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Spectrum Signal Processing Appoints Hughes Network Systems
Executive to Board of Directors
Burnaby, B.C., Canada - October 26, 2000 - Spectrum Signal Processing Inc.
(NASDAQ: SSPI / TSE:SSY), today announced the appointment of Matthew Mohebbi,
assistant vice president and general manager of Mobile Satellite Systems (MSS)
at Hughes Network Systems (HNS), to its Board of Directors.
"We are very pleased that Mr. Mohebbi has agreed to join our board of directors.
Matthew's depth of experience in wireless and wireline communications, including
satellite systems and computer telephony applications, will be a valuable asset
to the board as Spectrum continues to strengthen its focus on the communications
infrastructure market," said Ken Spencer, Chair of Spectrum's board of
directors.
Mr. Mohebbi joined HNS in 1991 and has held a variety of engineering and
management positions in its satellite networks division before assuming
responsibility for MSS. During his time at HNS, Mr. Mohebbi has been involved in
the definition, systems engineering and business management of several mobile
satellite systems. Mr. Mohebbi started his career as a professor of electrical
engineering and computer sciences before moving into industry in 1983. Prior to
joining HNS, Mr. Mohebbi was involved in the design and development of
computer-networking systems and test equipment for voice and data over a public
switched telephony network. Mr. Mohebbi has a Master of Science degree in
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences from George Washington University.
Hughes Network Systems, a division of Hughes Electronics, is the largest
manufacturer of very small aperture terminal (VSAT) equipment and satellite
networking solutions around the world. HNS products include satellite
communications equipment, satellite TV, satellite internet and wireless
products.
About Spectrum Signal Processing
Spectrum Signal Processing is a leader in signal processing systems, designing
sophisticated hardware and software solutions for customers in the
communications infrastructure and sensor systems markets. Spectrum's website is
http://www.spectrumsignal.com and the head office is located at One Spectrum
Court, #200 - 2700 Production Way, Burnaby, B.C., Canada. Ph (604) 421-5422; fax
(604) 421-1764.
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Spectrum Contact:
Karen Elliott
Investor Relations
Phone: 604-421-5422 ext. 264
Email: [email protected]
