Axerra Networks AXN CES Pseudo-Wire Product First Mobile Backhaul Solution Certified by Both MEF and Broadband Forum

Axerra Certifications Include MEF8/MEF18 Circuit Emulation Services over
Ethernet (CESoETH) and MFA8/IP/MPLS23 TDM Circuits over MPLS (TDMoMPLS)
WOODBURY, Conn.--(Business Wire)--
Axerra Networks, a leading provider of Pseudo-Wire enabled carrier solutions
today announced that its AXN portfolio of products have been certified by both
the Metropolitan Ethernet Forum (MEF) and the Broadband Forum (BBF). Axerra
becomes the first vendor to attain both organizations TDM Circuit Emulation
Service (CES) certifications. Support for network synchronization and both
channelized (CESoPSN) and unchannelized (SAToP) TDM services were included in
the certifications.

"Having the first product to be certified by both the MEF and Broadband Forums
is a reflection of Axerra`s experience and expertise with Pseudo-Wire based
technologies," said Reinhard Florin, General Manager of the Americas, of Axerra
Networks. "Axerra was one of the pioneers of Pseudo-Wire based carrier grade
solutions and has been an active participant in development of and support for
Pseudo-Wire Circuit Emulation standards since our inception."

Axerra`s scalable Pseudo-Wire enabled products are being used globally by both
Tier 1 and Tier 2 carriers as a mobile backhaul solution to meet the rapidly
increasing demand for economical, high speed mobile broadband. When deployed in
cell sites and central offices, the Axerra AXN family of transport and switching
solutions enable a new era in mobile backhaul by supporting both legacy 2G/3G
and next generation 4G services over a common packet network backhaul
infrastructure.

"Axerra is to be commended for achieving two significant certifications that
address the challenging task of clock recovery over packet networks," said Bob
Mandeville, President of Iometrix."Rigorous tests were performed on a complex
test bed to ensure compliance to the Broadband Forum specifications for
circuit-based traffic carried over MPLS and also to the MEF specifications for
Circuit Emulation Services over Ethernet."

"Operators require readily-deployable MPLS based backhaul solutions today to
resolve bandwidth challenges associated with increasing traffic demands," stated
George Dobrowski, Chairman & President of the Broadband Forum. "The BBF MPLS in
Mobile Backhaul Initiative is dedicated to providing such solutions and
participating in the Broadband Forum's Certification Program illustrates
Axerra's commitment to implementing compliant MPLS based solutions and services
for mobile backhaul.We are pleased to have Axerra successfully participate in
the program."

"We are pleased to have Axerra successfully complete the certification test, and
congratulate it in passing the rigorous testing," stated Nan Chen, president of
the MEF. "As more and more vendors such as Axerra complete the certification,
the assurances of performance and interoperability will accelerate the adoption
of Carrier Ethernet as a next generation transport solution for mobile
backhaul."

The AXN solutions simultaneously enable both wireless and wireline operators to
significantly reduce legacy recurring T1 and E1 transport service costs by
utilizing the latest generation of high bandwidth packet network services and
technologies such as Carrier Ethernet, GPON/EPON, xDSL, HFC, and WiMAX. Axerra`s
solutions support all generations of mobile networks and Radio Access Network
(RAN) technologies including GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSPA, and the emerging LTE
standards. Axerra`s solutions preserve native signaling and features, enable
bandwidth sharing, and provide the high-precision clock recovery capabilities
that are required for reliable mobile services deployment over a packet network
infrastructure. AXN Gateway and Access Devices support Ethernet switching and
transport, TDM circuit emulation, and service emulation for Frame Relay, HDLC,
and ATM services in a single hardware platform. Axerra`s solution controls and
adapts to latency, jitter, and packet loss - critical capabilities for reliable
mobile backhaul applications.

About Axerra Networks, Inc.

Axerra Networks is the leading provider of circuit emulation and service
emulation solutions over packet access networks. Axerra`s Pseudo-Wire solutions
enable incumbent carriers, competitive service providers, mobile wireless
operators, and cable MSOs to extend IP + legacy voice and data services in
native format over Ethernet, IP, and MPLS networks. The result is greater
operational efficiency, new revenue opportunities, and a smooth migration
strategy to a single converged network, without losing any revenue streams from
profitable legacy services. For more information, please visit: www.axerra.com.

About the Broadband Forum

The Broadband Forum mission is to develop the full potential of broadband. With
the recent union with the IP/MPLS Forum, the Broadband Forum is now the central
body for next generation IP network specifications. This organization,
comprising around 200 members of most of the world`s leading service providers,
equipment manufacturers, chip vendors and other key organizations, defines and
facilitates next generation networks for local broadband access, mobile
backhaul, business services, IPTV, gaming and other applications, and is poised
to address further developments as they arise. The Broadband Forum`s formal
BroadbandSuite Release Program, Technical Reports and specifications are
publicly available at www.broadband-forum.org.

About The MEF

The MEF is a global industry alliance comprising more than 150 organizations
including telecommunications service providers, cable MSOs, network
equipment/software manufacturers, semiconductors vendors and testing
organizations. The MEF's mission is to accelerate the worldwide adoption of
Carrier-class Ethernet networks and services. The MEF develops Carrier Ethernet
technical specifications and implementation agreements to promote
interoperability and deployment of Carrier Ethernet worldwide. For more
information about the Forum, including a complete listing of all current MEF
members, please visit the MEF web site at www.metroethernetforum.org.

Axerra Networks
Raz Korn, +972-3-7659901
info@axerra.com
www.axerra.com

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