BETHESDA, Md. -- OPNET Technologies, Inc.(Nasdaq:OPNT - news), the leading provider of intelligent network managementsoftware, today announced that it has joined the Juniper Networks(Nasdaq:JNPR - news) IP OSS Alliance Program (IOA).Launched in July of this year, IOA brings together more than 20 third-partyIP OSS software vendors to help Internet operators flexibly manage theircomplex multi-vendor networks and enable new smart IP services on JuniperNetworks routers.The alliance has quickly gained recognition for providing benefits to bothservice provider customers and participating partner vendors alike."We've relied on Juniper Networks and OPNET for years to ensure that ournetwork performance and availability stay within tightly defined servicelevels. We anticipate new value and better return from our existinginvestments in both OPNET's software and Juniper Networks routers now thatthe two have a closer relationship," stated David Garbin, Senior Directorof Strategic Network Planning at Cable & Wireless.Opnet Technologies Inc. Juniper Networks Inc.