PC Universe Receives Private Equity Investment From Sierra Equity Group

BOCA RATON, Fla., April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PC Universe (Pink Sheets: PCUV), a leading online computer reseller, announced today the closing of a $2 million private equity investment from Sierra Equity Group, LTD. PC Universe plans to use the proceeds to continue to grow sales, implement new systems and enhance working capital financing.

"We are excited about our first major private equity investment after over 11 years of successful business operations," said Tom Livia, president and co- founder, PC Universe, Inc. Livia added, "We are pleased about our partnership with Sierra Equity Group who recognizes the value in our company's business strategy."

"We are impressed with PC Universe's past successes and future plans. We are pleased that we could provide PC Universe with funding that enables them to execute their business plan," Alan Goddard, CEO, Sierra Equity Group.

About PC Universe, Inc.

PC Universe is a technology reseller and solutions provider of over 250,000 technology products and services from over 700 brands such as Apple, Canon, Cisco, Citrix, Epson, HP, IBM, Lenovo, Microsoft, Sony, Symantec and Toshiba. Since 1995, PC Universe has served the information technology needs of businesses of all sizes, federal, state and local government entities as well as educational institutions. PC Universe currently serves its customers through two website properties, http://www.pcuniverse.com/ and http://www.patriotpc.us/ , call center, direct sales force of industry professionals, and technical service team of certified technicians and engineers. PCUniverse.com is an award-winning website and is ranked by Internet Retailer magazine as one of the Top 500 retail sites on the Internet.

For more information visit: http://www.pcuniverse.com/ About Sierra Equity Group, LTD

Sierra Equity Group is a private equity investment group. Sierra Equity Group provides a full range of investment tools to our clients, from asset management to public offerings. Our team of financial professionals work hard to create an investment portfolio uniquely tailored to each individual's specific needs. Our management staff has over fifty years of combined Wall Street experience and are fully committed to serving each and every one of our clients with an unparalleled level of professionalism and dedication.

For more information visit: http://www.sierraeg.com/ Forward-Looking Statements

This release may contain statements that are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on current estimates and projections about PC Universe, Inc.'s business, which are derived in part on assumptions of its management, and are not guarantees of future performance, as such performance is difficult to predict. Actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the Company's ability to execute effectively its business plan and acquisition strategy, changes in market activity, the development of new products and services, the enhancement of existing products and services, competitive pressures (including price competition), system failures, economic and political conditions, changes in consumer behavior and the introduction of competing products having technological and/or other advantages. These and other risks are described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which should be read in conjunction herewith for a further discussion of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. The Company assumes no obligation to update information concerning its expectations.

Contact: Investor Relations Department 561-208-6967 Website: http://www.pcuniverse.com/

PC Universe, Inc.

CONTACT: PC Universe, Inc., Investor Relations Department,
+1-561-208-6967

Web site: http://www.pcuniverse.com/
http://www.sierraeg.com/

Comcast Announces Opening of Colorado Springs Customer Support CenterNew Facility at 4920 Centennial Blvd. Provides 200 Local Jobs and Supports Comcast's Growing Southern Colorado Customer Base

DENVER, April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Comcast, the country's leading provider of cable services, today announced the opening of the company's new Colorado Springs customer support center located at 4920 Centennial Blvd. The new center supports customers throughout Southern Colorado, including Pueblo and Trinidad, and will eventually provide support for customers throughout Colorado. The 56,000 square-foot facility opens today staffed with 150 customer service representatives.

In addition to building Comcast's customer service presence in the region, the support center provides significant employment opportunities to Colorado Springs residents, with 50 additional Customer Account Executive positions expected to be filled by the end of 2007. The customer support center jobs fill a portion of the 500 Colorado jobs announced by the company last year and join Comcast's 4,200 existing employees throughout the state.

"In an age where more and more companies are outsourcing customer service jobs across the Pacific, it is refreshing to see a company that's committed to further invest right here at home," said Colorado Attorney General John Suthers. "Comcast already provides jobs to more than 4,200 Coloradans, and today's opening demonstrates the company's commitment to continued growth in our state."

Comcast has been growing consistently for the past several years, thanks to the introduction of new products and improved customer service. Strong demand is expected to continue in Colorado for the company's Triple Play offering -- a product package featuring Digital Cable with ON DEMAND, Comcast Digital Voice and Comcast High-Speed Internet. In addition to significant consumer savings, Triple Play allows for one bill, one customer service point of contact, and one installation visit to the home.

"The new Colorado Springs center gives added focus to our goal of making business with us easy and convenient," said Jim Commers, Comcast's vice president for southern Colorado. "We're committed to providing exceptional service to our customers throughout Colorado and proud to play a part in Colorado Springs' vibrant and growing economy."

Comcast will hire additional Customer Account Executives and Technical Support Representatives to staff the new center. The jobs will offer competitive wages and benefits based on education and previous service experience, in addition to a full incentive package including medical, dental and prescription benefits, and complimentary Comcast services. Individuals interested in the positions are encouraged to apply online at http://comcast.com/careers.

"These new jobs are a product of Colorado's appetite for Comcast products, and we couldn't be happier providing these positions to individuals who live in the same local communities driving this demand," Commers said.

Training for the positions utilizes Comcast's new self-paced training system -- a classroom-based education process matching the employee's skills to the appropriate level curriculum, which enables employees to fully learn the company's products and services at their own speed. In addition to the self-paced training, all customer support representatives will participate in Comcast's P.A.C.E. career-path program. P.A.C.E. enables entry-level customer service employees to control their own career path by allowing for advancement and promotions once predetermined skill sets are mastered.

About Comcast Corporation:

Comcast Corporation (http://www.comcast.com/) is the nation's leading provider of cable, entertainment and communications products and services. With 24.2 million cable customers, 11.5 million high-speed Internet customers, and 2.5 million voice customers, Comcast is principally involved in the development, management and operation of broadband cable systems and in the delivery of programming content.

Comcast's content networks and investments include E! Entertainment Television, Style Network, The Golf Channel, VERSUS, G4, AZN Television, PBS KIDS Sprout, TV One, four regional Comcast SportsNets and Comcast Interactive Media, which develops and operates Comcast's Internet business. Comcast also has a majority ownership in Comcast-Spectacor, whose major holdings include the Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team, the Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball team and two large multipurpose arenas in Philadelphia.

Comcast employs more than 4,200 people in Colorado. The company has 810,000 customers in Colorado.

Comcast

CONTACT: Cindy Parsons of Comcast, +1-303-603-2125,
cindy_parsons@cable.comcast.com

Web site: http://www.comcast.com/

Raytheon Awarded $48 Million for Cooperative Engagement Capability Program

MARLBOROUGH, Mass., April 10, 2007 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company has been awarded $48 million in follow-on contracts by the U.S. Navy for work on the Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) program. The contracts were awarded for continued production and technical support.

CEC provides robust capability to naval air and missile defenses by distributing force level sensor and weapons data in a new and significantly different manner. It pools high-quality tracking data from participating sensors and distributes the data to all others in a filtered and shared state. The result is a powerful and detailed air picture based on all sensor data available that provides early detection and more consistent tracking of air contacts.

The first award for $32 million encompasses assembly, inspection, test and engineering support for seven AN/USG-2A Shipboard CEC systems as well as spares. The $16 million second award provides technical support to the Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems and includes technical reports, studies, ship-board and on-site support, assessment/evaluation of legacy software problem reports, support to fleet events, and obsolete parts management.

Work on the first contract will be performed at Raytheon facilities in St Petersburg and Largo, Fla., and Dallas and McKinney, Texas. Work on the second contract will primarily be performed in St. Petersburg.

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: Steve Brecken 508-490-2627

Raytheon

CONTACT: Steve Brecken for Raytheon, +1-508-490-2627

Web site: http://www.raytheon.com/

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Charles Letts Selects Epicor(R) Manufacturing SolutionOne of the World's Leading Diary Publishers Turns to Epicor to Support Business Development

IRVINE, Calif. and BRACKNELL, United Kingdom, April 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Epicor Software Corporation , a leading provider of enterprise business software solutions for the midmarket and divisions of the Global 1000, today announced that Charles Letts, a global leader in commercial diary manufacturing, has selected Epicor Vantage(R) enterprise resource planning (ERP) suite to support its future business needs. Widely known for its capability to enable manufacturers to maximize operational efficiency, Epicor's manufacturing solution continues to build momentum with very strong double digit growth in UK sales over the past year.

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Charles Letts is a division of the Letts Filofax Group, a major player in the global time management and stationery product markets, with a turnover in excess of 55 million British pounds (100 million USD), eight international subsidiaries and a large network of distributors and agents covering over thirty countries. Upon learning that their current manufacturing resource planning (MRP) system was to become unsupported with no direct upgrade path, Charles Letts decided to go to market for a first class solution.

There were several factors important to Charles Letts in creating the shortlist of suppliers for tender: the software needed functionality capable of meeting the company's business requirements across the scope of its current system; the software was required to be scalable to accommodate a minimum of 150 users; and, the software supplier needed to have a large user base both in the UK and worldwide.

"From the suppliers who were on the shortlist for onsite demonstrations, Epicor demonstrated a system flexible enough to meet our business requirements without need for major modification," said Kenny Skivington, business information analyst for Charles Letts. "We felt Epicor understood best our complex planning methods and gave a commitment to meet those requirements during the implementation phase."

Skivington continued, "Epicor appears to have a very flexible ERP system in Vantage which can be customized by the user rather than expensive bespoke programming. The .NET technology and partnership with Microsoft should provide an excellent solution for releases well into the future and we expect Epicor's business solution to continue to meet the needs of our rapidly growing company going forward."

Epicor has won the confidence of thousands of customers that have adopted its enterprise solutions to meet business challenges. Vantage enables the whole manufacturing process to be real-time and paperless. It helps streamline the order cycle and enables enterprises to maximize operational efficiency, minimize costs and improve profitability.

"Charles Letts required a solution with functionality capable of meeting their business requirements today and in the future, and we're delighted to be able to help them achieve their business objectives," said Anthony von Bergen, regional director of Epicor for the UK.

About Charles Letts

Established over 200 years ago, Charles Letts produced the first commercial diary in 1812. Today we produce over 22 million products every year in our fully integrated factory. Over 200 years of expertise in diary publishing has resulted in our products being renowned throughout the world for their high quality. Charles Letts is a division of the Letts Filofax Group. With a turnover in excess of 55 million British pounds, eight international subsidiaries and a network of distributors and agents covering over thirty countries, the Letts Filofax Group is a major player in the global time management and stationery product markets.

About Epicor Software Corporation

Epicor, named one of FORTUNE magazine's 100 Fastest-Growing Companies in 2006, is a global leader dedicated to providing integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM), supply chain management (SCM) and professional services automation (PSA) software solutions to midmarket companies and divisions of the Global 1000. Founded in 1984, Epicor serves over 20,000 customers in more than 140 countries, providing solutions in over 30 languages. Employing innovative service-oriented architecture (SOA) and Web services technology, Epicor delivers end-to-end, industry-specific solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail, hospitality and services that enable companies to drive increased efficiency, improve performance and build competitive advantage. Epicor solutions provide the scalability and flexibility to meet today's business challenges, while empowering enterprises for even greater success tomorrow. Epicor offers a comprehensive range of services with its solutions, providing a single point of accountability to promote rapid return on investment and low total cost of ownership. Epicor's worldwide headquarters are located in Irvine, California with offices and affiliates around the world. For more information, visit http://www.epicor.com/.

Epicor and Vantage are registered trademarks of Epicor Software Corporation. Other trademarks referenced are the property of their respective owners. The product and service offerings depicted in this document are produced by Epicor Software Corporation.

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CONTACT: Lisa Preuss, USA, +1-949-585-4235, lpreuss@epicor.com, or Jada
Smith, UK, 01344 468287, jadasmith@epicor.com, both of Epicor Software
Corporation

Web site: http://www.epicor.com/

Seagate Introduces New Data Recovery Software Solution as a Cost Effective Alternative to In-Lab Logical RecoveriesSeagate Recovery Services offers an efficient do-it-yourself application for all brands of hard disc drives

SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif., April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Seagate Technology is pleased to announce the launch of its innovative do-it-yourself data recovery software. File Recovery for Windows is an advanced, easy to use application which recovers all file types including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook PSTs, databases, AutoCAD, Microsoft SQL as well as all popular photo formats. The software can also recover music and movie files such as MPEG, AVI, and MP3 files. File Recovery for Windows supports all FAT12/16/32 and NTFS file systems running Microsoft Windows, even if partitions are formatted, damaged or deleted.

File Recovery for Windows has been designed as an efficient, low-cost solution for logical data recovery situations if files are lost due to a virus, malicious hack attack or an operating system crash, in which a disc drive has not experienced physical damage. This inexpensive software solution is able to recover files from any brand of disc drive.

Clients are able to download the solution for free from Seagate's web site and preview their disc and file content in a simple hexadecimal viewer telling them if a successful recovery is possible. The risk in the purchase decision has been removed, and users know in advance exactly which files can be recovered before they purchase the software.

"I called a handful of drive recovery services and was given estimates ranging from $700 to $8,000 to restore my data with a wait of at least four days," commented Kevin Halladay, I.T. manager of the Sundance Ski Resort in Utah. "I called Seagate Recovery Services about sending the drive in for recovery, and their client service representative suggested that Seagate's D.I.Y. software was the ideal solution for my data loss situation. I downloaded the software and recovered all of my data, and Seagate saved me hundreds, if not thousands of dollars. The software is easy to use, very intuitive and provided a full recovery for a fraction of the cost of an in-lab solution. The product is a true bargain."

About Seagate Recovery Services

Seagate Recovery Services is an industry forerunner and innovator in recovering inaccessible or corrupted data from all digital media, including computers, servers and back-ups. Seagate Recovery Services is the world's first ISO 9001:2000 certified recovery services provider serving thousands of consumer and business clients from its facilities around the globe. For more information, please visit http://services.seagate.com/.

About Seagate

Seagate is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of hard disc drives, providing products for a wide-range of applications, including Enterprise, Desktop, Mobile Computing, Consumer Electronics and Branded Solutions. Seagate's business model leverages technology leadership and world-class manufacturing to deliver industry-leading innovation and quality to its global customers, and to be the low cost producer in all markets in which it participates. The company is committed to providing award- winning products, customer support and reliability to meet the world's growing demand for information storage. Seagate can be found around the globe and at http://www.seagate.com/. Seagate and Seagate Technology are registered trademarks of Seagate Technology LLC.

NOTE: Seagate, Seagate Technology and the Wave logo are U.S. registered trademarks of Seagate Technology LLC.

Seagate Technology LLC

CONTACT: David Szabados of Seagate, +1-831-439-2859, or
david.szabados@seagate.com

Web site: http://www.seagate.com/

Franklin Expands Business Development Team

BURLINGTON, N.J., April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Franklin Electronic Publishers, Incorporated today announced the appointment of Mark Winter, Vice President/General Manager of its Proximity Technology Division, and Thomas Chow, General Manager, Asia Business Development, to its management team.

Mark Winter has more than twenty years of software industry experience in electronic publishing, CAD and simulation applications and services. Previously he was CEO of Simulis LLC., a provider of online knowledge assessment and training systems for workforce development. He has also served as SVP Marketing/Corporate Development for e-SIM Inc., a simulation software company, and as VP Corporate Development for Continental Graphics Holdings which operated one of the largest technical document publishers in North America.

Franklin, through its Proximity Technology Division, is a leading provider of linguistic software resources for desktop and enterprise where language accuracy is critical to content quality and search functionality.

"We are delighted to have Mark as an addition to our Senior Management team," said Barry J. Lipsky, President and Chief Executive Officer of Franklin. "Proximity represents a significant strategic growth opportunity for the company as we offer increased functionality both through product innovation strategic partnerships, and through our investment banking initiatives. Mark's experience matches perfectly with both our business development objectives and our development infrastructure initiatives to create that growth," he added.

"Many software products and web services have a growing need for improved linguistic support so that content creation is accurate and complete" said Mark Winter. "Proximity has an excellent product line that supports the broadest range of international languages. I'm excited about delivering this solution to an ever-expanding universe of software products in global markets where language accuracy is a critical feature set," he added. Mr. Winter holds an MBA in Corporate Strategy and an undergraduate degree in Communications. He also serves on the Board of the American Institute of Graphic Arts | Los Angeles.

Thomas Chow, with over 30 years in marketing and brand management, was President of China Innovative Co. at which he provided consulting services to Johnson & Johnson, Bausch & Lomb and Revlon in connection with the launching of these brands into the greater China markets. Mr. Chow was also a board member of Bausch and Lomb's joint venture in China. Prior to holding this position, Mr. Chow was the Managing Director, Asia Pacific of Globalenglish.com an English Language Learning initiative where he established distribution networks throughout Hong Kong, China, Taiwan and Korea.

Mr. Chow will be responsible for the development and marketing of Franklin's business initiatives in the burgeoning Asian markets focusing on Japan, Korea, and the greater China markets as well as expansion into the other smaller Pacific Rim markets. Mr. Chow will also lead the effort to cultivate relationships with the large multinational retailers with local buying offices in Hong Kong and other parts of the Far East.

"Thomas is another great addition to the Franklin team," said Mr. Lipsky. "He has launched some of the world's best known and respected brands into China and other Asian markets through innovative and cost effective partnerships. Now that Franklin has established its foothold in the Far East markets, we believe that Thomas will be able to bring to the Franklin team that same marketing savvy he has demonstrated over and over," he added.

"Having grown up in China, I've experienced first hand the challenges of learning English as a second language and continue to see on a daily basis the enormity of the market" said Thomas Chow. "In the Asian regions no one has to be convinced of the value of learning English. With Franklin as the leading brand in the western markets and its vast publishing partnerships we are well positioned to extend that reach. I look forward to the challenge and am excited to be part of the Franklin team," he added.

Mr. Chow holds an MBA in General Management and an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering and is a resident of Hong Kong.

About Proximity

Franklin, through its Proximity Technology Division, designs and licenses linguistic software that provides spelling error detection, correction and hyphenation in 36 languages as well as thesaurus, dictionary and other linguistic functionality to such world renowned technology leaders such as Adobe and Sun Microsystems. More information is available at http://www.proximitytechnology.com/

About Franklin

Franklin Electronic Publishers Incorporated is a world leader in electronic handheld information, having sold more than 37,000,000 electronic books since 1986. Current titles available directly or through partners number more than 26,000 in sixteen languages under license from world class publishers, such as Merriam-Webster and HarperCollins, focused in five genres: Learning, Language Learning, Travel, Spiritual, and Leisure. The Company also licenses its underlying technology to an array of partners including Adobe, Sun Microsystems and Ademco (a division of Honeywell). Franklin distributes ROLODEX(R) Electronics branded organizers worldwide and SEIKO branded reference products in North and South America, Australia and the European Community. Franklin's products are available at 43,000 retail outlets worldwide, through catalogs, and online at http://www.franklin.com/.

ROLODEX(R) is a registered trademark of Berol Corporation, a subsidiary of Newell Rubbermaid Inc. SEIKO is a registered trademark of SEIKO Corporation.

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed throughout this release, including, but not limited to, those that are stated as Franklin's belief or expectation or preceded by the word "should" are forward looking statements that involve risks to and uncertainties in Franklin's business, including, among other things, the timely availability and acceptance of new electronic products, changes in technology, the impact of competitive electronic products, and other risks and uncertainties that may be detailed from time to time in Franklin's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Franklin Electronic Publishers Incorporated

CONTACT: Robin Kelman, Garfield Group Public Relations, +1-215-867-8600
ext. 244, rkelman@garfieldgroup.com

Web site: http://www.franklin.com/
http://www.proximitytechnology.com/

Gateway's New End-to-End 1:1 Computing Solution to Engage Students and Empower EducatorsGateway Delivers Single Point of Contact for Honest Answers and Reliable Solution

IRVINE, Calif., April 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Gateway, Inc. today announced a new 1:1 computing solution for the education market designed to improve academic performance while at the same time promoting student engagement and attendance. In addition to the numerous benefits this technology-based initiative holds for students, the Gateway solution also empowers teachers and includes valuable training and technology integration into the classroom.

Gateway's 1:1 Computing Solution provides a comprehensive portfolio of products and services offering consulting, needs assessment, professional development, classroom management software, standard-based curriculum software, implementation, and ongoing support. Each solution is designed and scaled to the needs of the education customers and supported by the U.S.-based customer support.

"Education customers across the country have told us, that in addition to technology, they want complete solutions that include services, software and after sales support, in a way that maximizes the effectiveness of classroom learning," said John Costello, Gateway vice president of marketing. "Based on our many years of experience in the education segment and discussions with education customers both large and small, we have developed a program that is not only comprehensive, but scalable. We have partnered with some of the best education-focused hardware, software and service companies to provide a complete, end-to-end 1:1 computing solution for education customers."

The Gateway 1:1 Computing Solution offers programs to help schools, districts, colleges and universities meet the challenges of student engagement, faculty empowerment and learning enhancement. The solution was developed to scale to the needs of the customer, taking into consideration each institution's specific objectives as well as its position in the technology adoption lifecycle. Gateway provides programs for every stage of this process.

"We have seen the benefits that 1:1 computing programs offer students, and want to help expand this initiative to schools nationwide by making the integration process as simple as possible," said Costello. "Gateway is proud to offer a program that positively influences students' attendance, behavior and achievement in a 1:1 learning environment."

Gateway's comprehensive 1:1 computing solution offers the following professional services, software, hardware and support services:

* Consulting -- Gateway offers strategic consulting and integrated services that assist education institutions in effectively achieving their technology training and information management goals. Gateway works with partners to develop a customized plan that includes the specific instructional technology and related support services for successful implementation and execution. * Financing -- Based on many years of experience and a vast network of partners, Gateway helps to evaluate the best funding solutions and financial structure for each institution to increase purchasing power, reduce out-of-pocket expenses and simplify the acquisition process. This service includes aid with state and federal grants, local bond initiatives and identifying leasing options. * Professional Development -- Gateway's professional development experts will work with each school or district to implement a training program that ensures a smooth technology integration process. On-site and online courses help students, instructors, administrators and IT professionals get more out of the IT investment. There is a one-day introduction course or a two-week integration boot-camp designed to help increase user acceptance and improve technology skill levels. Educators can choose from over 5,000 online courses or instructor-led training from LearnWithGateway(R) education services, including Technology Integration for Teaching and Learning in Education, a 48-hour program that shows teachers how to become technology-integration specialists as they lead their students in standards-based, student-centered learning. * Classroom Management -- Gateway helps teachers to effectively manage the classroom and integrate technology into the curriculum by working with service partners to provide software that monitors students, synchronizes classroom delivery and fights plagiarism. Educators can choose from: - an integrated software solution that fosters engagement through collaborative note-taking, computer monitoring and after class activities; - an Internet-enabled software that connects teachers with their students and facilitates distance learning; - a real-time communication, collaboration and knowledge transfer software that lets instructors create, manage and deliver effective learning programs both in the classroom and over the Web. * Standards-Based Curriculum -- Technology-rich curriculum is instrumental in streamlining communication between instructors and students. Gateway works with industry-leading service partners to deliver eBooks, educational videos and Web-based courses designed to enhance students' classroom performance and their learning experience. Successful digital curriculum implementations, downloadable digital book formats and distributed learning applications allow students to collaborate and access learning content anytime, anywhere. In addition, student achievement and educator effectiveness is boosted because the curriculum software is based on the principles of cognitive development and designed to be both student-centric and standards-based. Additionally, digital curriculum allows students and parents to check grades, assignments and teacher feedback, helping K-12 schools and districts meet No Child Left Behind accountability requirements. It also helps colleges and universities realize campus computing and distance learning potential, while tracking students from enrollment to graduation. * Hardware -- Educators can better instruct a 1:1 classroom with standardized hardware, including Gateway(R) convertible notebooks, desktop PCs, displays, server and storage products, as well as projection devices, printing solutions and other classroom technology from leading manufacturers. Standardization gives teachers a single set of components and applications to work with in the classroom and reduces connectivity and compatibility problems for IT staff. * Implementation -- Gateway acts as a single point of accountability throughout the comprehensive 1:1 computing installation and implementation process. Gateway's Custom Integrated Solutions include a range of services that encompass everything from custom imaging and asset tagging to installation of third-party components. These services can save an IT department time and labor, reduce deployment time and simplify technology management. * Ongoing Support -- Gateway offers a suite of flexible and effective support and maintenance solutions that will maximize a 1:1 learning environment, including extended limited warranty options, priority support, a battery replacement service plan, accidental damage protection and anti-theft protection. Also included is GatewayShield(TM), a standard, comprehensive security solution that helps deliver Internet, hardware and data protection for Gateway(R) notebooks, desktops and displays. Gateway will remain in contact with each educational institution throughout the 1:1 computing solution process to help ensure program continuity and success.

For more information on the Gateway 1:1 Computing Solution, visit http://www.gateway.com/1to1.

Gateway Professional

From award-winning servers to innovative notebooks and professional services, Gateway has served organizations for 21 years. It recently earned number one customer satisfaction ratings from Technology Business Research for both corporate notebooks and desktops, by delivering the innovative products and outstanding service customers want. Gateway's mission is to exceed customers' expectations for quality, innovation and service with 100-percent U.S.-based telephone technical support for its professional customers, a configure-to-order assembly facility in Nashville, Tenn. and a Best Practices Tech Support Center in S.D. The company offers programs designed specifically for the needs of customers in education, government and businesses as well as reseller partners. Gateway customers include many of the world's leading organizations, such as the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency, the University of Arizona, state of California, state of New York, Los Angeles Unified School District and others. For more information on Gateway Professional solutions, visit http://www.gateway.com/business.

About Gateway

Since its founding in 1985, Irvine, Calif.-based Gateway has been a technology pioneer, offering award-winning PCs, servers and related products to consumers, businesses, government agencies and schools. Gateway is the third largest PC company in the U.S. and among the top ten worldwide. See http://www.gateway.com/ for more information.

Gateway, Inc.

CONTACT: Erin Davern of Gateway, Inc., +1-949-471-7785,
erin.davern@gateway.com

Web site: http://www.gateway.com/business

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Alternative Technology Provides 'Total Enterprise Virtualization' to VARs; Adds DataCore Storage Virtualization to VMware and Citrix OfferingsNew agreement with DataCore Software brings best-in-class storage virtualization to Alternative Technology's 3,000 resellers

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., April 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Alternative Technology, the leading specialty distributor of thin-client/server-based computing, edge infrastructure, virtualization, and government-approved security solutions, today announced that it has signed a value-added distribution agreement with DataCore Software, the leading provider of storage virtualization solutions. Under the agreement, Alternative Technology will promote and distribute DataCore(TM) virtual storage infrastructure products to its network of 3,000 resellers in the United States and Canada.

Alternative Technology is now a trained and authorized supplier of DataCore Software's full line of storage virtualization, disaster recovery, and continuous data protection solutions. The agreement enables Alternative Technology to offer storage virtualization solutions that best complement and enhance its current virtualization and infrastructure productivity offerings.

"This partnership is a major expansion of Alternative Technology's comprehensive, virtual infrastructure solution strategy and a natural progression from what we have already done to extend our offerings in the growing market for server and workstation virtualization," said Bill Botti, president and chief operating officer, Alternative Technology. "DataCore broadens and complements our current portfolio of VMware virtualization and Citrix-based infrastructure solutions with the industry's best storage and SAN infrastructure management software."

The relationship extends DataCore Software's distribution in North America, and brings additional value to DataCore resellers through Alternative Technology's focused product offering, advanced technical services and top-notch sales support. "DataCore does for storage what VMware does for servers and Citrix does for access," said George Teixeira, president and CEO, DataCore Software. "It is that simple - DataCore makes the virtual enterprise a reality. Our products give Alternative Technology resellers proven solutions that empower users with much greater control of their storage infrastructures and their costs."

DataCore provides resellers and system integrators with cost-effective and affordable SAN and iSCSI solutions that are vital for delivering Total Enterprise Virtualization solutions. Thousands of users worldwide use DataCore's award-winning SANsymphony(TM) and low-cost SANmelody(TM) disk server software products for fast disk-to-disk backups, business continuance and disaster recovery. DataCore's virtual capacity capabilities allow storage to be served automatically to servers that need more space without impacting applications. As a result, servers don't have to be stopped to add more disks. Further, by deploying DataCore software on two servers, users can create a high availability and disaster recovery architecture that can copy and protect data locally or across the world.

"We have chosen DataCore Software as a strategic partner to extend our virtual infrastructure business with the flexibility of virtual storage," said John Stubbs, vice president of business development strategies, Alternative Technology. "All Alternative Technology resellers now have best-of-breed solutions for virtual infrastructures, encompassing desktops, servers and storage at their disposal."

The DataCore products Alternative Technology's resellers will now be authorized to offer include: DataCore's SANsymphony and SANmelody storage virtualization products and its newest CDP solution, Traveller(TM) CPR. Traveller CPR allows users to go "back in time" to restore systems and data to previous states. Thousands of businesses and Global 2000 data centers rely on DataCore's comprehensive product portfolio to deploy disk servers, to easily add capacity expansion, and to centralize and automate storage management for Microsoft Windows, VMware, UNIX, Linux, MacOS and NetWare systems.

About Alternative Technology

Alternative Technology is the leading specialty distributor for Value Added Resellers who need products and services targeted at Thin-client/Server- based Computing, Edge Infrastructure, Virtualization, Security, and Wireless markets. Driving the widespread adoption of leading edge technologies by bridging the gaps between products and services to solve critical business problems, Alternative identifies business issues that are key to our markets and offer multi-vendor solutions that drive demand back through our reseller partners. Alternative Technology, headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, has offices in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Carlsbad, California, and Mississauga, Canada. Alternative Technology is a wholly owned subsidiary of Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions, which is a business unit of Arrow Electronics, Inc. . For more information, go to: http://www.alttech.com/, e-mail: sales@AltTech.com or call toll-free: 800.544.7674 (USA), or 866.240.9991 (Canada).

About DataCore Software

DataCore Software, a leading provider of storage virtualization software, fundamentally changes the economics of managing storage with innovative software that combines advanced functions and services with the agility and savings of hardware independence. DataCore's disk server software easily adds capacity expansion and centralized storage management for Windows, UNIX, Linux, VMware, MacOS, and NetWare systems. DataCore is privately held and its corporate headquarters are in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. For more information, call (877) 780-5111 or visit http://www.datacore.com/.

DataCore, the DataCore logo, SANsymphony, SANmelody, and Traveller are trademarks or registered trademarks of DataCore Software Corporation. Other DataCore product or service names or logos referenced herein are trademarks of DataCore Software Corporation. All other products, services and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

DataCore Software

CONTACT: Media, Mark Rieger for Alternative Technology, of Stanton &
Associates Marketing and Public Relations, +1-720-234-5381, or
mrieger@stantonpr.com; or Bettye Grant of DataCore Software, +1-954-377-6000,
or publicrelations@datacore.com; or Stuart Smith of Red Nine PR,
+1-336-896-1874, or ssmith@redninePR.com

Web site: http://www.datacoresoftware.com/
http://www.alttech.com/

Parata Systems Acquires Prescription Pickup Kiosk TechnologyCommitted to Growth, Parata Completes Second Acquisition in a Year

DURHAM, N.C., April 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Parata Systems, LLC today announced it acquired the assets of Amistar (BULLETIN BOARD: AMTA.PK) and Distributed Delivery Networks Corporation related to automated product machine (APM) technology, which enables prescription pickup via self-service kiosks. The sale was completed for cash and other consideration.

Coming less than a year after Parata's acquisition of the Automated Prescription Systems (APS) business unit of McKesson Corporation, the deal is expected to fuel the company's rapid growth and bring new jobs to the region.

"We continue to be energized by the high growth we've sustained over our six-year history," CEO Jess Eberdt said. "Parata's strong vision for innovation and equally strong customer focus is carried out by an outstanding team, built primarily with talent from this region."

According to Eberdt, APMs offer consumers greater access and convenience in the pharmacy. Where state regulations allow, self-service kiosks enable customers to pick up their prescriptions quickly and easily, even when the pharmacy is closed, with the option of accessing an on-call pharmacist for consultation.

"APMs are an ideal way to extend consumers' access and improve service times for prescription pickup, two priorities among retail consumers today," Eberdt said.

"APMs in pharmacy offer the same benefits of interactive self-service that consumers have come to appreciate in other industries where safety and privacy are a priority, such as banking and airline travel."

"Parata's track record of launching new technologies, its market and service strength, and its strong alliance with McKesson Corporation make it a powerful catalyst for bringing innovations like our APM technology to pharmacy," Bill Holmes, CEO of Distributed Delivery Networks, said.

"After successfully developing and introducing the APM, we are pleased Parata Systems now will use its considerable resources to grow this business," Stuart Baker, president of Amistar Corporation, said. "Amistar is looking forward to devoting its resources to expand its core business of providing innovative automation solutions for companies in a wide variety of industries."

Parata's latest acquisition is expected to generate additional jobs in production, marketing, service and support, among other functional areas. Parata was named 2006 Growth Company of the Year by the Triangle's Center for Entrepreneurial Development.

About Parata Systems

Founded in 2001, Parata Systems, LLC offers technologies to enhance the safety and efficiency of retail pharmacy. Its flagship product, Parata RDS (Robotic Dispensing System), automates prescription dispensing with 100 percent accuracy for drug and dosage. Parata also offers semi-automated counting solutions; workflow software; unit-of-dose compliance packaging for consumers and long-term care; and now retail automated product machine technology. Parata is based in Durham, N.C. Visit or contact Parata at http://www.parata.com/, info@parata.com, 1-888-PARATA1 (727-2821).

About Amistar Corporation

Amistar Corporation provides automation solutions primarily for the industrial markets. The Company designs, develops, manufactures, markets and services a variety of automated equipment used to assemble electronic components and product identification media to printed circuit boards and other assemblies. In addition, the Company provides design and manufacturing resources to create customized factory automation equipment and other products according to customers' specification in a broad range of industries.

Additional information about Amistar is available at http://www.amistar.com/. Contact: Gregory Leiser, Vice-President Finance and CFO, 760-471-3967, gregL@amistar.com.

Parata Systems, LLC

CONTACT: Nanette Kirsch, Marketing Communication Director for Parata
Systems, LLC, +1-919-433-4363, nkirsch@parata.com; Gregory Leiser, Vice-
President Finance and CFO of Amistar, +1-760-471-3967, gregL@amistar.com

Web site: http://www.paratasystems.com/

Fifth Third Bank, RMS to Offer Electronic Data Option to Healthcare IndustryHIPAA-Compliant Data Conversion Solution Streamlines Receivables Processes for Healthcare Providers, Payers

CINCINNATI, April 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Fifth Third Bank's Treasury Management division today announced it has entered into a strategic relationship with Revenue Management Solutions (RMS), a medical payment and remittance system provider. The relationship will bring industry-leading paper electronification tools to the firm's clients and represents a major milestone in Fifth Third Bank's long history of commitment to the healthcare industry.

With this new capability, paper Explanation of Benefits (EOBs), currently captured as images within Fifth Third's nationwide lockbox network, can now be converted into HIPAA-compliant data files using RMS' proprietary technology. (HIPAA refers to the Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.) By converting paper documents into electronic images, healthcare clients can streamline their receivables process and shorten their revenue cycle.

"Our commitment to the healthcare industry is one of our top priorities, and our relationship with RMS will allow us to continue bringing solutions to the marketplace that meet the unique challenges of payers and providers," says Kevin Lavender, senior vice president and national healthcare business executive for Fifth Third Bank. "We look forward to leveraging this relationship to help our clients achieve their business goals."

The automation of manual collection processes also will result in faster, more cost effective data conversion that allows assets to be redeployed while maintaining critical HIPAA compliance.

"We are pleased to have been selected by Fifth Third to be a part of their comprehensive service offerings to the healthcare industry," says Tom Dean, chief executive officer for RMS. "Providing innovative technology solutions to advance the electronification of healthcare paper processing is the guiding principle for our business, and we look forward to working with Fifth Third to deliver an integrated solution to their clients."

For information about Fifth Third Bank and its healthcare solutions, please visit http://www.53.com/ . For information about RMS, please visit http://www.revmansolutions.com/ .

About RMS, LLC

Revenue Management Solutions, LLC (RMS) is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Founded in 2006 with the majority of its investors based in Lafayette, Louisiana, RMS has developed and commercialized a proprietary streamlined, end-to-end approach to processing healthcare receivables, which aims to stem rising administrative costs in healthcare.

About Fifth Third Bank

Fifth Third Bancorp is a diversified financial services company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Company has $100.7 billion in assets, operates 19 affiliates with 1,161 full-service Banking Centers, including 109 Bank Mart locations open seven days a week inside select grocery stores and 2,102 Jeanie(R) ATMs in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Florida, Tennessee, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Missouri. Fifth Third operates five main businesses: Commercial Banking, Branch Banking, Consumer Lending, Investment Advisors and Fifth Third Processing Solutions. Fifth Third is among the largest money managers in the Midwest and, as of December 31, 2006, has $220 billion in assets under care, of which it managed $34 billion for individuals, corporations and not-for-profit organizations. Investor information and press releases can be viewed at http://www.53.com/ . Fifth Third's common stock is traded through the NASDAQ(R) National Global Select Market System under the symbol "FITB." Member FDIC.

Fifth Third Bank; Revenue Management Solutions, LLC

CONTACT: Amy Williams of Fifth Third Bank, +1-513-534-6791; or Scott
Thomas of Revenue Management Solutions, LLC, +1-337-292-9299

Web site: http://www.revmansolutions.com/
http://www.53.com/

NeoMedia Technologies (OTC BB: NEOM) Licenses qode(R) Platform to Javien Digital Payment Solutions for Its Total Commerce Solution

MCLEAN, Va. and FORT MYERS, Fla., April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Javien Digital Payment Solutions announced today that it has entered into a transaction fee based license agreement for the qode(R) platform, an innovative direct-to-mobile-Web technology solution from NeoMedia Technologies (BULLETIN BOARD: NEOM) , Inc.

The pioneering qode(R) solution from NeoMedia allows consumers to interact with products and services in the physical world using barcodes allowing for content and products to be consumed.

Javien Digital Payment Solutions will incorporate the power of the NeoMedia qode(R) platform into its persuasive Total Commerce Solution(TM) allowing for a complete billing, couponing and content product acquisition and resolution offering. NeoMedia will earn $0.05 per click and expects each transaction to generate up to four clicks.

"Online and brick and mortar merchants are looking for ways to maximize sales and bridge the digital world to the physical world, and qode(R) will allow us to expand our services to markets and customers in the physical world," said Leslie Poole, Javien's CEO.

According to Chas Fritz, Chairman and Interim CEO of NeoMedia Technologies, qode(R) gives Javien a strong competitive advantage over other payment processing system vendors.

"qode(R) gives Javien an additional commerce channel for their clients. It also enables Javien to expand into new physical world markets quickly," said Fritz.

With benefits like these, Mr. Poole is convinced that qode(R) offers significant added value to its client base. "We are excited to integrate this technology into our platform, giving our clients another profitable revenue source," he said.

NeoMedia's qode(R) includes qode(R)reader and qode(R)window, providing One Click to Content(TM) connectivity for products, print, packaging and other physical objects to link directly to specific desired content via the mobile internet. qode(R)reader works with camera enabled phones, letting users "click" on two-dimensional "smart codes" for a direct connection to desired multimedia information, advertising, promotions and content, etc., and qode(R)window lets users enter a key word, slogan, barcode number or other unique identifier, for similar connection.

About Javien Digital Payment Solutions, Inc.

Javien Digital Payment Solutions, delivers the next-generation e-commerce and m-commerce management platform to content providers for driving online sales. Offered primarily as an ASP-hosted service, Javien technology helps digital music sites successfully deploy and manage subscriptions, pay-per- view, downloads, micropayments and alternative billing. Javien's customers include MTV Networks, Trans World Entertainment, Ruckus Network, MusicNet, iMesh, Bearshare, SNOCAP, Azureus, Hungama Mobile, Forbes.com and Thomson.

About NeoMedia Technologies, Inc.

NeoMedia Technologies, Inc. (http://www.neom.com/), is a global leader in mobile enterprise and marketing technology, bridging the physical and electronic world with innovative direct-to-mobile-Web technology solutions. NeoMedia's flagship qode(R) service links the world's leading companies to the wireless, electronic world. NeoMedia is headquartered in Fort Myers, Fla., with an office in Aachen, Germany.

The qode(R) suite of easy-to-use, market-driven products and applications are based on a strong foundation of patented technology, comprising the qode(R) (http://www.qode.com/) platform, qode(R)reader and qode(R)window, all of which provide One Click to Content(TM) connectivity for products, print, packaging and other physical objects to link directly to specific desired content on the mobile Internet.

NeoMedia Technologies, Inc.

CONTACT: media, Peter Moore, Walek & Associates, +1-212-590-0533,
pmoore@walek.com

Web site: http://www.neom.com/
http://www.qode.com/

PHH Arval and FleetRisk Advisors Bring Predictive Modeling Technology to Commercial FleetsPilot tests successfully predict which drivers would have 70% of collisions and incur 80% of collision costs

SPARKS, M.D., April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PHH Arval, a subsidiary of PHH Corporation , and FleetRisk Advisors today announced they are building sophisticated predictive models that will integrate with existing PHH services, such as PHH Collision Prevention, to further enhance fleet risk and safety. These models can analyze client data collected from PHH Arval's services, such as maintenance, fuel, safety, and accident management, to help predict which drivers are at high risk for collisions. PHH Arval then consults with risk and safety managers to recommend targeted corrective actions that can be taken before incidents occur.

In pilot tests, PHH Arval and FleetRisk Advisors aggregated four years of PHH Arval historical data including inventory, maintenance, motor vehicle record, accident, and driver data. The two companies combined the data and used it to build a predictive model with FleetRisk Advisors technology. The model's predictions were then compared with real-life events, and it was determined that the model successfully predicted over 70% of collisions and 80% of the financial loss resulting from collisions.

"The success of applying predictive modeling technology to fleet data holds tremendous promise for increasing the safety of drivers who are doing their jobs on the road every day," said Sam Wilkes, CEO of FleetRisk Advisors. "The outcome of the model grouped drivers into high-, medium-, and low-risk categories. The level of accuracy achieved during the testing phase speaks to the diligence and quality of the data that PHH Arval captures."

FleetRisk Advisors' predictive modeling technology will be integrated into the PHH Collision Prevention program, which was launched late last year and is already showing tremendous success in helping companies move toward a crash- free culture. FleetRisk Advisors' clients have seen as much as a 46% accident reduction rate as a result of predictive modeling technology.

"The ability to predict which drivers will have accidents before they occur enhances PHH Arval's ability to proactively intervene and work with our clients to design a course of action that will lower accident costs and potentially save lives," said Paige O'Neill, senior vice president of marketing and product development at PHH Arval. "We believe our partnership with FleetRisk Advisors will help our clients dramatically increase safety in their fleets."

About FleetRisk Advisors

FleetRisk Advisors puts the power of Knowledge-Driven Risk Management in the hands of fleet owners, giving them the ability to operate safer and more profitable fleets by integrating sophisticated data modeling analytics with a complete range of in-vehicle, fleet and driver monitoring technologies. The company is led by industry experts with over 100 years of experience in technology, vehicle and driver safety programs, fleet telematics, event data recording ("black box technology") and general business operations. The company is headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin. FleetRisk Advisors can be reached on the Web at http://www.fleetriskadvisors.com/.

About PHH Arval

PHH Arval, a subsidiary of PHH Corporation [NYSE: PHH], is a leading fleet management services provider in the United States and Canada. PHH Arval provides outsourced fleet management solutions to corporate clients, including nearly one-third of the Fortune 500 companies, and government agencies. Through consultative expertise, flexible customer service, and award-winning Internet technology, PHH Arval helps clients reduce costs and increase productivity. For more information, visit http://www.phharval.com/, or call 800 ONLY PHH.

About PHH Corporation

Headquartered in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, PHH Corporation is a leading outsource provider of mortgage and vehicle fleet management services. Its subsidiary PHH Mortgage is one of the top ten retail originators of residential mortgages in the United States(1), and its subsidiary, PHH Arval, is a leading fleet management services provider in the United States and Canada. For additional information on the company and its subsidiaries, please visit http://www.phh.com/.

(1) Inside Mortgage Finance, Copyright 2006

PHH Arval

CONTACT: Pilar Page of PHH Arval, +1-410-771-2733, Pilar.Page@phh.com

Web site: http://www.phharval.com/
http://www.phh.com/
http://www.fleetriskadvisors.com/

HeartWare Optimizes Collaboration and Quality Management Across the Product Network With Agile OnDemandMedical Device Manufacturer Deploys Leading PLM Solution for Small and Medium Enterprises

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Agile Software Corporation , a leading provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions, today announced that HeartWare Inc. implemented Agile Advantage 2006, a leading PLM solution suite for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to streamline and provide visibility into its pre-revenue medical device business processes. As a mid-sized medical device manufacturer, developing a family of Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs) for the treatment of advanced heart failure, HeartWare selected Agile Software for its flexible licensing options, deep domain expertise, out-of-the-box configurable solutions and extensive customer references. Like any medical device manufacturer, HeartWare's success depends on its ability to rapidly innovate its product offerings, while at the same time supporting rigorous compliance directives for electronic documentation as mandated by the FDA and other regulatory bodies.

"We deployed Agile Advantage because we didn't want to lose the flexibility and agility of a start-up company, but needed a world-class solution that would allow us to seamlessly communicate and exchange information, based on a robust security model, with our skilled partners in manufacturing, regulatory, research and clinical advisory capacities located across the globe," said Jeff LaRose, Chief Science Officer, HeartWare. "Agile Advantage frees us of the inherent burden of an inefficient documentation control process, manual quality management processes, disjointed historical knowledge and unnecessarily complex supply chain communications. Now we have a system in place that supports our plan for success and ability to effectively manage growth as we move from clinical trials to commercialization of our ventricular assist technologies world wide."

With its parent company in Sydney, Australia, HeartWare has facilities in the United States, with clinical trials being conducted throughout Europe and Australia. As a growing, pre-revenue enterprise, HeartWare's developed trade secrets, technology and design history are among the company's key assets. Prior to implementing Agile Advantage, access to valuable product information was limited across the enterprise and housed in a consortium of hard drives scattered on various computers throughout the organization. In addition, manual documentation control systems required time-consuming tracking and revision control and provided limited security.

HeartWare implemented Agile OnDemand, Agile's Software as a Service (SaaS) version of Agile Advantage, to securely collaborate with key stakeholders throughout the company's product network. With the Agile OnDemand licensing model, HeartWare has the flexibility to migrate, as their business needs dictate, from a SaaS model to an in-house solution without reconfiguration headaches and expense. Agile PLM provides HeartWare with a single application to view the product record, quality system compliance and knowledge archives across its global enterprise. Recognizing the different needs of SMEs to compete in a global economy, Agile Advantage 2006 delivers benefits crucial to small and medium size customers: ease of management, ease of implementation, quick time to benefit, low total cost of ownership, and flexible licensing options that take into account limited IT resources.

"Small to medium companies in the medical device industry are doubly challenged to meet stringent regulations as they compete with larger, global organizations," said Craig Livingston, vice president and general manager, SME solutions, Agile. "To level the playing field, SMEs like HeartWare are increasingly turning to Agile Advantage as a flexible, user-friendly solution which reduces operating and direct materials costs, the cost and risk of compliance issues, and time-to-market, allowing medical device manufacturers to focus on product innovation."

About Agile Software Corporation

Agile Software Corporation helps companies drive profits, accelerate innovation, reduce costs, and ensure regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle. With a broad suite of enterprise-class PLM solutions and time-to-value focused implementations, Agile helps companies get the most from their products. Small and medium enterprises, including Colubris Networks, McAfee, Ondine Biopharma, OnStor, Sonic Innovations, Visx, as well as large and global enterprises, such as 3COM, Acer, Bayer, Broadcom, CooperVision, Dell Inc., Flextronics International, Foxconn, GE Medical Systems, Harris, Heinz, Johnson & Johnson, Johnson Diversey, Lockheed Martin, McAfee, McDonald's, Micron, Philips, QUALCOMM, Sharp, Shell, Siemens and ZF, are among the over 11,000 customers in the automotive, aerospace and defense, consumer products, electronics, high tech, industrial products, and life sciences industries that have licensed Agile solutions. Agile OnDemand is a Software as a Service (SaaS) version of the Agile Advantage solution. For more information, call 408-284-4000 or visit http://sme.agile.com/.

Agile, Agile Software and the Agile logo are registered trademarks and Agile OnDemand, Agile Advantage, Agile Product Collaboration, Agile Product Cost Management, Agile Product Governance & Compliance, Agile Product Quality Management, Agile Product Portfolio Management, Agile Engineering Collaboration, Agile Product Interchange and AgileMD are trademarks of Agile Software Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other brand or product names are trademarks and registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Agile Software Corporation

CONTACT: Terri Pruett of Agile Software Corporation, +1-408-284-4048, or
Terri.Pruett@agile.com

Web site: http://www.agile.com/

New RightNow Federal Government Solution Helps Public Agencies Provide Excellent Constituent ExperiencesSolution is CSLIC-Ready and Designed to Accelerate Implementations

BOZEMAN, Mont., April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- RightNow(R) Technologies today announced the availability of the RightNow Federal Government industry solution, a new offering that combines its next- generation customer relationship management (CRM) software and federal best practices gleaned from extensive experience working with more than 125 government agencies including the Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Education, Department of Veterans Affairs, National Security Agency and U.S. Census Bureau.

RightNow Federal Government helps agencies ensure that their constituents' experiences -- the sum of interactions with an agency, its personnel and processes -- consistently exceed expectations. The solution incorporates many of the best practices and reports developed by the Citizen Service Levels Interagency Committee (CSLIC). Created by the General Services Administration to help the federal government become more citizen-centric, CSLIC identified standards and metrics for measuring citizen support effectiveness. The committee was made up of 33 agencies; of which one third are RightNow clients. RightNow Federal Government includes many CSLIC recommendations, including customized CSLIC reporting tools and CSLIC surveys.

RightNow Federal Government also includes several features, such as government-specific terminology, pre-configured workflow processes, government profiles and a Freedom of Information Act interface, to help agencies quickly deploy the RightNow solution.

"Our new government solution is designed to help federal agencies provide the highest level of service and support to citizens and residents," said Chris Sortzi, vice president of public sector at RightNow. "Every cabinet- level agency uses RightNow and they've achieved tremendous success. With the RightNow Federal Government solution we've packaged that success, making it easier for other agencies to adopt best practices very quickly."

To learn more about how RightNow can help government organizations deliver excellent constituent experiences while lowering operational costs, join the April 18 web cast featuring the US Department of Education. To register go to: http://www.rightnow.com/events/event.php?id=9722

About RightNow Technologies

RightNow delivers the high-impact technology solutions and services organizations need to cost-efficiently deliver a consistently superior customer experience across their frontline service, sales and marketing touch-points. Approximately 1,800 corporations, government agencies and learning institutions worldwide depend on RightNow to achieve their strategic objectives and better meet the needs of those they serve. RightNow is headquartered in Bozeman, Montana. For more information, please visit http://www.rightnow.com/.

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Altera Unveils First 3-Gbps SDI Interface Enabling Maximum HD System Quality at NAB2007

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

What: Altera Corporation and its high-definition (HD) video partners will showcase a broad portfolio of industry-first programmable solutions, including a 3-Gbps serial digital interface (SDI) for use in broadcast system designs, at the upcoming National Association of Broadcasters (NAB2007) show in Las Vegas. Visitors to Altera's booth C3347 will see demonstrations of: -- The first FPGA-based 3-Gbps SDI audio/video development kit for accelerating the design of new systems based on the full HD format, 1080p -- An FPGA-based Video over IP reference design incorporating the Pro-MPEG Code of Practice (CoP) #3r2 standard with forward error correction (FEC) supporting 256 channels -- A Digital Media Broadcast Terrestrial/Handheld (DMB-TH) modulator for television broadcast in China -- Altera's integrated broadcast design framework and Video and Image Processing Suite When: April 16-19, 2007 Where: Booth C3347 Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, Nevada Additional Information: Visitors to Altera's booth will also see demonstrations from key Altera broadcast design ecosystem partners including: -- ATEME -- H.264 HD unprecedented video quality at low bitrates -- Let It Wave -- Breakthrough standard-definition (SD)/HD format conversion -- 4i2i -- MPEG2 pro-decoder -- BroadMotion -- High-quality JPEG2000 CODEC technology Altera products are employed through the broadcast chain as shown by the table below, which shows some of Altera's customers in the broadcast space, many of whom are exhibiting at NAB 2007. Acquisition & Post- Management Distribution Display Pro Production Production & Systems & Delivery Systems Audio For-A Avid Axon Arris Daktronics Digidesign (Avid) Ikegami Matrox DekTec Ateme LG Dolby Matsushita Pixelpower Doremi Labs Barco Loewe Euphonix NEC Edgeware BBN Panasonic Fairlight Panasonic Evertz Harmonic Philips Sony EVS Ktech Samsung Thomson Insync/Snell Motorola Sharp Lietch/Harris Pace Sony Miranda Pixelmetrix Toshiba NVISION Radyne Snell & Wilcox Radyne Tektronix Rhode & Schwarz Vistek/ Scientific Pro-Bel Atlanta (Cisco) Sagem Tandberg Thomson T-VIPS W & W

For additional information on Altera at NAB2007 or to register for the event, please visit http://www.altera.com/education/events/northamerica/evt-nab2007.html.

About Altera

Altera programmable solutions enable system and semiconductor companies to rapidly and cost-effectively innovate, differentiate and win in their markets. Find out more at http://www.altera.com/.

Contact: Ford Kanzler Altera Corporation (408) 544-6836 newsroom@altera.com

Altera, The Programmable Solutions Company, the stylized Altera logo, specific device designations and all other words that are identified as trademarks and/or service marks are, unless noted otherwise, the trademarks and service marks of Altera Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. All other product or service names are the property of their respective holder.

Altera Corporation

CONTACT: Ford Kanzler of Altera Corporation, +1-408-544-6836,
newsroom@altera.com

Web site: http://www.altera.com/

OneSource Communications Selects Terayon for Digital Video Solutions in Keller Texas Market

SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Terayon Communication Systems, Inc. (Pink Sheets: TERN.PK), an Emmy Award-winning provider of digital video networking applications that enable service providers to localize content on-demand, today announced an agreement with OneSource Communications for the deployment of Terayon digital video solutions within the OneSource network serving Keller, TX.

A competitive bundled services provider, OneSource is leveraging Terayon Localization-on-Demand solutions, specifically Rate Shaping and Statistical Remultiplexing Applications, for digital program insertion and zoned advertising insertion to deliver more personalized content that helps to differentiate it in the Keller market.

"OneSource Communications operates in a highly-competitive market that includes the initial launch site for Verizon's FiOS initiative, as well as some of the test bed locations for AT&T's FTTP efforts. Also present, and no less of a competitor, is the incumbent CATV provider Charter Communications, not to mention the always constant satellite companies -- Dish Network and DirectTV," said Kent Blackwell, Vice President of Operations, OneSource. "So it is vitally important that we stay on top of our game and remain constantly competitive, and by using Terayon for our digital convergence needs, we have been able to maximize our video content options while at the same time using as little video bandwidth as possible. The Terayon effort is allowing us to launch more channels and new services so that we can remain competitive no matter what our competition tries to offer."

"Competition from other video providers and the Internet is making it increasingly important for our customers to target programming to viewers as accurately as possible," said Jerry Chase, CEO of Terayon. "We are pleased to work with OneSource to help them localize and differentiate their content and compete more effectively."

About One Source Communications

OneSource Communications is a privately owned company based in Keller, Texas and a facilities-based competitive service provider focused on providing industry leading levels of customer service to Keller and surrounding communities in Northern parts of Tarrant County, Texas. OneSource Communications provides local and long distance telephone services, Cable TV video services and High Speed Internet services to one of the most competitive facilities-based markets in the nation.

About Terayon

Terayon Communication Systems, Inc. (Pink Sheets: TERN.PK) provides real- time digital video networking applications to cable, satellite and telecommunication service providers worldwide, which have deployed more than 7,800 of Terayon's CherryPicker and related digital video systems to localize services and advertising on-demand and brand their programming, insert millions of digital ads, offer HDTV and other digital video services. Terayon maintains its headquarters in Santa Clara, California, has sales and support offices worldwide and is on the web at http://www.terayon.com/.

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Except for the historical information contained herein, this news release contains forward-looking statements, estimates and assumptions by Terayon and other parties that involve risks and uncertainties, including the ability of system operators, including OneSource, to use Terayon's digital video products and applications for digital program insertion, zoned advertising insertion and other solutions designed to improve localization on demand of content and advertising, to optimize existing bandwidth and to maintain video quality. For additional risks and uncertainties, see the "Risk Factors" disclosed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under the federal securities laws.

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Autodesk Provides Customers Anytime, Anywhere Access to Review Designs Online and OfflineUpdated Autodesk Design Review Software and New Freewheel Service Extend Collaboration across Project Teams

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Apr. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Autodesk, Inc. today announced that Autodesk Design Review 2008, its comprehensive review, mark-up and design collaboration software, is now available worldwide for download free of charge.* The company also released its free* Autodesk Freewheel on-demand Web service that enables CAD teams to view and print designs within a Web browser, without installing any software. For design professionals who work in the manufacturing, geospatial and AEC industries, these solutions strengthen their ability to share and communicate design comments from non-CAD reviewers-digitally and globally. Tight integration of Design Review and Freewheel with AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor and Revit software products provides an easy-to-use, seamless solution for Autodesk customers collaborating in both 2D and 3D.

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"Design Review just keeps getting better. The latest software release has already enabled us to extend efficient collaboration between our designers using Autodesk Inventor and the shop floor," commented Patrick Chartrand, CAD administrator at Advanced Dynamics, a Montreal-based manufacturer of heavy-duty material handling systems. "We expect to drive even greater reductions in production delays."

Improving Business Process with Integrated Digital Workflow

Design Review supports all-digital collaboration and communication of design changes, as well as easy integration of feedback into Autodesk manufacturing, AEC and geospatial applications. Users can view files, print, measure and mark them up as part of the review process. Autodesk Design Review 2008 helps improve these process efficiencies with new features:

-- 3D measuring and mark-up with persistent views and user-defined coordinate systems -- Version comparison, allowing a reviewer to understand additions and deletions -- Georeferenced DWF files, giving field workers quick coordinate location details with GPS integration -- Contextual search, providing online access to ThomasNet and GlobalSpec product catalog information directly from the design -- Batch print with HP Instant Printing capabilities, accelerating printing productivity when sending multiple sheets or models to connected HP Designjet printers Unfettered Collaboration

Freewheel addresses the need to share lightweight versions of 2D and 3D designs with project teams, without requiring the installation of software. Introduced on Autodesk Labs in July 2006 and following rapid success with more than 150,000 unique visitors, the service is now available in full release. Freewheel currently allows users to upload, view, print and share design information from within a Web browser and across Windows, Mac, Linux and wireless platforms. Beyond simplified sharing of designs, Freewheel enables Web designers to integrate 2D and 3D CAD information within Web applications and Web sites, without requiring installation of special software or plug-ins. For manufacturers hosting online catalogs, such capabilities enrich presentation; for users, there are fewer steps required to share CAD information online. Freewheel uses AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) technology for dynamic rendering of design data and graphics information.

Autodesk's strategic alliance with Microsoft is also supporting customers' need to share CAD designs without requiring additional software to be installed. Users of AutoCAD 2008-based products can now download the AutoCAD 2008 DWFx Driver from the Autodesk Web site and publish compact DWF files (DWFx files) or they can save designs as DWFx files from Autodesk Design Review 2008. DWFx files can be shared within Microsoft's XPS Viewer which ships with Microsoft Vista, .NET 3.0 and Internet Explorer 7.0 (see "Autodesk Unlocks Design Data for Windows Vista and XPS Users," November 30, 2006).

"Our customers are feeling the effects of forces at work around the world, from the globalization of business to the demands of emerging markets-and their need to collaborate with customers, suppliers and people outside the development and engineering departments has never been greater," said Amar Hanspal, senior vice president, Platform Solutions and Emerging Business, Autodesk. "Now companies of all sizes anywhere can take advantage of Autodesk solutions to level the obstacles to sharing and accessing design information, and ultimately, accelerate their design processes to be more responsive to business challenges and opportunities."

Product Availability

Autodesk Design Review 2008 is a free* download, available today in English, Chinese Simplified and Traditional, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish and Portuguese at http://www.autodesk.com/designreview-download. Autodesk Freewheel Web service is also available free of charge* in English at http://freewheel.autodesk.com/. AutoCAD 2008 DWFx Driver is a utility download available at http://www.autodesk.com/autocad in the utilities and drivers section.

Extending Design Information

DWF technology, Design Review, Freewheel and DWFx are key to Autodesk's efforts to extend access design information beyond the primary design team. DWF extends 2D and 3D design data to project teams, improving their project quality, costs and timeline without compromising accuracy, security or original intent. DWF technology built into virtually every Autodesk design solution includes capabilities to publish and share designs, manage design information and collaborate with non-CAD users. The platform's open and flexible architecture allows customers to connect their design information with their existing processes, and provides technology to hundreds of third- party developers to build DWF-based applications.

About Autodesk

Autodesk, Inc. is the world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the manufacturing, building and construction, and media and entertainment markets. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk has developed the broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art digital prototyping solutions to help customers experience their ideas before they are real. Fortune 1000 companies rely on Autodesk for the tools to visualize, simulate and analyze real-world performance early in the design process to save time and money, enhance quality and foster innovation. For additional information about Autodesk, visit http://www.autodesk.com/.

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TIBCO Establishes Center of Excellence in BrasiliaPartnership With PBTI to Extend World-Class Enterprise Software and Services to the Government Sector

SAO PAULO, Brazil, April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TIBCO Software Inc. today announced a partnership with PBTI to establish a Center of Excellence in the Federal District of Brazil. The collaboration intends to train IT professionals on TIBCO enterprise software in two key areas: service- oriented architecture (SOA) and business process management (BPM) to support the growing demand for software and consulting capabilities in the government and private sectors.

"Our mission is to meet our customers and business partners' needs, reaching a high level of commitment, while meeting the needs of an increasingly competitive market. So we realized it was necessary to focus on training," said Edson Depieri, president of PBTI. "Besides that, working with TIBCO, we will be able to offer the government the best possible technological solutions to improve infrastructure," says Depieri.

PBTI expects this initiative will generate new opportunities with the government and organizations looking to streamline business and IT processes. As a result, it is investing heavily to train employees and prepare internal teams on TIBCO SOA and BPM software to assist with the integration and ongoing services phases. To date, the Center of Excellence has qualified more than two dozen sales staff from PBTI. The company expects that its entire team will be trained on TIBCO software before the end of the year.

TIBCO wanted to work with a partner that would achieve optimal results in a short amount of time. Commenting on the partnership, Ram Menon, executive vice president, Worldwide Marketing for TIBCO said: "We are excited to work with PBTI. As one of the first companies to offer integration systems to the government sector, we are confident that this partnership will present tremendous opportunities for TIBCO in Latin America."

About Business Process Management (BPM): Due to its nature, BPM can be applied to all kinds of business processes regardless of function, department, organization or industry. Inefficient manual processes are usually behind an ineffective customer service and a weak business performance. Good results can be achieved when these problems are addressed. BPM coordinates all aspects of the process, assuring it is carried out quickly, accurately and efficiently. The software manages execution, tracking and analysis of processes, allowing companies to constantly improve them.

About Service Oriented Architecture (SOA): It consists of an IT strategy aimed at breaking down legacy applications into different business services that can be shared and reused throughout the company following standards that promote interoperability. As a distributor of TIBCO's solutions, PBTI believes that SOA is the key to increasing business agility and IT efficiency in environments where multiple systems are required to support large and complex organizations. By implementing the SOA architecture, companies are able to manage its services as part of a process that affects not only its internal departments, but also its suppliers and business partners. This way, companies can simplify complex IT structures, implement new standards and technologies, and accelerate delivery of business applications.

About PBTI

PBTI, a company established in Brasilia, offers IT software and services to organizations, focusing both on the governmental and the private sector, providing solutions aimed at improving business management through streamlining business and IT processes. Selling software and services is not PBTI's only focus; the company is also strongly committed to facilitating implementation and deployment of the solutions by its customers. As such, PBTI relies on a highly competent technical team that supports implementation, training all stakeholders and customizing products to better meet customers' actual needs. Besides that, the company has its own technical support team made up of professionals certified to apply the different technologies offered, who have direct access to its partners' laboratories. Internally, PBTI adopts the "zero error" policy, making its technical and administrative team aware of this work philosophy and corporate posture in its mission to achieve excellence in all its projects and solutions. For further information, please, visit: http://www.pbti.com.br/

About TIBCO

TIBCO Software Inc. provides enterprise software that helps companies achieve service-oriented architecture (SOA) and business process management (BPM) success. With over 3,000 customers, TIBCO has given leading organizations around the world better awareness and agility -- what TIBCO calls The Power of Now(R). To learn more, contact TIBCO at +1 650-846-1000 or on the Web at http://www.tibco.com/ .

TIBCO, The Power of Now and TIBCO Software are trademarks or registered trademarks of TIBCO Software Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. All other product and company names and marks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners and are mentioned for identification purposes only.

TIBCO Software Inc.

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hburkhart@TIBCO.com; or Robson Melendre of The Jeffrey Group,
55 (11) 2165-1644, or rmelendre@tjgmail.com

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PTQMF, PMU and DBLE Update the Investment Community in All-New Interviews with WallSt.net

NEW YORK, April 10 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 10, Richard Fifer, President of Petaquilla Minerals, S.A., and a Director of Petaquilla Minerals Ltd. (BULLETIN BOARD: PTQMF, Toronto: PTQ) updated the investment community in an all-new interview with http://www.wallst.net/ . Interview highlights include detailed discussions on the following topics:

-- drilling update -- raising the company's resources from the "inferred" to the "measured and indicated" category -- "very aggressive" production schedule -- production projections -- expansion plans -- raising the company's resource to more than 1.5 million ounces of gold in 2007 -- upcoming milestones for investors to watch for

To hear the interview in its entirety, and to read an in-depth report on the company, visit http://www.wallst.net/superstocks/superstocks_profile.asp?ticker=ptqmf

On March 28, Tom Shrake, CEO of Pacific Rim Mining Corp. updated the investment community in an all-new interview with http://www.wallst.net/ . Interview highlights include detailed discussions on the following topics:

-- why Pacific Rim Mining is a "unique exploration and development company" -- the company's "potentially low-cost deposits" -- environmental advantages at the company's working interest properties -- "spectacular" drilling results at the newly discovered Balsamo gold zone -- how the company has "planted the seeds for growth" -- the company's near-term growth prospects -- upcoming milestones for investors to watch for

To hear the interview in its entirety, visit http://wallst.net/audio/audio.asp?ticker=PMU&id=3205

On March 23, Steve Hollis, CEO of Double Eagle Petroleum Co. updated the investment community in an all-new interview with http://www.wallst.net/ . Interview highlights include detailed discussions on the following topics:

-- the company's current working interests and development pipeline -- growing the company from "about a $2 million market cap, to about a $150 market cap today" -- reasons the company has been "very successful" -- the company's focus in the Rocky Mountain region -- upcoming milestones for investors to watch for

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Decision Dynamics' Delivers Business Performance Module in Wellcore Enterprise 4.3 ReleaseNew Module Provides Decision-Ready Performance Metrics

CALGARY, April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Decision Dynamics Technology Ltd. (TSX-V:DDY) announced today the commercial release of Wellcore Enterprise 4.3., the latest version of its well lifecycle management software solution. Wellcore Enterprise 4.3 includes the addition of a new component, the Business Performance Module. Designed for use by managers and executives, this module provides user-friendly, point-and-click performance visualization with drill-down capability to deliver key metrics for measuring, monitoring and managing operations. Using its unique ability to capture state changes related to business operations, Wellcore gives customers the ability to measure the velocity of business processes and provides key indicators such as forecasted field spending vs. budget estimates vs. invoiced costs, AFE cycle times, operations cycle times and non-productive gaps between the different well lifecycle operations. This drives business agility and enables customers to reduce their overall costs and cycle times, thereby getting their wells on production faster than their competition.

In addition to this new module, Wellcore Enterprise 4.3 delivers enhanced application scaleability and performance, as well as greater reporting breadth and depth, enabling Wellcore to handle a wide range of E&P requirements.

"E&P operations staff and management have long valued the efficiencies that Wellcore's field data capture, operations reporting and workflow integration provide," said Jeff Austin, Decision Dynamics' Vice President of Products. "Now with the Business Performance Module, we can further leverage the comprehensive data and knowledge collected in Wellcore to deliver the key performance analytics and metrics needed by executives and senior management for effective decision making. By putting decision-ready information in the hands of our clients' executive management team, we help drive their business agility, efficiency and profitability."

Decision Dynamics' Wellcore platform provides a consistent framework to manage and optimize operations across the entire lifecycle of a well. Key benefits include near-real-time data capture from the field, improved capital spending management and streamlined administration. Wellcore consists of modules that span the operational well lifecycle covering geology for operations; field construction; drilling, completions and workovers; AFE and cost management; project planning; rig scheduling and regulatory reporting. The individual applications are pre-integrated to streamline data capture and simplify deployment across the lifecycle.

About Decision Dynamics Technology Ltd.

Decision Dynamics Technology Ltd. is a leading innovative provider of Business Visibility and Operational Analytics solutions to the energy sector, including major oil and gas and electrical power companies. Its flagship products include Wellcore, a well lifecycle management solution that provides oil and gas companies with operations performance visibility; and Oncore, a project cost management solution that provides real-time cost information, contract validation and approvals for operations management and capital projects. Decision Dynamics is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner. The Company's head office is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It operates wholly-owned foreign subsidiaries in the United States with offices in Houston, Texas. Decision Dynamics trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "DDY". For more information, visit http://www.ddytech.com/.

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TIBCO Launches Enhanced BPM Resource CenterRole-Based Interfaces, New Vertical Industry and Analyst Content Expand TIBCO's Extensive BPM Knowledge Center

PALO ALTO, Calif., April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TIBCO Software Inc. today announced the launch of its newly enhanced BPM Resource Center, an online repository of free educational Business Process Management (BPM) information, including analyst reports, podcasts, flash demos, technical whitepapers and more. Designed for a diverse range of users -- including those new to BPM as well as experienced practitioners seeking more effective technologies and techniques -- the TIBCO BPM Resource Center now features easier navigation, enhanced content relevant to specific vertical industries, and role-based business and technical topics.

"No matter what stage an organization is at with BPM, the resource center provides a valuable knowledge base designed to help users make more informed decisions and develop successful strategies," said Jeff Kristick, senior director, Product Marketing, TIBCO. "BPM is much more than just a technology solution. It requires taking a process centric approach to your business and understanding the impacts of that on the organization and operations. As such, our goal is to provide practical, easy-to-use advice that organizations can leverage to quickly get started with BPM or to streamline current and ongoing initiatives."

Based on the role they play in their organization's process management initiatives, users of TIBCO's BPM Resource Center can now more easily pinpoint the most relevant and timely information they need to successfully navigate the road to BPM. Everything from advice on best practice methodologies, to whitepapers, case studies, podcasts, and product demos and downloads of TIBCO's award winning process modeling tool -- TIBCO Business Studio(TM) -- are available for both business and technical practitioners at all levels.

In addition, a wealth of both new and enhanced vertical industry-specific content on the resource center addresses the unique needs of organizations operating in markets such as banking, insurance, government and health care. Finally, by offering even more access to current analyst reports, TIBCO ensures that users have the most up-to-date, objective, third party analysis of the latest trends and developments in BPM.

TIBCO also plans to make the newly available TIBCO BPM Factory Framework (see related BPM announcement) -- an execution model and step-by-step guide for planning and implementing BPM -- available on the resource center. For more information on the TIBCO BPM Resource Center, BPM Factory Framework or TIBCO BPM solutions, visit http://www.tibco.com/solutions/bpm/default.jsp .

About TIBCO

TIBCO Software Inc. provides enterprise software that helps companies achieve service-oriented architecture (SOA) and business process management (BPM) success. With over 3,000 customers, TIBCO has given leading organizations around the world better awareness and agility -- what TIBCO calls The Power of Now(R). To learn more, contact TIBCO at +1 650-846-1000 or on the Web at http://www.tibco.com/.

TIBCO, TIBCO Business Studio, The Power of Now and TIBCO Software are trademarks or registered trademarks of TIBCO Software Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. All other product and company names and marks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners and are mentioned for identification purposes only.

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TIBCO Empowers Customers With New Model for Accelerating Business Process Management SuccessTIBCO BPM Execution Model Provides Programmatic Approach to Planning and Implementing BPM

PALO ALTO, Calif., April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TIBCO Software Inc. today announced the TIBCO BPM Execution Model, an execution model for accelerating and improving business processes. The TIBCO BPM Execution Model arms organizations with a step-by-step guide for planning and implementing Business Process Management (BPM).

There are a number of common business problems driving organizations to implement BPM. Factors such as regulatory demands and changing market conditions require companies to reduce process cycle times and errors, improve staff productivity, and create seamless communication across all business units to enable real-time decision making and response. In addition, competitive pressures are driving many companies to improve their pace of innovation so they can react to or hopefully stay ahead of their competitors. The TIBCO BPM Execution Model provides a straightforward process for planning and implementing an enterprise-wide BPM methodology and center of excellence for effectively addressing these challenges.

The 2007 BPTrends "Survey of Business Process Initiatives", reports that organizations with an identified BPM center of excellence realized five times greater ROI over those with no center of excellence. Similarly, those with a dedicated business process team in place reported nearly twice the ROI of those without any dedicated team in place. According to Paul Harmon, BPTrends Executive Editor and Analyst, "Enterprise wide BPM that aligns corporate strategy with processes, people and technology is the key to achieving optimal corporate performance. Companies that do not embrace a top down approach will not experience the same level of performance improvement realized by those who do."

The TIBCO BPM Execution Model is technology and product agnostic, providing an easy-to-navigate methodology for effectively planning and implementing BPM. The six step process encompasses: BPM vision, organizational structure, infrastructure, planning, transformation and execution. In addition, the model is an iterative process whereby the business processes, as well as the organization's best practices and standards, are continuously improved based on the experiences and the accomplishments of each earlier step. This enables companies to be more self-sustaining and less reliant upon vendor support when implementing future BPM initiatives. The TIBCO BPM Execution Model also features a governance model that can scale from a single department to an entire enterprise.

"BPM isn't just about technology -- it's an overarching business philosophy geared towards continuous process improvement and evolution," said Jeff Kristick, senior director, Product Marketing, TIBCO. "With the TIBCO BPM Execution Model, we are providing our customers with a complete, self-sustaining and effective path to implementing business process innovation."

Finally, customers may choose to partner with TIBCO for seamlessly implementing the execution model prescribed by the TIBCO BPM Execution Model. Such customers will work directly with the company's professional services group, which uses its TIBCO Accelerated Value Framework to correlate each step of the execution model with packaged service offerings, workshops, start-up kits, best practices and other tools.

For more information on the TIBCO BPM Execution Model, BPM Resource Center (see related BPM announcement), or TIBCO Accelerated Value Framework, please visit http://www.tibco.com/ .

About TIBCO

TIBCO Software Inc. provides enterprise software that helps companies achieve service-oriented architecture (SOA) and business process management (BPM) success. With over 3,000 customers, TIBCO has given leading organizations around the world better awareness and agility -- what TIBCO calls The Power of Now(R). To learn more, contact TIBCO at +1 650-846-1000 or on the Web at http://www.tibco.com/ .

TIBCO, The Power of Now and TIBCO Software are trademarks or registered trademarks of TIBCO Software Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. All other product and company names and marks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners and are mentioned for identification purposes only.

TIBCO Software Inc.

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bbourdon@bateman-group.com, for TIBCO

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AIDO, INTC and EME Update the Investment Community in All-New Interviews With WallSt.net

NEW YORK, April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- On April 5, Dan Finch, President and CEO of Advanced ID Corp. (BULLETIN BOARD: AIDO) updated the investment community in an all-new interview with http://www.wallst.net/ . Interview highlights include detailed discussions on the following topics:

* strategy to be a "niche player, rather than compete with very large companies" * the company's "comprehensive tire, RFID system for asset management and tire maintenance applications" * reasons the company's target markets are "heating up" * the company's long-term growth strategy * recently announced partnerships * upcoming milestones for investors to watch for

To hear the interview in its entirety, visit http://www.wallst.net/superstocks/superstocks_profile.asp?ticker=aido

On March 26, Jerry Bautista, Director of Technology Management for the Microprocessor Technology Lab for Intel Corp. updated the investment community in an all-new interview with http://www.wallst.net/ . Interview highlights include detailed discussions on the following topics:

* the company's recently announced experimental terascale research chips * Intel's quad-core processor * pushing the "performance envelope" * research and development spending * upcoming milestones for investors to watch for

To hear the interview in its entirety, visit http://wallst.net/audio/audio.asp?ticker=INTC&id=3190

On March 27, Frank MacInnis, Chairman and CEO of EMCOR Group, Inc. updated the investment community in an all-new interview with http://www.wallst.net/ . Interview highlights include detailed discussions on the following topics:

* key drivers behind the company's recently announced record earnings * "major, new" short-term and long-term projects * the company's record contract backlog * taking advantage of investment opportunities * why the company is a participant in "major" trends in its target markets * reasons EMCOR has a competitive edge * upcoming milestones for investors to watch for

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'Halo 3' Multiplayer Beta Hits Xbox LIVE Worldwide on May 16Microsoft Game Studios and Bungie Studios offer gamers exclusive first experience of one of 2007's most anticipated entertainment releases.

REDMOND, Wash., April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft Game Studios and Bungie Studios today confirmed the multiplayer beta of "Halo(R) 3" will debut to audiences worldwide via Xbox LIVE(R) on May 16 at 5 a.m. PDT and run through June 6 at 11:59 p.m. PDT. Coming exclusively to the Xbox 360(TM) console this fall, "Halo 3" is the highly anticipated third chapter in the groundbreaking "Halo" trilogy from legendary developers Bungie. "Halo 3" lets gamers experience Master Chief's greatest battle as he launches an epic mission to stop the Covenant, destroy the impending Flood threat and ultimately save mankind.

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Made possible through Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox LIVE gaming and entertainment network, which provides a robust online service for more than 6 million gamers worldwide, the multiplayer beta for "Halo 3" will give anxious Xbox 360 gamers their first opportunity to get their hands on the new levels, weapons, vehicles and game types, as well as a chance to provide valuable data that Bungie will use in continued development. Starting May 16, gamers who secured their admission to the multiplayer beta either through the "Rule of Three" promotion or by purchasing a specially marked copy of "Crackdown(TM)" for Xbox 360 will be able to don their Spartan armor, download the beta on Xbox LIVE, and jump online using their Xbox LIVE Gold account* to battle other gamers from around the world.

When gamers gather online to play the multiplayer beta via Xbox LIVE in May, they will be treated to three richly detailed, action-oriented maps: Snowbound, High Ground and Valhalla, which represent a mixture of large- and medium-scale combat environments and are brand-new to "Halo 3." Each map will test gamers' mettle as they are placed behind the controls of new "Halo 3" vehicles such as the agile Mongoose all-terrain vehicle, and armed with deadly weapons such as the new and improved Assault Rifle, the ferocious Brute Spiker, the devastating Spartan Laser and the treacherous new Spike Grenades. This is just a taste of what gamers will experience later this fall when "Halo 3" goes on sale.

"'Halo: Combat Evolved' and 'Halo 2' changed the face of console gaming forever," said Shane Kim, corporate vice president of Microsoft Game Studios. "Gamers from around the world have logged more than 800 million hours on Xbox LIVE playing 'Halo 2,' and years after its launch it remains the No. 1 title on our Xbox LIVE network. Bringing an early look at the multiplayer elements of 'Halo 3' to our passionate fan base is tremendously exciting for us."

Gamers worldwide who did not participate in the "Rule of Three" promotion but are interested in joining the multiplayer beta of "Halo 3" can still participate through the purchase of the critically acclaimed Xbox 360 title "Crackdown," which was launched in February. "Crackdown" sets players loose in a free-form, persistent city for action-packed crime fighting that requires a bigger, faster and stronger hero that evolves as a more efficient weapon through continued gameplay. Each copy of "Crackdown" has been specially marked with a "Halo 3" beta sticker prior to the beta period, and starting May 16 the game will act as a key for gamers to download and participate in the "Halo 3" multiplayer beta.

In addition, gamers who can't wait for the multiplayer beta this May can get an even earlier look at "Halo 3" with a new, behind-the-scenes video feature available at http://www.bungie.net/ and in high definition over Xbox LIVE Marketplace. Starting today, viewers can go behind the scenes at Bungie Studios to learn about the people, technology and process that are making "Halo 3" an unforgettable multiplayer experience, and to get a taste of what to expect from the upcoming "Halo 3" multiplayer beta. The latest multiplayer video documentary, titled "Is Quisnam Protero Damno!," will offer a glimpse at how "Halo 3" multiplayer maps are being designed, built and architected, and how these amazing spaces are converted into fun places in which to play. Gamers can also catch the first-ever glimpse of brand-new "Halo 3" multiplayer levels in their early stages of evolution and construction.

About Bungie Studios

Bungie Studios was founded in 1991 with two goals: to develop games that combine brilliant technology, beautiful art, intelligent stories and deep gameplay, and then sell enough of those games to achieve its real goal of total world domination. Over the past 10 years it has produced games such as the "Marathon Trilogy" and the first two "Myth" games, hailed as classics by critics and gamers around the world. Bungie's "Halo" franchise is an international award-winning action title that has grown into a global entertainment phenomenon, selling more than 14.7 million units worldwide, logging over 800 million hours of multiplayer action on Xbox LIVE and spawning action figures, books, a graphic novel, apparel and more. Bungie is currently at work on "Halo 3," which represents the third chapter in this "Halo" trilogy and is slated for release in 2007. More information on Bungie can be found at http://www.bungie.net/.

About Microsoft Game Studios

Microsoft Game Studios is a leading worldwide publisher and developer of games for the Xbox(R) and Xbox 360 video game systems, the Windows(R) operating system and online platforms. Comprising a network of top developers, Microsoft Game Studios is committed to creating innovative and diverse games for Windows (http://www.microsoft.com/games), including such franchises as "Age of Empires(R)," "Flight Simulator" and "Zoo Tycoon(R)"; Xbox and Xbox 360 (http://www.xbox.com/), including such games as "Gears of War" and franchises such as "Halo," "Fable(R)," "Project Gotham Racing(R)" and "Forza Motorsport(R)"; and MSN(R) Games (http://www.games.msn.com/), the official games channel for the MSN network and home to such hits as "Bejeweled" and "Hexic(R)."

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

* The "Halo 3" multiplayer beta will require gamers to have access to an Xbox 360 console equipped with a hard drive as well as an Xbox LIVE Gold Membership.

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CONTACT: Josh Kerwin, +1-206-223-2282, or josh.kerwin@edelman.com, or
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Jen Martin of Microsoft, +1-425-722-5319, or jem@microsoft.com

Web site: http://www.microsoft.com/
http://www.bungie.net/

New MSN Money and Zogby Poll Finds 2 in 5 Americans Procrastinate on Their TaxesStudy shows more than half of adults surveyed are e-filing.

REDMOND, Wash., April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- According to a new MSN(R) Money survey conducted by Zogby Interactive, 39.6 percent of the Americans surveyed said they have not yet filed their taxes. The survey, which examined tax handling habits among 5,147 Americans between April 2 and April 4, 2007, further revealed that half of Americans are preparing their taxes themselves and that 55 percent are filing online.

The survey also showed that two weeks before the federal filing deadline of April 17, many more young Americans had filed their taxes than their parents' generation. At the time of the survey, nearly three out of four of those surveyed between the ages of 18 and 29 had already filed their taxes, while only 49.8 percent of those between the ages of 50 and 64 had filed.

In addition, the study found that those who have grown up with the Internet are filing online more than people in older age groups are. Nearly two-thirds of surveyed taxpayers age 18 to 29 are e-filing, while only 44.9 percent of those ages 50 to 64 are filing online. Those from older age groups were also much more likely to hire an accountant than younger age groups were.

MSN Money (http://www.money.msn.com/) is a premier online financial resource, providing great original editorial content plus the tools and community to empower investors and engage spenders and savers. Taxpayers can find helpful tax tips, checklists, a tax estimator and the Deduction Finder to help them make informed decisions about filing. MSN Money also helps users stay informed with in-depth and up-to-the-minute data, investment recommendations, valuable tracking tools, and opportunities to connect with other active investors to make smart financial decisions.

Survey Methodology

Zogby International conducted interviews of 5,147 adults online. A sampling of Zogby International's online panel, which is representative of the adult population of the United States, was invited to participate. The online poll was fielded from April 2 to April 4, 2007. The margin of error is plus or minus 1.4 percentage points; the margin is higher in subgroups. Slight weights were added to region, political party, age, race, religion and gender to more accurately reflect the population.

About MSN and Windows Live

MSN attracts more than 465 million unique users worldwide per month. With localized versions available globally in 42 markets and 21 languages, MSN is a world leader in delivering compelling programmed content experiences to consumers and online advertising opportunities to businesses worldwide. Windows Live(TM), a comprehensive set of personal Internet services and software, is designed to bring together in one place all the relationships, information and interests people care about most, with enhanced safety and security features across their PC, devices and the Web. MSN and Windows Live will be offered alongside each other as complementary services. Some Windows Live services entered an early beta phase on Nov. 1, 2005; these and future beta updates can be found at http://ideas.live.com/ . Windows Live is available at http://www.live.com/ . MSN is located on the Web at http://www.msn.com/ . MSN worldwide sites are located at http://www.msn.com/worldwide.ashx .

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

NOTE: Microsoft, MSN and Windows Live are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

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CONTACT: press only, Garland Harwood, Maloney & Fox, +1-646-356-8313,
gharwood@maloneyfox.com; or Rapid Response Team, Waggener Edstrom Worldwide,
+1-503-443-7070, rrt@waggeneredstrom.com, for Microsoft

Web site: http://www.microsoft.com/

Transgenomic, Inc. Announces Contract With OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for Cancer Genetic Analysis

OMAHA, Neb., April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Transgenomic, Inc. (the "Company") (BULLETIN BOARD: TBIO) today announced that the Company previously signed a contract with OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to complete an analysis of specific cancer pathway genes. The Company has developed a high throughput, high sensitivity methodology for characterizing genetic variants implicated in malignant neoplasia. Through the development and use of high throughput genome scanning with proprietary endonucleases, forward and reverse Sanger sequencing, and unparalleled variant annotation, Transgenomic is unmatched in its reliability to detect pathogenic genetic mutations. In making the announcement, Transgenomic's President and Chief Executive Officer, Craig Tuttle, stated, "The contract with OSI Pharmaceuticals enables Transgenomic to utilize its highly developed expertise in genetic variant detection to assist OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in its development efforts. This contract follows genetic analysis work done with other pharmaceutical companies. It is one of the ways Transgenomic can contribute to the development of therapeutics that benefits patients." Transgenomic has unique proprietary expertise that enables highly sensitive detection of cancer causing genetic mutations making it one of the leading laboratories in the country for this service.

About Transgenomic: A decade of discovery 1997 - 2007

Transgenomic is a global biotechnology company that provides unique systems, products, discovery and laboratory testing services to the academic and medical research, clinical and pharmaceutical markets for automated high sensitivity genetic variation and mutation analysis in the fields of pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine. This is accomplished through their offerings of WAVE(R) DHPLC Systems, reagents, consumables and assay kits, automated cytogenetics systems and Transgenomic Discovery and CLIA Lab Services. To date there have been over 1,200 WAVE Systems installed in over 600 customer sites in over 35 countries and approximately 1,500 publications utilizing Transgenomic products or services. Transgenomic Discovery and Lab Services utilize their technology and expertise to provide a menu of mutation scanning tests for over 700 cancer-associated genes and more than 60 validated diagnostic tests to meet the needs of pharmaceutical and biotech companies, research and clinical laboratories, physicians and patients. For more information about the innovative systems, products and services offered by Transgenomic, please visit: http://www.transgenomic.com/.

Transgenomic Cautionary Statements

Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" of Transgenomic within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such statements. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those with respect to management's current views and estimates of future economic circumstances, industry conditions, company performance and financial results, including the ability of the Company to grow its involvement in the diagnostic products and services markets. The known risks, uncertainties and other factors affecting these forward-looking statements are described from time to time in Transgenomic's reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any change in such factors, risks and uncertainties may cause the actual results, events and performance to differ materially from those referred to in such statements. Accordingly, the company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to all statements contained in this press release. All information in this press release is as of the date of the release and Transgenomic does not undertake any duty to update this information, including any forward-looking statements, unless required by law.

Transgenomic, Inc.

CONTACT: Debra Schneider, Chief Financial Officer of Transgenomic, Inc.,
+1-402-452-5400, Fax, +1-402-452-5461, investorrelations@transgenomic.com

Web site: http://www.transgenomic.com/

Orange Brand Operator - Partner Communications - Deploys Amdocs Service Mediation Manager 7Amdocs' Newest Version of Its Mediation Product Enables Partner Communications to Launch and Support Advanced, Real-Time Data and Content Offerings While Lowering Costs

ST. LOUIS, April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Amdocs , the leading provider of software and services to enable integrated customer management and the intentional customer experience(TM), announced today that Partner Communications Company Ltd , a leading Israeli mobile provider operating under France Telecom Group's Orange brand name, has deployed Amdocs Service Mediation Manager 7. Amdocs Service Mediation Manager 7 drives increased business and operational flexibility and is helping Partner introduce new services while reducing operational costs. This is the first deployment of Amdocs Service Mediation Manager 7, a product within the Amdocs 7 suite which was launched on January 23, 2007.

Amdocs has been supporting mediation at Partner since 2000. With the current deployment, Partner was looking to consolidate all data and content mediation onto a single convergent mediation system that supports both batch-mode and real-time processing modes for its postpaid and prepaid offerings. Partner was also looking to add sophisticated mediation capabilities to support Mobile Number Portability and new data and content services, such as multimedia messaging (MMS).

"We always strive to apply cutting-edge technology to help us offer our customers the best user experience," said Eli Cohen, billing manager at Partner Communications. "Amdocs Service Mediation Manager 7 helps us provide unique, flexible and personalized services, further enhancing the Orange brand value for our rapidly growing customer base. It also incorporates built-in support for advanced offerings based on next generation networks and future architectures, such as IP Multi-media Subsystem (IMS). This will ensure us total cost of ownership advantages as we evolve."

Amdocs Service Mediation Manager serves as a network abstraction layer for operations and business support systems (OSS and BSS), transforming network data into business information and providing a complete view of all the information related to network services. By incorporating advanced functionality for measuring and analyzing service data extracted from the network, OSS systems and edge devices, Amdocs software provides a holistic picture of the quality of the customer experience. This can empower providers such as Partner Communications to evolve from service-centric to customer-centric service assurance.

"The Amdocs 7 suite offers built-in capabilities to reduce the risk associated with the evolution of networks, BSS and OSS to support the complex requirements of next-generation services," said Michael Couture, vice president of marketing at Amdocs. "Amdocs Service Mediation Manager is helping Partner to introduce innovative market offerings and at lower cost. A powerful source for invaluable and detailed service usage information, it can ensure a more compelling and intentional customer experience."

About Amdocs

Amdocs combines innovative software and services with deep business knowledge to accelerate implementation of integrated customer management by the world's leading service providers. By delivering a comprehensive portfolio of software and services that spans the customer lifecycle, Amdocs enables service companies to deliver an intentional customer experience(TM), which results in stronger, more profitable customer relationships. Service providers also benefit from a rapid return on investment, lower total cost of ownership and improved operational efficiencies. A global company with revenue of $2.48 billion in fiscal 2006, Amdocs has over 16,000 employees and serves customers in more than 50 countries around the world. For more information, visit Amdocs at http://www.amdocs.com/.

Forward-Looking Statement

This press release includes information that constitutes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements about Amdocs' growth and business results in future quarters. Although we believe the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be obtained or that any deviations will not be material. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause future results to differ from those anticipated. These risks include, but are not limited to, the effects of general economic conditions, Amdocs' ability to grow in the business segments it serves, adverse effects of market competition, rapid technological shifts that may render the Company's products and services obsolete, potential loss of a major customer, our ability to develop long-term relationships with our customers, and risks associated with operating businesses in the international market. Amdocs may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, however the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These and other risks are discussed at greater length in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2006, filed on December 13, 2006 and in our quarterly 6-K furnished on February 6, 2007.

Media Contact: Amdocs Runi Krishnamurty Access Communications for Amdocs Tel: 917-522-3507 E-Mail: rkrishnamurty@accesspr.com

Amdocs

CONTACT: Runi Krishnamurty of Access Communications, +1-917-522-3507, or
rkrishnamurty@accesspr.com, for Amdocs

Web site: http://www.amdocs.com/

Packeteer, Inc. to Announce First Quarter 2007 Operating Results

CUPERTINO, Calif., April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Packeteer(R), Inc. , the pioneer and global leader in WAN Application Optimization, today announced it will release operating results for the first quarter 2007 on Thursday, April 19, 2007 at 1 p.m. Pacific Time. A conference call with company management will follow at 2 p.m. Pacific Time.

The conference call will be simulcast on the Internet at http://www.packeteer.com/ and http://www.companyboardroom.com/. A replay of the live call will be available until April 26, 2007. Access numbers for the replay are as follows:

Domestic Replay: 866-375-1045 International Replay: 203-369-0287

Additional investor information can be accessed at http://www.packeteer.com/ or by calling Packeteer's Investor Relations Department at 408-873-4422.

About Packeteer

Packeteer(R), Inc., is the global market leader in Application Traffic Management for wide area networks. Deployed at more than 7,000 companies in 50 countries, Packeteer solutions empower IT organizations with patented network visibility, control, and acceleration capabilities delivered through a family of intelligent, scalable appliances. For more information, contact Packeteer at +1 (408) 873-4400 or visit the company's web site at http://www.packeteer.com/.

Packeteer, Inc.

CONTACT: Investor Contact, David Yntema of Packeteer, Inc.,
+1-408-873-4518, or dyntema@packeteer.com

Web site: http://www.packeteer.com/

ATERAS Awarded New Conversion After Successfully Completing Migration of Progressive Insurance's IDMS ADS/Online to DB2 CICS COBOL

DALLAS, April 10 /PRNewswire/ --

ATERAS announced today that they have been selected by Progressive Casualty Insurance Company for the Policy Number Expansion Project, using DB-Shuttle(TM) Enterprise Change capabilities. This project follows the successful ATERAS migration of Progressive's IDMS CORE Claims System to a CICS COBOL DB2 environment, retiring IDMS and ADS/Online completely.

ATERAS will use its DB-Shuttle Enterprise Change technology to perform the Policy Number Expansion. The purpose of the project is to use a standard automated method to identify and change the field definition and length of 36 different DB2 columns (including policy number, name and address) across multiple databases in the Progressive Enterprise. DB-Shuttle's Enterprise Change technology will also find and change all related program variables, regardless of the variable naming conventions and the use of these fields in the business logic.

The DB-Shuttle Enterprise Changer will collect and analyze more than 13,000,000 lines of code across more than 8700 programs and copy modules. It will then generate the required change rules and apply them to the programs and modules, including changes required within the logic for handling numeric to alphanumeric changes.

In May 2006, ATERAS used DB-Shuttle's Transformation Engines to modernize Progressive's mission-critical CORE Claims System. The Claims System supports 10,000 users, processes 2,000,000 transactions a day, and supports claims activity nationwide. The following statistics summarize the conversion:

- 5 million lines of code - 265 IDMS Schema Record Types - 397 IDMS Maps - 603 ADS/Online dialogs - 1797 IDMS COBOL programs

Progressive now has functionally equivalent DB2 applications that are high-performance, non-proprietary and fully relational. The new configuration reduces overall cost, improves access to the data, and provides the business with greater agility. This transition was performed without disrupting Progressive's business activities and without impacting the end-user environment.

"Our patent-pending DB-Shuttle technology assesses, analyzes and converts non-relational applications, databases and languages to relational technologies, while assuring the integrity and completeness of the resulting applications. Our new Enterprise Change technology allows any organization the luxury of automated field expansion throughout their enterprise. Insurance companies benefit from this unique capability as their businesses require change to fields such as names, addresses, age tables and policy numbers. More and more companies are choosing automation over manual methods for conversion and enterprise-wide change. We believe that our unique technology is a key driver in this movement," says Scott Miller, president and chief executive officer of ATERAS.

About Progressive Insurance

The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies, now celebrating its 70th year in business, is the country's third largest auto insurance group and largest seller of motorcycle and personal watercraft policies based on premiums written, and is a market leader in commercial auto insurance.

Progressive is committed to becoming consumers' #1 choice for auto insurance by providing competitive products and rates that meet driver's needs throughout their lifetimes, superior online and in-person customer service, and best-in-class, 24-hour claims service, including its concierge level of claims service available at service centers throughout the United States.

Progressive companies offer consumers choices in how to shop for, buy and manage their auto insurance policies. The Agency Business sells Progressive Drive Insurance private passenger auto insurance through more than 30,000 independent agencies. To find an agent, go to http://www.driveinsurance.com. The Direct Business sells Progressive Direct Private passenger auto insurance online at http://www.progressive.com and by phone at 1-800-Progressive. Each business makes independent decisions about private passenger auto insurance product design and pricing, and both offer Progressive's other products, including Progressive Commercial, Progressive Motorcycle, Progressive Boat, etc. Progressive and Drive are registered trademarks.

The Common Shares of the Progressive Corporation, the Mayfield Village, Ohio-based holding company, are publicly traded at NYSE: PGR. For more information, please visit http://www.progressive.com. Progressive and Drive are registered trademarks.

About ATERAS

ATERAS has supported global enterprises for over 20 years offering state of the art services to our clients by modernizing legacy systems to the most current IT environments. The patent pending DB-Shuttle(TM) automation technology provides everything from comprehensive assessments of IT environments to fully automated conversions. DB-Shuttle offers a complete and automated method for organizations to protect legacy assets, reduce maintenance costs, provide agility and flexibility, and enable Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) of business-critical applications.

For more information on ATERAS' solutions visit http://www.ateras.com.

Contact: ATERAS Anna Stamatelatos annas@ateras.com +1-469-385-7236 Web site: http://www.ateras.com http://www.progressive.com http://www.driveinsurance.com

ATERAS

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Verizon Business Receives ENX Certification

READING, England and FRANKFURT, Germany, April 10 /PRNewswire/ --

- Verizon Private IP Endorsed for Use by ENX Automotive Network Users

Verizon Business today announced that it has been certified by the European Network eXchange Association as a Certified Service Provider (CSP) for the ENX network. Following a two-phase certification process focusing on strict quality standards defined by the European automotive industry, Verizon Private IP has been certified for use by ENX network users for secure data exchange. Verizon Business therefore joins a select group of service providers certified to offer communications services to ENX users.

ENX is an association of manufacturers, suppliers and associations from the European automotive industry. Members include Audi, BMW, Bosch, DaimlerChrysler, DGA, Ford, Karmann, Porsche, PSA Peugeot-Citroen, Renault, SiemensVDO Automotive, Smart GmbH, Volkswagen, ANFAC (Spain), GALIA (France), SMMT (U.K.) and VDA (Germany).

ENX operates a dedicated communications network for the European automotive industry, designed to enable all ENX users to exchange development, production or logistical data between companies and across country borders in a uniform, harmonised way. All service providers wishing to offer their products and services within the ENX network must undergo a stringent certification process to ensure that their services meet the high ENX standards. By using certified providers, ENX users can therefore benefit from a simplified communication process that helps to streamline workflow processes and maximise the use of resources in a reliable, fast and secure network environment. Many automotive manufacturers require their suppliers to use an ENX access for general data exchange.

Lennart Oly, managing director, ENX, comments: "ENX enables the European automotive industry to operate within a secure and easily accessible international communications network. The recently completed certification process has demonstrated that Verizon Business clearly meets our exemplary quality and procedural requirements. We are confident that Verizon Business will provide valuable input for key ENX initiatives on topics such as quality, innovation and cost. We believe the certification of Verizon Business to be an important milestone in making ENX a truly global network."

As a certified service provider, Verizon Business will now be able to help ENX users realize the benefits of a single IP network in enhancing their business operations. Verizon Private IP, an MPLS-based communications solution, offers a highly secure, high-speed, reliable communications environment to the users that will support their overall productivity and collaboration, as well as offer the potential to achieve cost and management efficiencies.

John Irvine, vice president of international marketing, Verizon Business, comments: "We are proud to have been officially certified as a service provider to the ENX Association and are looking forward to working with its users in the future. In the highly competitive global automotive market, businesses need to be able to focus on their own business, knowing that the reliability, security and performance of their communications network is a given. We are confident that our global IP backbone and industry-leading portfolio of services and solutions can assist businesses in achieving their strategic communications goals, now and in the future."

About ENX

ENX operates a high security communications network for the exchange of the development, production control and logistic data of the European automotive industry. ENX meets high quality and security features, that usually can only be found in company-owned networks. At the same time, it is as open and flexible as the public internet for the participating automotive manufacturers, suppliers and development partners.

The ENX Association is the legal and organisational roof of the network. It was founded in 2000 and its board members are Audi, BMW, Bosch, DaimlerChrysler, DGA, Ford, Karmann, Porsche, PSA Peugeot Citroen, Renault, Siemens VDO Automotive, Smart GmbH, Volkswagen, ANFAC (Spain), GALIA (France), SMMT (UK) and VDA (Germany). For additional information visit http://www.enxo.com

About Verizon Business

Verizon Business, a unit of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ), is a leading provider of advanced communications and information technology (IT) solutions to large business and government customers worldwide. Combining unsurpassed global network reach with advanced technology and professional service capabilities, Verizon Business delivers innovative and seamless business solutions to customers around the world. For more information, visit http://www.verizonbusiness.com.

VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news. To receive news releases by e-mail, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.

Web site: http://www.verizonbusiness.com http://www.enxo.com

Verizon Business

Clare Ward of Verizon Business, +44-(0)118-905-3501, clare.ward@verizonbusiness.com

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