MRV Displays Secure IP Intelligence for Command, Control and Operational Support to Military Through Two Week Tour

Company to Exhibit FIPS 140-2 Sensor and Alarm Management and Backbone Network
Solutions at Seven Military Technology Expos
CHATSWORTH, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
MRV COMMUNICATIONS, INC., today announced it will participate in seven military
technology expos organized by National Conference Services Inc. throughout
Germany between July 20 and July 31. MRV is a leading networking company with a
full line of packet-optical transport (POTS), carrier Ethernet, 40G networking
and out-of-band networking products.

The company will showcase its FIPS 140-2 certified LX Series of out-of-band
networking solutions for use in console management and sensor/alarm
applications. Also highlighted at the events will be the company`s LambdaDriver
optical transport and TereScope free space optics (FSO) solutions for building
high-speed backbone networks.

MRV will exhibit at the Ramstein Air Base, Spangdahlem Air Base, Wiesbaden Army
Airfield, Grafenwoehr Army Garrison, Patch Barracks, Mannheim Area Army
Community and Campbell Barracks. For more information on any of the expos, visit
www.federalevents.com.

MRV`s out-of-band solutions provide secure IP intelligence for the command,
control, and defense of operational support infrastructure, by providing
real-time awareness and state change event notification. They have also been
used in military sensor management applications for both wet and dry contact
alarms and sensors. The company`s solutions unify operational awareness and
maximize control across the IT infrastructure, power systems, HVAC, alarm,
security, and environmental systems. MRV`s LX Series solution is the only one of
its kind with FIPS 140-2 certification, DISA JITC testing, and STIG compliance
that is proven in tactical and enterprise operating environments.

MRV`s optical network solutions are designed to maximize the scale of the
network and provide a true "everything-over-fiber" operating environment. The
systems include copper and fiber edge demarcation platforms, wave division
optical transport solutions, and matrix cross-connect switching. Whether
transitioning from ATM, supporting 10Gig at the Edge, migrating to VOIP, or
preparing for G/E-PON, MRV has products that are DISA UCR 2008 certified to help
migrate to everything over fiber.

"The military has always been a critical market for MRV as we`ve been delivering
solutions to the US government for the past 20 years," said Noam Lotan, CEO of
MRV Communications. "MRV is pleased to participate in these expos and showcase
the newest, most innovative technologies for these mission critical networks."

About MRV Communications, Inc.

MRV Communications, Inc. is a leading provider of packet switching, packet
optical (POTS), physical layer and out-of-band networking equipment, services
and optical components for high-speed carrier and enterprise networks and
specialized aerospace, defense and other communications networks. Through its
wholly owned SourcePhotonics, Inc. subsidiary, the company provides optical
communications components for access and fiber-to-the-premises applications. MRV
markets and sells its products worldwide, with operations in Europe that provide
network system design, integration and distribution. For more information please
call 978-431-5011 or visit our websites at www.mrv.com and
www.sourcephotonics.com.

MRV Communications, Inc.
David Rodewald, 805-494-9508
pr@mrv.com

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