Globecomm Systems Inc. and WEGENER Announce Strategic Marketing Agreement

Globecomm selects WEGENER As A Strategic Hardware & Software Vendor for its SkyBorne(SM) suite of services

May 15, 2003 - Duluth, GA. - WEGENER Corporation (Nasdaq:WGNR) today announced a strategic marketing agreement with Globecomm Systems Inc. (Nasdaq:GCOM). As a result of the agreement, Globecomm has selected WEGENER as a strategic hardware and software vendor for its SkyBorne(SM) suite of services. As outlined in the agreement, the two companies will work together to cross market each company’s products.

The agreement between the companies enables Globecomm to offer its customers WEGENER products including COMPEL Network Control, COMPEL CA encryption, the MediaPlan i/o ingest system, the iPump Media Server and the UNITY family of DVB IRDs, as part of its turnkey content delivery solutions.

COMPEL is a suite of software products that provides a complete system for content creation, management and distribution. This includes the COMPEL Network Control, MediaPlan i/o and UNITY IRDs. COMPEL is the core server and network control system. COMPEL CA adds encryption and conditional access. COMPEL Web provides for secure operation of the COMPEL system from a remote web browser. COMPEL MediaPlan integrates content and asset management. MediaPlan i/o enables broadcasters to encode, edit and add metadata to media content.

David Hershberg, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Globecomm said, “Globecomm continues to evaluate an array of hardware options for inclusion in our turnkey content delivery solutions. We were impressed by the depth of the COMPEL system – it covers everything from content control, web access, encryption, to network management.” Mr. Hershberg continued, “WEGENER’s iPump Media Server will also be a key part of our SkyBorne(SM) suite of solutions. It enables us to provide enhanced business television services such as streaming media to the desktop and on-demand video in a network LAN.”

WEGENER Chairman and CEO Robert Placek added, “It is a privilege to be selected as a key part of Globecomm’s SkyBorne(SM) services for Business TV and Cable Television; these services fit hand in glove with WEGENER’s products. We look forward to working closely with Globecomm Systems to meet the needs of their customers.”

ABOUT WEGENER COMMUNICATIONS

WEGENER is an international provider of digital solutions for IP data, video and audio networks. Applications include IP data delivery, broadcast television, cable television, radio networks, business television, distance education, business music, satellite paging and financial information distribution. COMPEL, WEGENER's patented network control system provides networks with unparalleled ability to regionalize programming and commercials through total receiver control. 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.

ABOUT GLOBECOMM SYSTEMS
Globecomm Systems Inc. is an end-to-end satellite-based communications solutions provider. The Company's core business provides end-to-end value-added satellite-based communications solutions. This business supplies ground segment systems and networks for satellite-based communications, including hardware and software to support a wide range of satellite systems. Its wholly-owned subsidiary, NetSat Express, Inc., provides end-to-end satellite-based Internet solutions, including network connectivity, broadband connectivity to end users, Internet connectivity, intranet extension, media distribution and other network services on a global basis. Both Globecomm Systems' and NetSat Express' customers include communication service providers, multinational corporations, Internet Service Providers, content providers and government entities.

SkyBorne(SM) is a service mark of Globecomm Systems Inc. All rights reserved.

This news release contains statements, which may be forward-looking within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The statements may include projections regarding future sales results, expected contributions to margins and earnings and market opportunities, and 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 UNITY digital video products, development of additional business for the Wegener digital and analog video and audio transmission product lines, effectiveness of the revitalized international sales organization, the successful development and introduction of new products in the future, delays in the conversion by private and broadcast networks to digital broadcast equipment, acceptance by various networks of standards for digital broadcasting, general market conditions which may not improve during fiscal year 2003 and beyond, and success of Wegener'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 Form 10-K. The Company intends that such forward-looking statements are subject to the safe harbors created thereby. 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 or inferred results. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statement was made. Wegener Corporation does not undertake and specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.