Alloptic Signs Reseller Agreement With Value-Added Partner, Letlhaka Technologies PTY.

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 they have signed a reseller agreement with value-added Partner, Letlhaka Technologies of South Africa as part of its continuing expansion in sales channels worldwide. Letlhaka Technologies serves the sub-Sahara security, telecommunication, and fiber-optic markets.

"Alloptic's GEPON solution adds a proven, feature-rich, standards based platform that lies at the core of the total solutions that we offer to our customers of today and the future," said Corne van der Merwe, Managing Director of Letlhaka Technologies. "We have seen a growing demand for a flexible, reliable platform, capable of supporting TDM voice, data and both RF and IP video services in gated communities and industrial sites. We extensively researched potential partners and technologies, and Alloptic's GEPON solution was the clear winner."

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 leverages a standard ITU PON architecture while delivering a gigabit of bandwidth. With a native ability to support traditional TDM voice over an Ethernet-based platform, Alloptic is able to provide today's worry free telephone services while seamlessly supporting next generation services like IP HDTV.

"We are pleased to be working with Letlhaka in the rapidly growing South African FTTx market," said Art Schultz, VP of Sales for Alloptic. "Alloptic's GEPON solution is proving to be a superior technology for the applications that Letlhaka is addressing. Whether utilizing our superior service capabilities for Greenfield deployments; our industry leading upstream bandwidth for security monitoring and control applications; or, our proven, cost-effective architecture and design, Letlhaka has clearly positioned themselves as the market leader in the design and deployment of FTTx solutions in the region."

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.

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