OAKLAND, Calif. -- Zhone Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZHNE), a global pioneer in FTTx network access solutions, announced today that Viewqwest Limited, an internet service provider in Singapore, has chosen its industry-leading MXK(TM) multi-service access node (MSAN) system and Zhone Network Interface device (zNID) optical network terminals (ONT) to serve as a core enabler of Viewqwest's Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON) network. Working with Zhone's partner Connect Network Limited, Zhone's GPON solutions will provide advanced connectivity to Viewqwest customers, including small- and medium-sized enterprises throughout Singapore.

"Since our deployment of Zhone's MXK solution went live in October 2010, Viewqwest is now capable of delivering the fastest -- and most reliable -- connection available in Singapore to its enterprise customers," noted Vignesa Moorthy, chief executive officer of Viewqwest. "Our continued relationship with Zhone is perpetually valuable for the advanced connectivity, improved network quality and service consistency."

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