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Verizon's FiOS TV Approved in Two More New York CommunitiesChoice and Competition Near for Residents of White Plains and Airmont

NEW YORK, April 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Residents of the Westchester County city of White Plains and the Rockland County village of Airmont are a major step closer to having a real choice for their cable television services, thanks to newly approved agreements authorizing Verizon to offer its FiOS TV service, delivered over the most advanced fiber-optic network straight to customers' homes. The White Plains Common Council and the Airmont Board of Trustees voted Monday night (April 16) to approve video franchises for Verizon.

"This is great news for the residents of White Plains and Airmont, who now will have a new choice for their video entertainment," said Monica Azare, Verizon senior vice president for New York and Connecticut. "Verizon's FiOS TV offers consumers something they've never had before, with incredible pictures and sound clarity and innovative new services - all from a brand they know and trust."

White Plains and Airmont join a growing list of New York communities that are paving the way for competition and choice in the television market. In addition to these two communities, Verizon has been granted video franchises by the Westchester County communities of Irvington, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Tarrytown, Eastchester, Mount Kisco, Elmsford, Port Chester, Tuckahoe and the Town of Greenburgh; and by the Rockland County communities of Piermont, Orangetown, Clarkstown, Nyack, South Nyack, Upper Nyack and Grandview-on- Hudson. Verizon also has video franchises on Long Island in the villages of Massapequa Park, Cedarhurst, Laurel Hollow, Lynbrook, Mineola, East Rockaway, Farmingdale, Valley Stream and Freeport, and in the towns of Huntington, Smithtown, Hempstead and Oyster Bay.

As with all local franchise approvals in New York, the agreements approved for Verizon by White Plains and Airmont are subject to review by the New York State Public Service Commission.

Verizon's FiOS TV is a formidable competitor to cable and satellite, offering a broad collection of all-digital programming, more than 20 high- definition (HD) channels in the New York market and access to more than 8,600 on-demand titles, 60 percent of which are free.

Verizon's fiber network delivers amazingly sharp pictures and sound, and has the capacity to transmit a wide array of high-definition programming that is so clear and intense it seems to leap from the TV screen. In addition to FiOS TV, Verizon's fiber network also delivers Internet download speeds of up to 50 Mbps (megabits per second) and upload speeds of up to 5 Mbps, as well as high-quality voice service.*

*NOTE: actual (throughput) speeds will vary.

Verizon Communications Inc. , headquartered in New York, is a leader in delivering broadband and other wireline and wireless communication innovations to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving more than 59 million customers nationwide. Verizon's Wireline operations include Verizon Business, which operates one of the most expansive wholly owned global IP networks, and Verizon Telecom, which is deploying the nation's most advanced fiber-optic network to deliver the benefits of converged communications, information and entertainment services to customers. A Dow 30 company, Verizon has a diverse workforce of approximately 242,000 and last year generated consolidated operating revenues of more than $88 billion. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com/.

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Verizon

CONTACT: Heather Wilner of Verizon, +1-212-321-8333, or
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Active Power's Flywheel UPS Delivers Steady State Power to WFFFHighly Reliable Solution Ensures Program Availability

AUSTIN, Texas, April 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Active Power , the inventor and manufacturer of the most reliable and energy-efficient critical power systems in the world, announced today that it is providing critical backup power to WFFF & WVNY, Fox and ABC affiliates, respectively, in Burlington, Vermont. When the stations embarked on their Digital TV (DTV) build out they had two goals in mind: the first to deliver the highest quality television service available and the second to create a very reliable service infrastructure, without interruptions, for their viewers. WFFF chose Active Power as its partner to ensure the second goal became a reality.

"We felt the CleanSource(R) UPS system was a more affordable solution with lower maintenance than conventional battery-based UPS systems," said Matt Servis, Director of Engineering for WFFF. "We installed the system six months ago and it was evident right away that we had made the right choice. We've had over two-hundred power incidents in this timeframe with absolutely no interruption in service to our viewers. This machine is just a workhorse."

"Active Power is pleased to be able to work with WFFF on its mission-critical infrastructure," said Jim Clishem, President and CEO of Active Power. "Broadcasters have very little margin for error when delivering programs to their customer bases, as there are high expectations that services will always be available. We are happy to be part of the solution that helps to enable this performance level for WFFF."

Active Power's CleanSource UPS system offers broadcasters a highly reliable alternative to conventional power solutions. Broadcasters across the world have selected the company's integrated flywheel-based UPS system for its small footprint, low maintenance, high reliability, 20-year product life, extreme energy efficiency, and temperature indifference. It is the most compelling choice in backup power solutions available in the market today.

About Active Power:

Active Power provides efficient, reliable, and green critical power solutions and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems to enable business continuity in the event of power disturbances. Founded in 1992, Active Power's flywheel-based UPS systems protect critical operations in data centers, healthcare facilities, manufacturing plants, broadcast stations, and governmental agencies in over 40 countries. Active Power also offers CoolAir, the only solution that provides both backup power and backup cooling. With expert power system engineers and worldwide service and support, Active Power provides turnkey solutions that ensure organizations have the power to perform. For more information, please visit http://www.activepower.com/.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:

This release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Any forward-looking statements and all other statements that may be made in this news release that are not historical facts are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. Specific risks include delays in new product development, product performance and quality issues and the acceptance of our current and new products by the power quality market. Please refer to Active Power filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for more information on the risk factors that could cause actual results to differ.

Active Power, the Active Power logo, and CleanSource are registered trademarks of, and CoolAir is a trademark of Active Power, Inc. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective companies.

Active Power Investor Contact: Active Power Media Contact: John Penver Jason Deal Chief Financial Officer The Bernard Group 512.744.9234 512.617.6358 jpenver@activepower.com jdeal@bernardgroup.com

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Inc.

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

Renaissance Capital Growth & Income Fund III, Inc. Announces RENN Investor Conference

DALLAS, April 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Renaissance Capital Growth & Income Fund III, Inc. will hold its RENN Investor Conference on Friday, May 18, 2007 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel, 2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas. The conference will begin at 8 a.m. with a continental breakfast and will conclude at 12:00 noon followed by a light lunch.

The conference will feature presentations by the management of six unique emerging growth companies from our portfolio which are iLinc Communications , Inc., Bovie Medical Corp. , Points International Ltd. , Hemobiotech, Inc. , Information Intellect, Inc. (now part of Shea Development Corp. ), and Access Plans USA, Inc. . These companies represent such diverse industries as internet services, software, and medical.

Please RSVP to Kathryn Semon at kathryn@rencapital.com or 214-891-8295 if you plan to attend by Friday, May 4, 2007.

About Renaissance Capital Growth & Income Fund III, Inc.

Renaissance Capital Growth & Income Fund III, Inc. is a closed-end Business Development Company concentrating on investing in emerging publicly owned growth companies, primarily through private placements of convertible securities. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation and current income by investing in emerging growth companies. The Fund's current Portfolio consists of investments in 28 businesses in various industries. The Fund has paid its investors a total of $13.81 per share in cash distributions since its initial public offering in 1994 at $10.00. To help preserve the future of the Fund, the Board of Directors on December 31, 2006 declared a deemed dividend of $4.03 per share ($1.41 of which was a deemed tax paid to the IRS on our shareholders behalf).

Forward Looking Statements

The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation and current income by investing in emerging growth companies. This report contains forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current views of the Fund with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Although the Fund believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual future results or events may vary materially from those described herein. Past performance is not indicative of future results. For additional information, please visit http://www.rencapital.com/.

Investor Contact: Media Relations Contact: RENN Capital Group, Inc. Chris Rosgen Michelle Sparks: 214-891-8294 Capital Market Relations corpfin@rencapital.com (949) 481-9739

Renaissance Capital Growth & Income Fund III, Inc.

CONTACT: Investors, Michelle Sparks of RENN Capital Group, Inc.,
+1-214-891-8294, corpfin@rencapital.com; or Media, Chris Rosgen of Capital
Market Relations, +1-949-481-9739, for RENN Capital Group, Inc.

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

On2 Technologies Announces New Version of Flagship Flix(R) Engine Encoding Platform for On2 VP6(TM) for Flash(R) VideoImproved performance delivers up to 35% faster encoding within existing encoding environments

LAS VEGAS, April 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NAB 2007 -- On2 Technologies, Inc. , a leader in video compression software and solutions, announced today a new version of Flix Engine, its flagship video encoding platform for Adobe(R) Flash(R) Player 8 and 9. This latest release of Flix Engine delivers significant improvements in throughput speeds, giving users up to 35% faster encoding and publishing over the previous version through a simple upgrade. The new release is available immediately and will be provided as an upgrade at no cost to existing Flix Engine licensees.

On2 Flix Engine is the leading server side encoding solution for On2 VP6 for Flash video, and powers some of the leading Internet video sites, user generated content sites, and social networking sites. Flix Engine provides standard application programming interfaces, making Flix Engine among the most flexible and popular encoding platform solutions.

"Faster encoding is the Holy Grail for a lot of video publishers, and starting with Flix Engine, On2 is bringing quantum improvements to meet this desired goal," said Eric Ameres, On2's chief technical officer. "In addition to implementing such optimizations in our core technology to make faster encoding available to the mass customer base using standard encoding hardware, On2 is also enabling partners to leverage new innovations, such as multi-core processor platforms, to enhance On2 VP6 performance within any encoding environment our customers desire. In aggregate, the growing dominance of On2 VP6 for Flash video is being further accelerated with these innovations, addressing the volume and variety of applications that On2 VP6 is being implemented in."

The new release is available for both the Microsoft(R) Windows(R) and Linux(R) versions of Flix Engine immediately. Additional product and licensing information can be obtained by contacting On2 at sales@on2.com.

About On2 Technologies, Inc.,

On2 Technologies is a leading technology firm at the forefront of digital video compression. The company revolutionized digital media delivery with the creation of its advanced full-motion, full-screen On2 Video compression and streaming technologies. On2 Video codecs are widely used in the Internet, video-on-demand, VoIP, and mobile media markets. On2's software is used by such leading global companies as Adobe/Macromedia, AOL, Brightcove, Videoegg, Skype, XM Satellite Radio, Move Networks, Sony, and Tencent. Located in Tarrytown, N.Y., the company has R&D offices in Clifton Park, N.Y., and Cambridge, UK. To contact On2, write to sales@on2.com or visit http://www.on2.com/.

Trademarks mentioned in this release are property of their respective owners.

On2 Technologies, Inc.

CONTACT: Sam Vasisht of On2 Technologies, +1-518-724-3872,
svasisht@on2.com

Web site: http://www.on2.com/

Oce PRISMA(TM) Accounting Software Provides Accurate Analysis of Production CostsProduction managers gain valuable business tools for production data capture and reporting

BOSTON, April 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Oce , a global leader in digital document management and delivery solutions, introduces Oce PRISMA Accounting software for intelligent information tracking, capture and reporting to help print professionals measure, manage and improve production performance.

Oce PRISMA Accounting software provides a more accurate way to identify costs, bottlenecks and downtime along with opportunities for improvement. Print operations can identify workflow strengths and deficiencies, optimizing efficiency and productivity. Productivity improvement depends on understanding how well processes, people and equipment are performing. Oce PRISMA Accounting Software tracks every process, job and user, along with data streams, devices and operators, giving more visibility into the operation. As a result, managers are better able to target productivity improvements in areas that are not performing well. Print centers can also improve resource utilization and make better decisions about future printing hardware and software investments.

"Many print production operations are cost centers and lack a clear understanding of production costs or the volumes of pages printed and mailed. Now with Oce PRISMA Accounting Software, print performance can be associated with production expenses, so operations get a clearer picture of costs of their production runs for more accurate pricing and other financial analysis," said Joyce Virnich, Vice President, Marketing, Oce North America Commercial Printing Division.

Managers can analyze data in five key areas: jobs, users, devices, media and consumables. Users can identify the source of each printing request and track actual production. Productivity reports are available by operator, printer and more, and custom reports can be generated to support informed business decisions.

Compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements is a concern for regulated industries. However, many production operations lack complete accounting for the documents they produce. To avoid penalties, print operations are implementing accounting software as part of a closed-loop production tracking system. With Oce PRISMA Accounting Software, users can verify document content and production from data stream production to delivery to ensure compliance.

The accounting process is consolidated into a single application with an easy-to-use interface and fully automated data collection. Graphical presentation of data makes it easier to evaluate information. Managers have universal access to accounting data from anywhere on the network, and they can conveniently access relevant performance data via the web. Oce PRISMA Accounting software uses an open SQL to tie into existing databases for financial reporting.

About Oce

Oce N.V. is a leading provider of digital document management technology and services. The company's solutions are based on Oce's advanced software applications that deliver documents and data over internal networks and the Internet to printing devices and archives -- locally and around the world. Supporting the workflow solutions are Oce digital printers and scanners, considered the most reliable and productive in the world. Oce also offers a wide range of display graphics, consulting and outsourcing solutions.

Oce employs around 24,000 people, with 2006 annual revenues of approximately $4 billion, operates in approximately one hundred countries and maintains research and manufacturing centers in the Netherlands, the United States, Canada, Germany, France, Belgium, the Czech Republic, and Romania. Oce North America is headquartered in Trumbull, CT, with additional business units in Chicago, IL; New York City; Boca Raton, FL; Salt Lake City, UT; Coventry, RI; and Vancouver, BC. North American revenues were approximately $1.7 billion for fiscal 2006, and employment is currently 11,000. For more information about Oce, visit http://www.oceusa.com/. Outside the U.S., consult http://www.oce.com/.

"Oce PRISMA" is a trademark of Oce-Technologies B.V. "Oce" and the Oce logo are registered trademarks of Oce-Technologies B.V. All product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks and are the property of their owners.

Oce

CONTACT: Carro Ford Weston, +1-859-737-2816, carrof@earthlink.net, for
Oce

Web site: http://www.oceusa.com/
http://www.oce.com/

Oce Expands Leadership in Simultaneous Digital Duplex Market With Two New ModelsExpanded Oce VarioPrint(R) 6000 offerings deliver unmatched productivity and quality

BOSTON, April 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Oce , a global leader in digital document management and delivery solutions, has expanded its industry-leading Oce VarioPrint 6000 simultaneous digital duplex family to address broader market requirements. With the new Oce VarioPrint 6160 and Oce VarioPrint 6200, Oce extends its leadership in duplex applications by addressing the need for additional speed bands and corresponding price points. Oce is introducing the new systems to the US market at the On Demand conference.

Joining the highly successful 250 prints-per-minute Oce VarioPrint 6250, the new Oce VarioPrint 6160 and Oce VarioPrint 6200 printers use Oce Gemini Instant Duplex Technology to simultaneously deliver 160 and 200 prints per minute respectively. The three systems are the only single engine duplex, cut- sheet digital printers on the market and they offer unmatched productivity. All three are available now.

"In 2006, with the launch of Oce VarioPrint 6250, Oce Gemini Instant Duplex Technology changed the face of duplex printing. Simultaneous duplexing is now boosting productivity at print shops, quick printers, commercial printers and in-house print rooms. According to our customer research, duplex applications count for over 80 percent of the volume. These new systems extend proven Oce technology to a wider range of users who need additional speed choices," said Eric de Goeijen, Vice President, Marketing, Oce North America Corporate Printing Division.

"The new Oce VarioPrint 6160 and Oce VarioPrint 6200 continue our track record of designing products to grow with customers' needs. The Oce VarioPrint 6000 family can meet current customer requirements and offer a dependable growth path. Oce reaffirms its commitment to grow with customer needs by enabling a convenient upgrade within the existing contract. The Oce VarioPrint 6160 and VarioPrint 6200 can both be upgraded in the field to higher speed versions. Now with three Oce Gemini Instant Duplex systems, corporate and commercial printers can select the capacity and total cost of ownership to match their workflow and customer demands," said Joyce Virnich, Vice President, Marketing, Oce North America Commercial Printing Division.

Designed for commercial and corporate printing markets, the Oce VarioPrint 6000 printers serve quality-sensitive customers who require the shortest job turn-around in production environments. The Oce VarioPrint 6000 family of products prints up to 70 percent faster than other cut-sheet duplex systems. The new Oce VarioPrint 6160 and Oce VarioPrint 6200 models match the benchmarks of quality, productivity, reliability, speed and interoperability established by the extremely popular Oce VarioPrint 6250 simultaneous digital duplex printer. The Oce VarioPrint 6160 is intended for monthly print volumes of 4.5 million prints, while the Oce VarioPrint 6200 handles monthly volumes of six million. Based on operational experience in the field, the Oce VarioPrint 6250 handles monthly volumes of 7.5 million prints.

About the Oce VarioPrint 6000 Series

The Oce VarioPrint 6000 family is distinguished by Oce Gemini Instant Duplex Technology, which presses toner directly into the front and back of a page simultaneously. The 50 percent lower fusing temperature ensures media does not curl or jam. An Oce Smart Imager Controller brings top performance, multi-tasking capabilities, high RIP speed and open architecture to enhance IT infrastructure in print operations. End-to-end modularity incorporates online finishing options like booklets, high-volume stacking and set finishers. The systems are fully supported by the Oce PRISMA(TM) software suite, designed to promote workflow efficiency and seamless integration in third-party printing environments.

Sophisticated media handling contributes to uninterrupted productivity and job quality. Advanced active registration ensures perfect sheet positioning and print registration for books, manuals and other publications, enabling printers to better compete for digital publishing work. Paper Logic automatically detects and adjusts for paper size and orientation so pre- printed and pre-punched media print correctly without time-consuming manual attention. Twelve paper trays and printing of oversized and custom media allow long, unattended print runs and flawless printing of special jobs. Companies boost productivity and reduce workflow interruptions. As a result, more work is completed with less effort.

About Oce

Oce PRISMA" is a trademark of Oce-Technologies B.V. "Oce VarioPrint", "Oce" and the Oce logo are registered trademarks of Oce-Technologies B.V. All product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks and are the property of their owners and are respectfully acknowledged.

Oce

CONTACT: Carro Ford Weston of Oce, +1-859-737-2816,
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Web site: http://www.oceusa.com/

Oce Introduces Full-Color CMYK Oce VarioStream(R) 9240 to US MarketCustomers gain the benefit of full color, spot color and black all in one digital press

BOSTON, April 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Oce , a global leader in digital document management and delivery solutions, introduces the US market to the full-color Oce VarioStream 9240, the latest in the black and color-capable Oce VarioStream 9000 series. The Oce VarioStream 9240 is a four- color press with single-pass duplexing that delivers 172 letter-size full- color pages per minute -- one of the fastest full-color toner-based digital presses on the market.

Designed to deliver Oce Job Appropriate Color(TM), the Oce VarioStream 9240 operates with maximum cost efficiency for black and white, one or two spot colors, or CMYK four-color process printing. Users pay for only what they print while gaining the added flexibility of using only one machine running at appropriate speeds. Even when fully configured as a four-color press, the system can still print monochrome documents at 852 prints per minute, and two- and three-color documents at 353 and 231 prints per minute, respectively. This uniquely flexible approach enables customers to run a wider range of jobs on fewer machines with greater utilization of the machine.

"Oce is delivering on the commitment we made when we first introduced the VarioStream 9000 series three years ago to add additional color capability to it each year. The full-color Oce VarioStream 9240 completes our Job Appropriate Color strategy for this line. This multi-function printer makes black, spot color and full color available when you need it. No other printer has the ability to change speeds and costs automatically, on demand, per application as well as within an application," said Joyce Virnich, Vice President, Marketing, Oce North American Commercial Printing Division. "Delivering on our commitment to investment protection, the Oce VarioStream 9000 is field upgradeable. Customers who already have a one-, two- or three- color models can easily upgrade to the full-color version, while retaining complete flexibility."

"The flexibility to print in black, highlight or full color makes the VarioStream 9240 the color-capable machine a lot of transactional and direct mail operations have been waiting for," said Noel Ward, Managing Director, On Demand Publishing. "Any transactional or direct mailer looking to get into color printing should take a close look at the VarioStream 9240." The Oce VarioStream 9240 is well suited for applications needing full color design such as direct mail, newspapers, books, transpromo documents and other print- for-pay jobs. Its groundbreaking printing of complex color content reproduces illustrations, tables and graphics without compromising fine detail.

Exemplifying the concept of Job Appropriate Color, the new Oce VarioStream 9240 operates with maximum cost efficiency no matter what the application. Oce Job Appropriate Color offers an innovative balance between color use and cost. The document producer decides what level of color is right for the job, and the flexible system ensures that the right amount of color is deployed to achieve the intended outcome. This delivers significant savings over dedicated color printing systems, without compromising on quality. Oce PRISMA(TM) workflow software complements the Oce VarioStream 9240 with more productivity for pre-press and document design, high volume production management, interoperability, online proofing and more.

About the Oce VarioStream 9000 Series

The Oce VarioStream 9000 series lets customers grow into color applications by investing in a basic solution and gradually expand it as their requirements evolve. The printing systems can be combined with a variety of pre- and post-processing modules, and their UP3I(TM) capability integrates them perfectly into highly automated production lines. With their ability to handle such a wide range of applications, the Oce VarioStream 9000 systems are equally at home in commercial and in corporate printing environments -- at graphic arts companies and print service providers as well as in banks, insurance companies and public administration.

The Oce VarioStream 9000 series can be equipped with Oce CustomTone(R) technology, providing a wide range of ready-made and mixed-to-order custom colors. This efficient custom color solution is ideal for applications that have to match corporate identity guidelines or include a particular spot color. Another added-value feature of the Oce VarioStream 9000 series is Graphic Arts Plus dot modulation, a special imaging technique that delivers brilliantly sharp reproduction for black and white images by varying the luminescence of each LED -- over 11,000 in all -- in the image generator. The outcome: images can be printed with much more photorealism.

About Oce

"Oce PRISMA" and "Oce Job Appropriate Color" are trademarks of Oce- Technologies B.V. "Oce VarioStream", "Oce CustomTone", "Oce" and the Oce logo are registered trademarks of Oce-Technologies B.V. All product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks and are the property of their owners and are respectfully acknowledged.

Oce

CONTACT: Carro Ford Weston, +1-859-737-2816, carrof@earthlink.net, for
Oce

Web site: http://www.oceusa.com/
http://www.oce.com/

MultiVu Video Feed: PC Revolution: World's PC Makers Challenged by Intel to 'Bury the Beige Box' In Design Competition

Intel Corporation today announced the winners of the USD$1 million Intel(R) Core(TM) Processor Challenge, a contest designed to spur industry innovation in new, stylish and high-performing PC designs based on high performance, energy efficient Intel Core 2 Duo processors.

Saying "goodbye" to the traditional big, beige box, TriGem Computer Inc. from Korea was awarded the grand prize for creating the best mix of style, acoustics, functionality and features for digital home entertainment with its Lluon "Black Crystal" design. Asono from Norway garnered the first runner-up nod for its "Merium" system.

Bringing expertise in technology, design and style, the panel of judges picking the finalist included IDEO Founder and Chairman David Kelley; Ziff Brothers Investments Senior Vice President, Technology Strategy Michael Miller; Intel President and CEO Paul Otellini; and GQ magazine Associate Editor Kevin Sintumuang. For more information on the Intel Core Challenge visit, http://www.intel.com/.

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New Oce Color Production Systems Offer One of Industry's Lowest TCOExpanded color portfolio offers valuable finishing capabilities for on demand applications

BOSTON, April 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Oce , a global leader in digital document management and delivery solutions, announces its latest production-color printers for corporate print rooms and commercial printers are now available. The Oce(R) Color System 620 (CS620) and Oce Color System 650 Pro (CS650 Pro) provide printing and copying at 65 pages per minute and one of the industry's lowest total cost of ownership (TCO). A wide range of finishing, media and controller options gives customers an extremely versatile solution for high quality, on demand color applications.

"Placements are exceeding expectations in Europe in the short time the systems have been available there, and we anticipate similar success in the US. The combination of an extremely affordable color printer with robust productivity, high quality output and versatile finishing results in a package that is a strong asset to any printing operation," said Eric de Goeijen, Vice President, Marketing, Oce North America, Corporate Printing Division.

Corporate print rooms, commercial printers and copy print centers can expand their service offerings with finishing options like booklet making, large capacity stacking, stapling and many folding choices. The CS620 and CS650 Pro combine all these capabilities in a small footprint, making them easier to use and maximizing valuable production space. In addition, the oil-free fusing and high-density polymerized toner delivers prints that can written on or laminated; all with crisp, deep blacks and rich color.

"The market for on demand color applications continues to explode, and with these new systems, our customers will be able to aggressively pursue a variety of profitable applications," said Joyce Virnich, Vice President, Marketing, Oce North America, Commercial Printing Division. "The new color models also offer some of the lowest TCOs in the industry for production-class printers. The result is an attractive business model for print service providers who are considering color solutions."

Entry-level production requirements include high quality and performance, and the well-engineered Oce CS620 addresses those criteria. Other production professionals need a fast, reliable heavy-duty color system with a robust digital front end for demanding production environments and applications. The Oce CS650 Pro offers dedicated inline finishing controller options to match different application needs. Highlights include a large input and output capacity for unattended production on up to 300 g/m(2) and 13" x 19" media.

About Oce

Oce N.V. is a leading international provider of digital document management technology and services. The company's solutions are based on Oce's advanced software applications that deliver documents and data over internal networks and the Internet to printing devices and archives -- locally and around the world. Supporting the workflow solutions are Oce digital printers and scanners, considered the most reliable and productive in the world. Oce also offers a wide range of display graphics, consulting and outsourcing solutions.

"Oce" and the Oce logo are registered trademarks of Oce-Technologies B.V. All product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks and are the property of their owners.

Oce

CONTACT: Carro Ford Weston, +1-859-737-2816, carrof@earthlink.net, for
Oce

Web site: http://www.oceusa.com/
http://www.oce.com/

TransAct Schedules First Quarter 2007 Results Conference Call

WALLINGFORD, Conn., April 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TransAct Technologies Incorporated , a leading producer of transaction- based printers for customers worldwide, today announced that it will hold a conference call with investors and analysts on Thursday, May 3, 2007 at 5:00 PM ET to discuss the Company's first quarter 2007 results.

The news release announcing the first quarter results will be disseminated on May 3, 2007 after the market close.

The dial-in number for the live audio call beginning at 5:00 PM ET is (201) 689-8471. No password is required for live call dial-in. Please call in at 4:50 PM ET to avoid delays. A live webcast of the conference call will be available on TransAct's Web site at http://www.transact-tech.com/.

A replay of the call will be available two hours following the end of the call on Thursday, May 3 through midnight ET on Thursday, May 10 at http://www.transact-tech.com/ and by telephone at (201) 612-7415. The account number to access the replay is 3055 and the conference ID is 239044.

About TransAct Technologies Incorporated

TransAct Technologies Incorporated is a leader in developing and manufacturing market-specific printers for transaction-based industries. These industries include gaming, lottery, banking and hospitality. Each individual market has distinct, critical requirements for printing and the transaction is not complete until the receipt and/or ticket is produced. TransAct printers are designed from the ground up based on market specific requirements and are sold under the Ithaca(R) and Epic product brands. TransAct distributes its products through OEMs, value-added resellers, selected distributors, and direct to end-users. TransAct has over two million printers installed around the world. TransAct also has a strong focus on the after-market side of the business, with a high commitment to printer service, supplies and spare parts. TransAct is headquartered in Wallingford, CT. For more information on TransAct, visit http://www.transact-tech.com/ or call 203.859.6800.

Contacts: Steven DeMartino, Chief Financial Officer, 203-859-6810 or David Pasquale, 646-536-7006, or Denise Roche, 646-536-7008, both with The Ruth Group

TransAct Technologies Incorporated

CONTACT: Steven DeMartino, Chief Financial Officer of TransAct
Technologies Incorporated, +1-203-859-6810, or David Pasquale,
+1-646-536-7006, or Denise Roche, +1-646-536-7008, both of The Ruth Group

Web site: http://www.transact-tech.com/

Piper Selects the Garmin(R) G1000(R) Avionics Suite for Aircraft

LAKELAND, Fla., April 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , today announced that Piper Aircraft, Inc. has made the all-glass, fully integrated Garmin G1000 avionics suite available as an option on the Saratoga II TC and Piper 6X. Piper's G1000 avionics suite is WAAS certified and includes Garmin's latest G1000 enhancements including Garmin SafeTaxi(TM) and FliteCharts(TM), which simplify operation, enhance situational awareness and increase safety during flight and when taxiing.

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"Piper aircraft are legendary for their ease of use and smooth flying characteristics," said Gary Kelley, Garmin's vice president of marketing. "We believe the G1000 will further enhance that reputation thanks to its straight- forward interface and full integration. We look forward to working with Piper on these great aircraft."

"We have enjoyed a long-standing and rewarding relationship with Garmin," said James K. Bass, President and CEO of Piper Aircraft, Inc. "Adding the G1000 to our PA-32 aircraft is yet another of the many excellent steps we have taken together and will continue to take in the future."

The G1000 is the only general aviation cockpit system that can provide all essential cockpit technologies in a single, highly integrated system including all primary flight, navigation, autopilot, terrain avoidance, communication, engine, and aircraft sensor data on the dual 10-inch, XGA-resolution (1,024x768-pixel) displays. The physical architecture of the system lends itself to easy installation and service, which lowers ownership costs. The G1000 is backed by Garmin's award winning, worldwide customer support that is unmatched by any other avionics manufacturer. The system is also expandable, making it possible to add new technologies and capabilities, as they become available. The avionics suite is WAAS certified and offers outstanding situational awareness for flight management, aircraft control, traffic, terrain and weather. Features of Piper's G1000 fully integrated flightdeck include,

-- The primary flight display (PFD) and multi-function display (MFD) present traditional cockpit information in an integrated fashion on a large-format display, and puts all aircraft-systems monitoring and flight-planning functions at the pilot's fingertips -- Solid-state Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS), which can align while in motion, including in-flight dynamic restarts and full reversionary capabilities, allowing all flight-critical data to transfer seamlessly to a single display for added safety during flight -- Digital air-data computer -- Engine-monitoring display with full screen engine graphics -- Mode S transponder with Traffic Information Service -- Dual integrated radio modules that support VHF communications, VHF navigation with ILS and Class Gama 3 WAAS that provides the capability to execute LPV approaches. -- Garmin SafeTaxi(TM) and FliteCharts(TM). SafeTaxi is a built-in database of over 750 U.S. airport diagrams that provide the capability to view aircraft position on taxiways. FliteCharts is an electronic version of the Departure Procedures, Standard Terminal Arrival Routes, approach charts and airport diagrams, and may be viewed directly on the MFD. -- Optional ChartView(TM) brings an electronic version of Jeppesen's extensive library of charts and airport diagrams to the G1000's MFD. ChartView displays approach charts, geopolitical features, airspace, airways and airport diagrams. -- Optional Class-B Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) with worldwide terrain and obstacle database, which does not require an external LRU as with other TAWS systems -- Optional satellite weather datalink and digital-quality audio via XM Satellite Radio -- Optional digital audio control system

Since the introduction of the first Piper airplane in 1937, Piper has established a long history of designing, certifying and supporting a worldwide fleet that is renowned for high performance, versatility and reliability.

The G1000 will be on display at Garmin and Piper's Sun 'n Fun trade show booths, April 17-23, 2007, in Lakeland, Florida.

Garmin International Inc. is a member of the Garmin Ltd. group of companies, which designs and manufactures navigation, communication and information devices - most of which are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin is a leader in the general aviation and consumer GPS markets and its products serve aviation, marine, outdoor recreation, automotive, wireless and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in the Cayman Islands, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom at http://www.garmin.com/pressroom or contact the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200. Garmin and G1000 are registered trademarks and FliteCharts, ChartView and SafeTaxi are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. Anticipated product availability dates are based on management's current expectations and are not guaranteed.

Notice on forward-looking statements:

This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. All statements regarding the company's future product introductions and expected product availability dates are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on management's current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 30, 2006 filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 000-31983). A copy of Garmin's Form 10-K can be downloaded at http://www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/finReports.html . No forward- looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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CONTACT: Ted Gartner or Jessica Myers, Garmin International Inc.,
+1-913-397-8200, or media.relations@garmin.com

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

Sirius Satellite Radio CEO Mel Karmazin Reiterates Benefits of Sirius-XM Merger

WASHINGTON and NEW YORK, April 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio and XM Satellite Radio announced that SIRIUS Chief Executive Officer, Mel Karmazin, testified today in a hearing before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation regarding the SIRIUS-XM merger. Mr. Karmazin's testimony highlighted the significant benefits for consumers resulting from the proposed merger and the extensive competition that satellite radio faces from a wide range of players in the audio entertainment market. In his testimony, Mr. Karmazin stated:

The Combined Company Will Offer Consumers More Choice At Lower Prices The key to getting more subscribers will not be to widen the price gap between free and what satellite radio charges. Instead, it will be to offer consumers a better value. The merger will allow us to lower prices. Consumers who want fewer channels than currently offered will be able to select one or more packages of channels for less than $12.95 per month. Importantly, significant portions of the savings achieved through the merger will be shared with customers immediately and in the long-term through lower prices and improved service offerings. Satellite Radio is a Small Part of a Highly Competitive and Ever- Expanding Market for Audio Entertainment The audio entertainment market today is vibrant, competitive, and innovative, and every indication is that it will be even more so in the future. We believe that the combination of SIRIUS and XM will be good for consumers as it will intensify this competition, expand the choices for consumers, and reduce prices. The market for audio entertainment in the United States is robustly competitive and rapidly evolving. SIRIUS and XM must compete directly and intensely with a host of other audio providers for consumer attention. The Merger Will Help Accelerate Deployment of Advanced Technology The combined company will be able to offer consumers access to advanced technology sooner than would otherwise occur. In particular, the marriage of the companies' two engineering organizations will ensure better results from each dollar invested in research and development. While no radio will become obsolete as a result of this transaction, we fully expect the merger to stimulate the development of new interoperable, highly portable, low-cost, and user-friendly devices. About SIRIUS

SIRIUS, "The Best Radio on Radio," delivers more than 130 channels of the best programming in all of radio. SIRIUS is the original and only home of 100% commercial free music channels in satellite radio, offering 69 music channels. SIRIUS also delivers 65 channels of sports, news, talk, entertainment, traffic, weather and data. SIRIUS is the Official Satellite Radio Partner of the NFL, NASCAR, NBA and NHL, and broadcasts live play-by- play games of the NFL, NBA and NHL, as well as live NASCAR races. All SIRIUS programming is available for a monthly subscription fee of only $12.95.

SIRIUS Internet Radio (SIR) is a CD-quality, Internet-only version of the SIRIUS radio service, without the use of a radio, for the monthly subscription fee of $12.95. SIR delivers more than 75 channels of talk, entertainment, sports, and 100% commercial free music.

SIRIUS products for the car, truck, home, RV and boat are available in more than 25,000 retail locations, including Best Buy, Circuit City, Crutchfield, Costco, Target, Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, RadioShack and at shop.sirius.com.

SIRIUS radios are offered in vehicles from Audi, Bentley, BMW, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep(R), Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Mercury, Maybach, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Rolls Royce, Scion, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo. Hertz also offers SIRIUS in its rental cars at major locations around the country.

Click on http://www.sirius.com/ to listen to SIRIUS live, or to purchase a SIRIUS radio and subscription.

About XM

XM is America's number one satellite radio company with more than 7.6 million subscribers. Broadcasting live daily from studios in Washington, DC, New York City, Chicago, the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Toronto and Montreal, XM's 2007 lineup includes more than 170 digital channels of choice from coast to coast: commercial-free music, premier sports, news, talk radio, comedy, children's and entertainment programming; and the most advanced traffic and weather information.

XM, the leader in satellite-delivered entertainment and data services for the automobile market through partnerships with General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Nissan, Porsche, Subaru, Suzuki and Toyota is available in 140 different vehicle models for 2007. XM's industry-leading products are available at consumer electronics retailers nationwide. For more information about XM hardware, programming and partnerships, please visit http://www.xmradio.com/.

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the benefits of the business combination transaction involving SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., including potential synergies and cost savings and the timing thereof, future financial and operating results, the combined company's plans, objectives, expectations and intentions with respect to future operations, products and services; and other statements identified by words such as "anticipate," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "will," "should," "may," or words of similar meaning. Such forward- looking statements are based upon our current beliefs and expectations and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond our control. Actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements.

The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statement: general business and economic conditions; the performance of financial markets and interest rates; the ability to obtain governmental approvals of the transaction on a timely basis; the failure of SIRIUS and XM shareholders to approve the transaction; the failure to realize synergies and cost-savings from the transaction or delay in realization thereof; the businesses of SIRIUS and XM may not be combined successfully, or such combination may take longer, be more difficult, time-consuming or costly to accomplish than expected; and operating costs and business disruption following the merger, including adverse effects on employee retention and on our business relationships with third parties, including manufacturers of radios, retailers, automakers and programming providers. Additional factors that could cause our results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 which is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and available at the SEC's Internet site (http://www.sec.gov/). The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof, and we disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this press release.

Important Additional Information Will be Filed with the SEC

This communication is being made in respect of the proposed business combination involving SIRIUS and XM. In connection with the proposed transaction, SIRIUS plans to file with the SEC a Registration Statement on Form S-4 containing a Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus and each of SIRIUS and XM plan to file with the SEC other documents regarding the proposed transaction. The definitive Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus will be mailed to stockholders of SIRIUS and XM. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF SIRIUS AND XM ARE URGED TO READ THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION.

Investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of the Registration Statement and the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus (when available) and other documents filed with the SEC by SIRIUS and XM through the web site maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov/. Free copies of the Registration Statement and the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus (when available) and other documents filed with the SEC can also be obtained by directing a request to SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc., 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020, Attention: Investor Relations.

SIRIUS, XM and their respective directors and executive officers and other persons may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed transaction. Information regarding SIRIUS' directors and executive officers is available in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, which was filed with the SEC on March 1, 2007, and its proxy statement for its 2006 annual meeting of stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 21, 2006, and information regarding XM's directors and executive officers is available in XM's Annual Report on Form 10-K, for the year ended December 31, 2006, which was filed with the SEC on March 1, 2007 and its proxy statement for its 2006 annual meeting of shareholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 25, 2006. Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC when they become available.

Contacts: SIRIUS Media Relations Patrick Reilly 212-901-6646 PReilly@siriusradio.com Joele Frank / Eric Brielmann Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher 212-355-4449 ebrielmann@joelefrank.com XM Media Relations Nathaniel Brown 212-708-6170 Nathaniel.Brown@xmradio.com Chance Patterson 202-380-4318 Chance.Patterson@xmradio.com

Sirius Satellite Radio; XM

CONTACT: Patrick Reilly, Media Relations of SIRIUS, +1-212-901-6646,
PReilly@siriusradio.com; or Joele Frank, +1-212-355-4449, or Eric Brielmann,
ebrielmann@joelefrank.com, both of Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher, for
SIRIUS; or Nathaniel Brown, Media Relations, +1-212-708-6170,
Nathaniel.Brown@xmradio.com, or Chance Patterson, +1-202-380-4318,
Chance.Patterson@xmradio.com, both of XM

Web site: http://www.sirius.com/
http://www.xmradio.com/

Bank of America's Back Office Conversion Solution Requires Minimal Changes in Store EnvironmentsOffering Supports Multiple Interfaces, Integrates Best Pay Routing and Includes Imaging and Archiving Services

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America's solution for NACHA's Back Office Conversion (BOC) rule has been gaining market interest in the retail industry, fueled by its ease of use, flexibility and low implementation cost. BOC, which came into effect March 16, 2007, allows businesses to collect a check written at the checkout counter and convert it in the back office into an electronic form for deposit.

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"Bank of America's BOC solution suite allows clients access to a host of time and cost saving features. We can tailor our solution to best suit our clients' needs. Options include imaging and archiving checks, repairing and redepositing returned items and extending the processing day through later deadlines. All these features are aimed at allowing our clients to run their businesses with greater efficiency and control," said Robert Johnston, product executive for Bank of America Global Treasury Services ACH and check services.

As the leading provider of financial services to American consumers and to the retail industry, Bank of America has deep insights into the business needs and demands of its retail clients that enable it to offer a unique suite of BOC offerings, including:

-- Minimal change in the store environment: Bank of America's suite of solutions can be linked with retailers' current point of sale systems. It supports multiple interfaces, including MICR data file, image cash letter and remote deposit. -- Late input deadlines: Retailers can submit electronic checks as late as 11:30 pm ET, thereby extending their processing day significantly. -- Optimized clearing: Upon receipt of electronic images, Bank of America clears the payment using its best pay routing system that automatically determines the most efficient method of settlement. -- Check image and archiving: Bank of America offers an end end-to-end solution in check imaging and archiving, retaining check images for the required two years for its clients. -- Returned Items Management: Bank of America offers repair and redeposit of administrative returned items. It also redeposits items returned for insufficient or uncollected funds on the day/date of the clients' choice, and provides comprehensive returned item reporting. -- POS Reconcilement/ Location Reporting: Store number information can be captured and re-associated with every transaction for accurate balancing.

"Treasury today is more demanding and complex. It's important to work with a single contact who understands business challenges and is able to help integrate BOC into a company's end-to-end financial supply chain. Our ability to offer a suite of solutions that works for a variety of business models makes us a provider of choice," added Johnson.

Bank of America Global Treasury Services

The Global Treasury Services (GTS) division of Bank of America provides integrated working capital management and treasury solutions to more than 150,000 clients around the world, including small businesses, middle-market and large corporations, multi-nationals, financial institutions and governments. GTS offers services including treasury management, trade finance, foreign exchange, short-term credit, liquidity management, commercial card, merchant services and group banking. Bank of America is the number-one treasury and trade services provider in the United States and a leading provider worldwide.

Bank of America

Bank of America is one of the world's largest financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk-management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving more than 55 million consumer and small business relationships with more than 5,700 retail banking offices, through more than 17,000 ATMs and award-winning online banking with more than 21 million active users. Bank of America is the No. 1 overall Small Business Administration (SBA) lender in the United States and the No. 1 SBA lender to minority-owned small Businesses. The company serves clients in 175 countries and has relationships with 98 percent of the U.S. Fortune 500 companies and 80 percent of the Global Fortune 500. Bank of America Corporation stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

http://www.bankofamerica.com/

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CONTACT: Anuj Baveja of RF|Binder Partners, +1-212-994-7552, or
anuj.baveja@rfbinder.com; or Trudy Frection of Bank of America,
+1-410-547-4207, or Trudy.frection@bankofamerica.com

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

Next Generation Puzzle Fun Now Available for the Wii Console as Majesco Entertainment Ships 'Bust-A-Move Bash!'

EDISON, N.J., April 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Majesco Entertainment Company , an innovative provider of video games and digital entertainment products for the mass market, today announced that its second game for the Wii(TM) console, Bust-A-Move Bash!, has shipped to retailers nationwide. Developed by Happy Happening and licensed from Taito, Bust-A-Move Bash! offers fans a whole new way to experience the bubble bursting fun from the popular series. The game is rated E for Everyone and has a suggested retail price of $39.99.

"Bust-A-Move Bash! is the next generation entry of the popular action puzzle series," said Ken Gold, vice president of Marketing. "By combining its intuitive gameplay with up to 8-player support and an attractive $39.99 price point, this title will have entire families popping bubbles in no time."

Bust-A-Move Bash! features 10 different characters, including franchise favorites Bub and Bob and many new additions. Players can enjoy four different game modes:

* Puzzle Mode - offers 500 levels across five different areas; * Endless Mode - a challenging test of bubble-bursting skill and endurance; * Vs. Mode - allows up to 8 players to go head-to-head simultaneously; * Shooting Mode - an all-new mode in which bubbles come at players from all angles. To handle the non-stop assault, players can use the Wii Remote and Nunchuk Controller together.

More information about Bust-A-Move Bash! and Majesco's exciting line of products can be found online at http://www.majescoentertainment.com/.

About Majesco Entertainment Company

Headquartered in Edison, NJ, with an international office based in Bristol, UK, Majesco Entertainment Company is an innovative provider of video games and digital entertainment products for the mass market, with a focus on publishing video games for leading portable systems and the Wii(TM) console. Current product line highlights include Cake Mania(TM) for the Nintendo DS(TM), Cooking Mama: Cook Off for the Wii(TM) console and JAWS(TM) Unleashed. More information about Majesco can be found online at http://www.majescoentertainment.com/.

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Certain statements contained herein are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements may be identified by reference to a future period(s) or by the use of forward- looking terminology, such as "may," "will," "intend," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate" or "continue" or the negatives thereof or other comparable terminology. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors. These factors include but are not limited to, the demand for our products; our ability to complete and release our products in a timely fashion; competitive factors in the businesses in which we compete; continued consumer acceptance of our products and the gaming platforms on which our products operate; fulfillment of orders preliminarily made by customers; adverse changes in the securities markets and the availability of and costs associated with sources of liquidity. The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to release publicly the results of any revisions that may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements.

Majesco Entertainment Company

CONTACT: Gloria Quinn of HighWater Group PR, +1-212-338-0077 x. 310,
gloria@highwatergroup.com, for Majesco Entertainment Company

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

TUFF SHED Selects AT&T for Expanded Communications NetworkGrowing Manufacturer Turns to AT&T to Consolidate Network Across Multiple Locations

DENVER, April 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. announced today a new contract to provide network services to Denver-based TUFF SHED(R), the largest manufacturer and installer of storage buildings and garages in the United States.

Under the terms of the three-year agreement, AT&T will serve as the primary provider of network and data services to TUFF SHED, delivering IP- based Virtual Private Network (VPN) service to the company's headquarters in Denver, Colo., 52 factory and retail showrooms and 29 retail stores across 37 states.

AT&T VPN is a scalable solution that will support TUFF SHED's rapid growth by providing the security and redundancy of a private network. Using Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) technology, TUFF SHED will further be able to prioritize business critical data as it travels across the company's network. In addition, TUFF SHED will achieve greater efficiency through enhanced accessibility and reliable communications between its various locations.

"We needed a unified network platform to help us streamline our communications throughout the company and with our partners," said Timothy Schultz, director of audit and compliance for TUFF SHED. "We're confident that AT&T is providing a network with a secure and flexible infrastructure that will support our business communications as we continue to grow and accumulate new customers across the country."

Aligning with AT&T's customer-focused convergence strategy, the fully meshed network will enable TUFF SHED to fulfill the company's compliance requirements by allowing all locations to support online training throughout the company. Built on AT&T's MPLS-enabled IP backbone, the network will also enable quick and secure network deployment of new locations, as TUFF SHED continues to expand.

Note: This AT&T release and other news announcements are available as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss .

About TUFF SHED

TUFF SHED was founded in 1981 in Rexburg, Idaho and moved to Denver in 1986. For more than 25 years, TUFF SHED has been delivering on its customer promise of providing products of lasting value through the use of innovative engineering, proven construction techniques and expert consultative services. Offering several different product lines, TUFF SHED's network of company owned factories and sales locations are the only place to purchase the TUFF SHED Premier Series of Buildings. For more information visit http://www.tuffshed.com/ .

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates, AT&T operating companies, are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. Among their offerings are the world's most advanced IP-based business communications services and the nation's leading wireless, high speed Internet access and voice services. In domestic markets, AT&T is known for the directory publishing and advertising sales leadership of its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations, and the AT&T brand is licensed to innovators in such fields as communications equipment. As part of its three-screen integration strategy, AT&T is expanding its TV entertainment offerings. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/ .

AT&T and the AT&T logo are trademarks of AT&T Knowledge Ventures. For more information, please review this announcement in the AT&T newsroom at http://www.att.com/newsroom .

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Vanessa Smith, AT&T Inc., +1-916-492-5314, or
vsmith@attnews.us

Web site: http://www.att.com/
http://www.tuffshed.com/

Fujitsu and Sun Microsystems Set the Standard for Open Systems Computing With Fastest, Most Reliable Solaris/SPARC ServersCo-Developed 'SPARC Enterprise' Servers To Be Co-Marketed By Fujitsu and Sun

TOKYO and SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fujitsu Limited and Sun Microsystems, Inc., today unveiled a new line-up of co-developed servers that hold the promise of dramatically reshaping the computing market by delivering mainframe-class reliability with open systems advantages. The new servers, based on the SPARC(R) architecture and running the Solaris(TM) 10 operating system (OS), are the fastest SPARC servers ever, and will be marketed by both companies and affiliates under the "SPARC Enterprise" product brand. The systems are ideal for customers requiring highly scaleable, reliable servers, and needing to achieve increased system utilization and performance through virtualization. The servers leverage the powerful combination of Fujitsu's expertise in mission-critical computing technologies and high-performance processor design, and Sun's expertise in open, scaleable, network computing.

The SPARC Enterprise server line-up is the culmination of over two years of joint development between Fujitsu and Sun, building on their 20-year strategic relationship. The new servers address the growing customer need to maximize system utilization by offering an array of highly granular partitioning and domaining technologies. The SPARC Enterprise servers are also designed to ensure minimal downtime. They contain mainframe-class RAS (Reliability, Availability, Serviceability) features such as hot-swappable components (which includes memory and processors) redundant hardware, instruction retry, memory mirroring and extensive diagnostic and healing capabilities.

To protect customers' existing datacenter investments, Sun guarantees 100% Solaris binary compatibility. This means Fujitsu's PRIMEPOWER or Sun's Sun Fire(TM) server customers can adopt the new SPARC Enterprise platform with ease and confidence, enabling them to continue to use the broad range of proven Solaris applications (the No. 1 share in the UNIX market) from the world's top ISV/IHV providers.

"These new systems help customers tackle the world's most challenging computing problems, whether in the back office or in high-performance computing," said John Fowler, executive vice president of Sun's Systems group. "And they achieve this performance while delivering mainframe reliability with the unmatched virtualization capabilities that Solaris customers expect."

"The combination of Fujitsu's mission-critical computing technology and Sun's Solaris in the new SPARC Enterprise server line-up, enables us to deliver maximum business value to our customers," said Chiaki Ito, Corporate Senior Executive Vice President, Fujitsu Limited. "Not only will they see outstanding performance, smarter resource management and reduced administrative intervention, but unparalleled levels of quality and scalability, that mean increased longevity of use and improved business growth potential."

The new servers are already demonstrating their performance leadership. The SPARC Enterprise M8000 (16 processors, 32 cores, 64 threads) with SPARC64 VI 2.4 GHz processor running SAP ERP 2005, Oracle(R) Database 10g and Solaris 10 set a new world-record for the SAP SD 2-tier standard application benchmark for systems with 16 processors as of 04/17/07, achieving 7,300 SD benchmark users.*

New SPARC Enterprise Servers

The new SPARC Enterprise servers will include six models. Entry models use the UltraSPARC(TM) T1 processor developed by Sun Microsystems. Mid-range and high-end models use the SPARC64 VI processor developed by Fujitsu. These systems deliver up to 50 percent more performance than current SPARC-based servers. All the new servers run the Solaris 10 operating system.

Both Fujitsu branded and Sun branded SPARC Enterprise servers will be marketed worldwide. All other features are identical. The systems are available today.

About Fujitsu

Fujitsu is a leading provider of customer-focused IT and communications solutions for the global marketplace. Pace-setting device technologies, highly reliable computing and communications products, and a worldwide corps of systems and services experts uniquely position Fujitsu to deliver comprehensive solutions that open up infinite possibilities for its customers' success. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited reported consolidated revenues of about 4.8 trillion yen (US$40.6 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006. See http://www.fujitsu.com/ for further information.

About Sun Microsystems, Inc.

A singular vision -- "The Network Is The Computer" -- guides Sun in the development of technologies that power the world's most important markets. Sun's philosophy of sharing innovation and building communities is at the forefront of the next wave of computing: the Participation Age. Sun can be found in more than 100 countries and on the Web at http://sun.com/ .

Fujitsu, the Fujitsu logo, PRIMEPOWER are registered trademarks or trademarks of Fujitsu Limited in the United States and other countries.

Sun, Sun Microsystems, the Sun logo, Sun Fire, Solaris and the Network is the Computer are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and in other countries. All SPARC trademarks are used under license and are trademarks or registered trademarks of SPARC International, Inc. in the US and other countries. Products bearing SPARC trademarks are based upon an architecture developed by Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Information provided in this press release is accurate at time of publication and is subject to change without advance notice.

Press Contacts Fujitsu Limited Public and Investor Relations Inquiries: http://www.fujitsu.com/global/news/contacts/index.html Sun Microsystems, Inc. Mark Richardson (650) 257-4038 mark.richardson@sun.com

*The SAP SD standard SAP ERP 2005 application benchmark performed on March 28, 2007 by Fujitsu and Sun Microsystems in Walldorf, Germany has been certified with the following data:

Number of benchmark users & comp.: 7,300 SD (Sales & Distribution) Average dialog response time: 1.98 seconds Throughput: Fully Processed Order Line items/hour: 731,330 Dialog steps/hour: 2,194,000 SAPS: 36,570 Average DB request time (dia/upd): 0.018 sec / 0.041 sec CPU utilization of central server: 99% Operating System central server: Solaris 10 RDBMS: Oracle 10g SAP ECC Release: 6.0 Configuration: Central server: SPARC Enterprise Server Model M8000, 16 processors / 32 cores / 64 threads, SPARC64 VI, 2.4 GHz, 256 KB L1 cache per core, 6 MB L2 cache per processor, 256 GB main memory The SAP certification number was not available at press time and can be found at the following web page: http://www.sap.com/benchmark .

Sun Microsystems, Inc.

CONTACT: Mark Richardson of Sun Microsystems, Inc., +1-650-257-4038,
mark.richardson@sun.com , or Fujitsu Limited, Public and Investor Relations,
Inquiries: http://www.fujitsu.com/global/news/contacts/index.html

Web site: http://sun.com/
http://www.fujitsu.com/

CACI Appoints Dale Luddeke as Executive Vice President of Business DevelopmentFormer CSC Executive Brings Expertise in National Security, Intelligence

ARLINGTON, Va., April 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CACI International Inc announced today that it has appointed Dale Luddeke as Executive Vice President of its Business Development organization. The former ten-year veteran of Computer Science Corporation (CSC) will play a key role in CACI's strategic growth plan to expand its business development in the company's core market areas of national security, intelligence, homeland security, and the enhancement of the way the federal government does business. Mr. Luddeke brings 27 years of experience in federal information technology in support of CACI's strategic growth plans.

With CSC, Mr. Luddeke most recently served as Vice President and General Manager for the National Security and Foreign Affairs business unit within the company's federal sector. His clients included the Department of Homeland Security, Department of State, U.S. Agency for International Development, and other federal civilian agencies. Prior to this, he served in a number of executive positions where his accomplishments included building and executing progressive business growth strategies across various corporate organizations, and developing and managing government-wide contracts that generated hundreds of millions of dollars per year in revenue, for which he received significant company recognition. Prior to joining CSC, Mr. Luddeke was a senior program development manager for Unisys, where he focused more on defense agencies. He began his career as a senior engineer with McDonnell Aircraft in 1980.

According to CACI President of U.S. Operations Paul Cofoni, "Dale Luddeke brings outstanding expertise to CACI. He gives us additional capabilities in sustaining our current client base, targeting our business development program for faster growth, and seeking increased opportunities to build on existing strengths and relationships. We look forward to his contributions in strengthening our business development activities and continuing CACI's leadership in the federal information technology arena."

CACI Chairman, President, and CEO Dr. J.P. (Jack) London said, "We are pleased to welcome Dale Luddeke to our top management team. Dale's appointment significantly furthers our ability to let clients know of the high-quality solutions CACI offers to our clients who support national security, intelligence, homeland security, and the reshaping of the way the government manages information, delivers services, and conducts business."

CACI International Inc provides the IT and network solutions needed to prevail in today's new era of defense, intelligence, and e-government. From systems integration and managed network solutions to knowledge management, engineering, simulation, and information assurance, we deliver the IT applications and infrastructures our federal customers use to improve communications and collaboration, secure the integrity of information systems and networks, enhance data collection and analysis, and increase efficiency and mission effectiveness. Our solutions lead the transformation of defense and intelligence, assure homeland security, enhance decision-making, and help government to work smarter, faster, and more responsively. CACI has been named to the Fortune 1000 Largest Companies of 2006. A member of the Russell 1000 index, CACI provides dynamic careers for approximately 10,000 employees working in over 130 offices in the U.S. and Europe. CACI is the IT provider for a networked world. Visit CACI on the web at http://www.caci.com/.

There are statements made herein which do not address historical facts and, therefore could be interpreted to be forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results. The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated include, but are not limited to, the following: regional and national economic conditions in the United States and the United Kingdom, including conditions that result from terrorist activities or war; failure to achieve contract awards in connection with recompetes for present business and/or competition for new business; the risks and uncertainties associated with client interest in and purchases of new products and/or services; continued funding of U.S. Government or other public sector projects in the event of a priority need for funds, such as homeland security, the war on terrorism or rebuilding Iraq; government contract procurement (such as bid protest, small business set asides, etc.) and termination risks; the results of government investigations into allegations of improper actions related to the provision of services in support of U.S. military operations in Iraq; individual business decisions of our clients; paradigm shifts in technology; competitive factors such as pricing pressures and/or competition to hire and retain employees (particularly those with security clearances); material changes in laws or regulations applicable to our businesses, particularly in connection with (i) government contracts for services, (ii) outsourcing of activities that have been performed by the government, and (iii) competition for task orders under Government Wide Acquisition Contracts ("GWACs") and/or schedule contracts with the General Services Administration; our own ability to achieve the objectives of near term or long range business plans; and other risks described in the company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings.

For investor information contact: For other information contact: David Dragics, Senior Vice Jody Brown, Executive Vice President, Investor Relations President, Public Relations (703) 841-7835, ddragics@caci.com (703) 841-7801, jbrown@caci.com

CACI International Inc

CONTACT: Investor Information: David Dragics, Senior Vice President,
Investor Relations, +1-703-841-7835, ddragics@caci.com, or Other Information:
Jody Brown, Executive Vice President, Public Relations, +1-703-841-7801,
jbrown@caci.com, both of CACI International Inc

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

Agile 9.2 Selected by Extreme Networks to Manage Global Product DevelopmentUpgrade to Newest Version of Agile PLM for Enhanced Overall Functionality and Environmental Compliance Solution

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Agile Software Corporation , a leading provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions, today announced that Extreme Networks, Inc. has implemented the Agile 9.2 PLM solution. Extreme Networks(R) utilizes Agile's PLM solution to manage the product development process across its global operations, and upgraded to Agile 9.2 to leverage the solution's enhanced overall functionality and expanded version of the Agile Product Governance & Compliance application.

"With RoHS and other pending global environmental legislation affecting the way we produce and sell solutions, Extreme Networks needed a system that would allow us to identify the regulatory level of compliance required from the top level assembly all the way through to the component level," said Jeff Hudgens, Manager, Product Data Management, Extreme Networks. "There is a vast amount of data that we needed to manage, track, search, report and control. Based on our positive experience using the Agile Product Collaboration application, we saw Agile as a natural partner to help manage this information and meet our business criteria."

Extreme Networks designs, builds, and installs Ethernet infrastructure solutions that solve the toughest business communications challenges for enterprises and service providers who demand high performance, converged networks that support voice, video and data, over a wired and wireless infrastructure. Extreme Networks has delivered more than 15 million Ethernet ports to a wide range of customers, from corporate enterprises to large universities and K-12 school districts to federal and local governments, worldwide, and has established a presence in more than 50 countries.

Agile Product Governance & Compliance will enable Extreme Networks to more tightly control product lifecycle processes for regulatory compliance by optimizing collaboration and communication across the entire supply chain -- from design to new product introduction to ramp to volume and end- of-life.

"When it comes to compliance regulations -- there is no room for guesswork. Agile tracks virtually every aspect of the product lifecycle, to help create a compliant, efficient and auditable product creation process," said Jay Fulcher, Agile CEO and president. "Agile Product Governance & Compliance enables organizations such as Extreme Networks to manage product and program compliance against standards and regulatory requirements, helping to ensure effective compliance processes throughout the enterprise's operations."

About Extreme Networks

Extreme Networks designs, builds, and installs Ethernet infrastructure solutions that solve the toughest business communications challenges. Our commitment to open networking sets us apart from the alternatives by delivering meaningful insight and unprecedented control to applications and services. We believe openness is the best foundation for growth, freedom, flexibility, and choice. We focus on enterprises and service providers who demand high performance, converged networks that support voice, video and data, over a wired and wireless infrastructure. For more information, please visit http://www.extremenetworks.com/.

About Agile Software Corporation

Agile Software Corporation helps companies drive profits, accelerate innovation, improve quality, enable globalization 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. 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 packaged goods, electronics, high tech, industrial products, and life sciences industries that have licensed Agile solutions. For more information, call 408-284-4000 or visit http://www.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,
Terri.Pruett@agile.com

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

Telanetix Reports Strong Growth for Telepresence Technology Using Its New Integration CapabilitiesSecond Quarter Backlog Grows to Highest Levels in Company History

SAN DIEGO, April 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Telanetix, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: TNXI) a leading developer of telepresence technology, reported today that the revenue backlog for the company's products and services has grown sharply in the second quarter of 2007. The company reported entering the quarter with $1.4 million in shippable second quarter revenue, a significant increase over previous quarters and the highest level of backlog in the company's history.

"We have begun seeing significant traction for the Telanetix suite of products and services as we move from a development stage company to an operating company," stated Rick Ono, Telanetix President and Chief Operating Officer. "By having established a solid product and service platform that we continue to build upon, the results from our development efforts over the past year are now showing up in our sales backlog."

"Telanetix is dedicated to offering the products and services that businesses demand, including our recently announced interoperable components, at prices never before seen in the market for this type of high-end video conferencing solution. As our customers move towards a unified communication platform and away from separate video conferencing and telepresence platforms, Telanetix is in a great position to offer our customers the type of solutions they are looking for," said Robert Leggio, Vice President of Sales for Telanetix.

The company recently announced the addition of its Telanetix Executive Edition, which is a fully featured telepresence solution with leasing available at $1,000 per month.

About Telanetix, Inc.

Telanetix, Inc. has developed a unique technology which creates a fully immersive and interactive environment that integrates audio, video, and data from multiple locations into a single environment regardless of geographic boundaries. The company's Digital Presence Technology delivers full size, face-to-face images of real-time video, audio, and data in high quality resolution at 30 frames per second which is so profoundly real that users feel as if they are all present in the same room. Using Telanetix developed Codecs and advanced MPEG-4 compression on a Linux platform, the Company has effectively replaced the central videoconferencing bridge of legacy systems with high quality decentralized IP multicasting which provides speed and resolution which is significantly greater than those found in most existing technologies.

Additional information is available at the Telanetix Corporate website at http://www.telanetix.com/.

Certain statements contained in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable federal securities laws, including, without limitation, anything relating or referring to future financial results and plans for future business development activities, and are thus prospective. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties some of which cannot be predicted or quantified based on current expectations. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the risks and uncertainties set forth from time to time in reports filed by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Although the company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Consequently, future events and actual results could differ materially from those set forth in, contemplated by, or underlying the forward-looking statements contained herein. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly release statements made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.

Telanetix, Inc.

CONTACT: Rick Ono of Telanetix, +1-858-362-2250; or Terry McGovern of
Vision Advisors, +1-415-902-3001; or Warren Dexter of SFC, Inc.,
+1-503-722-7300; or Todd Barrish of Dukas Public Relation, +1-212-704-7385,
all for Telanetix, Inc.

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

Ormat Technologies, Inc. to Host Conference Call Announcing First Quarter Earnings Results

RENO, Nev., April 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ormat Technologies, Inc. plans to announce its first quarter earnings results in a press release that will be issued on Tuesday, May 8, 2007. The Company has scheduled a conference call to discuss the results at 9 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, May 9, 2006.

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The conference call will be broadcast live as a listen-only webcast. To listen live, please go to http://www.ormat.com/ approximately twenty minutes before the conference call is scheduled to begin. You will need to register, and may need to download and install the required audio software. The webcast will be archived for 30 days following the call.

About Ormat Technologies

Ormat Technologies, Inc. is a vertically integrated company primarily engaged in the geothermal and recovered energy power business. The Company designs, develops, builds, owns and operates geothermal power plants. Ormat is a pioneer in Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) technology and a leader in the manufacture of ORC power equipment.

It also designs, develops and builds, and owns and operates, recovered energy-based power plants. Additionally, the Company designs, manufactures and sells geothermal and recovered energy power units and other power generating equipment, and provides related services. Ormat products and systems are covered by approximately 70 patents. Ormat currently owns and operates the following geothermal power plants: in the United States -- Brady, Heber, Mammoth, Ormesa, Puna and Steamboat; in the Philippines -- Leyte; in Guatemala -- Zunil; in Kenya -- Olkaria; and in Nicaragua -- Momotombo. In the U.S., Ormat owns and operates four OREG1 Recovered Energy Generation plants.

Safe Harbor Statement

Information provided in this press release may contain statements relating to current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about future events that are "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements generally relate to Ormat's plans, objectives and expectations for future operations and are based upon its management's current estimates and projections of future results or trends. Actual future results may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, see "Risk Factors" as described Ormat Technologies Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 12, 2007.

These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and we

undertake no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements,

whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Ormat Technologies Contact: Investor Relations Contact Dita Bronicki Todd Fromer / Marybeth Csaby CEO and President KCSA Worldwide +1-775-356-9029 212-896-1215 / 212-896-1236 dbronicki@ormat.com tfromer@kcsa.com / mcsaby@kcsa.com

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CONTACT: Dita Bronicki, CEO and President of Ormat Technologies, Inc.,
+1-775-356-9029, or dbronicki@ormat.com; or Investor Relations, Todd Fromer,
+1-212-896-1215, or tfromer@kcsa.com, or Marybeth Csaby, +1-212-896-1236, or
mcsaby@kcsa.com, both of KCSA Worldwide, for Ormat Technologies, Inc.

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

LendingTree Launches Smart Borrower '7 for 7' ProgramSeven Smart Borrowing Tips Will Get You through the Week

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Along with their morning cups of coffee, Americans now have a new way to kick off their workweeks with a different type of jolt: the Smart Borrower "7 for 7" alert, a weekly dose of accessible and actionable money management advice offered by LendingTree.com. "7 for 7" marks another step forward in the LendingTree mission to empower and inform borrowers so they can make savvy and confident decisions about their money.

"We know that most people consider financial advice about as enjoyable as a trip to the dentist, so we've worked hard to make '7 for 7' fun and easy to digest," said Bridget Smith, editor in chief of the LendingTree Smart Borrower Center. "These tips cut through the clutter that many financial products and programs seem to create, and give consumers just what they want -- quick and actionable ideas that they can use to make smarter decisions and fatten their wallets."

Each Monday morning, the "7 for 7" alert will deliver seven tips -- one for each day of the week -- to opt-in recipients via Real Simple Syndication (RSS) newsfeeds and on the LendingTree.com Smart Borrower Web site. Go to http://www.lendingtree.com/smartborrower to sign up.

Compiled by Smith and the editorial team at LendingTree, the April lineup of "7 for 7" includes:

-- 7 signs it's time to refinance -- 7 financial books that make cents -- 7 mortgage myths -- 7 people to know in the real estate game About LendingTree, LLC

LendingTree, LLC is the nation's number one online lending exchange, providing a marketplace that connects consumers with multiple lenders that compete for their business. Since inception, LendingTree has facilitated more than 20 million loan requests and $152 billion in closed loan transactions. LendingTree provides access to mortgages and refinance loans, home equity loans/lines of credit, auto loans, personal loans, credit cards and high-yield savings accounts via http://www.lendingtree.com/ and 800-555-TREE.

Launched in 1998 with headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, LendingTree, LLC is part of IAC Financial Services and Real Estate, an operating company of IAC , which also owns or operates LendingTree Loans(SM), LendingTree Settlement Services, LLC, GetSmart(R), RealEstate.com(SM), Domania(R), and iNest Realty, Inc.

Contact Allison Vail (704) 943-8339 allison.vail@lendingtree.com

LendingTree, LLC

CONTACT: Allison Vail of LendingTree, LLC, +1-704-943-8339,
allison.vail@lendingtree.com

Web site: http://www.lendingtree.com/
http://www.lendingtree.com/smartborrower

AnalogicTech Announces 500 mA Step-Down Converter in 2 x 2 x 0.55 mm PackageCompact, Low Profile Device Offers Ideal Solution for Portable Applications

SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Advanced Analogic Technologies Incorporated (AnalogicTech) , a developer of power management semiconductors for mobile consumer electronic devices, announced today the AAT1120, a 500 mA step-down converter in a standard 2 x 2 mm, 8-pin STDFN package. Occupying just 4 mm(2) of PCB area and only 0.55 mm tall, this new addition to AnalogicTech's extensive voltage regulation product line offers attractive space savings for space-constrained portable applications.

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"Higher power density is a key benefit aiding engineers' ongoing efforts to shrink their product footprint and thickness and thus build smaller micro hard disc drives, handsets, headsets, handheld instruments and other portable devices," noted Bill Weiss, product line director. "By delivering 500 mA in a tiny, 2 x 2 x 0.55 mm package, the AAT1120 step-down converter allows designers to build smaller, thinner systems and still provide all the features and current found in larger footprint devices."

High efficiency operation

Designed for systems powered by a single-cell lithium-ion/polymer battery, 5 V or 3.3 V VBUS, the AAT1120 operates over a 2.7 V to 5.5 V input voltage range. Output voltage is adjustable from 0.6 V to VIN and supports 100% duty cycle low dropout operation. A 96% efficiency level extends battery life. The converter also offers a low 30 uA no load quiescent current. A 1.5 MHz switching frequency permits the use of small external components while keeping switching losses low.

To ensure device integrity, the AAT1120 features over-temperature and current-limit protection. Soft-start control limits input surge current and eliminates output voltage overshoot.

Price and availability

The AAT1120 is specified across the -40 degrees C to +85 degrees C temperature range and is available in a Pb-free, 8-pin, 2 x 2 mm STDFN package. It sells for $0.85 each in 1,000 piece quantities.

About AnalogicTech

Advanced Analogic Technologies Incorporated (AnalogicTech) is a supplier of power management semiconductors for mobile consumer electronic devices, such as wireless handsets, notebook and tablet computers, smartphones, digital cameras, and digital audio players. The company focuses its design and marketing efforts on the application-specific power management needs of consumer, communications, and computing applications in these rapidly evolving devices. AnalogicTech is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in Beijing, Hong Kong, Japan, Shanghai, Shenzhen, South Korea, Sweden, and Taiwan, as well as a worldwide network of sales representatives and distributors. For more information, please visit the AnalogicTech website: http://www.analogictech.com/ . (AnalogicTech - G)

AnalogicTech and the AnalogicTech logo are trademarks of Advanced Analogic Technologies Incorporated. All other brand and product names appearing in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.

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CONTACT: Headquarters, Bill Weiss of AnalogicTech, +1-408-737-4600,
bweiss@analogictech.com; Agency, Matthew Quint of Quint Public Relations,
+1-650-599-9450, mquint@quintpr.com for AnalogicTech

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

Pervasive Software Helps Cure Zimmer Switzerland's SAP-to-salesforce.com Data Integration Pain80 Countries, 950 Accounts, 18,000 Products and 74,000 Invoices - One Powerful Pervasive Solution

AUSTIN, Texas, April 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pervasive Software(R) Inc. , a global value leader in embeddable data management and integration software, today announced Zimmer Switzerland GmbH, a worldwide leader in orthopedics, has deployed Pervasive Business Integrator(TM) to leverage the powerful reporting capabilities and ease of use of its hosted CRM, salesforce.com, while fully utilizing the rich data and full ERP capabilities of its existing on-premises SAP application. Bringing the best of both SAP and salesforce.com together in one robust, powerful solution has given Zimmer confidence in real-time sales reporting capabilities, improved quality and immediacy of business information and delivery of higher ROI on both integrated applications.

As a global orthopedics supplier, Zimmer's sales force relies heavily on its CRM system to process orthopedic devices and joint replacement solutions for hospitals and physicians in more than 80 countries. Prior to implementing Pervasive, Zimmer sought a flexible CRM solution to complement its SAP enterprise application. Systems integrator SAM Communications helped Zimmer assess its options, and the process resulted in selection of salesforce.com's hosted CRM system. SAM also worked with Zimmer to assess integration options, which led to the selection of Pervasive Business Integrator to integrate incoming customer data from SAP into salesforce.com. Pervasive Business Integrator's light footprint was uniquely positioned to simplify the complexity of SAP to salesforce.com integration challenge at an affordable price. The Pervasive solution implemented by SAM Communications delivers Zimmer real-time, nightly, weekly or monthly updates -- whatever the need. Zimmer now has the flexibility and full confidence that the underlying data is current and complete.

"Zimmer had an aggressive deadline. The company wanted multiple levels of integration from the SAP data to salesforce.com including a full transfer of more than 18,700 Zimmer products and 74,000 invoices related to some 950 accounts, which must then be updated on a regular basis," said Stephan Meyer, principal at SAM Communications. "Pervasive and SAM worked closely together to create an innovative solution for Zimmer that allows its sales force to better plan account activities using current and accurate information."

Using Pervasive Business Integrator, Zimmer management has a clear overview of invoices, the ability to generate reports and view dashboards of sales by region and business unit. By having a consistent, integrated source of data, Zimmer experiences ease of use and administration in salesforce.com and the ability to make informed decisions based on complete, accurate customer data.

"Pervasive's flexible and scalable integration infrastructure allows us to leverage our existing legacy implementation and reap the benefits of salesforce.com's low-cost solution," said Oliver Sieber, project manager at Zimmer. "With Pervasive and salesforce.com, we now have the capability to update our system daily and ensure our sales force has the tools they need to complete sales transactions."

"Today's fast-changing business environment demands easy-to-use, agile integration, and Pervasive has unique breadth of connectivity and low total cost of ownership," said Mike Hoskins, CTO at Pervasive Software. "Pervasive and SAM Communications were able to provide Zimmer an integration solution that can be embedded in applications throughout the enterprise and customized to fit the needs of their business. This scenario is indicative of the future of integration-partnering to affordably maximize the expertise and value of SIs, ISVs, BPOs and the end customer IT staff so a robust integration solution doesn't have to be out of the reach of a customer. Pervasive is committed to fully supporting its channel partners to bring this type of success to every customer our partners bring to our door."

About Pervasive Integration

Pervasive's embeddable integration software takes the agony out of moving and sharing data within and between organizations. It allows users to quickly and easily share information between multiple databases, applications, or hosted business systems. The capability is lightweight and fits into virtually any environment while adapting quickly to change. Combining robust technology and more than 20 years of data integration expertise, Pervasive delivers a multi-purpose integration platform that allows customers to re-use the same software for diverse integration scenarios. With more than 150 data and application connectors within a single product, Pervasive helps customers achieve accelerated ROI. In addition, Pervasive's technology and business model supports low-cost adoption by non-programmers for small data volumes all the way to complex, high-volume multi-processor implementations that handle millions of transactions. For more information, visit http://www.pervasive.com/solutions/ .

About Pervasive Software

Pervasive Software provides embeddable data management and integration software to help companies grow and extend the value of their data investments. For more than two decades, Pervasive has delivered value with a compelling combination of performance, flexibility, reliability and low total cost of ownership. Today, Pervasive is leading its chosen markets by defining and accelerating the inevitable transition from high cost to high value. Pervasive's hallmark is the size, diversity and loyalty of its customer base, partners and channels: tens of thousands of customers in virtually every industry, in more than 150 countries, rely on Pervasive to manage, integrate, analyze and secure their critical data. For additional information, go to http://www.pervasive.com/ .

Cautionary Statement

This release may contain forward-looking statements, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All forward-looking statements included in this document are based upon information available to Pervasive as of the date hereof, and Pervasive assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statement.

All Pervasive brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pervasive Software Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

Contact: Kim Daugherty Pervasive Software 512.231.6507 kdaugherty@pervasive.com

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CONTACT: Kim Daugherty of Pervasive Software Inc., +1-512-231-6507, or
kdaugherty@pervasive.com

Web site: http://www.pervasive.com/
http://www.pervasive.com/solutions/

China Public Security Announces $3.2 Million Contract with Shenzhen General Station of Exit and Entry Frontier Inspection

SHENZHEN, China, April 17 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- China Public Security Technology, Inc., (BULLETIN BOARD: CPBY) ("China Public Security" or "the Company"), a leading public security informationization and Geographic Information System (GIS) software solutions and service operator in China, today announced that iASPEC, its exclusive contracting partner, has been awarded a $3.2 million contract by Shenzhen General Station of Exit and Entry Frontier Inspection for its Border Control Close-circuit Television Monitoring and Information Management System and for its Fast Anti-stowways Monitoring and Control System, with 100% of the value of the contract subcontracted to Bo Hai Wen, a China Public Security subsidiary. This contract is one of many highlighted contracts to mark the 10th Anniversary of Hong Kong Handover to China.

China Public Security's systems will be implemented at the Shenzhen border, one of the busiest inland gateways in China, requiring high standards in terms of both system safety and system integration, in order to manage the rapidly growing volume of passenger and cross boarder vehicle traffic. The Border Control Close-circuit Television Monitoring and Information Management System will be implemented at the Futian Gateway, the largest passenger border checkpoint in China, while the Fast Anti-stowways Monitoring and Control System will be implemented at the Shenzhen Bay Gateway, the largest inland border in Asia.

"We are very pleased to announce another important contract win for our border control system solution, representing a testament to the competitiveness of the Company's public security software and system integration capabilities," said Mr. Jiang Huai Lin, the Company's CEO. "Most importantly, this successful contract win landmarks our penetration in the surveillance product market. In the future, we will consolidate our strength in software development and system integration with our accumulated hardware installation experience to enrich our product offerings to customers."

About China Public Security Technology, Inc.

Through its indirect wholly-owned Chinese subsidiary, China Public Security Technology, Inc. is a leading provider of public security informatization and real-time Geographic Information System (GIS) software solutions and operating services in China. The Company provides a broad portfolio of fully integrated products and services, including Consolidated Emergency Response or "Three-in-One" Platform, Police-use GIS, Civil-use GIS, Electronic Boarder Control System and other software sales and supporting services. The Company currently has the exclusive license of 16 patents in China, through its exclusive business turnkey agreement with Shenzhen iASPEC Software Engineering Company Limited (iASPEC). Under this agreement the Company acts as iASPEC's exclusive subcontractor to key customers, including Shenzhen City Immigration Boarder Check Station of Ministry of Public Security of PRC, Shantou City Public Security Bureau, Dongfang City Public Security Bureau of Hainan Province, Shenzhen City Traffic Police Bureau, Shenzhen City Public Security Bureau, China Unicom Shenzhen Division, Shenzhen Urban Planning Bureau and the Shenzhen Fire Department. To learn more about the Company, please visit the corporate website at http://www.chinapsh.com/ .

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For more information, please contact: Company Contact: Mr. Michael Lin Vice President, Investor Relations China Public Security Technology, Inc. Tel: +1-949-743-0868 Email: mlin@chinapsh.com Investor Relations Contact: Mr. Crocker Coulson President CCG Elite Investor Relations Tel: +1-646-213-1915 (NY office) Email: crocker.coulson@ccgir.com

China Public Security Technology, Inc.

CONTACT: Mr. Michael Lin of China Public Security Technology, Inc., +1-
949-743-0868, or mlin@chinapsh.com; or Mr. Crocker Coulson of CCG Elite
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CCID Consulting: Global 3G Mobile Phone Users Topped 100 Million in 2006

BEIJING, April 17 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- CCID Consulting, China's leading research, consulting and IT outsourcing service provider, and the first Chinese consulting firm listed in Hong Kong, outlined the development trend of the global 3G market.

1. Current status of the world communications industry

Amid a booming macro economic environment, the global communications industry has maintained a growth momentum for 2 consecutive years following its recovery in 2003 and 2004. The communications industry has entered a new growth period. In 2006, production value in the global communications industry reached $1.79 trillion, a significant growth of 6.6% compared to 2005.

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(1) Current status of telecom operation development

In 2006, the telecom operation industry grew steadily. Revenue for the whole year reached $1.4323 trillion, up by 6.2% over 2005.

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In summary, the telecom operation industry showed the following features in 2006:

-- Mobile communications services grew fast. In 2006, the world's mobile communications users topped 2.5 billion, up by 26.3% over 2005. Mobile communications drove up the fast growth of the global telecom market. -- Voice services were the main contributor to telecom operating revenues. However, there was a gradual drop in its percentage share in the total telecom revenues. Voice services entered a stage of saturation, with the growth slowing down. Despite of this continuous trend, voice services remained the dominant sector in the mobile communications market. -- Commercial use of 3G gathered pace. Preliminary successes in 3G services development have been made so far, and the network building gathered pace. In 2006, the number of 3G mobile phone users in the world topped 100 million, far exceeding the growth of GSM users during the same period. -- Operators entered a stage of in-depth transformation. To adapt to market competitions under a trend of network integration, telecom operators have entered a stage of in-depth transformation and fully penetrated into the industry chain. -- There were frequent M&As between operators. To lower operating costs, telecom operators have become integrated services providers through M&As. Another driving force for M&As is the profit appeals of new markets. (2) Current status of the communications equipment manufacturing industry

After experiencing the Asian Financial Crisis and global economic recession, the world communications equipment manufacturing industry started to recover in 2003, and has been growing ever since. In 2006, production value in the industry reached $361.8 billion, up by 7.7% over 2005.

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The communications equipment manufacturing industry showed the following features in 2006:

-- The percentage of wireless communications products continued to rise. With the development of technology and telecom services, there is a growing demand for communications services. This is also the case of wireless communication products, which have seen a notable rise in their percentage. -- Mobile terminals became a flashing point of profits. The continuous fast growth of mobile communications users has made the mobile phone-dominated terminals market active. Terminal making has become a flashing point in the industry. -- Product manufacturing shifted to China, India and Eastern Europe. Under global economic globalization, communications equipment manufacturing is shifting to China, India and Eastern Europe, with China as the most important region for industry transfer. 2. Development trend of the global communications industry

The communications industry is a strategic and pillar industry of all economies. Most countries are developing towards an information society with communications industry and IT applications as the backbone, hence as a strategically important industry, there are plenty of new development opportunities and a bigger room for growth. This is particularly true of the mobile communications industry. Currently, the mobile phone penetration rate in the world is under 50%, while new markets have huge potentials. Mobile communications will continue to keep the world telecom market in a growth momentum. In the next 5 years, the global communications industry is anticipated to grow at a rate of around 6.5%, with the following trends:

-- Mobile communications will be a driving force of the global communications industry. As the global economy maintains its growth momentum, the global communications industry will continue to maintain a stable growth in the next 5 years. -- Voice services will continue to be the main source of telecom operation revenues. In the telecom operation industry, voice as the basic telecom services will continue to contribute most of the telecom operation revenues. Particularly in the new markets, meeting the need for basic voice services is still the primary task. -- 3G applications will reach a peak. In different countries, the telecom market is at different stages, with 2G reaching a certain user penetration rate. This is particularly true in developed regions. However, there has been a gradual drop in the ARPU value's reliance on voice. The new market space has shrunk. Under such a situation, operators need to develop new telecom products and services. 3G applications stem as the significant choice for most operators. Through several years of exploratory efforts, 3G has basically matured. 3G will enter a peak period of promotion and application. -- Telecom operators worldwide will speed up their penetration into all markets. As their transformation deepens, operators will not be content with their status as the telecom services carrier. In fact, their position in the whole communications industry chain determines that they will fully penetrate into the whole industry in an attempt to dominate in the chain. One important measure for them is to transform into integrated services providers. Through such means as M&As, they will offer various telecom services such as fixed phone, mobile phone and broadband access. Meanwhile, they will cooperate with CPs and application developers, or they become CPs and application developers. Another important measure is to get involved in the manufacturing of communications equipment, particularly terminal products. Through terminal customization, operators solidify services into terminals and thus strengthen user control. -- Mobile terminals will continue to be a flashing point of profit in the communications equipment manufacturing industry. The rapid growth of mobile users worldwide provides a big market for mobile terminals, particularly mobile phones. Mobile terminals will continue to perform strongly. -- The industry will continue the shift to developing countries such as China and India. India will be another key region following China, for the industrial transfer. Adapting to the world trend of globalization and IT applications, East Asia will transform its industrial structure along the hi-tech direction. For the first, its industrial structure will come into line with the world development trend. After completing their capital accumulation, OEM enterprises will start to penetrate to the high end in the industry chain. In the whole region, a complicated industry system will emerge in which vertical and horizontal division of work coexists. * Source: CCID Consulting, Jan. 07 About CCID Consulting

CCID Consulting Co., Ltd. (also known as CCID Consulting), the first Chinese consulting firm listed in the Growth Enterprise Market of the Stock Exchange (GEM) of Hong Kong (stock code: HK08235), is a direct affiliate of the China Center for Information Industry Development (hereinafter known as CCID Group). Headquartered in Beijing, CCID Consulting has so far set up branch offices in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Harbin, with over 300 professional consultants and industry experts. The Company's business scope has covered over 200 large- and medium-sized cities in China. Apart from home market development, CCID Consulting is establishing international cooperation links across the United States, the Asia-Pacific region and Europe, by setting up agents in the U.S., Japan, South Korea, Australia, Singapore, Italy and Russia, with the aim of going global.

Based on four major competitive areas of the powerful data channels, industrial resources, intense knowledge and deep understanding of information technology, CCID Consulting provides customers with consulting, research and IT outsourcing services covering strategy planning, IT application, marketing strategy, human resources and information technology outsourcing. Our customers range from industrial users in IT, telecommunications, energy, finance, automobile, to government departments at all levels and diversified industrial parks.

CCID Consulting is committed to becoming the No. 1 brand for strategy consulting, the No. 1 consultant for enterprise management and the No. 1 expert in market research.

For more information, please contact: Cynthia Liu Coordinating Manager CCID Consulting Co., Ltd Tel: +86-10-8855-9080 Email: liuyan@ccidconsulting.com

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CONTACT: Cynthia Liu, Coordinating Manager of CCID Consulting Co., Ltd.,
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LSI Enables New Video Distribution Applications with Industry's First Single-Chip Multi-Format HD TranscoderLSI DX-1710 HD transcoder product line allows seamless distribution of MPEG-2, H.264, and VC-1 content over IPTV and broadband networks

LAS VEGAS, April 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NAB -- At NAB2007 (booth # SU13517), LSI Corporation today introduced the industry's first single-chip high definition (HD) MPEG-2 to H.264 transcoder with the performance and quality required for professional video and broadcast applications. Capable of transcoding either HD or multiple standard definition (SD) video streams in real-time, the LSI DX-1710 gives satellite TV and IPTV service providers a way to convert widely available MPEG-2 content into high quality H.264 content for delivery over their bandwidth-constrained delivery networks.

"In today's broadcast market you'll find IPTV network operators standardizing on the bandwidth efficient H.264 format and satellite TV service operators migrating their delivery infrastructure to H.264," said IdaRose Sylvester, senior analyst for IDC. "A significant challenge is the lack of HD and SD content available in the H.264 format. Companies that offer solutions to transcode widely available and easily accessible MPEG-2 content into H.264 format in real-time are helping make high quality television viewing a reality."

Based on the flexible LSI Domino[X]TM media processor architecture, the single-chip LSI DX-1710 platform performs 250 billion operations per second (BOPS) and is part of the LSI Domino[X] Pro family of products. It can transcode a single channel of HD video (1920x1080i @ 30fps) from MPEG-2 to H.264 in real-time at a significantly lower bit-rate -- and with almost no change to video quality. Due to its programmability, the DX-1710 also can be configured to transcode two SD streams simultaneously in real-time from MPEG-2 to H.264, or one SD stream of MPEG-2 to VC-1, thus offering the highest level of codec density for SD transcoding applications.

"VC-1's growth in popularity for the delivery of high-definition content over IPTV and through popular services such as the Xbox Live Marketplace, makes the LSI real-time transcoder an important tool for the industry," said Tim Harader, senior business development manager of Consumer Media Technology at Microsoft Corporation. "Bringing more MPEG-2 content into the VC-1 ecosystem ensures not only the highest quality, but also bandwidth efficiency."

"Transcoding and converting between video formats is becoming increasingly important as electronic delivery of content becomes pervasive," said Jim Taylor, senior vice president and general manager of the Advanced Technology Group at Sonic Solutions. "The introduction of the Domino[X] Pro product family enables further evolution into new applications, such as downloading and burning DVD content with transcoding capability in point-of-purchase kiosks and in consumers' set-top boxes."

"Transcoding is an efficient solution for distributing bandwidth-hungry high quality HD and SD content across multiple network topologies," said Bob Saffari, senior director of marketing, Advanced Video Products, LSI. "The LSI DX-1710 is a flexible transcoding and transrating solution supporting a wide range of applications. It is an easy to implement single-chip solution producing superior video quality, reducing risk and lowering system development cost."

The LSI Domino[X] Pro family of products provides professional broadcasters with a one-stop-shop of video processing technology. Whether it's multi-pass broadcast encoding with H.264 / MPEG-4 AVC, or VOD content authoring with VC-1, or MPEG-2 encoding for legacy systems, the Domino[X] Pro family offers future-proof, low risk solutions by scaling to support a full spectrum of professional products.

For more information on the DX-1710 HD transcoder platform and the Domino[X] architecture, please visit http://dominox.lsi.com/.

For more information on trends in the professional video and broadcast infrastructure market, please visit the LSI podcast series at http://www.podtech.net/lsi.

About LSI

LSI Corporation is a leading provider of silicon-to-systems solutions that are used at the core of products that create, store and consume digital information. LSI offers a broad portfolio of capabilities including custom and standard product ICs, host bus and RAID adapters, storage area network solutions, and software applications. LSI products enable leading technology companies in the Storage, Networking and Consumer markets to deliver some of the most advanced and well-known electronic systems in the market today. More information is available at http://www.lsi.com/.

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Atmel Unveils World's Smallest FootPrint Photo Detector IC for DVD and CD Applications

HEILBRONN, Germany, April 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Atmel(R) Corporation announced today the availability of its new photo detector IC (PDIC) for use in the optical pick-up units (OPUs) of DVD and CD drives. The new ATR0874 is the industry's smallest PDIC device, measuring only 4 mm x 3.5 mm and is a perfect fit for the slim drives found in most laptops. The new ATR0874 is the first member of a new family of PDIC devices which complements Atmel's current broad product range of Laser Diode Drivers (LDD) and Automatic Power Controllers (APC).

The ATR0874 photo detector IC was developed using Atmel's in-house BiCMOS process (with optical extension) and is manufactured in Atmel's patented QFN open-housing technology. The QFN open-housing has an open cavity thus permitting the laser direct access to the die surface and therefore to the photo diodes. In addition, the housing shares all the advantages of standard QFN housing including the ability to be soldered at temperatures up to 260 degrees C which reduces costs related to specialized soldering procedures. Competing devices use clear molding, or glass lid packaging, which leads to various problems such as scratches, voids, etc. These imperfections may result in a higher bit error rate, reduced system performance and a lower yield.

The new PDIC is designed for high-speed DVD applications such as DVD-RAM and DVD+/-RW at a wavelength of 650 nm and CD-RW at a wavelength of 780 nm. Due to the device's small footprint, it is ideally suited for applications with highly-restricted space specifications. The IC includes 10 channels with four different gain steps and is optimized for fast settling times and low offset voltages.

Availability and Pricing

Samples of the new PDIC ATR0874 in 4 mm x 3.5 mm QFN open-house packages are available now with pricing starting at US $1.00 for 10k pieces.

Footnote APC = Automatic Power Controller DVD = Digital Versatile Disc HD = High Density LDD = Laser Diode Drivers PDIC = Photo Detector Integrated Circuit QFN = Quad Flat No Leads R/W = Read/Write About Atmel

Atmel is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of microcontrollers, advanced logic, mixed-signal, nonvolatile memory and radio frequency (RF) components. Leveraging one of the industry's broadest intellectual property (IP) technology portfolios, Atmel is able to provide the electronics industry with complete system solutions. Focused on consumer, industrial, security, communications, computing and automotive markets, Atmel ICs can be found Everywhere You Are(R).

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Product information on Atmel's PDIC ATR0874 may be retrieved at: http://www.atmel.com/dyn/products/product_card.asp?part_id=4074.

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Dr. Susanne van Clewe, Marcom Manager Communications and Automotive Products

Phone: +49 7131 67-2081, Email: susanne.van-clewe@hno.atmel.com Helen Perlegos, Public Relations - USA and Asia Pacific Phone: +1 408 487-2963, Email: hperlegos@atmel.com Veronique Sablereau, Corporate Communications Manager - Europe

Phone: +33 1 30 60 70 68, Fax: +49 7131 67-2423, Email: veronique.sablereau@atmel.com

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CONTACT: Dr. Susanne van Clewe, Marcom Manager Communications and
Automotive Products, +49 7131 67-2081, or susanne.van-clewe@hno.atmel.com, or
Helen Perlegos, Public Relations - USA and Asia Pacific, +1-408-487-2963, or
hperlegos@atmel.com, or Veronique Sablereau, Corporate Communications Manager
- Europe, +33 1 30 60 70 68, or fax, +49 7131 67-2423, or
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Avaya Announces Meeting Exchange Express - a Conferencing and Collaboration Solution for Small and Midsize Companies-- Software-only unified communications solution delivers SIP-based audio conferencing for up to 300 participants on a single-server architecture-- Avaya Meeting Exchange integrates with Microsoft Outlook and IBM Lotus Sametime Instant Messaging and Web Conferencing for advanced collaboration

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., April 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Avaya Inc. , a global leader in business communications applications, systems and services, today announced global availability of Avaya Meeting Exchange Express, an audio conferencing software solution for small and midsize companies that is well-integrated with Web conferencing and other client applications from Microsoft, IBM and Adobe. The ability to organize and conduct conference calls at a moment's notice enables businesses to quickly address changing business needs and customer requirements, using Intelligent Communications to gain competitive advantage while helping to reduce costs.

Based on analysis of more than four years of actual customer data in conjunction with industry-reported cost-per-minute service provider averages, Avaya concludes that companies spending $2,500 or more on monthly outsourced conferencing fees can realize return on investment within 10 months and can save an average of $1,400 per month by switching to Meeting Exchange Express.

Avaya Meeting Exchange Express, along with Avaya Customer Interaction Express contact center solution, also announced today, are sophisticated software applications that extend the capabilities of Avaya's portfolio for midsize businesses, which currently includes Avaya IP Office, Avaya MultiVantage Express and other Avaya Communication Manager-based offerings.

Avaya is the global leader audio conferencing port revenues*. Avaya Meeting Exchange Express is based on the same software technology in Avaya's market-leading Meeting Exchange Enterprise, a conferencing solution used by enterprises and major Service Providers worldwide.

The University of Massachusetts Medical School implemented Avaya Meeting Exchange Express to help cut conferencing costs and improve conferencing efficiency. "Collaboration is an important part of medical research, medical care and teaching," said Edward Manzello, ACIO of Telecommunications, University of Massachusetts Medical School. "With Meeting Exchange Express, we can set up conference calls as needed with a predictable cost structure and no need for pre-scheduling through an outside service provider. We were recently able to conduct a worldwide media call about a Nobel Prize win for a member of our faculty, right after the initial announcement, which helped us create awareness for this tremendous honor."

In configurations that support up to 300 simultaneous audio conference participants using a single server, Avaya Meeting Exchange Express software offers advanced functionality in a highly reliable, easy-to-implement, easy- to-manage, standards-based architecture that simplifies integration in multivendor networks. Using industry standards, such as Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) or traditional TDM, Meeting Exchange Express can connect to Avaya Communication Manager Internet Protocol (IP) telephony solution or virtually any other communications server or PBX.

"Businesses use audio conferencing to collaborate because it provides an easy, ad hoc way for people to connect using any phone, without the need for travel or specialized equipment," said Brent Kelly, Senior Analyst and Partner, Wainhouse Research. "Audio conferencing traffic with no external moderator experienced double digit growth in 2006, and we expect this trend to continue. Business of all sizes are moving forward with their migration to unified communications, and premises-based conferencing solutions will play a significant role in this market."

Avaya Meeting Exchange Express delivers the following capabilities: -- Integration with IBM Lotus Sametime and Web Conferencing: provides workers with access to advanced enterprise communications capabilities from the familiar Lotus Sametime interface on their PC or laptop. The solution enables users to click-to-call one or more people from their IBM Lotus Sametime Connect client; access to conference functions, such as mute and un-mute, are provided via on-screen buttons. Conferencing can be launched with the click of a mouse. Web and audio conferences can be managed through on-screen functions that identify participants, mute lines, disconnect participants or dial out to additional participants. -- Integration with Microsoft Outlook: provides a plug-in interface that supports integrated audio-conference scheduling from the user's familiar Microsoft Outlook screen. The interface also provides access to the user's conference details. On-demand or scheduled conference details are automatically inserted into meeting invitations. -- Built-in Web-based Interface: enables administrators to monitor and manage the system easily, securely and intuitively via PCs or laptops. Management is simplified through a Light-weight Directory Access protocol (LDAP) client which can be configured by administrators via the Web user interface. End users can also access the Web user interface to schedule a conference. -- Advanced Conference Moderator Capabilities: With simple touchtone commands, conference organizers can perform advanced functions including conference call-record; turn lecture mode on and off to accommodate question and answer sessions; mute and un-mute lines; lock and unlock conference access; play a roster of participants; and start, stop and play back conference recordings. Touchtone commands can be mapped to mirror previously used commands, easing the transition from an external service to an in-house solution.

Meeting Exchange Express expands opportunities for members of Avaya's BusinessPartners, creating a new offering for the growing midsize business market. Built on standard platforms, with repeatable deployment procedures, and functionality to meet a wide range of customer needs, Meeting Exchange Express provides Avaya authorized channel partners with a new tool to help customers take advantage of IP telephony.

"The ability to collaborate with co-workers and customers in different locations is at the heart of Intelligent Communications," said Eileen Rudden, Avaya vice president and general manager, Unified Communications Division. "With easy-to-use interfaces for instant conferencing, as well as the ability to manage complex seminar-style collaborations, Avaya Meeting Exchange software helps businesses of all sizes speed decision-making and optimize business operations."

Availability

Avaya Meeting Exchange Express is available globally now, with language support for Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese and Russian available in mid-May 2007.

More information is available at http://www.avaya.com/. About Avaya

Avaya delivers Intelligent Communications solutions that help companies transform their businesses to achieve marketplace advantage. More than 1 million businesses worldwide, including more than 90 percent of the FORTUNE 500(R), use Avaya solutions for IP Telephony, Unified Communications, Contact Centers and Communications-Enabled Business Processes. Avaya Global Services provides comprehensive service and support for companies, small to large. For more information visit the Avaya Web site, http://www.avaya.com/.

* Frost & Sullivan, 2005 World Audio Conferencing Bridge Systems Market

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CONTACT: Media Relations, Mary Thiele, +1-908-953-6152,
mthiele@avaya.com, or Investor Relations, Matt Booher, +1-908-953-7500,
mbooher@avaya.com, both of Avaya

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