EXFO launches a Portable Version of Its iPro Intelligent Network Analysis Probe

EXFO launches a Portable Version of Its iPro Intelligent Network Analysis Probe

The new portable iPro provides field engineers with a unique solution to
record all the data needed from any network interface.

QUEBEC CITY, March 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - EXFO Inc. (NASDAQ: EXFO)
(TSX: EXF) announced today the launch of the portable version of its
iPro Intelligent Network Analysis Probe, which provides telecom,
finance, security and IT professionals with a reliable,
high-performance capture and data processing  unit  for 10/100 Mbit/s,
1 Gbit/s or 10 Gbit/s Ethernet networks.

With next-generation mobile network architectures such as LTE,
field-testing teams must capture 100 to 1000 times more data than with
legacy technologies. The widely deployed rack-mounted iPro probe has
the power to capture all that detailed data from the live network, from
all the interfaces required. However, when troubleshooting network
issues, the needed detail may not be accessible due to lack of probe
coverage in a remote analysis or 24/7/365 monitoring system. In such
cases it is necessary for the engineer to travel on-site to capture the
data from the specific part of the network that needs examination--which
requires a portable capture device.

The new portable iPro retains all the power of its rack-mounted
counterpart, including user-plane analysis with integrated DPI, in a
convenient travel-friendly format that meets airplane carry-on
regulations. This enables field-testing teams to easily go to the test
site, capture up to 10 Gbit/s of data and bring them back to the office
for analysis.

"There is an increasing demand from both network equipment manufacturers
(NEM) and mobile network operators (MNO) for a portable device capable
of line-rate IP packet capture on 1G and 10G Ethernet links," said
Matti Palomäki, Vice-President of EXFO's Wireless Division. "With the
new portable iPro, NEM and MNO field support technicians get the power
of the previously available rack-mounted version, in a format that
enables them to easily perform on-site data acquisitions and
troubleshooting."

Visit our website for more information on the portable iPro Intelligent Network Analysis Probe.

About EXFO

Listed on the NASDAQ and TSX stock exchanges, EXFO is among the leading
providers of next-generation test and service assurance solutions for wireline and wireless network operators and equipment manufacturers
in the global telecommunications industry. The company offers
innovative solutions for the development, installation, management and
maintenance of converged, IP fixed and mobile networks--from the core to
the edge. Key technologies supported include VDSL2, ADSL2+, 3G, 4G/LTE,
IMS, Ethernet, OTN, FTTx, and various optical technologies (accounting
for an estimated 35% of the portable fiber-optic test market). EXFO has
a staff of approximately 1800 people in 25 countries, supporting more
than 2000 telecom customers worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.EXFO.com.

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The corporate name of the company is EXFO Inc. The company requests that
all media outlets and publications use the corporate name ("EXFO Inc.")
or abbreviated name ("EXFO") in capital letters for branding purposes.
EXFO would like to thank all parties in advance for their cooperation. 

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