OBIT/Globecomm Systems Announces the Passing of Its Founding President Kenneth A....

OBIT/Globecomm Systems Announces the Passing of Its Founding President Kenneth A. Miller

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--(Business Wire)--
Globecomm Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: GCOM), a leading provider of
satellite-based communications infrastructure solutions and services
on a global basis, announced today with great sadness the passing of
its President Kenneth A. Miller on July 20.

Kenneth Miller was one of the founders of Globecomm Systems as a
satellite systems integration company in October 1994. From that time
to the present, Mr. Miller was instrumental in driving the Company
into the wide range of markets and businesses in which it operates
today. He led the company's expansion into communications services
through its Globecomm Network Services subsidiary, which provides IP
and data services, video transmission and mobile telephony backhaul
and network services via satellite. More recently, he led the
company's strong growth in business with the US Department of Defense
and civilian agencies including the Federal Aviation Administration
and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Mr. Miller came to Globecomm Systems from Satellite Transmission
Systems (STS), where he also served as President. During his tenure at
STS from 1978 to 1994, he developed and implemented satellite
communications networks, systems and products for customers in the US
and overseas. He was responsible for the design and production of the
Commercial Terminal Family, the SC-6 Satellite Communications Terminal
and the STICS IV Multi-band Satellite Communications Terminal for US
customers. Prior to joining STS, Mr. Miller was Manager of Satellite
Systems at Comtech Telecommunications and a Satellite Communications
Staff Officer in the US Army. While serving in the Army in 1969, Mr.
Miller conducted the first experiments using digital satellite
communications over military satellites.

"Ken has been my friend and colleague for 35 years," said
Globecomm Chairman and CEO David Hershberg. "I have never known a
better or more talented person, one I will never forget. The last
thing Ken said to me was to make sure I take care of the employees and
the company he worked so hard to build. That was typical of the Ken
Miller we all loved and respected. Ken was a pioneer in the Satcom
business and a great leader who has left a wonderful heritage at
Globecomm."

In February 2008, the World Teleport Association named Mr. Miller
its Teleport Executive of the Year for his successful effort to
transform Globecomm into a global provider of teleport services. On
July 24, at a ceremony at its headquarters in Hauppauge, New York,
Globecomm will rename its satellite communications hub the Kenneth A.
Miller International Teleport.

In addition to his responsibilities at Globecomm, Mr. Miller was
an active member of the Long Island business community. In June 2004,
he was awarded the Golden Eagle award by the Ward Melville Heritage
Organization in recognition of his contributions to the Long Island
economy. Ken had a long relationship with Stony Brook University,
including the Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information
Technology and the Long Island Technology Hall of Fame. Ken was both
on the Steering & Selection committees. Ken had a huge impact on a
great many other individuals including hundreds of engineering
students and other engineering professionals across the Long Island
region. He was an active member of the Long Island Software and
Technology Network, Long Island for Technology, the Hauppauge
Industrial Association and the Long Island Association.

About Globecomm Systems

Globecomm Systems Inc. provides end-to-end value-added
satellite-based communication products, services and solutions by
leveraging its core satellite ground segment systems and network
capabilities, with its satellite communication services capabilities.
The products and services Globecomm offers include pre-engineered
systems, systems design and integration services, managed network
services and life cycle support services. Globecomm's customers
include communications service providers, commercial enterprises,
broadcast and other media and content providers and government and
government-related entities.

Based in Hauppauge, New York, Globecomm Systems also maintains
offices in Washington, DC, Maryland, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom,
the United Arab Emirates and Afghanistan. For more information, visit
www.globecommsystems.com.

Globecomm Systems Inc.
Fred Dugourd, +1 631-231-9800 x1122
Marketing Manager
Fax: 631-231-1557
fdugourd@globecommsystems.com
or
Investor Relations
ir@globecommsystems.com
www.globecommsystems.com

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