Ixia Unveils Aptixia

CALABASAS, Calif. -- Ixia (Nasdaq:XXIA - News), a leading, global provider of IP performance test systems, announced today the Aptixia(TM) family of test applications and a statement of direction for ongoing enhancements. The Aptixia family consists of the IxNetwork(TM) application for L2-3 testing, the IxLoad(TM) application for L4-7 testing, and the IxScriptMate(TM) application for pre-built L2-7 tests. The Aptixia family shares a common test application framework, and operates in conjunction with Optixia® - Ixia's industry-leading hardware platform. (See accompanying press release for April 18, 2006, "Ixia Advances Optixia Test Platform.") Aptixia is an evolution of Ixia's industry-leading test applications into a new operational framework while preserving existing Ixia test platform support and API compatibility. This development strategy allows a seamless migration for existing customers while offering several key new benefits:

Looking forward in 2006, rapid advances in test functionality in Aptixia will become available to match the growing needs of our customers for testing Real World Traffic(TM). These will include further integration of L2-3 and L4-7 testing, and additional advances in IPTV, VoIP, and security testing, while continuing to take advantage of advancements on the Optixia platform.

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