WEGENER to Launch New iPump Media Server at NAB 2008

Advanced Addressable Media Server to Support Multi-Site Enterprise Video
Projects

DULUTH, Ga., March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wegener Corporation
(Nasdaq: WGNR), a leading provider of equipment for television, audio and data
distribution networks worldwide, today announced that the new WEGENER iPump(R)
562 media server will be officially launched at the National Association of
Broadcasters 2008 Convention (Booth #SU7911) April 14-17, 2008, in Las Vegas.
Ideal for digital signage, corporate communications and education
applications, WEGENER's new iPump 562 media server supports bandwidth-saving
features, such as MPEG-4/h.264 video compression, file-based workflows and
DVB-S2 satellite demodulation. These features facilitate the creation of
customized, high quality high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD)
video channels for enterprise video projects.
WEGENER's new iPump 562 media server is part of WEGENER's end-to-end
control and playout solution that provides a cost-effective approach to
supporting any multi-site enterprise video project with high levels of
customization per television screen. The complete solution includes WEGENER's
iPump Media Servers, IP-based peripheral decoders and Compel(R) network
control system for live or file-based broadcasting.
With Compel, unique programming content can be targeted to reach
individual retail stores, departments, schools, or hospitals, and can be
rapidly updated by central network operators. Employees at display locations
do not have to manage or interact with the media servers because all functions
and upgrades are scheduled and managed remotely from the Compel network
control system at the central operations center. WEGENER iPump video decoders
are optimized for high quality video and on-screen graphics, providing a
superior viewing experience compared to PC solutions.
"Our new iPump 562 MPEG-4 HD-ready media servers are a powerful complement
to our Compel network control system and build upon our years of experience
with file-based broadcasting products and systems," said Ned L. Mountain,
President and COO of WEGENER. "Together these products enable our customers
to target specific messages to multiple retail and enterprise locations. The
iPump 562 expands the iPump product line to target enterprise and digital
signage solutions where cost is a major factor. This new product utilizes the
bandwidth savings from DVB-S2 and MPEG-4 to expand the range of applications
where satellite networks can be profitably employed.
ABOUT WEGENER
WEGENER(R) (Wegener Communications, Inc.), a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Wegener Corporation (Nasdaq: WGNR), is an international provider of digital
solutions for video, audio, and IP data networks. Applications include IP
data delivery, broadcast television, cable television, radio networks,
business television, distance education, business music and financial
information distribution. Compel(R), WEGENER's patented network control
system, provides networks with unparalleled ability to regionalize programming
and commercials. Compel(R) network control capability is integrated into
WEGENER(R) digital satellite receivers. WEGENER(R) can be reached at
+1.770.814.4000 or on the World Wide Web at www.wegener.com.
WEGENER, COMPEL, COMPEL CONTROL, iPUMP, MEDIAPLAN, UNITY, ASSURED FILE
DELIVERY, PANDA, PROSWITCH, VIDATA, the stylized W-design logo (for WEGENER),
the stylized C-design logo (for Compel) and the stylized PANDA design logo are
all registered trademarks of WEGENER(R). All Rights Reserved.
This news release may contain forward-looking statements within the
meaning of applicable securities laws, including the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and the Company intends that such forward-
looking statements are subject to the safe harbors created thereby. Forward-
looking statements may be identified by words such as "believes," "expects,"
"projects," "plans," "anticipates," and similar expressions, and include, for
example, statements relating to expectations regarding future sales, income
and cash flows. Forward-looking statements are based upon the Company's
current expectations and assumptions, which are subject to a number of risks
and uncertainties including, but not limited to: customer acceptance and
effectiveness of recently introduced products, development of additional
business for the Company's digital video and audio transmission product lines,
effectiveness of the sales organization, the successful development and
introduction of new products in the future, delays in the conversion by
private and broadcast networks to next generation digital broadcast equipment,
acceptance by various networks of standards for digital broadcasting, the
Company's liquidity position and capital resources, general market conditions
which may not improve during fiscal year 2008 and beyond, and success of the
Company's research and development efforts aimed at developing new products.
Discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties are provided in detail
in the Company's periodic filings with the SEC, including the Company's most
recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. Since these statements involve risks and
uncertainties and are subject to change at any time, the Company's actual
results could differ materially from expected results. Forward-looking
statements speak only as of the date the statement was made. The Company does
not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
SOURCE WEGENER Corporation

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