WEGENER Introduces Local Asset Management at NAB 2006

WEGENER Introduces Local Asset Management at NAB 2006

DULUTH, Ga., April 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wegener Corporation (NASDAQ:WGNR), a leading provider of products for television, audio and data distribution networks worldwide, today announced the expansion of the iPump Media Server feature set to include a new web browser interface for local asset management. The interface will be on display at NAB 2006, April 22 - 27, 2006 in Las Vegas (exhibits open April 24).

WEGENER specializes in the optimization of end-to-end media asset distribution for multi-site networks. WEGENER's integrated content management and professional network control dynamically drives its new web browser interface and on-screen TV display for a focused end-user experience. The interface is easily reconfigurable for Broadcast News and Business TV applications.

Broadcast News: WEGENER's iPump news distribution solution allows Broadcast News operations to simplify and optimize digital file-based workflows - allowing scripts and video news clips to remain linked together all the way to the news director's desk.

Business TV: Mission critical video, audio and data is delivered as on- demand content to employees' desktops from WEGENER's network edge servers. WEGENER's solution provides opportunities to refine the reach and access to core materials with dynamic metadata category tabs, built-in search engines, and low resolution proxy video clips. Applications include training and corporate communications.

For both functions WEGENER offers an integrated solution to ingest, encode, track and archive media as digital assets. Each digital asset includes video clips, low resolution video clips for desktop viewing, metadata, descriptive information and associated files. Digital asset distribution is automated to remote sites where WEGENER's iPump Media Servers receive and serve content onto local area networks (LAN).

WEGENER is currently used in broadcast, radio, telecom, enterprise and cable networks to distribute video and audio content to millions of people. WEGENER provides tailored and off-the-shelf solutions to reduce the long-term cost, integration and maintenance on every project. See WEGENER at the NAB 2006 in the Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall Upper, booth SU1376.

ABOUT NAB 2006

NAB 2006 will take place April 22 - 27, 2006 in Las Vegas (exhibits open April 24). It is the world's largest electronic media show covering the development, delivery and management of professional video and audio content across all media. Complete NAB 2006 details are available at www.nabshow.com. The National Association of Broadcasters is a trade association that advocates on behalf of more than 8,300 free, local radio and television stations and also broadcast networks before Congress, the Federal Communications Commission and the Courts. Information about NAB can be found at www.nab.org.

ABOUT WEGENER

WEGENER (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, WEGENER's patented network control system provides networks with unparalleled ability to regionalize programming and commercials. COMPEL network control capability is integrated into WEGENER digital satellite receivers. WEGENER can be reached at +1.770.814.4000 or on the World Wide Web at www.wegener.com.

COMPEL, MEDIAPLAN, ENVOY, UNITY, and iPUMP are trademarks of WEGENER Communications, Inc. 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 2006 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 and specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward- looking statements.

Source: Wegener Corporation

CONTACT: Troy Woodbury, Investor Relations, or Melanie Charles - Public
Relations, both of WEGENER, +1-770-814-4000, or fax, +1-770-623-9648, or
info@wegener.com

Web site: http://www.wegener.com/
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