March 9, 2009, Redwood City, CA- Ampex Data Systems Corporation today announced a contract award for Ampex to supply the Canadian Forces Aerospace Warfare Centre - Electronic Warfare Operational Support (EWOS) with ruggedized Ampex miniR® 700 airborne data recorder systems. The multi-channel data recorders will be used in the EWOS Common Multiplex Bus Recorder (CMBR) program. In addition to supplying the airborne recorder systems, Ampex will provide post-mission processing software and training.

"The miniR® 700 is a fully integrated multi-channel data acquisition and replay solution that will provide for the collection of multiple data formats across an array of aircraft operated by the Canadian Forces," said John Hardy, Ampex Business Development Manager. "The unique architecture of our miniR® 700 solid-state recorder systems allows us to provide the specialized multi-channel/multi-sensor data collection systems required for the diverse requirements of this program."

"We are extremely proud to have been selected by the Canadian Department of National Defence to supply the recorder systems for this program" said Lawrence Chiarella, President of Ampex Data Systems Corporation. "Our miniR® 700 product line offers the very best airborne data recording technology to support multi-mission airborne platforms. Our selection for the CMBR program builds on Ampex's ongoing effort to be the world's foremost provider of airborne mission recorder systems."

Ampex Data Systems Corporation, headquartered in Redwood City, California is a world leader in design and development of advanced data storage technologies. To learn more about Ampex, please visit our website at www.ampex.com