Ikanos' Solutions Selected by Sumitomo Electric Networks for Next Generation Broadband Equipment

Ikanos' Solutions Selected by Sumitomo Electric Networks for Next Generation Broadband Equipment

Multi-Mode VDSL2 Chipsets Enable Optimal IPTV Delivery

FREMONT, Calif., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ikanos Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:IKAN), a leading developer and provider of Fiber Fast(TM) broadband solutions, today announced that Sumitomo Electric Networks, Inc. (SEN), one of Japan's leading communications equipment manufacturers, has selected Ikanos' Fx(TM)100100-5 and Fx100100S-5 CO and CPE chipsets for its next generation of broadband equipment. SEN's selection of Ikanos' products will enable Japanese carriers to deliver high-performance, symmetric 100 Mbps bandwidth as well as POTS-compatible "IP-Phone" services.

Ikanos' multi-mode chipsets are the first to offer many new features for optimized IPTV delivery, such as integrated QoS and enhanced impulse noise protection schemes. These features are expected to enable unsurpassed triple play experiences for consumers. Ikanos' fifth generation chipsets are designed to provide the highest throughput and density, with the lowest per port power consumption, thereby enabling OEMs to offer high-density systems that reduce carriers' capital expenditures and operating expenditures. The Fx100100-5 and Fx100100S-5 chipsets are also backward compatible with deployed modems, facilitating smooth upgrades for carriers.

"SEN selected Ikanos' Fx100100-5 and Fx100100S-5 multi-mode VDSL2 chipsets as they enable us to offer differentiated, industry-leading products," said Tetsuya Taguchi, senior general manager of the Technologies Group and Development Group at SEN. "Additionally the chipsets allow us to leverage extensive past investments in software, ensuring that our development costs are minimized."

"We are pleased that Sumitomo Electric Networks, one of the leading DSLAM manufacturers in Japan, has chosen Ikanos to provide VDSL2 chipsets for its next generation of broadband equipment," said Rajesh Vashist, chairman and CEO of Ikanos. "SEN's selection validates our continued leadership in delivering high-performance, IPTV-optimized, multi-mode VDSL2 products."

About Ikanos Communications, Inc.

Ikanos Communications, Inc. develops chipsets that enable carriers to offer Fiber Fast(TM) bandwidth and high-speed network processing for enhanced triple play services. Supporting transmission rates of up to 100 Mbps, Ikanos' line of end-to-end silicon solutions power line terminals, CPE modems and residential gateways for many of the world's leading network equipment manufacturers. Ikanos' solutions enable fast and cost-effective carrier rollouts of interactive broadband services including IPTV.

NOTE: Ikanos Communications, Ikanos, the Ikanos logo, SmartLeap, Eagle, Fusiv, CleverConnect, Ikanos Programmable Operating System, Fx, FxS, VLR and Fiber Fast are among the trademarks or registered trademarks of Ikanos.

Cautionary Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risk and uncertainty regarding new product features, capital and operating expenditures, and the Company's continued leadership in delivering high-performance VDSL2 products. This forward-looking statement is subject to a number of assumptions, uncertainties and risks, including market acceptance of new products and the continued growth of Ikanos. One should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. For a further discussion of the risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. We cannot assure that the events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statement will be achieved or occur, nor do we undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements for any reason after the date of this press release.

Source: Ikanos Communications

CONTACT: Susan Lehman of Rockpoint Public Relations, +1-510-832-6006, or
susan@rockpointpr.com; or Margo Westfall of Ikanos Communications,
+1-510-438-6276, or mwestfall@ikanos.com

Web site: http://www.ikanos.com/

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