Redback Networks Receives ISO 9001 Certification

Business Wire, Feb 11, 2002

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11, 2002

Redback Networks Inc. (Nasdaq:RBAK), a leading provider of next-generation metro broadband and optical networking equipment, today announced that it has received the ISO 9001: 2000 certification based on a recently completed audit conducted by the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI), an accredited third party registrar. ISO 9001 is a widely recognized endorsement of quality management standards set forth by the International Standards Organization (ISO).

"Redback's continuing commitment to improve quality and customer satisfaction is a cornerstone in our customer-focused philosophy. This ISO certification reflects our commitment to our customers and further ensures the delivery of the highest quality of products and services," said Ebrahim Abbasi, senior vice president of manufacturing operations at Redback. "Our focus on quality enabled us to achieve certification in just 68 days from application to completion."

ISO certification demonstrates Redback's commitment to quality and assures that the processes involved in the design, development, manufacture, service and support of Redback's products -- the SMS(TM) platform of subscriber management systems, the SmartEdge(TM) 800 Intelligent Transport platform, the SmartEdge 800 Router and the NetOp(TM) service management family -- are in accordance with the ISO quality management standard, the most stringent and comprehensive of the standards organizations series of quality management standards.

About Redback Networks Inc.

Redback Networks enables carriers and service providers to build profitable next-generation metro broadband and optical networks. The Company offers a strong product portfolio that includes industry-leading subscriber management and optical platforms, as well as a comprehensive set of network provisioning and management software. These solutions deliver superior performance and scalability, reduce operational costs, and expedite the management and deployment of new services within metro networks.

Founded in 1996 and headquartered in San Jose, Calif., with sales and technical support centers located worldwide, Redback Networks maintains a growing and global customer base of more than 350 carriers and service providers, including major local exchange carriers (LECs) and inter-exchange carriers (IXCs). For more information, please visit http://www.redback.com.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

The statements contained in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements regarding Redback Networks' expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding network configurations. All forward-looking statements included in this document are based upon information available to Redback Networks as of the date hereof, and Redback Networks assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These and other risks relating to Redback Networks' business are set forth in the documents filed by Redback Networks and with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the most recent report on Form 10-Q, and the other reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Note to Editors: Redback is a U.S. Registered Trademark. SMS, SmartEdge and NetOp are Trademarks of Redback Networks Inc. Other trademarks, service marks, and trade names belong to their respective owners.