Ethernet Switch Market Retreats in the First Quarter of 2006

Ports and Revenues Post Similar Declines

Redwood Shores, Calif. – May 17, 2006 – A recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, reveals that in the first quarter of 2006, the Ethernet Switch market declined sequentially following three consecutive quarters of growth. The report indicates that the Fast Ethernet segment, which was instrumental in driving growth in the fourth quarter of 2005, experienced the most severe decline.

“Although the market did decline sequentially, on a year-over-year basis it experienced a double digit increase,” said Seamus Crehan, Director of Ethernet Switch Research at Dell’Oro Group. “We still believe that the Ethernet Switch market remains robust and attribute the first quarter decline more to seasonal softness than to overall market weakness,” added Crehan.

About the Report

The Dell’Oro Group Ethernet Switch Quarterly Report offers complete, in-depth coverage of the market with tables covering manufacturers’ revenue, average selling prices, and port shipments (by speed Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet) for Layers 2-3 (both managed and unmanaged) and Layers 4-7. To purchase this report, please contact Margaret Miles, call +1.650.622.9400 x225 or email Margaret@DellOro.com.

About Dell’Oro Group

As the trusted source for market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, Dell’Oro Group provides in-depth, objective research and analysis that enables component manufacturers, equipment vendors, and investment firms to make fact-based, strategic decisions. For more information, call +1.650.622.9400 or visit www.delloro.com.