FREMONT, Calif. -- IkanosCommunications, Inc. (Nasdaq: IKAN), a leading provider of advancedbroadband solutions for the digital home, today announced its Board ofDirectors has appointed Michael Gulett as its president and chief executiveofficer, succeeding Michael A. Ricci who is leaving those positions andwill pursue other interests. Michael Gulett has been a member of theCompany's Board of Directors since 2003.

"I am pleased to announce that Ikanos' Board of Directors has appointedMichael Gulett as the Company's president and chief executive officer,"said G. Venkatesh, chairman of the board of directors for IkanosCommunications. "Mike's strong executive management skills, track record ofgrowing successful companies, and his in-depth knowledge of Ikanos'business and the broadband semiconductor market make him an excellentchoice for the role. In addition, I wish to thank Mike Ricci for hiscontributions to the Company. We wish him well in his next endeavor."

Ikanos Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IKAN)