(Minneapolis, 2000-04-18) Digi International® Inc. (Nasdaq: DGII) announced today that Burk Murray has joined the company as vice president of marketing. Mr. Murray's product management expertise will be integral in developing market strategy and strengthening global brand awareness for Digi International and MiLAN Technology connectivity solutions. He joins the company with experience in technology marketing management and extensive knowledge of the data communications market.

Mr. Murray comes to Digi from Vision Ventures, a venture capitalist firm, where he served as vice president, business development, devising and implementing strategic marketing initiatives for investments. Before joining Vision Ventures, Mr. Murray spent nine years at 3Com/U.S. Robotics, Inc. where he held various product management positions. During his tenure at 3Com/U.S. Robotics, Murray spearheaded the development of product and marketing strategy for Sportster® desktop modem products. Under his leadership, the line grew to capture 50 percent of the market, yielding approximately $1 billion in annual revenue.

According to Joseph Dunsmore, Digi president and CEO, "Mr. Murray's in-depth understanding of the data communications market, combined with his demonstrated leadership success in technology product management and marketing, make him a great addition to the Digi executive management team."

Mr. Murray added, "During my years of experience in the data communications industry, I've become familiar with Digi International, the solutions it provides and the reputation it has achieved as a manufacturer of quality products. I look forward to working closely with the Digi International executive team and participating in the company's continued success."

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About Digi International...Bringing Server-Powered Communications to the World Digi International (Nasdaq: DGII), based in Minneapolis, is a leading worldwide provider of voice and data communications hardware and software delivering seamless connectivity solutions for open systems, server-based remote access and LAN markets. The company markets its products through a global network of distributors and resellers, system integrators and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). For more information, visit Digi's Web site at www.digi.com or call (800) 344-4273 (U.S.) or (612) 912-3444 (International).

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