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Ekinops, a leading supplier of next-generation optical transport equipment, announced today the appointment of Patrick Gault, previously with Tellabs and Cisco, to the position of vice president of sales for the Americas, as the company expands in this region.

Ekinops, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Lannion, France with sales offices in the U.S. and Europe, designs and supplies next generation optical transport equipment for service providers and enterprise customers worldwide. The company specifically offers the Ekinops 360 multi-reach transport system, built around its internally developed programmable T-Chip (transport-on-a-chip) technology, for metro, regional and long haul network applications.

Ekinops, a leading provider of next-generation optical equipment, today announced a unique technology that allows Service Providers to double the capacity over their optical networks, with a lower cost per 10G. The new transponder will carry 2 standard 10Gs in the ITU standard 50GHz grid.

Ekinops, a leading supplier of next-generation optical equipment, today announced two key products that enable telecommunications service providers to transport traffic at 100 gigabits per second and keep up with the ever-increasing bandwidth needs of their customers.

Managed video transport provider Hibernia Media is now using optical transport equipment from Ekinops to carry uncompressed, high-definition video signals for major broadcasters and content providers, as well as other customers, at its New York City Content Exchange Center (CEC).

Bezeq, Israel’s largest telecommunications service provider, has chosen Ekinops to provide optical transport equipment to connect key Bezeq sites in the north and south of the country.

DBSi, the Pennsylvania-based provider of disaster recovery, managed hosting, and data center services, has deployed optical networking equipment from Ekinops to connect its three data centers, maximizing network capacity and availability for their clients’ mission-critical data.

Skipper Charlie Dalin, will start his first Solitaire du Figaro, one of the most prestigious racing events on board a monohull design Bénéteau Figaro 2 (10 meter). Alone at sea for a month, covering 1,695 nautical miles in four technical, challenging, and exciting stages between Brittany, Normandy, Ireland and the Vendée, the young sailor will have to demonstrate daring within a fleet of nearly 50 talented racers.

Ekinops, a leading designer and supplier of next-generation optical equipment, introduced today a broad line of integrated, highly scalable Layer 1, 2 and 3 Ethernet switching and routing solutions that span the network edge to the core. Ekinops has partnered with a leader in Ethernet switching and routing and is offering its customers an end-to-end solution covering switching and optical transport.

Ekinops was chosen by Vaultas to install optical networking equipment for Vaultas' new Midwest fiber route. By using Ekinop's technology, Vaultas was able to maximize its network capacity and return on investment which made new service expansion possible. It completed its installation of the Ekinops 360 DWDM system in February 2010, which accelerated its return on investment over the originally projected 18 months.

Ekinops and Marubeni Information Systems have signed an agreement in which MSYS will sell, support and maintain Ekinops equipment in the Japanese telecom service provider market. Under the agreement, Ekinops and MSYS are working together to bring the Ekinops 360 metro, regional, and long haul DWDM platform to market in Japan.

Neo Telecoms has chosen Ekinops to provide infrastructure and customer premises equipment for their metro Ethernet service delivery. Ekinops will provide the equipment that will enable Neo Telecoms to connect its 15 Data Centers and to deliver high bandwidth Ethernet services to its end customers.

Recovery Point has deployed optical transport equipment from Ekinops to provide unparalleled private access to its recovery facilities for customer companies. The economics of the Ekinops 360 system enables service providers to differentiate themselves in applications that previously could not be accomplished with transport equipment due to cost of the equipment as compared to alternative solutions like private line.

Ekinops has been granted the conformity certificate from the Ministry of Communications in Russia. With the Ekinops 360 platform, service providers and enterprises in Russia will be able to satisfy their metro, regional, and long haul applications with a single system. Its diversity in reach, its broad range of protocols and its application breadth make the Ekinops 360 transport system an ideal fit for the Russian market advantages.

The State of Minnesota has chosen the Ekinops 360 multi-reach transport platform for a new optical network that connects multiple state agencies and provides cost-effective broadband connection points throughout the government. The Ekinops 360 was chosen for its operational simplicity, its ability to scale, and its economic advantages.

Ekinops wins the fastest growing telecom company award in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 French competition. Ekinops clearly stood out in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 competition, a prestigious annual award that honors the fastest growing French technology companies. Ekinops received a first place ranking in the national award for the Telecom and Network industry sector.

Modern VideoFilm deploys Ekinops solutions to build an optical network for transporting uncompressed high-definition (HD) video. The network is used to transport video and data during the post-production process for movies and TV shows.

Ekinops introduces a multi-protocol/multi-rate ADM capability that will dramatically reduce the cost of aggregating converged traffic in business Ethernet, triple-play, wireless backhaul, and broadband backhaul applications. This solution allows for many different protocols and many different rates to be aggregated over a single 10G wavelength from multiple sites. In addition, this capability can utilize Ekinops' high-density single fiber capability to cut infrastructure costs in half.

Ekinops 360 platform deployed by Mediaserv in French off-shore territories. The Broadband networks of the Martinique region, French Guyana region and La Reunion region will receive this platform. As an integral part of the core network, Ekinops’ equipment helps fulfill Mediaserv’s long term strategy to satisfy growing demand for additional bandwidth in the off-shore territories.

Ekinops' flagship Ekinops 360 platform has been verified by Brocade Communications Systems Inc. as compatible with Brocade-based Storage Area Networking (SAN) infrastructure, according to the testing requirements of the Brocade Data Center Ready Program. The program is an initiative designed to foster interoperability in multi-vendor Brocade-based data center environments.

Ekinops now offers a full suite of Fibre Channel Storage Area Networking (SAN) solutions that have been certified as Brocade Data Center Ready. These solutions, known for their next generation dynamic multi-reach, long-haul, regional, and metro transport capabilities, offer a number of advantages over standard SAN solutions. In addition to providing the most commonly used standard SAN Service types and rates (1G, 2G, 4G, and 10G) today.

Cube Optics AG together with Ekinops have been selected by UK operator NWIX as key suppliers for its planned network expansion. The deployments provide additional capacity and reach through Ekinops' reconfigurable add/drop multiplexer (ROADM) capabilities and support the future growth of NWIX's high-capacity, national optical network.

Subisu CableNet Pvt. Ltd. has launched a major network expansion throughout the country, using optical transport equipment from Ekinops. The Subisu installation has transformed the company from a primarily Kathmandu-based cable provider and ISP to a national, multi-city provider of enterprise and transport services.

FiberNet Telecom Group, Inc has chosen the Ekinops 360 multi-reach optical transport system for the deployment of 10G and Gigabit Ethernet services. Density, reliability and ease of management were cited as reasons FiberNet chose the Ekinops 360 platform. "We were looking for a high-density, reliable product for high-bandwidth 10 Gigabit services and we found that in the Ekinops 360".

Altitude Telecom Chooses Ekinops for its high-capacity, regional optical network between Paris and northwestern France. The Ekinops 360 platform offered Altitude Telecom a cost-effective means to extend its network. "We needed a robust and flexible technology for our core network and for interconnecting with other service providers. The Ekinops solution was selected for its flexibility, reliability and its upgradability. We also liked the small footprint and low power consumption. It will significantly reduce our OPEX."

In addition to typical transport applications, BSO Network was interested in a capability that would allow it to differentiate its service offerings to customers. Upon BSO Network’s request, Ekinops was able to deliver the capability to offer rate-managed 10Gig services and full rate GigE services over the same 10Gig wavelength. This enables BSO Network to offer tailored services, while utilizing network bandwidth efficiently.

As co-founder and COO of Ekinops, Mr. Ollivier was first elected unanimously in 2007 to this position for the small and medium-sized companies’ college. His re-election demonstrates the confidence and the satisfaction of the Cluster towards Mr. Ollivier.

Ekinops has been chosen for and will participate in the Euro Tech Showcase being held in Redwood City, California, November 18th to November 19th 2008. The event is organized by Avise Partners in association with Dow Jones. Sponsors of the event include: the State of California, Microsoft, Invest in Western France, Avenir Finance, GrowthPoint Technology Partners and Business Wire.

Ekinops overcomes performance and cost challenges that block 40G migration. Using its patent pending Wave Bonding technology, Ekinops is delivering 40G transmission with the ability to transport both native 40G and 4x10G payloads.

Ekinops, See Telecom and Belgacom announced that through their partnership they were able to deploy, in record time, a high-definition video transport solution designed for the television production applications. The first application being the live coverage of the Pro League Football (soccer) matches in Belgium.

Symphony has selected Ekinops' 360 Multi-Service Multi-Reach transport platform, a next generation optical networking solution to aggregate and transport Gigabit Ethernet circuits over Symphony's 10G optical architecture. Symphony selected Ekinops' network solution to address the fast growing networking requirements of its carrier and ISP customers in the metropolitan Bangkok area.

The Ekinops 360 Dynamic Multi-Reach Metro, Regional and Long Haul System brings high performance and lower cost to optical transport. Raising the performance bar on transport of optical traffic, Ekinops today introduced a low-cost, long haul solution that can economically carry 80 WDM channels a distance of 2,000km.

With its new PM 1004V module, Ekinops enables for the first time aggregation and transport of multiple non-compressed video signals over one wavelength, supporting all the newest video protocols (HD-SDI – PAL and NTSC – and SD-SDI) over long distances.

Taking optical transport equipment to a new level of flexibility and cost-effectiveness, Ekinops introduced the T-Chip®, which encompasses all transport functionality in a single device and shatters the concept of transport as a commodity. Ekinops will debut the T-Chip® at the NXTcomm conference in Las Vegas June 17-19, where Ekinops is in Booth SU 4526.

Ekinops has named telecommunications and IT industry veteran Rob Adams Vice President of Global Marketing and Product Line Management. Creating this new position in the company underscores Ekinops' commitment to strengthening its product management and its ability to communicate the strengths of its product portfolio to customers and the marketplace.

Complete Carrier Class WDM equipment provider to introduce solutions to substantially lower the cost of building and operating metro and long haul optical network infrastructure.

As the World Champion Boston Red Sox open their season at home today, one thing is different at Fenway Park. The team's administrative offices aren't overflowing with data networking equipment, thanks to high-speed fiber-optic equipment from Ekinops.

Ekinops, a provider of innovative optical transport, CWDM, DWDM and aggregation solutions for service providers and enterprise networks announced today that TelemaxX, a telecommunications service provider, has deployed the Ekinops 360 optical transport platform in its network in Germany. TelemaxX is using the Ekinops 360 in its backbone, connecting more than eleven major cities, including Frankfurt, Karlsruhe, and Eppelheim.

Ekinops, a provider of innovative optical transport, DWDM and aggregation solutions for service providers and enterprise networks, has integrated a number of major new features into its Ekinops 360 platform. Its enhanced capabilities are designed to meet carriers' ever-growing needs and will provide them with a highly flexible, compact and powerful solution. The new features improve operational productivity, while helping lower capital expenditures.

Ekinops, a provider of innovative optical transport, WDM and aggregation solutions for service providers and enterprise networks, today announced that Global Crossing (NASDAQ: GLBC), a leading global IP solutions provider, has selected the Ekinops 360 optical transport platform to support its metro networks in the U.S.

Ekinops, a leading provider of optical transport and DWDM solutions, grew significantly in 2007, having increased its revenue close to fourfold over 2006. The company has recently moved into larger premises in the city of Lannion, France, and appointed two key executives who will be heading new offices to open early next year in the UK and Asia.

Ekinops, a leading provider of optical transport and DWDM solutions, announced today that it has raised $20 million of additional capital. This second round of financing was led by Odyssée Venture and included OTC Asset Management as well as existing investors Auriga Partners, Equitis, Siparex, Société Générale Asset Management and Ventech.

The University of Nebraska (UNL) has installed DWDM equipment from Ekinops, a leading provider of optical transport and DWDM solutions, that massively increases connectivity to its campus in Lincoln and is critical to the university's participation in an international physics research project, Ekinops announced today.

Ekinops, a leading provider of optical transport and DWDM solutions, today announced that a major French CLEC, e-téra, has deployed the Ekinops optical transport platform to expand its national next generation (very high speed transmission) network. e-téra has deployed the Ekinops 360 platform because of its high performance and scalability. The network has been under commercial service for several months now.

Offering a vision for the future of optical networking, the founder of optical transport solutions provider Ekinops will be part of a panel discussing Next Generation Networks and the future growth in the optical market at next week's Optical Networking conference in Cannes, France.

Ekinops today introduced a powerful new optical transport platform, the Ekinops 360, at the NXTcomm conference in Chicago, the telecommunications industry's largest U.S. event.

Ekinops, a rapidly growing designer and manufacturer of optical transport equipment and DWDM solutions, has announced today the opening of its North American customer support center in Dallas. Ekinops' new service center offers 24x7 support to assist the company's expanding roster of service providers and enterprise customers in the U.S., Canada and elsewhere in North and Central America.

Ecritel, a leading French Internet service provider, has selected the Ekinops optical transport platform for deployment in its fiber-optic network in the Paris area, Ekinops announced today. Ekinops designs and manufactures optical transport, DWDM, CWDM and aggregation solutions.

Ekinops, a leading provider of optical transport, DWDM and aggregation solutions, is expanding its sales channels through a distribution agreement with Laser 2000 to meet rising demand and strong growth of optical networks.

Ekinops, a leading provider of DWDM, optical transport and aggregation solutions, today announced a new backhauling solution targeting DSLAM networks. The new backhauling solution, available now, broadens the Ekinops aggregation product line by offering increased multi-protocol support and ADM functionality. It is based on the PM 1008 DC which is optimized for DSLAM and 3G mobile backhauling and for high-capacity Metro DWDM networks, as it efficiently accommodates the high-capacity Ethernet links as well as ATM uplinks.

Ekinops, a leading provider of optical transport, DWDM and aggregation solutions, today announced that a major French utility and telecom wholesale carrier, REG.I.E.S, has deployed the Ekinops optical transport platform to create a new high-capacity 10 GbE network between the cities of Chartres and Paris. REG.I.E.S currently transports 16 GbE services over 10Gbit/sec wavelengths over 140 km distance and the network can scale as high as 40 GbE with any combination of GbE and 10GbE services.

Ekinops, a leading provider of optical transport and aggregation solutions, today introduced its new 10G transponder and protocol converter. The PM 1001 is the most recent addition to the Ekinops PM Series. The Ekinops PM Series is an advanced multi-service aggregation and transport platform that allows carriers to aggregate and transport high-speed services onto a single wavelength at wire speed over 10G or 2.5G signals.

Ekinops, a leading provider of optical transport and aggregation solutions, today announced the appointment of Jonathan Amir as the vice president of sales for the Americas. Amir will open Ekinops west coast sales office in Los Angeles and will be responsible for both direct sales and channel distribution of Ekinops carrier grade solutions.

Ekinops today announced the appointment of Didier Bredy as CEO and Chairman of the Board. Bredy will use his extensive experience in marketing and sales to accelerate Ekinops' global expansion. "I am very excited to join Ekinops at this time. Its tremendous expertise in optical networks and breadth of aggregation and transport solutions allow service providers to increase capacity and revenue from their fiber networks," said Bredy. "In fact, Ekinops already has deployed 500 systems in Europe and North America because customers have found that our unique, programmable hardware platform gives them significant cost savings and a highly scalable offering for the rapid deployment of 10Gbit/s solutions."

"We have made great strides in Europe with service providers, VARs and OEMs as our flexible software and innovative product architecture enables the transport of any type high-speed data service," said François Xavier Ollivier, Ekinops CEO. "Now, via customers such as Xtera, we are making inroads into the U.S. and are talking to many potential customers about our solutions ability to meet the demands of today's converged communication networks".