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Wednesday November 3, 9:05 pm Eastern Time Company Press Release SOURCE: Digital Microwave Corporation Digital Microwave Corporation Names Sam Smookler President and COO SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Microwave Corporation (Nasdaq: DMIC - news), today announced that Sam Smookler has been named President and Chief Operating Officer. For the past year, Mr. Smookler has been President of the Broadband, Long Haul and Services Group where he focused on the rollout of the Company's new broadband platform, the Altium radio. With Altium now in volume production, Mr. Smookler is returning to the role he had when he joined Digital Microwave in January 1998. ``Our goal is for Digital Microwave Corporation to lead our industry,' said Digital Microwave Corporation Chairman and CEO Charles Kissner. ``With the rollout of Altium proceeding well, along with the integration of our acquisitions, Sam will play a key role in implementing a number of new company- wide operational and product development programs that will position us well for the future.' Headquartered in San Jose, California, Digital Microwave Corporation provides microwave radio solutions to connect, enable and grow communications networks worldwide. The Company's industry-leading broadband, medium-capacity and low-capacity radios transport data, voice, and video for public and private networks in a wide range of global environments. Digital Microwave Corporation brings value to a diverse range of customers through its vast array of quality systems, services and support. For more information visit the Company's Web site at dmcwave.com .