MELBOURNE, Australia - 29 May, 2007 - Haliplex Pty Ltd, developer of network edge access solutions, today announced that it will launch its break-through HPX-800 Series of Micro MSPPs at CommunicAsia 2007.

Delivering both TDM and Gigabit Ethernet services over a next-generation SONET/SDH backbone, the HPX-800 Series offers operators access to double the bandwidth of legacy SONET/SDH ADM equipment with significant CapEx and OpEx savings. The chassis common to all three units in the HPX-800 Series is so small that two platforms can be housed in a single rack unit, presenting a world first in consolidation and engineering efficiency.

Experienced with and committed to the Asian market, Haliplex has a strong track record of deployments in carrier, utility, government, military, enterprise and transport networks throughout the region. This success stems from an ability to integrate with legacy equipment whilst delivering the latest in triple-play technologies, providing complete future proofing from low-cost, easily managed platforms.

Haliplex Marketing Director, Matthew Tutty, explained that Haliplex has chosen CommunicAsia 2007 to showcase the capabilities of the HPX-800 Series to the Asian ICT community.

"Over the last 12-months Haliplex has gained strong momentum in the Asian market and CommunicAsia provides us with a timely opportunity to demonstrate the functionality of the HPX-800 Series to an audience increasingly aware of our reputation for innovation." Tutty said.

Geared towards enterprise, utility/transport and carrier markets, the HPX-800 Series comprises three platforms: the HPX-CPE-Micro, the HPX-Cell-Micro and the HPX-ADM-Micro.

"The HPX-CPE-Micro is the smallest, most highly featured MSPP on the market. The platform offers enterprise customers cost-efficient aggregation and transport of voice, data and video between geographically separated LANs. This plug-and-play platform is set to redefine Layer 2 transport in enterprise environments, bridging the gap between backend telecommunications technology and affordable, user-friendly Customer Premises Equipment (CPE)." Tutty explained.

"The second platform in the series is the HPX-Cell-Micro, which provides transport in cellular backhaul networks and offers a unique pay-as-you-grow strategy for migration from TDM to IP technologies. The HPX-Cell-Micro also solves the hidden issue of supporting a wide range of peripheral equipment associated with maintaining a cell site,

"Third in the series, the ADM-Micro provides the perfect solution for aggregating E3/DS3 spurs, including mid-speed carrier microwave outposts and other remote environments. A fully fledged MSPP, the ADM-Micro is also capable of triple-play service delivery and router connectivity at an exceptional price point.

"These three micro platforms offer unprecedented flexibility, operational simplicity and resilience at an unmatched price point. Gigabit Ethernet capabilities and connectivity over any media means operators can increase the performance of existing network assets today whilst provisioning for expansion and modernization in the future." Tutty said.

A growing network of trusted Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Value Added Resellers (VARs) has been key to Haliplex's recent international success. Tutty revealed that the product range has been validated through partnerships with such industry heavyweights as: Nokia, Turin, Coastcom, Bayly, Motorola and Ciena. In recent months these partners have successfully placed Haliplex platforms in such varied applications as utilities in North America, major light and heavy rail deployments through South East Asia, and carrier networks in a burgeoning European market.

"Balanced two-way communication with our partners underpins the entire Haliplex success story to date. Through strong alliances, Haliplex is made intimately aware of client and industry requirements, and can focus solely on responding to these requirements with innovative, high quality solutions. After all, world leading innovation doesn't happen in a vacuum," Tutty said.

"With the explosive growth of wireless backhaul and transport networks in the region, our Asian partners have forecast huge demand for the HXP-800 Expansion Series. The next 12-months are shaping up to be a very productive and busy time for Haliplex and our partners in this part of the world." Tutty said.

If you want to find out more about Haliplex platforms, wish to discuss your network requirements, or are interested in receiving more information about OEM or VAR opportunities, visit the Haliplex booth (3K1-03) in the Australian National Pavilion at Communicasia 2007.

ABOUT HALIPLEX

Haliplex is a leading manufacturer of next-generation edge access and multiplexing solutions for Enterprise, Carrier, Wireless, Utility and IP markets. Haliplex designs flexible and modular Multi-Service Provisioning Platform (MSPP) products that are the smallest of their kind, and can be deployed as part of an existing or entirely new SONET/SDH network. Haliplex products allow network designers to deploy traditional or next-generation services including bandwidth Ethernet-to-PDH.

Formed in 1999, Haliplex Pty Ltd is a privately held ASIC registered corporation, priding itself on superior corporate citizenship and conforming to ISO 9001 Quality and ISO 14001 Environmental Management standards. The Haliplex headquarters in Melbourne, Australia, features an extensive research and development facility, and sales offices have been established in Australia and the United States. A worldwide network of distributors, system integrators and resellers ensure that customers have world-class, in-country Haliplex product customer support.

ABOUT COMMUNICASIA 2007

CommunicAsia maintains its position as the largest international exhibition in the Asia Pacific region for telecommunications, attracting over 36,000 key industry personnel from 60 countries. This exhibition offers ICT companies an entre into the emerging markets of the Indian subcontinent, China, Vietnam and Indonesia and the established ICT centres of South East Asia.