OTTAWA -- Enablence Technologies Inc. ("Enablence Technologies" or the "Corporation") (TSX VENTURE:ENA.V - News) announced today that Dr. Jozef Straus has become a Strategic Advisor to the Corporation.

"Jozef Straus, the former CEO and co-Chairman of JDS Uniphase Corporation is an influential individual in the optical components industry," said Arvind Chhatbar, President and Chief Executive Officer of Enablence Technologies. "Enablence Technologies is developing an optical chip for optical modems for the Fiber-to-the Home (FTTH) industry and we are thrilled that Jozef has agreed to assist Enablence Technologies as a Strategic Advisor.

"Enablence Technologies has been developing a product based on its proprietary technology that meets the performance and price points needed in the rapidly growing FTTH market," said Dr. Jozef Straus. "The technology development and the growth of Enablence Technologies is a result of hard work, dedication and ingenuity by a talented team" added Dr. Straus.

"As we continue to build the business of Enablence Technologies, Jozef's expertise in building a world class optical components company will be extremely valuable," added Mr. Chhatbar.

Enablence Technologies Inc. (Toronto: ENA)