Digital Lightwave Announces Million-Dollar Sale of Test Instruments with NextGeneration Technology

Digital Lightwave®, Inc. (OTCBB:DIGL), a leading provider of optical networking test equipment and technology, today announced that a major US telecommunications carrier has selected the NIC Platform with NextGeneration technology for use in network deployment. The deal is valued at $1.08 million, including NIC platform hardware and software licensing. The NIC Platform includes portable and rack-mount test instruments equipped to test SONET/SDH up to 40G, OTN up to 43G, Ethernet, NextGen (VCAT, LCAS, GFP), Ethernet and Fibre Channel. Leveraging the unique flexibility of the NIC NextGeneration Multi-Rate (NGMR) module, NIC Platform products can be equipped as needed today and additional functionality can be added later with license-based Test Options. "This major purchase demonstrates the industry’s acceptance of our latest technology,” stated Ted Myers, CEO. "We have been providing portable SONET/SDH test equipment longer than any other company. Our latest developments in NextGen and the extension of our product up to 40/43G further cements our position as a leader in the test equipment industry.” About the NIC Digital Lightwave's portable Network Information Computers (NIC) are software-based, modular products that combine a multitude of test functions in a single integrated solution, including OTN, SONET/SDH from 51Mbps to 40/43Gbps, Next Generation (VCAT, LCAS, GFP), T-carrier/PDH, ATM, Ethernet 10/100/1000M, 1GigE and 10GigE LAN/WAN/FEC, and Jitter/Wander analysis. About Digital Lightwave Digital Lightwave, Inc. provides the global communications networking industry with products, technology and services that enable the efficient development, deployment and management of high-performance networks. Digital Lightwave's customers rely on its offerings to optimize network performance and ensure service reliability. Editor's Note: Digital Lightwave®, NIC® and NIC Plus™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Digital Lightwave, Inc.