Accedian Networks, the leader in Performance Assured Networking TM solutions, today announced the appointment of Eddie Minshull to the board of directors, effective immediately. Eddie Minshull brings over thirty years of both vendor and mobile operator experience within the telecom and technology industry.

Eddie's extensive experience stems from several executive and managerial positions including CEO of MLL Telecom, EVP Worldwide Field Operations at Juniper Networks, President Northern Europe at Alcatel, as well as various senior positions at Granada Group and Thorn-EMI.

"Eddie brings extensive sales development and implementation expertise to our board; experience that has been honed for a broad range of telecom-based companies," said Patrick Ostiguy, President and CEO of Accedian Networks. "He also possesses deep industry knowledge and is familiar with many key customers in our industry. We look forward to leveraging his experience as we continue to focus on invigorating the market with innovative network performance assurance solutions."

An active participant within the technology industry, Eddie also serves as a non-executive Board member of Gigaclear, a UK Service Provider of fiber to the home (FTTH); and Chairman of ONZO, a UK based provider of smart technology and services to utilities in the growing energy market. Eddie holds Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Studies (Hons) from the University of North Staffordshire.

About Accedian Networks
Accedian Networks is the leader in Performance Assured Networking TM for mobile backhaul, business services and cloud connectivity. Accedian's solutions deliver the most precise network performance measurements, advanced service creation and traffic management capabilities that provide service providers and network operators with network visibility; thus empowering them to optimize, improve and manage the performance of their network, and deliver the best possible experience to their subscribers. Established in 2004, Accedian Networks has an installed base that exceeds 100,000 cell sites and has over 170,000 (and counting) platforms deployed worldwide. For more information, please visit www.Accedian.com.

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