Matisse Networks Strengthens Engineering Operations In Hyderbad

Appoints Head of India Design Center

April 26, 2005 – Hyderabad, India – Matisse Networks, innovator of DWDM Packet Switching for Multi-Service Metro Networks, today announced the appointment of a Head for its India Design Center based in Hyderabad.

“Most companies tap India’s technical resources for project-based outsourcing or to develop products using mature technologies,” said Sam Mathan, CEO of Matisse Networks and a native of Hyderabad. “Matisse, on the other hand, relies on the world class team we have built here in Hyderabad for software development for our leading edge DWDM Packet Switching products. Today’s appointment of L.R. Jayanthi underscores our ongoing commitment to the region.”

“With break through technology, Matisse is among the most forward thinking networking companies in the world today,” said Ms. Jayanthi, Head of Matisse’s India Design Center. “I’m flattered to head this world-class team of software engineering talent that will play a critical role in Matisse’s success.”

Ms. Jayanthi has a distinguished career, and has been active in the Hyderabad R&D community for over 25 years. Most recently Technical Director at Analog Devices Hyderabad, she was responsible for networking product development, validation, and customer support.

Matisse’s India Design Center has been in operation since July 2003, and has primary responsibility for Matisse’s innovative distributed layer 2 and layer 3 switching and routing functionality, as well as for network management applications.

Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Matisse is leveraging patented DWDM packet switching technology to develop multi-service metro transport infrastructure. Having raised over $21M, Matisse is backed by the leading venture firms Menlo Ventures, Walden International and Woodside Fund. Additional information on Matisse is available at: http://www.matissenetworks.com.