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Companies news of 2007-06-12 (page 3)

  • WallSt.net Reports Record Visits in May 2007
  • Finland's AinaCom Selects Comptel's New Interconnect Billing Solution
  • Captaris to Present at the 2007 Credit Suisse Software Conference
  • La société finlandaise AinaCom choisit la nouvelle solution de facturation...
  • TaxiTech(TM) Approved to Provide Interactive Touch Screens for New York City Taxi...
  • Isilon Systems to Present at 2007 Morgan Stanley Small Cap Executive Conference
  • Catapult Communications(R) and Testing Technologies(R) Announce Joint Marketing...
  • WhereNet Expands Marine Terminal Solution; Combined Active RFID/GPS Real-Time Locating...
  • Nokia Growth Partners Invests in kyte.tv
  • The Allied Defense Group Announces $2 Million Order from the U.S. Army
  • Nokia Growth Partners Invests in kyte.tv
  • American Airlines Teams Up With Popular Radio Host Steve Harvey
  • Motorola Expands Global Services Portfolio With New and Enhanced Support Capabilities for...
  • Global Crossing Secures 105 Million Pound Contract Extension With OGCbuying.solutions
  • Global Crossing Secures 105 Million Pound Contract Extension With OGCbuying.solutions*...
  • Advanced Processing & Imaging (API) Selects Autonomy Cardiff Intelligent Document...
  • VASCO Offers Smart Card Based e-Security to the Blind and Visually Impaired With Digipass...
  • Koor Industries Discontinues Negotiations to Sell Telrad Networks
  • AU Optronics to Exhibit Technology and Products with Full Range of Panel Sizes at Display...
  • Rogers Media to Acquire Citytv Stations from CTVglobemedia Inc.
  • Ditech Networks Appoints Edwin Harper As Chairman



    WallSt.net Reports Record Visits in May 2007

    NEW YORK, June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- WallStreet Direct, Inc. the owner and operator of http://www.wallst.net/, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Financial Media Group, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: FNGP) today announced record visits to our website, WallSt.net, during May 2007.

    According to independent statistics provided by WebTrends, Inc., WallSt.net received 508,445 visits during May 2007, a 1.5 percent increase from the Web site's previous record of 500,474 visits reported for March 2007.

    Page views for the month ended May 31, 2007 increased to 2.66 million, from 2.59 million page views in the month ended March 31, 2007. The average length of a visit to WallSt.net increased 1.2 percent to 15 minutes and 17 seconds, from 15 minutes and 6 seconds in the month ended March 31, 2007.

    WallSt.net is a leading, media-rich business news Web site that offers visitors free access to a library of more than 3000 exclusive audio interviews with executives from public companies, personal finance content, a suite of comprehensive research tools, and breaking news from sources including BusinessWeek, The Financial Times, and MSNBC.

    "WallSt.net is quickly growing into a hub for investors seeking timely information, a comprehensive set of financial tools, and compelling multimedia content," said Nick Iyer, President of WallStreet Direct, Inc. "The steady increases in page views, visitors, and the length of time a visitor stays on the Web site validate our efforts to create a more user-friendly, information-rich destination for investors. In addition to the launch of our all-new podcast Web site, http://www.wallstradio.com/, we have several other initiatives that we believe will contribute to driving traffic and strengthening the WallSt.net brand."

    About WallStreet Direct, Inc.

    The web site http://www.wallst.net/ is owned and operated by WallStreet Direct, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Financial Media Group, Inc. The website is a leading provider of financial news, media, tools and community-driven applications for informed investors. WallSt.net offers visitors free access to its in-depth executive interviews, exclusive editorial content, breaking news, and several proprietary applications. In addition to its website, WallStreet Direct, Inc. publishes a newspaper, and provides multimedia advertising solutions to small and mid-sized publicly traded companies.

    About Financial Media Group, Inc.

    Financial Media Group, Inc. is a diversified media and advertising company that owns and operates http://www.wallst.net/ , a branded financial consumer gateway that provides in-depth, original, multimedia editorial content, up-to- the-minute business news, and comprehensive financial tools and data for investors. In addition to WallSt.net, Financial Media Group, Inc. owns and operates http://www.mywallst.net/ , the Web's first multimedia social network for the global financial community, and "The Wealth Expo," a leading producer of educational investor expositions that are held across the United States. For more information, visit http://www.financialmediagroupinc.com/.

    Forward-Looking Statements:

    This press release includes forward-looking statements concerning the future performance of our business, its operations and its financial performance and condition, and also includes selected operating results presented without the context of accompanying financial results. These forward-looking statements include, among others, statements with respect to our objectives and strategies to achieve those objectives, as well as statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, expectations, anticipations, estimates or intentions. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations. We caution that all forward-looking information is inherently uncertain and actual results may differ materially from the assumptions, estimates or expectations reflected or contained in the forward- looking information, and that actual future performance will be affected by a number of factors, including economic conditions, technological change, regulatory change and competitive factors, many of which are beyond our control. Therefore, future events and results may vary significantly from what we currently foresee. We are under no obligation (and we expressly disclaim any such obligation) to update or alter the forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

    Contact: WallStreet Direct, Inc.

    800-4-WALL-ST

    WallStreet Direct, Inc.

    CONTACT: Nick Iyer of Digital Wall Street, Inc., 1-800-4-WALL-ST, for
    WallStreet Direct, Inc.

    Web site: http://www.financialmediagroupinc.com/
    http://www.wallst.net/




    Finland's AinaCom Selects Comptel's New Interconnect Billing Solution

    HELSINKI, Finland, June 12 /PRNewswire/ --

    - Comptel Solution Helps Optimize Settlements With AinaCom's Partner Service Providers

    Comptel Corporation (OMX Helsinki: CTL1V), the leading vendor of dynamic Operations Support System (OSS) software, announced today that Finnish fixed and mobile service provider AinaCom has selected the recently launched Comptel Interconnect Billing Solution for their domestic and international service offering. The Comptel solution will help AinaCom settle interconnection charges with its partners faster, more accurately and more cost effectively.

    AinaCom's is seeing a great opportunity for its packaged corporate convergent mobile and fixed services. However, with growth comes greater challenges for settling charges with other service providers for using each other's networks and services. AinaCom recognized that their existing in-house solution would not be able to cope with the new demands, especially with the emergence of IP-based services such as VoIP and IP-VPN.

    Mr. Seppo Lamminaho, Director for AinaCom says: "Interconnect settlement is very important to our business. For example, we need to be able to reconcile bills received from our partners with our own usage records. We chose Comptel because of its expertise in convergent mediation and charging, and because the Comptel Interconnect Billing Solution matched our needs. Ultimately, the solution will help us settle charges faster and more accurately, resulting in cost savings."

    Comptel Interconnect Billing Solution's functionality includes managing business agreements, processing data, rating and discounting, reconciliation of bills and reporting. It provides open interfaces, including a web-based easy-to-use GUI, and XML-based interfaces to other systems. At AinaCom, the Comptel Interconnect Billing Solution will be integrated directly with their network.

    Mr. Markku Penttinen, Comptel's Senior Vice President, Event Mediation Business, concludes: "AinaCom illustrates perfectly why interconnect billing is such a challenge for service providers nowadays. With our expertise in dynamic OSS solutions, Comptel is well placed to meet that challenge."

    About AinaCom

    Aina Group specializes in consumer and business communication solutions with two business areas: media and ICT. Hämeen Sanomat Oy and its subsidiaries are specialized in media and AinaCom Oyj practises ICT business. In 2006, Group sales totalled EUR 97 million and the average number of employees (full-time equivalents) was 612. The parent company of the Group is Aina Group Oyj. www.ainagroup.fi.

    About Comptel Corporation

    Comptel provides Comptel Dynamic OSSTM solutions, offering service-enabling mediation, charging and fulfilment capabilities to telecom service providers. Comptel's expertise in inventory, provisioning and activation, mediation and charging empowers service providers to focus on delivering the innovative services. Established in 1986, Comptel had a turnover of EUR 80 million and around 550 employees in 2006. Comptel has provided solutions to around 260 customers in 85 countries worldwide. For more information: www.comptel.com.

    Comptel Corporation

    Contact: Olivier Suard, olivier.suard@comptel.com, +44-(0)20-7887-4513




    Captaris to Present at the 2007 Credit Suisse Software Conference

    BELLEVUE, Wash., June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Captaris, Inc. , a leading provider of software products that automate document-centric processes, today announced that Peter Papano, Chief Financial Officer, will meet with investors at the Credit Suisse Software Conference on June 14, 2007 at the Credit Suisse offices in Boston, Massachusetts. More information can be found at http://www.csfb.com/.

    About Captaris, Inc.

    Captaris, Inc. is a leading provider of software products that automate business processes, manage documents electronically and provide efficient information delivery. Our product suite of Captaris RightFax, Captaris Workflow and Captaris Alchemy is distributed through a global network of leading technology partners. We have customers in financial services, healthcare, government and many other industries, and our products are installed in all of the Fortune 100 and many Global 2000 companies. Headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Captaris was founded in 1982 and is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol CAPA. For more information please visit http://www.captaris.com/.

    The following are registered trademarks and trademarks of Captaris: Captaris, Alchemy, RightFax and Captaris Workflow. All other brand names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

    Captaris, Inc.

    CONTACT: Investor Relations, Erika Simms, Treasury Analyst III of
    Captaris, Inc., +1-425-638-4048, ErikaSimms@Captaris.com; or Todd Kehrli or
    Jim Byers, both of MKR Group, Inc., +1-323-468-2300, capa@mkr-group.com, for
    Captaris, Inc.

    Web site: http://www.captaris.com/
    http://www.csfb.com/




    La société finlandaise AinaCom choisit la nouvelle solution de facturation d'interconnexion de Comptel

    HELSINKI, Finlande, June 12 /PRNewswire/ --

    - La solution de Comptel permettra d'optimiser les règlements avec les fournisseurs de services partenaires d'AinaCom

    Comptel Corporation (OMX Helsinki : CTL1V), principal vendeur du logiciel dynamique d'appui pour l'exploitation, a annoncé aujourd'hui que le fournisseur finlandais de services fixes et mobiles AinaCom avait sélectionné la nouvelle solution Interconnect Billing Solution de Comptel pour sa gamme de services intérieurs et internationaux. Cette solution permettra à AinaCom de régler les frais d'interconnexion avec ses partenaires plus rapidement, avec une plus grande précision et de manière plus économique.

    Bien qu'AinaCom y voie une excellente occasion pour ses services fixes et mobiles intégrés, il devient du même coup plus difficile de régler les frais avec d'autres fournisseurs de services pour l'utilisation des réseaux et des services de chacun. AinaCom a compris que son logiciel maison ne serait pas en mesure de répondre aux nouvelles exigences, notamment en raison de l'émergence des services IP tels que la VoIP et le RPV IP.

    M. Seppo Lamminaho, directeur d'AinaCom, a déclaré : << Le règlement d'interconnexion est très important pour notre entreprise. Par exemple, nous avons besoin de régler les factures que nous avons reçues de nos partenaires à l'aide de nos propres dossiers d'utilisation. Nous avons choisi Comptel en raison de son expertise dans les domaines de la médiation et de la facturation convergentes, et parce que sa solution Interconnect Billing Solution répondait à nos besoins. Finalement, celle-ci nous aidera à régler les frais plus rapidement et avec une plus grande précision, ce qui engendrera des économies de coûts. >>

    Parmi les fonctionnalités de la solution Interconnect Billing Solution de Comptel figurent la gestion d'ententes commerciales, le traitement de données, la tarification et les rabais ainsi que le règlement de factures et l'établissement de rapports. La solution offre des interfaces ouvertes, notamment une interface graphique conviviale sur le Web et des interfaces basées sur XML à d'autres systèmes. De plus, la solution Interconnect Billing Solution de Comptel sera intégrée directement au réseau d'AinaCom.

    M. Markku Penttinen, vice-président directeur chez Comptel, Event Mediation Business, conclut ainsi : << AinaCom est un exemple parfait pour illustrer les problèmes de taille auxquels sont confrontés actuellement les fournisseurs de services en matière de facturation d'interconnexion. Grâce à notre expertise des systèmes dynamiques de soutien à l'exploitation, Comptel est bien placée pour relever ce défi. >>

    À propos d'AinaCom

    Aina Group offre des solutions de communication aux consommateurs et aux entreprises dans deux grands secteurs : les médias et les TIC. Alors que Hämeen Sanomat Oy et ses filiales se spécialisent dans les médias, la société AinaCom Oyj s'occupe quant à elle des TIC. En 2006, les ventes du groupe ont totalisé 97 millions d'euros et le nombre moyen d'employés (équivalents au temps plein) s'est chiffré à 612. La société mère du groupe est Aina Group Oyj. www.ainagroup.fi.

    À propos de Comptel Corporation

    Comptel propose aux fournisseurs de services de télécommunications des solutions dynamiques de système d'appui pour l'exploitation (Comptel Dynamic OSSTM) en matière de services de médiation, d'imputation des frais et d'optimisation des capacités. Son expertise dans l'inventaire, l'approvisionnement et l'activation ainsi que la médiation et l'imputation permettent aux fournisseurs de services de mettre l'accent sur la prestation de services novateurs. Fondée en 1986 et comptant près de 550 employés, Comptel a réalisé un chiffre d'affaires de 80 millions d'euros en 2006. La société a fourni des solutions à quelque 260 clients dans 85 pays. Pour de plus amples renseignements, veuillez consulter le site www.comptel.com.

    Comptel Corporation

    Contact : Olivier Suard, olivier.suard@comptel.com, +44-(0)20-7887-4513




    TaxiTech(TM) Approved to Provide Interactive Touch Screens for New York City Taxi PassengersSystem Rated No. 1 in Wide-Ranging Passenger Survey Conducted by TLCAs seen on Fox TV

    NEW YORK, June 12 /PRNewswire/ -- TaxiTech(TM), a leading provider of new technology for taxicabs, together with its vendors Ingenico, Apriva and Grey Island Systems, announced today that it has been approved by the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) to offer its highly-praised system, eTaxi(TM), to New York City's 13,000 taxicabs.

    (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070612/NYTU014LOGO-a ) (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070612/NYTU014-b )

    TaxiTech's platform, currently installed in 50 taxis, already earned the accolades of New Yorkers, 76% of whom rated the system "Excellent" in a recent survey by TLC - by far the highest rating of any vendor in the program. eTaxi(TM) features not only the largest interactive passenger touch screen on the market, with entertainment and useful information for passengers, but also enables passengers to pay for fare by credit card.

    Today TaxiTech launched its initial promotion for the technology, offering the most attractive commercial terms available to New York City medallion taxi owners. TaxiTech will share significant advertising revenue with them. "Through extensive third party market research conducted by the City, we have proven that it is possible not only to satisfy the City's rigorous testing requirements, but also to gain highly favorable 'Excellent' ratings from the riding public," said Ed Sloam, President of TaxiTech. "We are proud to achieve that goal while also meeting the specialized requirements of the taxi industry."

    TaxiTech is the only industry vendor with a sales, installation and service facility in Manhattan. The company has invited the taxi community to participate in demonstrations and training programs at its West 57th Street location.

    TLC's approval marks the culmination of 3 years of development and testing by the company's in-house technology team working closely with a global consortium of vendors. Ingenico, a worldwide provider of electronic payment and secure transaction solutions, with over 10 million terminals deployed, provides the in-cab computer that manages the touch screen, payment system, and other technology components in the vehicle. Ingenico has rolled out similar technology in over 25,000 taxis worldwide. Apriva, the industry leader in wireless point of sale and secure messaging applications, provides the high-performance gateway that powers TaxiTech's secure and ultra-fast payment processing solution. Grey Island Systems, a provider of advanced, real-time GPS/AVL information systems, provides eTaxi(TM) customers with text messaging, vehicle location and automated trip sheet services.

    "New York City marks the first of many locales around the globe that will implement our technology enhancements to vastly improve the taxi passenger experience," said Jae Choi, Chairman of TaxiTech. "We are thrilled to participate in this historic moment."

    About TaxiTech

    TaxiTech uniquely combines three industries: interactive advertising and media; ground transportation; and wireless electronic payments. Using the eTaxi(TM) platform, TaxiTech enables advertisers to reach high income taxi passengers engaged by an appealing interactive user interface in a captive environment. The company enables taxi owners to better manage their taxi operations and gain new sources of income. Passengers benefit from TaxiTech's attractive content and entertainment on touch screens, as well as the ability to pay for fares quickly, conveniently, and safely, by credit card. TaxiTech sources products and services from best-of-class vendors that bring solid, substantial experience in their fields. The company operates facilities in New York, New York and Englewood, New Jersey. For more information about TaxiTech, visit http://www.taxitechnology.com/.

    About Ingenico

    Throughout the world businesses rely on Ingenico for secure and expedient electronic transaction acceptance. Ingenico products leverage proven technology, established standards and unparalleled ergonomics to provide optimal reliability, versatility and usability. This comprehensive range of products is complimented by a global array of services and partnerships, enabling businesses in a number of vertical sectors to accept transactions anywhere their business takes them. For more information about Ingenico, visit http://www.ingenico-us.com/.

    About Grey Island Systems

    Grey Island Systems International Inc. (TSX VENTURE: GIS), through its subsidiaries NextBus Inc. in Alameda, California, InterFleet, Inc. in New York, New York and Grey Island Systems, Inc. in Toronto, Canada, is a technology leader providing custom real-time GPS/AVL, security and telematics solutions as well as real-time passenger information systems to government and related fleets. To find out more about Grey Island's products and services, visit http://www.interfleet.com/ and http://www.nextbus.com/.

    About Apriva

    Apriva is the leading wireless solutions provider integrating the hardware, software and network infrastructure required to develop and deploy high-performance high-reliability solutions in the Point of Sale (POS) and Secure Mobile Messaging markets. Apriva offers end-to-end solutions for Point of Sale that make it easy and cost-effective to develop, deploy and maintain highly secure and reliable business critical mobile applications. For more information about Apriva, visit http://www.apriva.com/.

    Additional information:

    To view a video of TaxiTech's winning eTaxi product on Fox TV, visit: http://www.myfoxny.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=CBE4D8EC0BADBB7DBFE7 AA836CCF14DC?contentId=3426385&version=1&locale=EN- US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1

    To view additional articles on TaxiTech, visit: USA Today: http://www.usatoday.com/travel/news/2007-05-21-taxicabs- credit_n.htm

    The Record - hard copy: http://www.taxitc.com/modules/downloads/document/j707br.pdf

    The Record - online: http://www.northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjcxN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXkyMiZmZ2Jlb DdmN3ZxZWVFRXl5NzE0NzQ4OA

    CONTACT: (212) 267-9909 Press: Ed Sloam - Ext. 301 Taxis: Edwin Nazario - Ext. 304 Advertisers: Dean Ross: - Ext. 307

    Photo: NewsCom:
    http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070612/NYTU014LOGO-a
    NewsCom:
    http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070612/NYTU014-b
    AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
    AP PhotoExpress Network: PRN1
    PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com TaxiTech

    CONTACT: TaxiTech, +1-212-267-9909; Press, Ed Sloam, ext. 301, or Taxis,
    Edwin Nazario, ext. 304, or Advertisers, Dean Ross, ext. 307

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




    Isilon Systems to Present at 2007 Morgan Stanley Small Cap Executive Conference

    SEATTLE, June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Isilon(R) Systems, Inc. , the leader in clustered storage, will present at the 2007 Morgan Stanley Small Cap Executive Conference at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Hotel in New York. Isilon's presentation is scheduled for Thursday, June 14, 2007, at 12:30 p.m. ET and will be webcast and accessible through the Investor Relations section of Isilon's website at http://www.isilon.com/company/.

    About Isilon Systems

    Isilon Systems is the worldwide leader in clustered storage systems and software for digital content, enabling enterprises to transform data into information -- and information into breakthroughs. Isilon's award-winning family of IQ clustered storage systems combines Isilon's OneFS(R) operating system software with the latest advances in industry-standard hardware to deliver modular, pay-as-you-grow, enterprise-class storage systems. Isilon's clustered storage solutions speed access to critical business information while dramatically reducing the cost and complexity of storing it. Information about Isilon can be found at http://www.isilon.com/.

    Isilon Systems, Inc.

    CONTACT: Rosemary Moothart, Director of Investor Relations of Isilon
    Systems, Inc., +1-206-315-7509, rosemary.moothart@isilon.com

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




    Catapult Communications(R) and Testing Technologies(R) Announce Joint Marketing AgreementTesting Technologies TTCN-3 Products to Run on Catapult DCT2000(R) System

    MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Catapult Communications and Testing Technologies IST GmbH, today announced a joint marketing agreement to deliver TTCN-3 based conformance test suites and development tools to the telecom test market. Under the agreement Catapult and Testing Technologies will collaborate to further integrate Testing Tech's TTCN-3 products with the DCT2000 test system and to implement a variety of marketing programs.

    Conformance test suites for SIP, H.248, SUA, M3UA, SCTP, and IPv6 are immediately available from Testing Tech. In addition, Testing Tech offers a script writing tool called TTworkbench(R) to speed the development and modification of test scripts for a wide variety of telecom technologies and interfaces. An adapter that allows Testing Tech's TTCN-3 based test scripts to run on the DCT2000 test system is immediately available from Catapult.

    According to Theofanis Vassiliou-Gioles, CEO of Testing Tech, "This marketing agreement recognizes the growing interest in TTCN-3 as a development and test environment for the telecom sector. We look forward to working with Catapult Communications to help telecom companies integrate our portfolio of TTCN-3 products with Catapult's high performance DCT2000 test system."

    According to David Mayfield, Catapult's president and COO, "We are pleased to work with the recognized leader in TTCN-3. This collaboration provides our DCT2000 customers access to Testing Tech's portfolio of TTCN-3 products and to Testing Tech's support expertise. Our initial focus is on telecom service providers and network equipment manufacturers who are drawn to TTCN-3 as a standards-based approach for testing wireless, IMS, VoIP and traditional SS7 technologies."

    About Catapult Communications

    Catapult Communications is a leading supplier of advanced digital telecom test systems to global equipment manufacturers and service providers, including Ericsson, Alcatel-Lucent, Motorola, NEC, NTT DoCoMo, Nortel and Nokia Siemens Networks. The Catapult DCT2000(R) and MGTS(R) systems deliver superior high-end test solutions for hundreds of protocols and variants -- spanning IMS, WiMAX, 4G/3G/2.5G/2G UMTS, VoIP, GPRS, SS7, Intelligent Network, ATM, ISDN and other network environments.

    Catapult is headquartered at 160 South Whisman Road, Mountain View, CA 94041. Tel: 650-960-1025. International offices are located in the U.K., Germany, France, Finland, Sweden, Canada, Japan, China, Australia and India. Information about Catapult Communications can be found on the Web at http://www.catapult.com/.

    About Testing Technologies

    Testing Technologies designs and markets a huge variety of TTCN-3 based test development tools to specify, implement and run technology-independent test suite platforms.

    With a high degree of experience in systematic and automated testing, our team is continuously developing new products together with customer support and training. Our vision is to establish efficient and systematic testing to assure economic and high-quality technology lifecycles. As a market leader in customer-oriented testing for upcoming standards-based technologies, Testing Technologies is dedicated to TTCN-3 only.

    Contact: Robin Rickert, Marketing Communications Catapult Communications phone: +1-650-314-1026 email: robin@catapult.com internet: http://www.catapult.com/ Katrin Boening, Media Relations Testing Technologies phone +49 30 7261919 -0 fax +49 30 7261919 -20 email: boening@testingtech.de Internet http://www.testingtech.de/

    Catapult Communications

    CONTACT: Katrin Boening, Media Relations, +49-30-7261919-0, fax,
    +49-30-7261919-20, boening@testingtech.de, or info, Michaelkirchstrasse 17|18,
    10179 Berlin, Germany, info@testingtech.de, both of Testing Technologies IST
    GmbH; or Robin Rickert, Marketing Communications of Catapult Communications,
    +1-650-314-1026, robin@catapult.com

    Web site: http://www.catapult.com/
    http://www.testingtech.de/




    WhereNet Expands Marine Terminal Solution; Combined Active RFID/GPS Real-Time Locating System Technology Provides Deployment FlexibilityWhereNet's Enhanced Wireless Tracking System to Increase Throughput and Reduce Costs for Marine Terminal Operators Around the World

    SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- WhereNet Corp., a Zebra Technologies company and the leader in wireless solutions for tracking and managing enterprise assets, announced today general availability of the WhereNet(R) Marine Terminal Solution (MTS) version 4.0. Utilizing the company's ISO 24730 standards-based, active RFID real-time locating system (RTLS) with the option to add differential global positioning system (DGPS) technology, the new marine terminal application provides the most comprehensive location tracking in the industry, enabling terminal operators of any size or sophistication to "see" every container -- even in the most challenging environments.

    "For enterprises with complex operations, there is no such thing as a 'one size fits all' technology -- it takes a combination of technologies to tackle the typical yard management chaos," said Louis Bianchin, senior analyst for Venture Development Corporation. "By integrating two complementary tracking technologies that leverage robust middleware and application software, WhereNet provides a more complete hybrid solution that offers higher overall system availability."

    In MTS version 4.0, WhereNet has combined the best of RTLS technology with the most advanced DGPS tracking technology. The single, integrated wireless system includes WhereNet's Visibility Software Server (VSS) middleware; container tracking application-specific software (MTS); a hardware infrastructure consisting of WhereLAN(TM) locating access points; and the new WhereTrack(TM) controller which integrates a WhereTag(TM) active RFID transmitter, a GPS receiver, and a Wi-Fi modem into a single ruggedized device for Container Handling Equipment (CHE) tracking.

    The WhereNet system tracks grounded, stacked containers via an interface between the WhereTags and sensor data provided by PACECO CORP.'s Position Tracking Interface Unit (PTIU) device for rubber tire gantry (RTG) cranes (used to stack containers up to five high and six "lanes" wide). In this "virtual tagging" scenario, each container becomes "intelligent" through its association with the WhereNet solution, which conveys "where" it is and "what" it is based on real-time updates of the WhereNet database.

    The WhereNet MTS algorithms leverage the RTLS or GPS data, CHE telemetry, and RFID reads to automatically follow the "handoff" as containers move from one piece of equipment to another and ultimately to their final position in the terminal.

    New WhereTrack Controller Utilizes Both Wi-Fi and Narrowband

    The new WhereTrack controller transfers GPS, RTLS and telemetry data over a Wi-Fi link that is part of the WhereLAN network of locating access points. For sites without Wi-Fi coverage, the controller utilizes either narrowband modems or the ISO 24730 RTLS channel for communication back to the server. In interference-heavy environments, this design offers terminal operators the flexibility of deploying the best radio frequency (RF) solution for the site.

    WhereNet Meets Rigorous Requirements and Delivers Rapid ROI for High- Volume Marine Terminals

    One of WhereNet's largest marine terminal customers started utilizing the WhereNet MTS solution to optimize operations at its Long Beach terminal last year. Due to the system's proven success at this facility, the operator is deploying similar systems at two more North American terminals this year.

    The WhereNet system provides automated, up-to-the-minute status and location data about every container and mobile asset in a marine terminal to the terminal operating system software and personnel, enabling them to:

    -- Optimize yard operations -- Realize significant cost savings -- Increase throughput -- Improve security -- Offer better customer service while facing ever-increasing volumes of imports

    "Given our unique product architecture, which has been built from the ground up to support multiple location technologies, we are best-positioned to provide the optimal solution for our customers -- especially in harsh environments like marine terminals," said John Rosen, director of product marketing for WhereNet. "We have a robust, proven middleware product and application software that allows a seamless integration of DGPS and RFID/RTLS data, simplifying system deployment while enhancing the effectiveness of automated container tracking in high-volume facilities. As marine terminal operators become more sophisticated with their use of automation systems, WhereNet will continue to expand its product footprint to deliver greater value and system performance," he added.

    Pricing and Availability

    Pricing for the WhereNet Marine Terminal Solution version 4.0 depends on the configuration requirements of the customer's system and the size of the installation; a small WhereNet system begins at approximately $500,000. WhereNet MTS 4.0 is available immediately from WhereNet.

    About PACECO CORP.

    PACECO CORP. is one of the world's leading suppliers of container handling equipment for marine terminals. In 1958, PACECO CORP. delivered the world's first dockside gantry crane for container handling. This development revolutionized cargo handling at ports by vastly improving cargo-handling rates from days to hours. Today, PACECO CORP. continues to deliver high- quality container handling cranes throughout the world, including its trademark PORTAINER(R) dockside cranes and TRANSTAINER(R) RTG yard cranes. In addition, PACECO CORP. is continuing to develop new technologies and products that increase port efficiency, productivity, and security. This includes the INTERCEPTOR(R) container scanner for homeland security applications and intelligent equipment-monitoring technologies for terminal tracking systems.

    About WhereNet Corp.

    A Zebra Technologies company, WhereNet is the first company to deliver a single wireless location and communication infrastructure that reliably and cost-effectively manages valuable mobile resources and can deliver a complete return on investment within 6-12 months. Based on patented, standards- compliant technology resulting from a collective 100+ years of development, the WhereNet active RFID, real-time locating system solutions enable companies such as APL, BMW, Ford Motor Company, and NYK Logistics and facilities like Tobyhanna Army Depot to reduce inventory, lower operating costs, and improve operations. The company has received the Henry Ford Technology Award; was recognized for strong ROI by Computerworld; was ranked among the top 10 in the InfoWorld 100; and has been recognized as a wireless innovator by Forrester Research, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies, Plant Engineering, and Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazines. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, WhereNet has offices throughout the United States, as well as in Europe and Asia. For more information, visit the WhereNet web site at http://www.wherenet.com/, or call +1-408-845-8500 (in the U.S.), +32 3 286 84 50 (in Europe) and +86 21 51758558 (in Asia). Information about Zebra bar code, card and RFID products can be found at http://www.zebra.com/.

    WhereNet is a registered trademark, and WhereLAN, WhereTag, and WhereTrack are trademarks of WhereNet Corp. All other brands, products, or service names are or may be trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.

    WhereNet Corp.

    CONTACT: Ross Perich of Trainer Communications, +1-925-556-5463,
    wn@trainercomm.com, for WhereNet; or Sally Kenvin of WhereNet,
    skenvin@wherenet.com

    Web site: http://www.wherenet.com/
    http://www.zebra.com/




    Nokia Growth Partners Invests in kyte.tv

    SAN FRANCISCO, June 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, kyte.tv announced that it has received investment from Nokia Growth Partners, a global private equity and venture capital management arm of Nokia , the world leader in mobility. The investment will help to further extend the distribution of kyte.tv's award-winning service that enables users to easily create interactive TV channels online and on the go, which are instantly broadcast to any website, blog, social network, and mobile phone.

    The investment from Nokia Growth Partners follows kyte.tv's recent announcement that it had received an investment from a leading service provider and a media company, Swisscom and Holtzbrinck Ventures, that will provide the company with key distribution channels across Europe.

    "This investment is of great strategic importance to kyte.tv. We are proud to have the combination of a media company, a service provider, and the world's number one device manufacturer investing in our company. This provides us with key access to distribution across Europe and beyond," said Daniel Graf, co-founder and CEO of kyte.tv. "Through their mobile devices, Nokia provides people with a wide range of experiences in mobile video, television, music, and imaging. This partnership allows kyte.tv to enrich this experience even more."

    "An investment in kyte.tv is a logical step in driving the transformation and growth of the converging Internet and communications industries. kyte.tv is a great manifestation of this vision to bring together social networking, user-generated content, and mobile services," said Rob Trice of Nokia Growth Partners. "We are pleased to be working with such an innovative company and look forward to helping kyte.tv grow its audience globally."

    About kyte.tv

    kyte.tv is the first service to bring together user-generated content, social networks, and mobile services that enables consumers to easily create interactive TV channels, both online and on the go. kyte.tv shows are instantly broadcast to any website, blog, social network, and mobile phone, allowing users to connect and socialize in real-time through features such as chatting and voting. The service is accessible via http://www.kyte.tv/ and operated by decentral.tv, a San Francisco-based company backed by global investors, including: Atomico (co-founded by Niklas Zennstrom), Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Draper Richards, Ron Conway, Swisscom, and Holtzbrinck Ventures. kyte.tv was recently presented with the prestigious Red Herring 100 Award.

    Nokia Growth Partners

    Nokia Growth Partners is a diversified institutional investment management firm headquartered in Menlo Park, CA. It is fully funded by Nokia with USD200M under management. Nokia Growth Partners invests globally directly into growth stage technology companies as a Venture Capital Fund and participates as a limited partner in select venture capital and private equity funds with its Fund of Funds program. Nokia Growth Partners is funded by Nokia to provide superior returns and investments into companies, firms, and people that are changing the face of mobility, communications, and the internet. For more information visit http://www.nokiagrowthpartners.com/.

    kyte.tv

    CONTACT: Kathy Johnson of Consort Partners, +1-415-823-9566,
    kyte@consortpartners.com, for kyte.tv; or Charles Chopp of Nokia Americas,
    +1-972-894-4573, communication.corp@nokia.com

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




    The Allied Defense Group Announces $2 Million Order from the U.S. Army

    VIENNA, Va., June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Allied Defense Group, Inc. , announces that its Texas-based unit, Titan Dynamics Systems, Inc., has received an order for approximately $2 million from the U.S. Army.

    The order calls for the delivery of over one million cartridges for use with Titan's Battlefield Effects Simulator (BES) launcher, the Omega 60. The BES system currently includes two cartridges approved for use by the Army, both of which are type classified and material released: the M34 hostile fire cartridge simulating the flash and bang of a threat weapon and the M35 target hit white star cartridge which simulates the successful engagement of the target. The cartridges are fired from the Omega 60 launcher now being installed on Army live fire training ranges. The Army has procured over 1,300 BES launchers to date and has completed the fielding and site acceptance of the BES systems at five Army installations thus far in 2007.

    The BES system enhances the Army live fire training environment by providing safe, reliable, and realistic pyrotechnic effects to replicate battlefield conditions. The Army procures the BES systems under the contract competitively awarded in April 2005 by the Program Executive Officer for Simulations, Training, and Instrumentation (PEO STRI). The Government has placed delivery orders totaling over $10.6 million for BES systems.

    Major General (Ret) John J. Marcello, The Allied Defense Group's Chief Executive Officer and President, said, "In April, we announced the first fielding of BES systems with the U.S. Army under this contract and are pleased to see this first order for cartridges to be used with the systems."

    About The Allied Defense Group, Inc.

    The Allied Defense Group, Inc. is a diversified international defense and security firm which: develops and produces conventional medium caliber ammunition marketed to defense departments worldwide; designs, produces and markets sophisticated electronic and microwave security systems principally for European and North American markets; manufactures battlefield effects simulators and other training devices for the military; and designs and produces state-of-the-art weather and navigation software, data, and systems for commercial and military customers.

    For more Information, please visit the Company web site: http://www.allieddefensegroup.com/

    Certain statements contained herein are "forward looking" statements as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Because statements include risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied and include, but are not limited to, those discussed in filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

    For More Information, Contact: Crystal B. Leiderman Director, Investor Relations 800-847-5322

    The Allied Defense Group, Inc.

    CONTACT: Crystal B. Leiderman, Director, Investor Relations, The Allied
    Defense Group, Inc., 1-800-847-5322

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




    Nokia Growth Partners Invests in kyte.tv

    SAN FRANCISCO, June 12 /PRNewswire/ --

    Today, kyte.tv announced that it has received investment from Nokia Growth Partners, a global private equity and venture capital management arm of Nokia (NYSE: NOK), the world leader in mobility. The investment will help to further extend the distribution of kyte.tv's award-winning service that enables users to easily create interactive TV channels online and on the go, which are instantly broadcast to any website, blog, social network, and mobile phone.

    The investment from Nokia Growth Partners follows kyte.tv's recent announcement that it had received an investment from a leading service provider and a media company, Swisscom and Holtzbrinck Ventures, that will provide the company with key distribution channels across Europe.

    "This investment is of great strategic importance to kyte.tv. We are proud to have the combination of a media company, a service provider, and the world's number one device manufacturer investing in our company. This provides us with key access to distribution across Europe and beyond," said Daniel Graf, co-founder and CEO of kyte.tv. "Through their mobile devices, Nokia provides people with a wide range of experiences in mobile video, television, music, and imaging. This partnership allows kyte.tv to enrich this experience even more."

    "An investment in kyte.tv is a logical step in driving the transformation and growth of the converging Internet and communications industries. kyte.tv is a great manifestation of this vision to bring together social networking, user-generated content, and mobile services," said Rob Trice of Nokia Growth Partners. "We are pleased to be working with such an innovative company and look forward to helping kyte.tv grow its audience globally."

    About kyte.tv

    kyte.tv is the first service to bring together user-generated content, social networks, and mobile services that enables consumers to easily create interactive TV channels, both online and on the go. kyte.tv shows are instantly broadcast to any website, blog, social network, and mobile phone, allowing users to connect and socialize in real-time through features such as chatting and voting. The service is accessible via www.kyte.tv and operated by decentral.tv, a San Francisco-based company backed by global investors, including: Atomico (co-founded by Niklas Zennstrom), Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Draper Richards, Ron Conway, Swisscom, and Holtzbrinck Ventures. kyte.tv was recently presented with the prestigious Red Herring 100 Award.

    Nokia Growth Partners

    Nokia Growth Partners is a diversified institutional investment management firm headquartered in Menlo Park, CA. It is fully funded by Nokia with USD200M under management. Nokia Growth Partners invests globally directly into growth stage technology companies as a Venture Capital Fund and participates as a limited partner in select venture capital and private equity funds with its Fund of Funds program. Nokia Growth Partners is funded by Nokia to provide superior returns and investments into companies, firms, and people that are changing the face of mobility, communications, and the internet. For more information visit http://www.nokiagrowthpartners.com.

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

    kyte.tv

    Kathy Johnson of Consort Partners, +1-415-823-9566, kyte@consortpartners.com, for kyte.tv; or Charles Chopp of Nokia Americas, +1-972-894-4573, communication.corp@nokia.com




    American Airlines Teams Up With Popular Radio Host Steve Harvey

    FORT WORTH, Texas, June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines, "The Steve Harvey Morning Show" and Premiere Radio Networks today announced a marketing agreement that makes for one of the most extensive efforts ever by a global airline to reach African-American consumers. The deal allows American to bring its airline news and information directly to the program's audience of nearly 5 million weekly listeners.

    (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070612/LATU040-a http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070612/LATU040-b)

    Steve Harvey is one of the most popular entertainers in the United States, especially so among African Americans. In addition to his consistently sold-out live shows, he has starred in two popular television shows, and a best-selling DVD in recent years.

    "We're excited to embark on this new relationship with American Airlines, and we're honored that we can be instrumental in helping them reach the African-American community," said Steve Harvey. "As we move forward, we welcome this opportunity to not only provide business, leisure and vacation travel ideas to our listeners but also to aid in the understanding of diverse cultures everywhere through the worldwide travel network that American Airlines offers."

    "Steve Harvey's overwhelming popularity with all audiences makes this a marketing home run for American," said Roger Frizzell, Vice President - Corporate Communications and Advertising for American Airlines. "The multi-media advertising opportunity, plus our participation in live 'American Airlines Travel Segments,' make a unique and exceptional arrangement for a global airline. Together, we will deliver to millions of people ideas for getting the most out of business travel, seeing the world through leisure travel, and just simply getting out and enjoying life."

    The agreement provides for the airline to immediately place advertising on the radio program and on the official Steve Harvey Web site. American will run 30-second commercials on the show, some of which will be voiced by Steve Harvey himself. In addition, an American Airlines/Steve Harvey Morning Show banner will appear on the official Web site and in the entertainer's online newsletter.

    American's award-winning Web site, AA.com, also will feature the banner. The agreement also calls for a co-branded micro-site http://www.steveharvey.com/american that will offer the show's listeners business and leisure travel tips, vacation ideas, and other types of travel information.

    American will provide "The Steve Harvey Morning Show" with on-air promotions, and airline representatives will participate in a new live "American Airlines Travel Segment" on the top-rated radio program each month. Video of the airline's on-air segments will be featured on the co-branded micro-site.

    The show airs from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. EDT weekdays on 44 stations nationwide. The financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

    American Airlines crafted the deal with the help of Premiere Radio Networks, the leading radio syndication company in the United States, and GlobalHue, a Detroit-based multi-cultural advertising agency. GlobalHue has managed all of the airline's advertising for African-American media since 2000.

    "We're pleased that American is taking full advantage of what network radio offers and that they clearly believe 'The Steve Harvey Morning Show' will get the results they're looking for," said Kraig Kitchin, President/COO of Premiere Radio Networks.

    Reaching African Americans is just one of American's goals in its new emphasis on multicultural marketing. In recent years, American, a founding member of the global oneworld(R) Alliance, has undertaken a number of initiatives with the goal of increasing the company's understanding of markets that are diverse in culture and lifestyle and improving its positioning within those markets. In 2006, the company formalized the effort, coordinating the many areas of its operation that impact its relationship with diverse markets. The initiative began with a focus on four markets: African American; Hispanic/Latino; women; and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT). Other diverse segment markets will be included in the future.

    As part of its effort to reach these consumers, American in the past year has created travel Web sites that meet the unique travel interests of women and LGBT travelers. The sites have been well received by their respective audiences and have proved extremely valuable in helping the airline deliver precise travel information to consumers according to their needs and interests. The most recent of the sites, http://www.aa.com/women, for example, offers safety information, women-to-women travel advice, and a schedule of women's business conferences.

    About "The Steve Harvey Morning Show"

    Based in New York City at WBLS, "The Steve Harvey Morning Show" is hosted by one of America's funniest and most popular comics. Nationally syndicated by Premiere Radio Networks on 44 stations in markets such as New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, the show combines heart, humor, music and celebrities from the world of sports and entertainment. Harvey is joined on the show by Shirley Strawberry, Carla Ferrell and his "Nephew Tommy."

    About Premiere Radio Networks

    Premiere Radio Networks, Inc., a subsidiary of Clear Channel Communications , syndicates 90 radio programs and services to more than 4,600 radio affiliations and reaches over 190 million listeners weekly. Premiere Radio is the number one radio network in the country and features the following personalities: Rush Limbaugh, Jim Rome, Casey Kasem, Ryan Seacrest, Glenn Beck, Bob (Kevoian) & Tom (Griswold), Delilah, Steve Harvey, Whoopi Goldberg, Blair Garner, George Noory, Maria Bartiromo, Ty Pennington, John Boy and Billy, Matt Drudge, Art Bell, Donald Trump, Big Tigger, Bob Costas and others. Premiere is based in Sherman Oaks, Calif., with 13 offices nationwide.

    About American Airlines

    American Airlines is the world's largest airline. American, American Eagle and the AmericanConnection(R) airlines serve 250 cities in over 40 countries with more than 4,000 daily flights. The combined network fleet numbers more than 1,000 aircraft. American's award-winning Web site, AA.com, provides users with easy access to check and book fares, plus personalized news, information and travel offers. American Airlines is a founding member of the oneworld(R) Alliance, which brings together some of the best and biggest names in the airline business, enabling them to offer their customers more services and benefits than any airline can provide on its own. Together, its members serve nearly 700 destinations in over 140 countries and territories. American Airlines, Inc. and American Eagle Airlines, Inc. are subsidiaries of AMR Corporation. AmericanAirlines, American Eagle, AmericanConnection, AA.com and AAdvantage are registered trademarks of American Airlines, Inc. .

    AmericanAirlines(R) We know why you fly(R) Current AMR Corp. releases can be accessed on the Internet. The address is http://www.aa.com/

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    http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070612/LATU040-b
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    AP PhotoExpress Network: PRN4 PRN5
    PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com American Airlines

    CONTACT: Sonja Whitemon, Media Relations of American Airlines,
    +1-817-967-1577, corp.comm@aa.com; or Elvira Guzman of Steve Harvey Radio
    Network, +1-323-860-7880, elvira@steveharvey.com; or Amir Forester SVP Public
    Relations of Premiere Radio Networks, +1-818-461-5404,
    aforester@premiereradio.com

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




    Motorola Expands Global Services Portfolio With New and Enhanced Support Capabilities for Critical CommunicationsMotorola increases service and support for TETRA networks

    MADRID, Spain, June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TETRA WORLD CONGRESS -- Motorola, Inc. announced the expansion of its comprehensive Services portfolio with new value added services and enhanced support capabilities designed to serve critical communications networks for both public safety and commercial TETRA networks.

    Motorola's Services portfolio provides organizations with a well-managed, cost-efficient network, as well as the experience to mitigate the risk associated with the introduction of new technologies such as IP-based TETRA and TETRA2.

    "Public safety organizations need world-class critical communications, but also have to optimize the total cost of ownership of operating and managing such complex systems. In the commercial world, companies also want robust and secure communications without incurring capital expenditure or having to invest in additional headcount," said Eric Pradier, vice president Network Services, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) and Latin America Caribbean, (LAC), Motorola Networks & Enterprise.

    Motorola Services is offering value added services to deliver tailored solutions that meet each customer's specific requirement to ensure total network care and peak performance.

    Building on existing network deployment and support services for TETRA systems, the value added services include:

    Network Monitoring -- Cost effective, 24x7 remote monitoring and diagnostics to ensure continuous performance and stability monitoring, immediate event detection, troubleshooting and technical dispatch services according to customers' requirements Performance Management Reports -- Transforms raw data into actionable information for more effective decision making on capacity planning, trends analysis and network performance optimization RF Coverage and Capacity Optimization -- Helps maximize return on investment and the end-user experience by optimizing system utilization and availability using measurement-based data and drive testing from the network Security Services -- Helps protect radio and IT networks, and information, through a holistic approach encompassing people, process, policy and technology

    "We have provided monitoring and optimization services for multiple types of mobile networks for many years, and we're using that experience to deliver the same advantages to other organizations," continued Pradier. "Our aim with Motorola Services is to ensure that any organization or company is able to benefit from the reliable and secure communications that TETRA provides without having to concern themselves with the technology or its management."

    The new value added services and expanded support capabilities for TETRA networks complement Motorola's existing comprehensive Services portfolio, which spans from integration and deployment, to support and management of the total end-to-end customer solution.

    For more information on Motorola's Services portfolio visit the Motorola booth at TETRA World Congress (Booth E1).

    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/.

    MOTOROLA and the stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. (C) Motorola, Inc. 2007. All rights reserved

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    AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
    PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com Motorola, Inc.

    CONTACT: Stephanie Forrest of Motorola Networks & Enterprise, EMEA,
    +44-(0)7739-884452, stephanie.forrest@motorola.com

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




    Global Crossing Secures 105 Million Pound Contract Extension With OGCbuying.solutions

    LONDON, June 12 /PRNewswire/ --

    - Managed Telecommunications Service agreement extends to December 2011. - Agreement includes migration capability to full suite of advanced IP services including collaboration, IP telephony, presence. - More than 125,000 public sector employees continue to use one of the largest managed IP network services in Europe.

    Global Crossing (Nasdaq: GLBC), a leading global IP solutions provider, today announced that it has secured an extension of its contract to operate as main contractor providing the Managed Telecommunication Service (Mts) for OGCbuying.solutions, an Executive Agency of the Office of Government Commerce.

    The Mts contract was originally signed in 1996 to provide managed voice and data network services to the public sector and has grown year on year as new government departments have elected to join the Mts community. The new 105 million pound contract extension, which runs until the end of December 2011, continues to provide managed telephony and data network services but, more importantly, launches a new portfolio of hosted IP telephony and mobile working services for UK Government. These capabilities have been designed to meet the specific security needs of the public sector.

    "Signing the extension is extremely important to Global Crossing," said Anthony Christie, managing director for UK and Europe. "Many of the e-government initiatives underway in the UK have been a key driver in further development of our suite of advanced converged IP applications. These capabilities use new technology to drive efficiency savings, as well as enable and support secure, mobile and flexible working."

    The Mts service currently supports more than 125,000 users across 90 UK public sector organisations, but is available to be used by any public sector organisation across central and local government as well as Education, Health and Criminal Justice.

    The contract includes technology provided by Global Crossing's partner Siemens Enterprise Communications.

    "While many public sector technology implementations have received bad press, this implementation stands out as a stunning success. Thanks to excellent working relationships, we have established the trust that has enabled our team to really deliver against the Government's shared services agenda," said David Leighton, director, Public Sector at Siemens Enterprise Communications. "More than 125,000 Government employees are migrating toward an open communications environment that supports efficient, productive and secure working practices. The public sector is leading the way on flexible working in the UK and should be a source of considerable envy for our private sector counterparts."

    ABOUT MTS

    Mts is an all-encompassing, security accredited telecoms service that enables any public sector organisation and their agents to procure fully managed voice, data networking, and value added services.

    The contract has been expanded since its inception in 1996 to include services such as IP wide area networking, telephony, security services, unified messaging, disaster recovery, audio and video conferencing, non-geographic numbers and translation services, centralised operator services and mobility and home working.

    Global Crossing provides the Mts services to OGCbuying.solutions, which supplies 90 government departments in over 700 sites that are now users of Mts. Global Crossing manages more than 125,000 telephone extensions, 650 PBXs and 200 on-site IP routers, and switches more than 20 million voice call minutes a month.

    ABOUT GLOBAL CROSSING

    Global Crossing (NASDAQ: GLBC) provides telecommunications solutions over the world's first integrated global IP-based network. Its core network connects more than 320 cities in 31 countries worldwide, and delivers services to more than 600 cities in 60 countries and 6 continents around the globe. The company's global sales and support model matches the network footprint and, like the network, delivers a consistent customer experience worldwide.

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

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

    Statements in this press release about expected future events and financial results are forward-looking and subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially, including risks referenced from time to time in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Global Crossing undertakes no duty to update information contained in this press release or in other public disclosures at any time.

    CONTACT GLOBAL CROSSING: Press Contacts Becky Yeamans +1-973-937-0155 PR@globalcrossing.com Kendra Langlie Latin America +1-305-808-5912 LatAmPR@globalcrossing.com Jo Graves Europe +44(0)1256-858-403 EuropePR@globalcrossing.com Analysts/Investors Contact Laurinda Pang +1-800-836-0342 glbc@globalcrossing.com Gino Mathew Europe +1-973-937-0133 gino.mathew@globalcrossing.com GEN/PR1 Web site: http://www.globalcrossing.com http://blogs.globalcrossing.com

    Global Crossing

    Press, Becky Yeamans, +1-973-937-0155, PR@globalcrossing.com, or Kendra Langlie, Latin America, +1-305-808-5912, LatAmPR@globalcrossing.com, or Jo Graves, Europe, +44(0)1256-858-403, EuropePR@globalcrossing.com, or Analysts-Investors, Laurinda Pang, +1-800-836-0342, glbc@globalcrossing.com, or Gino Mathew, Europe, +1-973-937-0133, gino.mathew@globalcrossing.com, all of Global Crossing




    Global Crossing Secures 105 Million Pound Contract Extension With OGCbuying.solutions* Managed Telecommunications Service agreement extends to December 2011.* Agreement includes migration capability to full suite of advanced IP services including collaboration, IP telephony, presence.* More than 125,000 public sector employees continue to use one of the largest managed IP network services in Europe.

    LONDON, June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global Crossing , a leading global IP solutions provider, today announced that it has secured an extension of its contract to operate as main contractor providing the Managed Telecommunication Service (Mts) for OGCbuying.solutions, an Executive Agency of the Office of Government Commerce.

    The Mts contract was originally signed in 1996 to provide managed voice and data network services to the public sector and has grown year on year as new government departments have elected to join the Mts community. The new 105 million pound contract extension, which runs until the end of December 2011, continues to provide managed telephony and data network services but, more importantly, launches a new portfolio of hosted IP telephony and mobile working services for UK Government. These capabilities have been designed to meet the specific security needs of the public sector.

    "Signing the extension is extremely important to Global Crossing," said Anthony Christie, managing director for UK and Europe. "Many of the e-government initiatives underway in the UK have been a key driver in further development of our suite of advanced converged IP applications. These capabilities use new technology to drive efficiency savings, as well as enable and support secure, mobile and flexible working."

    The Mts service currently supports more than 125,000 users across 90 UK public sector organisations, but is available to be used by any public sector organisation across central and local government as well as Education, Health and Criminal Justice.

    The contract includes technology provided by Global Crossing's partner Siemens Enterprise Communications.

    "While many public sector technology implementations have received bad press, this implementation stands out as a stunning success. Thanks to excellent working relationships, we have established the trust that has enabled our team to really deliver against the Government's shared services agenda," said David Leighton, director, Public Sector at Siemens Enterprise Communications. "More than 125,000 Government employees are migrating toward an open communications environment that supports efficient, productive and secure working practices. The public sector is leading the way on flexible working in the UK and should be a source of considerable envy for our private sector counterparts."

    ABOUT MTS

    Mts is an all-encompassing, security accredited telecoms service that enables any public sector organisation and their agents to procure fully managed voice, data networking, and value added services.

    The contract has been expanded since its inception in 1996 to include services such as IP wide area networking, telephony, security services, unified messaging, disaster recovery, audio and video conferencing, non- geographic numbers and translation services, centralised operator services and mobility and home working.

    Global Crossing provides the Mts services to OGCbuying.solutions, which supplies 90 government departments in over 700 sites that are now users of Mts. Global Crossing manages more than 125,000 telephone extensions, 650 PBXs and 200 on-site IP routers, and switches more than 20 million voice call minutes a month.

    ABOUT GLOBAL CROSSING

    Global Crossing provides telecommunications solutions over the world's first integrated global IP-based network. Its core network connects more than 320 cities in 31 countries worldwide, and delivers services to more than 600 cities in 60 countries and 6 continents around the globe. The company's global sales and support model matches the network footprint and, like the network, delivers a consistent customer experience worldwide.

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

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

    Statements in this press release about expected future events and financial results are forward-looking and subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially, including risks referenced from time to time in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Global Crossing undertakes no duty to update information contained in this press release or in other public disclosures at any time.

    CONTACT GLOBAL CROSSING: Press Contacts Becky Yeamans + 1 973 937 0155 PR@globalcrossing.com Kendra Langlie Latin America + 1 305 808 5912 LatAmPR@globalcrossing.com Jo Graves Europe + 44 (0) 1256 858 403 EuropePR@globalcrossing.com Analysts/Investors Contact Laurinda Pang + 1 800 836 0342 glbc@globalcrossing.com Gino Mathew Europe + 1 973 937 0133 gino.mathew@globalcrossing.com GEN/PR1

    Global Crossing

    CONTACT: Press, Becky Yeamans, +1-973-937-0155, PR@globalcrossing.com,
    or Kendra Langlie, Latin America, +1-305-808-5912, LatAmPR@globalcrossing.com,
    or Jo Graves, Europe, +44(0)1256-858-403, EuropePR@globalcrossing.com, or
    Analysts-Investors, Laurinda Pang, +1-800-836-0342, glbc@globalcrossing.com,
    or Gino Mathew, Europe, +1-973-937-0133, gino.mathew@globalcrossing.com, all
    of Global Crossing

    Web site: http://www.globalcrossing.com/
    http://blogs.globalcrossing.com/




    Advanced Processing & Imaging (API) Selects Autonomy Cardiff Intelligent Document SolutionOEM Partnership Enhances Document Management Solution With Advanced Business Process Management Capabilities

    VISTA, California, June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cardiff, a division of Autonomy Corporation plc and leading provider of intelligent document solutions, today announced that Advanced Processing & Imaging, Inc. (API) will embed Cardiff LiquidOffice as the foundation of its new workflow-enabled platform, OptiWorkFlow(TM). The Cardiff Intelligent Document solution will deliver advanced business process management (BPM) capabilities to OptiWorkFlow, an integrated component of API's flagship document and enterprise content management solution, OptiView(TM).

    With Cardiff LiquidOffice, API's OptiWorkFlow customers will have access to world-class BPM features including process modeling, simulation, management, monitoring, notification, routing, disposition, and reporting of electronic documents from within OptiView. Processes can be set to electronically follow the same logic that the manual shuffling of paper across an organization accomplishes today, but in a faster, more efficient and auditable way. With Cardiff, OptiWorkFlow can monitor the status of every document and its related approvals, and notifies managers of documents which have not been approved in a timely manner. LiquidOffice will also enable OptiWorkFlow customers to easily design and deploy new workflows using a graphical workflow diagram design tool.

    Cardiff LiquidOffice is a robust and easily embedded business process management platform that brings advanced process management capabilities to existing applications and systems. Suited for end-customers as well as independent software vendors (ISVs) and systems integrators (SIs), LiquidOffice is designed for rapid and tight integration with enterprise and vertical applications.

    "API takes a tremendous amount of pride in providing the industry's best enterprise content management solutions to our customers," said Mel Rothberg, chairman & CEO of API. "That's why we take extra care when selecting our partners. After an extensive evaluation of the embeddable BPM technologies in the market, we found that only Cardiff LiquidOffice provides the robustness and ease of integration that our customers need within our new OptiWorkFlow product. Cardiff is clearly the leader in its space."

    "What separates API from its competition is the ease of use of its products. Its software is specifically designed to be intuitive to learn and easy to use while being comprehensive in capabilities," said Mark Seamans, Cardiff's chief executive officer. "We are pleased that API has chosen Cardiff LiquidOffice as a critical component of OptiWorkFlow."

    About Advanced Processing & Imaging

    Advanced Processing & Imaging, Inc., are experts in document and enterprise content management solutions and creators of OptiView, OptiSpool(TM), OptiWorkFlow, AgendaMaker(TM) and more. API takes a tremendous amount of pride in being a technological leader of cutting edge document and enterprise content management solutions. API's strength lies in the integration capability of the solutions - there is no reprogramming of the customer's existing application software and no disruption to existing databases. There isn't even a need for any interfaces. This truly unique technology allows API to supersede others in the industry in terms of ease of integration to other systems including ERP, CRM and other mission-critical functions. To learn more contact API at 800.430.7011 or visit the website at http://www.apimg.com/

    About Cardiff

    Cardiff (http://www.cardiff.com/) is a leading provider of software for intelligent document solutions that unify people, paper and process. Cardiff enables organizations to capture information from paper and electronic sources and to manage the process behind the form by embedding intelligence and enabling better visibility and control. As a result, businesses reduce operational costs, provide a rich customer experience and ensure compliance to organization and government regulation. Cardiff serves more than 8,000 customers worldwide, including many in the financial services, pharmaceutical, healthcare, education, government and manufacturing industries. Cardiff is an Autonomy Group company .

    About Autonomy

    Autonomy Corporation plc is a global leader in infrastructure software for the enterprise and is spearheading the meaning-based computing movement. Autonomy's technology forms a conceptual and contextual understanding of any piece of electronic data including unstructured information, be it text, email, voice or video. Autonomy's software powers the full spectrum of mission-critical enterprise applications including information access technology, BI, CRM, KM, call center solutions, rich media management, compliance and litigation solutions and security applications, and is recognized by industry analysts as the clear leader in enterprise search.

    Autonomy's customer base comprises more than 16,000 global companies and organizations including: 3, ABN AMRO, AOL, BAE Systems, BBC, Bloomberg, Boeing, Citigroup, Coca Cola, Daimler Chrysler, Deutsche Bank, Ericsson, Ford, GlaxoSmithKline, Kraft Foods, Lloyd TSB, NASA, Nestle, the New York Stock Exchange, Reuters, Shell, T-Mobile, the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Autonomy also has over 300 OEM partners and more than 350 VARs and Integrators, numbering among them leading companies such as BEA, Business Objects, Citrix, EDS, IBM Global Services, Novell, Stellent, Sybase, Symantec, TIBCO and Vignette. The company has offices worldwide.

    The Autonomy Group includes: Aungate, specialist in real-time enterprise governance; Virage, a visionary in rich media management and security and surveillance technology; etalk, award-winning provider of enterprise-class contact center products and Cardiff, a leader in content capture and business process management solutions. Autonomy and the Autonomy logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autonomy Corporation plc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

    Autonomy Cardiff Editorial Contacts: Winifred Shum Autonomy (US) +1-408-542-2363 wshum@autonomy.com Edward Bridges Financial Dynamics (UK) +44-207-831-3113 edward.bridges@fd.com API Editorial Contact: Lisset Sanchez Advanced Processing & Imaging (API) +1-800-430-7011 ext. 2012 lsanchez@apimg.com

    Autonomy Corporation plc

    CONTACT: Autonomy Cardiff Editorial Contacts: Winifred Shum, Autonomy
    (US), +1-408-542-2363, wshum@autonomy.com. Edward Bridges, Financial Dynamics
    (UK), +44-207-831-3113, edward.bridges@fd.com. API Editorial Contact: Lisset
    Sanchez, Advanced Processing & Imaging (API), +1-800-430-7011 ext. 2012,
    lsanchez@apimg.com




    VASCO Offers Smart Card Based e-Security to the Blind and Visually Impaired With Digipass 840 Comfort VoiceAccessibility of Internet Applications Boosted by VASCO's Digipass Comfort Voice Range; Seamless Support by VACMAN Controller Makes Digipass 840 CV Compatible with the Entire Digipass Product Range

    OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., and ZURICH, Switzerland, June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- VASCO Data Security International, Inc. (http://www.vasco.com/), the leading software security company specializing in authentication products, today announced that it has strengthened its Digipass product line with Digipass 840 Comfort Voice (CV). This "speaking" Digipass card reader is especially designed for blind and visually impaired Internet users. The product is immediately available.

    VASCO's mission is to be the Full Option, All-Terrain Authentication company. This means that strong authentication has to be available for everyone. The launch of Digipass 840 Comfort Voice fits perfectly with this logic, as did the launch of Digipass 300 Comfort Voice in 2006. A person with reduced eyesight will now be able to have the same high level of Digipass security as other e-bank account holders or e-commerce users. All Digipass client authentication products are supported by one and unique core authentication engine, VACMAN Controller. This means that companies can choose which type of client authentication device they offer to their different user/customer segments.

    Digipass 840 Comfort Voice Features: -- speech based user interface; -- speech based feedback of entered data and selected functions; -- e-signature and one-time password functionality, converted into voice; -- use of built-in speaker or headset; -- large display and keypad, with oversized tactile keys; -- supports Digipass standard, EMV-CAP, VISA dynamic password authentication 1.1, German Sm@rt TAN, Belgian eID Card

    "Accessibility is one of the most important success factors for any e-commerce application," said Jan Valcke, VASCO's President and COO. "Unfortunately, few technology vendors have an eye for the needs of visually impaired consumers. As a consequence, this user segment doesn't reach the e-commerce vendors' offering. By offering speech enabled Digipass client authentication products, VASCO makes e-banking and e-commerce accessible for the blind and visually impaired. Worldwide, over 20 leading banks already offer speech enabled Digipasses to a part of their customer base."

    About VASCO: VASCO is the number one supplier of strong authentication and e-signature solutions and services. VASCO has established itself as the world's leading software company specialized in Internet Security, with a customer base of over 4,800 companies in more than 100 countries, including

    close to 750 international financial institutions. VASCO's prime markets are the financial sector, enterprise security, e-commerce and e-government.

    Forward Looking Statements

    Statements made in this news release that relate to future plans, events or performances are forward-looking statements. Any statement containing words such as "believes," "anticipates," "plans," "expects," and similar words, is forward-looking, and these statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations. Consequently, actual results could differ materially from the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements.

    Reference is made to the Company's public filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for further information regarding the Company and its operations.

    For more information contact:

    Jochem Binst, +32 2 609 97 40, jbinst@vasco.com

    VASCO Data Security International, Inc.

    CONTACT: Jochem Binst of VASCO Data Security International, Inc.,
    +32-2-609-97-40, jbinst@vasco.com

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




    Koor Industries Discontinues Negotiations to Sell Telrad Networks

    TEL AVIV, Israel, June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Koor Industries Ltd. , a leading Israeli holding company, announced today that following its press release from May 8, 2007, it has discontinued the negotiations for the sale of its entire 61% shareholding in Telrad Networks Ltd.

    About Koor Industries

    Koor Industries is a leading Israeli holding company, focusing on high-growth, internationally-oriented, Israeli companies. Koor actively invests in agrochemicals through Makhteshim Agan Industries; in telecommunications through its holdings in ECI Telecom, ECTel and Telrad Networks; and in venture capital through Koor Corporate Venture Capital. Koor's ADSs (American Depositary Shares) are traded on the New York Stock Exchange and Koor's Ordinary Shares are traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange .

    Forward looking statements in this release involve a number of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, international market conditions, domestic political factors, technological developments, ability to finance operations, and other factors which are detailed in the Company's SEC filings.

    Company contact: Oren Hillinger, Finance Director Koor Industries Ltd. Tel: +972-3-607-5111 Fax: +972-3-607-5110 oren.hillinger@koor.com IR Contacts: Ehud Helft / Kenny Green GK Investor Relations Tel: +1-866-704-6710 Fax: +972-3-607-4711 info@gkir.com

    Koor Industries Ltd

    CONTACT: Company contact: Oren Hillinger, Finance Director, Koor
    Industries Ltd., Tel: +972-3-607-5111, Fax: +972-3-607-5110,
    oren.hillinger@koor.com; IR Contacts: Ehud Helft / Kenny Green, GK Investor
    Relations, Tel: +1-866-704-6710, Fax: +972-3-607-4711, info@gkir.com




    AU Optronics to Exhibit Technology and Products with Full Range of Panel Sizes at Display Taiwan 2007

    HSINCHU, Taiwan, June 12 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO) is scheduled to participate in the Display Taiwan 2007 exhibition in Taipei, Taiwan from June 13 to June 15, introducing the company's latest products and technologies. AUO will be showcasing Taiwan's first 65-inch Full HD 120 Hz LCD TV display, as well as mobile device displays with the world's highest contrast ratio of 2100:1 and the world's slimmest border of 0.9mm.

    With the theme of "Technology Matters," on the agenda for LCD TV display technology, High Dynamic Contrast LED Systems and advanced AMVA technology with high contrast ratio and wide viewing angle will be on display in the dark hall section. For audio-video display technology, the main limelight will be placed on the mobile device display with the world's slimmest border, and portable displays to which AUO has successfully implemented LCD TV TFT-LCD technologies. In the one-stop shop section, AUO will be showcasing a full range of products, from as small as 2-inch to as large as 65-inch, including Taiwan's first 65" Full HD 120Hz LCD TV panel, Full HD Moni TV, ultra light notebook panels with white LED, a 42-inch portrait general display TFT-LCD, and mobile device VGA/QVGA screens with ultra high resolution.

    LCD TV display technology strengthens the theater-like visual effect

    By means of a 37" Full HD panel, AUO will be showcasing its High Dynamic Contrast LCD System with the utilization of local-adjustable LED backlight. This self-developed technology can enhance the contrast ratio up to 10,000:1 and achieve power savings of up to 50%. AUO will also be introducing advanced AMVA technology with features of 92% NTSC and a contrast ratio of 3,000:1. In addition, AUO will be debuting its 46-inch FHD LCD TV panel, which equips with new-generation lighting technology and the world's thinnest HCFL (Hot Cathode Fluorescent Lamp) backlight, up to 50% thinner than previous designs reach CCFL-like module thicknesses.

    Portable display technology enhances features of mobile device displays

    As multimedia playing functions in portable electronic devices are becoming more and more popular, high contrast ratio and wide viewing angle are becoming essential features for small-sized displays. AUO's 2.2-inch mobile device display with the world's slimmest border of 0.9mm in simply elegant design will be showcased to the public for the very first time during Display Taiwan 2007. In addition, a number of industry-leading technologies that AUO has successfully implemented LCD TV TFT-LCD technologies to small- and medium- sized displays will also be on display, including AMVA-mobile technology, ASPD-mobile technology, APE-mobile technology, and VGA transflective technology.

    One-stop shop demonstrates AUO's capability of providing a full-range of panel sizes

    -- AUO LCD TV panel products from 37" to 65" have been largely equipped with Full HD and AMVA technology, featuring wide viewing angles and high contrast ratios as the perfect solution for high-ends TVs. AUO's larger-than-40" panels have implemented ASPD Full HD 120Hz driving technology. -- AUO Desktop PC Monitor products in the size of 24" and 26" continue the "MoniTV" concept. AUO's 24" wide-format panels equipped with HiColor technology, ASPD technology and Full HD features are regarded as the entry product of MoniTV. In addition, AUO's 20" wide-format screen with a resolution of 1680x1050 is able to show two full A4-size pages, which is a perfect fit for the Windows Vista operating system. -- As for Notebook PC products, the ultra light, ultra-thin (220g and 2.7mm) 13.3" panel with white LED backlight will be on display. -- AUO's 42" portrait general display equipped with AMVA technology is able to demonstrate good image quality in wide viewing angles. -- As for small- and medium-sized displays, VGA/ QVGA mobile device panels with high resolution will be on display.

    During the 3-day Display Taiwan 2007 exhibition, AUO will be holding technology presentations and on-site game activities to further promote its wide range of panels and advanced technology. For more information, please visit http://auo.com/ .

    AUO technology & product highlights LCD TV Display Technology Technology Panel Size Features High Dynamic Contrast 37" FHD high contrast ratio > 10,000:1, LCD System power saving up to 50%, LED backlight Advanced AMVA 42" FHD high contrast ratio of 3,000:1, HiColor with 92% NTSC HCFL backlight 46" FHD slimmest HCFL backlight design, ASPD 120 Hz technology, HiColor technology with 92% NTSC Portable Display Technology Technology Panel Size Features The world's 2.2" LTPS slim border of 0.9mm slimmest border The world's highest 2.7" QVGA AMVA technology with low color contrast ratio washout and wide viewing-angle, QVGA high resolution (240RGB x320) One-Stop Shop Applications Panel Size Features LCD TVs 65" FHD Taiwan's first and the world's second able-to-be-commercialized 65" display, ASPD 120Hz technology of 4ms gray-to-gray, HiColor technology with 92% NTSC and true 10 bit gray scale for better image processing quality Desktop PC 24" FHD ASPD technology, HiColor technology with 92% Monitors NTSC, TN mode. MoniTV entry product 20"W HiColor technology with 92% NTSC, 1680x1050 resolution, a perfect fit for Windows Vista operating system Notebook PCs 13.3"W White LED backlight, ultra-light and ultra-thin in 220g 2.7mm, high brightness of 300 nits 15.4"W high contrast > 90% NTSC, high brightness of 500 nits General 42" portrait type design, AMVA technology with wide Display viewing angle and low color washout Applications Audio-video 2.0"-2.83" high resolution in QVGA / VGA Applications About Au Optronics

    AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO") is one of the top three largest manufacturers* of large-size thin film transistor liquid crystal display panels ("TFT-LCD"), with approximately 20.1%* of global market share with revenues of NT$293.1billion (US$9.0bn)* in 2006. TFT-LCD technology is currently the most widely used flat panel display technology. Targeted for 40"+ sized LCD TV panels, AUO's new generation (7.5-generation) fabrication facility production started mass production in the fourth quarter of 2006. The Company currently operates one 7.5-generation, two 6th-generation, four 5th-generation, one 4th-generation, and four 3.5-generation TFT- LCD fabs, in addition to eight module assembly facilities and the AUO Technology Center specializes in new technology platform and new product development. AUO is one of few top-tier TFT-LCD manufacturers capable of offering a wide range of small- to large- size (1.5"-65") TFT-LCD panels, which enables it to offer a broad and diversified product portfolio.

    * DisplaySearch 1Q2007 WW Large-Area TFT-LCD Shipment Report dated May 5, 2007. This data is used as reference only and AUO does not make any endorsement or representation in connection therewith. 2006 year end revenue converted by an exchange rate of NTD32.59:USD1. Safe Harbour Notice

    AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO" or the "Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO), the world's third largest manufacturer of large-size TFT-LCD panels, today announced the above news. Except for statements in respect of historical matters, the statements contained in this Release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements were based on our management's expectations, projections and beliefs at the time regarding matters including, among other things, future revenues and costs, financial performance, technology changes, capacity, utilization rates, yields, process and geographical diversification, future expansion plans and business strategy. Such forward looking statements are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that can cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including risks related to the flat panel display industry, the TFT-LCD market, acceptance and demand for our products, technological and development risks, competitive factors, and other risks described in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in our Form 20-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on June 1st, 2006.

    AU Optronics Corp.

    CONTACT: Rose Lee of the Corporate Communications Dept at AU Optronics
    Corp, +886-3-5008899 x3204, or fax, +886-3-5772730, or email,
    rose.lee@auo.com; Yawen Hsiao of the Corporate Communications Dept. at AU
    Optronics Corp., +886-3-5008899 x3211, or fax, +886-3-5772730, or email,
    yawen.hsiao@auo.com




    Rogers Media to Acquire Citytv Stations from CTVglobemedia Inc.

    TORONTO, June 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Rogers Media and CTVglobemedia Inc. ("CTVgm") today announced an agreement under which Rogers Broadcasting, a Rogers Media subsidiary, would acquire five Citytv conventional television stations from CTVglobemedia Inc. These assets are currently under the control of Mr. John D. McKellar, C.M., Q.C., Trustee under a Voting Trust Agreement in respect of CHUM Limited. The transaction is subject to Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission ("CRTC") and Competition Bureau approval. This transaction is also subject to the satisfaction of the other conditions of approval for CTVglobemedia's acquisition of effective control of CHUM Limited as per the CRTC's June 8th, 2007 decision. CHUM Limited and Mr. John McKellar are also parties to this agreement.

    This agreement replaces a previously announced agreement pursuant to which CTVglobemedia Inc. had agreed to sell the A-Channel stations and certain specialty channels to Rogers Media.

    Citytv Toronto (CITY-TV), Citytv Winnipeg (CHMI-TV), Citytv Edmonton (CKEM-TV), Citytv Calgary (CKAL-TV) and Citytv Vancouver (CKVU-TV) are local, urban oriented stations known for their ties to the communities they serve.

    "The acquisition of the Citytv stations will significantly expand our television operations and solidify our position as an important participant in the Canadian television industry," said Rael Merson, President, Rogers Broadcasting. "It gives Rogers an instant and significant television presence in the largest markets in the country and is a natural complement to our existing television broadcasting and specialty assets. The combination of our existing television properties with the Citytv stations gives us a formidable national television platform that will continue our proud tradition of service to local communities and our desire to contribute to the Canadian broadcasting system."

    "Rogers came in with a very strong offer on a pre-emptive basis, which will see the Citytv stations in a fine home in a timely manner. This outcome is good for both the businesses and the stations' employees," said Ivan Fecan, CTVglobemedia Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer and CEO of CTV Inc. "We know Rogers to be skilled operators of television assets and believe they will be good stewards of these important urban brands."

    The all cash transaction is valued at approximately $375 million and is expected to close late in 2007.

    TD Securities advised CTVgm on this transaction. About the Companies:

    Rogers Media Inc., a division of Rogers Communications Inc., (TSX: RCI; NYSE: RG) operates Rogers Broadcasting and Rogers Publishing. Rogers Broadcasting has 51 AM and FM radio stations across Canada. Television properties include multicultural television broadcaster Rogers OMNI Television, which is a free over-the-air system consisting of four regional broadcasters; The Shopping Channel, a televised and electronic shopping service; Rogers Sportsnet, Canada's live event and high-definition leader, and the management of two digital television services. Rogers Publishing produces many well-known consumer magazines such as Maclean's, Chatelaine, Flare, L'actualite and Canadian Business, and is the leading publisher of a number of industry, medical and financial publications. All media properties are integrated with their own popular web sites. Rogers Media also owns The Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club and Rogers Centre, a year-round sports and entertainment facility.

    Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX: RCI; NYSE: RG) is a diversified Canadian communications and media company engaged in three primary lines of business. Rogers Wireless is Canada's largest wireless voice and data communications services provider and the country's only carrier operating on the world standard GSM technology platform. Rogers Cable and Telecom is Canada's largest cable television provider offering cable television, high-speed Internet access, residential telephony services, and video retailing, while its Rogers Business Solutions division is a national provider of voice communications services, data networking, and broadband Internet connectivity to small, medium and large businesses. Rogers Media is Canada's premier collection of category leading media assets with businesses in radio and television broadcasting, televised shopping, publishing and sports entertainment. For further information about the Rogers group of companies, please visit http://www.rogers.com/.

    CTVglobemedia Inc. is one of Canada's premier multi-media companies which owns CTV Inc. and The Globe and Mail. CTV Inc. operates 21 conventional television stations across Canada and has interests in 16 specialty channels. Other CTVglobemedia investments include an interest in Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, which owns the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors and the Air Canada Centre and an interest in Dome Productions, a North American leader in the provision of mobile high definition production facilities.

    Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:

    This release includes forward-looking statements and assumptions concerning the future performance of our business, its operations and its financial performance and condition. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to our objectives and strategies to achieve those objectives, as well as statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, expectations, anticipations, estimates or intentions. Statements containing expressions such as "could", "expect", "may", "anticipate", "assume", "believe", "intend", "estimate", "plan", "guidance", and similar expressions generally constitute forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and various factors and assumptions applied which we believe to be reasonable at the time. We caution that all forward-looking information is inherently uncertain and that actual results may differ materially from the assumptions, estimates or expectations reflected in the forward-looking information. Accordingly, we warn investors to exercise caution when considering any such forward-looking information herein and to not place undue reliance on such statements and assumptions. We are under no obligation (and we expressly disclaim any such obligation) to update or alter any forward-looking statements or assumptions whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

    Rogers Media Inc.

    CONTACT: Rogers Media Media - Jan Innes, (416) 935-3525,
    jan.innes@rci.rogers.com; Investors - Bruce M. Mann, (416) 935-3532,
    bruce.mann@rci.rogers.com; Dan Coombes, (416) 935-3550,
    dan.coombes@rci.rogers.com; For CTVglobemedia, Mary Powers, (416) 332-7135,
    mpowers@ctvglobemedia.com




    Ditech Networks Appoints Edwin Harper As Chairman

    MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ditech Networks, Inc. , a leader in the development of voice processing systems for communications networks, today announced that its Board of Directors voted unanimously to appoint Edwin L. Harper as Chairman of the Board in a non-executive capacity.

    The Board took this action as a matter of good corporate governance practice to separate the positions of Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. Timothy Montgomery, the Chief Executive Officer and President of Ditech Networks, had previously served as Chairman of the Board. Ditech Networks is currently conducting a search for a new CEO and President. As previously announced, Mr. Montgomery plans to retire.

    Mr. Harper has served on the Ditech Networks Board since 2002 and as the lead independent director since November 2003. He has over 35 years experience in the technology field and has served as President and CEO of several companies, including Colorado Memory Systems, a computer storage company. Mr. Harper also has extensive experience serving on several companies' Boards of Directors, including Network Associates, where he served as Chairman.

    About Ditech Networks

    Ditech Networks supplies voice processing equipment for telecommunication networks around the world. Ditech Networks' solutions incorporate advanced voice processing, Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), and security technologies delivered on carrier-grade scalable platforms to enhance the delivery of communications services over mobile, Voice over IP, and wireline networks. Ditech Networks' customers are premier network operators including Verizon Wireless, Sprint/Nextel, Orascom Telecom, and others that collectively serve more than 150 million subscribers. Ditech Networks is headquartered in Mountain View, California. For more information, visit http://www.ditechnetworks.com/.

    Ditech Networks, Inc.

    CONTACT: Bill Tamblyn, +1-650-623-1309, for Ditech Networks, Inc.

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

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