Alloptic Deploys GEPON Solution in State-of-the-Art Security Network.

LIVERMORE, Calif. -- Alloptic, Inc., a global leader in the design and development of Gigabit Ethernet Passive Optical Networks (GEPONs), the most widely deployed next generation access network solution, announced that Lonmin Mines of South Africa, the 3rd largest platinum mining operation in the country, has deployed the Alloptic solution for its next generation security network. Working with their South African distribution partner, Letlhaka Technologies, this represents the first GEPON deployment in South Africa.

"The Alloptic solution allows us to fundamentally re-architect our communications network and significantly improve cost-performance of that network," said Albert Davis, Security Technical Manager. "With the bandwidth of the Alloptic Solution, we are able to converge three disparate networks onto a single infrastructure. That allows us to concentrate our support services in one group instead of three -- saving us time and money. With a symmetrical gigabit of bandwidth, the traditional services -- voice, data, video -- will operate nicely in a converged environment. With the upstream bandwidth, we are now able to overlay our industry leading, security monitoring, and control applications. With Alloptic's hardened, redundant solution, we're able to provide the reliability and deployment flexibility that we need within our facilities and the passive nature of the network has allowed us to save over 40% of the cost of a point-to-point, dedicated network."

Alloptic is an industry leader in the development and deployment of IEEE Gigabit Ethernet Passive Optical Network (GEPON) technology. Alloptic's access network solution has been deployed around the world and offers the only GEPON solution with five years of field hardened, operational history. The Alloptic solution provides a pure Ethernet infrastructure operating at gigabit speeds for today's and tomorrow's security and monitoring applications. Alloptic's newest class of ONTs provide full line rate, gigabit of bandwidth while supporting diverse routing. The Alloptic solution provides the benefits of PON economics with unmatched bandwidth and reliability for providing converged IT and security applications and services.

"Security applications require proven, reliable technology," said Art Schultz, VP of Worldwide Sales for Alloptic. "Working with our partner, Letlhaka Technologies, who have extensive background in security systems, we are able to bring to Lonmin Mines the value of a true, broadband fiber infrastructure capable of supporting hundreds of cameras all transmitting high-resolution video upstream, while remaining efficient in fiber utilization. With the ability to support downstream applications like voice, data, and video as well, the Alloptic solution offers performance far in advance of traditional security networks."

About Alloptic Inc.

Alloptic delivers proven, standards-based, passive optical access equipment for fiber-to-the-home, business, and multi-dwelling unit that simplifies fiber-to-the-premise (FTTP) deployment, enabling ultra fast Internet, state-of-the-art cable TV and worry-free telephone service connected affordably, reliably and efficiently at the speed-of-light. Alloptic's unique, flexible technology enables service providers to deploy true triple-play services, including voice (TDM and IP), video (RF and IP), and data. Alloptic's network access equipment serves communities, telecommunications carriers, and cable providers in the U.S. and around the world.

Founded in 1999, Alloptic is privately held and based in Livermore, California. Alloptic continues to seek exceptional candidates for positions in all functional areas to support our on-going growth. For more information, please visit www.alloptic.com.