MABWE MINERALS INC 
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"A former Perot Systems Senior Vice President, Corporate Development,
Division President and Chief Information Officer, Andrew brings broad
contractor experience in business operations, capture management, engineering,
and M&A within the Federal Sector. He received his bachelor's degree in
electrical engineering from the
"We are very pleased to add a seasoned East Coast government business executive, with significant experience with Perot Systems, to the Raptor team," noted Mr. Wittenschlaeger. "Our strategic intent to execute new project initiatives across the Department of Defense will be greatly enhanced, we are confident, as a result."
"Our shareholders should understand how important the Federal Sector is to the potential success of Raptor and why we are concentrating some much effort, and top personnel, on it. We believe we bring to this sector key solutions to problems ranging from network security to the speed in which data moves to way for the Government to utilize more effectively advanced data applications," Raptor's CEO said.
About Raptor Networks Technology, Inc
Raptor Networks Technology, Inc. has developed the world's first "distributed core" network switching architectures, all open-standards based, that benefit networks that provide newer latency-sensitive services such as video, VOIP, high speed server and storage clustering and the like. This patented Distributed Network Switching 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 at wire speed, in hardware, between spatially separated network 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 network switching products engender the feature set and versatility to run the most advanced new data applications.
For additional information please see http://www.raptor-networks.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
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.
Contacts:
Raptor Networks Technology, Inc.
Tom Wittenschlaeger, CEO
Bob Van Leyen, CFO
949-623-9300
SOURCE Raptor Networks Technology, Inc.
