Aurora Networks Launches Node Optimized for Europe to Evolve Regional Cable Market

NC2000 2x2 Node Brings Aurora Networks' Innovative Technology and Expertise to
Maximize European HFC, Fiber Deep and RFoG Deployments

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
Aurora Networks, Inc., the only optical transport solution provider focused on
delivering a cost-effective, optimized platform for next-generation cable
services, announces the debut of its NC2000 optical node, Aurora Networks` first
2x2 segmentable, wall or cabinet mounting node platform intended specifically
for the European cable market. By incorporating Aurora Networks' field-proven
digital return and virtual hub (VHub) technologies, the NC2000 enables operators
to maximize the bandwidth of existing hybrid fiber coax (HFC), Fiber Deep and RF
over Glass (RFoG) deployments while simultaneously providing an optimal
migration path to future network architectures with support for next-generation
access modules, Node PON, BitCoax and Fiber on Demand.

With three high-level outputs and full 2x2 segmentation, the NC2000 enables
European operators to effectively double targeted bandwidth capacities for
subscriber services such as VoD, high-speed data and HDTV without the need for
additional nodes or other hardware upgrades. When used within Aurora Networks`
Fiber Deep architecture, cable`s first truly green architecture, the high output
NC2000 eliminates the need for RF amplifiers after the node, reducing active
network components by up to 75 percent, cutting power and maintenance costs by
65 percent and enabling fiber connections to be brought within a few hundred
meters of each customer.

"The NC2000 gives European operators the ability to immediately and dramatically
expand their bandwidth, and thereby their service offerings, without incurring
major infrastructure construction costs," said John Dahlquist, vice president of
marketing at Aurora Networks. "Aurora Networks is committed to supporting the
evolution of the European cable industry to deliver a richer set of services to
the home while enabling them to transition to next-generation, cost-effective
network technologies."

By incorporating Aurora Networks' "plug-and-play" digital return technology, the
NC2000 enables European operators to improve efficiency by concentrating up to
16 nodes on one return fiber for reduced noise, increased bandwidth and greatly
improved network return balancing. Cable operators can also realize additional
savings by configuring the NC2000 as a virtual hub, using Aurora Networks`
field-proven and widely deployed VHub technology, allowing cable operators to
easily deploy new hubs where needed, extend network reach, cut installation
costs and quickly bring new services to market.

As narrowcast services increase in popularity with subscribers, providers are
faced with an ever-increasing need for bandwidth. Aurora Networks' NC2000 gives
European operators a low-cost, flexible solution in both HFC and Fiber Deep
architectures to better compete with satellite providers as well as regional
municipalities and utility companies for subscribers, while supporting future
network evolution.

Additional information, including technical product details and visuals for
Aurora Networks` Europe-specific NC2000 node, can be found at www.aurora.com.
The NC2000 is now shipping and will be on display at ANGA Cable 2009 in the
Cologne Fair Grounds from 26-28 May 2009 at stand #B48.

About Aurora Networks

Aurora Networks is evolving cable by focusing on innovative solutions that build
future-proof networks to accommodate the cable subscriber services of today and
tomorrow. Aurora Networks is the only pure-play optical transport solution
provider that is focused solely on cable MSOs. Using its proven understanding of
cable networks, Aurora Networks delivers unique solutions - such as its Fiber
Deep architecture and digital return technology - to address specific issues of
the cable industry. A technology leader driven by innovation and
industry-firsts, Aurora Networks enables leading MSOs across the globe to
compete with a cost-effective, optimized launch pad for next-generation cable
services. To learn more about Aurora Networks` core cable solutions, please call
408-235-7000 or visit www.aurora.com.

Aurora, Aurora Networks, the Aurora logo, Node PON, BitCoax, Fiber on Demand and
VHub are trademarks of Aurora Networks, Inc. in the United States and other
countries. Other marks are the property of their respective owners and are used
here only for identification purposes.

For Aurora Networks
Nicole Hegg, 303-752-3552 x. 230
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