RBAK Redback Networks

Redback Networks Inc. (Nasdaq:RBAK), a leading provider of next-generation broadband networking systems, today announced that Neuf Cegetel, the leading alternative operator in France, has selected Redback Networks SmartEdge(R) 100 to support a new network expansion project for business broadband services. Neuf Cegetel is one of the most innovative DSL service providers in France and is rapidly expanding business and consumer services across the country. Neuf Cegetel is working on multiple projects to deliver nationwide access and next-generation services that are expected to benefit local business customers leveraging the SmartEdge platform. "During our beta tests, we found that the SmartEdge 100 matches our stringent network requirements because it gives us the flexibility to support our rapid subscriber growth and provide value-added broadband services to customers in extended parts of our network," said Francois Paulus, General Manager, Network & Marketing Division, Neuf Cegetel. "The SmartEdge 100's integrated platform also helps us to simplify our network and reduce operational costs through Redback's sophisticated routing and subscriber management capabilities." Deregulation in the French market allows Neuf Cegetel to deploy advanced service offerings such as VPLS for business customers and IP-based services for residential subscribers. The new project utilizing the SmartEdge 100 naturally integrates with the existing portfolio of Redback's IP-enabled edge routing products currently being deployed within Neuf Cegetel's network. "When your geographic customer base is an entire country, it is imperative to have a platform that is reliable, scalable and cost-efficient," said Magnus Almquist, vice president of sales and operations EMEA of Redback Networks. "We are pleased to be working with Neuf Cegetel to enable next-generation services for their business customers. At Redback, it's our business to deliver solutions that enable exciting new services that are aligned with the network-economic requirements of our customers." About Neuf Cegetel Neuf Cegetel is the leading alternative operator in France. The group operates its own national long distance network, comprising 44,800 kilometres of optical fibres, and has invested heavily in the rollout of its DSL access network. Neuf Cegetel is in a position to produce its own broadband services, control the costs and quality of its services. Neuf Cegetel is the leading unbundled line operator in Europe, with 1.7 million unbundled lines, and has a presence in all segments of the market, providing a wide range of all-IP services to 3 million residential customers, including 1.3 million broadband customers, through its Neuf and Cegetel brands. 118,000 corporate sites are connected to its network and 200 telecoms and Internet service providers benefit from its wholesale services. www.groupeneufcegetel.fr About Redback Networks Redback Networks Inc., a leading provider of next-generation IP broadband networking equipment, enables carriers and service providers to build Smart Broadband Networks that can deliver simplified, personalized and portable subscriber services to consumers and businesses. The company's carrier-class SmartEdge Router family integrates edge routing, Ethernet aggregation, and subscriber management. In conjunction with the NetOp Element and Policy Manager platforms they provide a powerful, flexible infrastructure for managing both residential and business users and deploying a variety of value-added services. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in San Jose, Calif., with sales and technical support centers located worldwide, Redback Networks maintains a growing and global customer base of more than 500 carriers and service providers, including major local exchange carriers (LECs), inter-exchange carriers (IXCs), PTTs, service providers and ISPs. For more information, visit Redback Networks at www.redback.com. REDBACK and SmartEdge are trademarks registered at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and in other countries. NetOp is a trademark of Redback Networks Inc. All other products or services mentioned are the trademark, service marks, registered trademarks or registered service marks of their respective owners. Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements The statements contained in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements include but are not limited to statements regarding our expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future and including, without limitation, statements regarding the anticipated use of our SmartEdge products by Neuf Cegetel and the anticipated benefits to Neuf Cegetel and its customers, including whether the SmartEdge products will support rapid subscriber growth and allow Neuf Cegetel to experience capital and operational savings, simplify its network and whether our products will provide significant and tangible benefits to Neuf Cegetel and its customers. All forward-looking statements included in this document are based upon information available to us as of the date hereof, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These risks and other risks relating to our business are set forth in the documents filed by Redback Networks with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), specifically the most recent report on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, Form 8-K, our Registration Statement on Form S-3ASR (File No. 333-133903), and amendments thereto, and the other reports filed from time to time with the SEC.