Veraz Networks appoints Mike West to board of directors

December 4, 2007

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SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Veraz Networks, Inc., (NASDAQ:VRAZ), a leading global provider of IP softswitch and media gateway solutions, today announced that Mike West has been appointed to its Board of Directors.

Mr. West brings more than 30 years of experience in growing high-tech communications companies from emerging to market leader status. Mr. West has considerable board experience, having served as Chairman of Extreme networks from 2004 to 2006 and a director from 2006 to 2007. Mr. West also previously served as chairman of the Board of Directors of VINA Technologies, a telecommunications equipment provider, and as CEO, completing the merger with Larscom Inc., and then serving as a director of Larscom until 2004.

Mr. West's extensive communications industry experience also includes the position of Executive Vice President of Lucent Technologies, and President, COO, and Director of Octel Communications having previously served as an Executive Vice President. He also held executive positions at Rolm Corp.

"We are extremely pleased to add Mike to our board," said Doug Sabella, President and CEO of Veraz. "His executive expertise and experience with growing high-tech communications companies will be invaluable as we continue to progress to the next level in our business."

In a separate release:

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Veraz Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq:VRAZ), a leading global provider of IP softswitch and media gateway solutions, announced today that Dawn Hogh has been named the company's Vice President of Marketing. In this position she will oversee the global marketing operations for Veraz.

Ms. Hogh brings extensive marketing and business development experience from the telecommunications and networking industries. Prior to joining Veraz, she served as Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at OpVista, Inc.. Ms. Hogh has also held senior executive positions at Ciena Corp (Nasdaq: CIEN) as Senior Vice President, Product Management and Marketing, Kestrel Solutions as Vice President, Marketing, and Lucent Technologies, as Vice President, Market Management.

"The strength of Veraz' product offerings and large global customer base as well as its seasoned management team made it a very attractive opportunity," said Dawn Hogh. "As service providers continue to drive towards high revenue services and quicker time to market for new services, the strength and flexibility of Veraz's next generation and IMS portfolio is making a considerable impact. I look forward to being part of the company's future growth and success."

Veraz Networks Inc. (Nasdaq: VRAZ)

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