Aurora Networks Appoints Gary Testa Vice President, Worldwide Sales; Extensive International and Telecom Background Strengthen Sales Leadership.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 7, 2004

Aurora Networks, a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced optical transport systems for broadband networks, announced today that Gary Testa has joined the company as Vice President, Worldwide Sales. Testa will be responsible for expanding and leading Aurora's sales operations in North America and throughout the world.

"Gary brings leadership, vision and first-hand knowledge of the international telecom market to the Aurora sales team," said Guy Sucharczuk, President and Chief Executive Officer of Aurora Networks. "His dynamic style, extensive high-tech start-up experience, and proven track record for growing revenues in new markets will help us to continue the expansion of our sales efforts throughout the world. Gary will focus initially on expanding Aurora's North American sales presence, and next on growing Aurora's channel partners and direct sales team around the globe."

Testa was most recently Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing for Gluon Networks, Inc. where he helped develop and introduce one of the first next-generation CLASS 5 switching and access products to telcos and cable companies throughout North America. He previously held VP sales positions with venture-backed technology startups including Quintessent Communications and ObjectStream, and spent over 10 years in Europe, operating his own IT consulting practice and with Harris Corporation. Testa's primary focus has been building and leading sales teams for aggressive revenue growth in new markets with cutting-edge technology.

"I'm very excited to have the opportunity to join the experienced team here at Aurora," said Testa. "Aurora's fiber-deep passive HFC technology and fiber-to-the-premise technologies are exactly what the MSO and telco customers are asking for as they drive higher bandwidth services into residences and businesses. I'm particularly excited about Aurora's new Wi-Fi products, as these will enable us to help our customers achieve wider and faster customer penetration at less cost than they have been able to achieve in the past. My primary challenge will be to grow the team to meet the growing demand we are seeing globally for our products."

About Aurora Networks

Founded in November 1999, Aurora Networks designs, develops, and markets advanced optical communications systems for traditional hybrid fiber/coax (HFC) networks and advanced, fiber-deep broadband networks. The company's advanced technology delivers significant increases in bandwidth and functionality while providing substantial cost savings when compared to traditional HFC network technology. Aurora Networks is privately held, with headquarters at 2803 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, California 95054. For more information about Aurora Networks or its products, e-mail [e-mail], phone [phone] or visit www.aurora.com.

Editor's Note: A photo of Gary Testa is available for download from our on-line press kit at http://www.aurora.com/press/presskit.html.