CHELMSFORD, Mass. -- Sycamore Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCMR), a leader in intelligent networking solutions for fixed line and mobile network operators worldwide, today announced that Shanghai Unicom, a subsidiary of China Unicom, has selected the Company's DNX-88 multiservice cross-connect and ENvision network management system to optimize and scale its mobile Radio Access Network (RAN) infrastructure in response to growing demand for wireless services.

Shanghai Unicom selected the field-proven DNX-88 multiservice cross-connect platform to support efficient and reliable capacity expansion in its mobile backhaul infrastructure and ensure superior quality of service for its wireless customers. The Sycamore multiservice switching solution, sold through the Company's local distribution partner Shanghai Potevio Co., Ltd., provides industry-leading service interface density and flexibility in a highly compact bandwidth management system optimized for maximum service availability.

"A resilient and scalable network infrastructure is critical to the innovative, high-quality services that Shanghai Unicom's customers demand," said Mr. Cao Chun, Vice President, Shanghai Potevio. "The Sycamore solution will allow Shanghai Unicom to efficiently manage and scale service capacity as they expand their broadband wireless offerings."

"We are very pleased to team with Shanghai Potevio to deliver this high-performance multiservice switching solution to one of China's premier wireless service providers," said Daniel E. Smith, president and CEO, Sycamore Networks. "The advanced service capabilities, unique systems intelligence, and carrier-class reliability of our multiservice switching solution will provide Shanghai Unicom the foundation for increased operational efficiency and new service innovation as their mobile infrastructure network evolves."

Sycamore Networks Inc. (Nasdaq: SCMR)