GAITHERSBURG, Maryland, December 16 /PRNewswire/ --

- Patton expands TDM, Ethernet, and Metro-Optical transport
offerings by acquiring product and technology rights to the OnSite S10
product line.

Patton -- the leader in carrier-class network access, connectivity,
and VoIP products -- has acquired all rights to OnSite Systems' S10
Micro-MSPP products and technologies.

Patton's OnSite S10 provides IP/Ethernet service migration while
interfacing to any SONET/SDH transport network with integrated QoS, and TDM
switching. The OnSite acquisition broadens Patton's edge-access multiservice
offering for service providers, carriers, and mobile operators.

"As the network evolves, core technologies consistently push
towards the access network," said Scott Whittle, Vice President Product
Management. "OnSite developed key game-changing technology that offers a
compelling solution for metro-transport migration. We are excited to address
the established OnSite customer base by making available the existing
stand-alone S10 series and interface modules while immediately integrating
the technology into our ForeFront Multiservice Access Platform."

Patton's ForeFront(TM) line of scalable carrier-class access
platforms deliver narrowband, broadband, and triple-play multimedia services
for next-generation networking. ForeFront enables deployment of Patton's TDM,
packet, dedicated xDSL, optical SONET/SDH and dial-up system cards in a
single, managed chassis.

"Today we've acquired the OnSite S10," said Burton A. Patton,
Patton's Executive Vice President. "We will continue serving customer TDM and
IP requirements as they evolve. We are pleased to strengthen our position as
a full-service network-access equipment provider by adding metro-optical
products and solutions. The acquisition expands Patton's presence among
carriers, cable MSOs, and mobile operators as their needs converge toward
packet-based transport and delivery of data, voice and video."

Patton's OnSite S10 SDH/SONNET network element enables migration,
interfacing and networking between carrier Ethernet and SONET/SDH transport.
The S10 can be used as an SDH terminal multiplexer or add-drop Mux. It
provides non-blocking TDM switching, and Ethernet-over-SONET/SDH capabilities
with VCAT/LCAS plus VLAN QoS facilities. TDM and Packet services can be used
simultaneously and seamlessly switched.

The S10 offers integrated redundant metro-transport capabilities
with linear 1+1 protection switching, ring ADM, and SNCP/I and /N
configurations. Multiport line interfaces include STM-1, fast Ethernet,
T1/E1, and DS3/E3. The S10 offers AC or dual-redundant DC options, and
integrated EMS for network management and control.

For more information or a free catalog, contact sales@patton.com