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WFI Wins Global Combat Support System (GCSS) Award Valued at Approximately $10 Million

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SAN DIEGO, April 12, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ — WFI (Nasdaq: WFII), a global leader in the design, deployment, and management of wireless communication networks, information technology solutions and security systems, announced today that it has been selected to work with a major government contractor to provide software development and integration services for the Global Combat Support System (GCSS). WFI’s portion of the contract has an estimated potential value of approximately $10 million over a 4 year period of performance.

The work awarded under a subcontract with the prime systems integrator for the project provides system engineering and development support for GCSS. As a part of an Integrated team, WFI will provide information systems and software engineering expertise, DoD Logistics subject matter expertise, systems testing support and task management services spanning the breadth of the GCSS mission. This work will result in the installation of the GCSS system at strategic server locations, supporting the combatant commands, their components, and other activities as designated and prioritized by the joint staff J4 and the GCSS program manager (PM).

GCSS supports the combatant commands and joint task forces (JTF) by supplying read-only access to comprehensive combat support (CS) information from authoritative data sources. This access provides the warfighter with a single, end-to-end capability to manage and monitor units, personnel and equipment through all stages of the mobilization process. By providing access to high-level integrated information and decision support tools, GCSS enhances the ability of combatant commands and JTF commanders to make timely, informed decisions.

“This important software development contract will allow us to continue to improve the ability of combatant commanders, their components and JTF commanders to provide mission critical logistics support to the warfighter,” said Robin Mickle, President of WFI Government Services, Inc. “It also provides an opportunity to assist the DoD in its movement towards Net-Centric Enterprise Services (NCES) and Services Oriented Architecture (SOA).”

Eric DeMarco, WFI’s President and CEO commented on the GCSS Award, “The GCSS win is another step forward in our strategy to build the Company’s Government Division, which typically includes longer-term contract vehicles and overall added stability and predictability to WFI’s business model.”

WFI’s Government Division has supported the Global Combat Support System Project Management Office since 2000, successfully transitioning multiple new capabilities into GCSS, including the Joint Logistics query tool, Watchboard, Order of Battle, and Transportation Force Closure capabilities.

WFI Government Services, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of WFI with offices and project locations throughout the United States. Areas of expertise include technical resources consulting, logistics and RFID solutions, homeland security and public safety applications and integrated network services.

About WFI

Headquartered in San Diego, CA, WFI is an independent provider of systems engineering, network services and technical outsourcing for the world’s largest wireless carriers, enterprise customers and for government agencies. The company provides the design, deployment, integration, and the overall management of wired and wireless networks which deliver voice and data communication, and which support advanced security systems. WFI has performed work in over 100 countries since its founding in 1994. News and information are available at www.wfinet.com. (code: WFI-mb)

Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains certain forward-looking statements including, without limitation, expressed or implied statements concerning the Company’s expectations regarding anticipated operating results for 2006, future financial performance and cash flows and market developments that involve risks and uncertainties. Such statements are only predictions, and the Company’s actual results may differ materially. Factors that may cause the Company’s results to differ include, but are not limited to: changes in the scope or timing of the Company’s projects; changes or cutbacks in spending by the US Department of Defense, which could cause delays or cancellations of key government contracts; slowdowns in telecommunications infrastructure spending in the United States and globally, which could delay network deployment and reduce demand for the Company’s services; the timing, rescheduling or cancellation of significant customer contracts and agreements, or consolidation by or the loss of key customers; failure to successfully consummate acquisitions or integrate acquired operations; the rate of adoption of telecom outsourcing by network carriers and equipment suppliers; the rate of growth of adoption of WLAN and wireless security systems by enterprises; and competition in the marketplace which could reduce revenues and profit margins. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. These and other risk factors are more fully discussed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2005 and in other filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Media/Investor Contact: Michael Baehr VP of Corporate Communications & Investor Relations WFI 858.228.2799 Direct michael.baehr@wfinet.com 

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