage Communications
Fran Bosecker, +1-845-536-1416
fbosecker@pr-vantage.com

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