Pathfire and Comtech VIPERSAT Networks to Demonstrate Combined Efficient Video Distribution over Satellite at NAB2006

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Atlanta, GA, April 24, 2006- Comtech Vipersat Networks, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Comtech Telecommunications Corp (NASDAQ: CMTL), and Pathfire, Inc., the leading provider of digital media distribution and management solutions to the television, media and entertainment industries, will be demonstrating a joint video distribution solution at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) 2006 Conference in Las Vegas, April 24 - 27, 2006 in booth C3845. The solution combines Pathfire Direct with Comtech Vipersat's Dynamic SCPC (dSCPC) technology, enabling organizations to deliver both streaming and store-and-forward video over satellite on either a point-to-point or point-to-multipoint basis using dynamically managed SCPC transmission links.

"This hands-off, automated solution brings a new level of efficiency and access to news material for journalists throughout the world. A joint Pathfire Direct and Vipersat solution is exactly what the industry has been asking for in recent years," explains Rick Young, Vice President of Product Management for Pathfire, Inc. Pathfire Direct enables networks, broadcasters with remote bureaus or station groups to easily preview, monitor and move both store-and-forward and streaming video from one location to another. New in version 3.0, Pathfire Direct layers in additional network management functionality allowing for the easy integration with network optimization solutions like Comtech Vipersat's dSCPC platform.

The Vipersat dSCPC platform manages all phases of ad-hoc SCPC connections. dSCPC automatically switches up circuits based on the application, load, or schedule, and then dynamically adjusts bandwidth based on traffic needs. "We are extremely pleased to be partnering with Pathfire in offering a comprehensive end-to-end video distribution solution to the broadcast and news gathering industries," said Roger W. Kent, President of Comtech Vipersat Networks, Inc. "Traditionally, the transmission of video files over satellite has required significant manual effort to schedule circuits and manage bandwidth and connectivity for the transfer. By providing a joint solution, the process is automated, allowing clients to seamlessly move their video content over satellite."

 

About Pathfire (www.pathfire.com)

Pathfire (www.pathfire.com), headquartered in Atlanta, is the leading provider of digital content distribution and management solutions for the broadcast, media and entertainment industries, supplying innovative digital solutions, from distribution to air, for broadcasters, news organizations, television networks, Hollywood studios and other media companies. Pathfire's Digital Media Gateway™ (DMG) is an advanced digital IP store-and-forward platform, delivering news stories, syndicated programming, advertising spots, and video news releases to more than 1,300 broadcasters throughout North America.

 

About Comtech Vipersat Networks, Inc.

Comtech Vipersat Networks, Inc. provides complete solutions that optimize bandwidth utilization for broadband IP-networks over satellite. The company's products enable applications such as voice, data, video teleconferencing, video broadcast, and Internet/intranet delivery to a variety of industries. Product features include dynamic bandwidth allocation and switching, data carrier management, voice prioritization, data compression and acceleration, full mesh capabilities using Single Hop On Demand, and Multi-Transponder Mode. Please visit www.vipersat.com for more information.

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