Fujitsu Network Communications Inc.

Fujitsu FLASHWAVE® 4000 Platforms Comply with Global Carrier Ethernet Service Definitions of the MEF

Conformance to MEF Specifications will Accelerate Deployment of Compliant Systems and Enable a Wide Variety of Ethernet Services

New York, NY, October 12, 2005 — Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., a leading supplier of IT and wireline/wireless networking solutions, revealed today the complete list of Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) compliant Ethernet service types that can be provisioned using its market-leading FLASHWAVE® 4000 portfolio of Multiservice Provisioning Platforms (MSPPs). These Fujitsu platforms were among the first group of systems to comply with the MEF 9 technical specifications. They will be on display at Light Reading's Ethernet Expo 2005 conference (Fujitsu Booth No. 302), which is being held this week at the Grand Hyatt New York.

Three FLASHWAVE 4000 products were tested by an independent testing facility, Iometrix, in accordance with the MEF-approved "Test Plan for Ethernet Services at the UNI". Iometrix determined that the FLASHWAVE 4020 Ethernet Service Platform (ESP), FLASHWAVE 4100 access MSPP and FLASHWAVE 4500 core MSPP can deliver EPL (Ethernet Private Line) services as defined by MEF 9, which is part of the Carrier Ethernet scalability metrics as defined by the MEF. Both MSPPs demonstrated compliance via their Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet interfaces. Broad support for EPL guarantees Ethernet service interoperability between all three Fujitsu platforms and other EPL-compliant products. Iometrix also tested the new Ethernet interfaces on the FLASHWAVE 4100 access MSPP, and determined that they can also support EVPL (Ethernet Virtual Private Line) and E-LAN (Ethernet multipoint-to-multipoint) services that are compliant with the MEF 9 specification.

"Fujitsu has an enviable reputation for technology innovation and market leadership, and we have backed up that claim by being one of the first vendors to prove that our products can deliver MEF compliant Ethernet services," said Bill Erickson, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Fujitsu Network Communications and keynote speaker at Light Reading's Ethernet Expo 2005 conference. "Recent research reports show that over 50% of all Ethernet services are currently delivered via SONET MSPPs such as our FLASHWAVE 4000 platforms. As a trusted vendor to wireline and wireless carriers, Multiple System Operators (MSOs), and other service providers, we understand that future Ethernet services will be comprised of EPL, EVPL and E-LAN services. By supporting all Ethernet service types with our FLASHWAVE 4000 portfolio, we maintain compatibility with the large installed base of SONET networks and give our customers the flexibility they desire to create exciting new Ethernet service offerings."

Ethernet is a simple, cost effective and familiar technology whose migration from the Local Area Network (LAN) to the Wide Area Network (WAN) promises flexible new options for network connectivity. Initial deployment was slowed by a lack of standards and subsequent interoperability, thus requiring each service provider to perform independent product evaluation and testing. The MEF Certification Program provides global assurance that equipment from different manufacturers will comply with certain essential specifications to facilitate rapid Ethernet service introduction.

"The MEF Certification Program allows service providers to spend less time and money on their product approval process and provide a quicker, more cost-effective response to customer demands," said Michael Howard, principal analyst and co-founder of Infonetics Research. "By deploying products that are MEF certified, service providers can be confident that the Ethernet services they offer to their customers are fully compliant with MEF specifications. For equipment providers, the MEF specifications provide clear guidelines during the development stage to ensure that their products, their interfaces and their overall performance meet an internationally recognized industry benchmark."

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Monday, October 17, 2005: 10:15 to 10:45 a.m., 12:30 to 2:00 p.m., 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, October 18, 2005: 10:15 to 10:45 a.m., 12:30 to 2:00 p.m., 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 19, 2005: 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. and 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.

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About the Metro Ethernet Forum

The Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) is a global industry alliance comprising of approximately 70 organizations including telecommunications service providers, network equipment/software manufacturers, semiconductors vendors and testing organizations. The MEF's mission is to accelerate the worldwide adoption of Carrier-class Ethernet networks and services. The MEF develops Carrier Ethernet technical specifications and implementation agreements to promote interoperability and deployment of Carrier Ethernet worldwide. For more information about the Forum, including a complete listing of all current MEF members, please visit the MEF web site.
For more information, please see: http://www.MetroEthernetForum.org

About Fujitsu Network Communications Inc.

Fujitsu Network Communications Inc. creates and delivers robust wireline and wireless solutions that power next-generation telecommunication networks. With an unequalled portfolio of IT and telecom products and the support of Fujitsu Limited, a $44.5B company with over 150,000 professionals in more than 100 countries, Fujitsu helps its customers fuse information and networking technology with commercial value. Over 320,000 Fujitsu network elements have been deployed by all major carriers across North America. As the metro market leader in both SONET and ROADM technology, the fundamental building blocks of next-generation networks, Fujitsu is helping customers take networking beyond convergence.
For more information, please see: http://us.fujitsu.com/telecom

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