PT to Reduce Headcount by 8%, Sees Small Charge Related to Restructuring

PT

, a leading global provider of advanced, high availability network communications solutions, today announced it is sharpening its strategic focus and refining its business vision. This multi-faceted initiative involves concentrating on two product families, transitioning away from other product portfolio elements, and operational expense reductions. With regard to this initiative, John Slusser, PT president and CEO commented, "Our announcement today reflects the next phase of our business' evolution resulting from our detailed analysis of our core competencies and review of our extensive product portfolio. Given the challenging global economic climate and dynamics in the vertical markets we serve, we have narrowed our product portfolio scope and have identified the primary forward-looking market opportunities that we believe will solidly position our Company for future growth.