EXFO Receives Follow-On Order in Excess of US$6 Million From Tier-1 European Network Operator


QUEBEC CITY, Canada, Oct. 13, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EXFO Inc. (Nasdaq:EXFO) (TSX:EXF) announced today that a Tier-1 European network operator has placed a follow-on order in excess of US$6 million for its AXS-200/635 Triple-Play Tester.

The European operator, which had shipments totaling US$5.3 million for the Triple-Play Tester in fiscal 2010, selected EXFO's solution to support the deployment of next-generation VDSL2 services over its hybrid network access architecture.

The AXS-200/635 is a complete, multilayer test solution designed for deploying, troubleshooting and repairing voice, ADSL2+, VDSL2, Ethernet, copper and triple-play services such as IPTV. Its ease of use, flexible architecture and comprehensive feature set benefit customers by reducing truck rolls and helping them save on capital expenditures.

At the start of this major initiative, this Tier-1 European operator recognized the need to significantly improve operational efficiencies as part of its next-generation access deployment. The AXS-200/635 delivers on this requirement by providing test automation and compliance to close out test procedures. This ensures the test process is done right the first time which significantly reduces truck rolls. In addition, the AXS-200/635 provides flexibility and reliability to integrate with operators' OSS and laptops, enabling a one-button Bluetooth operation to transfer job details and test results. Another key aspect is the automated remote firmware and test profiles management which is a major time-saving feature that further contributes to savings on operating expenditures.

The AXS-200/635 has proven itself to be an automated and easy-to-use handheld test set for this operator's field technicians and advanced field engineers, since it's capable of operating and troubleshooting on bare wire loops, ADSL and especially newer VDSL2 circuits up to the wideband frequencies used for triple-play and IP-video service deployments.

"Repeat business is a tell-tale sign that we exceeded customer requirements," said Etienne Gagnon, EXFO's Vice-President—Wireline Division and Corporate Marketing. "This large follow-on order demonstrates that EXFO is positioning itself as a leading supplier for the fiber-to-the-curb deployments, enabling operators to significantly improve their operating efficiency through test automation and OSS integration."

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About EXFO

Listed on the NASDAQ and TSX stock exchanges, EXFO is among the leading providers of next-generation test and service assurance solutions for wireless and wireline network operators and equipment manufacturers in the global telecommunications industry. The company offers innovative solutions for the development, installation, management and maintenance of converged, IP fixed and mobile networks — from the core to the edge. Key technologies supported include 3G, 4G/LTE, IMS, Ethernet, OTN, FTTx, and various optical technologies (accounting for an estimated 35% of the portable fiber-optic test market). EXFO has a staff of approximately 1600 people in 25 countries, supporting more than 2000 telecom customers worldwide. For more information, visit www.EXFO.com.



            

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