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Veteran Industry Technologist Augments Company's Future Focus TEL AVIV, Israel, January 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Scopus Video Networks (NASDAQ:SCOP), a provider of digital video networking solutions, today announced the appointment of Dr. Adi Bonen to the position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO). His appointment emphasizes Scopus' ongoing commitment to expanding its technological horizons. Dr. Bonen will be responsible for conceptualizing Scopus' technological vision and driving the technological aspects of the company's future solutions. As CTO, he will be focused on strengthening Scopus' innovative edge and implementing it into the company's R&D initiatives. Dr. Bonen will report to Scopus' CEO, Dr. Yaron Simler. Prior to his appointment at Scopus, Adi was a consultant for cable equipment providers on new architectures, technologies and products. As one of the industry's leading technologists, he also spent 11 years with Harmonic Inc., where he served in the positions of VP of R&D and Director of Technology for Corporate Research. "We are pleased to have Adi join our management team," stated Dr. Simler. "His extensive experience and proven track record within the industry and his approach in developing disruptive technologies augments our strategic focus. As an inventor and architect of broadband network video solutions, Adi successfully translates his concepts into products that move the industry forward." Dr. Bonen said, "Our industry is quickly advancing with innovative technologies leading to far-ranging changes for both businesses and consumers. Scopus has an important role to play and I am excited to be working here with some of the brightest minds in digital video and broadband networking." Dr. Bonen received his B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the Technion Institute of Technology, and holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Toronto. * Dr. Bonen will take part in the "Cable's Evolution to the Hyperconnected Network" session with "The Road to Personalized Video is paved with HectoQAMs" lecture. At SCTE ET conference, January 14-18, Los Angeles, California. About Scopus Video Networks: Scopus Video Networks (NASDAQ:SCOP) develops, markets, and supports digital video networking solutions that enable network operators to offer advanced video services to their subscribers. Scopus' solutions support digital television, HDTV, live event coverage, and content distribution. Scopus provides a comprehensive digital video networking solutions offering, including intelligent video gateways, encoders, decoders, and network management products. Scopus' solutions are designed to allow network operators to increase service revenues, improve customer retention, and minimize capital and operating expenses. Scopus' customers include satellite, cable, and terrestrial operators, broadcasters and telecom service providers. Hundreds of network operators use Scopus' solutions worldwide. For more information visit: http://www.scopus.net/ This press release contains forward-looking statements concerning our marketing and operations plans. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements in this press release are made based on management's current expectations and estimates, which involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements. These statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, risks related to the evolving market for digital video in general and the infancy of the video-over-IP in particular and the ability to successfully demonstrate to service providers integrated solutions, general economic conditions and other risk factors. Scopus does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements made herein. Contacts: Scopus' Corporate Contact : Rinat Yeffet Tel. +972-3-9007767 PR Agency: Shuman & Associates Tel. +1-812-272-2596 IR Consultants: GK Investor Relations Tel. +1-646-201-9246 DATASOURCE: Scopus Video Networks Ltd CONTACT: Contacts: Scopus' Corporate Contact : Rinat Yeffet, Tel. +972-3-9007767, ; PR Agency: Shuman & Associates, Tel. +1-812-272-2596, ; IR Consultants: GK Investor Relations, Tel. +1-646-201-9246,

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