Aurora Networks Expands North America Sales Coverage; New VP of Sales and Canadian Subsidiary Enhance Ability to Service Broadband Customers.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 22, 2002

Aurora Networks, a leading developer of advanced optical transport systems for broadband networks, announces the addition of Judy Donovan as Aurora's Vice President, Sales. In this position, she will be responsible for all sales activities within North America. In addition, Aurora has opened Aurora Networks Canada, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aurora Networks, providing direct sales coverage and support to the Canadian market. Garry O'Neil, recently appointed Director of Sales for Canada and the Great Lakes Region, will manage the operation.

"We are very pleased to offer our customers enhanced service throughout North America," said Guy Sucharczuk, President and Chief Executive Officer of Aurora Networks. "Judy's extensive industry experience and management skills will increase our ability to provide our customers with superior solutions and service."

Judy Donovan has over twenty years of professional sales and management experience with technology products in the telecommunications and broadband industries. Before joining Aurora Networks, she served seven years at ADC Telecommunications, ending her service there as Group Vice President of Broadband for North America. Prior to ADC, Judy's career spanned sixteen years at Digital Equipment Corporation, focusing on the telecommunications industry. She has been instrumental in penetrating the communications industry with new technologies such as video-on-demand (VOD) and hybrid fiber/coax (HFC) telephony as well as IP data and voice. Judy Donovan can be reached at 720/870-2821 or via e-mail at [e-mail].

Mr. Sucharczuk further noted that, "Our new Canadian subsidiary places Aurora personnel and services closer to our Canadian customers, improving response time and customer satisfaction."

Garry O'Neil is a twenty-five year cable industry veteran, having spent most of that time in sales roles for leading value-added resellers, primarily servicing the Canadian cable television market. He most recently served as President of ATX Networks, the sales division of ATX Telecom. Garry got his cable television start in Technical Operations for York Cablevision, now part of Rogers Cable.

Aurora Networks Canada, Inc. can be contacted at S-700 Region Road 10, Brock Township, Sunderland, ON L0C 1H0, Canada, by phone at 705/357-2757, by fax at 705/357-9916 or via e-mail at go'[e-mail].

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 4151 Burton Drive, Santa Clara, California 95054. For more information on Aurora Networks or its products, e-mail [e-mail], phone [phone] or visit www.aurora.com.

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