March Networks - First Quarter Results on August 27

    March Networks to Announce First Quarter Fiscal Year 2009 Financial Results on
August 27

    OTTAWA, Aug. 18 /CNW Telbec/ - March Networks(R) (TSX:MN), a leading
provider of intelligent IP video and business analysis applications, announced
today that it will release its first quarter fiscal year 2009 financial
results on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 after the close of markets in North
America.
    The Company will discuss the results on a conference call and webcast on
Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. EDT (1:30 p.m. GMT). The conference
call may be accessed by dialing 1-800-732-9303 (North America) or
00 800 2288 3501 (Europe).

    The conference call webcast can be accessed at:
    http://www.newswire.ca/en/webcast/viewEvent.cgi?eventID(equal
sign)2386120

    A replay of the conference call will be available from August 28, 2008 at
10:30 a.m. EDT until September 4, 2008 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. The replay can be
accessed at 1-877-289-8525 or 416-640-1917. The passcode for the replay is
21280761(number sign).

    About March Networks

    March Networks(R) (TSX:MN) is a leading provider of intelligent IP video
and business analysis applications that enable organizations to reduce losses,
mitigate risks and improve security and operational efficiency. The Company's
advanced software suite includes enterprise-class video management, powerful
analytics and comprehensive managed and professional services. Its software
and systems are used by leading financial institutions, retailers,
transportation authorities and other organizations in more than 50 countries.
For more information, please visit www.marchnetworks.com.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This release contains certain forward-looking information, including
expectations of future business. This information is based on the Company's
current expectations and assumptions that are subject to a variety of risks
and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and that may be beyond March
Networks' control. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed
in any forward-looking statements due to factors such as the Company's ability
to attract and retain key employees, increased levels of competition,
technological changes and the successful development of new products,
dependence on third-party manufacturers, and other risks and factors
identified in March Networks' public filings with regulatory authorities in
Canada. March Networks assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking
statements as a result of new information or future events.

    (x)MARCH NETWORKS and the MARCH NETWORKS logo are registered trademarks
    of March Networks Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of
    their respective owners.

For further information: Peter Wilenius, March Networks Corporation, (613)
591-8181, pwilenius(at)marchnetworks.com
(MN.)



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