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WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J., April 19 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T Inc. today announced the extension of a contract to provide a fully integrated networking solution, including voice and data services, for the U.S. arm of the innovative, U.K.-based property services company, Foxtons. The AT&T Business Network (ABN) solution for Foxtons will include local and long distance voice services, Internet and IP-enabled Frame Relay.

The ABN solution is designed to promote operational, financial and strategic efficiencies across Foxtons' marketing, Web and training capabilities. IP-enabled Frame Relay provides a scalable, reliable and secure network for Foxtons to deliver IP-based communications to its internal network of Realtors(R).

"We are pleased to continue our relationship with AT&T," said Leila Banihani, Procurement and IT Manager for Foxtons. "We take great care and pride in delivering exceptional experiences to our clients, and we appreciate the high-quality and reliable service we receive from AT&T."

Designed to expand with companies as their communications needs grow and evolve, the ABN solution will enable Foxtons to deploy future integrations and add more robust online tools for its real estate professionals as well as external clients and potential customers.

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About Foxtons

Foxtons started in London in 1981 operating out of a small office in Notting Hill, London. Today it trades from innovative cafe style offices across the Capitol and is by far and away London's largest agency. Foxtons entered the American real estate market by taking a controlling interest in YHD (Your Home Direct) in 2000. In January 2005, Foxtons changed the business model in the US to replicate the model in London.

About AT&T

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

(C) 2007 AT&T Knowledge Ventures. All rights reserved. AT&T and the AT&T logo are trademarks of AT&T Knowledge Ventures. For more information, please review this announcement in the AT&T newsroom at http://www.att.com/newsroom.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Susan Baranyi of AT&T Inc., +1-617-692-0511,
sbaranyi@attnews.us

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

SolutionInc Appoints Gary Dodge as Chief Financial Officer

HALIFAX, April 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SolutionInc Limited Technologies (TSX-VEN:STL), a leader in Internet management, provisioning and billing, announced today that it has appointed Mr. Gary Dodge, CA, as Chief Financial Officer.

Mr. Dodge brings over 14 years of local and international accounting and finance experience to SolutionInc's management team. He will be responsible for capital financing, accounting, financial planning and investor relations. Prior to joining SolutionInc, Mr. Dodge worked in the Calgary (Alberta), Johannesburg (South Africa) and Boston (Massachusetts) offices of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, most recently as Director, Transaction Services. Mr. Dodge is experienced in mergers and acquisitions, marketing/business development and operations consulting and auditing.

"In addition to international experience, Gary has extensive experience with private and public companies at various stages of growth," says SolutionInc President and CEO Glen Lavigne. "We are pleased to welcome Gary and strengthen our team as we move forward in meeting the growing global demand for our Internet connectivity and hotspot management solutions."

Mr. Dodge comments, "I am excited to join SolutionInc at such an exciting stage in its growth. I look forward to working with the company to ensure that growth is sustainable and profitable, and to continue to further develop value for our shareholders."

About SolutionInc

SolutionInc Limited simplifies Internet connectivity. SolutionInc's software system allows people with laptops to easily and securely connect to the Internet from a hotel room, a convention center, or any type of Wi-Fi hot spot. The system allows the property or telecommunications company) to register users, to bill for service and show the user targeted messages. The company provides software and services to the hospitality and telecommunications industries. SolutionInc is recognized as one of the leaders of Internet connectivity and hotspot management.

SolutionInc is a trademark and a wholly owned subsidiary of SolutionInc Technologies Limited (TSX-VEN:STL). All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. For more information visit http://www.solutioninc.com/

SolutionInc Disclaimer: This press release may contain forward-looking statements involving the company's expectations about future financial results and other matters. These statements reflect management's current forecast of certain aspects of the company's future business. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results of operations to differ materially from historical results or current expectations. The words "plan", "expect", "believe", "intend", "anticipate", "forecast", "target", "estimate" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Risk factors include shifts in customer demand, product shipment schedules, product mix, competitive products and pricing, technological shifts and other variables. Readers are referred to SolutionInc's most recent reports filed with the TSX venture exchange and located at http://www.sedar.com/ for a more complete discussion of the other risks and uncertainties. The factors underlying forecasts speak only as of the date they are given and do not necessarily reflect the company's outlook at any other point in time. The company does not undertake to update or review these forward-looking statements.

SolutionInc Limited

CONTACT: SolutionInc Limited: Christy Wentzell, Marketing Manager, (902)
420-0043, cwentzell@solutioninc.com

Suntech Joins Solar Energy Industries Association

Suntech America President Appointed to Board

WUXI, China and OLNEY, Md., April 19 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. , one of the world's leading manufacturers of photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules, today announced that it has joined the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and that Suntech America President Roger Efird has been appointed to the association's board of directors.

''We have always been committed to building awareness of the viability of solar energy and recognize that these initiatives extend to working broadly with various constituents such as the general public, academic institutions, governmental bodies and non-governmental organizations. We felt that joining SEIA was an important part of this broader initiative to work with our peers to collectively foster progressive and long lasting solar policies and support within the United States,'' said Dr. Zhengrong Shi, Suntech's Chairman and CEO. ''We are looking forward to taking an active position on the SEIA board.''

SEIA is the national trade association representing close to 500 companies in the US solar industry. The association is dedicated to focusing the collective strength of the industry on creating economic and political support to foster the growth of the solar industry. As government incentive programs have a large impact on all renewable energy industries, SEIA also works closely with policy makers to shape successful renewable portfolio standards and other key policies.

Dr. Shi also noted that the U.S. solar market, which is already one of Suntech's largest, is likely to grow rapidly as popular support for clean energy grows. ''People and governments worldwide are beginning to recognize the need to look for energy alternatives, and the U.S. is no exception. We will continue to work with public and private organizations in the U.S. to raise the profile of renewable energy and provide cost effective solar solutions.''

Suntech established Suntech America, a wholly owned subsidiary, in August 2006 with the goal of establishing Suntech as a major player in the western hemisphere's alternative energy markets.

About Suntech

Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. is a leading solar energy company in the world as measured by both production output and capacity of solar cells and modules. Suntech provides solar solutions for a green future. Suntech designs, develops, manufactures, and markets a variety of high quality, cost effective and environmentally friendly PV cells and modules for electric power applications in the residential, commercial, industrial, and public utility sectors. Suntech's majority-owned subsidiary, MSK Corporation is one of the top-ranked companies in the building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) space. Suntech's customers are located in various markets worldwide, including key markets throughout Europe, Japan, China and the United States. For more information, please visit http://www.suntech-power.com/ .

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will, " "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, Suntech's statements with regard to the U.S. solar market contain forward-looking statements. Such statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Suntech's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 20-F. Suntech does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable law.

For more information, please contact: Steven Chan VP of Business Development Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. Tel: +86-510-8531-8910 Email: ir@suntech-power.com In the United States: E.E. Wang The Piacente Group, Inc. Tel: +1-212-481-2050 Email: ir@suntech-power.com In China: Rory Macpherson Consultant Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide Tel: +86-10-8520-6553 Email: rory.macpherson@ogilvy.com

Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd.

CONTACT: Steven Chan, VP of Business Development of Suntech Power
Holdings Co., Ltd., +86-510-8531-8910, or ir@suntech-power.com; or in the US,
E.E. Wang of The Piacente Group, +1-212-481-2050, or suntech@tpg-ir.com, or in
China, Rory Macpherson of Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide, +86-10-8520-6553,
or rory.macpherson@ogilvy.com

Web Site: http://www.suntech-power.com/

Self-Service Banking and Internet Bill Pay Align for Postilion and MetavanteMetavante EPP Integration Delivering a Seamless Customer Experience to e-Banking

ATLANTA, April 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Postilion, a division of S1 Corporation and a leading global provider of integrated solutions for self-service banking and payment processing, today announced an alliance naming Metavante Corporation a strategic provider of electronic presentment and payment (EPP) services. Under the agreement, Postilion and Metavante will deliver a tightly integrated self-service banking solution featuring expanded bill payment capabilities and a seamless e-banking customer experience for financial institutions and their customers in the Americas. Metavante (http://www.metavante.com/) is the banking and payments technology subsidiary of Marshall & Ilsley Corporation .

"Our alliance with Metavante enables our customers to have multiple options for bill payment services and choose the solution that is right for their business and customers," said Pierre Naude, General Manager of Postilion, Americas. "Our relationship with Metavante will further enable us to focus on our self-service banking strategy while providing our financial institution customers with a bill pay platform scalable and flexible enough to meet their needs, including seamless customer experience integration between the online banking and EPP platforms."

In addition to its enhanced integration technology that provides a consistent customer experience across online banking and electronic bill pay, the Metavante solution offers innovative payment options. Postilion self-service solutions, in concert with Metavante EPP, will offer payment options such as credit and debit card funding for Internet bill pay, along with Metavante Express Payments through same-day electronic processing or overnight check.

The new agreement also includes joint marketing initiatives to promote increased adoption and usage of Metavante electronic presentment and payment products. Delivered through aim(TM), a service offered to client financial institutions that implement Postilion online banking applications to increase adoption and loyalty, customers of Postilion will be able to effectively communicate and market the features and benefits of the enhanced Metavante EPP services to existing customers, while also driving increased enrollment and activation of customers.

"Our investment in an integrated customer experience between Postilion's self service banking solutions and our electronic bill pay platform positions Metavante as an important bill payment collaborator for Postilion," said Dave Fortney, senior vice president, Metavante Electronic Presentment and Payment. "Factor in our unique ability to provide the essential components of a successful payments program, and Metavante's alliance with Postilion truly becomes a compelling advantage for Postilion clients."

With Postilion's 99.999% reliability, reduced hardware footprint and common architecture, financial service providers are able to manage customers across self-service channels from a single management portal, providing full visibility and management of customer data, account history, transaction detail, and channel access. As a result, customer support is more efficient and less costly, while operational costs are minimized, improving the customer's self service experience and satisfaction. Postilion self-service solutions provide banks and credit unions with integrated ATM driving, POS acquiring, voice banking, card management and POS payments, and are integrating IBS retail Internet banking and IBS cash management.

About Metavante

Metavante Corporation delivers banking and payments technologies to 8,600 financial services firms and businesses worldwide. Metavante products and services drive account processing for deposit, loan and trust systems, image-based and conventional check processing, electronic funds transfer, consumer healthcare payments, electronic presentment and payment, and business transformation services. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Metavante (http://www.metavante.com/) is wholly owned by Marshall & Ilsley Corporation .

About Postilion

Postilion, a division of S1 Corporation , is a leading provider of integrated solutions for self-service banking and payment processing. Our offices, on five continents, serve customers in more than 50 countries. The Postilion product drives self-service financial transactions and payments, including advanced transactions such as prepay, through Internet access points, ATMs, POS terminals, and phones. This multi-channel architecture - built on open systems - provides consolidated management information, card management, 3DES and EMV enablement, and loyalty software solutions. Postilion is at the forefront of compliance with new regulations and security enhancements, such as application validation for Visa's Cardholder Information Security Program Payment Application Best Practices (CISP PABP). More information is available at http://www.postilion.com/.

About S1 Corporation

S1 Corporation delivers customer interaction software for financial and payment services. Worldwide, more than 3,000 customers use S1 software solutions, which are comprised of applications that address virtually every market segment and every delivery channel. Community banks, regional banks, national banks, credit unions, retailers, telcos, isos and processors all rely on the banking and payments software delivered under three brand names: S1 Enterprise, Postilion and FSB Solutions. Additional information about S1 is available at http://www.s1.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. These statements include statements with respect to our financial condition, results of operations and business. The words "believes," "expects," "may," "will," "should," "projects," "contemplates," "anticipates," "forecasts," "intends" or similar terminology identify forward-looking statements. These statements are based on our beliefs as well as assumptions made using information currently available to us. Because these statements reflect our current views concerning future events, they involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Therefore, actual results may differ significantly from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. The risk factors included in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (and available on our web site at http://www.s1.com/ or the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov/) provide examples of risks, uncertainties and events that may cause our actual results to differ materially from the expectations we describe in our forward-looking statements. Except as provided by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement.

S1 Corporation

CONTACT: Carmen Crutchfield of Postilion, +1-404-923-6672,
carmen.crutchfield@postilion.com, for S1 Corporation; or Caroline Traylor of
Porter Novelli, +1-512-241-2239, caroline.traylor@porternovelli.com, for S1
Corporation

Web site: http://www.s1.com/
http://www.metavante.com/
http://www.postilion.com/

Media General Reports March 2007 Revenues

RICHMOND, Va., April 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Media General, Inc. today reported March 2007 total revenues of $76 million, a 6.8 percent increase from March 2006, including the revenues of four NBC television stations acquired June 26, 2006. Excluding the new stations, total revenues decreased 3.1 percent. By business segment, Publishing Division total revenues declined 5.9 percent. Broadcast Division total revenues increased 34 percent, including the new stations, and same-station revenues increased 0.3 percent. Interactive Media Division total revenues rose 28.1 percent.

Publishing Division

Newspaper advertising revenues declined $2.6 million, or 6.3 percent, reflecting significantly lower Classified revenues, which more than offset increased Retail and National revenues.

In the Retail category, revenues increased $560,000, or 3.1 percent, partially due to strong preprint advertising on the Sunday prior to Easter. In 2006, this Sunday Retail advertising occurred in April. The Tampa Tribune generated a 2.8 percent increase mostly due to higher preprint revenues. The Richmond Times-Dispatch saw a 3.3 percent increase, reflecting higher preprint revenues as well as increased medical advertising. The Winston-Salem Journal posted a 5 percent increase, which included higher local advertising and increased spending in the sporting goods, furniture store and medical categories. The Community newspaper group experienced an increase of 6.1 percent in Retail revenues, primarily reflecting increases in the Danville, Lynchburg and Charlottesville markets.

Total Classified advertising revenues in March decreased $3.3 million, or 17 percent, mostly due to significant declines in all categories at The Tampa Tribune. The Richmond Times-Dispatch saw a 0.7 percent increase, while The Tampa Tribune and Winston-Salem Journal posted declines of 38.5 percent and 1.9 percent, respectively. The Community newspaper group was down 4 percent in Classified advertising in the month.

Employment linage at the company's three metro newspapers declined 18.6 percent in March, including decreases of 32.4 percent at The Tampa Tribune and 16.3 percent at the Richmond Times-Dispatch. The Winston-Salem Journal was even with last year.

Automotive linage for the three metros decreased 23.6 percent and reflected decreases of 24.2 percent at The Tampa Tribune, 26.1 percent at the Richmond Times-Dispatch and 19.2 percent at the Winston-Salem Journal.

Real estate linage for the three metros was down 20.9 percent. The Richmond Times-Dispatch generated a 13.2 percent increase, mostly reflecting strong advertising from real estate developers as well as the longer average periods that houses are remaining on the market. The Tampa Tribune experienced a decline of 45.4 percent, in large part due to a comparison to a very strong March in 2006, and the Winston-Salem Journal decreased 6.4 percent.

National revenues in March increased $280,000, or 8.8 percent. The Richmond Times-Dispatch generated a 23 percent increase, reflecting higher telecommunications and automotive advertising and increased preprint revenues as well as an advertising campaign by AARP. The Tampa Tribune and its associated daily newspapers saw a 1.4 percent increase, mostly due to higher medical advertising. The Winston-Salem Journal was even with last year, as increases in travel spending and higher preprints were offset by lower telecommunications and medical advertising. The Community newspapers posted a 40.2 percent increase, reflecting higher spending in Southwest Virginia and Lynchburg.

While Circulation revenues declined $230,000, or 3.6 percent, approximately 90 percent of the decrease was the result of a change in wholesale rates to carriers at several newspapers for which there is a corresponding expense decrease. Excluding this impact, Circulation revenues declined nominally. Nine Media General newspapers generated increases in net- paid Daily Circulation, and nine did so for Sunday, including the Winston- Salem Journal in both cases.

Broadcast Division

In the Broadcast Division, including the four new NBC stations, total revenues increased 34 percent. Same-station Broadcast revenues increased 0.3 percent. Gross time sales increased $8.7 million, or 40.4 percent, including the new stations, and increased 2.7 percent on a same-station basis.

Total Local time sales increased $4.4 million, or 31.3 percent. Same- station Local time sales decreased 0.4 percent, reflecting declines in medical and automotive advertising and higher spending in the grocery store and entertainment categories.

Total National time sales increased $4 million, or 56.1 percent. Same- station National time sales increased 6.3 percent, mostly due to higher telecommunications, furniture and automotive advertising.

Political advertising revenues of $220,000 reflected early Presidential image spending in Florida, South Carolina and Georgia, together with issue advertising and spending from the gubernatorial candidates in Kentucky and Louisiana.

Interactive Media Division

Interactive Media Division total revenues, including the new NBC station Web sites, rose 28.1 percent. Higher Local and National/Regional advertising, as well as new products, helped drive the higher revenues.

Local revenues increased 53.7 percent over last year, reflecting increased sales staffing and training. National/Regional advertising increased 33.7 percent, due to increased volume from national networks, including new advertisers, as well as higher automotive, travel and telecommunications advertising. Classified revenues decreased 2 percent and largely reflected the continued softness in help-wanted advertising, partially offset by initial revenues from the company's new employment initiative with Yahoo!HotJobs. Page views and visitor sessions from our newspaper and television Web sites rose 20.3 percent and 24 percent, respectively, including the new NBC station Web sites. Revenues from Blockdot's advergaming business more than doubled.

About Media General

Media General is a multimedia company operating leading newspapers, television stations and online enterprises primarily in the Southeastern United States. The company's publishing assets include three metropolitan newspapers, The Tampa Tribune, Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Winston-Salem Journal; 22 daily community newspapers in Virginia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama and South Carolina; and more than 150 weekly newspapers and other publications. The company's broadcasting assets include 23 network-affiliated television stations that reach more than 32 percent of the television households in the Southeast and nearly 9.5 percent of those in the United States. The company's interactive media assets include more than 75 online enterprises that are associated with its newspapers and television stations. Media General also owns a 33 percent interest in SP Newsprint Company, a manufacturer of recycled newsprint.

MEDIA GENERAL INC. Revenues and Page Views March 2007 2006 % Change Revenues (000) $76,043 $71,213 6.8 % Publishing 45,713 48,566 (5.9)% Broadcast 28,131 20,994 34.0 % Interactive Media 2,734 2,135 28.1 % Eliminations (535) (482) (11.0)% Discontinued Operations(1) - 3,040 --- Selected Publishing Revenues (000) By Category Advertising $38,223 $40,779 (6.3)% Classified 15,887 19,139 (17.0)% Retail 18,294 17,740 3.1 % National 3,483 3,203 8.7 % Other 559 697 (19.8)% Circulation 6,281 6,515 (3.6)% By Property Richmond 11,334 11,165 1.5 % Tampa 14,113 17,125 (17.6)% Winston-Salem 4,160 4,189 (0.7)% Community Newspapers 15,906 15,858 0.3 % Advertising Revenues (Dailies) (000) Richmond $9,187 $8,856 3.7 % Tampa 12,367 15,340 (19.4)% Winston-Salem 3,348 3,363 (0.4)% Community Newspapers 12,848 12,805 0.3 % Broadcast Time Sales (gross) (000) $30,050 $21,399 40.4 % Local 18,570 14,142 31.3 % National 11,261 7,213 56.1 % Political 219 44 397.7 % Selected Online Page Views Total Web Sites 50,307,532 41,826,314 20.3 % (Excluding Game Sites) TBO.com 14,643,577 14,332,524 2.2 % (Tampa, Fla.) TimesDispatch.com 9,826,816 10,895,364 (9.8)% (Richmond, Va.) JournalNow.com 3,851,984 3,616,808 6.5 % (Winston-Salem, N.C.) Year-to-Date 2007 2006 % Change Revenues (000) $230,354 $217,443 5.9 % Publishing 139,742 148,163 (5.7)% Broadcast 84,285 64,586 30.5 % Interactive Media 8,007 6,176 29.6 % Eliminations (1,680) (1,482) (13.4)% Discontinued Operations(1) - 8,961 --- Selected Publishing Revenues (000) By Category Advertising $115,432 $123,544 (6.6)% Classified 49,514 57,405 (13.7)% Retail 54,279 53,398 1.6 % National 10,136 10,894 (7.0)% Other 1,503 1,847 (18.6)% Circulation 20,341 21,192 (4.0)% By Property Richmond 33,858 34,338 (1.4)% Tampa 45,187 52,270 (13.6)% Winston-Salem 12,572 12,876 (2.4)% Community Newspapers 47,688 48,185 (1.0)% Advertising Revenues (Dailies) (000) Richmond $26,901 $26,851 0.2 % Tampa 39,435 46,990 (16.1)% Winston-Salem 9,942 10,282 (3.3)% Community Newspapers 38,062 38,421 (0.9)% Broadcast Time Sales (gross) (000) $88,716 $65,507 35.4 % Local 55,189 42,553 29.7 % National 33,119 22,772 45.4 % Political 408 182 124.2 % Selected Online Page Views Total Web Sites 174,420,673 139,670,365 24.9 % (Excluding Game Sites) TBO.com 49,620,133 48,643,386 2.0 % (Tampa, Fla.) TimesDispatch.com 33,604,538 37,103,937 (9.4)% (Richmond, Va.) JournalNow.com 12,046,860 11,750,378 2.5 % (Winston-Salem, N.C.) Notes: All data are subject to later adjustment. (1) Revenues from certain broadcast and interactive media operations that the Company divested in 2006. MEDIA GENERAL INC. Daily Newspapers Advertising Linage* March 2007 2006 % Change Richmond Times-Dispatch Retail 28,835 29,171 (1.2)% National 9,895 9,270 6.7 % Classified 67,577 74,518 (9.3)% Total 106,307 112,959 (5.9)% Tampa Tribune Retail 44,882 44,222 1.5 % National 11,423 13,031 (12.3)% Classified 88,751 140,661 (36.9)% Total 145,056 197,914 (26.7)% Winston-Salem Journal Retail 27,941 34,438 (18.9)% National 7,032 8,479 (17.1)% Classified 48,624 55,361 (12.2)% Total 83,597 98,278 (14.9)% Community Dailies Retail 326,021 310,789 4.9 % National 23,045 17,555 31.3 % Classified 408,175 416,611 (2.0)% Total 757,241 744,955 1.6 % Media General Dailies Total Retail 427,679 418,620 2.2 % National 51,395 48,335 6.3 % Classified 613,127 687,151 (10.8)% Total 1,092,201 1,154,106 (5.4)% Year-to-Date 2007 2006 % Change Richmond Times-Dispatch Retail 85,215 89,223 (4.5)% National 27,170 30,028 (9.5)% Classified 200,745 220,580 (9.0)% Total 313,130 339,831 (7.9)% Tampa Tribune Retail 139,520 135,103 3.3 % National 32,187 42,376 (24.0)% Classified 294,660 439,300 (32.9)% Total 466,367 616,779 (24.4)% Winston-Salem Journal Retail 89,102 102,017 (12.7)% National 20,621 25,254 (18.3)% Classified 144,044 174,328 (17.4)% Total 253,767 301,599 (15.9)% Community Dailies Retail 953,729 959,881 (0.6)% National 61,847 59,796 3.4 % Classified 1,241,571 1,297,147 (4.3)% Total 2,257,147 2,316,824 (2.6)% Media General Dailies Total Retail 1,267,566 1,286,224 (1.5)% National 141,825 157,454 (9.9)% Classified 1,881,020 2,131,355 (11.7)% Total 3,290,411 3,575,033 (8.0)% * Advertising is in column inches - full run only

Media General, Inc.

CONTACT: Investors, Lou Anne J. Nabhan, +1-804-649-6103, or Media, Ray
Kozakewicz, +1-804-649-6748

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

AT&T Launches Mobile Remote Access for AT&T U-verse TVU-verse Customers Can Now Program Their DVR With Wireless Phones From AT&T

SAN ANTONIO, April 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. today announced that AT&T U-verse(SM) customers can now schedule and manage their U-verse TV recordings from AT&T wireless phones and devices. The feature brings the functionality and convenience of the U-verse TV digital video recorder (DVR) to the three screens central to many consumers' lives: the wireless device, the TV, and the PC.

AT&T U-verse TV and Internet customers can use any compatible AT&T wireless phone or handset to search U-verse TV program listings, schedule program or series recordings, and manage or delete stored DVR content. The option to wirelessly access the U-verse DVR system adds to a previously available feature that gave U-verse TV and Internet customers Web remote access to their DVR on a PC using the AT&T Yahoo!(R) broadband portal.

"Any television viewer can relate to the frustration of forgetting to program his or her DVR. Now, whether they're at the airport or stuck in traffic, AT&T U-verse customers can rest assured they won't miss their favorite shows," said Rick Welday, chief marketing officer-AT&T Consumer. "This is one more way that AT&T is putting customers in control of their entertainment experience, and it's another compelling feature from AT&T U-verse that goes beyond cable offerings."

Mobile Remote Access to the DVR is available at no extra charge for AT&T U-verse customers that subscribe to both U-verse TV and Internet service. (Wireless service and data usage must be purchased separately.)

AT&T customers can use the mobile remote interface to interact with their in-home U-verse receiver through any Wireless Application Protocol 2.0- compliant cell phone or other hand-held device. AT&T plans to make the feature available to customers of other wireless providers in the near future.

AT&T U-verse TV provides customers with several benefits that are unmatched by cable providers today, including:

-- More High Definition (HD) programming than the local cable providers in our current markets. AT&T U-verse offers customers access to a lineup of more than 25 HD channels. New qualified customers also can receive one year of free access to HD service ($10 a month thereafter). -- HD-capable DVR, which allows customers to pause, rewind, replay and record live TV, at no extra charge with most programming packages. -- The ability to record up to four programs at once, another exclusive feature unmatched in the marketplace. -- Web Remote Access to DVR, which allows U-verse TV and Internet customers to schedule recordings using their AT&T Yahoo!(R) account. This feature is unique to AT&T among video providers. -- Built-in picture-in-picture functionality that allows subscribers to "channel surf" on any television without leaving the program they're watching. -- Fast channel-changing, reducing the delay experienced with other digital video services. -- Advanced search capabilities so customers can search for programs using title or actor's name. -- And now, Mobile Remote Access to DVR.

The deployment of next-generation video services reflects AT&T's strategy to become customers' preferred communications and entertainment provider and to deliver a video solution through its traditional footprint that provides greater value, flexibility and simplicity than competitors' offerings. AT&T U-verse TV represents a critical new service in the company's video portfolio, which includes AT&T Homezone(SM) service and satellite broadcast offerings.

Customers seeking additional information on AT&T U-verse -- or to find out whether it's available in their area -- can visit http://www.uverse.att.com/ .

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

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Mobius Webcast to Explore New Imperatives for Enterprise Archiving and Retention ManagementExpert panel will focus on the critical role of electronic archiving in meeting compliance, e-discovery, e-mail management, storage optimization and cost-containment challenges

RYE, N.Y., April 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mobius Management Systems, Inc. , a leading provider of integrated solutions for enterprise archiving and records management, will host a Webcast on the changing imperatives for enterprise archiving in light of regulatory and legal compliance requirements. The one-hour Webcast -- Archiving for Compliance and E-Discovery: Where Do You Keep Your "Stuff"? -- will be held Tuesday, April 24, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. ET.

The Webcast will open with featured speaker Robert Markham, senior consultant for Cohasset Associates, who will discuss best practices in establishing policies and procedures for archiving and retention management. Allen Kadlec, business systems analyst for State Auto Insurance, will share his experiences deploying an integrated archive that includes e-mail and supports multiple applications. Mobius partner Sun Microsystems will be represented by Randal Wilson, chief compliance specialist, who will discuss the storage implications of compliant archiving. Following these introductory presentations will be an interactive panel discussion moderated by Garth Landers, Mobius director of compliance solutions.

"Mobius is very happy to bring this panel together to address this critically important issue," said Landers. "Legal discovery may affect any content whether declared as a business record or not. That means you must have fast, reliable access to all information and you must apply retention and disposition rules to everything, not just the subset of items declared as records. In this environment, the costs and inefficiencies of isolated silos of information have become painfully evident. We anticipate a lively discussion among our panel on the best way to tackle these issues."

Mobius develops and markets ViewDirect(R), the market's most comprehensive and scalable solution for managing the entire lifecycle of records, documents, e-mail and content in any format, from any source. The high-volume, high- performance ViewDirect archiving platform ensures the long-term integrity and availability of corporate information assets to support compliance, legal processes and business-critical operations. Mobius and Sun offer a joint solution that seamlessly integrates ViewDirect with the Sun StorageTek 5320 NAS Appliance and the Sun StorageTek tape system to address both the content management and storage challenges faced by today's organizations.

About Our Panel

Robert Markham is a senior consultant with Cohasset Associates, Inc. Mr. Markham has over 25 years of expertise designing, integrating and implementing enterprise-scale systems. He is known for providing leadership in compliance, records management and emerging technologies. Prior to joining Cohasset, Bob Markham was a principal analyst with Forrester Research. Mr. Markham has authored over 100 research articles and provided consulting to over 1,000 companies worldwide.

Randal Wilson is chief compliance specialist in the Sun Microsystems Storage Group. He advises customers on data management strategy, best practices, and requirements for compliance (including internal and external disclosure regulations) in the private and public sectors, such as financial services and healthcare, respectively. Randy is a recognized authority on these topics and has spoken at leading forums worldwide.

Allen Kadlec is a business systems analyst with State Automobile Insurance Companies, a property and casualty insurance carrier, located in Columbus, Ohio, with over $1 billion in written premiums. He has been with State Auto for over 25 years and has spent the last six years managing its electronic document warehouse project.

Garth Landers is director of compliance solutions at Mobius. Mr. Landers joined Mobius in 2003 after five years as a research analyst at Gartner, Inc., where he authored over 60 research reports and worked with hundreds of global organizations. His responsibilities at Mobius include driving market strategy for enterprise archiving, records management and compliance solutions.

About Mobius

Mobius Management Systems, Inc. (http://www.mobius.com/) is the leading provider of integrated solutions for enterprise archiving and records management. The company's comprehensive software suite integrates content across disparate repositories, supports regulatory compliance, and provides content-enabled applications that automate business processes. Mobius solutions have achieved industry-wide recognition for breadth of functionality, breadth of supported formats, and high-volume, high-demand performance. The Mobius customer base is made up of leading companies across all industries, including more than sixty percent of the Fortune 100. The company, founded in 1981, is headquartered in Rye, New York, with sales offices in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Australia and Japan, as well as a network of agents in Central and South America, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia.

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NeoMedia Technologies Names Motorola Veteran to Head Sales and Marketing TeamAppointment on Interim Basis

FT MYERS, Fla., April 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NeoMedia Technologies, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: NEOM) announced today that it has hired Jay Bonk, who has been working for the company on a consulting basis, as interim Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Bonk replaces Roger Pavane.

A longtime sales executive with Motorola, Bonk's experience includes 22 years with Motorola, including stints as Vice President of Business Development and Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing. Bonk personally secured Motorola's first contract to provide electronic controls to Ford, retaining the account for 15 years and growing annual revenues to $200 million.

"We are very pleased to have an executive of Jay's caliber heading up the sales and marketing team until a permanent Executive Vice President can be found," said Chas Fritz, Chairman and interim CEO of NeoMedia Technologies.

About NeoMedia Technologies, Inc.

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

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TI Makes ZigBee(TM) Available for Mass Market with Free Software StackNew Versions of ZigBee Development Kits and ZigBee 2006 Stack Now Available; Z-Stack Includes Support for TI's MSP430 Ultra-Low-Power MCUs

DALLAS, April 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) today announced the release of their industry leading ZigBee(TM) stack, Z-Stack, for free download at http://www.ti.com/zigbee. Z-Stack has been awarded the ZigBee Alliance golden unit status by the ZigBee test house TUV Rheinland and is used by thousands of ZigBee developers worldwide. Z-Stack is compliant with the ZigBee 2006 specification and supports multiple platforms including the CC2430 System-on-Chip solution for IEEE 802.15.4/ZigBee and a new platform based on the CC2420 transceiver and TI's MSP430 ultra-low-power microcontrollers (MCUs).

In addition to being fully compliant with the ZigBee 2006 specification, Z-Stack supports new extended features like over-the-air-download, which allows updates of nodes wirelessly over a ZigBee mesh network. Z-Stack also supports the CC2431 which features location awareness. This enables the users to create new ZigBee applications that can change behavior based on the nodes' current location.

"The MSP430 is the leading low-power MCU family and is already used in many wireless networking solutions. It is a great complement to the CC2430 SoC and gives our customers great flexibility in selecting the optimal solution for their application," said Kobus Marneweck, general manager, low-power RF software development at TI.

In conjunction with the Z-Stack release, TI is also re-introducing the company's ZigBee Development Kits. The price of the development kits has been reduced to enable more designers to evaluate TI's ZigBee solution.

"ZigBee is not only an excellent solution for large OEMs but also for smaller companies who require a wireless link in their products," added Kobus Marneweck. "Running the Z-Stack on a module from one of our development partners is an easy way to add wireless networking to a product without the need for extensive knowledge in RF or wireless networking protocols."

TI's Low-Power RF Developer Network enables customers to find a suitable partner to assist with hardware design, modules, embedded software, gateways, commissioning tools, etc. The Low-Power RF Developer Network consists of recommended companies, RF consultants, and independent design houses that provide a series of hardware module products and design services. (http://www.ti.com/lprfnetwork).

Z-Stack and the Low-Power RF Developer Network are part of TI's wide- ranging support infrastructure for engineers that includes training and seminars, design tools and utilities, technical documentation, evaluation modules, an online KnowledgeBase, a product information hotline and a comprehensive offering of samples that ship within 24 hours of request. For more information on TI's complete analog design support, see http://www.ti.com/analogelab.

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments Incorporated provides innovative DSP and analog technologies to meet our customers' real world signal processing requirements. In addition to Semiconductor, the company includes the Education Technology business. TI is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and has manufacturing, design or sales operations in more than 25 countries.

Texas Instruments is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TXN. More information is located on the World Wide Web at http://www.ti.com/.

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AT&T and Chase Launch One of the First Revolutionary Three-Screen Content and Advertising DealsTim McGraw's 'Swampstock' Delivered to a Wireless Device, TV and PC Near You

SAN ANTONIO, April 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- For the first time in nearly 40 years, a concert name ending in "stock" is ushering in a revolution.

AT&T Inc. and Chase Card Services, the credit card division of JPMorgan Chase & Co. , today announced the delivery of Tim McGraw's "Swampstock" music festival and Neighbor's Keeper Foundation charity fundraiser in a groundbreaking new way -- across the three screens that matter the most to many of today's consumers -- the wireless device, the TV, and the PC. Chase is AT&T Entertainment Services' first three-screen advertiser and sole sponsor of Swampstock content.

This is the first major content and advertising deal through AT&T Entertainment Services and represents the intersection of AT&T's vision to be a premier communications and entertainment provider. The program also demonstrates AT&T's commitment to delivering compelling content across the three screens while enabling a sponsor, Chase Card Services, to reach its audience in a highly relevant way through multiplatform advertising.

"In today's fragmented media environment, marketers need ways to connect with consumers on their terms," said Scott Helbing, executive vice president, AT&T Entertainment Services. "Programmers, advertisers and service providers are looking to the television, the Internet and the wireless device to reach customers with targeted, relevant messages that deliver decisive results. Our three-screen platform does that in a way that competitors cannot."

"Chase is excited to have entered into this relationship with AT&T," said Sangeeta Prasad, senior marketing director, Chase Card Services. "With progressive marketing strategies such as this innovative effort, we're in position to extend the Chase brand through less conventional mediums to engage more customers."

Swampstock is an event held in Tim McGraw's hometown of Rayville, La., with proceeds benefiting local charitable endeavors through Tim McGraw and Faith Hill's Neighbor's Keeper Foundation. For the past 11 years, the couple has visited Rayville to raise money and compete in a celebrity softball game and, along with guest artists, to host an outdoor concert.

For 90 days, exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, interviews with Tim McGraw and other artists, and clips from various 2006 Swampstock events will be available to AT&T wireless customers, and AT&T video service customers, as well as to online visitors to the AT&T blue room (http://blueroom.att.com//events/swampstock.php).

Specifically: -- AT&T wireless customers will be able to download Chase-sponsored Swampstock voice tones and wallpaper. -- AT&T U-verse(SM) TV and AT&T Homezone(SM) services subscribers will be able to view exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from various Swampstock events including the softball game, clips of scholarship winners, music from the outdoor concert and artist interviews via video on demand. -- AT&T blue room visitors will be able to view five Swampstock Web videos, also sponsored by Chase. They will also be able to click through to http://www.att.com/ to download Chase-sponsored Swampstock voice tones and wallpaper. -- AT&T Broadband TV customers and AT&T U-verse(SM) OnTheGo customers (services provided by MobiTV(R), Inc.), will have access to a dedicated Swampstock channel featuring looping video on demand of various Swampstock events.

"Three-screen content delivery is the future of entertainment, advertising and commerce," said Karl Spangenberg, vice president-Integrated Advertising and Commerce, AT&T Entertainment Services." AT&T has a head start in delivering three-screen services, and this campaign is further proof of our capability and commitment to providing value to consumers and marketers alike."

In addition to the exclusive Swampstock content, AT&T is offering consumers the opportunity to support McGraw and Hill's Neighbor's Keeper Foundation through an online auction of signed McGraw memorabilia. Beginning today, Charitybuzz.com will offer five auction lots featuring a Samsung BlackJack(TM) personally autographed by Tim McGraw and three months of free wireless service from AT&T. To learn more, fans should log on to http://blueroom.att.com//events/swampstock.php.

As AT&T continues to develop its cross-platform approach, the company will begin to offer advertisers and marketers the benefits of the company's Internet Protocol-based (IP) network. AT&T's IP-based network enables advertisers to send the right messages to reach the right consumer at the right time, delivering greater relevance. With IP advertising, consumers receive the information related to their needs, over the device that is most convenient for them at any given time.

Throughout the year, AT&T will announce additional multiscreen content relationships. More information about AT&T Entertainment Services and its IP advertising and content efforts can be found online at http://www.att.com/ES_News.

AT&T Entertainment Services is a new division focused on delivering innovative and unique entertainment services and multiplatform advertising and commerce opportunities across the three screens.

More information about Tim McGraw and Neighbor's Keeper Foundation can be found online at http://www.timmcgraw.com/ and http://www.neighborskeeper.org/.

For the complete array of AT&T offerings, visit http://www.att.com/.

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About JPMorgan Chase & Co.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $1.4 trillion and operations in more than 50 countries. The company has more than 140 million credit cards issued. Under the JPMorgan and Chase brands, the firm serves millions of consumers in the United States and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients. Information about the firm is available at http://www.jpmorganchase.com/ and information about Chase Card Services can be found at http://www.chase.com/.

About Tim McGraw and Swampstock:

Tim McGraw is the leading artist in country music. He has sold over 34 million albums with 27 No. 1 singles to his credit. Along the way Tim has won numerous awards including Grammy's, Country Music Association Awards, Academy of Country Music Awards, American Music Awards and People's Choice Awards. His tour in 2006 with wife Faith Hill "Soul 2 Soul II" was the top grossing country music tour in history. Tim has also achieved acclaim for his acting in the Universal/Imagine film "Friday Night Lights" and the lead role in the Fox 2000 family film "Flicka." "Swampstock" is Tim's charity concert and softball game held in Rayville, La. Along with guest artists, Tim returns to his hometown each year to participate in a softball game, with his team competing against wife Faith Hill's team, and then close the night with an outdoor concert. Proceeds benefit numerous local charitable endeavors in the Northeast Louisiana area, including college scholarships. Last year's concert was held October 8 and featured guest artists Martina McBride, the Warren Brothers, Halfway to Hazard, Catherine Raney and Lori McKenna.

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Yucheng Technologies Limited to Present at the Susquehanna Financial Group's Global Opportunities Conference

BEIJING, April 19 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Yucheng Technologies Ltd., the leading local IT solution and services provider focused on the Chinese banking industry, today announced that it will present at the Susquehanna Financial Group's Global Opportunities Conference on Thursday, May 17, at The Sofitel Hotel in New York. Peter Li, Yucheng's Chief Financial Officer, will give a 20-minute presentation regarding Yucheng Technologies' company overview, products and services, financial performance and future strategies.

Following the formal presentation, Mr. Li will conduct one-on-one meetings. Meetings may be arranged by contacting Susquehanna Financial Group.

About Yucheng Technologies Ltd.

Yucheng Technologies Ltd. (YTEC) is a leading IT solution and services provider to the Chinese banking industry. Headquartered in Beijing, China, Yucheng has more than 800 employees and has established an extensive footprint to serve its banking clients nationwide with five subsidiaries and representative offices located in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Xi'an, Xiamen, and Chengdu. Yucheng provides a comprehensive suite of IT solutions and services to Chinese banks ranging from 1) system integration and IT consulting, 2) solutions and software platform, and 3) outsourced operations. Yucheng counts 13 out of the 15 top banks in China as its customers, and is especially strong in banking channel management IT solutions and services, such as web banking and call centers, and risk/performance management solution consulting and implementation service. It has a 70% market share in 2005 in China's web banking application market, calculated based on users according to a third party research report. Yucheng is ranked one of the top five IT solution providers, along with IBM and Digital China by IDC's "China Banking Industry IT Solution 2006-2010 Forecast and Analysis" report released in September, 2006.

About Susquehanna Financial Group's Global Opportunities Conference

Susquehanna Financial Group's Global Opportunities Conference focuses on companies with significant global exposure and provides critical insights into the importance of emerging economies in the global arena. This event offers investors a unique opportunity through interactive presentations/discussions and one-on-one meetings, to meet with leading management teams from around the world. For detailed information and registration, please visit: http://www.sig.com/events/go/overview.html .

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For more information, please contact: In Beijing, China Ms. Wei Peng Investor Relations, Yucheng Technologies Ltd. Tel: +86-10-6442-0533 Email: investors@yuchengtech.com In the U.S.A. Mr. Jim Preissler Director, Yucheng Technologies Ltd. Tel: +1-646-383-4832 Email: jim@yuchengtech.com

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Technologies Ltd.

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Hyland Software's OnBase Receives Oracle Validation for Integration to Oracle E-Business Suite 11iSeamless Integration of Enterprise Content Management Functionality Provides Oracle Application Users Instant Access to Critical Data

CLEVELAND, April 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyland Software Inc., the developer of the OnBase enterprise content management (ECM) solution and a member of the Oracle(R) PartnerNetwork, has received official validation from Oracle for its integration with the Oracle E-Business Suite 11i.

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Integration to Oracle(R) E-Business Suite 11i enhances the functionality of the Oracle E-Business Suite applications by connecting data contained in documents, content and e-forms created and stored outside of Oracle to corresponding transaction records. By enabling business users to retrieve and process transaction-supporting content without leaving the familiar environment of their primary business applications, this validated integration helps drive process efficiencies and foster more accurate decision-making.

The integration also helps to eliminate the risk of error and reduce the cost of paper storage, while providing a secure content repository that supports the Oracle E-Business Suite as a system of record. Across various business units, functions and roles, the integration between OnBase and the Oracle E-Business Suite can translate into improvements in cash flow, customer service, supplier relationships and the organization's ability to recruit the most desirable candidates ahead of the competition.

"The integration with Oracle E-Business Suite 11i reflects our commitment to supporting line-of-business users across an organization or enterprise. We continue to develop and enhance solutions that address the full range of common back office operations such as finance, accounting, human resources, legal and customer service," said Brenda Kirk, Hyland Software's Vice President of U.S. Sales.

For more information, visit http://www.onbase.com/ or contact an Authorized OnBase Solution Provider.

Validation through the Oracle PartnerNetwork Application Integration Initiative gives customers confidence that integrations between Oracle Applications and complementary ISV solutions have been validated and the products work together as designed. This can reduce risk, improve system implementation cycles, and provide for smoother upgrades and simpler maintenance. Validation through this initiative is available to qualifying partners in the Oracle PartnerNetwork, and applies a rigorous technical process to review the integrations of third-party software to Oracle Applications products. Oracle provides tools, resources and training to assist partners in the integration. Partners who have successfully validated their integrations are authorized to use the "Integrated with Oracle" logo. For more information, please visit http://www.oracle.com/.

About the Oracle PartnerNetwork

Oracle PartnerNetwork is a global business network of 19,000 companies who deliver innovative software solutions based on Oracle software. Through access to Oracle's premier products, education, technical services, marketing and sales support, the Oracle PartnerNetwork program provides partners with the resources they need to be successful in today's global economy. Oracle partners are able to offer to their customers, leading-edge solutions backed by Oracle's position as the world's largest enterprise software company. Partners who are able to demonstrate superior product knowledge, technical expertise and a commitment to doing business with Oracle qualify for the Oracle Certified Partner level. These partners receive a higher level of service, support, training and certification from Oracle.

About Hyland Software

Established in 1991, Hyland Software Inc. is the developer of OnBase, a rapidly deployable suite of enterprise content management (ECM) software applications. OnBase is a modular suite of ECM applications that includes document imaging, workflow, electronic document management, COLD/ERM and records management. OnBase allows organizations to manage all digital content, including scanned paper documents, e-mails, faxes, print streams, application files, e-forms, Web content and multimedia files. OnBase is used by businesses and government agencies around the world to reduce the time and cost of performing important business functions and address the need for regulatory compliance through the management, control and sharing of digital content with employees, business partners, customers and other constituencies. For more information about OnBase, please contact an Authorized OnBase Solution Provider or visit http://www.onbase.com/.

Oracle is a registered trademark of Oracle Corporation and/or its affiliates.

Contact: Lindsay McCune Public Relations Manager (440) 788-6029 lindsay.mccune@onbase.com

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CONTACT: Lindsay McCune, Public Relations Manager of Hyland Software
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CIBER Announces Wally Birdseye's Pending RetirementHas Led Federal Government Solutions Practice

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., April 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CIBER, Inc. today announced the pending retirement, effective June 30th, of Wally Birdseye, Senior Vice President/Federal Government Solutions Practice President.

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Mr. Birdseye, 62, joined CIBER in 1997 in an acquisition of a Calverton, Md., consulting firm, which had less than $10 million in federal business with two agencies. Mr. Birdseye was responsible for both commercial and federal business for CIBER in the Washington, D.C., area for the next several years. In 2003, he began to focus exclusively on federal government work.

As a result of organic growth and acquisitions, CIBER's Federal Government Solutions Practice grew to $160 million in revenue in 2005, before settling back to more than $140 million in 2006. Today, CIBER's Federal Government Solutions practice works with the Departments of Agriculture, Army, Air Force, Defense, Energy, Interior, and Navy, as well as several agencies, including Homeland Defense and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Mr. Birdseye began his career with the US Army Test and Evaluation Command in 1967, and spent 28 years (from 1968-1997) with Wang Labs as head of its $1 billion Federal operations.

"Wally has contributed greatly to CIBER's growth to a $1 billion, multi-faceted, international IT consultancy. His steady, experienced leadership has been most helpful and appreciated. We respect his wishes to spend the next several years assisting his church, headquartered in McLean, Va., with an international missionary reach. We thank Wally and wish him and his wife, Marilyn, much enjoyment," said Mac Slingerlend, CIBER's President and Chief Executive Officer.

Mr. Birdseye will remain with CIBER through June 2007 on a part-time basis to assist with the transition.

About CIBER, Inc.

CIBER, Inc. is a pure-play international system integration consultancy with superior value-priced services for both private and government sector clients. CIBER's global delivery services are offered on a project or strategic staffing basis, in both custom and enterprise resource planning (ERP) package environments, and across all technology platforms, operating systems and infrastructures. Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colo., the company now serves client businesses from over 60 U.S. offices, 20 European offices and five offices in Asia. Operating in 18 countries, with more than 8,000 employees and annual revenue of approximately $1 billion, CIBER and its IT specialists continuously build and upgrade clients' systems to "competitive advantage status." CIBER is included in the Russell 2000 Index and the S&P Small Cap 600 Index. CIBER, ALWAYS ABLE. http://www.ciber.com/

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CONTACT: Jennifer Matuschek, VP of Investor Relations,
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both of CIBER, Inc., +1-303-220-0100

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

Integrated Trade Processing Partners With Document SciencesIntegrated solution streamlines OTC derivatives processing and automates trade documentation

CARLSBAD, Calif., April 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Document Sciences Corporation , a global market leader in providing customer communications management solutions, today announced a partnership agreement with Integrated Trade Processing Corporation (ITP), a leading provider of integrated, customizable trading technology software and services for banks, investment managers, and securities firms. The agreement enables both organizations to expand their presence throughout the U.S. financial services market by providing an integrated solution to reduce risks and transaction processing costs, ensure compliant content within confirmation documents, and automate manual processes related to Over-The-Counter (OTC) derivatives trade processing.

This joint solution will combine Document Sciences' award-winning xPression(R) customer communications suite with ITP's middle-office shared services Real-Time Post-Trade platform. xPression will be used within ITP's OTC Derivative Service to automatically generate ISDA Master Agreements and other necessary regulatory compliant confirmation documents used throughout the confirmation process in real-time.

Built on an open, standards-based J2EE architecture, xPression's scalable and highly flexible feature set allows for more streamlined, integrated workflows with internal groups and counterparties to help speed the production of ISDA Master Agreements.

ITP's Real-Time Post-Trade platform offers customizable services that support securities trading in equities, fixed income, derivatives, mutual funds, and hedge funds across the entire trade lifecycle, from order capture to settlement confirmation. The platform allows banks, brokers, and asset managers to configure custom designed transaction processing solutions that result in lower overall costs, straight through processing, and improved client facing services.

"Document Sciences' open, xPression architecture enables it to be tightly connected with ITP's Real-Time Post-Trade platform," says Gary Brackenridge, President and CEO of ITP. "Together, we offer the financial services industry an end-to-end, truly integrated solution with real-time capabilities that will help drive down risk, reduce errors, and maximize control throughout the entire OTC derivatives trade lifecycle."

"We're excited about the opportunities that this new partnership will bring to both companies," states Jack McGannon, President and CEO of Document Sciences. "ITP offers extensive expertise in supporting the post-trade process, which complements our technology's capabilities in automating the production of complex ISDA Master Agreements and ensuring that derivative confirmation documents comply with industry regulations. Our joint solution will significantly lower costs and improve a financial firm's ability to quickly respond to market demands."

About Integrated Trade Processing

Integrated Trade Processing Corp. (ITP), founded in 1999, is a leading provider of customizable trade processing services to the securities industry. The company seeks to make post-trade activity fast, flexible, coordinated, and cost effective for market participants and those who serve them. ITP's clients include more than a dozen global securities firms, including some of the largest financial institutions in the world. Visit http://www.itpcorporation.com/ to learn more.

About Document Sciences

Document Sciences is a market-leading global solutions provider for customer communications management. Our award-winning xPression software suite enables organizations to automate the creation and delivery of well-designed, highly personalized communications -- from customized marketing collaterals, contracts and policies to high-volume relationship statements and correspondence. More than 500 content-driven organizations worldwide, including over 60 FORTUNE Global 500 companies, use Document Sciences' solutions to reduce development costs by up to 90%, improve time-to-revenue by as much as 75%, and enhance the overall customer experience with highly effective 1:1 communications. Based in Carlsbad, California, with award- winning offshore services operations in Beijing, China and offices across the U.S. and in London, Document Sciences also markets its products in Europe, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Latin America and Asia. For more information about Document Sciences Corporation, call 888.4.DOC.SCI or visit http://www.docscience.com/ .

This press release may contain "forward-looking" statements about possible or assumed future results of our financial condition, operations, plans, objectives and performance. You can identify these statements by the fact they use words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "project," "intend," "plan" or similar expressions. Many possible events or factors could affect our future financial results and performance. This could cause our results or performance to differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. Some of these events or factors include the following: (i) national, international, regional and local economic, competitive and regulatory conditions and developments; (ii) the market for dynamic content publishing software; (iii) market acceptance of enhancements to our existing products and introduction of new products; (iv) continued profitability of our professional services; (v) maintaining our relationships with Xerox Corporation and our other distribution partners and/or other risks detailed from time-to-time in our SEC reports, including the report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005. We do not undertake, and specifically disclaim, any obligation to update forward-looking statements.

Document Sciences Corporation

CONTACT: Editorial, Dane Becker, +1-760-602-1400,
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Belden to Broadcast First Quarter 2007 Earnings Release Conference Call

ST. LOUIS, April 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Belden plans to release its results for the first quarter ended March 25, 2007, on Thursday, April 26, 2007. Management will discuss the results of the quarter during a conference call at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time, which Belden will broadcast live, via the Internet.

The live listen-only audio of the conference call will be broadcast in its entirety. To listen to the call, go to http://investor.belden.com/. A replay of this conference call will be archived for a limited time on the web site as well.

About Belden

Belden is a leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of signal transmission products for data networking and a wide range of specialty electronics markets including entertainment, industrial, security and aerospace applications. To obtain additional information contact Investor Relations at 314-854-8054, or visit our web site at http://www.belden.com/.

Contact: Belden Dee Johnson 314.854.8054

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CONTACT: Dee Johnson of Belden, +1-314-854-8054

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Global Crossing Reports GCUK's Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2006 Results- Revenue of 241 million pounds in 2006 establishes basis for future revenue growth.- Bond offering generated 56 million pounds in net proceeds.- GCUK acquired Fibernet from Global Crossing Limited subsidiary in December 2006.

LONDON, April 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global Crossing today announced fourth quarter and full year 2006 financial results for its subsidiary, Global Crossing (UK) Telecommunications Limited (GCUK).

Highlights

GCUK generated 241 million pounds in revenue, with adjusted gross margin at 68 percent of revenue in 2006. In addition, the company generated 62 million pounds of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) and 61 million pounds of cash from operations, before interest payments.

Global Crossing completed its acquisition of Fibernet in October and sold it to GCUK on December 28, 2006. The integration of Fibernet's business into GCUK's operations is still in progress. Throughout the year, GCUK announced several new contract renewals and new customer wins, building a solid base for future revenue growth. The company announced yesterday that it is providing Newsquest with a VoIP-ready managed IP VPN covering 160 sites across the UK and consolidating 50 server locations into two data centers.

"Our UK business made positive strides in 2006, including several significant contract renewals and new customer wins," said John Legere, Global Crossing's chief executive officer. "As Fibernet's operations quickly approach full integration into GCUK, we'll be in a stronger position to serve customers with our enhanced network and portfolio of innovative IP solutions."

Anthony Christie, recently appointed to the role of managing director for GCUK and Europe, added: "Our UK business is key to the overall growth of Global Crossing, and we're keenly focused on strategic initiatives for 2007, such as service generation and augmenting our UK IP backbone with even greater reach and capacity for customers' converged IP services and managed services, to generate growth and ensure a superior, and differentiated, customer experience."

Revenue, Margin and Costs

On December 28, 2006, GCUK acquired Fibernet from a subsidiary of Global Crossing Limited and began consolidating Fibernet's operations into GCUK's results; therefore, the impact of Fibernet on GCUK's operating results for 2006 is not significant. Going forward GCUK's operating results will include full contribution from Fibernet UK's operations.

GCUK generated total revenue of 241 million pounds for the year, compared with 239 million pounds in 2005. New customer wins throughout the year, such as the Crown Prosecution Service and Learning and Skills Council, and increased wholesale voice revenue, built a steady revenue base for GCUK, which was partially offset by previously disclosed customer losses. The "invest and grow" component of GCUK's business, which includes enterprise and carrier data customers, generated 236 million pounds or 98 percent of total revenue for 2006. Adjusted gross margin (defined as revenue minus cost of access) was 164 million pounds or 68 percent of revenue for the year. This compared with 70 percent of revenue or 168 million pounds for 2005.

During the fourth quarter of 2006, GCUK generated revenue of 62 million pounds, 98 percent of which was generated from the "invest and grow" component. This was a 2 percent sequential increase over the previous quarter, when revenue was 60 million pounds, and a 3 percent year-over-year increase from the fourth quarter of 2005. Adjusted gross margin was 42 million pounds during the fourth quarter or 68 percent of revenue, compared with 41 million pounds in the third quarter of 2006 and 42 million pounds in the fourth quarter of 2005.

Cost of revenue, which includes cost of access, real estate, network and operations, third party maintenance and cost of equipment sales, was 159 million pounds for the full year, compared with 146 million pounds in 2005. The increase was attributable to higher cost of access expense as a result of certain one-time benefits in 2005, higher carrier sales volumes and contract novations in 2006 for certain customers, along with higher equipment sales costs, higher real estate, network and operations costs as a result of credits and one-time gains and benefits in 2005. Sales, general and administrative expenses (SG&A) were 31 million pounds for the year, relatively flat from 2005.

For the fourth quarter, the company reported cost of revenue expense of 43 million pounds, compared to 39 million pounds in the third quarter and 34 million pounds in the fourth quarter of 2005. The sequential increase was attributable to equipment sales to one of GCUK's largest customers. The year-over-year increase was due to the equipment sales in the fourth quarter as well as a rates rebate received in the fourth quarter of 2005. SG&A in the fourth quarter was 9 million pounds, compared with 7 million pounds in the third quarter and 6 million pounds in the fourth quarter of 2005. During the fourth quarter, the company recognized 2 million pounds of restructuring charges relating to the acquisition of Fibernet. Without it, SG&A would have been flat sequentially.

Earnings

GCUK's EBITDA for 2006, as defined in Table 5 that follows, was 62 million pounds, compared with 66 million pounds in 2005. In the fourth quarter, the company recorded EBITDA of 20 million pounds, compared with 15 million pounds in the third quarter and 18 million pounds in the fourth quarter of 2005. Fourth quarter and full year EBITDA reflects an 8 million pound net gain arising from the acquisition of Fibernet (see Table 2 for reference). Included in this net gain is the deemed settlement of approximately 1 million pounds of deferred revenue with Fibernet. Excluding the 8 million pound net gain on the acquisition of Fibernet and the 1 million pound deemed settlement of deferred revenue, GCUK would have recorded EBITDA of 13 million pounds in the fourth quarter.

GCUK's net income for 2006 was 13 million pounds, compared with 8 million pounds in 2005. During the fourth quarter, GCUK recorded a net loss of 2 million pounds, compared with income of 4 million pounds in the third quarter and 10 million pounds in the fourth quarter of 2005. The company reduced its deferred tax asset by 9 million pounds during the fourth quarter, due to an estimate change of the future realization of the company's deferred tax assets.

Cash Position

As of December 31, 2006, GCUK had 40 million pounds of cash and cash equivalents. In 2006, GCUK generated cash from operations (before interest payments) of 61 million pounds and made interest payments of 26 million pounds on its senior secured notes and capital leases. GCUK made net loans of 28 million pounds to subsidiaries of Global Crossing Limited and used 26 million pounds for capital expenditures and principal payments on capital leases. In addition, it spent 53 million pounds on the acquisition of Fibernet; Fibernet had a cash balance of 8 million pounds at December 28, 2006. The acquisition was funded through the sale of additional senior secured notes in December 2006, which resulted in net proceeds of 56 million pounds.

Non-GAAP Financial Metrics

Consistent with the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC's) Regulation G, the attached schedules include definitions of EBITDA and adjusted gross margin, which are non-GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) financial metrics, as well as reconciliations of such measures to the most directly comparable financial metrics calculated and presented in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

International Financial Reporting Standards

GCUK's results reported here include audited consolidated financial results for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, unaudited consolidated financial results for the three months ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 and audited consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, in accordance with IFRS, as adopted by the European Union. GCUK's fourth quarter 2006 and 2005, as well as full year 2006 and 2005 results, were included in Global Crossing's consolidated results previously reported on March 16, 2007, in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Conference Call

Management has scheduled a conference call for Thursday, April 19, 2007, at 9:00 a.m. EDT/2:00 p.m. BST to discuss GCUK's financial results. The call may be accessed by dialing +1 212 346 6553 or +44 (0) 870 001 3140. Callers are advised to dial in 15 minutes prior to the 9:00 a.m. EDT start time. The call will also be Webcast at http://investors.globalcrossing.com/results.cfm.

A replay of the call will be available on Thursday, April 19, 2007, beginning at 11:00 a.m. EDT/4:00 p.m. BST and will be accessible until Thursday, April 26, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. EDT/4:00 p.m. BST. To access the replay, dial +1 402 977 9140 or +1 800 633 8284 and enter reservation number 21336317. UK callers may access the replay by dialing +44 (0) 870 000 3081 or 0800 692 0831 and entering reservation number 21336317.

ABOUT GLOBAL CROSSING (UK) TELECOMMUNICATIONS LIMITED

Global Crossing (UK) Telecommunications Limited provides a full range of managed telecommunications services in a secure environment ideally suited for IP-based business applications. The company provides managed voice, data, Internet and e-commerce solutions to the strong and established commercial customer base, including more than 100 UK government departments, as well as systems integrators, rail sector customers and major corporate clients. In addition, GCUK provides carrier services to national and international communications service providers.

Global Crossing (UK) Telecommunications operates a high-capacity UK network connecting 150 towns and cities and reaching within just over one mile of 64 percent of UK businesses. The UK network is linked into the wider Global Crossing network that connects more than 300 major cities in 29 countries worldwide, and delivers services to more than 600 cities in 60 countries and 6 continents around the globe.

ABOUT GLOBAL CROSSING

Global Crossing provides telecommunications solutions over the world's first integrated global IP-based network. Its core network connects more than 300 cities in 29 countries worldwide, and delivers services to more than 600 cities in 60 countries and 6 continents around the globe. The company's global sales and support model matches the network footprint and, like the network, delivers a consistent customer experience worldwide.

Global Crossing IP services are global in scale, linking the world's enterprises, governments and carriers with customers, employees and partners worldwide in a secure environment that is ideally suited for IP-based business applications, allowing e-commerce to thrive. The company offers a full range of managed data, voice and security products, to approximately 40 percent of the Fortune 500, as well as 700 carriers, mobile operators and ISPs. Its Professional Services and Managed Solutions provide VoIP, security and network consulting and management services to support its Global Crossing IP VPN service and Global Crossing VoIP services. Global Crossing was the first -- and remains the only -- global communications provider with IPv6 natively deployed in its network.

Please visit http://www.globalcrossing.com/ or blogs.globalcrossing.com/ for more information about Global Crossing.

This press release contains statements about expected future events and financial results that are forward-looking and subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause GCUK's actual results to differ materially, including: The ability to successfully integrate the Fibernet business and realize the benefits anticipated from the acquisition of Fibernet; increased competition in the marketplace and pricing pressures resulting from technology advances and regulatory changes; competitive disadvantages relative to competitors with superior resources; the concentration of revenue in a limited number of customers, and the rights of such customers to terminate their contracts or to simply cease purchasing services thereunder; the reliance on a limited number of third party suppliers; covenants in the senior notes indenture which restrict the company's financial and operational flexibility; slower than anticipated adoption by customers of next generation products; the dependence on a number of key personnel; the influence of the company's parent, and possible conflicts of interest of the parent or of certain of GCUK's directors and officers; exposure to unreserved contingent liabilities; and other risks referenced from time to time in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company undertakes no duty to update information contained in this press release or in other public disclosures at any time.

CONTACT GLOBAL CROSSING: Press Contacts Becky Yeamans + 1 973 937 0155 PR@globalcrossing.com Jo Graves Europe + 44 (0) 1256 858 403 jo.graves@globalcrossing.com Analysts/Investors Contact Laurinda Pang + 1 800 836 0342 glbc@globalcrossing.com Gino Mathew Europe + 1 800 836 0342 glbc@globalcrossing.com IR/PR1 7 Financial Tables Follow Global Crossing (UK) Telecommunications Limited and Subsidiaries Summary of Consolidated Revenues Results below are in pounds sterling in thousands. Three months ended Year ended December December December December 31, 2006 31, 2005 31, 2006 31, 2005 (unaudited) (unaudited) Revenues: Enterprise and carrier data 60,401 59,282 235,693 237,553 Wholesale voice 1,155 382 4,394 1,445 61,556 59,664 240,087 238,998 Global Crossing group companies 151 126 525 500 Consolidated revenues 61,707 59,790 240,612 239,498

On October 11, 2006, GC Acquisitions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Global Grossing Limited and affiliate of Global Crossing (UK) Telecommunications Ltd. (GCUK), took control of Fibernet Group Plc (Fibernet), and since that date the results of Fibernet have been consolidated into Global Crossing's results. On December 28, 2006, GCUK acquired all of Fibernet's UK operations from GC Acquisitions. Accordingly, Fibernet's UK operation results are included in GCUK's 2006 results as of December 28, 2006.

Global Crossing (UK) Telecommunications Limited and Subsidiaries Consolidated Statements of Operations Results below are in pounds sterling in thousands. Three months ended Year ended IFRS in IFRS Reporting Format December December December December 31, 31, 31, 31, 2006 2005 2006 2005 (unaudited) (unaudited) Revenue 61,707 59,790 240,612 239,498 Cost of sales (40,295) (32,198) (147,481) (136,317) Gross profit 21,412 27,592 93,131 103,181 Distribution costs (2,822) (2,412) (10,385) (10,009) Administrative expenses (13,319) (10,924) (53,683) (47,738) Net gain arising from acquisition of Fibernet 8,453 - 8,453 - Operating profit 13,724 14,256 37,516 45,434 Finance revenue (20) 1,414 1,503 2,206 Finance charges (4,327) (9,488) (16,191) (42,125) Profit before tax 9,377 6,182 22,828 5,515 Tax (charge) benefit (11,020) 3,510 (9,377) 2,477 Profit (loss) for the period (1,643) 9,692 13,451 7,992 Three months ended Year ended IFRS in U.S. Reporting Format December December December December 31, 31, 31, 31, 2006 2005 2006 2005 (unaudited)(unaudited)(unaudited)(unaudited) REVENUES 61,707 59,790 240,612 239,498 Cost of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization shown separately below) Cost of access (19,678) (17,737) (76,975) (71,969) Real estate, network and (9,543) (5,790) (38,461) (31,780) operations Third party maintenance (3,938) (4,306) (16,632) (17,628) Cost of equipment sales (9,701) (6,640) (26,779) (24,360) Total cost of revenue (42,860) (34,473) (158,847) (145,737) Selling, general and administrative (9,115) (6,499) (30,885) (31,123) Depreciation and amortization (6,387) (3,383) (24,551) (20,104) Total operating expenses (58,362) (44,355) (214,283) (196,964) OPERATING INCOME 3,345 15,435 26,329 42,534 OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) Interest expense, net (7,828) (5,591) (26,740) (27,739) Other income expense, net 12,112 (3,662) 21,491 (9,280) INCOME BEFORE BENEFIT (PROVISION) FOR INCOME TAXES 7,629 6,182 21,080 5,515 Benefit (provision) for income taxes (11,020) 3,510 (9,377) 2,477 Extraordinary gain, net of tax 1,748 - 1,748 - NET INCOME (LOSS) (1,643) 9,692 13,451 7,992

Note: The classification differences between reporting under IFRS and U.S. GAAP are as follows:

Cost of sales:

Under IFRS, the company includes cost of access, third party maintenance, customer-specific costs and depreciation on network assets within cost of sales.

Cost of revenue:

Under U.S. GAAP, the company includes cost of access, real estate, network and operations, third party maintenance and cost of equipment sales within cost of revenue.

Foreign currency gains/(losses):

Under IFRS, the company includes foreign currency gains and losses within operating profit, except for those related to the senior secured notes, which are included in finance costs, and those related to loans to related parties, which are included in finance revenue. Under U.S. GAAP, all foreign exchange gains/(losses) are included in other income (expense), net.

Net gain arising from acquisition of Fibernet:

Under IFRS, the company includes the gain on settlement o contracts due to Fibernet acquisition (8,411 pounds sterling), the gain on recognition of negative goodwill (1,748 pounds) and charges related to restructuring Fibernet's operations (1,706 pounds) in net gain arising from acquisition of Fibernet within operating profit. Under U.S. GAAP, the gain on settlement of contracts due to Fibernet acquisition is included in other income (expense), net; the gain on recognition of negative goodwill is recognized as an extraordinary gain, net of tax; and charges related to restructuring Fibernet's operations are included in sales, general and administrative expenses.

Global Crossing (UK) Telecommunications Limited and Subsidiaries Consolidated Balance Sheets Results below are in pounds sterling in thousands. December 31, December 31, 2006 2005 Non-current assets Intangible assets, net 14,241 1,296 Property, plant and equipment, net 182,556 129,005 Investment in associate 163 4 Retirement benefit asset 922 1,106 Derivative financial instrument - 1,245 Trade and other receivables 33,130 3,669 Deferred tax asset 5,262 8,148 236,274 144,473 Current assets Inventory 1,112 - Trade and other receivables 59,182 59,954 Deferred tax asset - 5,693 Derivative financial instrument - 415 Cash and cash equivalents 40,309 44,847 100,603 110,909 Total assets 336,877 255,382 Current liabilities Trade and other payables (77,980) (68,486) Senior secured notes - (13,997) Deferred revenue (48,005) (30,823) Provisions (3,266) (2,980) Obligations under finance leases (9,214) (6,681) Derivative financial instrument (894) - (139,359) (122,967) Non-current liabilities Trade and other payables (647) - Senior secured notes (249,631) (195,097) Deferred revenue (109,765) (103,850) Retirement benefit obligation (2,808) (2,922) Provisions (5,243) (11,603) Obligations under finance leases (23,209) (23,661) Derivative financial instrument (1,789) - (393,092) (337,133) Total liabilities (532,451) (460,100) Net liabilities (195,574) (204,718) Capital and reserves Equity share capital 101 101 Capital reserve 25,368 25,151 Hedging reserve (2,616) 1,908 Accumulated deficit (218,427) (231,878) Total equity (195,574) (204,718)

Global Crossing (UK) Telecommunications Limited and Subsidiaries Consolidated Cash Flow Statements Results below are in pounds sterling in thousands. For the year ended December 31, December 31, 2006 2005 Operating activities Profit for the period 13,451 7,992 Adjustments for: Finance costs, net 14,688 39,919 Income tax 9,377 (2,477) Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 21,817 18,334 Amortization of intangible assets 1,120 832 Share based payment expense 217 2,089 Gain on settlement of contracts due to Fibernet acquisition (8,411) - Gain on recognition of negative goodwill (1,748) - Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment 168 715 Equity pick up in associate (159) - Change in provisions (6,582) 1,917 Change in operating working capital 9,204 1,447 Change in other assets and liabilities 8,231 (6,206) Cash generated from operations 61,373 64,562 Interest paid (26,463) (26,924) Net cash provided from operating activities 34,910 37,638 Investing activities Interest received 3,740 1,479 Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment 8 10 Purchase of property, plant and equipment (20,435) (9,452) Acquisition of subsidiary, net of cash acquired (45,013) - Net cash used in investing activities (61,700) (7,963) Financing activities Loans provided to group companies (43,835) - Loans repaid by group companies 16,114 - STT Bridge loan facility - - Senior secured notes, net 55,394 - Repayments of capital elements under finance leases (5,421) (6,021) Net cash provided by financing activities 22,252 (6,021) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (4,538) 23,654 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 44,847 21,193 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 40,309 44,847 Non-cash investing activities: Capital lease and debt obligations incurred 5,072 691

Global Crossing (UK) Telecommunications Limited and Subsidiaries Reconciliation of IFRS EBITDA to Profit (Loss) for the Period (unaudited) Results below are in pounds sterling in thousands. Three months ended Year ended December 31, December 31, December 31, December 31, 2006 2005 2006 2005 (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) IFRS EBITDA 20,111 17,639 62,067 65,538 Depreciation and amortization (6,387) (3,383) (24,551) (20,104) Finance revenue (20) 1,414 1,503 2,206 Finance costs (4,327) (9,488) (16,191) (42,125) Taxation (11,020) 3,510 (9,377) 2,477 Profit (loss) for period (1,643) 9,692 13,451 7,992

Consistent with the SEC's Regulation G, the foregoing table provides a reconciliation of EBITDA, which is considered a non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) financial metric, to profit (loss) for the period, which is the most directly comparable IFRS measure. Management believes that EBITDA is a relevant indicator of operating performance, especially in a capital-intensive industry such as telecommunications. EBITDA is an important aspect of the company's internal reporting and is also used by the investment community in assessing financial performance. This non-GAAP measure should be used in addition to, but not as a substitute for, the analysis provided in the consolidated statement of operations.

Definition:

IFRS EBITDA consists of profit (loss) for the period before taxation, finance costs, finance revenue and depreciation and amortization expense recorded to cost of sales and administrative expenses.

Global Crossing (UK) Telecommunications Limited and Subsidiaries Reconciliation of Profit (Loss) Under IFRS to U.S. GAAP Results below are in pounds sterling in thousands. Three months ended Year ended December 31, December 31, December 31, December 31, 2006 2005 2006 2005 (unaudited) (unaudited) Profit (loss) reported under IFRS (1,643) 9,692 13,451 7,992 Reconciling items: Push down of Global Crossing's fresh start accounting: - Deferred income (1,133) (1,143) (4,556) (4,498) Long-term IRU agreements (87) (92) (348) (366) Restructuring costs (20) 1,747 (201) 1,802 Pensions 11 15 12 2 Dilapidation provisions (39) 82 61 326 Share-based compensation 87 (93) (136) (264) Income taxes 106 (6,289) (2,436) (7,240) Purchase accounting - restructuring 1,706 - 1,706 - Purchase accounting - goodwill (1,748) - (1,748) - Income (loss) under U.S. GAAP (2,760) 3,919 5,805 (2,246)

Global Crossing (UK) Telecommunications Limited and Subsidiaries Reconciliation of Adjusted Gross Margin to Gross Profit (unaudited) Results below are in pounds sterling in thousands. Three months ended Year ended December December December December 31, 31, 31, 31, 2006 2005 2006 2005 (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) Adjusted Gross Margin 42,029 42,053 163,637 167,529 Less: Customer-specific costs (10,782) (7,617) (31,117) (28,586) Third-party maintenance (3,938) (4,306) (16,632) (17,628) Depreciation & amortization (included within cost of sales) (5,897) (2,538) (22,757) (18,134) Gross Profit (IFRS) 21,412 27,592 93,131 103,181

Consistent with the SEC's Regulation G, the foregoing table provides a reconciliation of adjusted gross margin, which is considered a non-GAAP financial metric, to gross profit, which is the most directly comparable IFRS measure. Adjusted gross margin is provided to increase the comparability to the parent company's financial presentations, which include this metric.

Definitions: Adjusted gross margin is revenue minus cost of access.

Gross profit is revenue minus cost of access, customer-specific costs, third party maintenance and depreciation and amortization recorded to cost of sales.

Global Crossing

CONTACT: Press, Becky Yeamans, + 1-973-937-0155, PR@globalcrossing.com,
Jo Graves, Europe, + 44-1256-858-403, or jo.graves@globalcrossing.com, or
Investors, Laurinda Pang or Gino Mathew, Europe, 1-800-836-0342, or
glbc@globalcrossing.com, all of Global Crossing

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RDM Corporation announces sale of minority position in Xign- One-time gain expected to be $0.12 to $0.18 per share -Toronto Stock Exchange Symbol: RC

WATERLOO, ON, April 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- RDM Corporation (TSX: RC) today announced that Xign Corporation has signed an agreement to sell Xign to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Upon completion of the transaction RDM expects to receive net cash proceeds of approximately $9.0 million ($7.95 million U.S.). In addition, RDM may receive additional proceeds of up to $1.2 million ($1.05 million U.S.) which are being held in escrow for a one year period from the closing date. The amount received from escrow is impacted by a number of items including the final purchase price adjustments.

The closing of the transaction is subject to shareholder approval, U.S. regulatory approval and customary closing conditions, and is expected to occur within RDM's current fiscal year which ends September 30, 2007. Upon closing RDM expects to record a one-time after-tax gain of approximately $2.6 million to $3.8 million, or $0.12 to $0.18 per share depending on the escrow amount. There are no tax consequences of the sale given the tax basis of the investment. All figures are quoted in Canadian dollars based on current exchange rates unless otherwise stated.

Other than the one-time gain and cash infusion, the sale of Xign will have no impact on RDM's operations or reported financial results. Following the closing there will be no ongoing affiliation between RDM and Xign, and no director or employee of RDM will have any direct or indirect interest in Xign.

"This transaction will benefit RDM by enabling us to more effectively redeploy capital to growth opportunities," said Douglas Newman, President and CEO of RDM Corporation.

About RDM Corporation

RDM Corporation is headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol RC. RDM is a leading provider of specialized software and hardware products for electronic payment processing. RDM has pioneered electronic cheque conversion systems and web-based image and transaction management services for banks, retailers, payment processors and government agencies. RDM's Image & Transaction Management System (ITMS) is an industry leading e-cheque processing solution whereby transaction information can be remotely captured and processed electronically from distributed locations, freeing up significant customer float time and significantly reducing costs associated with returned checks. For further information, visit RDM's website at http://www.rdmcorp.com/.

RDM Corporation

CONTACT: Jeff Codispodi, Investor Relations, The Equicom Group Inc.,
(416) 815-0700 ext. 261 phone, (416) 815-0080 fax,
jcodispodi@equicomgroup.com; James Merwin, Chief Financial Officer, RDM
Corporation, (519) 746-8483 ext. 284 phone, (519) 746-3317 fax,
jmerwin@rdmcorp.com

WESCO International, Inc. Reports Record Sales for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2007Sales Increased 15%; Adjusted Net Income Increased 16%; 3 Million Shares Repurchased

PITTSBURGH, April 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- WESCO International, Inc. , a leading provider of electrical MRO products, construction materials and advanced integrated supply procurement outsourcing services, today announced its first quarter 2007 financial results.

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Diluted earnings per share in the current quarter were $0.93 per share, compared with $0.86 per share in the first quarter of 2006. Included in the current quarter were nonrecurring items totaling a net charge of $0.06 per share. The nonrecurring items were comprised of an after-tax charge of $4.9 million, or $0.09 per share, relating to the settlement of litigation and an after-tax gain of $1.6 million, or $0.03 per share, resulting from a change in the accounting treatment of WESCO's accounts receivable securitization facility. Net income in the first quarter was $48.2 million in 2007 versus $44.5 million in the comparable 2006 quarter.

Consolidated net sales for the first quarter 2007 were $1,450.6 million compared with $1,265.5 million in the first quarter of 2006, an increase of 15%. Sales in the current quarter from Communications Supply Corporation ("CSC"), acquired in the fourth quarter of 2006, were approximately $160 million. Gross margin for the quarter improved to 20.6% versus 20.0% reported for the comparable quarter last year. Operating income for the quarter totaled $82.5 million, an increase of 7% over the $76.9 million earned in the first quarter of 2006. Adjusting for the one-time litigation cost, operating income increased by 17%. Depreciation and amortization included in operating income was $8.9 million in the first quarter of 2007 compared to $6.3 million in the first quarter of 2006.

Free cash flow was $73 million. During the quarter WESCO purchased over three million shares of its stock for approximately $198 million under a previously announced $400 million share repurchase program. Since 2004, expenditures of over $1 billion on acquisitions and share repurchases have been made. At March 31, 2007, financial leverage, defined as total debt divided by EBITDA, was 3.1 times and compares to the year-end 2004 level of 3.7 times.

Stephen A. Van Oss, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, stated, "During the quarter, we achieved a record level of sales and first quarter records for operating profit and net income. Excellent free cash flow and our flexible capital structure allowed us to get a good start on our $400 million share repurchase program, which we expect to complete over the next 12 months."

Mr. Van Oss continued, "Although overall financial performance and profitability ratios, adjusted for one-time litigation expenses, were in line with our longer term expectations, organic sales growth and incremental profitability were below internal targets as we responded to a transitioning economy and lower commodity prices. Core electrical sales rose 2%, while sales at our most recent acquisition, CSC, added 13% to consolidated sales revenue. Gross margins were maintained despite margin compression in a few commodity based categories. Our operating cost expense ratio was above target due to the lower than expected sales for the quarter, but supports our current outlook for the remainder of 2007."

"With regard to our acquisition program," added Van Oss, "CSC is performing slightly better than our initial projections, and operational integration activities are on track. We remain committed to full year 2007 earnings accretion of $0.35-0.40 per share. We are particularly pleased with the early progress being made in joint sales and service activities and the identification of numerous growth opportunities."

Roy W. Haley, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "It has been and continues to be our view that the U.S. economy is quite resilient. Even though there has been a slowdown in activity, market conditions, in the aggregate, remain favorable for our business. As reported, we have encountered unanticipated sales weakness in early 2007, as capital expenditures and large construction project spending have developed more slowly than expected. Nevertheless, we know that there is a lot of future business being developed. A growing backlog of orders for future business and positive feedback from customers and our sales personnel support our expectations that full year results for organic sales growth will be in the range of 6-8%. This level of organic growth, successful development of acquisition synergies, and ongoing productivity enhancement initiatives are expected to help us achieve new year over year records for both sales and profitability."

Teleconference

WESCO will conduct a teleconference to discuss the first quarter earnings as described in this News Release on Thursday, April 19, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. E.D.T. The conference call will be broadcast live over the Internet and can be accessed from the Company's website at http://www.wesco.com/. The conference call will be archived on this Internet site for seven days.

WESCO International, Inc. is a publicly traded Fortune 500 holding company, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, whose primary operating entity is WESCO Distribution, Inc. WESCO Distribution is a leading distributor of electrical construction products and electrical and industrial maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) supplies, and is the nation's largest provider of integrated supply services. 2006 annual sales were approximately $5.3 billion. The Company employs approximately 7,000 people, maintains relationships with over 29,000 suppliers, and serves more than 110,000 customers worldwide. Major markets include commercial and industrial firms, contractors, government agencies, educational institutions, telecommunications businesses and utilities. WESCO operates seven fully automated distribution centers and approximately 400 full-service branches in North America and selected international markets, providing a local presence for area customers and a global network to serve multi-location businesses and multi-national corporations.

The matters discussed herein may contain forward-looking statements that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. Certain of these risks are set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, as well as the Company's other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

WESCO INTERNATIONAL, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (dollar amounts in millions, except per share amounts) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 March 31, 2006 Net sales $1,450.6 $ 1,265.5 Cost of goods sold (excluding depreciation and amortization below) 1,151.6 1,012.4 Gross profit 299.0 20.6% 253.1 20.0% Selling, general and administrative expenses 207.6 14.3% 169.9 13.4% Depreciation and amortization 8.9 6.3 Income from operations 82.5 5.7% 76.9 6.1% Interest expense, net 12.2 6.4 Other expenses -- 5.0 Income before income taxes 70.3 4.8% 65.5 5.2% Provision for income taxes 22.1 21.0 Net income 48.2 3.3% $ 44.5 3.5% Diluted earnings per common share $0.93 $ 0.86 Weighted average common shares outstanding and common share equivalents used in computing diluted earnings per share (in millions) 52.0 51.5

Note: As previously reported on March 1, 2007, in WESCO's Annual Report on Form 10-K, WESCO amended and restated its accounts receivable securitization facility as of December 29, 2006. Prior to the amendment and restatement, interest expense and other costs related to the Receivables Facility were recorded as other expense in the consolidated statement of income. As of March 31, 2007, costs associated with the Receivables Facility totaled $6.2 million and are included within interest expense in the consolidated statement of income.

WESCO INTERNATIONAL, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (dollar amounts in millions) (Unaudited) March 31, December 31, Assets 2007 2006 Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 55.4 $ 73.4 Trade accounts receivable (See Note) 865.7 830.0 Inventories, net 606.1 613.6 Other current assets 90.7 101.1 Total current assets 1,617.9 1,618.1 Other assets 1,201.9 1,205.9 Total assets $2,819.8 $2,824.0 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current Liabilities Accounts payable $ 646.6 $ 590.3 Other current liabilities 596.6 563.4 Total current liabilities 1,243.2 1,153.7 Long-term debt (See Note) 777.2 743.9 Other noncurrent liabilities 176.2 163.2 Total liabilities 2,196.6 2,060.8 Stockholders' Equity Total stockholders' equity 623.2 763.2 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $2,819.8 $2,824.0

Note: As previously noted, WESCO amended and restated its accounts receivable securitization facility as of December 29, 2006. Historically, accounts receivable sold under the facility were removed from the consolidated balance sheet and accounted for as an off-balance sheet arrangement. Effective with the amendment, sales of accounts receivable pursuant to the facility no longer qualify for "sale treatment" under GAAP. Therefore, the consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 reflect $440 million and $390.5 million of additional accounts receivable and related borrowings.

WESCO INTERNATIONAL, INC. RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (dollar amounts in millions) (Unaudited) Twelve Months Twelve Months Ended Ended Financial Leverage: March 31, 2007 December 31, 2004 Income from operations $ 370,593 $ 149,446 Depreciation and amortization 31,308 18,143 EBITDA $ 401,901 167,589 A/R Securitization Program $ -- $ 208,000 Short term debt 465,000 -- Current debt 2,611 31,413 Long term debt 777,238 386,173 Total debt $ 1,244,849 $ 625,586 Financial leverage ratio 3.1 3.7

Note: As previously noted, WESCO amended and restated its accounts receivable securitization facility as of December 29, 2006, which changed the accounting treatment for borrowings under the facility and accounts receivable to "on-balance sheet" from "off-balance sheet". As of March 31, 2007, borrowings outstanding under the Receivables Facility totaled $440 million and are included within short term debt. Total indebtedness (including A/R Securitization Program) is provided by the Company for use in calculation of the Company's financial leverage ratio.

Three Months Ended Free Cash Flow: March 31, 2007 Cash flow provided by operations $ 75,637 Less: Capital expenditures (2,848) Free cash flow (excluding effects of A/R Securitization Program) (See Note) $ 72,789

Note: Free cash flow is provided by the Company as an additional liquidity measure. Capital expenditures are deducted from operating cash flow to determine free cash flow. This amount represents excess funds available to management to service all of its financing needs.

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CONTACT: Stephen A. Van Oss, Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial and Administrative Officer of WESCO International, Inc., +1-
412-454-2271, Fax: +1-412-454-2477

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

American Reprographics Company to Host Teleconference on First Quarter 2007 Financial Results

GLENDALE, Calif., April 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Reprographics Company will host a teleconference to announce first quarter 2007 financial results followed by Q&A.

When: Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:00 P.M. Pacific Time (5:00 P.M. Eastern Time) Who: Mohan Chandramohan, Chairman and CEO Suri Suriyakumar, President and COO Jonathan Mather, CFO What: American Reprographics Company will host a teleconference to announce first quarter results. How: Dial 866-831-6272 (domestic) or 617-213-8859 (international) to listen in to the call. The conference call passcode is "11625920". A live Webcast will also be made available at http://www.e-arc.com/. A replay will be available approximately one hour after the call for seven days following the call's conclusion. To access the replay, dial 617-801-6888. The replay passcode is "45112964" A Web archive will be made available at http://www.e-arc.com/ for approximately 90 days following the call's conclusion. About American Reprographics Company

American Reprographics Company is the leading reprographics company in the United States providing business-to-business document management services to the architectural, engineering and construction, or AEC industries. The Company provides these services to companies in non-AEC industries, such as technology, financial services, retail, entertainment, and food and hospitality, which also require sophisticated document management services. American Reprographics Company provides its core services through its suite of reprographics technology products, a network of more than 200 locally-branded reprographics service centers across the U.S., and on-site at their customers' locations. The Company's service centers are arranged in a hub and satellite structure and are digitally connected as a cohesive network, allowing the provision of services both locally and nationally to more than 100,000 active customers.

American Reprographics Company

CONTACT: David Stickney, VP of Corporate Communications,
+1-925-949-5100, or dstickney@e-arc.com; or Brendan Lahiff, Financial
Dynamics, +1-415-439-4504, or brendan.lahiff@fd.com

Web site: http://www.e-arc.com/

DMGI Announces New Music AcquisitionsCompany Adds Music and Video From Todd Rundgren, The Alarm, Dwight Twilley, Richard Clayderman, and Wayne Newton to Growing Music Catalog

SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Digital Music Group, Inc. , a content owner and global leader in the digital distribution of independently owned music and video catalogs, today announced the acquisition of both music and video content through digital distribution, master purchase, and digital rights purchase agreements with artists including Todd Rundgren, The Alarm, Dwight Twilley, Richard Clayderman, and Wayne Newton. The total number of music tracks included under these agreements is approximately 3,000.

"DMGI continues to build its catalog with high quality content from legendary artists, including unreleased, rare, and never-before-heard tracks," said Mitchell Koulouris, Chief Executive Officer of DMGI. "Today's announcement of previously unreleased work by these artists underscores our commitment to acquiring and making available great music to fans and music enthusiasts around the world."

The agreements announced today include: * Todd Rundgren/Utopia: The Todd Rundgren and Utopia archive features approximately 2,000 never-before-released live recordings, demos, out-takes, and alternate versions from 1977 to 2000. It also includes a significant array of never-before seen video footage as well. Rundgren, both an accomplished songwriter and producer whose hits "I Saw the Light," "Can We Still Be Friends," "Hello, It's Me," and "Bang the Drum" vaulted him from a cult following to stardom, formed Utopia in the mid-1970s. The archive includes never before seen or heard rare audio and video performances from both Rundgren as a solo artist and Utopia. The first of these previously unreleased audio and video performances will be released in the summer of 2007. * The Alarm: One of the true powerhouses of the 1980s, The Alarm recorded some of the most important rock records of the decade including "Declaration" and "Strength." This video catalog features some of the great performances of the band including music videos and never before seen live performances. The catalog also features the VH1 special "Bands Reunited." * Dwight Twilley: This power pop icon scored two top-twenty hits with "I'm on Fire" in 1975 and "Girls" (featuring Tom Petty on background vocals) in 1984. This archive features never-before released masters from the power pop legend including demo recordings of "10,000 American Scuba Divers Dancing," "Wild Dogs," as well as other rare and previously-unreleased tracks. Also included are cover versions of The Beatles' "Come Together," Badfinger's "I Can't Take It," Marvin Gaye's "I'll Be Doggone," and Sam Cooke's "Twistin' the Night Away." These previously unreleased tracks will be issued in a series of five compilations starting in the summer of 2007. In addition, the compilation "The Best of the Rest of Dwight Twilley" will also be released in the summer of 2007 as well as an extended and remastered version of Twilley's classic Christmas album, "Have a Twilley Christmas." * Richard Clayderman: International pop instrumentalist Richard Clayderman is referred to in the Guinness Book of World Records as "the most successful pianist in the world." With a broad international following, Clayderman routinely sells out concerts and sells millions of records. His first album sold more than 20 million copies and a live concert broadcast on Chinese television in 1987 attracted more than 800 million viewers. This catalog features Clayderman at his best including nearly 1,000 never-before released romantic standards, ballads, and hits of the world. * Wayne Newton: Music legend Wayne Newton is best known for his phenomenal success as a performer in Las Vegas. As a recording artist in the 1960s and 1970s, Newton scored a number of memorable hits including "Danke Schoen," "Red Roses for A Blue Lady," and "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast." This catalog features tracks from this music legend that have never been previously available in digital channels. About DMGI

Founded in 2005, Digital Music Group Inc. is a content owner and global leader in the digital distribution of independently owned music and video content. DMGI acquires the digital rights to media catalogs and digitally encodes them into multiple formats for distribution to digital entertainment services operating over the Internet and wireless, cable and mobile networks. Our digital entertainment service partners include: the iTunes Store, Google Video, YouTube, AOL/In2TV, RealNetworks, Napster, Wal-Mart Music, MusicNet, Verizon, Sprint, InfoSpace, Moderati, Zingy, 9 Squared, and many others. For more information, please visit http://www.dmgi.com/.

Digital Music Group is a trademark of Digital Music Group, Inc. Other names mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements (including, without limitation, information regarding Digital Music Group's distribution of the Todd Rundgren, The Alarm, Dwight Twilley, Richard Clayderman, and Wayne Newton music and video catalogs and making these catalogs available through current and future digital entertainment services) that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause the results of Digital Music Group to differ materially from management's current expectations. Actual results may differ materially due to a number of factors including, among others: unforeseen difficulties assembling and processing the music and video content; the market demand for digital music and video recordings and potential changes in consumers' tastes and preferences in music and video; and our dependence on digital entertainment services for the distribution and sale of our music and video content. The matters discussed in this press release also involve risks and uncertainties described in Digital Music Group's most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Digital Music Group assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this release.

Press Contact Allen & Caron Inc.: Len Hall, VP Media Relations, Telephone: (949) 474-4300, e-mail: len@allencaron.com Investor Relations Contact Digital Music Group, Inc.: Karen Davis, Chief Financial Officer, Telephone: (916) 239-6010 x2505 Allen & Caron Inc.: Jesse Deal, Account Manager, Telephone: (212) 691-8087, e-mail: jesse@allencaron.com

Digital Music Group, Inc.

CONTACT: Media, Len Hall, VP Media Relations, +1-949-474-4300,
len@allencaron.com, or Investors, Jesse Deal, Account Manager,
+1-212-691-8087, jesse@allencaron.com, both of Allen & Caron Inc., for Digital
Music Group, Inc.; or Karen Davis, Chief Financial Officer of Digital Music
Group, Inc., +1-916-239-6010, ext. 2505

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

X-Digital Systems Inc. Acquires Certain Assets of StarGuide Digital Networks from DG FastChannel

LAS VEGAS, April 19 /PRNewswire/ -- NAB 2007 -- X-Digital Systems Inc. (XDS), a leading provider of next-generation multimedia communications systems, announced today that it has acquired certain assets of StarGuide Digital Networks from DG FastChannel, Inc. . As part of the agreement, X-Digital Systems has also secured a patent license for certain StarGuide patents. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

With this acquisition and licensing agreement, X-Digital will further its strategy of achieving growth through a combination of new business initiatives and strategic acquisitions, broadening its position as the leading provider of multimedia digital communications systems for the radio broadcast industry.

"StarGuide has a broad intellectual property portfolio, which provides us with a significant strategic advantage," said X-Digital Systems President and CEO, Ian Lerner. "By acquiring a license to its current technology platform we're deepening our commitment to the U.S. radio industry to deliver innovative products that help them to more effectively execute on their business goals. We plan to integrate StarGuide technology into our XDS-PRO line of satellite receivers, which will further our ability to provide our customers maximum flexibility and control over broadcast content, quality, and management."

The acquisition will also enable X-Digital to offer current users of the StarGuide II and StarGuide III receivers the ability to economically transition to the next generation of XDS-PRO receivers which offer copy splitting, targeted ad insertion, store and forward capacity to accommodate multiple time zones, and web-based network management.

About X-Digital Systems

X-Digital Systems, Inc. (XDS) designs, manufactures and sells satellite and terrestrial multimedia communication systems. Specializing in advanced systems for wireless and wired applications, X-Digital equipment features patent pending technology designed to deliver the reliability, flexibility, automation and quality needed for broadcasters worldwide to deliver next- generation, digital services over public and private networks. X-Digital is a privately held, employee-owned company headquartered in San Diego, CA with sales offices in Tokyo, Japan. For more information on the company or its products please visit http://www.xdigital.com/.

About DG FastChannel, Inc.

DG FastChannel delivers the standard in digital media services to the advertising, broadcast and publishing industries. DG FastChannel's innovative technology solutions help advertisers and agencies work faster, smarter and more competitively.

Offering both the ubiquitous reach of multicast satellite transmissions and the targeted capabilities of Internet technologies, DG FastChannel has deployed a suite of business intelligence and asset management tools and creative and production resources designed specifically for the advertising community. DG FastChannel's next generation distribution platform includes high definition electronic video distribution capabilities that streamline the advertising process from point of ingest via digital distribution to its edge- servers located at TV, cable and network broadcasters. DG FastChannel's online media distribution network and suite of products and services are relied upon by more than 5,000 advertisers and agencies, and over 21,000 online radio, television, cable, network and print publishing destinations. For more information visit http://www.dgfastchannel.com/.

X-Digital Systems Inc.

CONTACT: Ian Lerner, President and CEO of X-Digital Systems Inc.,
+1-858-452-2010, or ilerner@xdigital.com

Web site: http://www.xdigital.com/
http://www.dgfastchannel.com/

Win a Britney Spears Autographed iPodFans Across the Country Can Enter to Win the Midnight Fantasy Tick-Tock Photo Diary Contest on Britneyspearsbeauty.Com

NEW YORK, April 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Now you can listen to your favorite songs on an iPod signed by the world-famous pop star, Britney Spears! Elizabeth Arden is giving away ten limited-edition 30-gigabyte video iPod's autographed by Britney Spears as part of the Tick-Tock Photo Diary Contest, a three week competition that launches today on http://www.britneyspearsbeauty.com/.

The Tick-Tock Photo Diary Contest is in support of Britney's most recently launched fragrance, MIDNIGHT fantasy BRITNEY SPEARS(TM). Her newest scent is a sophisticated twist on fantasy BRITNEY SPEARS(TM), and the latest in a line of four record-setting scents.

Applicants can conceptualize their favorite midnight fantasy and send a photo entry that best conveys the experience to a panel of experts. Judges will select the top photos, which will be featured on the Britney Spears Beauty website. The ten winners will receive a 30-gigabyte video iPod autographed by Britney Spears. You can enter to win at http://www.britneyspearsbeauty.com/.

"Fragrances are one of the many ways I express my creativity," says Britney Spears. "My fans are so talented and I hope that they enjoy capturing their own creative visions with the Tick Tock Photo Diary Contest."

MIDNIGHT fantasy BRITNEY SPEARS(TM) is available at department stores nationwide. Find out more information about Britney Spears fragrances at http://www.britneyspearsbeauty.com/.

About Elizabeth Arden

Elizabeth Arden is a global prestige beauty products company. The Company's portfolio of brands includes the Elizabeth Arden fragrance brands: Red Door, Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue, Elizabeth Arden Green Tea and Elizabeth Arden Provocative Woman; the Elizabeth Taylor fragrance brands: White Diamonds and Elizabeth Taylor's Passion; the fragrance brands of Britney Spears: curious Britney Spears(TM) and fantasy Britney Spears(TM); the Hilary Duff fragrance With Love ... Hilary Duff; the Danielle Steel fragrance Danielle by Danielle Steel; the classic fragrances: Design, Giorgio Beverly Hills, Halston and Halston Z-14, White Shoulders and Wings; the men's fragrances: Daytona 500, GANT, Geoffrey Beene's Grey Flannel, the HUMMER(TM) Fragrance for Men and PS Fine Cologne for Men; and the designer fragrance brands of Alfred Sung, Badgley Mischka and Bob Mackie; the Elizabeth Arden skin care lines, including Ceramide, Intervene and PREVAGE(TM) anti-aging treatment and the Elizabeth Arden color cosmetics line.

Elizabeth Arden

CONTACT: Holly Jespersen, +1-212-536-9821, holly.jespersen@coburnww.com,
or Tessa Greenwood, +1-212-536-9833, tessa.greenwood@coburnww.com, both of
Coburn Communication

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

Executive Privileges Program Enhances Membership Value

BELLEVUE, Wash., April 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ITEX Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ITEX) , a leading marketplace for cashless business transactions, today announced the beta launch of ITEX Payroll Services, ITEX Job Listings and ITEX Supplemental Travel, key components of its new Executive Privileges Program.

The Executive Privileges Program provides ITEX members exclusive discounts and personalized benefits from selected name-brand businesses. The new program, provided by ITEX at no additional charge to its 22,000 member businesses across North America, complements its core cashless transaction system and further enhances the value of the ITEX Membership Trading Community(SM).

"We continue to deliver on our goals to provide real value in areas we believe help small businesses succeed," said ITEX Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Steven White. "At the same time, we intend to compliment our primary service of member businesses trading goods and services in cashless transactions using "ITEX dollars," connecting with more customers and saving money in a marketplace they value and trust."

The Executive Privileges Program components announced today include: -- ITEX Payroll Services -. giving member businesses access to a world-class provider of payroll services at discounted member-only terms. -- ITEX Job Listings -- an exclusive online job board, allowing ITEX Preferred Payment Plan members to distribute employment ads throughout the Simply Hired Network for only $10 ITEX dollars per ad. -- ITEX Supplemental Travel -. enabling ITEX members to book flights, hotels, cars and cruises at the best available cash rates.

"We believe by adding support services for our business base we will maximize sales effectiveness and increase member registrations, while allowing members to focus on their core responsibilities," said White. "We will continue to announce additional components and features of the Executive Privileges Program over the next several weeks."

The Executive Privileges Program leverages the bargaining power of the 22,000 ITEX businesses, which employ 100,000 individuals, to provide terms and rates that the businesses could not negotiate individually. ITEX will seek to partner with leading businesses to provide more exclusive offers and benefits that complement its cashless transaction system and enhance membership value.

About ITEX

ITEX, the Membership Trading Community(SM), is a leading marketplace for cashless business transactions in North America. ITEX processes more than $250 million a year in transactions by 22,000 member businesses managed by 95 franchisees and licensees. ITEX member businesses increase sales through an exclusive distribution channel by utilizing "ITEX Dollars" to exchange goods and services. ITEX is powered by ITEX Payment Systems, the leading payment technology platform for processing cashless business transactions. ITEX is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington.

For more information, please visit http://www.itex.com/

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties concerning our expected performance (as described without limitation in the quotations from current management in this release) and comments within the safe harbor provisions established under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted and reported results should not be considered as an indication of our future performance. We believe that these potential risks and uncertainties include, without limitation: the continuing development of successful marketing strategies for our concepts; our ability to sustain profitability; the availability of adequate working capital; our dependence both on key personnel and our broker network; and the effect of changes in the overall economy and in technology. Statements in this release should be evaluated in light of these factors. These risk factors and other important factors that could affect our business and financial results are discussed in our periodic reports and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Forms 10-KSB and Forms 10-QSB, which are available at http://www.sec.gov/, including under the caption, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations." All information set forth in this release is as of April 19, 2007, and ITEX undertakes no duty to update this information.

ITEX Corporation

CONTACT: Alan Zimmelman of ITEX Corporation, +1-425-463-4017, or
alan@itex.com

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

Microsoft Funds Massachusetts After-School Learning Programs Focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and MathU.S. Partners in Learning grants will help expand four groundbreaking organizations offering educational opportunities outside the classroom.

BOSTON, April 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- When Greg Schwartz first started After School Student Enterprise Teams (ASSET), an after-school entrepreneurship program for at-risk high school students, all he had were a few ice cream carts. He met with students after school, organized work teams and coached them through the process of running an ice cream business to teach critical business skills, including tracking daily sales, calculating profit and using technology to complete market research and promote products. ASSET, now recognized as having the potential of becoming a replicable education model, was one of four programs to receive a Massachusetts Education and Innovation Grant today from Microsoft Corp.'s U.S. Partners in Learning program.

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"Everyone learns differently, and many students don't thrive in a traditional classroom setting," said Schwartz, whose organization, Solutions Community Development Corp. Inc., runs the ASSET program for at-risk, low-income and minority students in Holyoke, Mass. "This grant from Microsoft will enable us to expand the ASSET model so other school groups can do what we've done and provide more students with a real-world setting that they are motivated to achieve in. These kids are getting life skills that will enable them to market themselves in the world."

Recipients of the Massachusetts Education and Innovation Grants will each receive from $50,000 to $150,000 over the next year to further develop their programs. The grants are designed to support innovative education programs in Massachusetts in the area of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), with a special focus on after-school learning. The grants are funded by Microsoft's U.S. Partners in Learning program, aimed at providing educators and schools with the tools and support they need to deliver on the promise of technology. In addition to being innovative, after-school programs focused on STEM learning, programs that win Massachusetts Education and Innovation Grants are scalable, collaborative, sustainable, sensitive to issues of equity, and successfully embrace the use of technology in teaching and learning.

The other winners of the Massachusetts Education and Innovation Grants are as follows:

* The Cohasset Center for Student Coastal Research (CSCR), in collaboration with Cohasset Middle High School, runs the Watershed Academy, an after-school program that engages students in hands-on learning, focused on a STEM curriculum. The grant money will enable Cohasset to double the number of Watershed Academy students and sustain the program year-round. * Quinsigamond Community College Foundation Inc. will develop an after-school and summer Advanced Robotics Intensive for up to 300 underserved students, grades 6 through 12, in 18 Worcester schools. The students will have the opportunity to participate on a robotics team, compete in tournaments, witness robotics at work in local companies, and receive career mentoring from industry professionals. This program will also give 18 Worcester teachers the opportunity to receive professional development in preparation for leading these after-school robotics intensives. * Northeastern University's Bootstrap program will leverage its existing and successful math and technology curriculum and integrate into Citizen Schools' existing after-school network.

"There is a growing body of research documenting the importance of after-school learning," said Mary Cullinane, director, U.S. Partners in Learning at Microsoft. "And as a technology company, we recognize the need to find creative ways to teach science, technology, engineering and math to help students become successful in the 21st century work force. These innovative programs have proved they can bring these critical disciplines to life."

The U.S. Partners in Learning grants are designed to support and grow proven, successful programs that positively affect K-12 public education in the United States through the innovative use of technology and that can be brought to a broader scale.

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Smith Micro's Consumer Group Launches MediaRECOVER(R) 4.0 for the PC and MacCompany Adds Powerful File Recovery Tool to Growing Photo Imaging and Data Security Product Line

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., April 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Smith Micro Software, Inc. Consumer Group today begins shipping MediaRECOVER(R) 4.0, a powerful and robust file recovery tool for today's digital media. The launch of MediaRECOVER for both Windows and Mac comes on the heels of last month's announcement in which the company entered into an exclusive publishing agreement with MediaRECOVER, LLC.

MediaRECOVER is an easy-to-use software tool that recovers pictures, music, video, and data files from memory cards, thumb drives, digital film as well as corrupted, accidentally erased or reformatted hard drives. MediaRECOVER retrieves over 300 hundred different file formats, more than any product in its category, including: jpegs, mpegs, mp3, mov, avi, wmv, pdf, doc, xls, ppt and "RAW" format images.

"The risk of damage or corruption to the data stored on digital cameras, mobile phones, flash drives and computers is an ongoing concern for owners. MediaRECOVER acts as a 'safety net' for these important files." said David Polzine, Product Manager, Smith Micro Software, Inc. "The inclusion of MediaRECOVER to our photo product portfolio is yet another demonstration of our commitment in providing our customers leading-edge technology solutions for today's digital world."

MediaRECOVER Protects Files From: -- Accidental erasure or reformatting -- Unexpected battery, or power failure -- Removal of card or drive while in use -- Inadvertent camera/computer shutdown -- Data corruption to critical areas -- Other events that could cause damage to the data structure Pricing and Availability:

MediaRECOVER 4.0 MSRP is $29.99. The application is available at the Smith Micro web store at: http://www.allume.com/mediarecover/ and popular retailers, catalogs and distribution partners worldwide.

System Requirements:

MediaRECOVER 4.0 is supported on Windows XP or Vista, or Mac OS X 10.4.1 or higher and requires a USB or Firewire card reader.

To learn more about MediaRECOVER and our complete line of software, visit: http://www.allume.com/.

About Smith Micro Software, Inc.:

Smith Micro Software, Inc., headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California, with offices in Europe and Asia develops and markets wireless communication, mobile device management, and utility software products. The company designs integrated cross platform, easy-to-use software for personal and business computing worldwide. With a focus on wireless, and Internet technologies, the company's products and services enable wireless communications, mobile device management, file and image compression, digital image and music management. The award-winning software solutions empower Windows and Macintosh users in the areas of information access, removal, recovery, security, and Internet distribution. Smith Micro's complete line of products is available through Smith Micro's Enterprise, Channel, OEM Sales Groups, and direct from our websites, retail and value-added resellers (VARs) partners. Smith Micro's common stock trades on The NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol SMSI.

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Disposable Insulin Nanopump From Debiotech and STMicroelectronics Marks Major Breakthrough in Diabetes TreatmentEnabled By Microfluidic and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, the Nanopump Aims to Broadly Improve Patients' Lives

LAUSANNE, Switzerland and GENEVA, April 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Debiotech and STMicroelectronics today announced a strategic cooperation agreement aimed at manufacturing and delivering to the market a unique miniaturized insulin-delivery pump. The Nanopump, which relies on microfluidic MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical System) technology, is a breakthrough concept that allows a tiny pump to be mounted on a disposable skin patch to provide continuous insulin infusion. The Nanopump will enable substantial advancements in the availability, treatment efficiency and the quality of life of diabetes patients. The original technology was awarded the Swiss Technology Award in 2006 and this agreement brings it closer to the market.

Insulin pump therapy, or Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion (CSII), is an increasingly attractive alternative to individual insulin injections that must be administered several times a day. With CSII, the patient is connected to a programmable pump attached to a storage reservoir, from which insulin is infused into the tissue under the skin. Continuous delivery throughout the day, more closely mimics the natural secretion of insulin from the pancreas.

The highly miniaturized disposable insulin pump combines Debiotech's expertise in insulin delivery with ST's strengths in manufacturing high-volume silicon-based microfluidic devices. Microfluidic technology allows the flow of very small amounts of fluids to be electronically controlled. This pump represents a significant step in the development and adoption of CSII therapy and the leading-edge technology will also find applications in many other biomedical applications.

Today, existing insulin pumps are about the size of a pager. The new ST- enabled Debiotech miniaturized MEMS device is about one quarter the size of these existing pumps and can be worn as a nearly invisible patch on the skin. The small size frees the patient from concerns with holding the pump in place and concealing it under clothing.

The MEMS-based Nanopump also provides better control of the administered insulin doses. Dosing precision is a critical factor in treatment efficacy and contributes to reducing adverse long-term consequences. The Nanopump is able to control delivery at the nanoliter level, very close to the physiological delivery of insulin. The device prevents over-dosing and detects under-delivery, occlusion, air bubbles and other potential malfunctions in the pump to further protect patients. As a disposable device, manufactured using high-volume semiconductor processing technologies, the MEMS-based Nanopump will also be much more affordable, allowing the patient or the health system to avoid the typical up-front investment associated with current pump solutions.

The insulin Nanopump, developed by Debiotech and industrialized by ST, represents the first use of microfluidic MEMS technology in diabetes treatment. Functional samples have already been produced and the two partners expect that a fully industrialized product, in the form of a disposable cartridge, will be available in selected markets in 2008. Debiotech will remain responsible for the commercialization of the product through its licenses with major players in the medical device market.

The industrialization efforts will leverage STMicroelectronics' growing experience in the biomedical market. Other bio-tech programs within ST's Microfluidic Division include the In-Check lab-on-chip platform, currently being applied to the detection of sepsis and Avian flu.

"ST's increasing focus on applying its semiconductor manufacturing processes and growing experience in microfluidic biotech applications affords us the potential to improve lives for millions of people around the world," said Anton Hofmeister, Group Vice President and General Manager of ST's Microfluidic Division. "Working with Debiotech, a leading developer of innovative biomedical applications, we are committed to the industrialization of the insulin Nanopump that aspires to push the boundaries of diabetes treatment."

"This collaboration with ST represents a major step in manufacturing of the Nanopump to make it available to a broad market at a cost compatible with a unique disposable use. ST is a world leader in MEMS manufacturing and we are very excited to be working together to bring a real innovation to diabetic patients, offering a new way to treat one of the most severe diseases of our century," said Frederic Neftel, MD, President & CEO of Debiotech SA.

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There are almost 250 million people affected by diabetes worldwide and the number is expected to grow over the next decade due to population growth, ageing and life style. Without proper treatment, diabetes can lead to cardiovascular disease, kidney failure, blindness, nerve damage, and ultimately death. Diabetes is a leading cause of death in most developed countries.

The market for insulin pump therapy is growing rapidly: according to HSBC(1), the worldwide market for insulin pump therapy is expected to grow from $800 million in 2004 to $1.6 billion by 2009.

(1) HSBC survey, 2005 About Debiotech

Debiotech specializes in the research and development of innovative medical devices in the field of implantable and external drug delivery systems, using micromechanics, nanotechnologies and MEMS, for the treatment of severe diseases (such as diabetes, renal failure, cardiovascular diseases and cancer) as well as novel technologies for the delivery of vaccines, diagnostic and imaging devices.

Debiotech has numerous exclusive license agreements with leading companies in the medical device and pharmaceutical fields and holds over 500 patents worldwide. Further information on Debiotech can be found at http://www.debiotech.com/.

About STMicroelectronics

STMicroelectronics is a global leader in developing and delivering semiconductor solutions across the spectrum of microelectronics applications. An unrivalled combination of silicon and system expertise, manufacturing strength, Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio and strategic partners positions the Company at the forefront of System-on-Chip (SoC) technology and its products play a key role in enabling today's convergence markets. The Company's shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange, on Euronext Paris and on the Milan Stock Exchange. In 2006, the Company's net revenues were $9.85 billion and net earnings were $782 million. Further information on ST can be found at http://www.st.com/.

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Verizon Business Delivers on Application Aware Strategy for the Global Market

READING, England, April 19 /PRNewswire/ --

- New Levels of Performance Now Achievable in Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America

Verizon Business customers in Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America can now achieve improved levels of performance for applications like voice over IP (VoIP), enterprise resource planning and video. The company today announced the next phase of its Application Aware reporting tools rollout, with the global availability of additional Application Aware network tools. Verizon Business announced its Application Aware network-management strategy in 2006.

Verizon Application Aware reporting tools were developed in response to Private IP customers' increasing dependence on real-time, network-centric applications. Using network-based, application-aware tools, customers can closely monitor and manage network and application performance and adjust capacity to meet changing requirements, thereby achieving network efficiencies.

"In recognition of the cost and capability benefits associated with converged voice, data and video, customers are increasingly moving towards an integrated IP environment," commented Roberta Mackintosh, director, international products for Verizon Business. "We're delighted to be expanding our application-aware capabilities to the global market. These network tools will provide our customers with the ability to assess how business applications are impacting the corporate wide network, and give approved applications the required priority in line with business and application requirements."

Verizon Business' next phase of Application Aware reporting tools capabilities are offered in conjunction with Centrisoft Corporation, and include a Network Assessment Service as well as Application Awareness and Prioritisation tools. These services build on and complement Verizon Business' existing Network Performance services which are already helping customers in Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America to monitor and manage the performance of their Private IP networks.

About Network Assessment Service

Network Assessment, helps Verizon Business' Private IP customers align network resources with their business strategy and performance data, easing the adoption of new technologies and identifying performance barriers that affect user productivity. Network managers gain enhanced visibility and the ability to view how enterprise applications affect both the wide area network and the performance of other applications in a dynamic network environment, thus giving companies enhanced ease and flexibility as they introduce new business processes.

About Application Awareness and Prioritisation Tools

Verizon Business' Application Analysis and Application Priority assist Private IP customers to optimize their multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) networks by providing streamlined, Web-based reports to evaluate application performance from the desktop and user level. With Application Priority, customers can control which applications take precedence for delivery through the network. This capability reduces the need for costly site-by-site router configurations and enables more specific marking by application versus broader marking by port. As a result, Private IP customers can adjust bandwidth and simplify network management in line with their business needs.

Verizon Application Aware reporting tools, in combination with Verizon Private IP, are now offered in 121 countries globally. Verizon Business' Network Assessment, Application Analysis and Application Priority tools, all powered by Centrisoft, can be deployed on any portion of a customer's network (whether on-net or off-net), regardless of network and location.

About Verizon Business

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

About Centrisoft Corporation

Centrisoft Corporation enables distributed enterprises to measure, manage and improve application response time, bandwidth utilization and voice quality over a wide area network. Centrisoft's managed service software provides a comprehensive view of network resource consumption by application and user, the ability to prioritize consumption of these network resources as well as dynamically allocate bandwidth based on business priorities. For more information, visit www.centrisoft.com.

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Verizon Business met en pratique sa stratégie << Application Aware >> sur le marché mondial

READING, L'Angleterre, April 19 /PRNewswire/ --

- De nouveaux niveaux de performance sont désormais accessibles aux clients de Verizon Business en Europe, Asie-Pacifique et Amérique latine.

Les clients de Verizon Business en Europe, en Asie-Pacifique et en Amérique latine peuvent désormais accéder à des performances évoluées pour leurs applications de Voix sur IP (VoIP), de planification des ressources de l'entreprise (ERP) ou de vidéo. La société vient d'annoncer que la distribution de ses outils de reporting Application Aware entrait dans une nouvelle phase, des outils de réseau Application Aware supplémentaires étant désormais disponibles mondialement. Application Aware (<< sensible aux applications >>) est une stratégie de gestion de réseau présentée par Verizon Business en 2006.

Les outils de reporting Verizon Application Aware ont été développés pour répondre au besoin grandissant d'applications réseau en temps réel des clients Private IP. En utilisant des outils applicatifs de gestion réseau, les clients Verizon Business peuvent surveiller et gérer très précisément la performance de leur réseau et de leurs applications. Cette solution leur permet également de régler efficacement la capacité du réseau selon l'évolution de leurs besoins. Ces derniers peuvent ainsi optimiser leurs coÃ»ts de façon considérable.

<< Compte tenu des avantages évidents de la convergence voix, données et vidéo en termes de coÃ»ts et de capacité, de plus en plus de clients se tournent vers un environnement IP intégré >>, a déclaré Roberta Mackintosh, Directeur Produits International de Verizon Business. << Nous sommes ravis de lancer sur le marché mondial nos nouvelles fonctionnalités de gestion réseau. Ces outils permettront à nos clients de réellement mesurer l'impact de leurs applications professionnelles sur l'ensemble de leur réseau entreprise et de définir des priorités conformément aux besoins de leur activité et des applications elles-mÃªmes. >>

La nouvelle phase des outils de reporting Application Aware de Verizon Business est proposée en partenariat avec Centrisoft Corporation ; elle comprend le service d'évaluation de réseau Network Assessment ainsi que des outils de hiérarchisation et de gestion des applications. Ces derniers reposent, tout en les complétant, sur les actuels services Network Performance de Verizon Business déjà utilisés par des clients en Europe, en Asie-Pacifique et en Amérique latine pour surveiller et gérer la performance de leurs réseaux Private IP.

Ã€ propos du Network Assessment Service

Network Assessment aide les clients Private IP de Verizon Business à gérer leurs ressources réseau en fonction de leur stratégie d'entreprise et des performances enregistrées. Il peut ainsi faciliter l'adoption de nouvelles technologies et la détection des problèmes de performances qui nuisent à la productivité des utilisateurs. Les gestionnaires de réseaux bénéficient d'une meilleure visibilité et ont la possibilité de visualiser l'impact des applications d'entreprise sur le réseau étendu (WAN) et sur la performance des autres applications dans un environnement réseau dynamique. Les entreprises disposent ainsi de plus de facilité et de flexibilité pour introduire de nouveaux processus métiers.

Ã€ propos des Outils de Gestion Réseau et de Gestion des Priorités

Les services << Application Awareness >> et << Prioritisation >> de Verizon Business aident les clients Private IP à optimiser leurs réseaux MPLS (Multi-Protocol Label Switching) en leur fournissant des rapports web simplifiés pour évaluer la performance des applications, au niveau du poste de travail et de l'utilisateur. Grâce à Application Priority, les clients peuvent par exemple déterminer quelle priorité accorder à une application pour son acheminement sur le réseau. Cette fonction permet d'éviter les coÃ»teuses configurations de routeur site par site et d'utiliser un marquage plus précis par application, au lieu d'un marquage plus général par port. Les clients Private IP peuvent ainsi gérer leur bande passante et faciliter la gestion de leur réseau en fonction de leurs besoins opérationnels.

Les outils de reporting Application Aware de Verizon Business, proposés en combinaison avec Verizon Private IP sont maintenant disponibles dans 121 pays. Les outils Network Assessment, Application Analysis et Application Priority de Verizon Business, qui font tous appel à Centrisoft, peuvent Ãªtre déployés sur n'importe quelle portion du réseau du client (on-net ou off-net), quels que soient le réseau et l'emplacement.

Ã€ propos de Verizon Business

Verizon Business, une division de Verizon Communications (code NYSE : VZ), est l'un des principaux fournisseurs de solutions avancées destinées aux grandes entreprises et aux administrations du monde entier dans le domaine des technologies de l'information et de la communication (TIC). En associant le plus vaste réseau international, des technologies de pointe et des moyens d'assistance spécialisés, Verizon Business procure des solutions opérationnelles innovantes et complètes à ses clients partout dans le monde. Pour tous renseignements complémentaires, veuillez consulter le site : www.verizonbusiness.com/fr.

A propos de Centrisoft Corporation

Centrisoft Corporation permet aux entreprises de mesurer, gérer er améliorer le temps de réponse de leurs applications, l'utilisation de leur bande passante et la qualité de voix sur leurs réseaux étendus. Les solutions de services managés de Centrisoft donnent ainsi à la fois une vue d'ensemble de l'utilisation des ressources réseau par application et par utilisateur, la possibilité de gérer la façon dont ses ressources sont utilisées et permettent également d'allouer de manière dynamique la bande passante en fonction des objectifs stratégiques de l'entreprise. Pour plus d'information, merci de consulter le site : www.centrisoft.com

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Marvell Announces Support for UMPC PlatformCompany Leverages Power Management and Design Expertise to Deliver WLAN Support to Hotly Anticipated Ultra Mobile PC Platform

SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Marvell , the leader in storage, communications and consumer silicon solutions, today announced that the Company's industry leading WLAN products fully support the Intel(R) Ultra Mobile PC (UMPC) initiative (codenamed McCaslin). The Marvell(R) 88W8686 WLAN processor is an excellent solution for the UMPC platform with incredibly low total system power -- drawing less than 400mW -- and the smallest total WLAN footprint available -- less than 50 mm2. The 88W8686 WLAN processor also supports a variety of operating systems including Linux, Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows XP.

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The UMPC platform was designed to offer full PC capabilities and "always on" connectivity in a small, thin and light platform. The small footprint, ultra-low power of the 88W8686 WLAN processor will enable UMPC users to have the ultimate mobile experience with instant access to content and information in a perfectly portable formfactor.

"We see a growing opportunity for the UMPC platform, bridging the gap between notebooks and high end smart phones," said Iain Gillott, principal analyst, iGR. "Since good battery life is critical to the success of any mobile device, UMPC devices will require low-power solutions such as WLAN chips from Marvell Semiconductor."

"Marvell is thrilled to offer continued support for the Intel UMPC initiative," said Dr. Paramesh Gopi, Vice President and General Manager of the Embedded and Emerging Business Unit, Communications and Consumer Business Group at Marvell. "The UMPC platform represents a radical change in the level of productivity road warriors can expect. The Marvell 88W8686 WLAN gives our customers the ability to dramatically enhance battery life over traditional notebook designs."

For further information about these products please contact a Marvell sales representative or distributor through the Company's website at: http://www.marvell.com/sales/index.jsp.

About Marvell

Marvell is the leader in development of storage, communications, and consumer silicon solutions. The company's diverse product portfolio includes switching, transceiver, communications controller, wireless and storage solutions that power the entire communications infrastructure including enterprise, metro, home and storage networking. As used in this release, the terms "Company" and "Marvell" refer to Marvell Technology Group Ltd. and its subsidiaries, including Marvell Semiconductor Inc. (MSI), Marvell Asia Pte Ltd (MAPL), Marvell Japan K.K., Marvell Taiwan Ltd., Marvell International Ltd. (MIL), Marvell U.K. Limited, Marvell Semiconductor Israel Ltd. (MSIL), RADLAN Computer Communications Ltd., and Marvell Semiconductor Germany GmbH. MSI is headquartered in Santa Clara, California and designs, develops and markets products on behalf of MIL and MAPL. MSI may be contacted at (408) 222-2500 or at http://www.marvell.com/.

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Microsoft Announces Commitment to Promote Sustained Social and Economic Opportunity for the Next 5 Billion PeopleCompany unveils affordable education suite for young people in developing nations and announces plans for 90 new Innovation Centers to promote local software ecosystems.

BEIJING, April 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft Corp. today unveiled a new commitment to help close the digital divide by creating new products and programs that will help bring social and economic opportunity to the estimated 5 billion people who are not yet realizing the benefits of technology.

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Through the expansion of Microsoft(R) Unlimited Potential, the company is renewing and accelerating its long-term commitment to use technology, training and partnerships to transform education, foster local innovation, and enable jobs and opportunities to sustain a continuous cycle of social and economic growth for everyone.

"All human beings deserve a chance to achieve their full potential," said Bill Gates, chairman of Microsoft. "Bringing the benefits of technology to the next 5 billion people will require new products that meet the needs of underserved communities; creative, new business approaches that make technology more relevant, accessible and affordable; and close collaboration between local governments, educational institutions and community organizations."

The expansion of Unlimited Potential will focus on three areas, Gates said: education, innovation, and jobs and economic opportunity.

"Computers and connectivity are still too expensive for private ownership by the poor, and applications as well as information resources that are appropriate to this group have been slow to emerge, in part because the poor themselves have not been involved in creating them," said C.K. Prahalad, author and professor at the University of Michigan's Stephen M. Ross School of Business. "In order to help create the applications and start the business dynamo that unleashes their potential, the people at the bottom of the pyramid need to have reliable, affordable access to technology and to learn computing skills."

Transforming Education

To help expand education opportunities worldwide, Microsoft is partnering with government, intergovernmental organizations, academic and industry leaders to facilitate access to high-quality education through dynamic, learner-focused technologies and resources.

Microsoft recognizes that one of the best enhancements to any education system is to amplify the impact of high-quality teachers. The company's five-year, $250 million investment in its Partners in Learning program is already active in 101 countries, with training that has equipped 2.5 million teachers and reached more than 57 million students across these countries. In addition, through the Partners in Learning program, over 722,000 teachers and students have achieved certification on Microsoft technology. Microsoft also works with industry partners to help guide teachers with the integration of technology into lesson plans and curricula through programs including Intel Corporation's Teach to the Future and UNESCO's ICT Competency Standards for Teachers.

"UNESCO, which has a long-standing commitment to employing information and communication technologies to improve education at all levels, is pleased to work with Microsoft in the innovative use of technology. Information communication technology can significantly expand the access, quality and relevance of education. It can also help overcome the drastic shortage of trained teachers, which constitutes one of the major obstacles in achieving education for all," said Koichiro Matsuura, director general of UNESCO. "We welcome the opportunity to join forces with Microsoft and other private-sector partners committed to working toward this important goal."

Through the Partners in Learning program, Microsoft today announced the Microsoft Student Innovation Suite, an affordable and reliable software package for governments purchasing and giving Windows(R)-based PCs to primary and secondary students for their personal use at home and for schoolwork. The education suite includes Windows XP Starter Edition, Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007, Microsoft Math 3.0, Learning Essentials 2.0 for Microsoft Office, and Windows Live(TM) Mail desktop.

Microsoft will offer this suite in the second half of 2007 for $3 (U.S.) to qualifying governments that purchase and supply PCs directly to students. More information about the offer is available at http://www.microsoft.com/unlimitedpotential/MSIS .

"Given the immense challenge of bridging the digital divide, the industry will have to take a comprehensive approach to providing computing to the 'next billion' people," said Roger Kay, principal analyst at Endpoint Technologies Associates Inc. "Strategies with the greatest potential will involve collaboration among many players, including governments, NGOs, commercial carriers, financing entities, local providers, services organizations, and hardware and software vendors. Microsoft's Student Innovation Suite is an important complement to programs that provide underserved students with refurbished PCs or low-cost devices, such as Intel's Classmate PC, AMD's 50x15 efforts in conjunction with its OEM partners, and VIA's pc-1."

Additional investments to empower students and teachers include a new set of education authoring tools that will enable publishers to create and assemble vibrant learning content adaptable to individual learning needs and enhance the role of digital technology in education.

Fostering Local Innovation

Microsoft also announced plans to extend its resource commitment to Microsoft Innovation Centers over the next two years and anticipates opening and supporting 200 centers in an additional 25 countries by 2009. The current network of 110 centers serves 100 communities in 60 nations by providing local software communities with a comprehensive set of programs and services to expand work-force skills, create jobs, strengthen innovation and improve competitiveness. In partnership with local governments, educational institutions and businesses, Microsoft's resource investments provide software development assistance, business skills training, employment training, employment programs for students, and market incubation for the local startup community.

Furthermore, the Imagine Cup, an annual technology competition, provides an outlet for students to explore technological and innovative interests outside the classroom. More than 65,000 students from 100 countries competed in last year's event. The Imagine Cup yields opportunities for the next generation of technology and business leaders to compare ideas, gain practical experience, and stretch the limits of their imagination in creating solutions that apply to the real world. Registrations are still being accepted for the 2007 competition; so far, more than 100,000 students have signed up.

Enabling Jobs and Opportunities

A key issue in economic development worldwide is the concern of business and industry leaders for the general level of preparedness of prospective entry-level employees. To help address this growing employability gap, Microsoft is working with government and industry to accelerate skill development and help employers find qualified candidates. Microsoft is modeling this approach in India through the creation of an employability portal that will aid the country's nearly 400,000 engineering students who graduate each year to improve their technology, business and communication skills through online training and verification.

The portal is scheduled to launch by the end of 2007. Based on the experience in India, the project could be broadened to more regions with the potential for including additional skills and competencies.

Through the portal, recent graduates will be able to identify the skills they need to acquire or improve, find and complete appropriate training, and verify their acquisition of new skills. Employers will have an expanded pool of qualified candidates and be able to search for prospective employees based not only on the information in their resumes but on the additional courses and certifications they have completed successfully. Training partners will use Microsoft's new set of education authoring tools and a robust e-commerce infrastructure to offer and deliver training opportunities.

Microsoft today also announced an alliance with the Asian Development Bank to work together to enhance the competitiveness and sustainable economic development of the Asia-Pacific region by supporting and building technological and innovation capacity; promoting the development of applied research and entrepreneurship; and improving the efficiency, transparency and accountability of public administration at the national and local levels. Additional areas of cooperation include improving the use of technology in the teaching and learning process; providing jobs and opportunities, with the aim of reducing the digital divide between and within countries; and improving systems and standards of trade and economic cooperation across the Asia- Pacific region.

"Information communication technology holds significant promise for poverty reduction, ADB's overarching goal," said Larry Greenwood, vice president of the Asian Development Bank. "The Asian Development Bank is pleased to partner with Microsoft to bridge the digital divide and help deliver on this promise."

Microsoft also announced five new Partnerships for Technology Access (PTAs) programs in Argentina, Botswana, Chile, China and Egypt. Each PTA program combines the know-how and resources of governments, technology companies, banks and nongovernmental organizations to help increase access to PCs and use technology to build economic and social opportunity within developing economies and other underserved parts of the world. These five new programs are a just a few of the 50 new PTA programs now in various stages worldwide.

In addition, Microsoft today launched the Telecentre Knowledge Network in cooperation with the Academy for Educational Development and telecentre.org. The collaborative effort has resulted in the publication of "Making the Connection: Scaling Telecenters for Development," a book for governments, entrepreneurs, and private-sector and community leaders that use technology to drive socioeconomic development. The Telecentre Knowledge Network Web site and book serve as a catalyst and coordination point for collective thought, discussion and action on the creation of scalable and sustainable approaches to providing information and resources to rural and underserved communities through shared access. More information is available at http://www.microsoft.com/unlimitedpotential/sharedaccess .

The Road to Sustained Opportunity

Offering a more in-depth look at these and other programs, Microsoft today released a white paper titled "Unlimited Potential: Enabling Sustained Social and Economic Opportunity for the Next 5 Billion People," which details the company's strategy for strengthening emerging segments. The white paper is available at http://www.microsoft.com/unlimitedpotential/upwhitepaper .

In addition to providing new programs, community-based solutions, and partnerships to help make possible sustained social and economic opportunity through the expansion of Unlimited Potential, Microsoft announced it has created new business groups that will be led by seasoned Microsoft executives Orlando Ayala and Will Poole to bring together development and marketing efforts to help create tailored solutions that are relevant, accessible and affordable for emerging segments.

Giving citizens everywhere access to the power of technology contributes to a broad knowledge economy and creates more opportunities for everyone. Microsoft is working with governments, educators and IT industry partners through Unlimited Potential to provide access to transformational technologies and has set the year 2015 as its first major milestone to reach the first billion of the 5 billion people who are not yet realizing the benefits of technology.

"The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific is pleased with Microsoft's commitment to help meet the U.N. Millennium Development Goals by 2015," said Kim Hak-Su, under-secretary- general of the United Nations and executive secretary of UNESCAP. "Microsoft is embracing pro-poor public-private partnerships to enable the next billion people to access technology by 2015. We encourage governments from across the Asia Pacific to join with them." More information on Unlimited Potential and Microsoft's efforts in emerging segments is available at http://www.microsoft.com/unlimitedpotential .

About Unlimited Potential

Microsoft Unlimited Potential expands and accelerates Microsoft's commitment to facilitate sustained social and economic opportunity for the more than 5 billion people living in every country around the world who do not today benefit from technology.

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