SAN JOSE, Calif. -- ONI Systems Corp. (NASDAQ: ONIS), a leading provider of all-optical transport systems for metro and regional markets, today announced the hiring of Dr. Patrick Sim as its Vice President and Managing Director, Asia-Pacific operations. Sim currently serves as Oracle's Vice President of Services Industries in Asia-Pacific, with responsibility for the division's industry strategy, business development, and sales to key customers in Communications, Media, Utilities, Financial Services and other industries.

"We are delighted to add a talent of Patrick's caliber to our team," stated Robert Jandro, Executive Vice President of Global Sales for ONI Systems. "He brings a rare blend of sales knowledge and technical expertise to the region, a combination our current and future Asia-Pacific customers are sure to welcome. In return, we offer Patrick the excitement of the growing metro and regional optical markets, along with the opportunity to build his own world-class team."

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