(Research Triangle Park, N.C.) Hatteras Networks, the global leader in multi-service Ethernet solutions for business access services and next-generation mobile backhaul, announced today that INTERNET TELEPHONY® magazine has named the HN6100 as a recipient of its 2009 Product of the Year Award.

Hatteras Networks’ HN6100 is a modular, multi-service platform enabling carriers to broaden service offerings over any media type, port, or slot from a single, ultra-dense chassis. With streamlined architecture and exceptional flexibility, the HN6100 is a robust solution for carriers seeking to easily increase service capabilities while facilitating cost-effective vendor management. The newest addition to a growing collection of awards and industry-wide acclaim, INTERNET TELEPHONY’s 2009 Product of the Year Award highlights the product’s superior design and functionality.

“With carriers facing increasing technology, market, and business model challenges, innovation and service velocity are no longer just important, they are fundamental imperatives that must be met in order to remain competitive,” said Kevin Sheehan, CEO of Hatteras Networks. “Our solution delivers unparalleled functionality for the creation and delivery of Ethernet based services and transport over both next generation and legacy infrastructures, provides carriers the ideal solution to meet ever-changing market and customer demands. We are extremely pleased that the HN6100’s unique benefits have been recognized by INTERNET TELEPHONY with this Product of the Year Award.”

Since its inception in 1998, INTERNET TELEPHONY has honored a select group of companies and organizations annually through its Product of the Year Awards. Honors are awarded to companies and organizations representing the most innovative new products, as well as demonstrated vision, leadership, and thoroughness. The 2009 Product of the Year Awards mark the 12th year that winners have been announced by the publication.

“INTERNET TELEPHONY is proud to grant Hatteras Networks a 2009 Product of the Year Award for the HN6100. Hatteras Networks has proven its commitment to quality and excellence, while addressing real needs for carriers deploying Ethernet services,” said Rich Tehrani, CEO, TMC. “We’re happy to recognize and honor Hatteras Networks for its development of IP communications technology. We look forward to more innovative solutions from them in the future.”

Additional information about the HN6100 can be found on the Hatteras Networks website at www.hatterasnetworks.com. A complete list of Product of the Year winners is published in the February 2010 issue of INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine, (www.itmag.com). For more information about TMC, please visit www.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.