Massachusetts Institute of Technology Haystack Observatory Purchases Raptor Networks Technology, Inc. Switches

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Haystack Observatory Purchases Raptor Networks Technology, Inc. Switches

SANTA ANA, Calif., Feb. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Raptor Networks Technology, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: RPTN) , announced the sale of Ether-Raptor ER-1010 switches to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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Tom Wittenschlaeger, Chief Executive Officer of Raptor Networks, noted, "We are delighted to see one of the world's most prestigious technology institutions purchase and install our product in their operational network. What we have known all along, and others are now discovering, is that Raptor's breakthrough distributed switch fabric architecture provides an incredibly affordable 10GbE upgrade path to traditional, chassis-based switch environments."

About Raptor Networks Technology, Inc

Raptor Networks Technology, Inc. provides standards based modular switching technologies that benefit networks that provide newer services such as video, VOIP, high speed storage and other latency sensitive network applications. This patent-pending "Distributed Network Switching Technology" blurs the distinction between core switching and edge switching, enabling network build outs and performance upgrades of traditional chassis-based installations in a highly cost effective manner. Management believes that the unique advantage Raptor provides is data transport at wire speed (the maximum speed at which the equipment is built to operate), providing the highest density 10 Gigabit wire speed offering currently on the market, with the versatility to run the most advanced new data applications.

For additional information please see, www.raptor-networks.com.

Safe Harbor Statement


The statements in this release relating to future product availability, collaboration and partnership, and positive direction are forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Some or all of the aspects anticipated by these forward-looking statements may not, in fact, occur. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, contractual difficulties, demand for Raptor Networks' products, the future market price of RPTN common stock and the Company's ability to obtain necessary future financing.

Contacts:
Raptor Networks Technology, Inc.
Tom Wittenschlaeger/Bob Van Leyen
Tel: 949-623-9300


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CONTACT: Tom Wittenschlaeger or Bob Van Leyen, both of Raptor Networks
Technology, Inc., +1-949-623-9300

Web site: http://www.raptor-networks.com/


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