Opnext Receives 2005 "Excellence in Technology Alignment Award" from Cisco Systems

DECEMBER 13, 2005

Eatontown, NJ - Opnext, Inc., a global leader in high-performance optical components, today announced it has received the "Excellence in Technology Alignment" award from Cisco Systems, Inc. Opnext was honored for demonstrating the ability to significantly contribute technology that has positively impacted the satisfaction level of Cisco's customers. This prestigious award was presented to valued Cisco suppliers at the company's 14th annual supplier appreciation awards program keynoted by Cisco's President and Chief Executive Officer, John Chambers.
 
"Cisco's supplier appreciation awards are our way of recognizing those suppliers who have proven to be an integral part of the Cisco supply chain team," said Steve Darendinger, vice president, Global Supplier Management, Cisco Systems, Inc. "These suppliers accept the challenge of going the extra mile to support Cisco's business requirements, and we are pleased to distinguish their efforts."

"Opnext is honored to receive top recognition from Cisco," said Harry Bosco, CEO and president of Opnext, Inc. "This recognition reinforces Opnext's solid commitment and dedication to developing key technologies and meeting our customers' needs."

About Opnext
Opnext, Inc., is a global leader in high-performance optical components, including high power lasers, laser diode modules, transmitters and receivers, XENPAK modules, optical transceivers and optical transponders (SerDes transceivers). Formed out of Hitachi, Opnext brings over 30 years experience to the design, development and manufacture of high-performance components and subsystems that power today's access communications, backbone, metro, information and industrial markets. Opnext provides world-class customer service, and has been recognized with service awards from Cisco and CIENA. For additional information, see the Opnext web site at www.opnext.com.

Editorial Contacts:
Rebecca B. Andersen
Opnext, Inc.
(P) 732.544.3338
(F) 732.544.3561
RAndersen@opnext.com

Keira Shein
410.363.9494
Keira@wilkinsonshein.com

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