SAN JOSE, Calif. -- ONI Systems(TM) Corp.(Nasdaq:ONIS - news), a leading provider of all-opticaltelecommunicationsequipment for metro and regional networks, today announced the OPTX(TM)Management Portal(TM) software for the ONLINE(TM) optical transportplatform.This new product enables carriers to provide self-service management ofleased Virtual Private Optical Network (VPON) services over the Web,minimize networkoperations costs, and offer revenue generating features. The OPTXManagement Portal is generally available worldwide today.

"ONI's OPTX Management Portal is an essential component for the futureof networks that deliver leased services in the metro space. Ourcustomers will be able toreconfigure their leased services with ultra-fast provisioningintervals, monitor faults and performance and become even moreresponsive to all network issues. Weare looking forward to delivering differentiated VPON services with thehelp of ONI's industry leading technology," said Peter Tierney, vicechairman of SpheraOptical Networks.

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