MEF – World Tour to promote Ethernet in Enterprises
Tejas Networks to support the adoption of Carrier Ethernet in India

Bangalore, India, February 17, 2009: - Tejas Networks, a leading enabler of high-performance telecom infrastructure, is actively supporting the MEF – World Tour to be held for the first time in India in Bangalore. The MEF (Metro Ethernet Forum) World Tour will be held on February 18, 2009 at the Le Meridien Hotel in Bangalore. Ethernet services are rapidly transforming communication in the Enterprise segment. This one day event is being held to facilitate an active platform for IT decision makers to learn and adopt Ethernet services for efficient business communication.

The MEF World tour is hosted by the MEF, a global non-profit at the forefront of Carrier Ethernet technology development. This seminar showcases how Ethernet services are enabling both traditional and cutting-edge IT application deployments, across numerous vertical markets and in all parts of the world. Also this seminar focuses on the cost savings to be expected with the adoption of Business Ethernet Services.

"We are delighted to associate with MEF on the Business Ethernet Services Seminar. The industry is witnessing significant growth in Ethernet Services and Tejas has been actively working on Carrier Ethernet platforms to bring the benefits of Ethernet to the Enterprise”, said Siva Ramamoorthy, Head of Marketing, Tejas Networks.

With more than 150 active members spanning the globe, the MEF represents all Ethernet industry stakeholder groups. By working closely with other standards bodies, such as the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the organization's mission is to accelerate worldwide adoption of carrier-class Ethernet networks and services. MEF membership and certifications are highly regarded as an indicator of superior quality assurance. With growing international respect and recognition, the MEF is well-known in Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Recent efforts by the MEF are also focusing on India and China.

About Tejas Networks

Tejas Networks is a leading innovator of carrier grade optical transport equipment. Today, there are over 100,000 Tejas network elements enabling numerous Service Provider networks around the world. In addition to next-generation SDH/SONET, Tejas is continuing to build upon its success by introducing new Carrier Ethernet platforms to further enhance the global customer experience in creating next generation networks. Tejas Networks is a fast-growing, privately funded company and was recently ranked among Red Herring Global-100 Companies. Contact Tejas Networks at http://www.tejasnetworks.com