(PR NEWSWIRE) Vianet Technologies and MRV Communications Form Alliance to Del
Vianet Technologies and MRV Communications Form Alliance to Deliver Next-
Generation Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) and Fiber-to-the-Business (FTTB)
Vianet Voice, Video Compression and Streaming Solutions Round Out Next-
Generation FTTH and IP Infrastructure Offerings for Broadband Networks
PLANO, Texas, Oct. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Vianet Technologies
(OTC Bulletin Board: VNTK), an innovator in visual media communications and
fiber access technologies, announced Wednesday it has completed mutual
reseller agreements with world-class optical networking leader
MRV Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: MRVC).
With this alliance, both companies are able to offer a cost-effective
solution capable of delivering broadband voice, access and video over IP
network equipment. The demand from leading national network IP providers for
integrated broadband delivery solutions recently resulted in a request from a
potential IP network customer for the two companies to demonstrate the
combined solution on existing infrastructure.
"By integrating our switching and fiber optics products and Vianet's video
products to operate efficiently with the extensive networks currently being
deployed, we are able to offer leading-edge home video solutions," said Noam
Lotan, president and CEO of MRV Communications.
The agreements grant the companies cross-licensing for the resale of one
another's next-generation networking product lines. The Vianet products
covered by the agreements include the Starpoint fiber optic multiplexers,
protocol modules and transmission equipment, as well as video streaming and
video compression systems. The MRV Communications fiber optic products
covered by the reseller agreements include the OptiSwitch, Fiber Driver and
FTTH products serving Internet infrastructure solutions.
"The synergies of the relationship with MRV Communications clearly address
the complex requirements of an all-IP network infrastructure," said Pete
Ianace, executive vice president of business development for Vianet. "In
today's all-IP optical network, providers not only deliver broadband access,
they ensure the use of that bandwidth by streaming content that is already in
demand, such as a movie or concert. Combining best-in-class compressed
streaming video at DSL speeds with optical IP infrastructure and FTTH products
provides Vianet and MRV with an undeniable competitive advantage in services
for the all-IP network."
MRV and Vianet are discussing future co-development projects for
seamlessly integrating their products to further enhance services for IP
network providers. In these pending projects, MRV will contribute experience
and a reputation in equipment for all aspects of optical IP solutions, while
Vianet will provide expertise in optical voice, T1/E1 and SONET/SDH solutions.
About Vianet Technologies, Inc.:
Vianet Technologies is an innovator in the development and integration of
fiber network access and visual media delivery technology and systems. The
company offers outstanding solutions in private and public networks, including
network access, value-added services, e-commerce applications and visual media
communications. The delivery of broadband services and deployment of new
technologies continues to be restricted by bandwidth limitations in both the
public (Internet) and private (intranet) sectors. Vianet is solving these
issues with the development of next-generation networking equipment and
bandwidth management technologies. Based in Plano, Texas, Vianet is a
publicly held company traded under the ticker VNTK. For more information
about the company, please visit the Web site at www.vianet.com or call toll-
free (U.S.) at 888-595-6327.
Except for the historical information contained herein, the statements in
this announcement are forward looking statements which involve risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
expressed in, or implied by, the forward looking statements. Factors that
might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, those relating
to the success of the Vianet's application for a NASDAQ SmallCap Market
listing; general economic conditions in the markets in which the company
operates; success in the development and market acceptance of new and existing
products; dependence on suppliers, third-party manufacturers and channels of
distribution; customer and product concentration; fluctuations in customer
demand; maintaining access to external sources of capital; ability to execute
management's margin improvement and cost control plans; overall management of
the company's expansion; obtaining of necessary regulatory approvals; and
other risk factors detailed from time to time in the company's filings with
regulatory bodies.
About MRV Communications, Inc.:
MRV Communications is a world-class leader in optical network components
and systems. The company has leveraged its early leadership in fiber optic
transmission into a well-focused range of solutions, integrating switching,
routing, access servers and optical transmission systems. As the Internet
evolves into a single global communication network, MRV has launched the
development of new technologies to drive the next-generation infrastructures.
Such developments encompass optical access systems, subscribers' management
systems and Linux-based solutions. MRV has initiated and funded cutting-edge
start-up companies including Zaffire (formerly known as New Access
Communications), Charlotte's Networks, Hyperchannel, Zuma Networks and, most
recently, RedC Optical Networks. Visit MRV's Web site at mrv.com.
This release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties. These statements may differ materially from actual future
events or results. Readers are referred to the documents filed by MRV with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the most recent reports on
Forms 10K and 10Q, which identify important risk factors that could cause
actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking
statements, including potential fluctuations in operating results, dependence
on new product developments, rapid technological and market changes,
manufacturing risks, volatility of the company's stock price, financial risk
management, and future growth subject to risks. The announcement of the
anticipated filing of any registration statements contained herein does not
constitute an offer of any securities for sale.
Press Contacts: Company Contacts:
Stephanie Mayo Pete Ianace
Shelton Communications Group Bob Logan
(972) 239-5119 Vianet Technologies, Inc.
smayo@sheltongroup.com (972) 543-2700
pianace@vianet.com
blogan@vianet.com
Investor Contacts:
Cathy Grittner
Katherine Stubblefield
Shelton Communications Group
(972) 239-5119
(972) 239-2292 fax
SOURCE Vianet Technologies, Inc.
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/CONTACT: press, Stephanie Mayo, smayo@sheltongroup.com, or investors,
Cathy Grittner or Katherine Stubblefield, all of Shelton Communications Group,
972-239-5119, or fax, 972-239-2292, for Vianet Technologies, Inc.; or company,
Pete Ianace, pianace@vianet.com, or Bob Logan, blogan@vianet.com, both of
Vianet Technologies, Inc., 972-543-2700/
/Web site: mrv.com
vianet.com /
(VNTK MRVC)
CO: Vianet Technologies, Inc.; MRV Communications, Inc.
ST: Texas, California
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