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Companies news of 2007-06-11 (page 1)

  • Broadcom to Present at Upcoming Conference
  • Terayon Announces Early Termination of Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting PeriodU.S. Antitrust...
  • Pacific Pulmonary Services to Adopt Authentidate's Inscrybe(TM) Healthcare...
  • Taleo Announces Participation in Roth Capital Partners Software Investor Event
  • Pharsight to Present on Model-Based Drug Development at PAGE Annual Meeting on June 13 &...
  • Agile Software to Hold Annual Meeting of Stockholders on July 12, 2007
  • Pharsight to Present on Its Vision for Modeling and Simulation Software at PAGE Annual...
  • Quepasa Awarded Ad Buy CommitmentExpected to be Worth $3.5 - $4 Million
  • Sysview Technology, Inc. Announces Update on Proposed Joint Venture With Wu-Han Group
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    Broadcom to Present at Upcoming Conference

    IRVINE, Calif., June 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Broadcom Corporation , a global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, will be participating in the Nasdaq 19th Investor Program on June 19, 2007. The company's presentation will be available to the public via audio webcast.

    Broadcom's presentation at the Nasdaq 19th Investor Program will take place at 5:00 p.m. BST Tuesday, June 19, 2007, at the Renaissance Chancery Court Hotel in London, United Kingdom.

    To listen to the webcast, or to view any financial or other statistical information required by SEC Regulation G, please visit the Investors section of Broadcom's website at http://www.broadcom.com/investors. A replay of the webcast will be made available within 24 hours of the presentation, and will be accessible for two weeks thereafter.

    About Broadcom

    Broadcom Corporation is a major technology innovator and global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications. Broadcom products enable the delivery of voice, video, data and multimedia to and throughout the home, the office and the mobile environment. We provide the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art, system-on-a-chip and software solutions to manufacturers of computing and networking equipment, digital entertainment and broadband access products, and mobile devices. These solutions support our core mission: Connecting everything(R).

    Broadcom is one of the world's largest fabless semiconductor companies, with 2006 revenue of $3.67 billion, and holds over 2,000 U.S. and 800 foreign patents, more than 6,000 additional pending patent applications, and one of the broadest intellectual property portfolios addressing both wired and wireless transmission of voice, video and data.

    Broadcom is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and has offices and research facilities in North America, Asia and Europe. Broadcom may be contacted at +1.949.926.5900 or at http://www.broadcom.com/.

    Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:

    All statements included or incorporated by reference in Broadcom's presentation at the conference described above, other than statements or characterizations of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry and business, management's beliefs, and certain assumptions made by us, all of which are subject to change. Forward-looking statements can often be identified by words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "predicts," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "may," "will," "should," "would," "could," "potential," "continue," "ongoing," similar expressions, and variations or negatives of these words. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause our actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statement.

    These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, general economic and political conditions and specific conditions in the markets we address, including the continuing volatility in the technology sector and semiconductor industry, trends in the broadband communications markets in various geographic regions, including seasonality in sales of consumer products into which our products are incorporated, and possible disruption in commercial activities related to terrorist activity or armed conflict; the timing, rescheduling or cancellation of significant customer orders and our ability, as well as the ability of our customers, to manage inventory; the gain or loss of a key customer, design win or order; the rate at which our present and future customers and end-users adopt Broadcom's technologies and products in our target markets; our ability to scale our operations in response to changes in demand for our existing products and services or demand for new products requested by our customers; our ability to specify, develop or acquire, complete, introduce, market and transition to volume production new products and technologies in a cost-effective and timely manner; our dependence on a few significant customers for a substantial portion of our revenue; intellectual property disputes and customer indemnification claims and other types of litigation risk; the quality of our products and any potential remediation costs; our ability to timely and accurately predict market requirements and evolving industry standards and to identify opportunities in new markets; problems or delays that we may face in shifting our products to smaller geometry process technologies and in achieving higher levels of design integration; delays in the adoption and acceptance of industry standards in our target markets; the effectiveness of our expense and product cost control and reduction efforts; our ability to retain, recruit and hire key executives, technical personnel and other employees in the positions and numbers, with the experience and capabilities, and at the compensation levels needed to implement our business and product plans; the risks and uncertainties associated with our international operations, particularly in light of terrorist activity, armed conflict or political unrest; risks and uncertainties resulting from Broadcom's recent equity award review, including potential claims and proceedings related to such matters, such as shareholder litigation and any action by the SEC, U.S. Attorney's Office or other governmental agency that could result in civil or criminal sanctions against the company and/or certain of our current or former officers, directors or employees, other actions taken or required as a result of the review; competitive pressures and other factors such as the qualification, availability and pricing of competing products and technologies and the resulting effects on sales and pricing of our products; the availability and pricing of third party semiconductor foundry, assembly and test capacity and raw materials; the timing of customer-industry qualification and certification of our products and the risks of non-qualification or non-certification; changes in our product or customer mix; the volume of our product sales and pricing concessions on volume sales; fluctuations in the manufacturing yields of our third party semiconductor foundries and other problems or delays in the fabrication, assembly, testing or delivery of our products; the risks of producing products with new suppliers and at new fabrication and assembly and test facilities; the effects of natural disasters, public health emergencies, international conflicts and other events beyond our control; and the level of orders received that can be shipped in a fiscal quarter; and other factors

    Our Annual Report on Form 10-K, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, recent Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other Securities and Exchange Commission filings discuss the foregoing risks as well as other important risk factors that could contribute to such differences or otherwise affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. The forward-looking statements in Broadcom's presentation at the conference described above speak only as of the date they are made. We undertake no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statement for any reason.

    Broadcom(R), the pulse logo, Connecting everything(R) the Connecting everything logo, are among the trademarks of Broadcom Corporation and/or its affiliates in the United States certain other countries and/or the EU. Any trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

    Broadcom Media Contact: Bill Blanning Vice President, Global Media Relations 949-926-5555 blanning@broadcom.com Broadcom Financial Analyst Contact: T. Peter Andrew Vice President, Corporate Communications 949-926-5663 pandrew@broadcom.com

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    PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com Broadcom Corporation; BRCM Corporate

    CONTACT: Media, Bill Blanning, Vice President, Global Media Relations,
    +1-949-926-5555, blanning@broadcom.com, or Financial Analysts, T. Peter Andrew
    Vice President, Corporate Communications, +1-949-926-5663,
    pandrew@broadcom.com, both of Broadcom

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




    Terayon Announces Early Termination of Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting PeriodU.S. Antitrust Condition for Acquisition Satisfied

    SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Terayon Communication Systems, Inc. (Pink Sheets: TERN.PK) (Terayon or the Company) announced today that the Federal Trade Commission has granted early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvement Act of 1976, as amended, in connection with the previously announced merger agreement between Terayon and Motorola. Completion of the transaction, expected during the second or third quarter of 2007, remains subject to customary closing conditions, including clearance under merger control laws of various non-United States jurisdictions and the approval of Terayon's stockholders.

    About Terayon

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

    Note: Terayon and the Terayon logo are registered trademarks of Terayon Communication Systems, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

    About Motorola

    Motorola is known around the world for innovation and leadership in wireless and broadband communications. Inspired by our vision of seamless mobility, the people of Motorola are committed to helping you connect simply and seamlessly to the people, information, and entertainment that you want and need. We do this by designing and delivering "must have" products, "must do" experiences and powerful networks -- along with a full complement of support services. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $42.9 billion in 2006. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit http://www.motorola.com/.

    Forward Looking Statements

    Certain statements contained in this press release, including the expected timetable for completing the proposed transaction between Motorola and Terayon Communication Systems, might be considered forward-looking statements. While these forward-looking statements represent managements' current judgment of future events, they are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those stated or implied in any forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the following: (i) the parties' ability to consummate the transaction; (ii) the shareholder and regulatory approvals required for the transaction may not be obtained on the terms expected, or in a timely manner, or the other closing conditions to the completion of the transaction may not be satisfied; and (iii) the other factors described in Terayon Communication Systems' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 and its subsequent reports filed with the SEC. Readers are strongly urged to read the full cautionary statements contained in these materials. There can be no assurance that the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement will be consummated. Motorola and Terayon Communication Systems assume no obligation to update or revise any forward- looking statement in this press release, and such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof.

    Terayon Communication Systems, Inc.

    CONTACT: Press, Paul Schneider of PSPR, Inc., +1-215-702-9784,
    pspr@att.net; or Investor, Kirsten Chapman / Moriah Shilton of
    Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates, +1-415-433-3777, mshilton@lhai.com

    Web site: http://www.terayon.com/
    http://www.motorola.com/




    Pacific Pulmonary Services to Adopt Authentidate's Inscrybe(TM) Healthcare PlatformInscrybe Healthcare Market Penetration Accelerating in Homecare Industry

    BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J., June 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Authentidate Holding Corp. , a worldwide provider of software and web-based software services that enable enterprises and individuals to exchange information securely and conduct trusted business transactions, today announced that Pacific Pulmonary Services (PPS), the largest privately held provider of home oxygen and respiratory medications in the United States, has initiated the implementation of Authentidate's Inscrybe Healthcare platform in its more than 100 Patient Care Centers in 14 states.

    PPS will utilize Inscrybe Healthcare to digitally generate, track and manage documentation between its different facilities, billing center and physician offices faster than ever before. Under the agreement, PPS will use Inscrybe Healthcare's electronic Certificate of Medical Necessity (eCMN) module to complete and efficiently process written orders whether a physician's office chooses to submit their forms over the web or via fax. The eCMN module will enable PPS to easily enhance the efficiency of their back office operations, significantly reduce document processing-time and lower their unbilled dollars. Authentidate's platform also provides a unified information management and reporting interface.

    As a web-based system, Inscrybe Healthcare is accessible on a secure web- based platform, offering a seamless implementation that does not require the purchase of new software or hardware.

    Jim Doty, Vice President, Marketing and Information Technology at Pacific Pulmonary Services, stated, "We operate a large network of centers over a broad area, so we really needed a solution that was capable of addressing our business needs without requiring a tremendous amount of time, training and expense on our part." Doty continued, "Authentidate's Inscrybe Healthcare platform was the clear answer for us. This platform will help us to better serve our customers by maximizing our productivity and will effectively cut costs by improving coordination between our individual Patient Care Centers, as well as between these centers and our valued customers."

    Paul Skinner, Vice President, Sales at Authentidate stated, "We are delighted that PPS has chosen our Inscrybe Healthcare platform and believe that the eCMN module will be a perfect fit for their operations. By utilizing Inscrybe Healthcare, PPS can move forward with a state-of-the-art web-based system that can be easily extended by adding other Inscrybe modules as their needs grow over time. We are confident that PPS will be pleased with this platform and with the extraordinary support system that we have in place for all of our customers."

    About Pacific Pulmonary

    Pacific Pulmonary Services was founded in 1978 in Bakersfield, California as "Med-Mart", a full-service Durable Medical Equipment company serving the Central Valley of California. In 1993, Peter Kelly, the Company's CEO, and other investors acquired Med-Mart. In 1996, the business was refocused to concentrate on what we do best, home oxygen and respiratory medications equipment and services. This set the stage for the rapid growth of the Company. Today, Pacific Pulmonary Services employs over 1000 associates and is the largest privately held provider of home oxygen and respiratory medications in the United States.

    Pacific Pulmonary Services operates more than 100 Patient Care Centers in 14 states: California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Texas, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Indiana and Illinois.

    In addition to the Patient Care Centers, Pacific Pulmonary Services operates: pharmacies in Bakersfield, California and Tempe, Arizona; a centralized CPAP Service Center in Bakersfield, California; billing and reimbursement offices in Antioch, California, Bakersfield, California, Omaha, Nebraska and Tempe, Arizona; and the administrative office in Novato, California.

    About Authentidate Holding Corp.

    Authentidate Holding Corp. is a worldwide provider of software and web- based services that enable enterprises and individuals to exchange information securely and conduct trusted business transactions. Our offerings are targeted at enterprises and office professionals, and incorporate security technologies such as electronic signing, identity management, and content authentication to electronically facilitate secure and trusted transactions. In the United States, we also offer our proprietary and patent pending content authentication technology as a web-based service in the form of the United States Postal Service(R) Electronic Postmark(R).

    The company operates its business in the United States and Germany, which includes Authentidate, Inc., and Authentidate International AG. For more information, visit the company's website at http://www.authentidate.com/.

    This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934. When used in this release, the words "believe," "anticipate," "think," "intend," "plan," "will be," "expect," and similar expressions identify such forward-looking statements. Such statements regarding future events and/or the future financial performance of the Company are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual events or the actual future results of the Company to differ materially from any forward-looking statement. Such risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the availability of any needed financing, the Company's ability to implement its business plan for various applications of its technologies, related decisions by the USPS, the impact of competition, the management of growth, and the other risks and uncertainties that may be detailed from time to time in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In light of the significant risks and uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of such statements should not be regarded as a representation by the Company or any other person that the objectives and plans of the Company will be achieved.

    Investor Contacts: Media Contacts: Todd Fromer / Garth Russell Shelley Pfaendler KCSA Worldwide KCSA Worldwide 212-896-1215 / 212-896-1250 212-896-1248 tfromer@kcsa.com / grussell@kcsa.com spfaendler@kcsa.com

    Authentidate Holding Corporation

    CONTACT: Investors, Todd Fromer, +1-212-896-1215, tfromer@kcsa.com, or
    Garth Russell, +1-212-896-1250, grussell@kcsa.com; or media, Shelley
    Pfaendler, +1-212-896-1248, spfaendler@kcsa.com, all of KCSA Worldwide for
    Authentidate Holding Corporation

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




    Taleo Announces Participation in Roth Capital Partners Software Investor Event

    DUBLIN, Calif., June 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Taleo Corporation today announced its participation in the upcoming Roth Capital Partners Software Investor Event at the Clift Hotel in San Francisco. Executive vice president and chief financial officer Katy Murray will be presenting at approximately 7:30 AM PT (10:30 AM ET) on June 15th. A webcast of the presentation will be available on the company's website.

    About Taleo Corporation

    Taleo Corporation delivers on demand talent management solutions that enable organizations of all sizes, around the world, to assess, acquire, develop, and align their workforce for improved business performance.

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    PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com Taleo Corporation

    CONTACT: Investors, Carolyn Bass, or Jon Avidor, both of Market Street
    Partners, +1-415-445-3234, ir@taleo.com, for Taleo Corporation

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




    Pharsight to Present on Model-Based Drug Development at PAGE Annual Meeting on June 13 & 14, 2007Dr. Klaas Prins to Present on Population Modeling Approaches to Evaluate Comparative Efficacy of a Treatment for Early Parkinson's Disease, on Modeling and Simulation to Support Quantitative Comparisons of Biomarker Response for Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders

    MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pharsight Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: PHST) , a leading provider of software and strategic services for optimizing clinical drug development, today announced that Klaas Prins, Ph.D., senior scientist, Strategic Consulting Services, will speak to members of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries attending the Population Approach Group in Europe (PAGE) 16th Annual Meeting, to be held in Copenhagen, Denmark on June 13-15, 2007, in two separate presentations.

    Dr. Prins will present during two conference sessions on applications in model-based drug development, each of which will provide a forum for pharmaceutical scientists from industry and academia to have scientific discussion and collaborative exchange on model-based approaches. Dr. Prins' presentations are:

    -- June 13: Integrated modeling and simulation of clinical response and drop-out of D2 receptor agonists in patients with early Parkinson's Disease. Dr. Prins will present this case study as part of a dedicated conference session on modeling disease and disease progression. The session will include applied examples of disease progression modeling in several therapeutic areas, and will describe research on how modeling and simulation has been used to understand and predict disease dynamics and to address key drug development questions. -- June 14: Modeling of plasma aldosterone concentrations after prokinetic 5-HT4 receptor agonists: forming an integrated simulation framework for summary statistic and subject-level data. Dr. Prins will present this case study as part of a poster session focused on the value of modeling and simulation for endocrine disorders. The session will include applications of model-based clinical pharmacology in diabetes, obesity and gastrointestinal motility disorders, and will describe research on how modeling and simulation has been used to assess drug attributes and support the design of future clinical trials. Additional information can be found at http://www.page-meeting.org/.

    "Model-based drug development continues to show value for enhancing understanding of complicated diseases in quantitative terms, and for improving the confidence of drug development decisions," said Shawn O'Connor, president, CEO, and chairman of Pharsight. "Application of drug-disease models using longitudinal data to simulate expected clinical response of new compounds can support critical program strategy. The use of predictive models to describe early biomarker behavior can serve as a quantitative framework to support programmatic decision-making, such as dose selection for new compounds to be tested in future clinical trials. Pharsight is pleased to continue its active participation at the PAGE Annual Meeting, and we look forward to sharing these case examples with industry colleagues and fellow practitioners of modeling and simulation."

    About Pharsight Corporation

    Pharsight Corporation develops and markets integrated products and services that enable pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to achieve significant and enduring improvements in the development and use of therapeutic products. The company's goal is to help customers reduce the time, cost and risk of drug development, as well as optimize the post-approval marketing and use of pharmaceutical products.

    Pharsight's approach enhances the fundamental element of drug development success: strong decision-making. By adopting the Pharsight approach, customers acquire a new decision-making process with the potential to systematically improve every level and phase of their business and scientific processes. Pharsight is headquartered in Mountain View, California. Information about Pharsight is available at http://www.pharsight.com/.

    Registered Trademarks and Trademarks

    Pharsight is a registered trademark of Pharsight Corporation. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

    Pharsight Corporation

    CONTACT: Investors, Jennifer Beugelmans, +1-646-201-5447, or Douglas
    Sherk, +1-415-896-6820, or Media, Jennifer Saunders, +1-646-201-5431, all of
    the EVC Group for Pharsight Corporation

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




    Agile Software to Hold Annual Meeting of Stockholders on July 12, 2007

    SAN JOSE, Calif., June 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Agile Software Corporation will hold a Special Meeting of Stockholders on Thursday, July 12, 2007, to seek the approval of the merger agreement entered into by Agile and Oracle Corporation, pursuant to which Oracle will acquire Agile. The meeting will be held at Agile's headquarters, located at 6373 San Ignacio Avenue, San Jose, California, at 10:00 a.m. local time. The record date for the meeting is June 6, 2007. Agile also announced that its Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for June 20, 2007 had been cancelled.

    About Agile Software Corporation

    Agile Software Corporation helps companies drive profits, accelerate innovation, improve quality, enable globalization and ensure regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle. With a broad suite of enterprise class PLM solutions and time-to-value focused implementations, Agile helps companies get the most from their products. 3COM, Acer, Bayer, Broadcom, CooperVision, Dell Inc., Flextronics International, Foxconn, GE Medical Systems, Harris, Heinz, Johnson & Johnson, Johnson Diversey, Lockheed Martin, McAfee, McDonald's, Micron, Philips, QUALCOMM, Sharp, Shell, Siemens and ZF are among the over 11,000 customers in the automotive, aerospace and defense, consumer packaged goods, electronics, high tech, industrial products, and life sciences industries that have licensed Agile solutions. For more information, call 408-284-4000 or visit http://www.agile.com/.

    Agile Software Corporation

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

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




    Pharsight to Present on Its Vision for Modeling and Simulation Software at PAGE Annual Meeting on June 13 & 14, 2007Dr. Robert Leary to discuss computational tools; Dr. Mike Dunlavey to present on next generation modeling languages; Tim Sheiner to speak on approaches for communicating model-based information

    MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pharsight Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: PHST) , a leading provider of software and strategic services for optimizing clinical drug development, today announced that Pharsight software development experts will deliver three presentations at the Population Approach Group in Europe (PAGE) 16th Annual Meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark on June 13-15, 2007. Robert Leary, Ph.D., senior software engineer, will present work on computational algorithms and tools; Mike Dunlavey, Ph.D., senior software engineer, will present a next generation language for use in optimizing drug development; and Tim Sheiner, senior product designer, will speak on effectively communicating modeling information to decision-makers.

    Pharsight will present during a plenary conference session and at two methodology-focused poster sessions, each of which will provide a forum for pharmaceutical scientists from industry and academia to have scientific discussion and collaborative exchange on model-based approaches. Pharsight's three presentations are:

    -- June 14: An Evolutionary Nonparametric NLME Algorithm Dr. Leary will present an improved algorithm for one type of nonlinear mixed effects (NLME) analysis. Through use of a result from the field of optimal design, the approach defines an improvement over other nonparametric approaches in NLME modeling. This work complements discussions of other NLME algorithms by Dr. Leary at past PAGE conferences. -- June 13: Next Generation Modeling Language Dr. Dunlavey will present a new language for control of both population pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) model fitting and trial simulation, to more easily express advanced models, and to facilitate the transition from fitted models to trial designs. -- June 14: Planning to Communicate Mr. Sheiner will present a structured planning framework for communicating complex model-based information with other scientific experts and non-specialists who are involved in drug development decision-making, and will illustrate the value of using appropriate communication tools in this process. Additional information can be found at: http://www.page-meeting.org/.

    "Model-based drug development, as recognized by the FDA in its Critical Path Initiative, continues to show value for improving the quality of drug development decisions," said Shawn O'Connor, president, CEO, and chairman of Pharsight. "The development of advanced computational tools, next generation languages and comprehensive communication strategies are integral to the development of this field. We continue to develop technology to remain on the cutting edge of the industry and to create solutions that meet our customers' specific needs. We look forward to presenting on specific elements of our vision for the future of model-based drug development, and are proud to have such a wide presence at PAGE this year."

    About Pharsight Corporation

    Pharsight Corporation develops and markets integrated products and services that enable pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to achieve significant and enduring improvements in the development and use of therapeutic products. The company's goal is to help customers reduce the time, cost and risk of drug development, as well as optimize the post-approval marketing and use of pharmaceutical products.

    Pharsight's approach enhances the fundamental element of drug development success: strong decision-making. By adopting the Pharsight approach, customers acquire a new decision-making process with the potential to systematically improve every level and phase of their business and scientific processes. Pharsight is headquartered in Mountain View, California. Information about Pharsight is available at http://www.pharsight.com/.

    Registered Trademarks and Trademarks

    Pharsight is a registered trademark of Pharsight Corporation. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

    Pharsight Corporation

    CONTACT: Investors, Jennifer Beugelmans, +1-646-201-5447, or Douglas
    Sherk, +1-415-896-6820, or Media, Jennifer Saunders, +1-646-201-5431, all of
    EVC Group for Pharsight Corporation

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




    Quepasa Awarded Ad Buy CommitmentExpected to be Worth $3.5 - $4 Million

    SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Quepasa Corporation (the "Company") , one of the largest, bicultural, Latino online communities, received an advertising buy commitment expected to be worth $3.5 to $4.0 million, from a strategic partner seeking to foster better cross border relations. The commitment is the largest, single advertising commitment received by Quepasa.com, the Company's Latino-focused online media site.

    Robert B. Stearns, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Quepasa Corporation, commented, "Quepasa continues to gain momentum by providing advertisers and members with content more substantive than just entertainment. This latest advertising commitment reflects the increased opportunities we are seeing and the new clout and prominence of the Latino demographic. The strength of Quepasa's relations in Mexico and the U.S. position us to benefit on both sides of the border."

    The advertising revenues, which are expected to be received against the commitment throughout the remainder of 2007, will be placed on Quepasa.com and Todos Trabajando, Quepasa.com's employment channel initiative in Mexico. As part of the commitment, the strategic partner would also sponsor a Latino news channel expected to launch on Quepasa.com during the third quarter of 2007, and several education initiatives being developed by Quepasa.

    About Quepasa Corporation

    Quepasa Corporation owns Quepasa.com, the largest bicultural, Hispanic internet community in the world. Quepasa is committed to providing entertaining, enriching, and empowering products and services to its community members. Quepasa provides services to millions of Hispanic and Latino users throughout the U.S. and certain areas of Latin America. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Quepasa maintains sales offices in New York, NY, Miami, FL, and Mexico City and technical operations in Hermosillo, Mexico. For more information, visit http://www.quepasacorp.com/

    Quepasa.com, Quepasa, and the Quepasa.com logo are registered trademarks of Quepasa Corporation and/or its affiliates in the United States and certain other countries.

    Safe Harbor/Forward Looking Statements of Quepasa Corporation

    Statements in this press release that refer to plans and expectations for the future are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause future results to differ materially from historical results, or from results or outcomes currently expected or sought by the Company. In addition to the Risk Factors described in Item 1 of the Company's Form 10-KSB Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, these factors include, but are not limited to, the possibility of liability for information displayed or accessed via the Company's website and for other commerce-related activities; competition in the operation of websites and in the provision of information retrieval services; changing laws, rules, and regulations; potential liability for breaches of security on the Internet; dependence on third party databases and computer systems; competition from traditional media companies; new technologies that could block the Company's ability to advertise; and, with respect to the matters described in this press release, the fact that the commitment is non-binding and that the expected advertising revenues may not materialize in the expected amounts..

    Contacts: The Ruth Group David Pasquale, 646-536-7006 Gerrard Lobo, 646-536-7023 dpasquale@theruthgroup.com globo@theruthgroup.com

    Quepasa Corporation

    CONTACT: David Pasquale, +1-646-536-7006, dpasquale@theruthgroup.com, or
    Gerrard Lobo, +1-646-536-7023, globo@theruthgroup.com, both of The Ruth Group,
    for Quepasa Corporation

    Web site: http://www.quepasacorp.com/
    http://www.quepasa.com/




    Sysview Technology, Inc. Announces Update on Proposed Joint Venture With Wu-Han Group

    SAN JOSE, Calif., June 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sysview Technology, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SYVT) , a leading provider of imaging solutions, today announced that management will not be pursuing further discussions with Wuhan/Hubei Province Investment Group (WIG) to establish a joint venture for volume manufacturing of Sysview's proprietary LCOS engines in Hubei Province, China.

    "Sysview continues to seek strategic and financial partners, licensees, and other opportunities to bring its proprietary HD optical-engine and Nano-LCOS imager technologies to market," commented Darwin Hu, Chief Executive Officer of Sysview Technology. "As we continued to work with Wu-Han, setting milestones and planning for production, it became clear that moving forward in this partnership was not a suitable fit with our time to market strategy. We have made the decision to instead focus our resources on opportunities more consistent with our overall strategic plan, expected milestones and timing to efficiently commercialize our innovative new HD technology. This development does not affect our expectation for rollout of the technology as our prototypes and OEM evaluations currently underway are independent of contribution from this proposed JV, and we believe we have sufficient manufacturing resources to deliver initial orders that we anticipate."

    About Sysview Technology, Inc.

    Sysview Technology, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SYVT.OB) , headquartered in San Jose, Calif., designs and manufactures imaging solutions for OEM customers worldwide. The company currently manufactures over 14 proprietary imaging products and has become one of the largest global private-label manufacturers of USB-powered mobile scanners. The Company's growing intellectual property portfolio in imaging includes 19 patents with an additional 5 patents pending.

    Leveraging its experience in imaging technology and manufacturing, Sysview has acquired and continues to develop new technologies targeting the HD display market. Products that include its proprietary Nano-LCOS Imager and Next Wave Optical Engine are expected to reach the worldwide market in 2008. The Company is also advancing its RGB Sequential LED Backlighting technology for LCD panels. These solutions are expected to significantly enhance picture quality, decrease power consumption, and enhance the viewing experience, while reducing the cost of HD displays.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    Statements contained in this press release, which are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based largely on current expectations and are subject to a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors beyond the Company's control that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from these statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. Sysview undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements.

    Company Contact Sysview Technology, Inc. Hayden Communications David P. Clark Peter Seltzberg SVP Business Development and Investor Relations Investor Relations (561) 835-4069 (646) 415-8972 dclark@sysviewtech.com peter@haydenir.com

    Sysview Technology, Inc.

    CONTACT: David P. Clark, SVP Business Development and Investor Relations
    of Sysview Technology, Inc., +1-561-835-4069, dclark@sysviewtech.com; or Peter
    Seltzberg, Investor Relations of Hayden Communications, +1-646-415-8972,
    peter@haydenir.com, for Sysview Technology, Inc.

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




    Stratos Board Approves Increased Offer Price For Acquisition by CIP CanadaOffer price raised to C$7.00 per share; a 9.4 percent increase to the original offer price

    BETHESDA, MD, June 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Stratos Global Corporation ("Stratos" or the "Corporation") today announced that its Board of Directors unanimously approved an increased cash purchase price of C$7.00 per share for the proposed acquisition of Stratos by CIP Canada Investment Inc. ("CIP Canada"). This represents a 9.4 percent increase compared to the original offer price of C$6.40 per share and a 5.9 percent increase compared to the most recent closing price of Stratos shares on June 8, 2007.

    "We are pleased that CIP Canada decided to increase its offer price following discussions initiated by Stratos with certain of our major shareholders," said Charles Bissegger, Stratos' chairman of the Board of Directors. "We continue to believe this is the right transaction for Stratos and we recommend that all shareholders vote in favor of the plan of arrangement."

    As announced earlier today, completed proxies can now be submitted up until the 2:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time start of the Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders on Tuesday, June 12, 2007. The meeting will be held in the Northern Lights Ballroom at the Renaissance Toronto Hotel Downtown, One Blue Jays Way, Toronto Canada.

    Shareholders who have already submitted proxies and would like to change their vote or require assistance in completing their proxy should contact Georgeson Shareholder Communications Canada Inc. at its North American toll free number of 1-866-682-6144.

    About Stratos

    Stratos (TSX: SGB), with over a century of service, is the world's trusted leader for vital communications, offering the most powerful and extensive portfolio of remote communications products, including mobile and fixed satellite and microwave services. Stratos' more than 20,000 customers use its services on seven continents and across the world's oceans. Stratos serves U.S. and international government, military, first responder, NGO, oil and gas, industrial, maritime, aeronautical, enterprise, and media users. For more information visit http://www.stratosglobal.com/.

    Stratos Global Corporation

    CONTACT: Investor Contact: Alfred Giammarino, Executive Vice President &
    CFO, (301) 968-1926, alfred.giammarino@stratosglobal.com




    Logility Invites You to Join Its Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2007 Conference Call on the Web

    ATLANTA, June 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In conjunction with Logility's Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2007 earnings release , you are invited to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet on Tuesday, June 26 at 9:00 am ET with Mike Edenfield, President of Logility, Inc.

    What: Logility's Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2007 Earnings Release When: 9:00 am ET, June 26, 2007 Where: http://www.logility.com/ How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the address above Contact: Pat McManus, pmcmanus@logility.com

    With more than 1,100 customers worldwide, Logility is a leading provider of collaborative, best-of-breed supply chain solutions that help small, medium, large and Fortune 1000 companies realize substantial bottom-line results in record time. Logility Voyager Solutions is a complete supply chain management solution that features performance monitoring capabilities in a single Internet-based framework and provides supply chain visibility; demand, inventory and replenishment planning; supply and global sourcing optimization; manufacturing planning and scheduling; transportation planning and management; and warehouse management. Logility customers include Avery Dennison Corporation, Brown Shoe Company, Hyundai Motor America, Leviton Manufacturing Company, McCain Foods, Pernod Ricard, Rand McNally, Remington Products Company, Sigma Aldrich, Under Armour Performance Apparel and VF Corporation. Logility is a majority owned subsidiary of American Software . For more information about Logility, call 1-800-762-5207 or visit http://www.logility.com/.

    If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the call will be archived on the Web site http://www.logility.com/. To access the replay, click on Investor Relations.

    Audio: http://www.logility.com/ Logility, Inc.

    CONTACT: Pat McManus for Logility, Inc., pmcmanus@logility.com

    Web site: http://www.logility.com/
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    Compuware Realigns Certain Product Development ActivitiesCentralization to Reduce Costs, Increase Technical Synergy and Integration

    DETROIT, June 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Compuware Corporation today announced the realignment and centralization of a number of its product development activities. This action will reduce the company's operating costs by approximately $25 million annually and will eliminate the positions of approximately 245 employees. Specifically, the company plans to:

    -- Transition development of its DevPartner product family from Merrimack, New Hampshire to its Detroit headquarters. The company will maintain its sales presence in Merrimack. -- Transition development of its ApplicationVantage product from San Diego to its Gdansk, Poland facility, where the company develops a number of its other Vantage products. The company will maintain its sales presence in San Diego. -- Transition development of its OptimalJ product from Amsterdam to its Detroit headquarters. Compuware will continue to develop its Uniface product family in Amsterdam, where it will also maintain its sales presence.

    "Compuware will continue to enhance and invest in these products, particularly in strategic solutions such as ApplicationVantage, DevPartner Studio and Uniface," said Compuware Chief Information Officer Chris Bockhausen. "The company has planned very carefully to ensure that it maintains a high level of service and technical support for all of its customers during and after this transition."

    Through this realignment, Compuware and its customers will benefit from increased technical synergy and integration as the company consolidates its application network performance expertise in Gdansk and its application delivery and application quality expertise in Detroit. This centralization will create a critical mass of talented and experienced developers, architects, technical communicators and business leaders to move these solutions forward.

    Compuware Corporation

    Compuware Corporation maximizes the value IT brings to the business by helping CIOs more effectively manage the business of IT. Compuware solutions accelerate the development, improve the quality and enhance the performance of critical business systems while enabling CIOs to align and govern the entire IT portfolio, increasing efficiency, cost control and employee productivity throughout the IT organization. Founded in 1973, Compuware serves the world's leading IT organizations, including more than 90 percent of the Fortune 100 companies. Learn more about Compuware at http://www.compuware.com/.

    Press Contact Lisa Elkin, Vice President, Compuware Communications and Investor Relations, lisa.elkin@compuware.com, 313-227-7345

    Certain statements in this release that are not historical facts, including those regarding the Company's future plans, objectives and expected performance, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements represent our outlook only as of the date of this release. While we believe any forward- looking statements we have made are reasonable, actual results could differ materially since the statements are based on our current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties are discussed in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned to consider these factors when relying on such forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake, and expressly disclaims any obligation, to update or alter its forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

    Compuware Corporation

    CONTACT: Lisa Elkin, Vice President, Compuware Communications and
    Investor Relations of Compuware Corporation, +1-313-227-7345,
    lisa.elkin@compuware.com

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

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    IGT Wins 15 of 20 Awards in 'Best of Gaming 2007,' Gold Award at 'Most Innovative Products' Competition

    RENO, Nev., June 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The 2007 version of the annual 'Best of Gaming' awards, sponsored by Casino Player magazine and determined by player voting, gave IGT's games 15 of 20 possible places among gaming machine manufacturers.

    IGT captured all four first-place awards: -- Favorite Reel Slot Machine - Double Diamond(R) -- Favorite Video Slot Machine - Wheel of Fortune(R) -- Favorite Bonus Round - Wheel of Fortune(R) -- Favorite Video Poker Machine - Deuces Wild

    In those four categories, IGT took two second places, two third places, four fourth places, and three fifth places. IGT themes honored in various categories also included Star Wars(TM), Texas Tea(R), Cleopatra(R), Triple Diamond(R), Red White & Blue(R), Bonus Poker(R), Double Bonus Poker(R), Double Double Bonus Poker(R), and Jacks or Better Poker. IGT introduces several hundred new game themes each year, as part of the industry's most extensive casino games library.

    IGT was also honored with four of the 'Top 20 Most Innovative Gaming Technology Products' -- including a gold award for its sb(TM) Service Window technology -- at the recent Casino Technology Summit in Las Vegas. The sb(TM) Service Window allows players to receive individualized casino services and awards, and lets a casino property maximize its revenues across all of its enterprises -- not just at the slot machine. The Summit, sponsored by Casino Journal magazine, drew 400 attendees, 300 of whom voted on their choices for the top three products among the Top 20 winners.

    International Game Technology (http://www.igt.com/) is a global company specializing in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and sales of computerized gaming machines and systems products.

    International Game Technology

    CONTACT: Rick Sorensen of International Game Technology,
    +1-775-448-8022, Rick.Sorensen@igt.com

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




    Sonus Networks Honored by AT&T as Outstanding Supplier

    WESTFORD, Mass., June 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Commitment to excellence over the past year has earned Sonus Networks recognition as an outstanding supplier to AT&T Inc. , one of the world's leading data, voice, wireless and Internet services providers.

    "We are proud of our long-standing tradition of providing unparalleled products and services to our business and residential customers," said Maureen Merkle, President, AT&T Procurement. "We're successful on that front in large part thanks to suppliers partners like Sonus Networks that consistently go above and beyond the call of duty."

    Sonus Networks received one of 39 supplier recognition awards for its work in helping AT&T deliver outstanding service to its customers during the past year. Sonus Networks was recognized for its contributions in the category of Teamwork.

    "Sonus is honored to have been selected as one of AT&T's most respected suppliers. Customer excellence is what motivates the team at Sonus and we have been contributing to AT&T's next-generation communications infrastructure with that same spirit," said Hassan Ahmed, chairman and CEO, Sonus Networks. "Our primary goal is our customers' success and helping them achieve their business objectives. This award by AT&T demonstrates our commitment and ongoing focus on delivering not only networks that are reshaping communications, but being a great partner to our customers."

    As part of its annual supplier recognition program, AT&T took out a half-page ad in the June 5, 2007, edition of the Wall Street Journal to publicly thank the selected companies.

    About Sonus Networks

    Sonus Networks, Inc. is a leading provider of voice over IP (VoIP) infrastructure solutions for wireline and wireless service providers. With its comprehensive IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) solution, Sonus addresses the full range of carrier applications, including residential and business voice services, wireless voice and multimedia, trunking and tandem switching, carrier interconnection and enhanced services. Sonus' voice infrastructure solutions are deployed in service provider networks worldwide. Founded in 1997, Sonus is headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts. Additional information on Sonus is available at http://www.sonusnet.com/ .

    This release may contain forward-looking statements regarding future events that involve risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or results. Readers are referred to Item 1A "Risk Factors" of Sonus' Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q dated May 8, 2006, filed with the SEC, which identifies important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Risk factors include among others: the impact of material weaknesses in our disclosure controls and procedures and our internal control over financial reporting on our ability to report our financial results timely and accurately; the unpredictability of our quarterly financial results; risks and uncertainties associated with the Company's announced review of its historical stock option grants and accounting, including the impact on the Company's financial statements or results, any tax liabilities or penalties, the Company's inability to timely report with the Securities and Exchange Commission, whether the Company will file its required SEC reports by June 26, 2007 and remain listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, regulatory actions or litigation arising out of the review or any restatement; risks associated with our international expansion and growth; consolidation in the telecommunications industry; and potential costs resulting from pending securities litigation against the company. Any forward-looking statements represent Sonus' views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing Sonus' views as of any subsequent date. While Sonus may elect to update forward-looking statements at some point, Sonus specifically disclaims any obligation to do so.

    Sonus is a registered trademark of Sonus Networks, Inc. All other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated.

    For more information, please contact: Investor Relations: Sonus Media Relations: Jocelyn Philbrook Sarah McAuley 978-614-8672 978-614-8745 jphilbrook@sonusnet.com smcauley@sonusnet.com

    Sonus Networks

    CONTACT: Investor Relations, Jocelyn Philbrook, +1-978-614-8672,
    jphilbrook@sonusnet.com, or Media Relations, Sarah McAuley, +1-978-614-8745,
    smcauley@sonusnet.com, both of Sonus Networks

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




    Verizon Employee Group Awards College Scholarships to 13 Deserving Students Across the CountryConsortium of Information and Telecommunications Executives Gives $23,000 in 2007 Toward College Expenses

    NEW YORK, June 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Paying for college just got easier for 13 deserving and talented students across the country who have earned college scholarships from the Consortium of Information and Telecommunications Executives (CITE), an African-American employee resource group of Verizon.

    Each high school senior will receive between $1,000 and $3,000 toward college expenses. One award -- for $3,000 -- was given in the name of deceased CITE President Carl R. English.

    This year's recipients are: * Lawrence Murphy of California, who has a 3.17 grade point average and plans to attend California State Polytechnic University and major in aerospace engineering. * Arsenio Jerrod Coston of Florida, who has a 4.4 grade point average (based on a 5.0 scale) and plans to attend Florida State University and major in business. * Kristen Michelle Johnson of Indiana, who has a 3.71 grade point average and plans to attend Purdue University and major in sports medicine and vocal music. * Kristen D. Hill of Maryland, who has a 3.6 grade point average and plans to attend Drexel University and major in public relations and business. * Paul Marvin Williams IV of Washington, D.C., who has a 3.12 grade point average and plans to attend Coppin State University and major in business management. * Dominic Ridgard of Massachusetts, who has a 3.02 grade point average and plans to attend Bowdoin College and major in business. * Gabrielle Terry of New Jersey, who has a 3.86 grade point average and plans to attend Penn State and major in marketing and Spanish. * Alagia Amber Conwell of New York, who has a 3.3 grade point average and plans to attend Oswego University and major in computer science. * Teara Jennings of North Carolina, who has a 3.7 grade point average and plans to attend the University of North Carolina majoring in computer engineering. * Tiffany Channelle Lee of Pennsylvania, who has a 3.97 grade point average and plans to attend Penn State and major in mathematics. * Juston Warren of Texas, who has a 3.7 grade point average and plans to attend Northwood University and major in management information systems. * Kenice Joyne Reed of Virginia, who has a 3.6 grade point average and plans to attend High Point University and major in business administration. * Chantel Auchea Perry of West Virginia, who has a 3.97 grade point average and plans to attend West Virginia University and major in chemical engineering.

    CITE selects recipients based on financial need and academic achievement. The scholarships are for high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited four-year institution. Two of the CITE scholarship winners have been offered internships with Verizon.

    Since CITE established its scholarship program in June 1988, the organization has awarded more than $1.4 million to over 780 students across the country.

    "Education is the key to the high-skill, high-paying jobs of tomorrow," said CITE President Leona Punzi. "Awarding these scholarships is an investment for a brighter tomorrow for our children, our communities, and our company."

    For more information on CITE, visit http://www.forcite.org/.

    CITE, a national 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an African-American employee resource group of Verizon, is committed to industry excellence, community service, and personal and professional development. For over two decades, the organization has worked closely with Verizon's senior leadership team to keep diversity issues at the forefront of the corporation. CITE helps its members understand Verizon's business strategy and their roles in it. CITE will remain a critical part of Verizon's future success, strive for the best, and continue its journey of helping others in need.

    Verizon

    CONTACT: Sandra Arnette, +1-410-393-7109, sandra.u.arnette@verizon.com,
    of Verizon

    Web site: http://www.forcite.org/

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    SVB Asset Management is Verified GIPS-Compliant Four Years Running

    SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SVB Asset Management, the affiliate of SVB Silicon Valley Bank that provides investment advisory services to corporations, has received verification of compliance with the CFA Institute's Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS(R)) for the fourth consecutive year from an independent auditing firm.

    "SVB Asset Management's GIPS verification is vital to our business," says Adam Dean, president of SVB Asset Management. "GIPS represent the most stringent guidelines in the industry, and around the world, for measuring investment performance. The ability to meet those standards is important to us and it is important to our clients. Having independent verification of our compliance with the standards gives our clients further assurance that they are getting the most objective and accurate performance reporting possible."

    GIPS are a set of ethical principles used by asset management firms designed to establish a globally standardized, industry-wide approach to creating performance presentations that communicate investment results. To date, 27 countries or regions throughout North America, Europe, Africa and Asia have adopted the standards and have been endorsed, or are in the process of being endorsed, by the GIPS Executive Committee. In the U.S., GIPS is funded and administered by the CFA Institute.

    About SVB Silicon Valley Bank and SVB Asset Management

    SVB Asset Management (SAM) is a registered investment advisor, managing short-term fixed income investments for primarily U.S.-based corporate clients. SAM was established in 2002 as an affiliate of SVB Silicon Valley Bank to serve the investment needs of the bank's technology and life-science.

    SVB Silicon Valley Bank provides commercial banking services to emerging growth and mature companies in the technology, life science, private equity and premium wine industries. Through its focus on specialized markets and extensive knowledge of the people and business issues driving them, SVB Silicon Valley Bank provides a level of service and partnership that measurably impacts its clients' success. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., the company serves clients around the world through 27 U.S. offices and three international operations. SVB Silicon Valley Bank is a member of global financial services firm SVB Financial Group, with SVB Alliant, SVB Analytics, SVB Capital, SVB Global and SVB Private Client Services. More information about SVB Asset Management and SVB Silicon Valley Bank can be found at http://www.svb.com/.

    Disclaimer:

    SVB Silicon Valley Bank refers to Silicon Valley Bank, the California bank subsidiary and the commercial banking operation of SVB Financial Group. Banking services are provided by Silicon Valley Bank, a member of the FDIC and the Federal Reserve. SVB Private Client Services is a division of Silicon Valley Bank. SVB Financial Group is also a member of the Federal Reserve.

    SVB Asset Management, a registered investment advisor, is a non-bank affiliate of Silicon Valley Bank and member of SVB Financial Group. Products offered by SVB Asset Management are not FDIC insured, are not deposits or other obligations of Silicon Valley Bank, and may lose value.

    SVB Silicon Valley Bank

    CONTACT: Meghan O'Leary of SVB Financial Group, +1-408-654-6364,
    moleary@svb.com

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




    RESX V7.0 Increases Policy and Meetings Management FlexibilityIncludes Additional Web 2.0 Functionality to Automate and Enhance Communications with Travelers

    ATLANTA, June 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TRX, Inc. , a global technology company that develops and hosts software applications to process data records and automate manual processes, today announced the release of RESX v7.0, which includes new communication tools and several policy enhancements designed to give corporate administrators more flexibility managing corporate travel policy.

    RESX is a leading online booking tool allowing corporate travelers to create policy-compliant and on-budget travel reservations via a hosted Web interface. TRX continues to expand the features and functionality of RESX, while making it simpler for users to research and finalize reservations.

    RESX v7.0 incorporates key Web 2.0 features to provide users with a customizable login page designed to meet customization and communication needs. The new login page features RSS news feeds and enhanced flight statistics to keep travelers informed. In addition, the RESX v7.0 enables travel managers to create blogs, allowing travelers within the same company to share travel experiences.

    "We anticipate these new features will drive a lot of value for the traveler. During testing, our panel of beta testers was thoroughly impressed and eager for us to deploy these features," said Holly Brosam, Head of Client Relations, RESX Technologies.

    "The tools available through the new RESX v7.0 release allow us to offer clients more choices for exactly how they want their online experience to fit their existing travel policies and culture. Garber FCm Travel Solutions has never taken a 'cookie cutter' approach to travel management, and the flexibility RESX offers us matches that philosophy," explained Roz Garber, president. "For example, different policies may apply to the same traveler depending on the type of travel, so it is great to be able to change policies on the fly. This gives our clients more control over spending for smaller internal meetings and training. Plus, clients can integrate the RESX information with their third-party expense management tools to enhance data management."

    RESX v7.0 also supports small to mid-level meetings management. In a recent "Groups and Meetings Analyst Briefing," PhoCusWright reported that the majority of meetings involve less than 50 attendees. RESX's variable policy management feature provides clients with the capabilities to support meetings of this size and greater by allowing travelers to book travel under an alternative set of travel polices deployed by travel managers. Through the use of prompts and customized text entries, travelers can register for meeting- related events as well as secure travel reservations. Travel and meeting managers are able to capture the related data enabling them to plan and execute accordingly.

    Finally, the latest RESX release creates a platform for expense management integration with the launch of an expense interface layer. The platform will allow recently announced expense management partners, Gelco and DATABASICS, to connect to RESX via Web Services. Both Gelco and DATABASICS plan to finalize integration with RESX later this month.

    About TRX

    TRX is a global technology company. We develop and host software applications that process data records and automate manual processes, enabling our clients to optimize performance and control costs. We are a leading provider to the travel industry and are expanding into financial services and healthcare. We deliver our technology applications in an on- demand environment to travel agencies, corporations, travel suppliers, government agencies, credit card associations, credit card issuing banks, and third-party administrators. TRX is headquartered in Atlanta with operations and associates in North America, Europe, and Asia. Please visit the company's Website at http://www.trx.com/.

    TRX

    CONTACT: Kira Perdue, Vice President, Trevelino-Keller Communications
    Group, +1-404-214-0722, ext. 101, kperdue@trevelinokeller.com

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




    DORIS Engineering Selects AVEVA PDMS

    CAMBRIDGE, England, June 11 /PRNewswire/ -- AVEVA , a leading supplier of engineering IT systems, today announces it has secured a contract with DORIS Engineering, pioneers in the field of oil and gas offshore development since 1965. Using AVEVA PDMS, DORIS Engineering will continue to deliver engineering solutions for the most challenging environments.

    DORIS Engineering employees will add the use of the AVEVA solution to increase efficiencies across the board. After looking at all potential engineering systems on offer, DORIS Engineering selected AVEVA PDMS due to the fact that it is globally recognised design system for the Offshore Industry.

    Michel Deguen, Vice President Sales & Marketing, DORIS Engineering, comments:

    "We chose the solution from AVEVA as we recognise the worldwide reputation the company has in the engineering industry, especially when it comes to companies such as ourselves who specialise in the offshore oil and gas industry. We are highly experienced in creating innovative and cost-effective solutions for the most challenging environments, including harsh environments, remote locations and very deep waters."

    Richard Longdon, CEO of AVEVA comments:

    "We're delighted to be working with such a renowned company as DORIS Engineering. We know that they have a long and distinguished history in the offshore oil and gas industry and we're looking forward to working with the experts at DORIS Engineering to exchange knowledge and share industry best practice."

    About DORIS Engineering

    DORIS Engineering are experts in the field of engineering for the offshore oil and gas industry. They are highly experienced in creating innovative and cost-effective solutions for the most challenging environments, including harsh environments, remote locations and very deep waters.

    DORIS Engineering work for a range of clients from service companies to operators, taking roles from subcontractor to turnkey contractor.

    http://www.doris-engineering.com/ About AVEVA Group plc

    AVEVA Group plc is one of the world's foremost and fastest-growing lifecycle engineering IT solutions and services providers to the oil and gas, paper and pulp, power, chemical, pharmaceutical and shipbuilding industries. The Group reported pre-tax profits for the year ended March 2007 of GBP 24.7 million on revenues of GBP 94.9 million. The Group has grown consistently since 1967 on the strength of pioneering engineering technology that protects the information assets of its customers from the volatile nature of the IT industry.

    Headquartered in Cambridge, England, AVEVA Group plc and its operating subsidiaries currently employ more than 600 staff worldwide with offices in England, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Norway, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sweden, South Korea and the USA.

    AVEVA Group plc

    CONTACT: Joseph Krol of AVEVA, +1-713 977-1225, Joseph.krol@aveva.com;
    or Becky Stevens of Virtual Marketing LLC, +1-713-444-6860,
    becky.stevens@virtualmarketing-pr.com, for AVEVA Group plc




    Secure Computing Positioned in the Leader's Quadrant for Secure Web Gateway Magic QuadrantEvaluation Based on Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute

    SAN JOSE, Calif., June 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Secure Computing Corporation , a leading enterprise gateway security company, today announced it has been positioned by Gartner, Inc., a premier research and advisory firm, in the Leaders Quadrant of the "Magic Quadrant for Secure Web Gateway, 2007" report published on June 4, 2007 (written by: Peter Firstbrook, Lawrence Orans, Arabella Hallawell). This report evaluates 20 vendors and focuses on enterprise anti-malware, URL filtering, and application control. Visit http://www.securecomputing.com/ to view the report.

    "Secure Computing has built a strong track record of leadership in the web gateway security market," said Jay Chaudhry, chief strategy officer and vice chairman, Secure Computing. "Secure Computing's approach is to deliver comprehensive and integrated, best-of-breed security functionality in security appliances. This is key to a successful overall solution that includes malware detection, URL filtering, and application control, while concurrently being able to meet the scalability and reliability demands of the largest enterprise customers." Chaudhry continued, "Our vision in this area continues to evolve as we increase our business investment and seek to provide the most advanced technologies that will offer a solid return on customers' investments."

    According to the report, a Secure Web Gateway is a solution that filters unwanted software/malware from user-initiated Web/Internet traffic and enforces corporate and regulatory policy compliance. To achieve this goal, SWGs must, at a minimum, include URL filtering, malicious-code detection and filtering, and application controls for popular Web-based applications, such as instant messaging (IM).

    Secure Computing offers a complete portfolio of web gateway security appliances that address these issues and more. Secure Computing's Webwasher(R) is the industry's first and only reputation-based solution that protects enterprises against malware and spyware, phishing fraud and identity theft, data leakage, and Internet misuse. Simultaneously, it helps to ensure policy enforcement, regulatory compliance, and a productive application environment.

    Secure Computing has set a new standard for proactive detection through the company's industry-leading reputation system, TrustedSource(TM). Like a credit agency provides credit scores to enable reliable commerce, TrustedSource provides real-time reputation scores for URLs, domains, images, messages and IP addresses. Integrating this reputation scoring information with behavioral analysis and the millions of URLs in its award-winning SmartFilter(R) database, Secure Computing gives organizations the most effective protection on the enterprise gateway against security threats.

    "Following last year's combination of Secure Computing, CyberGuard and CipherTrust, our combined company is proving to be a formidable force in the industry," said Chaudhry. "We believe this report not only underscores our enterprise gateway strategy but also the execution of that strategy in the marketplace."

    About the Gartner Magic Quadrant

    The Magic Quadrant is copyrighted 2007 by Gartner, Inc. and is reused with permission. The Magic Quadrant is a graphical representation of a marketplace at and for a specific time period. It depicts Gartner's analysis of how certain vendors measure against criteria for that marketplace, as defined by Gartner. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in the Magic Quadrant, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors placed in the "Leaders" quadrant. The Magic Quadrant is intended solely as a research tool, and is not meant to be a specific guide to action. Gartner disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

    About Secure Computing:

    Secure Computing , a leading provider of enterprise gateway security, delivers a comprehensive set of solutions that help customers protect their critical Web, email and network assets. Over half the Fortune 50 and Fortune 500 are part of our more than 20,000 global customers in 106 countries, supported by a worldwide network of more than 2,300 partners. The company is headquartered in San Jose, Calif., and has offices worldwide. For more information, see http://www.securecomputing.com/.

    This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to Gartner's position of Secure Computing in the Magic Quadrant, and the expected benefits of such positioning, and such statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements are that 1) there is no guarantee that Secure Computing will benefit from this award, and 2) that there may be changes in customer requirements, delays in product development, general economic conditions and the risk factors detailed from time to time in Secure Computing's periodic reports and registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

    CONTACTS: Ally Zwahlen Secure Computing Corporation 925-288-4175 ally_zwahlen@securecomputing.com (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060808/LATU027LOGO)

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    PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com Secure Computing Corporation

    CONTACT: Ally Zwahlen of Secure Computing Corporation, +1-925-288-4175,
    ally_zwahlen@securecomputing.com

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




    Rohm and Haas Company CFO to Speak at the JP Morgan Basics and Industrials Conference

    PHILADELPHIA, June 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Jacques M. Croisetiere, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Rohm and Haas Company will speak to investors at the JP Morgan Basics and Industrials Conference, on Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at 10:00 am (Eastern Daylight Time).

    The presentation will be webcast, and include an audio transmission, as well as slides used in the presentation. Interested parties can access the webcast and copies of the presentation from the investors' page of the company's website at http://www.rohmhaas.com/.

    About Rohm and Haas Company

    Leading the way since 1909, Rohm and Haas is a global pioneer in the creation and development of innovative technologies and solutions for the specialty materials industry. The company's technologies are found in a wide range of industries including: Building and Construction, Electronics and Electronic Devices, Household Goods and Personal Care, Packaging and Paper, Transportation, Pharmaceutical and Medical, Water, Food and Food Related, and Industrial Process. Our innovative technologies and solutions help to improve life everyday, around the world. Based in Philadelphia, PA, the company generated annual sales of approximately $8.2 billion in 2006. Visit http://www.rohmhaas.com/ for more information. imagine the possibilities(TM)

    Rohm and Haas Company

    CONTACT: Investor Relations: Andrew D. Sandifer, Director of Investor
    Relations, +1-215-592-3312, asandifer@rohmhaas.com, or Media: Leslie Johnson,
    Manager of External Corporate Media, +1-215-592-6922,
    lesliejohnson@rohmhaas.com, both of Rohm and Haas Company

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

    Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/763050.html




    ReserveAmerica Named Presenting Sponsor for National Wildlife Federation's The Great American Backyard Campout(TM)

    WASHINGTON, June 11 /PRNewswire/ -- National Wildlife Federation (NWF) announces ReserveAmerica as the presenting sponsor of The Great American Backyard Campout hosted by NWF and Outdoor Industry Foundation. Scheduled for June 23, the Great American Backyard Campout is a national event that encourages individuals, families, friends, neighbors, youth and community groups to join campers across the nation for a fun night in the great outdoors.

    The Great American Backyard Campout provides an opportunity for everyone to relive -- or to experience for the first time -- how much fun it is to spend a night sleeping under the stars and enjoying the sounds of nature at night. NWF and ReserveAmericas' collaboration will provide campers the opportunity to select camping locations in National and State parks and gain access to camping essentials, resources, and tips. ReserveAmerica is supporting NWF's vision of connecting people with nature and inspiring Americans to protect wildlife for our children's future.

    "Great American Backyard Campout is an opportunity to connect people to nature through a fun event that is accessible by all," states Eliza Russell, NWF Director of Education. "Children have become very disconnected from nature. All of us who remember the enjoyment of being outside and camping need to pass those memorable experiences on to our children, grandchildren and extended family."

    NWF and ReserveAmerica's partnership provides campers the opportunity to reserve camping sites at National, Federal, State and privately-owned parks, as well as pick up tips and tricks to aid them in planning their campout.

    "We are proud to support the National Wildlife Federation through the Great American Backyard Campout," remarked John McDonald, Director of Marketing and Business Development for ReserveAmerica "This event is a tremendous way to encourage families to experience camping in their own backyard before planning to visit one of the over 3,500 campgrounds available on ReserveAmerica.com."

    For more information or to register for The Great American Backyard Campout visit http://www.backyardcampout.org/. The web site provides packing lists, recipes, camping tips, nature guides, activities and more! Campers can even sign up on the site to share their campout plans and stories.

    About National Wildlife Federation

    The nation's largest member-supported conservation education and advocacy group, the National Wildlife Federation unites people from all walks of life to protect nature, wildlife and the world we all share. The Federation has educated and inspired families to uphold America's conservation tradition since 1936.

    About ReserveAmerica

    ReserveAmerica is North America's leading camping-reservation and campground-management solutions provider. ReserveAmerica specializes in complete reservations solutions, stand-alone call-center/database-management tools, online-reservations solutions, and park-software solutions. The company manages the largest reservable campsite inventory, with partnerships throughout North America. ReserveAmerica is an operating business of IAC .

    John McDonald | ReserveAmerica Director, Marketing & Business Development John@ReserveAmerica.com (800) 695-4636 x 5581 Evelyn Furia, National Wildlife Federation Account Manager furiae@nwf.org (703) 438-6463

    ReserveAmerica

    CONTACT: John McDonald, Director, Marketing & Business Development of
    ReserveAmerica, 1-800-695-4636 ext. 5581, John@ReserveAmerica.com; or Evelyn
    Furia, Account Manager of National Wildlife Federation, +1-703-438-6463,
    furiae@nwf.org

    Web site: http://www.backyardcampout.org/




    RadiSys Introduces Groundbreaking Convedia Software Media ServerNew Linux-based, multi-core optimized IP media processing solution addresses needs of enterprise VoIP, ATCA, and IMS markets

    HILLSBORO, Ore., June 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- RadiSys Corporation , a leading global provider of advanced embedded solutions, announced today the introduction of the Convedia Software Media Server. This latest solution from RadiSys, available on the company's Promentum ATCA-4300 dual-core dual Xeon compute processing module as well as the IBM System x3550 server, provides an economical IP audio and video media processing solution for Advanced Telecommunications Computing Architecture (ATCA) and Linux-based platforms.

    The new Convedia Software Media Server, based on the same technology utilized in the company's existing hardware media servers, positions RadiSys as a unique supplier of both software- and hardware-based media processing products for Enterprise VoIP and IMS markets. This advance also marks the first product based on integrated technology from RadiSys and Convedia since the acquisition was completed just nine months ago. The Convedia Software Media Server provides equipment manufacturers and independent software vendors with an entry-level enterprise solution that is compatible with existing Convedia interfaces, while also addressing the growing trend toward deploying ATCA-based products.

    eXtended Media Processing(TM) (eXMP(TM)) technology from RadiSys serves as the foundation for delivering proven carrier-class IP media processing capabilities across both its hardware and software products. For the enterprise telecommunications market, for instance, RadiSys eXMP technology provides access to the same media processing features, management, and control interface options available on existing Convedia media servers. This allows telecommunication equipment manufacturers and VoIP application developers to use a single supplier when developing solutions for a wide variety of IP telecommunication services and markets, from small enterprise IP PBX or IP contact center solutions, up to large IMS deployments for wireless, wireline, and cable network operators.

    "The IP media server market is one that requires a multi-faceted approach rather than a one-size fits all model," said Peter Briscoe, executive vice president and general manager of RadiSys Media Server business unit. "With the addition of the Convedia Software Media Server, we deliver a unique product portfolio that allows RadiSys to provide industry-leading media processing features, control interface options and management capabilities across both our existing purpose-built hardware media servers and new software-based offerings. Telecom equipment manufacturers that develop solutions for small businesses, Fortune 500 companies and service providers now have a single source for all their audio and video media processing requirements, helping them to reduce development time, procurement costs and other administrative efforts."

    About RadiSys

    RadiSys is a leading provider of advanced solutions for the communications networking and commercial systems markets. Through intimate customer collaboration and combining innovative technologies and industry leading architecture, RadiSys helps OEMs, systems integrators and solution providers bring better products to market faster and more economically. RadiSys products include embedded boards, application enabling platforms and turn-key systems, which are used in today's complex computing, processing and network intensive applications. For more information, visit http://www.radisys.com/, write to info@radisys.com, or call 800-950-0044 or 503-615-1100. Editors seeking more information may contact Lyn Pangares at RadiSys Corporation at 503-615-1220 or lyn.pangares@radisys.com.

    RadiSys(R) and Convedia (R) registered trademarks and eXMP is a trademark of RadiSys Corporation. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

    RadiSys Corporation

    CONTACT: Lyn Pangares of RadiSys Corporation, +1-503-615-1220,
    lyn.pangares@radisys.com

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




    RadiSys Introduces Industry's Highest Density Media Resource ATCA BladePromentum(TM) ATCA-9100 Media Resource Module extends award winning 10-Gigabit SYS-6010 ATCA platform for applications requiring high performance media processing

    HILLSBORO, Ore., June 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- RadiSys , a leading global provider of advanced embedded solutions, today announced an Advanced Telecommunications Computing Architecture (ATCA) Digital Signal Processing (DSP) blade that offers telecommunications equipment manufacturers (TEMs) a way to achieve a low cost per port approach for next-generation VoIP, media processing and media gateway solutions. With a flexible and powerful architecture that hosts up to 20 multi-core MSC8144 DSPs from Freescale Semiconductor, the Promentum ATCA-9100 Media Resource Module provides system designers with a significant time to market advantage and ensures their ability to handle future requirements.

    "RadiSys continues to provide TEMs with solutions that surpass performance requirements of the most demanding designers," said Todd Etchieson, vice president of communications networking product management, RadiSys. "As a pioneer and innovator in open systems platforms and first to market with a 10 Gig ATCA platform, we continually help equipment manufacturers address their ever-changing needs and demands with the most feature rich products available today. The addition of media processing capability to our 10 Gig platform is a significant and compelling milestone for the company and our AdvancedTCA portfolio."

    Based on a modular design concept that incorporates mezzanines to host DSP farms, the ATCA-9100 enables a smooth transition from one generation of DSP to another without a complete overhaul of the blade. This reduces development expenses for TEMs and allows them to keep their products competitive for longer periods helping to increase their return on investment. Ten Gigabit Ethernet fabric connectivity and direct Ethernet access to DSPs give the Promentum ATCA-9100 unmatched packet and media processing capabilities. Additionally, the module includes Serial Rapid IO (SRIO) switching and support for easy debugging of DSP code helping to avoid costly project delays that may result from problems that are difficult to debug. The ATCA-9100 provides a complete solution and alleviates TEM application development with the inclusion of onboard carrier grade Linux, switching software; blade management software; and, other APIs. TEMs can either leverage their existing DSP code from prior generations or leverage off-the-shelf DSP software to address their product DSP software needs.

    "The need for high performance solutions that address the demands of TEMs developing applications requiring media processing continues to grow and is stronger than ever," said Jeff Timbs, marketing director for Freescale's Networking System Division. "Working with RadiSys, we're breaking new ground with multi-core technology that reaches an outstanding level of performance density for high-capacity infrastructure applications as well as reducing total system cost, board space and power dissipation."

    The Promentum(TM) ATCA-9100, with the highest density capability on the market, reduces the hardware footprint in the central office by over 50 percent while attaining the same capacity of media processing over conventional solutions. Additionally, the ATCA-9100 is fully optimized for the RadiSys Promentum SYS-6010, the company's award winning 10-Gigabit ATCA platform. The SYS-6010 is a proven solution that has been adopted for a multitude of customer applications including Radio Network Controllers, Media Gateways, IPTV media routers, Security Gateways and IMS application servers.

    Freescale's MSC8144 is the industry's highest performance programmable DSP platform. It takes single-chip DSP integration to a higher level of sophistication. Combining four StarCore(R) DSP cores at up to 1GHz each, the device is designed to deliver industry-leading Gigahertz performance, equivalent to a 4GHz single-core DSP. Additionally, it integrates one of the industry's largest embedded memories (at 10.5 MB) in a single package, virtually eliminating the need to attach external memories while maintaining a highly competitive cost and power per channel.

    About Freescale Semiconductor

    Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. is a global leader in the design and manufacture of embedded semiconductors for the automotive, consumer, industrial, networking and wireless markets. The privately held company is based in Austin, Texas, and has design, research and development, manufacturing or sales operations in more than 30 countries. Freescale is one of the world's largest semiconductor companies with 2006 sales of $6.4 billion (USD). http://www.freescale.com/.

    About RadiSys

    RadiSys is a leading provider of advanced solutions for the communications networking and commercial systems markets. Through intimate customer collaboration and combining innovative technologies and industry leading architecture, RadiSys helps OEMs, systems integrators and solution providers bring better products to market faster and more economically. RadiSys products include embedded boards, application enabling platforms and turn-key systems, which are used in today's complex computing, processing and network intensive applications. For more information, visit http://www.radisys.com/, write to info@radisys.com, or call 800-950-0044 or 503-615-1100. Editors seeking more information may contact Lyn Pangares at RadiSys Corporation at 503-615-1220 or lyn.pangares@radisys.com.

    RadiSys(R) and Promentum(R) are registered trademarks of RadiSys Corporation. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

    RadiSys Corporation

    CONTACT: Lyn Pangares of RadiSys Corporation, +1-503-615-1220,
    lyn.pangares@radisys.com

    Web site: http://www.radisys.com/
    http://www.freescale.com/




    Optical Cable Corporation Schedules Conference Call to Discuss Second Quarter 2007 Results

    ROANOKE, Va., June 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Optical Cable Corporation , today announced that it will release its second quarter of fiscal year 2007 results on Tuesday, June 12, 2007. The second quarter results are for the three-month and six-month periods ended April 30, 2007. In conjunction with its release, the Company will host a conference call on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

    Individuals wishing to participate in the conference call should call (888) 868-9083. For interested individuals unable to join the call, a replay will be available through June 20, 2007 by dialing (877) 519-4471, pass code 8863135. The call will also be broadcast live over the Internet and can be accessed by visiting the investor relations section of the Company's website at http://www.occfiber.com/.

    As in the past, Optical Cable Corporation will answer questions from analysts and fund investors during the conference call. However, Optical Cable Corporation would also like to invite its individual investors to submit questions in advance of the conference call. The Company will consider individual questions for response during the question and answer portion of the conference call. Questions submitted in advance should be submitted in writing and should be sent to rmay@joelefrank.com by 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, June 12, 2007.

    Company Information

    Optical Cable Corporation is a leading manufacturer of fiber optic cables primarily sold into the enterprise market, and the premier manufacturer of military ground tactical fiber optic cable for the U.S. military. Founded in 1983, Optical Cable Corporation pioneered the design and production of fiber optic cables for the most demanding military field applications, as well as fiber optic cables suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. The Company's current broad product offering is built on the evolution of these fundamental technologies, and is designed to provide end-users with fiber optic cables that are easy and economical to install, provide a high degree of reliability and offer outstanding performance characteristics. Optical Cable Corporation sells its products worldwide for uses ranging from commercial and campus installations to customized products for specialty applications and harsh environments, including military applications. The Company manufactures its high quality fiber optic cables at its ISO 9001:2000 registered and MIL-STD- 790F certified facility located in Roanoke, Virginia.

    Further information about Optical Cable Corporation is available on the World Wide Web at http://www.occfiber.com/.

    AT THE COMPANY: Neil Wilkin Tracy Smith President & CEO Vice President & CFO (540) 265-0690 (540) 265-0690 investorrelations@occfiber.com investorrelations@occfiber.com AT JOELE FRANK, WILKINSON BRIMMER KATCHER: Andrew Siegel Ryan May (212) 355-4449 ext. 127 (212) 355-4449 ext. 132 asiegel@joelefrank.com rmay@joelefrank.com

    Optical Cable Corporation

    CONTACT: Neil Wilkin, President & CEO, or Tracy Smith, Vice President &
    CFO, both of Optical Cable Corporation, +1-540-265-0690,
    investorrelations@occfiber.com; or Andrew Siegel, +1-212-355-4449 ext. 127,
    asiegel@joelefrank.com, or Ryan May, +1-212-355-4449 ext. 132,
    rmay@joelefrank.com, both of Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher, for
    Optical Cable Corporation

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




    Can You Ask to Bring a Guest to a Wedding?WeddingChannel.com Unveils the Five Ultimate Guest Etiquette Dos and Don'ts-- Plus, The Three Biggest Mistakes Wedding Guests Make --

    LOS ANGELES, June 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the course of this summer, nearly 132 million people will be guests at a wedding. With peak wedding season in full force, WeddingChannel.com, the number one wedding and gift registry website, has been flooded with hundreds of thousands of questions about what to do and what not to do when attending a wedding. From what to wear to who to bring, guests are clearly confused. To help them, the editors at WeddingChannel.com have come up with a list of the top five guest etiquette dos and don'ts.

    TOP FIVE GUEST ETIQUETTE DOS & DON'TS

    1. DON'T assume or ask WHETHER you can bring a guest or your children along. According to a 2007 WeddingChannel.com survey, one out of four wedding guests still believe they can bring a plus-one who wasn't invited. Only the individuals listed on the invitation are invited to attend, so unless your kids have been mentioned by name or it's been indicated that you may bring a guest, the couple has already made the decision for you - and it is impolite to ask them to make an exception. There are many reasons why the couple may have finalized the guest list the way they did, including costs, level of formality, or venue capacity, so try not to take it personally. If you can't possibly attend without your offspring, simply decline the invitation politely and send a wedding gift.

    2. DO reply as soon as possible. The couple needs to give final numbers to all of their vendors, so a swift reply is essential. Plus, if you reply too late - or not at all - you won't be included in the final count for seating at the reception, even if you believe the couple "knows" you're coming. Worse than replying late (or not at all), however, is replying that you will attend and then neglecting to show up. In addition to the non-refundable cost of your dinner, the couple will be expecting you and will likely be hurt that you failed to attend without warning.

    3. DO dress appropriately for the formality of the wedding. The invitation is your first glimpse of the couple's wedding style, and may even indicate attire guidelines such as "Black Tie." If you aren't sure of the formality, let the season, hour of day, and ceremony location be your guide.

    4. DON'T criticize the couple's decisions OR MAKE REMARKS TO THEM ABOUT THEIR CHOICES. It's their wedding, their budget, and their religious beliefs, so take the day in stride and remember that there are a lot of different wedding styles out there that may not align with yours.

    5. DO send a wedding gift before the wedding. Bringing gifts to the reception means someone has to pack them up and cart them away at the end of the day - a very inconvenient chore for a couple headed for their honeymoon. It's also a myth that you have up to a year after the wedding date to send a gift, so check the couple's registry early and ship to the address indicated. Additionally, it may not be mandatory to select a gift from a couple's registry, but it is certainly the safest - and easiest - route to getting them something you know they'll love.

    Marilyn Oliveira, senior editor at WeddingChannel.com, also recommends that guests avoid making these three common wedding mistakes:

    Mistake #1: Contacting the couple instead of a travel agent. It may seem logical to ask the bride or groom about travel and accommodations for the wedding, but multiply your calls by 200 other guests, and the couple won't have time to do anything but organize people's travel plans. Search WeddingChannel.com for the couple's personal wedding website where you'll likely find a list of travel and lodging information and more, which you can access anytime.

    Mistake #2: Tampering with the seating arrangements. Finding yourself delegated to a table that isn't to your liking isn't something you're entitled to remedy by moving the seating cards around at will. Great effort goes into devising a seating plan for reasons such as separating warring relatives, reuniting old friends, and a myriad of other reasons, and if guests start moving seating cards to make themselves more comfortable, a whole host of problems could crop up. If you're unhappy with your table, take your initial seating assignment in stride, and then feel free to mingle once you've finished your meal - you'll probably end up spending more time on the dance floor than sitting anyway.

    Mistake #3: Over imbibing at the reception. An open bar is not a license to drink as much as you can before you pass out. More than one wedding day has been wrecked by drunken guests who got out of control after a few too many drinks. Although it may be tempting to take advantage of a premium, open bar, stick to your usual limit and save your hosts - and yourself - from any potential embarrassment getting inebriated might cause.

    Additional WeddingChannel.com etiquette solutions are also available at http://www.weddingchannel.com/etiquette.

    About WeddingChannel.com

    WeddingChannel.com is the number one wedding and gift registry website. The popular website offers comprehensive wedding planning content, interactive tools, as well as a central location for couples to manage their gift registries. The patented registry system on WeddingChannel.com brings together registries from the nation's leading retailers including Tiffany & Co., Bloomingdale's, Macy's, Crate and Barrel, Neiman Marcus, Pottery Barn, Gump's, REI, JCPenney, Carson, Pirie Scott, and Barneys New York, among others, allowing guests to search one easy site to find a wedding gift. WeddingChannel.com is based in Los Angeles and is a part of The Knot Inc. lifestage media network.

    The Knot Inc.

    CONTACT: Jacalyn Lee, Public Relations Manager, WeddingChannel.com,
    +1-212-515-1598, jlee@weddingchannel.com

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




    RBID.com, Inc. Retains Key Consultant

    NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., June 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- RBID.com, Inc., (Pink Sheets: RBID) president and CEO, Mr. Alan Rothman today announced that Mr. Ray Smith has been retained to provide consulting and project management services to the company. Mr. Smith, who has owned and operated a state-of-the-art inbound/outbound call-center in Las Vegas, NV, marketing credit enhancement, credit education and credit correction programs nationwide, will oversee RBID's immediate operational and development activities as it continues to build its IT infrastructure and develop its enterprise products portfolio. Mr. Smith will oversee the development of an online, monthly subscription based version of Simply Budgets, and assist with the integration of a number of added features and benefits that will clearly define the products uniqueness in the marketplace.

    Mr. Rothman stated, "There are many components involved in achieving our vision for brand leadership. Ray understands that vision. He has a great flair for the operational aspects of building a scalable business, and most importantly, his knowledge and experience in the sales and marketing of products such as long-distance phone service for major carriers, and Visa(TM) and MasterCard(TM) credit cards for banks throughout the United States is first class. He will be instrumental to the process as we continue to assemble our suite of proprietary and hot button products for a global marketplace. Ray's intimate knowledge of sales and marketing in the credit industry will prove a great asset. I believe his contributions will add tremendous value to the company and our shareholders as we move forward."

    About RBID.com

    RBID.com, Inc. (http://www.rbid.com/) is a financial IT and marketing company. RBID also facilitates the acquisition, commercialization, promotion and protection of both underdeveloped and distressed patented and/or proprietary technologies. RBID.com, Inc has the exclusive US and European licensing and distribution rights to the home budgeting software, Simply Budgets (http://www.simplybudgets.com/).

    "SAFE HARBOR"

    Certain statements in this news release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of Rule 175 under the Securities Act of 1933, and are subject to Rule 3B-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are subject to the safe harbor created by those rules. All Statements, other than statements of fact, included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding potential future plans and objectives of the company, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and other results and further events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Future events and actual results could differ materially from those set forth in, contemplated by, or underlying the forward-looking statements.

    Contact Information Mairead Howe RBID.com, Inc. 895 Dove Street Newport Beach, CA 92660 Email: mairead@rbid.com Phone: +1-949-851-4733

    RBID.com, Inc.

    CONTACT: Mairead Howe of RBID.com, Inc., +1-949-851-4733,
    mairead@rbid.com

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




    Larry Wuerz Joins Plantronics as Senior Vice President of Worldwide OperationsNew Executive Team Member Brings 28 Years of Experience from HP

    SANTA CRUZ, Calif., June 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Plantronics today announced that Larry Wuerz has joined the company as senior vice president of Worldwide Operations, responsible for leading Plantronics' global operations and supply chain.

    "Larry's 28 years of experience at HP include high volume, low cost businesses which are important to Plantronics' growth in retail and mobile sectors," said Ken Kannappan, president and CEO of Plantronics. "His proven excellence in leading teams to manage rapid change at HP will help Plantronics achieve the necessary cost structures and responsiveness for these emerging markets, and help us complement our already outstanding commercial infrastructure."

    At HP, Mr. Wuerz was most recently the worldwide vice president of Operations and Supply Chain for the Desktop Personal Computer organization, including consumer, commercial and workstation PCs. Prior to this role, Mr. Wuerz held the same title for HP's Consumer Desktop Personal Computer organization, where he helped grow the business from inception to the global market share leader. Mr. Wuerz was instrumental in dramatically simplifying HP's supply chain to improve margins, customer satisfaction, quality, and overall operational excellence. His extensive supply chain experience within the retail sector helped HP speed product cycles, reduce operational costs, and adapt to competitive pressures. In addition to Mr. Wuerz's operations roles at HP, he also held senior positions in other functional areas, including Research and Development, and Human Resources.

    Mr. Wuerz holds an MSEE from Stanford University and a BSEE from the University of Missouri -- Rolla.

    About Plantronics

    In 1969, a Plantronics headset carried the historic first words from the moon: "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Since then, Plantronics has become the headset of choice for mission-critical applications such as air traffic control, 911 dispatch, and the New York Stock Exchange. Today, this history of Sound Innovation(TM) is the basis for every product we build for the office, contact center, personal mobile, entertainment and residential markets. The Plantronics family of brands includes Plantronics, Altec Lansing, Clarity, and Volume Logic. For more information, go to http://www.plantronics.com/ or call (800) 544-4660.

    Altec Lansing, Clarity, Plantronics, Sound Innovation, and Volume Logic are trademarks or registered trademarks of Plantronics, Inc.

    Contacts: Dan Race Plantronics, Inc. 831-458-7005 dan.race@plantronics.com

    Plantronics, Inc.

    CONTACT: Dan Race of Plantronics, Inc., +1-831-458-7005,
    dan.race@plantronics.com

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




    Sensitech Management to Speak at Two Life Science ConferencesCold Chain Distribution and Best Practices to be Highlighted at HDMA and PDA

    BEVERLY, Mass., June 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Three senior staff members from Sensitech Inc., a global leader in cold chain visibility solutions, will focus on cold-chain distribution practices when they participate in speaking engagements at the Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA) conference and the Parenteral Drug Association's (PDA) 2007 Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Management Conference. Sensitech is a wholly owned subsidiary of Carrier Corp., which is a business unit of United Technologies Corp. .

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    Tomorrow, June 12, Sensitech's Strategic Marketing Director for Life Sciences, Henry Ames, will join Cardinal Health's Robert Brown, Senior Director of Sales and Account Management for Specialty Pharmaceutical Services, at the HDMA conference. Held at the Boston Marriott Copley Place, the theme for the HDMA 2007 Distribution Management Conference & Technology Expo is "The Supply Chain Evolution: New Directions & Dimensions."

    Ames and Brown will discuss "Cold Chain Best Practices," which will be moderated by John G. Howells, HDMA's industry relations director. With the growing number of products that require cold chain handling, the HDMA Logistics Operations Committee has focused on developing best practices for distribution of these unique products. This session will highlight best practices for product transportation and storage of cold chain products as well as the latest regulations and global trends in the cold chain.

    Who: Moderator: John G. Howells, Director, Industry Relations, HDMA; Speakers: Henry Ames, Strategic Marketing Director, Life Sciences, Sensitech Inc.; Robert Brown, Senior Director, Sales & Account Management, Specialty Pharmaceutical Services, Cardinal Health What: "Cold Chain Best Practices" When: June 12 (Tuesday), 2 p.m.-3 p.m. Where: Boston Marriott Copley Place

    For more information about HDMA 2007 Distribution Management Conference & Technology Expo, please visit http://www.healthcaredistribution.org/meetings/dmc/2007/sessiondescriptions.as p#25. (Please copy and paste link into your browser)

    On Thursday, June 14, Sensitech's Director of Quality Assurance, Dave Ray, and Sensitech's Senior Project Manager/Industrial Engineer, Mark Maurice, will present at the PDA 2007 Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Management Conference. Held at the Hyatt Regency Bethesda in Bethesda, Md., this year's conference theme is, "Transportation and Storage of Temperature-Sensitive Pharmaceuticals in a Risk-Based Regulatory Environment: A 21st Century Initiative."

    Ray will be the moderator of "Plenary Session 8: Support of Service Providers to Technical Report No. 39." Maurice, who will be one of the session's three speakers, will highlight thermal mapping protocols.

    This session will examine the 2007 revision of PDA Technical Report No. 39 -- "Cold Chain Guidance for Medicinal Products: Maintaining the Quality of Temperature-Sensitive Medicinal Products Through the Transportation Environment." Speakers will present examples of their technical support and cold chain solutions to manage their risk through the supply chain. This will include information on air transportation, trailer mapping test protocols and supporting distribution in the cold chain process to help to manage risk for temperature-sensitive products.

    Who: Moderator: Dave Ray, Sensitech's Director of Quality Assurance; and Speaker: Mark Maurice, Sensitech's Senior Project Manager/Industrial Engineer What: "Plenary Session 8: Support of Service Providers to Technical Report No. 39" When: June 14 (Thursday), 3 p.m.-4:45 p.m. Where: Hyatt Regency Bethesda

    For more information about the 2007 PDA Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Management Conference, please visit http://www.pda.org/coldchain07.

    About HDMA

    The Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA) and its members are committed to patient safety by delivering life-saving health products and services through a secure and efficient healthcare distribution system. These primary, full-service healthcare distributors are responsible for ensuring that billions of units of medication are safely delivered -- to tens of thousands of retail pharmacies, nursing homes, clinics and providers -- in all 50 states. HDMA and its members are the vital link in the healthcare system that is responsible for medicine safety, quality, integrity and availability in the marketplace. Through leadership on public policy and industry best practices, HDMA and its members focus on providing value, removing costs and developing innovative solutions to deliver care safely and effectively. For more information, please visit http://www.healthcaredistribution.org/ .

    About PDA

    The Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) is the leading global provider of science, technology and regulatory information and education for the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical community. Founded in 1946 as a nonprofit organization, PDA is committed to developing scientifically sound, practical technical information and resources to advance science and regulation through the expertise of its more than 10,000 members worldwide.

    About Sensitech Inc.

    As the world's leading provider of cold chain visibility solutions, Sensitech enables global leaders in Food and Pharmaceuticals to track and monitor assets across the supply chain to protect the integrity of temperature-sensitive products. Sensitech is an ISO 9001:2000 company and is based in Beverly, Massachusetts, with offices in Amsterdam, Calgary, Melbourne, Redmond and Santiago as well as service and distribution offices around the world. Sensitech is a unit of Farmington, Conn.-based Carrier Corp., the world's largest provider of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration solutions with operations in 172 countries. Carrier Corp. is part of United Technologies Corp., a Hartford, Conn.-based provider of a broad range of high technology products and support services to the aerospace and building systems industries worldwide. For additional information, please call +1-978-927-7033 or visit http://www.sensitech.com/ .

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    CONTACT: Christopher Leary of Sensitech Inc., +1-978-720-2667,
    cleary@sensitech.com

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




    Network Enhancement Gives Verizon Wireless Customers in Celina, Ohio, Something to Talk AboutVerizon Wireless Activates New Cell Site in Mercer County

    CELINA, Ohio, June 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless, the only major carrier with a 30-day network test-drive pledge that pays for calls if a customer isn't satisfied and switches to another carrier, announced today that it has activated a new cell site in Mercer County, enhancing coverage in and around the town of Celina.

    The new cell site near Celina improves network coverage and capacity along Interstate 127 between Myers and Green roads and along State Route 29 between Hellwarth and Grand Lake roads, enabling more customers to use their wireless phones to make calls, send and receive text and picture messages, and download games and ringtones.

    "Gone are the days when people relied on their wireless devices for simply making calls while in the car," said Roger Tang, president- Ohio/Pennsylvania/West Virginia Region, Verizon Wireless. "Now they also use their phones as digital cameras, entertainment devices, portable computers and even navigation systems. To ensure our customers can use their wireless devices for their growing needs, we'll continue to invest in our network, already the most reliable in the nation."

    The new cell site is part of Verizon Wireless' continual effort to increase coverage and augment the quality of its wireless voice and data network in Ohio and throughout the country. Verizon Wireless has invested $39 billion in the last seven years-$5 billion on average every year since the company was formed-to increase the coverage and capacity of its national network and to add new services. The company has invested more than $960 million over the past seven years in its Ohio network.

    About Verizon Wireless

    Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, serving 60.7 million customers. The largest U.S. wireless company and largest wireless data provider, based on revenues, Verizon Wireless is headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 66,000 employees nationwide. The company is a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). Find more information on the Web at http://www.verizonwireless.com/. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

    Verizon Wireless

    CONTACT: Laura Merritt of Verizon Wireless, +1-614-560-2605,
    laura.merritt@verizonwireless.com, or George Heddleston, +1-866-667-9110,
    gheddleston@woh.rr.com, for Verizon Wireless

    Web site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
    http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia

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