NEC to represent, sell, support Overture's ISG 5000, a unique metro edge platform that enables Ethernet, voice, data, video services

April 8, 2003

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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. -- Overture Networks, Inc., a developer of telecommunications solutions that enable carriers to deliver Ethernet and traditional voice/data services over metro networks, today announced that it has signed a multi-year worldwide reseller agreement with NEC Corporation (Nasdaq: NIPNY - News), a leading supplier of telecommunications equipment to carriers. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with sales offices worldwide, NEC will represent, sell and support Overture Networks' ISG 5000, a unique metro edge platform that enables carriers to deliver Ethernet and traditional voice, data and video services over metro networks, both today and as the network evolves. With the ISG 5000, NEC will provide telecommunications carriers, 2.5/3G wireless operators, cable multi-system operators (MSO) and large enterprises a way to transition towards a data-optimized network while extending their investment in current TDM networks. "Although Ethernet traffic is growing rapidly in Asia, including Japan, we have identified that the demand for traditional TDM services will exist for years to come. The carriers also rely heavily on TDM services as a significant revenue stream," said Mas Iwama, Systems Development Division, NEC Corporation in Tokyo, Japan. "With the Overture Networks ISG 5000, carrier customers can now enjoy significant cost savings by aggregating Ethernet and traditional TDM voice, data, and video circuits together and transporting them over lower cost metro Ethernet services. Additionally, we have also seen significant interest with wireless operators for transporting 2.5G/3G TDM base station traffic over lower cost Ethernet networks." Overture Networks Inc. NEC Corp.

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