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Globecomm Introduces AxxSys Orion, the Next Generation of Its Popular Satellite Network Management System

Posted on: Thursday, 31 May 2007, 12:00 CDT

Globecomm Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: GCOM), a global provider of end-to-end value-added satellite-based communications solutions, announced today the introduction of AxxSys Orion, the next generation of its popular AxxSys satellite network management system. A robust, scalable platform, AxxSys Orion monitors and controls all of the terrestrial elements of a satellite communications network. This includes the ability to manage other network elements such as routers, microwave, fiber and wireless subsystems. Deployed over an industry-standard IP network, it is capable of monitoring and controlling from dozens to thousands of devices. This standards-based, distributed architecture delivers high quality of service, state-of-the-art security and high reliability with a low total cost of ownership.

Network-Enabled Distributed Processing

With the introduction of AxxSys Orion, Globecomm engineers are taking full advantage of the cost-efficiency and flexibility of IP. AxxSys Orion uses a distributed IP-based architecture to provide a robust, scalable platform. It consists of software running on centralized or distributed servers, which communicate using standards-based protocols with AxxSys Multi-Protocol (AMP) processors serving each piece of equipment in the network. With the AMP units providing device-specific interface, the network management traffic can travel over any IP network, from LAN to microwave or satellite to telephone. Distributed processing lowers network bandwidth demands and provides the best of both worlds in terms of redundancy: centralized storage of all critical system data and full concurrent backup at the same time.

Web-Enabled Intuitive User Interface

Globecomm has retained and improved the features that made AxxSys so popular, including an intuitive Web-enabled user interface that simplifies navigation and operation. Customizable, full-color, object-based displays identify device status immediately and make problems easy to diagnose. Powerful scripting utilities allow operators to perform complex repetitive operations easily, while a comprehensive GUI builder allows even non-technical personnel to build and deploy graphical screens.

AxxSys Orion also provides a broad range of standard reports plus the ability to generate additional reports using any standard SQL reporting tool. System scripting supports standard VB.NET language, requiring no additional compilation or development tools. In addition, a Device Driver Studio Tool provides a wizard to speed development of new drivers without the burden of writing custom programming code.

"Globecomm has been integrating its AxxSys network management system into fixed and mobile earth stations, uplink centers and broadcast centers for years," said Scott Herschander, Vice President of Information Technology. "We have seen particularly strong adoption by military and government customers. With AxxSys Orion, we are offering customers the advanced features they want with the simplicity and low operating cost of an IP-based distributed network. It's another example of Globecomm putting standards to work to save our customer money and improve performance wherever customers need a little bit of satellite to achieve their mission."

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, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates and Afghanistan.

Certain of the statements contained in this press release may be deemed forward-looking statements. Such statements, and other matters addressed in this press release, involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these statements and matters include risks and other factors detailed, from time to time, in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and its Current Reports on Form 8-K, which the Company urges investors to consider. These risks and other factors include, but are not limited to general and political and economic instability in the United States and abroad, including the hostilities in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Source: Business Wire

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