TEMPE, Arizona, April 14, 2008 – Comtech EF Data Corporation introduced today its next generation DVB IP encapsulation platform, the CMR-8500 DVB IP Encapsulator.  The CMR-8500 encapsulates IP data into multi-protocol encapsulation format for distribution over an asynchronous serial interface (ASI).  The technologically-advanced platform features expanded functionality over the prior generation, and is ideally suited for high-speed data applications. The CMR-8500 will most commonly be deployed by broadcasters, Internet service providers and enterprise users.

The CMR-8500’s 1RU rack-mountable platform utilizes the latest technology in high-speed packet processing on an embedded platform.  Equipped with two Gigabit Ethernet inputs and dual ASI outputs, it is capable of network throughput up to 155 Mbps and an aggregate packet processing of 140,000 packets per second.  Supporting 80,000 simultaneous routes enables users of the CMR-8500 IP Encapsulator to increase network density and maximize the number of clients supported in a single DVB outbound carrier.

The CMR-8500 provides ease of use, flexibility and reliable operation.  It is configurable in real-time, software upgradeable, and can be managed via Web, console, Telnet and SNMP.  For proactive management and control, the CMR-8500 supports a variety of SNMP commands, and includes both a public Management Information Base (MIB) II and a private MIB.

“Providing unrivaled value and performance, the CMR-8500 offers users a cost-effective migration path from DVB-S applications to higher speed applications using DVB-S2,” said Daniel Enns, senior vice president strategic marketing and business development.

Comtech EF Data will have the new CMR-8500 IP Encapsulator on display at the NAB 2008 Show in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 14th to 17th.  Please visit Comtech EF Data in booth C5942.

Comtech EF Data Corp. manufactures a broad spectrum of satellite communications products, including Satellite Modems, Bandwidth & Capacity Management, TCP/IP Performance Enhancement Proxies, Encapsulators, Receivers, Converters, Amplifiers, Transceivers and Terminals.  All products meet or exceed the standards published by worldwide and regional satellite networks. Please visit www.comtechefdata.com for more information.

Certain information in this press release contains statements that are forward-looking in nature and involve certain significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from such forward-looking information. The Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings identify many such risks and uncertainties. Any forward-looking information in this press release is qualified in its entirety by the risks and uncertainties described in such Securities and Exchange Commission filings.

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