Vecima Networks Announces Operational Cost Reductions

VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - April 19, 2011) - Vecima Networks Inc. (TSX:VCM) today announces that it is taking steps to implement a cost-saving initiative to facilitate the Company's return to operational profitability. As a result, the Company expects to reduce expenses by approximately $6 million in fiscal 2012. The savings will be primarily derived from an 18% reduction in personnel effective immediately.

A strong Canadian dollar, continued weak economic conditions in the US, reduced demand for legacy solutions and slower than anticipated sales growth of new products have created a challenging environment for the Company to remain profitable at current sales levels. The Company believes that this ongoing cost-saving program together with continued strategic focus on new-product market development will lead the Company to profitability through the current economic environment. Vecima is prioritizing its resources and focusing its efforts on sales growth of new products. The reduced cost structure aims to deliver profitability within the current conditions and to capitalize on growth of new products as they mature. The Company continues to see evidence that the markets for these new products remain strong based on indications from customers although sales increases have clearly been affected by the timing of ramp up.

"We are determined to take advantage of the opportunity to generate sales growth from new products in which we have invested significant R&D resources over the course of years. At the same time, we must continue to ensure the company remains strong and executes a plan to return to operational profitability," said Dr. Surinder Kumar, Chairman and CEO of Vecima. "We know that employment adjustments are never easy and we sincerely appreciate the contribution and dedication of the staff affected by today's announcement and of those who will drive the Company forward."

About Vecima Networks

Vecima Networks Inc. (TSX:VCM) designs, manufactures and sells products that enable broadband access to cable, wireless and telephony networks. Vecima's hardware products incorporate original embedded software to meet the complex requirements of next-generation, high-speed digital networks. Service providers use Vecima's solutions to deliver services to a converging worldwide broadband market, including what are commonly known as "triple play" (voice, video and data) and "quadruple play" (voice, video, data and wireless) services. Vecima's solutions allow service providers to rapidly and cost-effectively bridge the final network segment that connects the system directly to end users, commonly referred to as "the last mile", by overcoming the bottleneck resulting from insufficient carrying capacity in legacy, last mile infrastructures. Vecima's products are directed at two principal markets: Converged Wired Solutions and Broadband Wireless. The Company has also developed and continues to focus on developing products to address emerging markets such as Voice over Internet Protocol, fibre to the home and IP video. For further information, visit www.vecima.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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