Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Awarded $5.0 Million Contract to Deploy a Next Generation 911 Solution to a U.S. Government End Customer

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Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL) has secured a $5.0 million Next Generation 911 (NG 911) modernization project for a U.S. Government client, with $3.2 million allocated in the fourth fiscal quarter. Comtech Solacom Technologies will deliver a comprehensive solution including hardware, software, installation, and training for an advanced Guardian call management system, enhancing emergency communication. The system will improve service availability and user interface for call takers handling various types of emergency calls, reinforcing Comtech’s position in public safety technology.

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• Awarded a $5.0 million NG 911 modernization contract.
• $3.2 million recognized in fourth fiscal quarter revenue.
• Guardian system enhances emergency communication efficiency.

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June 17, 2021-- Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL), a world leader in secure wireless communications technologies, announced today, that Comtech Solacom Technologies, Inc., a division of Comtech’s Commercial Solutions segment, was awarded a Next Generation 911 (“NG 911”) modernization project for a U.S. Government end customer. Of the total $5.0 million contract value, $3.2 million was awarded to Comtech in its fourth fiscal quarter.

Comtech Solacom will provide a full turnkey solution, including all hardware and software, installation, and training for a multi-node, geographically dispersed Guardian call management system. The Guardian solution will be deployed in a redundant, multi-geo-diverse configuration ensuring the highest possible service availability with an intuitive user interface allowing call takers to quickly assess, prioritize and handle landline, wireless and VoIP emergency calls. Call takers can quickly create conferences, transfer calls, determine the location of callers and replay recently recorded conversations.

“Comtech’s commitment to innovative next generation emergency communication solutions has been recognized by the selection of the Solacom Guardian solution to modernize the 911 operations of a major U.S. Government end customer. Deployed and supported in close cooperation with the prime contractor, the Guardian solution will further enhance our long-standing partnership with this customer allowing them to focus on critical missions,” said Fred Kornberg, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Comtech Telecommunications Corp.

Comtech Solacom emergency call handling and management solutions are built on more than 30 years of research and innovation in the application of advanced hardware and software technologies for public safety. For more information, visit: www.solacom.com.

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is a leader in the global communications market headquartered in Melville, New York. With a passion for customer success, Comtech designs, produces and markets advanced secure wireless solutions to more than 1,000 customers in more than 100 countries. For more information, please visit www.comtechtel.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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FAQ

What is the value of the contract awarded to Comtech Telecommunications Corp. for the NG 911 project?

The contract value is $5.0 million, with $3.2 million awarded in the fourth fiscal quarter.

Which division of Comtech is responsible for the NG 911 modernization project?

The project is handled by Comtech Solacom Technologies, a division of Comtech’s Commercial Solutions segment.

What technology will Comtech implement for the NG 911 project?

Comtech will implement the Guardian call management system, which includes hardware, software, installation, and training.

How will the Guardian system improve emergency communication?

The Guardian system will enhance call handling with an intuitive user interface for emergency services, allowing quick assessment and management of various calls.

What does the NG 911 modernization project signify for Comtech's business?

The project underscores Comtech's commitment to innovative emergency communication solutions and strengthens its partnership with a U.S. Government client.