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MetaSolv and Foundry Networks Announce Partnership to Enable End-to-End Activation of MPLS- and Ethernet-Based Services

Posted on: Tuesday, 7 February 2006, 21:00 CST

PLANO, Tex., and SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MetaSolv Software, Inc. , a global leader in comprehensive operational support system solutions for next-generation communications service providers, and Foundry Networks Inc. , a performance and total solutions leader for end-to-end switching, routing, and application Web switching, today announced a partnership agreement to enable rapid activation of end-to-end MPLS- and Ethernet-based services in service provider networks.

As part of this partnership, Foundry Networks and MetaSolv have created a joint pre-integrated solution offering to enable faster time to market for deployment of an array of MPLS- and Ethernet-based services. The solution covers activation of next-generation, QoS-aware Layer 2/3 MPLS-based VPN and VLAN-based services with MetaSolv's market-leading IP Service Activator (IPSA) software on the following Foundry product families:

-- NetIron XMR, a family of high-performance IPv4/v6/MPLS 10 GbE Internet routers -- NetIron MLX, a family of high-performance MPLS-enabled 10 GbE switching routers with advanced switching, routing and MPLS capabilities -- The NetIron IMR 640 IPv4/IPv6/MPLS router

MetaSolv's IP activation capabilities enable rapid and efficient provisioning of complex IP and Ethernet services, including Layer 2/3 MPLS-based VPNs, VRF-Lite, Virtual Private LAN Services (VPLS), VLANs, IPSec, Traffic Engineering and Quality of Service, over large-scale, multi-vendor and multi-OS networks. MetaSolv delivers high-reliability activation and advanced configuration auditing through stateful service management, network auto-discovery and synchronization, as well as powerful policy-based configuration management.

Foundry Networks' Service Provider (SP) products offer uncompromised wire-speed performance and a unique combination of advanced service delivery capabilities, high versatility, superior port density and increased traffic capacity. The industry-leading service delivery capabilities of Foundry's SP products coupled with the market-leading service activation capabilities of MetaSolv IPSA software provides unparalleled value to service providers. Whether used for core/edge backbone connectivity or Gigabit Ethernet aggregation, Foundry's solutions have the power, capacity, and redundancy features required by service providers that stake their reputation on the networks they build.

"Service providers demand rich, automated IP service activation solutions that are market-ready and provide a rapid return on investment," said Ken Cheng, vice president and general manager, high value systems business unit. "The depth and breadth of product capabilities for Carrier Ethernet and IP domains, rapid network product integration, product flexibility, and scalability made MetaSolv the obvious choice as our activation partner."

"Foundry has a strong history of providing high-performance, innovative solutions that deliver real value to operators and MetaSolv is pleased to partner with Foundry as their preferred activation partner," said David Sharpley, senior vice president of marketing and product management at MetaSolv. "MetaSolv's market-leading IP activation capabilities coupled with productized support for Foundry, provides a compelling value proposition to operators, including rapid time to revenue as they launch comprehensive IP-based services."

About Foundry Networks

Foundry Networks, Inc. is a leading provider of high-performance enterprise and service provider switching, routing, security, and Web traffic management solutions including Layer 2/3 LAN switches, Layer 3 Backbone switches, Layer 4 - 7 application switches, wireless LAN and access points, access routers and metro routers. Foundry's 9,300 customers include the world's premier ISPs, metro service providers, and enterprises including e-commerce sites, universities, entertainment, health and wellness, government, financial, and manufacturing companies. For more information about the company and its products, call 1-888-TURBOLAN or visit http://www.foundrynetworks.com/.

About MetaSolv

MetaSolv, Inc. is a global leader in comprehensive operational support system solutions for next-generation communications service providers. MetaSolv automates the order-to-activate provisioning process for traditional and next-generation IP-based wireline and mobile service providers. MetaSolv's multi-service, multi-technology capabilities include order management, inventory management, service activation and network mediation. More than 170 global service providers -- including Brasil Telecom, BT, Cable & Wireless, O2, Singtel, Sprint, Telstra, T-Mobile, UPC, Verizon Dominicana, and Vodafone -- use MetaSolv's solutions to achieve increased revenues, reduced costs, and enhanced customer service. MetaSolv is a global company, headquartered in Plano, Texas. Visit http://www.metasolv.com/ for more information.

NOTE: MetaSolv is a registered trademark. The MetaSolv logo and MetaSolv Solution are trademarks of MetaSolv Software, Inc. Foundry Networks and the "Iron" family of marks are trademarks of Foundry Networks, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

CONTACT: David Sharpley, SVP Marketing of MetaSolv Software, Inc., +1- 613-287-8200, or dsharpley@metasolv.com; or Pavel Radda, Media / Analyst Relations Manage of Foundry Networks, Inc., +1-408-207-1332, or pradda@foundrynet.com

Foundry Networks, Inc.

CONTACT: David Sharpley, SVP Marketing of MetaSolv Software, Inc.,+1-613-287-8200, or dsharpley@metasolv.com; or Pavel Radda, Media / AnalystRelations Manage of Foundry Networks, Inc., +1-408-207-1332, orpradda@foundrynet.com

Web site: http://www.metasolv.com/http://www.foundrynetworks.com/

Source: PRNewswire-FirstCall

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