Tut Systems and WEGENER Co-Sponsor Webinar on MPEG-4 Technology

DULUTH, Ga., July 28  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tut Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:TUTS) and Wegener Corporation (NASDAQ:WGNR) today jointly announced they are co-sponsoring a webinar on MPEG-4 technology.  Tut Systems, Inc. delivers industry leading content processing for deploying next-generation video and IP services over broadband networks.  WEGENER provides high definition MPEG-4/h.264 set tops for the telecomm industry, as well as equipment for television, audio and data distribution networks worldwide.

This Webinar considers the benefits of deploying MPEG-4 technology for next-generation residential IP video services. It will provide an overview of MPEG-4 and the latest standardization work, discussing the value it brings to service providers' operational networks. As the amount of high-definition content grows in IPTV deployments worldwide, MPEG-4 will be a critical feature in enabling such a network differentiator. This Webinar will explore how vendors and service providers are taking advantage of MPEG-4 technology through the end-to-end IPTV supply chain, from the headend system through to the IP set top box. Join Tut Systems and WEGENER as they explain the uses and benefits of MPEG-4 technology.

Keith Wymbs, Director of Strategic Marketing for Tut Systems, Inc, and Ned Mountain, President and Chief Operating Officer of WEGENER, are the presenters for the Webinar.  The online event titled: MPEG-4: Ready for Prime Time? is scheduled for August 1st, 12:00 p.m. (EDT).  To register, please visit: http://www.lightreading.com/webinar.asp?doc_id=27877&promo=26653.

About Tut Systems, Inc.

Tut Systems, Inc. delivers advanced content processing and distribution products as well as comprehensive system integration services for deploying next-generation data and video services over broadband networks.  Service providers, content providers and government agencies worldwide use Tut Systems solutions to deliver broadcast-quality video over broadband networks.  Tut Systems is headquartered in Lake Oswego, OR.  For more information visit http://www.tutsys.com/ or call [phone].

  ** Astria is a registered trademark of Tut Systems, Inc. **

  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 http://www.wegener.com/.

** COMPEL, MEDIAPLAN, ENVOY, UNITY, and iPUMP are trademarks of WEGENER Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved.  **

ABOUT LIGHTREADING INC.

Light Reading is the definitive online destination for the highest quality, up-to-the minute information on next-generation networks. The Light Reading Inc. network of sites delivers comprehensive industry news and analysis on telecommunications, the wireless enterprise, storage, and security.  For more information, visit http://www.lightreading.com/. 

DATASOURCE: Wegener Corporation



CONTACT:  Keith J. Wymbs of Tut Systems, [phone], or

; or Troy Woodbury - Investor Relations, or Melanie Charles -

Public Relations, both of WEGENER, [phone], or fax, [phone],

or  



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

http://www.tutsys.com/

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