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Actelis Networks Honored With 2006 World Communications Best Technology Foresight Award

Posted on: Monday, 13 November 2006, 03:00 CST

Actelis Networks(R), the leading provider of Carrier Ethernet over Copper(TM) networking equipment, today announced the company was honored with the Best Technology Foresight award at the 2006 World Communications Awards. This prestigious award acknowledged Actelis Network's leadership position in the development of innovative communications technologies, specifically for their portfolio of Carrier Ethernet solutions. Powered by the patented EFMplus(TM) technology, Actelis solutions dramatically extend the reach of Carrier Ethernet services using existing copper networks to deliver carrier-class, fiber-like resiliency and performance.

The WCA judges commented, "Actelis Networks' entry was the standout for the judges this year. And this is from a list of more than 60 entries of 'fantastic diversity... from the world of enabling technologies... to content and communications convergence.' Ethernet over copper has won several networks contracts already, and is an 'excellent example of how to provide alternative access for high speed networking where DSL might not be fast enough or secure enough.'"

The World Communication Award for Best Technology Foresight was developed to honor individuals or companies who have developed a breakthrough technology with the potential for far-reaching impact on both business and consumer markets, specifically through taking an innovative approach on an existing aspect of the communications network.

"Actelis is extremely honored to receive the coveted World Communications Award," stated George Lasry, General Manager of International Markets for Actelis Networks. "This award validates the eight years of effort that we have spent pioneering and fostering this breakthrough technology. More so, it recognizes our vision to bring superior technological abilities to business and consumer broadband markets through enabling carriers and service providers to achieve full coverage of their customer base by using existing voice-grade copper networks."

Actelis Networks' innovative Carrier Ethernet over Copper technology is based on breakthrough physical layer transmission technology that delivers mission critical high-speed Ethernet traffic through the existing voice-grade copper network, also called Ethernet in the First Mile (EFM). The company has combined its state-of-the-art EFM capabilities with comprehensive Carrier Ethernet service delivery features. These solutions have been certified to comply with demanding Metro Ethernet Forum service specifications, creating a complete product portfolio that addresses the exploding demand for Ethernet services to support next generation business and residential applications.

The Best Technology Foresight win comes on the heels of two major Actelis Networks' deployments in Europe. COLT, a leading European provider of business communications, introduced Actelis EFMplus technology in France and Belgium as the first phase in a program to boost local access speeds for businesses across Europe. Likewise, Easynet, a leading Pan-European broadband service provider, launched its innovative EtherStream(TM) service using Actelis' solutions -- UK's first Ethernet in the First Mile (EFM) service over copper. This development follows the success of the service in the Netherlands.

The company was also recently listed as a finalist for the Financial Times Disruptive Communications Technology Award, to be presented on 21 November in London.

About World Communications Awards 2006

Organized by TotalTelecom, the World Communications Awards annually recognize companies and individuals responsible for innovations, achievements and great new services that are helping build tomorrow's industry. This year's awards were presented on Thursday, 9 November at the London Marriot Hotel. Other awards presented included Best Brand, Best Content Service, Best Customer Care, Best Global Carrier, Best Managed Service, Best Mobile Operator, Best National/Regional Operator, Best News Service and Best Wholesale Carrier.

About Actelis Networks

Actelis Networks(R) is the leading provider of Carrier Ethernet over Copper(TM) networking equipment to allow service providers to extend their Carrier Ethernet network beyond the fiber footprint using the existing copper infrastructure. The company's award winning products combine high performance Ethernet in the First Mile technology for copper networks with standard Carrier Ethernet switching. Actelis' EFMplus(TM) technology delivers a fiber-like experience of resilient multi-megabit performance over copper. Actelis' Carrier Ethernet over Copper solutions comply with global standards and have already been deployed in more than 25 countries worldwide. Actelis Networks is a privately held company headquartered in Silicon Valley. www.actelis.com

Actelis Networks, Carrier Ethernet over Copper and EFMplus are registered trademarks of Actelis Networks, Inc. One or more U.S. and foreign patents pending cover the product described above.

All other trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners.

 Actelis Agency Contact (North America) Joelle A. Kenealey Coltrin & Associates 650/373-2005 Contact via http://www.marketwire.com/mw/emailprcntct?id=D7D72C01891475C9  Actelis Networks Contact Judy Bligh (510) 545-1050 Contact via http://www.marketwire.com/mw/emailprcntct?id=01AEA0AF6DCA169F  Actelis Agency Contact (EMEA) Jessica Beffa Coltrin & Associates +44 (0)207 494 4748 Contact via http://www.marketwire.com/mw/emailprcntct?id=2BE0B2C71F1DA3C1  

SOURCE: Actelis Networks

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