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Ceragon FibeAir® IP-10 Achieves Metro Ethernet Forum Certification
FibeAir IP-10 is now fully MEF 9 and MEF 14 certified for delivering standard carrier-Ethernet services over microwave
TEL AVIV, Israel, June 23, 2008 – Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: CRNT), a leading provider of high-capacity wireless backhaul solutions, today announced that its leading-edge FibeAir IP-10 solution has earned certification from the Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF). The MEF certification programs are designed to accelerate the deployment of Carrier Ethernet services worldwide by offering assurance to service providers that certified vendor equipment conforms to stringent Carrier Ethernet interoperability requirements. Announced three months ago, in March 2008, FibeAir IP-10 is now fully MEF 9 and MEF 14 certified. Qualification with these technical specifications ensures that FibeAir IP-10 can be used to deliver all MEF-defined standard carrier-Ethernet services, including point-to-point (EPL/EVPL) and multipoint-to-multipoint (E-LAN) services.
Ceragon's FibeAir IP-10 high-capacity microwave Ethernet system was tested by Iometrix, an independent testing lab and the official certification lab of the Metro Ethernet Forum. MEF 9 and MEF 14 are complementary specifications that provide a comprehensive set of test cases to determine the readiness of Carrier Ethernet equipment to deliver standard Ethernet services and ensure interoperability in a multi-vendor environment. MEF certification is now a common requirement in carrier network tenders. With it, system vendor can increase tender opportunities and competitiveness and dramatically reduces testing costs, time-to-market and installation time.
“Ethernet is being used by more and more carriers today, all of whom are looking to benefit from higher bandwidths and lower network costs,” said Ray Mota, Chief Analyst at Synergy Research Group. “This trend drives the demand for Carrier Ethernet solutions that offer high band predictable performance to support a range of data, voice and multimedia applications.”
"We are pleased to confirm that Ceragon’s FibeAir IP-10 is now fully MEF 9 and MEF 14 certified," said Bob Mandeville, President of Iometrix. "MEF standards contribute to the accelerated worldwide adoption of Carrier Ethernet services and are an important milestone on the way to turning Ethernet into a true carrier-class technology."
"Ceragon has again proven its commitment to maintain its position as a leading wireless Ethernet backhaul solutions provider,” said Ira Palti, Ceragon's President and CEO. "We were the first to introduce a fully MEF certified Ethernet microwave solution to the market in July 2007. Now we are proud to extend Ceragon’s trusted Carrier-grade solutions portfolio with our newest FibeAir IP-10 solution.”
For more information about FibeAir IP-10 visit: www.ceragon.com
For more information please visit www.MetroEthernetForum.org.
About Ceragon Networks Ltd.
Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: CRNT) is a leading provider of high capacity wireless backhaul solutions that enable wireless service providers to deliver voice and premium data services, such as Internet browsing, music and video applications. Ceragon’s wireless backhaul solutions use microwave technology to transfer large amounts of network traffic between base stations and the infrastructure at the core of the mobile network. Ceragon designs solutions to provide fiber-like connectivity for circuit-switched, or SONET/SDH, networks, next generation Ethernet/Internet Protocol, or IP-based, networks, and hybrid networks that combine circuit-switched and IP-based networks. Ceragon’s solutions support all wireless access technologies, including GSM, CDMA, EV-DO and WiMAX. These solutions address wireless service providers’ need to cost-effectively build-out and scale their infrastructure to meet the increasing demands placed on their networks by growing numbers of subscribers and the increasing demand for premium data services. Ceragon also provides its solutions to businesses and public institutions that operate their own private communications networks. Ceragon’s solutions are deployed by more than 150 service providers of all sizes, as well as in hundreds of private networks, in nearly 100 countries. More information is available at www.ceragon.com
Ceragon Networks®, CeraView®, FibeAir® and the FibeAir® design mark are registered trademarks of Ceragon Networks Ltd., and Ceragon™, PolyView™, ConfigAir™, CeraMon™, EtherAir™, QuickAir™, QuickAir Partner Program™, QuickAir Partner Certification Program™, QuickAir Partner Zone™, EncryptAir™ and Microwave Fiber™ are trademarks of Ceragon Networks Ltd.
This press release may contain statements concerning Ceragon’s future prospects that are “forward-looking statements” under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on current expectations and projections that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that future results will be achieved, and actual results could differ materially from forecasts and estimates. These are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from forecasts and estimates. These risks and uncertainties, as well as others, are discussed in greater detail in Ceragon’s Annual Report on Form 20-F and Ceragon’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Ceragon undertakes no commitment to revise or update any forward-looking statement in order to reflect events or circumstances after the date any such statement is made.