CALABASAS, Calif. & NEENAH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ixia (Nasdaq:XXIA), a leading, global provider of IP test systems, today announced that it has selected Plexus Corp. (Nasdaq:PLXS) as its strategic supply chain solutions partner. Plexus will manufacture Ixia's test, measurement and service verification solutions for its global customer base.

With the industry's most expansive suite of products to test the performance, compliance and operation of communications equipment, Ixia has a proven track record of being first to market with high-quality products. Plexus will enable Ixia to build an even stronger, global foundation for delivery of testing solutions for 10, 40 and 100 Gigabit Ethernet, triple play service delivery, IPTV, broadband, both TDM voice and VoIP, and a range of security protocols.

During the latter part of 2008, Ixia engaged Riverwood Solutions to help Ixia select the right partner to support its growth and deliver best-in-class Electronic Manufacturing Services. After an exhaustive search and RFQ process, Ixia chose Plexus Corp. as its primary supply chain partner.

"Ixia is excited about the relationship with Plexus and looks forward to satisfy our ever increasing supply chain requirements through a close working relationship," said Raymond de Graaf, VP of Operations at Ixia. "Ixia and Plexus have a great synergy from a company culture and size point of view."

"We are delighted to have entered into this partnership with Ixia and look forward to providing them with our world-class service offerings as we continue our vision to be the best EMS company in the world in the mid-to-low volume, higher mix segment of the EMS market," said Mike Buseman, Sr. VP Global Manufacturing Operations at Plexus. "We feel that we are well positioned to help Ixia continue its steady growth and deeper penetration into global markets."

About Ixia

Ixia is a leading supplier of test, measurement and service verification solutions to network equipment manufacturers, carriers, service providers, government agencies and enterprises. Ixia's platform is used to test IP networking equipment of all types and sizes, with powerful and flexible test applications that handle the widest range of Internet usage - from routing and switching to converged applications traffic to validating the service quality of live networks and services. Ixia's multiplay test solutions are acknowledged as the market leader - addressing the growing need to test voice, video, and data services and network capability under real-world conditions.

For more information, contact Ixia at http://www.ixiacom.com.

About Plexus Corp.

Plexus is an award-winning participant in the Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) industry, providing product design, supply chain and materials management, manufacturing, test, fulfillment and aftermarket solutions to branded product companies in the Wireline/Networking, Wireless Infrastructure, Medical, Industrial/Commercial and Defense/Security/Aerospace market sectors.

The Company's unique Focused Factory manufacturing model and global supply chain solutions are strategically enhanced by value-added product design and engineering services. Plexus specializes in mid- to low-volume, higher-mix customer programs that require flexibility, scalability, technology and quality.

Plexus provides award-winning customer service to more than 100 branded product companies in North America, Europe and Asia.

Ixia and the Ixia four-petal logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Ixia. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

This material is for informational purposes only and subject to change without notice.

Source: Ixia

Ixia
Kelly Maloit, Director of Public Relations
818-444-2957
kmaloit@ixiacom.com