FREMONT, Calif. -- Ikanos Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:IKAN - News), a leading provider of advanced broadband semiconductor and software products for the digital home, today announced that DSL technologist and pioneer Debajyoti "Debu" Pal has been appointed to the position of senior vice president and chief technology officer.

"Debu is an expert in developing innovative xDSL technologies and possesses a depth of experience in the communications market that few can match," said Michael Gulett, president and CEO of Ikanos. "Under Debu's leadership we expect to expand our technical initiatives and accelerate the development of semiconductor and software products that enable the delivery of broadband throughout the digital home."

Ikanos Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IKAN)