Alopa Networks Launches Its Intelligent Activation Core Software for Easy Installation and Activation of Network-Based Services.

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SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 28, 2004

Opportunity for MSOs to Reduce Truck Rolls, Offer Added Value to

Subscribers, and Cross-Promote New Digital Services

Alopa Networks, Inc. (http://www.alopa.com), a recognized leader in Operations Support Systems (OSS) software, today announces the launch of its Intelligent Activation Core (i-A Core(TM)), a lightweight client-side application designed to ensure speed, accuracy, and simplicity of broadband service provisioning. Alopa i-A Core provides broadband service providers with a turn-key tool that enables both subscribers and field technicians to easily install and launch high-speed services in a matter of minutes, therefore reducing the truck rolls commonly associated with launching new consumer services. Furthermore, Alopa i-A Core provides end-user troubleshooting tips, installation tutorials, and system upgrades through a highly intuitive and easy-to-use format.

In addition, i-A Core provides critical end-user information to upstream data-gathering systems, enhancing customer service representative troubleshooting capabilities and providing a base of information from which service providers can draw serviceability demographics and information. This feature is instrumental in providing targeted marketing data for the deployment of new network-based applications and services. Alopa i-A Core also features the unique ability to embed cross-marketing and additional sales or promotional offers targeted specifically to subscribers at the time of install.

"The launch of Alopa i-A Core supports our philosophy of `products, not projects'," said Alopa CEO Tom Engdahl. "Deploying new services can be a complex and costly undertaking for an MSO of any size, and Alopa is committed to providing tools such as i-A Core that reduce the cost, complexity, and time necessary to launch. This is another example of how Alopa products are deployable off the shelf and don't require long professional service engagements to get networks up and running and producing revenue."

About Alopa Networks

Alopa Networks, Inc. is a recognized pioneer and leader in the design, development, and deployment of infrastructure software solutions for broadband service providers (BSPs) for the activation and management of IP services. The company's award-winning Alopa MetaServ platform empowers BSPs to deliver on the promise of the Internet while lowering their operating and capital expenses. Alopa's IP infrastructure solutions help BSPs accelerate time to market for new services, while increasing subscriber acquisition. Through participation at CableLabs and other standards organizations, Alopa is leading the way in defining solutions for advanced services based on initiatives such as DOCSIS, PacketCable(TM), and CableHome(TM). Established in 1999, Alopa Networks is based in Sunnyvale, with research and development offices in Bangalore, India, and field and sales offices worldwide. For more information, contact Alopa Networks at 408-331-1750 or visit www.alopa.com.