SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Calient Networks, a developer of intelligent, photonic switches for the service provider market, announced today key additions to its management team. The appointment of Terry Gibson as chief financial officer and Greg Partalis as vice president of sales brings nearly fifty years of collective telecommunications experience to Calient, along with proven track records of success at industry-leading companies.

“As our switching system heads into beta tests this fall and general availability in early 2001, the fulfillment of these key positions is a critical step toward meeting our aggressive growth strategies and rapid expansion,” said Calient president and CEO, Charles Corbalis. “Mr. Gibson and Mr. Partalis are top players in their fields, with high-profile accomplishments. The incredible caliber of Calient’s leadership team is our greatest asset, and this added expertise will only prove to strengthen our competitive edge in the all-optical networking arena.”

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