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For Immediate Release - Santa Clara, CA and San Diego, CA,
May 12, 2003

Aurora Networks and Path 1 Network Technologies Announce Reseller Agreement

Path 1 and Aurora Join Forces to Expand Solutions for Cable MSO Market

Santa Clara, CA. and San Diego, CA. — May 12, 2003 — Aurora Networks, a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced optical transport and distribution systems for broadband networks, and Path 1 Network Technologies, the pioneer and industry leader in providing broadcast quality video over packet-based IP networks, announced today the signing of a reseller agreement to provide new solutions for cable television multiple system operators (MSOs) in the United States and other regions of the world.

"Our objective is to expand the breadth of the transport solutions we are providing to our customers," said Aurora President and CEO, Guy Sucharczuk, who added, "Our relationship with Path 1 enables us to add video-on-demand (VOD) transport to our EtherTransport and HFC solutions. We believe Path 1’s vidX product family complements our own products, and fits perfectly into the most cost-effective VOD architectures."

The agreement encompasses all members of Path 1’s Chameleon vidX product family, including products that enable both video-on-demand and digital broadcast television channels to be delivered over IP networks.

Path 1 and Aurora have already worked together to present a bid for a cable MSO system, and Path 1 products will be demonstrated in Aurora’s booth at the Society of Cable and Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) Cable-Tec Expo at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, May 12 -14, 2003, booth #740.

Commenting about the announcement, Fred Cary, Chairman and CEO of Path 1 stated, "Guy and his team at Aurora have a deep understanding of, and experience in, the cable MSO marketplace. We look forward to working together to bring open solutions to our customers, including new solutions that we will develop together."

Path 1 Network Technologies has developed video-over-IP networking products that enable cable MSOs to migrate to IP-based networks without discarding their existing cable plant equipment or installing additional fiber to deliver advanced video services to their customers. The products range from video multiplexers that enable VOD to video demultiplexers that enable existing broadcast, local content and ASI-based video servers to migrate to IP-based network transport.

About Path 1 Network Technologies, Inc.
Path 1 Network Technologies Inc. is the pioneer and industry leader in providing broadcast quality video over packet-based (GigE) networks. From the delivery and distribution of broadcast materials to video-on-demand (VOD), Path 1’s video infrastructure platforms allow high quality transmission of point-to-point, multipoint and multiplexed data over legacy IP systems. Patented technology and unique know-how enable stable and error-free transport of real time video, including broadcasts and entertainment content exchanges. Path 1’s capabilities have appeal to carrier, broadcast, networking and entertainment companies as well as enterprise and government markets. For additional information please visit http://www.path1.com or call (877) 663-7284.

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 network technology. Aurora Networks is privately held, with headquarters at 2803 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054-1838. For more information on Aurora Networks or its products, e-mail info@aurora.com, phone 408.235.7000 or visit www.aurora.com.