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SALIRA PARTNERS WITH TURN-KEY NETWORK SOLUTIONS (TKNS)FOR LEADING TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES

SUPERCOMM, Atlanta, GA June 4, 2002
Salira Optical Network Systems, Inc., a leading provider of optical access systems, today announced the first phase of the Salira Partner Alliance Program by naming Turn-Key Network Solutions (TKNS) as its first Services Partner. Salira has concluded an agreement with TKNS to provide installation services for the Salira 2000 Platform, Salira's optical access EPON system in selected customer sites. In addition the agreement also calls for TKNS to provide other services such as network design and Engineer, Furnish and Install (EF&I) for the Salira 2000 Platform.

"Turn-Key is proud to become a member of Salira's Services Partner Program," said Doug Lautenbach, President of Turn-Key Network Solutions. "Salira has developed an optical access system that eliminates the bandwidth bottleneck in carrier networks by delivering true broadband services. When combined with Turn-Key's expertise with various types of telecommunications equipment, including optical network elements, there's an ideal match in meeting the demands of today’s access network deployments."

Turn-Key Network Solutions is a leading provider of Inside Plant (ISP) engineering and installation services including material management, rack and stack, RBOC approved Central Office installation, and optical network deployment. The company also offers Outside Plant (OSP) construction services including route design engineering, aerial and buried construction, splicing, maintenance, and emergency restoration. Turn-Key is certified to perform installation services for SBC and Verizon.

The company's customers include SBC/Ameritech, AT&T Broadband, Worldcom, Verizon Wireless, and various others.

"Turn-Key Network Solutions brings to us an experienced and knowledgeable team of service professionals that will help us accelerate the deployment of customer installations in a wide range of locations," said Tom Walsh, vice president of marketing and sales at Salira. "Turn-Key offers our customers an integrated approach to EF&I Services, and we are pleased to have them participate in such a critical part of our business."

About Turn-Key Network Solutions Inc.
Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with offices in Detroit, MI, and Indianapolis, IN, Turn-Key Network Solutions, Inc. is the Midwest's leading provider of inside and outside plant EF&I services, OSP network and equipment maintenance, and emergency network restoral. Since being founded in January of 2000, Turn-Key Network Solutions Inc., has experienced average yearly revenue growth of 240% in the difficult telecommunications sector by utilizing years of experience and providing excellent service to ILECs, CLECs, ISPs, IXCs, Municipalities, and medium to large businesses. The company can be reached at (616) 988-3347 or via their web site at www.mytkns.com.

About Salira Optical Network Systems, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Salira builds broadband systems that are used to deliver advanced voice, video and data services to business and residential customers. Salira’s systems give carriers the ability to offer traditional TDM services and advanced IP-based broadband services in one integrated, cost-effective system. Salira Shanghai, Ltd., a subsidiary of Salira, performs manufacturing, R&D and customer support functions, and has responsibility for marketing and sales in the Asia Pacific region.