MRV Equipment Now Available to Texas Government Agencies Through Go DIRect Program

Partnership with Mercury Networks Establishes Government Price List for
Expedited Network Building
CHATSWORTH, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
MRV Communications, Inc. today announced that its partner Mercury Networks has
been awarded a contract with the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR)
that allows the entire MRV product line to be made available through the Go
DIRect program. 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 DIR Go DIRect program allows state agencies, cities, counties, public school
districts and universities to acquire hardware, software and other information
technology products and services easily and quickly. According to Texas
Government Code, Section 2054.0565(b), MRV has met the competitive bid
requirements, thus the program eliminates the need for agencies to follow the
competitive bidding process. This streamlines the entire order process so
customers can receive their network equipment in a timely manner.

Mercury Networks, Inc. is a full-service network products distributor based in
Houston. Founded in 1996 by Patrick Mattos, Mercury Networks is focused on
building networks for businesses that depend upon the Internet. The company
provides networking and network security products and knowledge to small, medium
and large organizations and specializes in free space optics (FSO).

With the Mercury Network`s contract, MRV`s entire line of networking solutions
is available through the Go DIRect program. The MRV product line includes POTS,
carrier Ethernet and out-of-band solutions, to name a few. Of particular
interest to the government agencies will be MRV`s LX Series that includes FIPS
140-2 certified out-of-band console servers.

"Our customers will appreciate the Go DIRect program because it allows them to
stay ahead of the competition by accessing the products they need immediately
without going through a lengthy bidding process," said Noam Lotan, president and
CEO of MRV Communications.

"As an MRV partner for more than 20 years, I know the benefits that the
company's products deliver. With the ability to deliver these networks in a
streamlined bidding process, Texas agencies will be able to improve their
networks cost effectively," said Patrick Mattos, founder of Mercury Networks.

MRV has already demonstrated its success in Texas with the Mesquite Independent
School District, who chose to implement its OptiSwitch 304 optical termination
units. By implementing the MRV solution, the school district is able to
cost-effectively manage its network expansion and migration away from expensive
leased fiber-optic network services.

Go DIRect certification means government agencies in other states can also buy
MRV products at the negotiated prices. MRV`s products are now available for
purchase through the Go DIRect program. For more information, contact Pat Mattos
at pmattos@mnitx.com.

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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