ADTRAN Wins 2011 INTERNET TELEPHONY Excellence Award

NetVanta®1335 Multiservice Access Router Recognized for Exceptional Performance in IP Communications

HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--()--ADTRAN®, Inc., (NASDAQ:ADTN), a leading provider of next-generation networking solutions, today announced that TMC, a global, integrated media company, has named ADTRAN’s NetVanta® 1335 Multiservice Access Router as a recipient of the 2011 INTERNET TELEPHONY Excellence Award presented by INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine. The NetVanta product was recognized as a superior IP Communications solution that allows customers improved functionality and exceptional value. ADTRAN has designed the product line to be part of a comprehensive portfolio of enterprise-class networking equipment designed to lower network costs without compromising performance or reliability.

“At ADTRAN, we have a commitment to deliver superior network solutions. The powerful features of the NetVanta1335 Multiservice Access Router have redefined office connectivity and have introduced a new level of value into network operations. It is the perfect solution for businesses of all sizes,” said Todd Lattanzi, senior product manager, ADTRAN’s Enterprise Networks Division. “We are pleased that Internet Telephony has recognized this product, and are honored to accept this prestigious award.”

The NetVanta 1335 Multiservice Access Router integrates multiple networking functions in a single compact platform: a modular IP router with built in QoS, SIP proxy and Voice Quality Monitoring for hosted voice applications, a fully managed Ethernet switch with optional Power over Ethernet (PoE), stateful inspection firewall, and Virtual Private Networking (VPN). This performance-enhanced platform delivers the high-packet throughput required for advanced IP Telephony, corporate connectivity and Internet access.

“Taking risks to advance IP Communications technology and provide real solutions has earned ADTRAN recognition from the editors of INTERNET TELEPHONY and an INTERNET TELEPHONY Excellence Award. The NetVanta 1335 Multiservice Access Router has excelled in delivering cutting edge solutions. Its customers are extremely pleased and have offered their testaments of support,” said Erik Linask, Group Editorial Director of INTERNET TELEPHONY.

“We are proud to present ADTRAN with a 2011 INTERNET TELEPHONY Excellence Award. The NetVanta 1335 Multiservice Access Router has proven its outstanding contribution to IP communications and provided a winning solution for its customers,” stated Rich Tehrani, CEO, TMC.

The 2011 INTERNET TELEPHONY Excellence Award winners are published in the October 2011 issue of INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine, www.itmag.com. For more information, please visit www.tmcnet.com.

About INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine

INTERNET TELEPHONY has been the IP Communications Authority since 1998™. Beginning with the first issue in February of 1998, INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine has been providing unbiased views of the complicated converged communications space. INTERNET TELEPHONY offers rich content from solutions-focused editorial content to reviews on products and services from TMC Labs. INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine reaches more than 225,000 readers, including pass-along readers. For more information, please visit www.itmag.com.

About TMC

Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) is a global, integrated media company helping clients build communities in print, in person, and online. TMC publishes Customer Interaction Solutions, INTERNET TELEPHONY, InfoTECH Spotlight and Next Gen Mobility magazines. TMCnet, which is read by nearly two million unique visitors each month, is the leading source of news and articles for the communications and technology industries.

TMC is the producer of ITEXPO, the world’s largest and best-attended IP Communications event. ITEXPO West 2010 was ranked #3 on Trade Show Executive’s Fastest 50 Award List. In addition, TMC runs multiple industry events: 4G Wireless Evolution; Smart Grid Summit; M2M Evolution; Cloud Communications Expo; SIP Tutorial; VIPeering; Business Video Expo; Regulatory 2.0 Workshop, DevCon5: The HTML5 Development Conference; CVx; Digium|Asterisk World; StartupCamp; MSPAlliance, MSPWorld and more! Visit TMC Events for a complete listing and further information.

For more information about TMC, visit www.tmcnet.com. TMC Contact: Jan Pierret, Marketing Manager, 203-852-6800 ext. 228, jpierret@tmcnet.com.

About ADTRAN

ADTRAN, Inc. is a leading global provider of networking and communications equipment, with a portfolio of more than 1,700 solutions. ADTRAN's products enable voice, data, video and Internet communications across a variety of network infrastructures. ADTRAN solutions are currently in use by service providers, private enterprises, government organizations, and millions of individual users worldwide.

For more information, contact the company at 800 9ADTRAN (800 923-8726) or via email at info@adtran.com. On the Web, visit www.adtran.com.

Contacts

Connect2 Communications for ADTRAN
Joyce Wady, 919-435-9120
joyce@connect2comm.com

Contacts

Connect2 Communications for ADTRAN
Joyce Wady, 919-435-9120
joyce@connect2comm.com