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MRV Communications, Inc. Agrees to Sell Creative Electronic Systems SA Business Unit to Consortium of Private Equity Firms

Wed, 7 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CHATSWORTH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 7, 2011-- MRV Communications, Inc. (OTCQB: MRVC) (MRV or the Company), a leading provider of optical communications network infrastructure equipment and integration and managed services, today announced that it executed a definitive agreement with a consortium of European private equity firms led by Vinci Capital SA for their acquisition of Creative Electronic Systems SA (CES), a wholly owned subsidiary of MRV.

MRV Communications Announces Management Changes

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CHATSWORTH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 2011-- MRV Communications, Inc. (OTCQB: MRVC) (�MRV� or the �Company�), a leading provider of optical communications network infrastructure equipment and integration and managed services, today announced that Dilip Singh has resigned, effective as of today, as Chief Executive Officer of MRV Communications in order to pursue other interests. The Board of Directors has named Chris King, MRV�s Chief Financial Officer, as the Company�s interim Chief Executive Officer.

FINRA Issues Correction to MRV Communications Ex-Dividend Date

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CHATSWORTH, Calif., Nov 10, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- MRV Communications, Inc. (OTCQB: MRVC) (MRV or the Company), a leading provider of optical communications network infrastructure equipment and integration and managed services, today announced that the Company was notified today by FINRA that FINRA has revised its previously established ex-dividend date for MRV's $75 million special dividend from November 11, 2011 to November 14, 2011 as some banks are closed for the Veteran's Day holiday.

MRV Announces Third Quarter 2011 Financial Results

Wed, 9 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CHATSWORTH, Calif., Nov 09, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- MRV Communications, Inc. (OTCQB: MRVC) (MRV or the Company), a leading provider of optical communications network infrastructure equipment and integration and managed services, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011.

London Internet Exchange Selects MRV Communications to Maximize Bandwidth and Service Flexibility

Tue, 8 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CHATSWORTH, Calif., Nov 8, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) � MRV Communications�, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: MRVC) (�MRV� or the �Company�), a leading provider of optical communications network infrastructure equipment and integration and managed services, today announced the London Internet Exchange (LINX), a mutually-owned membership association for IP network operators and one of the world�s largest Internet Exchanges, has selected MRV�s LambdaDriver� Optical Transport and Wavelength-Division Multiplexing (WDM) solution to provide a core router interconnect for LINX�s Internet Exchange in London.

MRV Communications Updates Investor Website with Special Dividend Information

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CHATSWORTH, Calif., Oct 24, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --MRV Communications, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: MRVC) announced today that it has published additional information regarding the Company's previously announced $75 million special dividend. The information can be accessed under the Investor FAQ section on the Investor Relations portions of the Company's corporate website at www.mrv-corporate.com.

MRV Communications Revises Date of Special Dividend

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CHATSWORTH, Calif., Oct 21, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Board of MRV Communications, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: MRVC) announced today that it has revised the record and distribution dates of the Company's previously announced $75 million special dividend. The dividend will now be payable November 10, 2011 to stockholders of record as of November 2, 2011.

MRV Communications Announces Changes to Board of Directors

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CHATSWORTH, Calif., Oct 20, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --The Board of MRV Communications, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets:MRVC) announced today certain changes to the Board. Dr. Ken Shubin Stein, the current chairman, has resigned from the Board and has been replaced by current Board member Philippe Tartavull as interim chairman. The Board also announced that current Chief Executive Officer, Dilip Singh, has also resigned from the Board.

MRV Communications to Issue Special Dividend

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CHATSWORTH, Calif., Oct 20, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --The Board of MRV Communications, Inc. (Pink Sheets: MRVC) announced today that it will distribute $75 million via a special dividend on November 1, 2011 to stockholders of record as of October 20, 2011.

MRV Communications Offers Advanced Space, Power, Cooling Cost Savings with Enhanced Optical 10G Transport Solution

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CHATSWORTH, Calif., Oct 19, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --MRV Communications(TM), Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets:MRVC) (MRV or the Company), a leading provider of optical communications network infrastructure equipment and integration and managed services, today announced its Optical Communications Systems Division (OCS) has released its new Fiber Driver(R) High Density 10Gigabit Transport Solution that raises the bar on saving space, power and cooling costs.

MRV Communications Demonstrates Award Winning and Best-in-Class Carrier Ethernet Access Solutions at Carrier Ethernet World Congress

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CHATSWORTH, Calif., Oct 10, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --MRV Communications(TM), Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: MRVC) (MRV or the Company), a leading provider of optical communications network infrastructure equipment and integration and managed services, today announced the Company's Optical Communications Systems (OCS) Division will participate in this year's Carrier Ethernet World Congress in Amsterdam from October 10-13, 2011.

MRV Communications Honored as a Top 100 Broadband Company by Broadband Communities Magazine

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CHATSWORTH, Calif., Sep 20, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --MRV Communications(TM), Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: MRVC) (MRV or the Company), a leading provider of optical communications network infrastructure equipment and integration and managed services, today announced that MRV has been named to Broadband Communities Top 100 List of broadband companies.

MRV Communications Lends Industry Expertise to Leading Telecommunications Events

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CHATSWORTH, Calif., Sep 15, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --MRV Communications(TM), Inc. (Pink Sheets: MRVC) (MRV or the Company), a leading provider of optical communications network infrastructure equipment and integration and managed services, today announced that MRV Communications Optical Communications Systems(TM) (MRV OCS) will be featured speakers at leading telecommunications conferences this month in Germany, Mexico and Guatemala.

Frost & Sullivan Recognizes MRV OCS for Excellence in Carrier Ethernet Demarcation & Service Provisioning

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CHATSWORTH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- MRV Communications�, Inc. (Pink Sheets:MRVC.pk - News) (�MRV� or the �Company�), a leading provider of optical communications network infrastructure equipment and integration and managed services, today announced that MRV Communications Optical Communications Systems� (MRV OCS) has been recognized as a leading Carrier Ethernet demarcation vendor and honored with a Product Differentiation Excellence Award.

MRV-OCS Joins CableLabs in DPoE Advancement Project

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CHATSWORTH, Calif., Aug 25, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --MRV Communications(TM), Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: MRVC) (MRV or the Company), a leading provider of optical communications network infrastructure equipment and integration and managed services, today announced the participation of its Optical Communications Systems Division in the third installment of interoperability trials with CableLabs(R) specifications for DPoE.

MRV Launches Multi-Functional Carrier Ethernet Access Platform

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CHATSWORTH, Calif., Aug 10, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --MRV Communications(TM), Inc. (Pink Sheets: MRVC) (MRV or the Company), a leading provider of optical communications network infrastructure equipment and integration and managed services, today announced the availability of OptiSwitch OS940-M, the latest addition to MRV's OptiSwitch(R) OS900 portfolio.

MRV Announces Second Quarter 2011 Financial Results

Tue, 9 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CHATSWORTH, Calif., Aug 09, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --MRV Communications, Inc. (Pink Sheets: MRVC) (MRV or the Company), a leading provider of optical communications network infrastructure equipment and integration and managed services, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011.

MRV Introduces Hybrid NID Capabilities for the Carrier Ethernet Access Market

Mon, 8 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CHATSWORTH, Calif., Aug 08, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --MRV Communications, Inc. (Pink Sheets: MRVC) (MRV or the Company), a leading provider of optical communications network infrastructure equipment and integration and managed services, today announced a lineup of hybrid Network Interface Devices (NID) for the award-winning OptiSwitch(R) Carrier Ethernet access series.

MRV Joins Symmetricom's SyncWorld(TM) Ecosystem Program

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CHATSWORTH, Calif., Jun 20, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --MRV Communications(TM), Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: MRVC) (MRV or the Company), a leading provider of optical communications network infrastructure equipment and integration and managed services, and Symmetricom(R), Inc. (NASDAQ:SYMM), a world-wide leader in precision time and frequency technologies, today announced MRV's participation in Symmetricom's SyncWorld(TM) Ecosystem Program, to support interoperability and ensure the deployment of MRV's OptiSwitch((R) 900 Carrier Ethernet Access Platform.

MRV Highlights Expertise in Packet Optical Solutions for Mobile Backhaul at Light Reading Event

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CHATSWORTH, Calif., Jun 14, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- MRV Communications, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: MRVC) (MRV or the Company), a leading provider of optical communications network infrastructure equipment and integration and managed services, announced today that Dave Stehlin, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at MRV Optical Communications Systems (OCS) division, will be featured on a panel of speakers at the Light Reading Backhaul and Core Strategies for Mobile Operators event, held at the Marriott Marquis in New York City on June 21st.

MRV and AMS-IX Extend Partnership to Endorse 100Gbps Technology

Mon, 6 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CHATSWORTH, Calif., Jun 09, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --MRV Communications, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: MRVC) (MRV or the Company), a leading provider of optical communications network infrastructure equipment and integration and managed services, announced today that the Amsterdam Internet Exchange (AMS-IX) has extended its existing, longtime partnership with MRV and plans to deploy MRV's new 100Gbps optical transport solution in order to increase network capacity over its existing fiber infrastructure.

MRV Unveils Plans for 100Gbps Solution to Power Networks for Data Center, Mobility and Cloud Applications

Mon, 6 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CHATSWORTH, Calif., Jun 09, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --MRV Communications, Inc. (Pink Sheets: MRVC) (MRV or the Company), a leading provider of optical communications network infrastructure equipment and integration and managed services, today unveiled plans for a standards-based 100Gbps optical transport solution that boosts network capacity over existing fiber infrastructures and enables increased bandwidth for mobile backhaul, cloud-based services, data center interconnection and enables increased bandwidth for mobile backhaul, cloud-based services, data center interconnection and more.

MRV Showcases Optical and Carrier Ethernet Expertise at Four Industry Events

Wed, 18 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CHATSWORTH, Calif., May 18, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --MRV Communications, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: MRVC) (MRV or the Company), a leading provider of optical communications network infrastructure equipment and integration and managed services, announced today that a team of senior experts will share their insight and first-hand experience in optical transport, Ethernet exchanges, mobile backhaul and data center interconnection, among other hot topics, at four upcoming global speaking engagements.

Prosodie Selects Interdata to Provide Network Infrastructure and Security Solutions

Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PARIS, May 17, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --MRV Communications, Inc. (PINK SHEETS: MRVC) (MRV or the Company), a leading provider of optical communications network infrastructure equipment and integration and managed services, today announced that Prosodie, a French managed services provider, has leveraged MRV's French subsidiary, Interdata, to provide network infrastructure and security solutions and enable Prosodie to offer a stringent level of security for cloud-based sites to its customers.

MRV Announces First Quarter 2011 Financial Results

Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CHATSWORTH, Calif., May 10, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- MRV Communications, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: MRVC) (MRV or the Company), a leading provider of optical communications network infrastructure equipment and integration and managed services, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011. MRV also announced the availability of its 2010 annual report and letter to stockholders, outlining management's corporate objectives, capital deployment expectations and business strategy for its operating units.

Hub telecom Partners with MRV Communications to Expand Services on Its Metro Optical Network

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CHATSWORTH, Calif., Apr 26, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --MRV Communications, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: MRVC) (MRV or the Company), a leading provider of optical communications network infrastructure equipment and integration and managed services, today announced that Hub telecom has chosen to partner with Interdata, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MRV, to expand its service network in the Paris metropolitan area.

MRV's Optical Communications Systems Division Appoints David Stehlin to Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CHATSWORTH, Calif., Apr 12, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --MRV Communications, Inc. (Pink Sheets: MRVC) (MRV or the Company), a leading provider of optical communications network infrastructure equipment and integration and managed services, today announced the appointment of David Stehlin to the newly created position of Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for MRV's Optical Communications Systems (OCS) division, effective immediately. Stehlin will be responsible for leading the global sales and marketing functions and will report directly to Barry Gorsun, President of MRV OCS.David's extensive knowledge of the telecom lands...

MRV to Showcase OptiSwitch 900 Network Interface Devices at Ethernet Europe Conference & Exhibition

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Company to Demonstrate Its Carrier Ethernet Access Solution Portfolio at the Carrier Ethernet Global Interconnect Interoperability Event CHATSWORTH, Calif., Apr 12, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --MRV Communications, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: MRVC) (MRV or the Company), a leading provider of optical communications network infrastructure equipment and integration and managed services, today announced that it will demonstrate Carrier Ethernet Global Interconnect interoperability for its Optical Carrier Ethernet Access product series at the Ethernet Expo Europe Conference & Exhibition in London, April 12-13, 2011.Ethernet Europe ...

MRV Communications Exhibits Mobile Backhaul Solutions at the International CTIA WIRELESS(R) 2011

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Company to Showcase Its OptiSwitch(R) Carrier Ethernet Access Solutions for Service Providers and Wholesale Transport ProvidersCHATSWORTH, Calif., Mar 21, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --MRV Communications, Inc. (Pink Sheets: MRVC) (MRV or the Company), a leading provider of optical communications network infrastructure equipment and integration and managed services, today announced that the Company's Optical Communications Systems (OCS) division will be showcasing its Carrier Ethernet Demarcation and Aggregation solutions at the International CTIA WIRELESS(R) 2011 at the Orange County Convention center in Orlando from March 22-24, 2011. ...

MRV to Participate at COMPTEL PLUS 2011 Convention & EXPO

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Company to Showcase Its Carrier Ethernet Access and Optical Transport and WDM Solutions to Wholesale Service Providers CHATSWORTH, Calif., Mar 18, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --MRV Communications, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: MRVC) (MRV or the Company), a leading provider of optical communications network infrastructure equipment and integration and managed services, today announced that the Company's Optical Communications Systems (OCS) division will be showcasing its Carrier Ethernet Access and Optical Transport and WDM solutions at the COMPTEL PLUS Convention & EXPO in Las Vegas from March 20-23, 2011. MRV will be exhibiting in Bo...

MRV Communications Participates In CableLabs Interop of DPOE Version 1.0

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

MRV Communications, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: MRVC) (�MRV� or the �Company�), a leading provider of optical communications network infrastructure equipment and integration and managed services, today announced that the Company�s Optical Communications Systems (OCS) division participated in interoperability testing with the new CableLabs� specifications for DOCSIS Provisioning of EPON (DPoE�). DPoE 1.0 specifications were announced at the Cable-Tec Expo in October of 2010. The first interoperability testing was concluded at CableLabs from January 24-28, 2011 and included chip and component manufacturers and equipment vendors as well as system integrators.

MRV Communications to Participate in MPLS & Ethernet World Congress 2011

Tue, 1 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

MRV Communications, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: MRVC) (MRV or the Company), a leading provider of optical communications network infrastructure equipment and integration and managed services, today announced the participation of two of its business units as Platinum sponsors at the MPLS & Ethernet World Congress 2011 in Paris, France, from February 8-11, 2011. MRV's Optical Communications Systems (OCS) division and Interdata will showcase carrier Ethernet solution and service provision tools at their shared booth.

MRV Communications Launches New Web Portal to Better Serve Clients and Highlight Operating Units

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

MRV Communications, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: MRVC) (MRV or the Company), a leading provider of optical communications network infrastructure equipment and integration and managed services, today announced that the Company has launched a new Web portal aimed at highlighting corporate information while providing customers and other visitors easy access to MRV's operating subsidiaries.

MRV Communications to Participate in LambdaNet Forum

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

MRV Communications, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: MRVC) (MRV or the Company), a leading provider of optical communications network infrastructure equipment and integration and managed services, today announced its participation as a Gold sponsor at the LambdaNet Forum in Hannover, Germany, January 25-26, 2011. Over 200 representatives from all sectors of the telecommunications industry are expected to attend the LambdaNet Forum to exchange their views on current technology and market trends.

MRV Communications Announces Excel Group Inc. as Gold Partner

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

MRV Communications, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: MRVC) (MRV or the Company), a leading provider of optical communications network infrastructure equipment and integration and managed services, today announced that Excel Group Inc. (Excel) has become a Gold Partner value added reseller of MRV's entire product line. Excel Group Inc. is one of Canada's fastest growing telecommunications professional service companies, providing unique solutions in consulting, engineering and field services as well as support to leading Canadian telecommunications service providers as well as governments and enterprises.

MRV COMMUNICATIONS JOINS NETWORK TEST AUTOMATION FORUM

Tue, 4 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

MRV Communications, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: MRVC) (�MRV� or the �Company�), a leading provider of optical communications network infrastructure equipment and integration and managed services, today announced that it has joined Network Test Automation Forum (NTAF), an industry forum launched earlier this year to develop and promote interoperability standards for the network test automation industry