Clear-Com(r) Communications Systems appoints Jake Dodson Vice President of Product Management

Telecommunications Industry Veteran Brings Over 15 years of Experience to the Clear-Com Brand EMERYVILLE, Calif., November 06, 2006 - Clear-Com(r) (a Vitec Group brand), the global leader of trusted intercom solutions, today announced the appointment of Jake Dodson as vice president of product management for Clear-Com Communications Systems. Jake will be driving Clear-Com's technology strategy in Cambridge, UK and in Emeryville, California.

Jake has spent more than 15 years managing successful product lines for telecommunications networks, and has brought over 15 new products to market from concept to production. As the founder of a telecommunications start up, as well as director of product management for two Silicon Valley-based companies, Jake offers a wealth of executive experience to drive Clear-Com's strategic product development.

"We are excited to make this announcement, as Jake brings a tremendous level of product management expertise to the Clear-Com brand," said Matt Danilowicz, managing director of Vitec Group Communications. "Jake will focus on maximizing growth opportunities within the marketplace through innovations in digital wireless and IP-based communication technology, and help create a better framework for disseminating product knowledge across our organization into the field. We are confident that Jake's leadership will drive our product innovation."

Jake was chosen for his exceptional qualifications, after having served as product management consultant for Sapphire Horizon, LTD, where he helped companies develop corporate technology roadmaps and business plans for investment and growth.

Throughout his career, Jake has successfully demonstrated his business and organizational acumen through a number of achievements, including establishment of a complete optical/semi-conductor fabrication facility, which led to a successful 1996 IPO. In addition, his leadership and prudent global management of wideband components drove successful product management teams across multiple sites at E-Tek Dynamics and JDS Uniphase.

ABOUT CLEAR-COM
Clear-Com is the global market and intercom technology leader for live audio communication systems for broadcast, studio, public safety, military, government, business, and event professionals who demand uncompromising clarity, reliability and mobility. In addition to offering more than 200 intercom products, the company also provides consulting, engineering, training, and support services. Founded in 1968, Clear-Com invented the world's first party line beltpack. In 1991, the company introduced the world's first digital matrix. Today, the company continues innovating with wireless and IP-based products. Clear-Com, a wholly owned subsidiary of the UK's Vitec Group plc, is based in Emeryville, California and Cambridge UK. For more information, please visit http://www.clearcom.com.

ABOUT VITEC
The Vitec Group is a global supplier of equipment and services to the broadcasting, entertainment and photographic industries. The company's 2005 revenue is $338 million, has more than 1,500 employees worldwide and operations in almost 100 countries. Vitec Group Communications, a Vitec Group company, has two headquarters: Cambridge Research Park in the United Kingdom for all of Europe, the Middle East and Asia, and Emeryville, Calif. for the U.S. and AsiaPac. The Vitec Group Communications business is dominated by two international leading brands: Clear-Com(r) and Drake. For more information, please visit http://www.vitecgroup.com.

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