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Follow-Up Testing at Railroad Facility Confirms EFS Technology's Worth for Accurate Bridge Crack Detection
LOS ANGELES, April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Material Technologies, Inc., (BULLETIN BOARD: MTTG) ("MATECH") performed a follow-up demonstration of its Electrochemical Fatigue Sensor (EFS(TM)) technology, a patented crack detection system, at the American Association of Railroad's Transportation Technology Center ("TTC") in Pueblo, Co.
In 2006, MATECH had demonstrated its technology at TTC's FAST Track Bridge, which had previously exhibited cracking in steel members. At the time, 17 of 20 cracked locations were evaluated with the EFS system. MATECH determined that 5 of the 17 were actively growing, including one in a facture critical location.
MATECH was invited back to attend the recent conference at the TTC facility, at which time a follow-up demonstration was performed on the FAST Track Bridge. The demonstration indicated that 4 of the 5 locations originally called out as growing cracks were still growing. The fifth crack had grown to a point where it could no longer be examined by EFS due to its location, but had clearly grown since the last inspection with EFS.
Additionally, areas indicated as showing little to no crack growth during the 2006 inspection were verified as still not showing active growth. This inspection was a confirmation of the information provided to the TTC back in 2006.
Currently, MATECH is in negotiations with the American Association of Railroad and the Federal Railroad Administration to further develop the EFS hardware and software, so that it interfaces with the railroads' long-term health monitoring system.
To-date, MATECH has used the EFS technique on 13 steel bridges across the U.S. in New York, Ohio, California, Utah, New Jersey, Colorado and Pennsylvania. It has been successfully used by MATECH bridge inspectors to check for cracks in welded joints, weld toes, and cracks. Over the last decade, the Federal Government has awarded MATECH $8.3 million in contracts for research, testing and validating of EFS technology.
About Material Technologies, Inc.: (MTTG.OB)
MATECH is an engineering, research and development company specializing in technologies to measure microscopic fractures and flaws in metal structures and monitor metal fatigue in real time. The company's leading edge metal fatigue detection, measurement and monitoring solutions can accurately test the integrity of metal structures and equipment including bridges, railroads, airplanes, ships, cranes, power plants, mining equipment, piping systems and heavy iron.
MATECH owns the only nondestructive testing technology able to find growing cracks as small as 0.01 inches -- critical information that allows structural engineers to isolate and repair the more than 100,000 steel bridges in the US which have been classified as structurally deficient or functionally obsolete by the Federal Highway Administration. MATECH has exclusive rights to seven patents along with $8.3 million in already completed contracts from the US Government for research, testing and validation of its innovative solutions.
To hear more about MTTG from CEO/President Robert M. Bernstein go to: http://www.publiccoreport.net/featured/MTNA/company.asp or visit the company's website at http://www.matechcorp.com/ .
Forward-Looking Statements:
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements. Such statements are indicated by words or phrases such as "believe," "will," "breakthrough," "significant," "indicated," "feel," "revolutionary," "should," "ideal," "extremely" and "excited." These statements are made under "Safe Harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements and are subject to risks and uncertainties. See the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including, without limitation, the Company's recent Form 10-K and Form 10-Qs, which identify specific factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements.
Material Technologies, Inc.
1-310-208-5589
matech@matechcorp.com
http://www.matechcorp.com/
Material Technologies, Inc.
CONTACT: Material Technologies, Inc, +1-310-208-5589,
matech@matechcorp.com
Web site: http://www.matechcorp.com/
SoftBrands Announces Preliminary Second Quarter Fiscal 2007 Results
MINNEAPOLIS, April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SoftBrands, Inc. , a global supplier of enterprise application software, today announced preliminary results for the second quarter of fiscal 2007, ended March 31, 2007.
For second quarter 2007, the company expects to report revenue in the range of $20.5 - $21.0 million. Although this represents an increase compared to revenues of $17.4 million in second quarter 2006, it is below the company's original expectation that second quarter 2007 revenue would be approximately $24 million. As a result, SoftBrands expects to report an operating loss in the second quarter that is greater than the operating loss of approximately $1 million that it originally predicted. The company expects the difference between its reported operating loss and original guidance to be substantially less than the revenue shortfall. Overall expectations for second quarter results are preliminary in nature, and are subject to change based on the quarter review and closing process.
"We are disappointed by our second quarter results, particularly considering the strong start to our fiscal year and continued positive outlook we have for the business. As we have indicated in the past, the early stages of many of our growth initiatives, combined with the timing of potentially large transactions, can cause variability in our quarter-to-quarter results," said Randy Tofteland, SoftBrands president and chief executive officer. "Despite this variability, we expect to continue making fundamental progress and improving our execution across all areas of our business."
"Our hospitality business was the primary contributor to the revenue shortfall in the second quarter, while our manufacturing business was closer to our expectations. In hospitality, the movement of several sizeable transactions to future quarters and lower-than-expected results from our Asia Pacific region contributed to the shortfall," said Tofteland. "Looking ahead, we are optimistic about our hospitality business based on the strength of our two previous quarters and on a solid pipeline of opportunities. Further, we do not believe the second quarter reflects any change in market demand, in our competitive position or in the market's interest in our solutions, all of which remain strong."
"On the manufacturing side of our business, we are building our indirect channels infrastructure to support our growth. Although this is a long-term initiative, we are seeing positive signs of progress in our U.S.-based partner channels and our SAP B-1 large pipeline continues to grow."
"From a companywide perspective, we are very focused on executing against our strategic growth initiatives, which we believe will enable us to deliver improved financial performance in the second half of the fiscal year. We believe our strong product offerings and on-line distribution services in our hospitality business, along with our SAP initiative in manufacturing, will produce long-term sustainable growth and overall shareholder value."
Conference Call
SoftBrands will hold a conference call to discuss its preliminary results at 4:30pm central time (5:30pm eastern time) today, April 10, 2007. Interested parties may listen to the call by dialing 866-713-8564 or international 617-597-5312 (passcode: 84500184). A live webcast will also be available at http://www.softbrands.com/. Interested parties should dial into the conference call or access the webcast approximately 10 minutes before the scheduled start time. A replay will be available approximately one hour after the call concludes and will remain available through April 17, 2007. The replay number is 888-286-8010 or international 617-801-6888 (passcode: 35590025). The webcast will be archived on SoftBrands' website for approximately one year.
The company will hold its regularly-scheduled second quarter 2007 earnings conference call on May 15, 2007 to discuss final results for the second quarter ended March 31, 2007.
Forward-Looking Statements
All statements other than historical facts included in this release regarding future operations are subject to the risks inherent in predictions and "forward looking statements." These statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of SoftBrands management and on information currently available to us. Nevertheless, these forward-looking statements should not be construed as guarantees of future performance. They involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions identified in our filings with the SEC, including:
-- Our increasing dependence in our manufacturing segment upon our
relationship with SAP;
-- Our ability to effectively integrate the HIS business into our
hospitality operations;
-- Our ability to timely complete and introduce, and the market
acceptance of our new products;
-- Our ability to continue to generate maintenance and services revenue
from older products that may be replaced by customers;
-- Changes in the economy, natural disasters, disease or other events
that affect the manufacturing and hospitality segments or the
geographies we serve;
-- Our ability to properly document our sales consistent with the manner
in which we recognize revenue;
-- Our ability to manage international operations; and
-- Our ability to successfully upgrade our financial systems.
About SoftBrands
SoftBrands, Inc. is a leader in providing software solutions for businesses in the manufacturing and hospitality industries worldwide. The company has established a global infrastructure for distribution, development and support of enterprise software, and has approximately 5,000 customers in more than 100 countries actively using its manufacturing and hospitality products. SoftBrands, which has approximately 875 employees, is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., with branch offices in Europe, India, Asia, Australia and Africa. Additional information can be found at http://www.softbrands.com/.
Contacts:
Investors:
Tim Dolan
timothy.dolan@icrinc.com
617-956-6727
Gregg Waldon
Chief Financial Officer
gregg.waldon@softbrands.com
612-851-1805
Media:
Susan Eich
susan.eich@softbrands.com
612-851-6205
SoftBrands, Inc.
CONTACT: investors, Tim Dolan, +1-617-956-6727,
timothy.dolan@icrinc.com, for SoftBrands, Inc.; or Gregg Waldon, Chief
Financial Officer, +1-612-851-1805, gregg.waldon@softbrands.com, or media,
Susan Eich, +1-612-851-6205, susan.eich@softbrands.com, both of SoftBrands,
Inc.
Web site: http://www.softbrands.com/
Tvia Provides Update on Audit Committee Review of Accounting Matters
SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tvia, Inc. , a leading provider of digital display processors for advanced flat-panel TVs, today announced an update on its audit committee's review of accounting matters. As previously announced, the audit committee of Tvia's board of directors has been conducting a review of the company's financial results for the 2006 and 2007 fiscal years and the quarterly periods therein with respect to accounting and revenue matters. Although the audit committee is still conducting its review, it has preliminarily determined that the financial reporting periods which may be impacted by the existence of side arrangements or other contingencies may extend to periods other than those originally indicated and may include additional customers and geographic regions. The audit committee has also undertaken a review of stock option grant practices and related accounting matters covering the period since the company's initial public offering in 2000. In this regard, the actual measurement dates for financial accounting purposes of certain stock option grants awarded in the past will likely differ from the recorded grant dates for such awards.
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As a result, historical financial statements may need to be restated to, among other things, recognize certain revenue on a cash basis and record additional non-cash charges for stock-based compensation expense related to certain past option grants. Pending completion of the audit committee's review, the financial statements and all earnings press releases and similar communications issued by the company should not be relied upon. Representatives of the audit committee have discussed these matters with the company's auditors.
Tvia intends to file its restated financial statements as soon as practicable after completion of the audit committee's review.
ABOUT TVIA
Tvia, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company which designs and develops an extensive line of flexible, high-quality digital display processors for digital LCD, PDP, HD, SD, and progressive-scan TVs, as well as other broadcast and consumer display products. More information about Tvia is available at http://www.tvia.com/.
Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "may," "will," "should," and their variations are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include the current scope, nature and focus of the audit committee's review, and the financial reporting periods that may be affected. These statements speak only of the date hereof and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the nature of information discovered as a result of the review, the outcome of the audit committee's review, actions that may be taken or required as a result of the review, including the need to restate prior financial results, and the conclusions reached by Tvia's management, audit committee, board and independent accountants based on the results of that review. For other factors that could cause Tvia's results to vary, please see the section entitled "Risk Factors" in Tvia's Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 and other factors detailed from time to time in Tvia's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Tvia undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements.
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Tvia, Inc.
CONTACT: Keith Yee, Chief Financial Officer of Tvia, Inc.,
+1-408-327-8000, or keith@tvia.com
Web site: http://www.tvia.com/
Southern Company Executive VP Leonard Haynes to Address Energy Security, Renewable Energy Resources in the Southeast
ATLANTA, April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Southern Company Executive Vice President Leonard Haynes will participate in an energy security discussion during the National Conference on the Advancement of Research to be held in Savannah, Ga., April 11-13 at the Savannah Trade and Convention Center. Haynes oversees Southern Company's supply technologies, renewables and demand side planning initiatives.
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With increasing dialogue around future energy security and independence, Haynes will address the need to further advance a variety of energy resources, such as energy efficiency, renewables, nuclear, natural gas and clean coal, to meet the Southeast's growing electricity demand.
The panel discussion is scheduled to take place from 9:45 a.m. - noon EDT.
With 4.3 million customers and more than 42,000 megawatts of generating capacity, Atlanta-based Southern Company is the premier energy company serving the Southeast, one of America's fastest-growing regions. A leading U.S. producer of electricity, Southern Company owns electric utilities in four states and a growing competitive generation company, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and retail electric prices that are significantly below the national average. Southern Company has been listed the top ranking U.S. electric service provider in customer satisfaction for seven consecutive years by the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). Visit our Web site at http://www.southerncompany.com/.
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Southern Company
CONTACT: Amoi S. Geter of Southern Company, +1-404-506-5333,
+1-866-506-5333, media@southerncompany.com
Web site: http://www.southerncompany.com/
Media advisory - CGI to Release Second Quarter Fiscal 2007 Results on May 2Stock Market Symbols GIB.A (TSX) GIB (NYSE)
MONTREAL, April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CGI Group Inc. (TSX: GIB.A; NYSE: GIB) will release results for its second quarter fiscal 2007, ended March 31, 2007 before the stock markets open on Wednesday, May 2, 2007. Management will host a conference call and question-and-answer session to discuss the quarter that day at 9:00 a.m. (EDT). Participants will include President and Chief Executive Officer Michael E. Roach as well as David Anderson, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer.
Who: CGI Group Inc.
What: Second Quarter Fiscal 2007 Results
When: Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. (EDT)
Conference Call: 1-866-542-4236
Webcast: A live webcast of the quarterly results conference call
may be accessed through the Company's website
http://www.cgi.com/ where a replay will also be archived.
Listeners should allow ample time to access the
webcast. As well, reference slides will be available
for download shortly before the beginning of the call.
Podcast: An MP3 version will be available for download later in
the day.
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About CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI Group Inc. is one of the largest independent information technology and business process services firms in the world. CGI and its affiliated companies employ approximately 25,000 professionals. CGI provides end-to-end IT and business process services to clients worldwide from offices in Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific as well as from centers of excellence in North America, Europe and India. CGI's annualized revenue run rate stands at $3.6 billion (US$3.1 billion) and at December 31st, 2006, CGI's order backlog was $12.6 billion (US$10.9 billion). CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB) and are included in the S&P/TSX Composite Index as well as the S&P/TSX Capped Information Technology and MidCap Indices. Website: http://www.cgi.com/.
CGI GROUP INC.
CONTACT: Investor Relations: Lorne Gorber, Vice-President, Global
Communications and Investor Relations, (514) 841-3355; Media Relations:
Philippe Beauregard, Director, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs,
(514) 841-3218
Brockton Residents to Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network ExpansionInvesting to Stay Ahead of Growing Demand for Wireless Voice, Multimedia and Internet Access
BROCKTON, Mass., April 10 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Plymouth County, Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation's most reliable wireless network, has expanded its network with a new cell site. The new site increases coverage and capacity along Route 28 in the southern part of the City of Brockton and surrounding areas.
This network expansion is part of the company's aggressive multi-billion dollar network investment each year, including nearly $318 million in New England in 2006 alone, to stay ahead of growing demand for Verizon Wireless voice and data services. Since 2000, Verizon Wireless has invested $35 billion-on average $5 billion a year-into its national wireless network as part of its commitment to offer customers the most reliable service available, including wireless data services such as picture messaging, text messaging, BroadbandAccess high-speed internet and the company's exclusive V CAST service.
BroadbandAccess Revision A offers computer users the nation's most reliable high-speed wireless mobile broadband network, operating at average upload speeds between 500 and 800 kbps, and download speeds between 600 kbps and 1.4 mbps. V CAST brings video clips of TV shows, music on demand and other multimedia services to wireless phones over Verizon Wireless' high-speed EV-DO network.
Strong demand for Verizon Wireless services continued during the fourth quarter of 2006 as the company added 2.3 million net new customers and also reported the lowest customer turnover (highest customer loyalty) rate in the wireless industry, well below the rate reported by the other major wireless carriers.
The company's 'nation's most reliable wireless network' reputation is based on network studies performed by real-life test men and test women throughout the country who inspired the "can you hear me now" national advertising campaign. Nationally, these test men and women drive nearly 100 specially equipped vehicles almost 1,000,000 miles annually on Interstate, U.S. and state highways as well as major roads and surface streets in high- population areas, based upon U.S. Census counts, to confirm that voice calls and data connections are successful on the first attempt and stay connected. Vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than three million voice call attempts and more than 16 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless' network and the networks of other carriers.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, serving more than 59 million customers. The largest US wireless company and largest wireless data provider, based on revenues, Verizon Wireless is headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 65,000 employees nationwide. The company is a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). Find more information on the Web at http://www.verizonwireless.com/. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Michael Murphy, +1-781-932-1213, or David Thomson,
+1-978-808-7700, both of Verizon Wireless
Web site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia
MyStarU.com Sales a Master Franchise License in China
BEIJING, April 10 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Telecom Communications, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: TCOM) , the Total Solutions Provider, announced today that its subsidiary, MyStarU.com online education net sales the exclusive license to a master franchisee- Tianjin Vocational Education Group ("TVEG") in Tianjin, the third largest city in China.
Under the agreement, TVEG pays mystaru.com a license fee of $200,000 in one time offer. TVEG has right sales licenses to unlimited franchisees inside of Tianjin city, each franchise license sales will pay to mystaru.com a franchise fee of $20,000 in one time offer. In addition, mystaru.com will receive a royalty fee of $5 per user monthly.
TVEG plans total sales of 20 franchisees in 2007. Total about 20,000 vocational students use their online education programs. Based on forecasts, mystaru.com will generate revenue of $600,000 licenses fee plus $100,000 monthly royalty fee.
About Telecom Communications, Inc.
Telecom Communications, Inc. (TCOM) is a Total Solutions Provider that offers Integrated Communications Network Solutions and Internet Content Service in universal voice, video, data web and mobile communications for interactive media applications, technology and content leaders in interactive multimedia communications. It develops, markets and sells a universal media software solution for enterprise-wide deployment of integrated voice, video, data web and mobile communications and media applications. Telecom Communications, Inc. does business in Asia via its wholly owned subsidiaries, Alpha Century Holdings Ltd., IC Star MMS, Ltd. ( http://www.skyestar.com/ ), Guangzhou TCOM Computer Technology Limited ( http://www.mystaru.com/ ) and majority owned subsidiary Subaye.com, Inc. ( http://www.subaye.com/ ).
Safe Harbor
The statements made in this release constitute "forward-looking" statements, usually containing the words "believe," "estimate," "project," "expect," or similar expressions. These statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements inherently involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Factors that would cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, changing economic conditions, interest rates trends, continued acceptance of the Company's products in the marketplace, competitive factors and other risks detailed in the Company's periodic report Filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. By making these forward- looking statements, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release.
For more information, please contact:
Ms. Sandy Tang
Telecom Communications, Inc.
Tel: +852-2782-0983
Email: pr@tcom8266.com
Telecom Communications, Inc.
CONTACT: Ms. Sandy Tang of Telecom Communications, Inc.,
+852-2782-0983, or pr@tcom8266.com
Oce Receives OutputLinks Stewardship Award for Future Authors ProgramStudents gained first hand experience with digital book publishing
BOCA RATON, Fla., April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Oce , a global leader in digital document management and delivery solutions, announced today that it has received the 2007 OutputLinks Stewardship Award for its support of the Future Authors Writing Workshop program offered in conjunction with the School District of Palm Beach County, Florida. The OutputLinks Stewardship Award recognizes companies and individuals in the high volume transaction output (HVTO) community that exemplify good stewardship through the investment of their time, resources, money and talent.
Last summer, Oce sponsored the highly successful Future Authors Writing Workshop for Palm Beach County high school students who were interested in becoming published authors. Students improved their writing skills and gained first hand experience with becoming published. They were exposed to the process of writing, editing and digitally printing books through interactions with local writing experts, six published authors and Oce executives. Students submitted their best work for inclusion in a book that was compiled, published and printed digitally by Oce. The book, "Will Write for Sandwiches," was registered in the ISBN database and released in January at Barnes and Noble Booksellers in Boca Raton, where students participated in a book signing.
"It has been a wonderful experience for the students, the school district and for Oce. We look forward to expanding our program this year to include additional schools in the writing camp and production of the students' book," said Sheryl Pattek, Senior Director, Marketing Services, Oce North America Commercial Printing Division. "We hope this program will stimulate others to work in partnership with public institutions in their communities to elevate the understanding of the technological impact of digital printing."
"The workshop was a perfect example of how public/private partnerships can help the dreams of students come true," said Mary Wilson, English Language Arts Curriculum Administrator for the school district. "Thanks to Oce and this program, students were able to demonstrate their passion for writing. We'll be seeing many of their names on book store shelves some day."
The students appreciated this unique experience. Melissa Burat, a junior at Atlantic High School in Delray, told a local newspaper reporter, "For school, you have to write what they tell you, but with this, you had the freedom to write what you wanted."
"We commend Oce for using its leading edge output technology to help young authors experience the thrill of being published," said Andy Plata, President and CEO of OutputLinks. "Learning about digital book publishing at this level will help these student authors over the course of their careers, whether they become professional writers or enter digital publishing or some related field."
The Oce Stewardship Award will be commemorated with a university scholarship funded by OutputLinks and administered by The Electronic Document Systems Foundation (EDSF). The Stewardship Scholarship is awarded to a full time undergraduate or graduate student with studies in IT, graphic arts or business at a certified college or university and whose volunteer activities demonstrate leadership and contributions to their community.
About Oce
Oce N.V. is a leading provider of digital document management technology and services. The company's solutions are based on Oce's advanced software applications that deliver documents and data over internal networks and the Internet to printing devices and archives -- locally and around the world. Supporting the workflow solutions are Oce digital printers and scanners, considered the most reliable and productive in the world. Oce also offers a wide range of display graphics, consulting and outsourcing solutions.
Oce employs around 24,000 people, with 2006 annual revenues of approximately $4 billion, operates in approximately one hundred countries and maintains research and manufacturing centers in the Netherlands, the United States, Canada, Germany, France, Belgium, the Czech Republic, and Romania. Oce North America is headquartered in Trumbull, CT, with additional business units in Chicago, IL; New York City; Boca Raton, FL; Salt Lake City, UT; Coventry, RI; and Vancouver, BC. North American revenues were approximately $1.7 billion for fiscal 2006, and employment is currently 11,000. For more information about Oce, visit http://www.oceusa.com/. Outside the U.S., consult http://www.oce.com/.
About OutputLinks
OutputLinks, through its web portal, eNewsletters, hardcopy publications, industry search engine and major conference partnerships, is recognized as the primary global research and information resource of the high volume transaction output (HVTO) industry. OutputLinks serves those who buy, sell, use, manage and provide consultation and resources to the HVTO industry. The OutputLinks research and information tools are provided free of charge to industry professionals thanks to support from leading industry vendors. For more information, visit http://www.outputlinks.com/.
OutputLinks Media Contact: Aaron Kielak PR Group (for OutputLinks) 562-983-8113 / akiel@akprgroup.com
"Oce" and the Oce logo are registered trademarks of Oce-Technologies B.V. All product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks and are the property of their owners and are respectfully acknowledged.
Contact:
Carro Ford Weston
Phone: 859-737-2816
carrof@earthlink.net
Oce
CONTACT: Carro Ford Weston, +1-859-737-2816, carrof@earthlink.net, for
Oce; or Aaron Kielak of PR Group, +1-562-983-8113, akiel@akprgroup.com, for
OutputLinks
Web site: http://www.oceusa.com/
http://www.oce.com/
http://www.outputlinks.com/
MICROS Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: MCRS) Conference Call Thursday, April 26, 2007 4:45 pm EDT
COLUMBIA, Md., April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- You are cordially invited to participate in a conference call with MICROS's management on Thursday, April 26, 2007, at 4:45 PM EDT, during which time the FY 2007 - 3rd quarter financial results will be discussed. The financials will be released publicly at 4:15 PM EDT, on Thursday, April 26, 2007, 30 minutes prior to the conference call. Participating from MICROS will be:
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Tom Giannopoulos
Executive VP and Chief Financial Officer Gary C. Kaufman
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations Peter J. Rogers, Jr.
To participate in the conference call, please call 1-800-263-9150, between 4:35 PM EDT and 4:40 PM EDT. Please state your name and reference MICROS Systems to begin participating in the call when the operator is available. If you are dialing outside of the U.S. and Canada, please call 1-212-676-4900, and state your name and reference MICROS Systems.
In case you are unable to participate in the conference call, an automatic replay will be available from 6:30 PM EDT Thursday, April 26, 2007 through 6:30 PM EDT, Thursday, May 3, 2007. Please dial 1-800-633-8284 and enter the conference id number 21330909. If you are dialing outside the U.S. and Canada, please call 1-402-977-9140, and enter the conference id number 21330909.
Investors will have the opportunity to listen to the conference call/event over the Internet through PR Newswire at http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=38125.
To listen to the live call/event, please go to the PR Newswire web site at least fifteen minutes prior to 4:30 PM EDT, Thursday, April 26, 2007 to register, download, and install any necessary audio software. (Minimum Requirements to listen to broadcast: The Windows Media Player or Real Player software and at least a 28.8Kbps connection to the Internet.) If you experience problems listening to the broadcast, please contact PR Newswire Web casting Services at 201-369-5240.
MICROS looks forward to your participation in this conference call.
Please call Julie Griffin at 443-285-8112 if you have any questions.
MICROS Systems, Inc.
CONTACT: Julie Griffin of MICROS Systems, Inc., +1-443-285-8112
Web site: http://www.micros.com/
http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=38125
Podcast Alert: EarthLink Podcast Series Highlights How Internet Viruses Have Changed in 25 Years
ATLANTA, April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- "You're Linked to EarthLink" is EarthLink's audio podcast series that links people to company initiatives, news and innovations. In this edition, David Black, Director of Security and Risk Management, discusses how computer viruses have changed since the first one launched in the wild 25 years ago.
What: Audio Podcast interview with David Black, EarthLink Director of
Security and Risk Management
When: April 10, 2007
Where: http://www.earthlink.net/about/podcast/
How: Go to the URL above, and follow the subscription instructions on
the Website.
Contact: Carla Shaw
EarthLink
Corporate Communications
shawcm@corp.earthlink.net
404-748-7436
About:
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Sectra to Distribute iCAD SecondLook Digital Product to Growing Digital Mammography MarketiCAD Inc.'s SecondLook(R) Digital Solution brings CAD Capabilities to Sectra's Digital Mammography Solution
NASHUA, N.H., April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- iCAD(R), Inc. , an industry-leading provider of Computer-Aided Detection (CAD) solutions, today announced signing of a distribution agreement with Sectra, a major diagnostic imaging and PACS provider. iCAD will customize its SecondLook Digital solution for Sectra MicroDose Mammography. SecondLook Digital will broaden and strengthen Sectra's digital mammography and PACS offerings by providing computer-aided cancer detection capabilities.
"The combination of Sectra's and iCAD's products will deliver exceptional diagnostic sensitivity and minimum radiation exposure, enhancing patient care," said Jesper Soderqvist, Managing Director of Sectra's Mammography Product Division. "Having iCAD's detection software integrated into Sectra's mammography solution enables our customers to maximize the benefits of digital imaging."
"iCAD is proud to partner with Sectra, one of the world's leading diagnostic imaging system providers," said Ken Ferry, President and CEO of iCAD. "iCAD will optimize the performance of our powerful SecondLook detection algorithms for Sectra's unique photon-counting technology to help increase usage of CAD throughout Europe. Seamless integration of these two products will enable radiologists to provide better clinical results faster, improving diagnostic accuracy and clinical workflow."
Using sophisticated algorithms, iCAD detection software enables earlier cancer detection which allows less invasive and more effective treatment options, enhancing patient care. iCAD's algorithms have been shown to detect up to 72 percent of actionable missed cancers an average of 15 months earlier than mammography alone.
About Sectra's Medical Operations
Sectra is one of the world's major diagnostic imaging system (PACS) providers. More than 900 hospitals worldwide use the system daily and more than 40 million radiology examinations are diagnosed in Sectra's system annually. In Scandinavia, Sectra is the market leader with more than 50% of all film-free installations. Outside Scandinavia, Sectra's system is installed at customers in North America and most major countries in Europe and the Far East.
About iCAD, Inc.
iCAD, Inc. is an industry-leading provider of Computer- Aided Detection (CAD) solutions that enable healthcare professionals to better serve patients by identifying pathologies and pinpointing cancer earlier. iCAD offers a comprehensive range of high-performance, upgradeable CAD systems for the high, mid and low volume mammography markets. iCAD is entrusted with the task of early cancer detection by almost one thousand women's healthcare centers worldwide. For more information, call +1 877 iCADnow or visit http://www.icadmed.com/
For iCAD investor relations, contact Kevin McGrath of Cameron Associates at 212-245-4577 or via email at kevin@cameronassoc.com.
For iCAD Public Relations, contact Wendy Ryan of Schwartz Communications at 781-684-0770 or via e-mail at icad@schwartz-pr.com
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iCAD, Inc.
CONTACT: iCAD investor relations, Kevin McGrath of Cameron Associates,
+1-212-245-4577, kevin@cameronassoc.com; or iCAD Public Relations, Wendy Ryan
of Schwartz Communications, +1-781-684-0770, icad@schwartz-pr.com
Web site: http://www.icadmed.com/
Lockheed Martin Employees Earn President's Volunteer Service Awards
BETHESDA, Md., April 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin will present President George W. Bush's prestigious President's Volunteer Service Award to 4,101 employees who logged more than 100 hours of volunteer service last year. The corporation will recognize these employees' exceptional volunteer efforts during National Volunteer Week, April 15 - 21.
The award recipients are among the thousands of Lockheed Martin employees nationwide who collectively logged more than 1.3 million volunteer hours in 2006, up thirty percent from 2005.
The President's Volunteer Service Awards are presented annually to individuals who volunteer 100 or more hours in their communities during the year. Recipients of the award receive a note of congratulations from President Bush, an official President's Volunteer Service Award pin, a personalized certificate of achievement and a letter from the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation.
In 2006, employees from Lockheed Martin in the greater Washington, D.C. area volunteered thousands of hours for a wide variety of community service projects including blood donor drives, health and human service programs, classroom mentoring and tutoring and projects that support military organizations.
"We are truly proud that Lockheed Martin employees are widely recognized for their volunteer efforts and for their enormous commitment to improving the quality of life in their communities," says Bob Stevens, Lockheed Martin chairman, president and CEO. "Volunteerism is part of the fabric that constitutes the culture of Lockheed Martin. The President's Volunteer Service Award program is one way we can extend our appreciation and say thank-you to our employees for their generous donations of time, energy and talent."
During National Volunteer Week, Stevens will present the President's Volunteer Service Awards to Lockheed Martin corporate employees who work in the greater Washington, D.C. area. Executives at Lockheed Martin sites nationwide will present the awards to qualifying employees at their sites.
Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin employs about 140,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture and integration of advanced technology systems, products and services. The corporation reported 2006 sales of $39.6 billion.
For additional information, visit our website: http://www.lockheedmartin.com/
Lockheed Martin
CONTACT: Scott Lusk of Lockheed Martin, +1-301-897-6934,
scott.lusk@lmco.com
Web site: http://www.lockheedmartin.com/
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Open Text to Report Third Quarter Financial Results on Wednesday, May 2, 2007
WATERLOO, ON, April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Open Text(TM) Corporation (TSX:OTC), the leading independent provider of Enterprise Content Management (ECM) software, today announced that financial results for its third quarter of fiscal 2007 will be released on Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at approximately 4:00 p.m. ET.
Teleconference Call
Open Text will host a conference call on May 2, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss the final financial results of its third quarter.
Date: Wednesday, May 2, 2007
Time: 5:00 p.m. ET/2:00 p.m. PT
Length: 60 minutes
Where: 416-640-1907
Please dial-in approximately 10 minutes before the teleconference is scheduled to begin. A replay of the call will be available beginning May 2, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. ET through 11:59 p.m. on May 16, 2007 and can be accessed by dialing 416-640-1917 and using pass code 21225309 followed by the number sign.
For more information or to listen to the call via Web cast, please use the following link: http://www.opentext.com/investor/investor_events/index.html
About Open Text
Open Text(TM) is the world's largest independent provider of Enterprise Content Management software. The company's solutions manage information for all types of business, compliance and industry requirements in the world's largest companies, government agencies and professional service firms. Open Text supports approximately 46,000 customers and millions of users in 114 countries and 12 languages. For more information about Open Text, visit http://www.opentext.com/.
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This news release may contain forward-looking statements relating to the timing of announcing financial results which is subject to the risks and assumptions contained herein. Forward-looking statements may also include, without limitation, any statement relating to future events, conditions or circumstances. Forward-looking statements in this release are not promises or guarantees and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. The risks and uncertainties that may affect forward-looking statements include, among others, a possible change of reporting dates due to a delay in finalizing financial results and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including the Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2006 and Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2006. You should not place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which are based on management's beliefs and opinions at the time the statements are made, and the Company does not undertake any obligations to update forward-looking statements should circumstances or management's beliefs or opinions change.
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Open Text Corporation
CONTACT: Paul McFeeters, Chief Financial Officer, Open Text Corporation,
(905) 762-6121, pmcfeeters@opentext.com; Greg Secord, Director, Investor
Relations, Open Text Corporation, (519) 888-7111 ext.2408,
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Compuware Introduces Application MIPS Management Solution to Reduce IT Software and Hardware CostsCompuware Solution Offers a Proactive Approach to Identifying the Root Cause of Excessive CPU and MIPS Consumption
DETROIT, April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Compuware Corporation today announced the availability of the Compuware Application MIPS Management (AMM) solution. This solution provides a proactive and systematic approach that enables IT organizations to reduce MIPS levels and growth--as well as the hardware and software costs associated with such growth--by identifying areas of excessive CPU consumption.
"With Compuware, we were able to fine-tune performance and delay our next CPU upgrade for almost 18 months, saving approximately $2 million in hardware and software costs," said Jane Sullivan, IT Business Services Manager, Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company. "Partnering with Compuware, we can improve performance and put off other upgrades, saving us today probably close to around another $1 million in costs."
The Compuware AMM solution addresses the root cause of hardware and software costs: excessive MIPS usage and growth. Incorporating best-of-breed technology, expertise and proven best practices, Compuware's solution identifies and reduces application performance problems and faults that waste valuable MIPS. The Compuware AMM solution accomplishes this by reducing application inefficiencies and by identifying chronic and recurring application failures that consume excessive CPU time.
"IT executives today are looking for ways to cut costs while simultaneously investing in driving business needs and competitive edge," said Tim Grieser, VP System Management Software Research, IDC. "A low-risk approach to cutting costs is to manage MIPS usage, which can be triggered by business growth, new system software releases, performance creep, new application packages and technologies."
The Compuware AMM solution improves the responsiveness and availability of applications, helping IT organizations meet SLAs and prevent service level agreement penalties. Additionally, the solution can reduce outsourcing fees and potential charge backs to business units while helping the business achieve a competitive advantage by better leveraging existing technology.
"Compuware's Application MIPS Management solution not only reduces MIPS, but also improves application quality through uptime and response, eliminating SLA penalties and improving bottom-line revenue," said Bruce Klenk, Director of Product Management, Compuware Service Management Products. "Compuware's solution generates significant results with minimal effort and is ideal for organizations using both emerging technologies that trigger increased CPU usage, such as WebSphere MQ, WebSphere Application Server, DB2/DDF and Java, as well as legacy applications that have been extended well beyond their originally optimized designs."
Compuware Corporation
Compuware Corporation maximizes the value IT brings to the business by helping CIOs more effectively manage the business of IT. Compuware solutions accelerate the development, improve the quality and enhance the performance of critical business systems while enabling CIOs to align and govern the entire IT portfolio, increasing efficiency, cost control and employee productivity throughout the IT organization. Founded in 1973, Compuware serves the world's leading IT organizations, including more than 90 percent of the Fortune 100 companies. Learn more about Compuware at http://www.compuware.com/.
Press Contact
Kelly Rionda, Compuware Communications and Investor Relations, kelly.rionda@compuware.com; 313-227-8660
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Mattson Technology, Inc. Announces Availability of First Quarter 2007 Earnings and Webcast
FREMONT, Calif., April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mattson Technology, Inc. , a leading supplier of advanced process equipment used to manufacture semiconductors, today announced that the Company will host a conference call on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time (5:30 p.m. Eastern Time). The conference call will cover first quarter 2007 earnings and current business conditions.
The company's conference call will be simultaneously available to all interested listeners via an audio webcast on the Internet. For access, visit Mattson's website http://www.mattson.com/ under the 'Investors' section. A replay of the conference call will be available on Mattson's website for one week following the live broadcast.
About Mattson Technology, Inc.
Mattson Technology, Inc. is the leading supplier of dry strip equipment and the second largest supplier of rapid thermal processing equipment in the global semiconductor industry. The company's strip and RTP equipment utilize innovative technology to deliver advanced processing performance and productivity gains to semiconductor manufacturers worldwide for the fabrication of current- and next-generation devices. For more information, please contact Mattson Technology, Inc., 47131 Bayside Parkway, Fremont, Calif. 94538. Telephone: (800) MATTSON/(510) 657-5900. Fax: (510) 492-5911. Internet: http://www.mattson.com/.
Mattson Technology Contact
William Turner
Mattson Technology, Inc.
tel 510-492-6241
fax 510-492-5963
bill.turner@mattson.com
Mattson Technology, Inc.
CONTACT: William Turner of Mattson Technology, Inc., +1-510-492-6241,
Fax, +1-510-492-5963, bill.turner@mattson.com
Web site: http://www.mattson.com/
Bunzl Distribution Awards AT&T Networking Contract
ST. LOUIS, April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. today announced that Bunzl Distribution USA, Inc., a leading supplier of disposable paper and plastic packaging supplies, signed a $4.5 million contract for a range of networking and voice services. The three-year agreement extends a long-standing relationship between the two companies.
Bunzl Distribution leases and operates more than 100 warehouses that serve all 50 U.S. states and Puerto Rico as well as Canada, the Caribbean and parts of Mexico. Under the terms of the agreement, AT&T will deliver its MPLS Virtual Private Network (VPN) services to connect 110 Bunzl locations throughout North America.
With more than a quarter of a million different supply items, real-time access to accurate logistical and supply chain information is essential to Bunzl. The company utilizes state-of-the-art Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) transmissions, customized order guides and choices of distribution systems. Bunzl's system consists of order processing, purchasing, receiving, billing, sales, warehousing, distribution and accounting modules. The reliable any-to-any connectivity of AT&T's VPN services enables Bunzl to deliver these state-of-the-art services in all of its markets.
"AT&T's networking services ensure that our mission-critical data gets where we need it and when we need it, which helps us increase productivity and enhance customer service," said Ken Aull, executive vice president of Information Technology with Bunzl Distribution. "By enabling our locations to interface directly with their local customers, we gain immediate access to all the data needed to operate that local facility and help customers manage their businesses."
In addition to providing networking services for Bunzl, AT&T delivers managed Internet services, domestic and international long distance as well as toll-free and teleconferencing services.
About Bunzl Distribution
Bunzl Distribution, Inc. (http://www.bunzldistribution.com/), based in St. Louis, is the U.S. headquarters and largest division of London-based Bunzl plc , an international distribution and outsourcing Group. With more than 90 warehouses throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, Bunzl is a leading supplier of disposable paper and plastic packaging supplies to an array of businesses and industries. These customers include supermarket retailers, self-distributing chains and wholesalers, as well as food processors, restaurants, institutions, airline and industrial markets.
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ABOUT AT&T
AT&T Inc. is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates, AT&T operating companies, are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. Among their offerings are the world's most advanced IP-based business communications services and the nation's leading wireless, high speed Internet access and voice services. In domestic markets, AT&T is known for the directory publishing and advertising sales leadership of its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations, and the AT&T brand is licensed to innovators in such fields as communications equipment. As part of its three-screen integration strategy, AT&T is expanding its TV entertainment offerings. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/.
(C) 2007 AT&T Knowledge Ventures. All rights reserved. AT&T and the AT&T logo are trademarks of AT&T Knowledge Ventures. For more information, please review this announcement in the AT&T newsroom at http://www.att.com/newsroom.
AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: David Moessner, +1-314-982-7675, mobile, +1-636-399-2627,
dmoessner@attnews.us, or Dan Keeney, +1-832-467-2904, mobile, +1-713-417-1498,
dkeeney@attnews.us, both of AT&T Inc.
Web site: http://www.att.com/
http://www.bunzldistribution.com/
Broome County Residents to Benefit from Verizon Wireless Network ExpansionInvesting to Stay Ahead of Growing Demand for Wireless Calling, Data Access, and Music
BINGHAMTON, N.Y., April 10 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Broome County, Verizon Wireless has expanded its network with a new cell site in Windsor. The new site improves coverage and capacity along Route 17 from Windsor to Damascus, and along Route 79 from Windsor to the New York State line.
This network expansion is part of the company's aggressive multi-billion dollar network investment each year (more than $1 billion every 90 days) to stay ahead of the growing demand for Verizon Wireless voice and data services. Verizon Wireless has invested more than $35 billion -- on average, $5 billion every year since the company was formed seven years ago -- to increase coverage and capacity, and to offer customers the most reliable service available in the nation. Services include wireless data services such as picture messaging, text messaging, and BroadbandAccess, the company's high- speed wireless broadband network geared toward mobile professionals and business customers. It provides average download speeds of 600 kilobits per second (kbps) to 1.4 megabits per second (mbps), and average upload speeds of 500-800 kbps.
Strong demand for Verizon Wireless services continued during the fourth quarter of 2006 as the company added 2.3 million net new customers. Verizon Wireless is the leader in wireless customer loyalty, posting a record-breaking low customer turnover rate of 1.1% in the fourth quarter, well below the rate reported by the other major wireless carriers.
The company's 'nation's most reliable wireless network' reputation is based on network studies performed by real-life test men and test women throughout the country who inspired the "Can you hear me now" national advertising campaign. These engineers drive nearly 100 specially equipped vehicles over 240,000 miles on average each quarter on Interstate, US and state highways, as well as major roads and surface streets. Test vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than 750,000 voice call attempts and more than four million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless' network and the networks of other carriers.
Verizon Wireless recently introduced its 30-day Test Drive, an industry first that lets customers experience its network virtually risk-free for 30 days. If customers are not satisfied with their experience and take their number to another carrier, Verizon Wireless will refund their money for calls, equipment, activation fee and taxes. For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to http://www.verizonwireless.com/.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, serving more than 59 million customers. The largest US wireless company and largest wireless data provider, based on revenues, Verizon Wireless is headquartered in Basking Ridge, NJ, with 65,000 employees nationwide. The company is a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). Find more information on the Web at http://www.verizonwireless.com/. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: John O'Malley, +1-585-321-7264, +1-585-261-5899,
john.omalley@verizonwireless.com; or Meredith Dropkin, +1-315-233-3000,
meredithd@mragroup.com
Web site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
Raytheon Offers a Spectrum of Innovative Technologies to Solve Tactical Space NeedsEfforts announced at National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., April 10, 2007 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company today announced a new emphasis on providing a spectrum of innovative technologies to address demands in the emerging Responsive Space "launch-on-demand" market.
At the National Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Raytheon officials discussed the company's efforts in helping the warfighter strike a balance between strategic space assets, which often take years to develop, and tactical solutions that can be turned around in months.
"Raytheon sees this area of the space business growing quickly as asymmetric threats make the need for up-to-date, detailed information critical to the safety and success of our warfighters," said Brian Arnold, vice president and general manager of Raytheon's Strategic Systems for Raytheon's Space and Airborne Systems business. "Responsive Space has proven itself an essential element of next-generation space-mission systems."
Raytheon's efforts in this area include the December 2006 delivery of ARTEMIS (Advanced Responsive Tactically Effective Military Imaging Spectrometer) to the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory. This $14 million program took just 15 months from contract award to completion, highlighting the benefit of lower-cost, fast delivery space assets. ARTEMIS' experimental optical sensor was developed to help troops identify potential threats on the ground such as weapons, equipment or combatants.
In addition to ARTEMIS, Raytheon is developing hyperspectral, radar and electro-optical/infrared sensors for tactical satellites and supporting that effort with innovative design and lean manufacturing.
The development of Responsive Space assets, as well as their integration with existing and developing strategic space capabilities, will be a critical part of Raytheon's focus in space.
This task will require tight integration of different tasks including mission management, command and control and data processing through ground- based systems. "Using sophisticated algorithms, information obtained by space assets can be collected, processed and disseminated quickly to those who need it most -- commanders on the battlefield," said Charles Enoch, vice president of Space Systems for Raytheon's Intelligence and Information Systems business.
Raytheon is an original member of the Naval Research Laboratory-led Integrated Systems Engineering Team, a joint government-industry working group that is defining Responsive Spacecraft bus standards and is working to transition these technologies from experimental to operational phases. Raytheon Missile Systems recently hosted the group at a workshop in Tucson, Ariz., focused on applying mass-production techniques to Responsive Space.
Raytheon Company, with 2006 sales of $20.3 billion, is a technology leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning more than 80 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services. With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 73,000 people worldwide.
Contact
Keith Little
703.849.1675 office
703.608.4230 mobile
kdlittle@raytheon.com
Raytheon Company
CONTACT: Keith Little, of Raytheon Company, +1-703-849-1675,
+1-703-608-4230 mobile, kdlittle@raytheon.com
Web site: http://www.raytheon.com/
Majesco Entertainment Transforms Sudoku with Cartoon Imagery as it Ships 'Toon-Doku' for the Nintendo DS(TM)
EDISON, N.J., April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Majesco Entertainment Company , an innovative provider of digital entertainment products and content, today announced that it has shipped Toon-Doku for the Nintendo DS(TM). Developed by Dragon's Den Unlimited, Toon-Doku incorporates fun cartoon pictures into traditional Sudoku puzzles while adding a competitive multiplayer experience into the mix.
"Toon-Doku capitalizes on the popularity of Sudoku but in a more approachable format for younger players," said Ken Gold, vice president of Marketing. "We believe this graphical twist on the standard puzzler and its value-oriented $19.99 price point will attract gamers looking for a new portable challenge."
Toon-Doku features 250 different images players can place on the board to complete each puzzle. A deep Edit Mode lets budding artists create their own customized pieces for play or trade with friends. In addition to three multiplayer modes, Toon-Doku includes a unique Distraction System that lets gamers block portions of their opponent's board to thwart their progress in competitive matches.
Rated E for Everyone, Toon-Doku has a suggested retail price of $19.99. More information about Toon-Doku and Majesco's exciting line of products can be found online at http://www.majescoentertainment.com/.
About Majesco Entertainment Company
Headquartered in Edison, NJ, with an international office based in Bristol, UK, Majesco Entertainment Company is an innovative provider of digital entertainment products and content, with a focus on publishing video games for leading portable systems and the Wii(TM) console. Current product line highlights include Cake Mania(TM) for the Nintendo DS(TM), Cooking Mama: Cook Off for the Wii(TM) console and JAWS(TM) Unleashed. More information about Majesco can be found online at http://www.majescoentertainment.com/.
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Majesco Entertainment Company
CONTACT: Gloria Quinn of HighWater Group, +1-212-338-0077 x 310,
gloria@highwatergroup.com, for Majesco Entertainment Company
Web site: http://www.majescoentertainment.com/
Cablevision Appeals Remote-Storage DVR DecisionCompany Files to Appeal and Will Seek Expedited Review, Citing Lower Court's Erroneous Copyright Rulings and Clear Consumer Benefits of the Innovative New Technology
BETHPAGE, N.Y., April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cablevision Systems Corp. today announced it is filing an appeal of the recent New York federal district court ruling in the remote-storage DVR litigation. The appeal will be heard by the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. The company also indicated it plans to seek expedited review of its appeal, citing the district court's misapplication of modern copyright law to remote-storage DVR, with potentially broader negative implications for technological innovation, and the clear consumer benefits of remote-storage DVR.
"We continue to believe strongly that remote-storage DVR is permissible under current copyright law and offers significant benefits to consumers, including lower costs and faster deployment of this popular technology to our digital cable customers," said Tom Rutledge, Cablevision's chief operating officer.
"Our remote-storage DVR is the same as conventional DVRs, and merely enables consumers to exercise their well-established rights to time-shift television programming. The technological innovation behind our remote- storage DVR makes a popular product even better. It does not alter the relationship between our customers and the programming they choose to record, and simply stores programming recorded by consumers in a central location," Rutledge added.
About Cablevision
Cablevision Systems Corporation is one of the nation's leading entertainment and telecommunications companies. Its cable television operations serve more than 3 million households in the New York metropolitan area. The company's advanced telecommunications offerings include its iO: Interactive Optimum(R) digital television, Optimum Online high-speed Internet, Optimum Voice digital voice-over-cable, and its Optimum Lightpath integrated business communications services. Cablevision's Rainbow Media Holdings LLC operates several successful programming businesses, including AMC, IFC, WE tv and other national and regional networks. In addition to its telecommunications and programming businesses, Cablevision owns Madison Square Garden and its sports teams, the New York Knicks, Rangers and Liberty. The company also operates New York's famed Radio City Music Hall, and owns and operates Clearview Cinemas.
Cablevision Systems Corp.
CONTACT: Patrick MacElroy of Cablevision Systems Corp., +1-516-803-1249
Web site: http://www.cablevision.com/
Harris Corporation to Bid as Prime Contractor for Ground Segment of Next Generation Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite
COLORADO SPRINGS, Col., April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- (Harris Booth #400) -- Harris Corporation , an international communications and information technology company, is bidding as prime contractor and systems integrator for the ground segment of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite - Series R (GOES-R) program. The announcement was made during the 23rd National Space Symposium being held April 9-12 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs.
The ground segment of the GOES-R program includes receiving and processing satellite data, generation and distribution of products from satellite data, and command and control of orbiting satellites. The ground segment is slated to run through 2029, including development, operations and sustainment phases.
Scheduled for launch in 2014, GOES-R will feature highly advanced sensor technology, and will provide much higher resolution and data frequency than the current GOES spacecraft family. It is the primary tool used by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to detect and track hurricanes and other severe weather in the continental United States and western hemisphere. The current GOES system provides imagery, atmospheric measurements, and space environmental monitoring over the western hemisphere every 30 minutes with visual and infrared imagery at 1 and 4 kilometer resolutions. GOES-R will improve the rate of imagery coverage to every 5 minutes.
"The GOES-R series of satellites represents the future of the GOES program and will provide significant advances over the current system," said Jeremy Wensinger, group president of Integrated Systems and Services, Harris Government Communications Systems Division. "Harris is highly qualified to prime the ground segment based on our proven expertise in data processing and command and control, and we look forward to providing the best-value solution that will support the next generation of geostationary weather satellites for NOAA."
Harris is a recognized leader in satellite ground data processing and mission command-and-control systems. The company's ground data processing systems consist of complex suites of hardware and software that receive sensor data from satellites and process it into useable environmental parameters under stringent timelines - turning the data into useable information. The company's command-and-control systems feature commercial-off-the-shelf design and high levels of flexibility. Designed for government and commercial applications, they support single-satellite missions as well as the largest and most complex satellite fleets deployed today.
"Harris is also a leading manufacturer of communications payloads for military, intelligence and commercial satellites," added Mr. Wensinger. "In addition to competing as a prime contractor for the ground segment, we look forward to working with the space segment primes to propose innovative and cost-effective antenna and electronic solutions for GOES-R satellites."
About Harris Corporation
Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has annual revenue of about $4 billion and more than 14,000 employees - including more than 6,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications(TM) products, systems, and services for global markets, including government communications, RF communications, broadcast communications, and wireless transmission network solutions. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at http://www.harris.com/
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Harris Corporation
CONTACT: Sleighton Meyer, Government Communications Systems Division,
+1-321-727-6514, sleighton.meyer@harris.com, or Jim Burke, Corporate
Headquarters, +1-321-727-9131, jim.burke@harris.com, both of Harris
Corporation
Web site: http://www.harris.com/
MOSAID Delivers Silicon-Proven PLLs at 65 Nanometers
OTTAWA, April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MOSAID Technologies Incorporated (TSX: MSD), a leading provider of high-performance, flexible semiconductor intellectual property (IP), today announced working silicon for its PLLs at the 65nm CMOS process node. MOSAID's PLLs were fabricated in both standard logic and low-power 65nm process nodes at a leading foundry.
SoCs at 65nm include many IP cores which often have different frequency requirements. Implementations are simplified using one or more of MOSAID's configurable, high-performance PLLs. With PLL IP that is already proven at 65nm, designers reduce the risk and development cost for chips that use this IP and the end products in which they are embedded.
"Many SoC designs, including consumer product SoCs, are quickly moving to the 65nm process node to reduce cost and increase functionality," said Michael Kaskowitz, Senior Vice President, Semiconductor IP, MOSAID. "Our 65nm silicon-proven PLL IP gives our customers time-to-market and flexibility advantages over the competition."
MOSAID's fractional-N PLL is a fully integrated, programmable, low-power, high-performance Delta-Sigma, Fractional-N product. It is optimized for line-operated and battery powered applications at system clock rates as high as 3.2GHz. The large fractional multiplication range of MOSAID's PLL enables it to address many markets and applications with a single, low-cost crystal frequency, thus reducing inventory, delivery time and bill of materials (BOM) cost. Applications for these PLLs include frequency generation for audio and video decode/encode, interface standards, graphics processing, and network communications.
Datasheets for 65nm MOSAID PLLs are available from the MOSAID Customer Center at http://www.mosaid.com/. MOSAID's Fractional-N PLL is also available in 80nm, 90nm and 130nm process geometries.
About MOSAID
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MOSAID Technologies Incorporated makes semiconductors better through the development and licensing of intellectual property. MOSAID counts many of the world's largest semiconductor companies among its customers. Founded in 1975, MOSAID is based in Ottawa, Ontario, with an office in Santa Clara, California. For more information, visit http://www.mosaid.com/.
MOSAID TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED
CONTACT: Media inquiries: Michael Sydow, Vice President, Marketing, (408)
567-2756, msydow@mosaid.com; Colleen McGuire, Communications Specialist, (613)
599-9539 x1228, mcguire@mosaid.com; Jim Lipman, Cain Communications, (925)
606-1370, jlipman@caincom.com
Next Inning Technology Publishes State of Tech Report: Updates Outlooks for Fairchild Semiconductor International, ON Semiconductor, International Rectifier, and Intersil
PRINCETON, N.J., April 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Inning Technology Research (http://www.nextinning.com/), a subscription service focused on semiconductor and technology stocks, announced it has published the State of Tech report with updated outlooks for Fairchild Semiconductor International , ON Semiconductor , International Rectifier , and Intersil .
New subscribers will also receive Next Inning's March State of Tech report, a $149 value, free when they sign up for a complimentary 21-day trial subscription to Next Inning. In its entirety, the State of Tech report is nearly 100 pages chock-full of charts, tables, and actionable investment commentary designed to help investors capitalize on the upcoming earnings season:
https://www.nextinning.com/subscribe/index.php?refer=prn460
In his State of Tech report, Editor Paul McWilliams wrote: "In our January State of Tech report, one of the reasons I suggested that investors consider accumulating shares of ON Semiconductor at the then current price of about $7.50 was that I believed the consensus for calendar 2007 earnings was about a dime too low. Since we published that report, the consensus has moved up from $0.78 to $0.84..."
McWilliams also looks at these topics:
-- Does McWilliams believe that the market is warranted in discounting ON Semiconductor due to its weak balance sheet?
-- Does McWilliams view both ON Semiconductor and Fairchild as having upside potential in the coming months?
-- Does International Rectifier currently meet McWilliams' criteria for a successful investment? Does McWilliams consider the weakness in International Rectifier related to possible accounting errors as an opportunity to buy the stock at a bargain price?
-- Does McWilliams expect Intersil to grow profits faster than revenue this year?
Founded in September 2002, Next Inning's model portfolio has returned 304% since its inception versus 91% for the Nasdaq.
About Next Inning:
Next Inning is a subscription financial newsletter focused on technology stocks. Editor Paul McWilliams is a 20+-year industry veteran.
NOTE: This release was published by Indie Research Advisors, LLC (CRD #131926), a registered investment advisor with the NASD and State of NJ. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should always research companies and securities before making any investments. Nothing herein should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any security.
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CONTACT: Marcie Martin of Next Inning Technology Research,
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Regent Communications to Present at A.G. Edwards 2007 Media & Entertainment Conference
CINCINNATI, April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Regent Communications, Inc. announced today that William Stakelin, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Anthony Vasconcellos, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present at the A.G. Edwards 2007 Media & Entertainment Conference being held April 16-18, 2007 at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Mr. Stakelin and Mr. Vasconcellos are scheduled to present Tuesday, April 17th at 2:20 p.m. Pacific Time (5:20 p.m. Eastern Time).
A live webcast will be available on the company's website, located at http://www.regentcomm.com/ under Investor Relations and will be archived for 30 days.
Regent Communications is a radio broadcasting company focused on acquiring, developing and operating radio stations in mid-sized markets. Regent owns and operates 68 stations located in 14 markets. Regent Communications, Inc. shares are traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol "RGCI."
Regent Communications, Inc.
CONTACT: Anthony Vasconcellos, Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer of Regent Communications, Inc., +1-859-292-0030; or Jonathan
Lesko of Brainerd Communicators, Inc., +1-212-986-6667, for Regent
Communications, Inc.
Web site: http://www.regentcomm.com/
Spare Backup Workgroup Software to Be Included as Part of HP StorageWorks Media Vault Pro
PALM DESERT, Calif., April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Spare Backup, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SPBU) announced today that Spare Backup Workgroup is being included as an addition to HP StorageWorks Media Vault Pro.
Spare Backup Workgroup software enables small businesses to employ automated offsite backup service to enterprise-class data centers with sophisticated encryption for safe and secure storage of both important and mission-critical files. The HP StorageWorks Media Vault Pro offers expandable network storage and enhanced protection services via various subscription options.
"Small businesses not only want to protect their data but they also need to be able to connect to it from wherever they are working," said Cery Perle, CEO of Spare Backup. "Perhaps most important for this segment is that the service must be simple enough that small businesses don't need to call in an IT administrator to manage the process. We are extremely pleased that the Spare Backup solution will be offered to HP StorageWorks Media Vault Pro customers that need this critical service."
Mr. Perle continued, "The small business market is growing faster than any other segment. Studies by IDC have shown that over 50% of employment in the industrialized world is from small businesses. Also, in the last decade, 60-80% of new jobs were generated by small businesses, according to IDC research and government statistics. Our Spare Backup Workgroup software provides small businesses with an enterprise-class solution at a small business price."
"Small businesses are becoming increasingly aware of their need to securely protect their data, and a service like Spare Backup's can be an attractive option, based on its simplicity and price point," said Doug Chandler, Program Director for Storage Services at IDC.
About Spare Backup, Inc.
Spare Backup, Inc. specializes in helping consumers, small office/home office users, and small to mid-sized businesses protect their computer data quickly, automatically and cost-effectively. The company's flagship Spare Backup product is the first totally automated online backup service that intelligently selects, secures and stores files without any user intervention, automatically backing up documents, email, music, photos and other PC files on a nightly basis or according to the schedule of the user's choice. The company is headquartered in Palm Desert, Calif.
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Spare Backup, Inc.
CONTACT: Wolfe Axelrod Weinberger, or Robert Schatz, +1-212-370-4500,
rob@wolfeaxelrod.com, both for Spare Backup, Inc.
Compuware Helps Oakwood Healthcare, Inc. Improve Patient CareCompuware Professional Services Improves Radiology Turnaround Time and Reduces Costs for Oakwood Physicians and Caregivers
DETROIT, April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Compuware Corporation today announced that it has implemented a digital, filmless imaging system for Oakwood Healthcare, Inc. (OHI). Compuware professional services provided project management and production support throughout the implementation of the Picture Archival and Communication System (PACS), across Oakwood's network of hospitals and selected ambulatory sites in Southeast Michigan.
Oakwood physicians now have immediate access to patient diagnostic images from any network-connected PC, allowing collaboration of patient care anytime and anywhere. Radiology turnaround time has improved by 50 percent, enabling physicians to obtain patient results more quickly and to make more efficient treatment decisions.
OHI knew its radiology departments needed to convert from traditional x- ray film environments to digital, filmless imaging. With a regional network of four hospitals and 38 primary care and specialty sites in Southeast Michigan serving more than 1.2 million people, OHI understood that IT innovation would play a critical role in staying competitive in the healthcare market and in providing the best quality of care to its patients.
The Compuware professional services team embraced this technology challenge and streamlined processes across OHI's four hospitals' radiology departments and selected ambulatory sites that offer radiology services through the creation of a filmless digital imaging environment.
"The filmless PACS system gives our physicians and caregivers the ability to access patient information no matter where they are," said Paula Smith, chief information officer at OHI. "They no longer have to go over to the Radiology Department to request the film; they can pull it up on any workstation within the organization. They can even pull it up remotely. The PACS system has become a key tool for our primary physicians in the daily care and treatment plans of their patients."
At OHI's largest site, Oakwood Hospital & Medical Center in Dearborn, Mich., radiology turnaround time has been cut in half, with a nearly 90 percent reduction in film processing costs.
"Physicians are getting the results much more quickly in a more real-time environment," said Dr. David Yates, director of Radiology at Oakwood Hospital & Medical Center. "So, rather than seven, eight, 10 hours later, they're getting the results in sometimes minutes, or at least, less than an hour. Physicians, therefore, have the results sooner and can act on those results more quickly, so theoretically they can discharge patients sooner."
One of the greatest challenges for OHI was breaking the "we've always used film" paradigm and getting caregivers to trust that the images on their high- resolution monitors were superior to what they see on film. "We can read particularly large dataset images much more efficiently in a filmless environment and scroll through the images, rather than putting up dozens of hard-copy films on viewing boxes," said Dr. Yates. "It just makes it a lot more efficient for us."
OHI is not only reaping the benefits of its filmless PACS system, but it's now well positioned for the future in Southeast Michigan's competitive healthcare marketplace.
"This implementation wouldn't have been possible without the strong project management skills and production support of the Compuware professional services team," said Smith. "They meshed seamlessly with the OHI staff and took the time to really understand our business needs. Their knowledge and experience made our PACS implementation effortless."
Click here to read more about Oakwood Healthcare's successful PACS implementation: http://www.compuware.com/pressroom/customers/6212_eng_html.htm
Compuware Corporation
Compuware Corporation maximizes the value IT brings to the business by helping CIOs more effectively manage the business of IT. Compuware solutions accelerate the development, improve the quality and enhance the performance of critical business systems while enabling CIOs to align and govern the entire IT portfolio, increasing efficiency, cost control and employee productivity throughout the IT organization. Founded in 1973, Compuware serves the world's leading IT organizations, including more than 90 percent of the Fortune 100 companies. Learn more about Compuware at http://www.compuware.com/.
Press Contact
Kayla White, Compuware Communications and Investor Relations, kayla.white@compuware.com, 313-227-1402
For Sales and Marketing Information
Compuware Corporation, One Campus Martius, Detroit, MI 48226, 800-521-9353, http://www.compuware.com/
Compuware Corporation
CONTACT: Kayla White, Compuware Communications and Investor Relations,
+1-313-227-1402, or kayla.white@compuware.com; For Sales and Marketing
Information, Compuware Corporation, +1-800-521-9353
Web site: http://www.compuware.com/
http://www.compuware.com/pressroom/customers/6212_eng_html.htm
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Zebra Introduces All-In-One New Packing Slip SolutionThe Zebra Z-Slip is a Fast and Reliable Packing Slip Solution That Provides Huge Labor Savings for Shipping Departments
VERNON HILLS, Ill., April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Zebra Technologies Corporation , a global leader in on-demand printing solutions for business improvement, today introduced the patent-pending Z-Slip, all-in-one packing slip solution, created for shipping departments to improve the time-consuming process of traditional labeling systems. The sleek design of the Zebra Z-Slip solution allows customers to quickly and easily print, peel and apply packing slip labels to packages ready for shipment -- cutting traditional processes by up to 30 seconds per package -- a 70 percent labor savings. With an average volume of 1,000 packages per day, customers can save up to 8 hours per day or one full-time person (2,000 hours) a year in labor costs.
Paired with the Zebra 170XiIIIPlus(TM) thermal printer, the Z-Slip packing slip solution provides a fast and reliable system that results in significant labor savings for shipping departments in warehouses, distribution centers, e-retailing and more.
"With Z-Slip, Zebra has eliminated most of the manual and time-consuming steps associated with packing slips," said Mike Weinhammer, product manager of aftermarket, supplies and services.
The Z-Slip product was inspired by a large customer's request for an automated packing slip solution. Collaboration between the Zebra R&D, product management and sales teams resulted in a thin and sleek packing slip solution that cuts out steps of an inefficient shipping process.
"The design of the Zebra Z-slip packing solution not only shaves off precious time during the application process, but also decreases the risk of sending a package to the wrong location," added Weinhammer.
The Z-Slip solution saves time and costs for the recipients as well. "We found that many companies were placing the packing list inside the box because it took too long to print and apply the information to the outside of the carton," said Weinhammer. "With the Zebra Z-Slip packing slip solution, recipients save time by being able to view both the contents of the box and where it needs to be sent without opening it. This way, it's faster and easier to cross-dock or put into inventory."
The Zebra Z-Slip packing slip solution is available today in North America. To learn more about the Z-Slip packing slip solution or to watch a demonstration video, please visit http://www.zebra.com/zslip.
About Zebra Technologies
Zebra Technologies Corporation delivers innovative and reliable on-demand printing solutions for business improvement and security applications in 100 countries around the world. More than 90 percent of Fortune 500 companies use Zebra(R)-brand printers. A broad range of applications benefit from Zebra-brand thermal bar code, "smart" label and receipt printers, and plastic card printers, resulting in enhanced security, increased productivity, improved quality, lower costs, and better customer service. The company has sold more than five million printers, including RFID printer/encoders and wireless mobile solutions, as well as ZebraDesigner software, ZebraLink connectivity solutions, Genuine Zebra printing supplies and ZebraCare services. Information about Zebra specialty printing solutions is at http://www.zebra.com/.
CONTACT: Michelle Meek
+1-312-873-3424
michelle@outlookmarketingsrv.com
Zebra Technologies Corporation
CONTACT: Michelle Meek, +1-312-873-3424,
michelle@outlookmarketingsrv.com, for Zebra Technologies Corporation
Web site: http://www.zebra.com/
Lexmark International announces date of first quarter 2007 earnings release, conference call
LEXINGTON, Ky., April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Lexmark International, Inc. plans to announce first quarter 2007 earnings on Tuesday, April 24, 2007. A conference call is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. (EDT). The live audio broadcast can be accessed from Lexmark's investor relations Web site at http://investor.lexmark.com/. Shortly after the call, a replay will be available on the investor relations Web site or by telephone at (877) 519-4471, code 8650132.
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About Lexmark
Lexmark International, Inc. provides businesses and consumers in more than 150 countries with a broad range of printing and imaging products, solutions and services that help them to be more productive. In 2006, Lexmark reported $5.1 billion in revenue. Learn how Lexmark can help you get more done at http://www.lexmark.com/.
Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Lexmark International, Inc.
CONTACT: Investor, John Morgan, +1-859-232-5568, jmorgan@lexmark.com, or
Media, Tim Fitzpatrick, +1-859-232-7527, tfitzpat@lexmark.com, both of Lexmark
International, Inc.
Web site: http://www.lexmark.com/
http://investor.lexmark.com/
DigitalFX International's helloWorld.com's Live Web Cast of the Funeral of Church of God Leader Proves Technical Expertise by Broadcasting to More Than 6,400 Simultaneous ViewersParishioners at 153 Member Churches View Web Cast of the Three-Hour Funeral on Giant Screens in Their Sanctuaries
LAS VEGAS, April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DigitalFX International, Inc., (BULLETIN BOARD: DFXN.OB) , reported today that the March 31 live streaming web cast of the funeral of the late Bishop Gilbert Earl Patterson of the Church of God in Christ on helloWorld.com streamed to 6,400 simultaneous viewers, an unusually high number for a streaming web cast.
In addition, churchgoers viewed the three-hour funeral on giant screens in their sanctuaries in 153 member churches, some with up to 5,000 attendees.
The leading Memphis newspaper, the Commercial Appeal, also provided a link to the helloWorld web cast services and reported that its web site received more than 19,000 hits that day, 2,000 more than its average Saturday experience.
Bishop P. A. Brooks, coordinator of the International Homegoing service, said, "The live streaming web cast of Bishop Gilbert Earl Patterson's funeral service was a tremendous success! The congregants at the 153 member churches packed in at standing room only to witness and celebrate the life and homecoming of our beloved Bishop Patterson as a community as if they had been in the Temple in Memphis where the ceremony took place."
"We are so pleased," he added, "that we are already planning to web cast our Centennial Celebration in November on helloWorld.com."
"We are proud of helloWorld's flawless performance in carrying the three- hour service," said Craig Ellins, chief executive officer of Digital FX International. "Not only did we get the whole broadcast set up in amazingly short time, we had 6,400 simultaneous viewers. It was a triumph."
ABOUT DIGITAL FX INTERNATIONAL
DigitalFX is a digital communications and social networking company. The Company develops and markets proprietary web-based social networking software applications, including video email, video instant messaging and live webcasting. DigitalFX bundles its proprietary applications with other open source applications and sells them as an integrated suite through an Internet- based subscription model. The Company's Web 2.0 communication tools enable users to create, transcode, send, manage and store all forms of digital media content (i.e., photos, videos, music, documents). These innovative social networking applications are scalable, customizable and highly extendible.
Contact Info:
Alison Simard
Stern & Co.
(323) 650-7117
arsimard@sternco.com
DigitalFX International, Inc.
CONTACT: Alison Simard of Stern & Co. for DigitalFX International, Inc.,
+1-323-650-7117, arsimard@sternco.com
Web site: http://www.helloworld.com/
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