(Research Triangle Park, N.C.) Hatteras Networks, the global leader in multi-service Ethernet solutions for enterprise access services and next-generation mobile backhaul, announced today that its HN6100 platform for Ethernet business services and mobile backhaul is among the winners of Technology Marketing Corporation’s (TMC) “2009 4GWE Product of the Year” awards. Honoring the industry’s most innovative, forward-thinking 4G, IP, and wireless network products and organizations, the annual list of award winners was announced on December 30, 2009.

The 2009 4GWE Product of the Year honors are awarded to a select list of companies demonstrating vision, leadership, and a commitment to excellence. With this latest in a string of awards for exceptional design, scalability, and performance, the HN6100 has been firmly established as the industry’s most effective, dependable solution for carriers seeking to better manage costs and leverage new service-driven revenue opportunities.

“The HN6100 is uniquely able to support a complete range of Ethernet business and mobile backhaul applications, enabling carriers to reliably roll out services across any media type through any port or slot from a single compact, ultra-dense chassis. The platform gives organizations the flexibility and scalability needed to effectively compete in a challenging economic environment,” said Kevin Sheehan, CEO, Hatteras Networks. “We are very pleased the HN6100 has been recognized with this 4GWE Product of the Year Award for its innovative design and outstanding value.”

“4GWE Product of the Year Awards have been granted to a select list of companies who have proven their commitment to quality and excellence while addressing real needs in the marketplace,” said Rich Tehrani, CEO, TMC. “We’re proud to honor these companies for their accomplishments in the advancement of the 4G industry.”

Additional information about the HN6100 can be found on the Hatteras Networks website at www.hatterasnetworks.com. A complete list of TMC’s 2009 4GWE Product of the Year Award winners is available online at http://4g-wirelessevolution.tmcnet.com/.

Hatteras Networks is redefining the way carriers think about Ethernet services. Hatteras Networks’ Carrier Ethernet service delivery solutions are leading service providers worldwide to a significant expansion of the Metro Ethernet market, which had previously been limited by legacy technologies in the access network. Now service providers are empowered to cost-effectively offer 100 Mbps Ethernet services over existing facilities, enabling businesses to migrate from legacy networks to transparent Ethernet services for voice and data business connectivity, infrastructure backhaul and mobile wireless backhaul solutions.

Already deployed on five continents, Hatteras Networks Ethernet solutions are enabling a market expansion for carriers that is as significant for business services as “triple play” is for residential. For more information, visit www.hatterasnetworks.com.