For Immediate Release - Santa Clara, CA
October 1, 2009

Aurora Networks Expands Sales Team to Address Broadband Stimulus Demand for Future-Proof Cable Solutions
Buford Keene named regional account manager to deliver Aurora Networks' Fiber Deep, Segmentation, RFoG, RFPON and Commercial Services solutions to southeast region

Santa Clara, Calif. - Oct. 1, 2009 - Bolstering its ability to serve cable operators participating in the federal broadband stimulus package, Aurora Networks, Inc., today named Buford Keene as its southeast regional account manager. An expert with more than 27 years of experience in cable networks, design and Ethernet-based architectures, Keene will work with mid-sized cable operators. Keene will play an integral part of the effort by Aurora Networks, the only optical transport solution provider focused on delivering a cost-effective, optimized platform for next-generation cable services, to address stimulus-related interest in its solutions.

Keene reports to David Lang, Aurora Networks' vice president of sales for the U.S. regional market.

"With the broadband stimulus package generating greater interest in Aurora Networks' Fiber Deep, Segmentation, RF over Glass (RFoG), RFPON (RFoG plus PON) and Commercial Services solutions, Keene's cable broadband and industry expertise makes him an excellent addition to our team," said Lang. "Combining our experience in providing cost-effective, next-generation solutions for operators in rural or underserved areas underscores Aurora Networks' commitment to expanding the level of service we can offer."

Before joining Aurora Networks, Keene served as regional manager for ARRIS International and most recently the southeast regional sales manager for Radiant Communications, where he utilized his industry knowledge, expertise and technical aptitude to drive sales success and brand awareness in the cable industry, resulting in significant revenue gain. In addition to award wins for sales success, Keene is an active member of the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers.

"Aurora Networks always has been regarded as an industry leader and, with its focus on cost-effective solutions to evolve the cable market to achieve greater capabilities and reach more subscribers, I look forward to contributing to the continued growth and success of the company," said Keene.

About Aurora Networks
Aurora Networks is evolving cable by focusing on innovative solutions that build future-proof networks to accommodate the cable subscriber services of today and tomorrow. Aurora Networks is the only pure-play optical transport solution provider that is focused solely on cable MSOs. Using its proven understanding of cable networks, Aurora Networks delivers unique solutions - such as its Fiber Deep architecture and digital return technology - to address specific issues of the cable industry. A technology leader driven by innovation and industry-firsts, Aurora Networks enables leading MSOs across the globe to compete with a cost-effective, optimized launch pad for next-generation cable services. To learn more about Aurora Networks' core cable solutions, please call 408-235-7000 or visit www.aurora.com.

Aurora, Aurora Networks and the Aurora logo are trademarks of Aurora Networks, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Other marks are the property of their respective owners and are used here only for identification purposes.