SANTA ANA, Calif., Aug. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Raptor Networks Technology, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: RPTN), provider of the world's first "distributed fabric" network transport, clustered computing, clustered storage and cyber-security architectures, has noted new fiscal year activity in the Government marketplace, with a follow-on project kickoff within the Department of Defense that includes new product, services and support business, including additional demand for ER-1010Es.

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"Commercial sales in the current marketplace remain rather challenging, placing difficult cash constraints on our operations, so we are pleased to develop additional project and product business within the Federal marketplace," noted Raptor Networks Technology Chairman and CEO Tom Wittenschlaeger. "We have been advised that this project has received Congressional funding of more than $1.25M for the coming fiscal year."

About Raptor Networks Technology, Inc.

Raptor Networks Technology, Inc. has developed the world's first "distributed fabric" network transport, computing, storage and security architectures, all open-standards based, that benefit networks that run newer latency-sensitive applications including video, VOIP, high speed server and storage clustering and advanced cyber-security. This patented "Distributed Fabric" transport technology enables new network build outs and performance upgrades of traditional chassis-based installations in a highly cost effective manner. Management believes that the unique advantage Raptor provides is speed over distance: data transport and virtualization at wire speed, in hardware, between spatially separated systems elements. Enhanced network reliability, lower power consumption and reduced form factor combine to enable significant savings in both acquisition costs as well as operating expense. Raptor's fabric architecture products engender the feature set and versatility to run the most advanced new data applications, while remaining fully interoperable with legacy systems.

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The statements in this release relating to future product availability, collaboration and partnership, and positive direction are forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Some or all of the aspects anticipated by these forward-looking statements may not, in fact, occur. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, contractual difficulties, demand for Raptor Networks' products, the future market price of RPTN common stock and the Company's ability to obtain necessary future financing or to generate sufficient revenues to remain viable. 

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    Raptor Networks Technology, Inc.
    Tom Wittenschlaeger, CEO
    Bob Van Leyen, CFO
    714-380-6659

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