TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Comtech EF Data Corp. announced today that it enhanced its sales management team with the appointment of Marcos Jannuzzi to Vice President Sales, Latin America. In this role, Jannuzzi will direct sales and business development operations for Latin America. He will develop and implement the region's sales strategy, oversee the region's channel and distribution programs, build customer relationships to expand the Company's customer base and meet its revenue goals, and direct the Latin American pre-sales team.

A seasoned satellite and telecommunications professional, Jannuzzi's extensive career includes senior sales, technical and operations positions with Oi Telecom, Telefonica Group, Telmex Brazil, and Embratel Group. Also a former member of the Comtech EF Data team, Jannuzzi previously held the position of Sales Director, Brazil.

"We are honored to welcome Marcos back to our team," commented Bob Hansen, Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. "His in depth understanding of satellite and telecommunications operators' challenges and requirements combined with his knowledge of the Latin American market will undoubtedly prove very beneficial as we navigate expansion opportunities in the region."

Jannuzzi holds postgraduate degrees in Computer Systems Analysis from Pontifícia Universidade Católica Rio de Janeiro, in Business Economics from Faculdades Integradas Cândido Mendes and an MBA in Marketing from IBMEC Business School Rio de Janeiro. He also holds a BS in Telecommunications Engineering from Pontifícia Universidade Católica Rio de Janeiro.

Comtech EF Data Corp., a subsidiary of Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL), is the recognized global leader in satellite bandwidth efficiency and link optimization. The advanced communication solutions encompass the Heights Networking Platform, Advanced VSAT Solutions, Satellite Modems, RAN & WAN Optimization, Network & Bandwidth Management and RF products. The Company is recognized as a technology innovator, and has a reputation for exceptional product quality and reliability. The solutions enable commercial and government users to reduce OPEX/CAPEX and to increase throughput for fixed and mobile/transportable satellite-based applications. For more information, visit www.comtechefdata.com.

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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