Calabasas, Calif. -- (June 17, 2008) - Ixia (Nasdaq: XXIA), a leading, global provider of IP performance test systems, invites visitors to the NXTcomm08 trade show in Las Vegas to view Ixia's initial implementation of 100 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) line-rate traffic generation and analysis and to see Ixia Carrier Ethernet test solutions in action on the show floor. Ixia representatives will also speak at two panels during the show. See details, below.

100 GbE demonstration

Where: Infinera's booth (#5607). A more in-depth private demonstration is available by appointment at room MSL4704.

What: Avago Technologies, Infinera and Ixia are collaborating on live demonstrations that will send 100 Gigabit Ethernet (100 GbE) traffic over a long-haul network from Infinera's booth. Ixia will demonstrate an initial implementation of 100 GbE line-rate traffic generation and analysis. The traffic will be handed off to a 100 GbE interface on the Infinera DTN DWDM transport system. The 100 GbE signal is then switched and transported by the DTN through a long-haul DWDM network to Los Angeles, where it will be looped back and then transported back to the Infinera booth in Las Vegas.

When: June 17 and 18, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 19, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Carrier Ethernet

Where: Nortel's Booth (#2051), Exhibit Hall A.

What: Nortel and key industry solutions providers will launch the Carrier Ethernet Ecosystem at the show and, for the first time, demonstrate "How PBT can seamlessly operate a multivendor environment." Ixia will participate with its PBT/PBB-TE solution.

When: June 17 and 18, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 19, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Matisse Networks

Where: Booth SU4511

What: A live demonstration of its EtherBurst Packet WDM system using Ixia's IxNetwork™ testing suite to simulate a combined traffic consisting of 60 Gbps triple-play (voice, video and data) and high-bandwidth low-latency business Ethernet services.

When: June 17 and 18, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 19, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Panel discussion details

What: IMS/NGN Interoperability (Plugfest 5) Results Announcement and Forum

Where: Forum Theater, SL 9008

When: 10 a.m to 10:50 a.m., Wednesday, June 18

Moderator: Michael Khalilian, chairman and president, NGN & IMS Forums

Speakers:
Nigel Upton, general manager, BSS Products, HP
Pierre Lynch, technical product manager, VoIP & Wireless Core, Ixia
Stephen French, senior manager, Global Marketing Programs,Tekelec
Ranjith Mukundan, director, Wipro Technologies

What: Mobile Backhaul, sponsored by the Metro Ethernet Forum

Where: MEF booth SL 4409

When: 11:15 a.m. to 12 noon, Thursday June 19

Moderator: Aditi Das Patnaik, Tejas Network

Speakers:
Jeremy Brayley, ECI I
Mike Haugh, senior product manager, Network Infrastructure Group, Ixia
Dan Lewallen, Tellabs

About Ixia
Ixia is a leading provider of IP service verification platforms and performance test systems for IP-based infrastructure and services. Ixia's test systems are used by network and telephony equipment manufacturers, semiconductor manufacturers, service providers, governments and enterprises to validate the performance and reliability of complex IP networks, devices, and applications. Ixia's multiplay test systems address the growing need to test voice, video, and data services and network capability under real-world conditions.
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