Overture Networks Expands #1 Position in Ethernet-over-TDM Segment

Overture to Demonstrate Award-Winning Carrier Ethernet Solutions at Light
Reading`s Upcoming Ethernet Expo
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--(Business Wire)--
Overture Networks, the industry`s trusted Carrier Ethernet solutions provider,
today announced that it was again recognized as the leading vendor in the
ever-growing Ethernet-over-TDM access circuit market by Heavy Reading, a leading
industry research firm.

In the just released "Carrier Ethernet Access Platform (CEAP) Quarterly Market
Tracker," Overture Networks strengthened its solid No. 1 position in the
competitive Ethernet-over-TDM access circuit market while gaining several share
points. The report also listed Overture as the No. 6 provider of overall CEAP
solutions worldwide. Overall, the report shows healthy growth for the CEAP
segment at 12% between the first and second quarters of 2009.

"Heavy Reading`s latest research further validates Overture`s expanding
leadership role in the market for Carrier Ethernet solutions and potential for
growth as the demand for Ethernet services and technology scales around the
world," said Dave Stehlin, president of Overture Networks. "Our flexible and
broad product line supports the delivery of fully managed Ethernet, IP and TDM
services to any location, over fiber and legacy networks, and allows our
customers across the globe to increase revenue from new services in a reliable
and cost effective manner."

Overture Networks will be showcasing their leadership at Light Reading`s
upcoming Ethernet Expo 2009 in New York City, November 3-4 by giving demos of
their award winning products, including their ISG6000 Ethernet Edge Aggregator
and UTX8500 Mobile Backhaul Gateway, at booth #228.

Also, Overture`s CEO, Jeff Reedy, will present in the session titled "Success
Stories - Best Practices in Creating & Marketing Converged Layer 2 Ethernet &
Layer 3 IP VPN Services" on Wednesday, November 4th at 10:10am. Moderated by
Heavy Reading`s Stan Hubbard, the session will focus on Carrier Ethernet
switch/routers, packet-optical and other carrier Ethernet platforms to support
new Layer 2 Ethernet & 3 IP VPN services. Panelists will discuss how service
providers can differentiate their offerings and strengthen their competitive
edge with the help of next-generation carrier Ethernet platforms and associated
tools as competition heats up and carriers broaden their connectivity service
portfolios.

About Overture Networks

Overture Networks is the preferred Carrier Ethernet edge and aggregation partner
to more than 200 service providers and enterprise customers worldwide, including
10 of the top 15 US Carrier Ethernet service providers. Its innovative solutions
have proven to be integral to a service provider`s ability to fully leverage
Carrier Ethernet to multiply service revenues and streamline operational costs.
Headquartered in Research Triangle Park, NC, with a technology center in
Richardson, TX, Overture Networks is relentlessly focused on providing solutions
at the ever-expanding edge of the network. With its patent-protected,
award-winning family of products for both business services and cell site
backhaul, Overture Networks uniquely combines the packet-switched and
circuit-switched worlds into a single architecture-at cost points that make it
extremely attractive to offer Carrier Ethernet services to any size
location-over optical fiber or copper transport. For more information, visit
http://www.overturenetworks.com.

Connect2 Communications
Ryan Boger, 919-554-3532 x4; Ryan@connect2comm.com

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