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ChipMOS ANNOUNCES NT$6 BILLION SYNDICATED LOAN AGREEMENT

HSINCHU, Taiwan, June 13 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (Bermuda) LTD. ("ChipMOS") announced today that its 99.1% owned subsidiary, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. ("ChipMOS Taiwan"), entered into a NT$6 billion syndicated loan facility with a bank syndicate consisting of ten local banks in Taiwan. Most of the proceeds of the loan will be used by ChipMOS Taiwan for equipment purchase in year 2008 and 2009. Mr. S.J. Cheng, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ChipMOS, together with representatives from the bank syndicate were present at the signing ceremony held in Tainan, Taiwan.

The five-year floating-rate facility provides a NT$6 billion (approximately US$181.7 million) credit line to ChipMOS Taiwan. All of the ten participating banks are acting as the co-lead managers of the syndicate. The ten banks are Bank of Taiwan, Taiwan Cooperative Bank, Land Bank of Taiwan, Mega International Commercial Bank, Hua Nan Commercial Bank, First Commercial Bank, Taishin International Bank, Bank SinoPac, Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank, and TaChong Bank.

S.J. Cheng, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ChipMOS, said, "I would like to express my appreciation to Bank of Taiwan, Taiwan Cooperative Bank and the other eight banks for their confidence in and support of ChipMOS. We are pleased that we were able to set up this credit facility on favorable terms in order to secure funding for most of the long-term capital requirements for 2008 and 2009. We currently do not expect to draw down from this new credit facility until the fourth quarter of 2007, and we expect to manage drawdowns under this facility in a manner so as not to increase our debt to equity ratio. We remain the CapEx plans of US$200-260 million in 2007 and US$200-250 million in 2008 as we focus on generating positive free cash flow."

About ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (Bermuda) LTD.:

ChipMOS ( http://www.chipmos.com/ ) is a leading independent provider of semiconductor testing and assembly services to customers in Taiwan, Japan, and the U.S. With advanced facilities in Hsinchu and Southern Taiwan Science Parks in Taiwan and Shanghai, ChipMOS and its subsidiaries provide testing and assembly services to a broad range of customers, including leading fabless semiconductor companies, integrated device manufacturers and independent semiconductor foundries.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this announcement may be viewed as "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual performance, financial condition or results of operations of the Company to be materially different from any future performance, financial condition or results of operations implied by such forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these risks, uncertainties and other factors is included in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and in the Company's other filings with the SEC.

Contacts: In Taiwan R.O.C. Dr. S.K. Chen ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (Bermuda) LTD. Tel: +886-6-507-7712 Email: s.k._chen@chipmos.com In the U.S. David Pasquale The Ruth Group Tel: +1-646-536-7006 Email: dpasquale@theruthgroup.com

ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (Bermuda) LTD.

CONTACT: Dr. S.K. Chen of ChipMOS, +886-6-507-7712, or
s.k._chen@chipmos.com; David Pasquale of The Ruth Group for ChipMOS, +1-646-
536-7006, or dpasquale@theruthgroup.com

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

American Telecom Services Launches Give N' Talk Charity Program

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., June 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Telecom Services, Inc. , a leader in the "Convergence of Voice Communications," today announced the upcoming launch of a new promotion, titled, "Give N' Talk." In this product promotion, American Telecom Services will donate a portion of both net profits from the sale of the hardware and an on-going contribution of profit of service revenue to select Four Star charitable recipients on select Give N' Talk phones. American Telecom Services will promote the Give N' Talk products through national retail ad inserts to drive consumer sales at several major retailers during the Company's second fiscal quarter (the fourth calendar quarter). The Company expects to announce the first major charity to participate in this program in June.

Bruce Hahn, Chief Executive Officer of American Telecom Services commented, "This unique and patent-pending platform will allow us to effectively promote our phone products and also give generously to important and worthy charities. Consumers will be given another powerful reason to pick up the phone, and specifically to utilize our systems. In addition, every time consumers recharge their pre-paid minutes, they will continue to benefit the selected charity. We believe this promotion will encourage the long-term use of our systems and the pre-paid long distance service provided by IDT. We are confident this platform will further differentiate us within the marketplace."

Consumers use the Give N' Talk service by pressing the Money Saving Green Button on each handset, utilizing free minutes which come included with each system. Once the free introductory minutes are exhausted, consumers can purchase more minutes using a credit or debit card or ACH. American Telecom will donate a percentage of all profits from the recurring service revenue to each charity that is selected. The first Give N' Talk phones will be a No External Power Required phone that can be used for an Emergency as a Corded TrimPhone(TM) with 50 free minutes to call any phone in the world. The Give N' Talk TrimPhones will be offered in both pink and white with removable decals representing the charitable donations.

Give N' Talk pre-paid long distance service is 3.9Â¢ per minute to the U.S., including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and 195 cities in Mexico. All taxes are included, no gotchas, no hidden anything.

About American Telecom Services

American Telecom Services, a leader in converged communications solutions, provides consumers "Good Reasons to Pick up the Phone." American Telecom Services combines state-of-the-art telephones bundled with a variety of pre-paid long distance and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP or Internet Phone) calling plans designed to save consumers up to 60% on long distance costs. The Company offers the only home phones bundled with Pay N' Talk prepaid residential long-distance services powered by IDT Telecom (patent-pending) and is the only provider of DigitalClear(TM) Internet phones that include an adapter and router built right into the base of the phones (patent-pending); Just "Plug In & Save!" The DigitalClear product line offers consumers the opportunity to save up to $500 on their phone services using Internet Phone technology supplied by leading technology providers. Consumers can select phones bundled with SunRocket services, and enjoy SunRocket's Bottom-Line Pricing (SM) with plans free of hidden charges, or tacked-on fees, and other unpleasant surprises that normally show up on phone bills. Consumers can also chose phones bundled with Lingo Internet phone service and enjoy one of the most affordable U.S. Internet phone services. Consumers who do not possess high-speed Internet service at home, all DigitalClear products also include a high speed Internet offer from Broadband National, creating a "One Box Solution" to be sold at retail. American Telecom Service's products are available nationally at more than 13,000 retail locations. Visit http://www.atsphone.com/ for Company and product information.

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Contact: Company Investors: Bruce Hahn, CEO Brett Maas (310) 871-9904 Hayden Communications (404) 261-7466 (646) 536-7331 Bruce.Hahn@atsphone.com brett@haydenir.com

American Telecom Services, Inc.

CONTACT: Bruce Hahn, CEO of American Telecom Services, Inc.,
+1-310-871-9904, +1-404-261-7466, Bruce.Hahn@atsphone.com; or Investors, Brett
Maas of Hayden Communications, +1-646-536-7331, brett@haydenir.com, for
American Telecom Services, Inc.

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

Authentidate eBilling Connector for Electronic Invoicing Achieves 'Powered by SAP NetWeaver(R)' StatusProvides Electronic Invoices with Signatures in Accordance with The Value Added Tax Act, Directly From SAP(R) Solutions Based on SAP NetWeaver

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. and DUSSELDORF, Germany, June 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Authentidate Deutschland today announced that its Authentidate eBilling Connector version 30.1 for electronic invoicing has achieved "Powered by SAP NetWeaver(R)" status as business content for the SAP NetWeaver Exchange Infrastructure (SAP NetWeaver XI) component. The Authentidate eBilling Connector, which works exclusively with Authentidate signature products, was developed by TietoEnator TOPAS GmbH, a SAP(R) Special Expertise Partner of SAP Germany. Authentidate Deutschland, a subsidiary of Authentidate Holding Corp. , is a worldwide secure enterprise workflow management application provider.

The SAP Integration and Certification Center has certified that the Authentidate eBilling Connector properly integrates with SAP NetWeaver XI in order to exchange critical data with the SAP Business Suite family of solutions and is integrated successfully with the SAP NetWeaver Portal. An "out-of-the-box" connection between Authentidate signature products and SAP solutions is possible with the connector. Electronic invoices can consequently be generated in SAP and applications automatically signed in conformity with the law.

Electronically signed invoices can be used to automatically deduct Value Added Tax in Europe and sales tax elsewhere without additional paper invoicing. The invoices can then be automatically posted into SAP solutions using the SAP ArchiveLink(TM) interface and further processed with SAP finance and SAP material management applications.

The Authentidate eBilling Connector supports various invoice formats such as IDOCs, CSV, ASCII and PDF on the basis of openTRANS XML. eBilling form templates and languages can be tailored for each user organization's unique needs.

The certified Authentidate eBilling Connector, now powered by SAP NetWeaver, is delivered with add-ons for SAP solutions that support invoice sender and recipient. Therefore, detailed process monitoring becomes possible. In addition, the check of the signatures of the electronic invoices that is required by the legislature can be automatically initiated via the add-ons for SAP solutions. The Authentidate eBilling Connector can also be used when invoice recipients do not have SAP solutions because of the use of standards.

"The certified integration of our Authentidate eBilling Connector makes it possible for users of SAP solutions to securely send and receive signed electronic invoices from any SAP solution-based system," said Jan C. Wendenburg, chief executive officer of Authentidate International AG, the parent company of Authentidate Deutschland GmbH. "By securely sharing information electronically, users will be able to cut costs by leveraging the functionality provided by SAP NetWeaver XI."

The SAP NetWeaver platform powers the SAP Business Suite family of applications, SAP xApps(TM) packaged composite applications, and solutions such as Authentidate eBilling Connector. SAP NetWeaver unifies integration technologies into a single platform and is pre-integrated with business applications, enabling change and reducing the need for custom integration.

About Authentidate International AG

Authentidate International AG in Dusseldorf, Germany, along with its subsidiary Authentidate Deutschland GmbH, develops and provides independent business-process solutions enabling customers to simply and quickly integrate digital signatures and time stamps into existing corporate processes. The unique set of solutions can be used for almost any business process to significantly reduce costs and optimize processing immediately.

Many high-profile companies in various industries and governmental organizations have used Authentidate's digital signature solutions for years in Germany, Europe and other countries to substitute paper processing with legally binding, electronic business processes in accordance with international and local legal environments. Today, many software vendors have already integrated Authentidate's signature products into their standard offerings.

In addition, Authentidate offers governmentally certified trust center services in accordance with the German Signature Act and the EU Signature Directive. Authentidate International AG was accredited by the German Federal Network Agency in November of 2001 and operates a trust center especially for time stamp services.

About Authentidate Holding Corp.

Authentidate Holding Corp. is a worldwide provider of software and software services that enable enterprises and individuals to exchange information securely and conduct trusted business transactions. In the United States our offerings incorporate our proprietary and patent pending content authentication technology in the form of the United States Postal Service(R) Electronic Postmark(R). In Germany our offerings include electronic signing and time stamping applications for use with a variety of corporate processes including electronic billing and archiving solutions.

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

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

Authentidate is trademark of Authentidate Holding Corp.

SAP, SAP NetWeaver, xApps and other SAP products and services mentioned herein as well as their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of SAP AG Germany and in several other countries all over the world.

All other names are registered or unregistered trademarks of the individual firms.

Contacts for Authentidate Investor Contacts: Media Contact: Todd Fromer / Garth Russell Shelley Pfaendler KCSA Worldwide KCSA Worldwide 212-896-1215 / 212-896-1250 212-896-1248 tfromer@kcsa.com / grussell@kcsa.com spfaendler@kcsa.com Contacts for TietoEnator Topas TietoEnator Topas GmbH Volker Glassl +49 621 - 39 69 7 209 Volker.Glassl@tietoenator.com

Authentidate Holding Corp.

CONTACT: Investors, Todd Fromer, +1-212-896-1215, tfromer@kcsa.com, or
Garth Russell, +1-212-896-1250, grussell@kcsa.com, or Media, Shelley Pfaendler
+1-212-896-1248, spfaendler@kcsa.com, all of KCSA Worldwide for Authentidate,
or Volker Glassl of TietoEnator Topas GmbH, +49 621 - 39 69 7 209, or
Volker.Glassl@tietoenator.com

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

Fujitsu Signs Synnex to Increase Distribution and Integration of Leading Storage SolutionsRecent Partnership Will Support Hard Disk Drive Sales and Integration

SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. (FCPA), one of the world's leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced a distribution relationship with SYNNEX Corporation , a global IT supply chain services company, to begin shipping Fujitsu enterprise and mobile hard disk drives (HDDs) to resellers in the United States. In addition to HDDs Synnex will also offer other leading edge products including XG Series 10Gb Ethernet switches to its customers.

"The hard disk drive industry is going through yet another transition to new technologies and products. Storage vendors are continuously raising the competitive bar to offer higher storage capacity points with aggressive performance speeds," said Lorne Wilson, senior vice president, channel sales and marketing, Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. "Fujitsu is excited to work with SYNNEX Corporation, who shares our commitment to the innovations in new enterprise and mobile storage applications. Through a focus on SYNNEX's integration facility, Fujitsu and SYNNEX will meet the growing needs of channel customers in North America with leading technology and a solid support system."

Fujitsu enterprise and mobile HDDs offer original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), solution providers, value added resellers (VARs) and system builders with a broad range of performance, capacity and interfaces to serve the commercial and industrial storage markets. As the first to bring small form factor Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) HDDs to the enterprise market, Fujitsu's comprehensive enterprise product line features a breadth of both 3.5" and 2.5" form factors, and continues to be a strong advocate of key interfaces such as SAS and Fibre Channel.

The company has also maintained an aggressive approach when it comes to investing in R&D, and the efforts have paid off with the market adoption of Serial technology, as well as the introduction of the industry's first 300GB(1) 2.5" mobile HDD to feature perpendicular magnetic recording (PMR) technology. Valuing the reputation for high quality that Fujitsu HDDs have earned to date from many customers, the company has successfully developed PMR products that maintain the same high quality standards, and going forward it plans to steadily expand and enhance its lineup of high-quality, large- capacity PMR HDDs.

"With our strong footprint in the storage space, the addition of Fujitsu products provides our distribution and integration services customers with a wealth of options and opportunities to choose from," said Steve Ichinaga, general manager and senior vice president, Systems Integration Division at SYNNEX Corporation. "Partnering with Fujitsu was particularly appealing to SYNNEX and complements our strong product suite and services offerings in the United States."

About Fujitsu

Fujitsu is a leading provider of customer-focused IT and communications solutions for the global marketplace. Pace-setting device technologies, highly reliable computing and communications products, and a worldwide corps of systems and services experts uniquely position Fujitsu to deliver comprehensive solutions that open up infinite possibilities for its customers' success. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited reported consolidated revenues of 5.1 trillion yen (US$43.2 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007. See http://www.fujitsu.com/ for further information.

About Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc.

Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. conducts engineering and marketing activities in Sunnyvale, CA and sales operations throughout the United States. Fujitsu Computer Products of America currently offers products and services including scanners and scanner maintenance, hard disk drives, palm vein recognition technology and 10Gb Ethernet switches. Fujitsu Computer Products of America is located at 1255 East Arques Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA, 94085. For more information about Fujitsu products and services, call us at 800-626-4686 or 408-746-7000. For more information, please see: http://us.fujitsu.com/fcpa.

(1) One gigabyte (GB) = one billion bytes; accessible capacity will be less and actual capacity depends on the operating environment and formatting.

Copyright 2007 Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. All rights reserved. Fujitsu and the Fujitsu logo are registered trademarks and The Possibilities are Infinite is a trademark of Fujitsu Ltd. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Statements herein are based on normal operating conditions and are not intended to create any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. reserves the right to modify at any time without notice these statements, our services, products, and their warranty and performance specifications.

CONTACT: Ayumi Sakoda Fujitsu 1-408-746-7297 asakoda@us.fujitsu.com

Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc.

CONTACT: Ayumi Sakoda of Fujitsu, +1-408-746-7297,
asakoda@us.fujitsu.com

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

Global Payments Europe to Provide Comprehensive Processing Services for STARBANK in Russia

ATLANTA and MOSCOW, June 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global Payments Inc. , a world leader in electronic transaction processing services, announced today that its Prague, Czech Republic-based wholly-owned subsidiary, Global Payments Europe, s.r.o. has reached a multi-year agreement to provide a complete outsourcing solution for payment card processing services to STARBANK (formerly Noyabrski Gorodskoi Bank (NGB)). The scope of the agreement encompasses authorization services, card management services, bank card personalization data preparation, fraud monitoring, ATM and POS management, e-Commerce, as well as (SMS) account alerting services.

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Global Payments Europe will also provide technological oversight, which will enable STARBANK to more easily expand its services throughout the Russian Federation in the near future. STARBANK plans to begin issuing credit cards in the summer of 2007.

"We welcome this opportunity to provide indirect issuing and acquiring services to STARBANK. The expertise we have gained through our extensive experience in migration and implementation projects in Russia and other Eastern European markets will help Global Payments to seamlessly deliver a customized solution for STARBANK and its customers," said Stanislav Coufal, the head of Global Payments Europe, Russian Federation operations.

Mr. Erik Sultankulov, Chairman of the Board of Directors, of STARBANK said, "We appreciate the cooperation with Global Payments Europe, a leader in the international market for electronic payments processing services. By utilizing such an experienced, technologically advanced, efficient, and reliable partner, we will ensure our business development and the fulfillment of our business objectives."

Based in Prague with offices in Moscow, Kiev, Warsaw, Bratislava, and Sarajevo, Global Payments Europe, s.r.o. serves financial institutions with a comprehensive package of indirect payment services including credit and debit card transaction processing, installation and servicing of ATM and POS terminals, as well as card issuing services such as card database management and card personalization. The company also provides m-Commerce and e-Commerce services as well as credit bureau processing services. Global Payments Europe's proprietary platform was among the first in the European market to be compliant with the international EMV standards for chip-based payment cards.

Global Payments Inc. is a leading provider of electronic transaction processing services for consumers, merchants, Independent Sales Organizations (ISOs), financial institutions, government agencies and multi- national corporations located throughout the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. For more information about the company and its services, visit http://www.globalpaymentsinc.com/.

This announcement may contain forward-looking statements pursuant to the "safe-harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward looking statements involve risks and uncertainties such as product demand, market and customer acceptance, the effect of economic conditions, competition, pricing, development difficulties, foreign currency risks, costs of capital, continued certification by credit card associations, the ability to consummate and integrate acquisitions, and other risks detailed in the Company's SEC filings, including the most recently filed Form 10-Q or Form 10-K, as applicable. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise any of these statements to reflect future circumstances or the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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CONTACT: Phyllis McNeill of Global Payments Inc., +1-770-829-8245, or
phyllis.mcneill@globalpay.com

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

Newport News Residents to See More Choice, Competition as Verizon Obtains Cable Franchise for CityCity Council Approves Franchise Covering More than 70,000 Households; Verizon Offers FiOS TV to More than 8,200 City Households Today; Will Expand Rollout Rapidly over Next Few Years

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., June 13 /PRNewswire/ -- More residents of Newport News are a step closer to having choice for their cable television services, thanks to a vote by the Newport News City Council Tuesday night (June 12) authorizing Verizon to offer its fiber-optic-powered FiOS TV.

The cable franchise covers more than 70,000 households in the city. Verizon currently offers FiOS TV to more than 8,200 households in Newport News and will expand service availability to more households over the next several years.

Verizon began offering FiOS TV in Newport News in late April under the "ordinance franchise" rules in a new law passed last year to accelerate choice and competition for cable television services. The negotiated franchise approved by the City Council will be effective retroactively to April 18.

Verizon is providing FiOS services on the nation's most advanced digital, all-fiber-optic network. Only Verizon's FiOS network has earned the certification of the independent Fiber to the Home Council for providing fiber all the way to customers' homes.

"It's clear from the tremendous demand for FiOS TV that Virginians want choice and competition for their TV service," said Robert W. Woltz Jr., president of Verizon Virginia. "FiOS TV offers an innovative, reliable and competitive alternative to the incumbent cable provider -- powered by our lightning-fast fiber-optic network.

"Newport News residents are saying 'yes' to FiOS TV in rapidly growing numbers, and we hope to increase those numbers even more as we build our all- fiber network in the city."

Newport News joins 18 other Virginia municipalities, including neighboring Virginia Beach, that have awarded franchises to Verizon. The company also has begun franchise negotiations with Chesapeake city officials.

In addition to Virginia, Verizon currently offers FiOS TV in parts of nine other states: California, Delaware, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Texas.

FiOS TV offers a broad collection of all-digital programming, 23 high- definition channels in the Hampton Roads market, video on demand and more. It is delivered over Verizon's fiber-to-the-premises network, which has industry- leading quality and reliability. Fiber delivers amazingly sharp pictures and sound, and has the capacity to transmit a wide array of high-definition programming that is so clear and intense it seems to leap from the TV screen.

In addition to FiOS TV, Verizon's fiber network also allows the company to offer consumers and businesses crystal-clear voice service and high-speed FiOS Internet service at download speeds of up to 30 Mbps (megabits per second) and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps.* FiOS Internet service currently is available to many consumers and small businesses in Newport News.

* NOTE: actual (throughput) speeds will vary.

Verizon Communications Inc. , headquartered in New York, is a leader in delivering broadband and other wireline and wireless communication innovations to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving 60.7 million customers nationwide. Verizon's Wireline operations include Verizon Business, which delivers innovative and seamless business solutions to customers around the world, and Verizon Telecom, which brings customers the benefits of converged communications, information and entertainment services over the nation's most advanced fiber-optic network. A Dow 30 company, Verizon has a diverse workforce of more than 238,000 and last year generated consolidated operating revenues of more than $88 billion. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com/.

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

Verizon

CONTACT: Harry Mitchell of Verizon, +1-804-772-1460,
harry.j.mitchell@verizon.com

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

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AT&T Helps Connect Military Families for Father's Day With Free Phone Calls and Support From the USODonates 10,000 More Prepaid Phone Cards to U.S. Military Members, Provides $300,000 Sponsorship for USO Entertainment Tours

SAN ANTONIO, June 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. has announced the donation of the second installation of more than 50,000 prepaid phone cards that AT&T will give away in 2007. The total 2007 donation is valued at more than $450,000; and, with the help of the USO, the cards will be distributed to military personnel who are stationed overseas. This donation builds on more than 85 years of AT&T support for U.S. military families and a 20-year partnership with the USO. The company also has provided a $300,000 sponsorship to support USO entertainment tours in 2007.

The latest donation marks 20,000 phone cards donated thus far this year via direct handouts with the USO. This set of 10,000 phone cards will be distributed on overseas military bases and during USO entertainment tours that are slated for the weeks following Father's Day. According to AT&T, this donation is in honor of U.S. military dads, whether they are on active duty or whether they have a son, daughter, or wife who is actively serving.

In the coming weeks, the USO will help AT&T distribute the phone cards to troops throughout Iraq, Kuwait, Afghanistan, South Korea and Japan. Each donated phone card will provide 20 minutes of free talk-time from Iraq to the U.S.

"Many military families will be missing Dad this Father's Day," said Carmen Nava, AT&T senior vice president-Distribution. "In salute to U.S. military dads everywhere, we hope this donation will help ease some of the challenges posed by distance, time zones and ongoing military duties -- and bring loved ones closer together."

The donation builds on AT&T's commitment to help keep military families connected: Since January 2006, AT&T has donated nearly 200,000 prepaid phone cards -- valued at nearly $1.8 million -- to U.S. military members and their families. In the past 20 years, AT&T has contributed tens of millions of dollars to the USO in support of Operation USO Care Package, Operation Phone Home(R) and USO entertainment tours. AT&T also has helped the USO enhance troop morale through funding regional operations in Europe, Southwest Asia and the Pacific.

Since 1941, the USO has provided morale, welfare and recreation-type programs and services to enhance the quality of life for military personnel and their families around the world. The USO currently operates more than 130 centers, including 10 mobile canteens, and offers free Internet and e-mail access, prepaid phone cards, entertainment and lounge areas, libraries, travel assistance and refreshments. USO entertainment tours bring volunteer celebrities to entertain and lift the morale of troops and to express the gratitude and support of the American people.

For more than 85 years, AT&T has remained dedicated to supporting active military personnel, their families and veterans through charitable contributions, sponsorships, the hiring of military veterans and maintaining policies that support reservists when called to duty. Since 2000, AT&T has donated nearly $8 million in free prepaid phone cards to military members and has provided nearly $6 million in grants that support military members and related nonprofit organizations. The company has also built 70 calling centers for military members who are stationed in Iraq, Kuwait and Afghanistan so that they may stay in touch with their families.

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

About the USO

For more than 66 years, the USO (United Service Organizations) has been providing morale, welfare and recreational services to U.S. military personnel and their families. The USO is a nonprofit, charitable organization, relying on the generosity of the American people to support its programs and services. The USO is supported by Worldwide Strategic Partners AT&T Inc., BAE Systems North America, Clear Channel Communications, The Coca-Cola Company, DRS Technologies, Inc., The International Fight League, Military Channel, S & K Sales Co., TriWest Healthcare Alliance and The Walt Disney Company. Other corporate donors, including the United Way and Combined Federal Campaign (CFC-11381), have joined thousands of individual donors to support the USO. For more information on the USO, please visit our Web site at http://www.uso.org/.

About AT&T

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

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Global Payments Europe to Provide Comprehensive Processing Services for STARBANK in Russia

ATLANTA and MOSCOW, June 13 /PRNewswire/ --

Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN), a world leader in electronic transaction processing services, announced today that its Prague, Czech Republic-based wholly-owned subsidiary, Global Payments Europe, s.r.o. has reached a multi-year agreement to provide a complete outsourcing solution for payment card processing services to STARBANK (formerly Noyabrski Gorodskoi Bank (NGB)). The scope of the agreement encompasses authorization services, card management services, bank card personalization data preparation, fraud monitoring, ATM and POS management, e-Commerce, as well as (SMS) account alerting services.

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Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN) is a leading provider of electronic transaction processing services for consumers, merchants, Independent Sales Organizations (ISOs), financial institutions, government agencies and multi-national corporations located throughout the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. For more information about the company and its services, visit www.globalpaymentsinc.com.

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

Global Payments Inc.

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Cinram International Income Fund Announces Voluntary U.S. Deregistration

TORONTO, June 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cinram International Income Fund (TSX: CRW.UN, the "Fund") today announced that it is voluntarily filing a Form 15F with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to terminate the registration of its units under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Cinram expects that this termination of registration will become effective 90 days after its filing with the SEC. As a result of this filing, Cinram's obligation to file certain reports with the SEC, including an annual report on Form 20-F and reports on Form 6-K, will immediately be suspended.

As a TSX-listed reporting issuer, the Fund will continue to meet its Canadian continuous disclosure obligations through filings with the applicable Canadian securities regulators. All of Cinram's filings can be found on the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (SEDAR) at http://www.sedar.com/.

About Cinram

Cinram International Inc., an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund, is the world's largest provider of pre-recorded multimedia products and related logistics services. With facilities in North America and Europe, Cinram International Inc. manufactures and distributes pre-recorded DVDs, audio CDs, and CD-ROMs for motion picture studios, music labels, publishers and computer software companies around the world. The Fund's units are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol CRW.UN and are included in the S&P/TSX Composite Index. For more information, visit our website at http://www.cinram.com/.

Certain statements included in this release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Fund, or results of the multimedia duplication/replication industry, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. Such factors include, among others, the following: general economic and business conditions, which will, among other things, impact the demand for the Fund's products and services; multimedia duplication/replication industry conditions and capacity; the ability of the Fund to implement its business strategy; the Fund's ability to retain major customers; the Fund's ability to invest successfully in new technologies and other factors which are described in the Fund's filings with applicable securities commissions. Due to the potential impact of these factors, the Fund disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless required by applicable law.

Cinram International Income Fund

CONTACT: Lyne Beauregard Fisher, Tel: (416) 321-7930,
lynefisher@cinram.com

China Public Security Announces Proposed Amendment of Commercial Arrangements with iASPEC

SHENZHEN, China, June 13 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- China Public Security Technology, Inc., (BULLETIN BOARD: CPBY) ("China Public Security" or "the Company"), through its wholly owned subsidiary, Public Security Technology (PRC) Co., Ltd., a leading provider of public security information technology and Geographic Information Systems ("GIS") software services, announced today that it is planning to restructure its commercial arrangements with iASPEC Software Engineering Company Limited or iASPEC, a related party that has engaged the Company as its exclusive subcontractor for all public security information technology and GIS development and installation services that it provides to its clients.

China Public Security anticipates that the proposed amendment will provide it with, among other things:

-- the assignment of all of iASPEC's revenues and expenses, and rights to, or rights to acquire for nominal consideration, iASPEC's assets -- an exclusive option to acquire all of the oustanding equity of iASPEC that would be exercisable by the Company or its subsidiaries only if PRC regulations are modified to permit foreign ownership of PRC companies that hold security licenses similar to those held by iASPEC -- a voting agreement that would provide the Company with control over iASPEC corporate decision making under certain circumstances

China Public Security is seeking to implement the Amendments to its commercial arrangements with iASPEC in part so that its interest in iASPEC will be accounted for as an interest in a variable interest entity under FASB interpretation No. 46. China Public Security believes that the modifications to its corporate structure and accounting treatment will result in greater transparency for investors and the ability to exert greater control over the business and affairs of iASPEC. China Public Security expects to implement this amendment before the end of its second fiscal quarter.

"We believe the proposed amendment of our commercial arrangements with iASPEC will give us all of the benefits of ownership, along with the financial reporting transparency that results from consolidated financial reporting under Fin. 46," said Mr. Jiang Huai Lin, the Company's CEO. "We believe that the revised structure will enhance our corporate governance and investor confidence, while enabling the Company to continue to grow our share in the very exciting market providing IT solutions for public security and Geographic Information System (GIS) related projects in the PRC."

About China Public Security Technology, Inc.

Through its wholly-owned Chinese subsidiary, CPST is focused on the development and implementation of large scale high-tech public security and Geographic Information System (GIS) related projects. The Company provides a broad portfolio of fully integrated solutions and services, including public security information technology (First Responder Coordination Platform, Intelligent Border Control and Intelligent Security Surveillance), Geographic Information System (Police-use GIS and Civil-use GIS), and e-Government Platform, software sales and maintenance as well. CPST currently has the licenses to 16 registered and copyrighted software applications in China, through its exclusive business turnkey agreement with Shenzhen iASPEC Software Engineering Company Limited (iASPEC). Under this agreement the Company acts as iASPEC's exclusive subcontractor to all its customers. To learn more about the Company, please visit the corporate website at http://www.chinacpby.com/ .

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This press release contains certain statements that may include "forward looking statements". All "forward looking statements", other than statements of historical fact included herein are "forward-looking statements" including statements regarding the benefits of the contract with the Zhuhai Special Economic Zone, the ability of the Company to achieve its commercial objectives, the business strategy, plans and objectives of the Company and its subsidiaries and any other statements of non-historical information. These forward looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects" or similar expressions, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those discussed in the Company's periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website ( http://www.sec.gov/ ). All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors. Other than as required under the securities laws, the Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.

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

China Public Security Technology, Inc.

CONTACT: Mr. Michael Lin of China Public Security Technology, Inc.,
+1-949-743-0868, or mlin@chinapsh.com; or Mr. Crocker Coulson of CCG Elite
Investor Relations for China Public Security Technology, Inc.,
+1-646-213-1915, or crocker.coulson@ccgir.com

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

EVSNF, IDCC and CALL Update the Investment Community in All-New Interviews With WallSt.net

NEW YORK, June 13 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 24, David Gal, Chairman and CEO of Elbit Vision Systems Ltd. (BULLETIN BOARD: EVSNF) updated the investment community in an all-new interview with http://www.wallst.net/. Interview highlights include detailed discussions on the following topics:

-- applications, and target markets for the company's ultra sonic technology -- key elements of the company's growth plan for 2007 -- industry trends bolstering the company's growth prospects -- the company's current backlog -- steps the company is taking to capture market share in its target markets -- the company's sales and distribution strategy in the U.S. and abroad -- upcoming milestones for investors to watch for

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

On May 22, Janet Point, Senior Communications and Investor Relations Officer for InterDigital Communications Corp. updated the investment community in an all-new interview with http://www.wallst.net/. Interview highlights include detailed discussions on the following topics:

-- key drivers behind the company's first quarter financials -- patent licensing royalties, and how they contribute to revenue growth -- 3G products, and their potential impact on the company's growth -- new product introductions -- reasons the company has an edge over its competitors -- upcoming milestones for investors to watch for

To hear the interview in its entirety, visit http://wallst.net/audio/audio.asp?ticker=IDCC&id=3416

On May 17, David Hofstatter, President and CEO of CallWave, Inc. updated the investment community in an all-new interview with http://www.wallst.net/. Interview highlights include detailed discussions on the following topics:

-- how Web 2.0 applications have created a "very, very low cost channel" for the company to distribute its software -- why the company's Vtxt transcription service could revolutionize the voicemail industry -- key drivers behind the company's "turn around" -- current installations, and authenticated uses for the company's service -- upcoming milestones for investors to watch for

To hear the interview in its entirety, and to read an in-depth article on the company, visit http://wallst.net/editorials/article.asp?id=711

About WallSt.net:

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 investors. http://www.wallst.net/ offers visitors free membership to its in-depth executive interviews, exclusive editorial content, breaking news, and several proprietary applications. In addition to its website, WallStreet Direct organizes investor conferences, publishes a newspaper, and provides multimedia advertising solutions to small and mid-sized publicly traded companies. We have received three thousand one hundred fifty dollars from Elbit Vision Systems, Ltd. for media and advertising services. For a complete list of our advertisers, and advertising relationships, visit http://www.wallst.net/disclaimer/disclaimer.asp .

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Fidelity National Financial to Leverage ID Analytics ID Network to Safeguard Customers and Combat Identity Fraud

SAN DIEGO, June 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ID Analytics, Inc., the leader in Identity Risk Management, today announced that Fidelity National Financial, Inc. will be using ID Analytics ID Network(TM), the nation's first and only real-time fraud prevention network, to manage identity risk. Fidelity National Financial is the largest U.S.-based title and escrow company to become a member of the ID Network. By joining the ID Network, Fidelity will gain unique visibility and insight into the risk level of mortgage applicants and can protect more consumers and lenders from mortgage fraud.

"We receive a limited amount of identity information when a customer opens a typical title or escrow order. As a result of increased identity theft and mortgage fraud, we needed a solution that would help us authenticate identities during the lifecycle of a real estate transaction. Fidelity National Financial's investment in technology with ID Analytics helps to solidify our position as one of the safest, most trusted companies in the industry," said John Crowley, chief information officer. "From our first interactions, it was clear that ID Analytics ID Network could help us with our goal of preventing mortgage fraud. Our use of the ID Network sends a clear signal to fraudsters that we are very serious about preventing identity fraud in all its forms."

Using ID Analytics ID Network, member organizations spanning the financial services, telecommunications, e-commerce, healthcare, utility, retail, government and consumer sectors have screened more than 700 million risk "events" for possible identity fraud. These events include applications for credit, new account openings, check payments, electronic funds transfers and non-monetary transactions such as a change-of-address or a request for convenience checks. The ID Network currently contains more than three billion identity elements and is continually updated with more than eight million new elements added each day.

"Fidelity National Financial is dedicated and determined to reduce identity risk and is an industry leader in developing and applying leading-edge approaches and methodologies to the problem of identity fraud," said Bruce Hansen, chairman and CEO of ID Analytics. "Due to our collaborative approach to fighting identity fraud and our network-based view of how an identity behaves, Fidelity National Financial's participation in the ID Network will benefit all of our customers in the fight against fraud."

About ID Analytics, Inc.

ID Analytics, the Identity Risk Management company, owns and operates the ID Network, the nation's first and only real-time identity fraud prevention system. ID Analytics' clients, which are also ID Network Members, span the financial services, telecommunications, e-commerce, healthcare, utility, retail, government, and consumer sectors. With an exclusive focus on stopping identity fraud, ID Analytics has built proprietary pattern recognition technology within the ID Network to find suspicious behavior patterns across multiple organizations and industries. As a result, ID Network Members lead their industries in preventing identity fraud, protecting consumers, and improving the consumer experience.

ID Analytic is a registered trademark of ID Analytics, Inc. ID Network is a trademark of ID Analytics, Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

ID Analytics, Inc.

CONTACT: Stacy Pena of Rainmaker Communications, +1-650-965-2985,
stacy@rainmakercommunications.com, for ID Analytics, Inc.; or Karen Behrman of
ID Analytics, Inc., +1-858-312-6244, kbehrman@idanalytics.com; or Emily Crane
of Hill & Knowlton, +1-202-944-5137, Emily.Crane@hillandknowlton.com, for
Fidelity National Financial

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

Captaris Announces $6.6 Million Increase to Its Share Repurchase Program

BELLEVUE, Wash., June 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Captaris, Inc. , a leading provider of software products that automate document-centric processes, today announced that its Board of Directors approved an increase to its previously announced stock repurchase program by an additional $6.6 million. After the increase, a total of $15.0 million is available for repurchases under the program.

For the period January 1, 2004 to December 31, 2006, Captaris has repurchased approximately 6.0 million shares of common stock for approximately $29.7 million. The last increase in the authorization was in October 2006, and since that time, Captaris has repurchased approximately 1.0 million shares of common stock for approximately $6.6 million.

These repurchases were made through a combination of discretionary repurchases during the Company's open trading window and the Company's previously announced Rule 10b5-1 repurchase plan. The Rule 10b5-1 plan, which commenced in mid-September 2006, is designed to allow the Company to purchase its shares at times when it ordinarily would not be in the market because of self-imposed trading blackout periods.

Captaris may repurchase shares from time to time pursuant to the program subject to the parameters of its Rule 10b5-1 repurchase plan and, in the case of any discretionary purchases outside of the plan, subject to open trading windows, overall market conditions, stock prices and its cash position and requirements going forward. The repurchase program will continue until the maximum dollar amount authorized is repurchased or the Board of Directors determines to discontinue the repurchase program.

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: 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, both for Captaris, Inc.

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

Magal Expands Operations in Brazil Through New Strategic PartnershipPartnership Will Provide Perimeter Solutions, Technical Support and Service Center Within Brazil

YAHUD, Israel, June 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Magal Security Systems, Ltd. (NASDAQ GM: MAGS; TASE: MAGS), today announced a new strategic partnership in Brazil. The new strategic partnership, Senstar-Stellar Sistemas de Seguranca Ltda., will provide local consultants and integrators with complete perimeter solutions, technical support and a local service center.

The new Brazil based operations, located in Sao Paulo, will be headed by Mr. Eduardo Fazzio, formerly the Magal Group's Brazilian master dealer.

"We are very pleased to announce the formation of this new strategic partnership in Brazil," said Izhar Dekel, CEO of Magal. "This partnership will enable us to further expand our operations to one of our key strategic markets, South America, and, we believe, will serve as a major growth driver in years to come. This partnership will provide us with a local base within the South American free trade region, potentially enabling us to manufacture certain of our products there in the future."

About Magal Security Systems, Ltd.:

Magal Security Systems Ltd. (Magal) is engaged in the development, manufacturing and marketing of computerized security systems, which automatically detect, locate and identify the nature of unauthorized intrusions. Magal also supplies video monitoring services through Smart Interactive Systems, Inc., a subsidiary in the U.S. The Company's products are currently used in more than 70 countries worldwide to protect national borders, airports, correctional facilities, nuclear power stations and other sensitive facilities from terrorism, theft and other threats. Israeli-based Magal has subsidiaries in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Germany, Romania, Mexico and has an office in China.

Magal trades under the symbol MAGS in the U.S. on the Nasdaq Global Market, and in Israel on the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange.

This press release contains forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks and uncertainties. Such statements are based on assumptions and expectations which may not be realized and are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which cannot be predicted with accuracy and some of which might not even be anticipated. Future events and actual results, financial and otherwise, may differ from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. A number of these risks and other factors that might cause differences, some of which could be material, along with additional discussion of forward-looking statements, are set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Contacts: Company Magal Security Systems, Ltd Raya Asher, CFO Tel: +972-3-5391444 Fax: +972-3-5366245 E-mail: magalssl@trendline.co.il Investor Relations G.K. Investor Relations Ehud Helft/Kenny Green Tel: +1-866-704-6710 E-mail: Ehud@gk-biz.com Kenny@gk-biz.com

Magal Security Systems Ltd

CONTACT: Contacts: Company, Magal Security Systems, Ltd, Raya Asher,
CFO, Tel: +972-3-5391444, Fax: +972-3-5366245, E-mail:
magalssl@trendline.co.il; Investor Relations, G.K. Investor Relations, Ehud
Helft/Kenny Green, Tel: +1-866-704-6710, E-mail: Ehud@gk-biz.com,
Kenny@gk-biz.com

STMicroelectronics Unveils Design Platform for Low-Power Next-Generation 45nm CMOSST Confirms Early Availability of Design Platform for Power-Optimized System-on-Chip Solutions, Including 45nm Libraries and First Tape-Out of 45nm SoC Demonstrator IC

CROLLES, France, June 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- STMicroelectronics , one of the world's leading semiconductor manufacturers, today unveiled details of its 45nm (0.045-micron) CMOS design platform for next- generation System-on-Chip (SoC) product development for low-power, wireless and portable consumer applications.

ST's innovative low-power process option with multiple threshold transistors cuts the silicon area by half compared to designs implemented in 65nm technology. At the same time, the process improves speed by up to 20% or reduces leakage current by half while in operation, and, in retention mode, reduces leakage current by several orders of magnitude. This latter option will bring important benefits to designers of portable products, where battery life is a significant factor.

The leading-edge 45nm low-power CMOS platform has already been used to complete, or tape-out, the design of a highly integrated 45nm demonstrator SoC device. This chip design includes an advanced dual-core CPU system and associated memory hierarchy, featuring the sophisticated low-power techniques required at the 45nm process technology node to combine new levels of performance with very low power consumption.

The new low-power design platform, which takes full advantage of the multiple features and modularity of 45nm process technology, was developed at the STMicroelectronics site in Crolles, near Grenoble, France, and verified at the 300mm wafer facility operated by the Crolles2 Alliance.

"Early access to low-power 45nm CMOS technology is crucial to industry- leading manufacturers in their development of new wireless and portable consumer products, especially for next-generation 3G and 4G handheld multimedia terminals," said Laurent Bosson, Executive Vice-President of Manufacturing and Technology R&D, STMicroelectronics. "The silicon developed using ST's low-power 45nm CMOS platform will enable applications to combine very high performance with low power consumption."

In common with other 45nm platforms being readied for deployment, ST's low-power 45nm process features all of the advanced modules required for high density and high performance. These important modules include: 193nm immersion lithography for critical patterning layers; shallow-trench isolation and transistor stressors; advanced junction engineering, using millisecond anneal; and very low-k inter-metal copper dielectric, allowing reduced interconnect capacitances. In addition two cell libraries are available: one optimized for high performance and the other for low power consumption, giving designers a rich selection of options.

The 45nm design platform is fully supported by the industry-leading CAD tools from Cadence, Mentor Graphics, Synopsys and Magma through design solutions that have been developed in partnership between ST and the respective EDA companies' individual R&D groups, allowing customers to immediately begin designing advanced SoC solutions using familiar industry- standard tools.

About STMicroelectronics

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

Further technical details of the full 45nm library and design platform, include:

* Multiple library elements can be selected at the design level and used in the same design block, providing users of the platform with greater flexibility in optimizing performance and power consumption. This capability enables faster development of chips for use in high- performance and power-sensitive products. * Densities of up to 1600 Kgates per square mm are available, supporting a core supply of 1.1V, with metal pitches of 0.14-micron and from six to ten metal routing layers. * Power reduction techniques include adaptive vdd, low vdd operation, power shutdown, low standby current in retention mode, back bias and more. * Full range of 1.8V I/O cells. * Extremely dense embedded memories: single-port memories using six- transistor SRAM cells, with area sizes down to 0.25 square micron. * A fully compatible low-cost process variant for embedded DRAM with threefold density improvement versus SRAM is under development. * A broad portfolio of analog and radio-frequency IP (Intellectual Property) is under development to cover the need for a super-integrated single-chip system, while sophisticated digital IP modules such as microprocessors and DSPs will also be provided.

Additionally, the process has already recorded excellent results, including high-yield multi-Megabit SRAM test circuits, and fully functional SRAM test circuits operating at a supply voltage of 1.1V down to 0.9V.

STMicroelectronics

CONTACT: Michael Markowitz of STMicroelectronics, +1-212-821-8959,
michael.markowitz@st.com

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

Texas Instruments Sees Dramatic Results from New Chip Material, Addresses Power Leakage, Scaling for 45-nm and BeyondHigh-k Approach Delivers Largest Reported Reduction in Power Drain without Sacrificing Other Key Parameters

DALLAS, June 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) today announced plans to integrate a "high-k" value material within the transistors in its most advanced, high performance 45-nanometer (nm) chip products. For years, high-k dielectrics have been under consideration to address leakage, or power drain, which has become increasingly problematic as transistor dimensions continue to shrink. Through its approach, TI will reduce leakage by more than 30 times per unit area as compared with commonly used silicon oxide (SiO2) gate dielectrics. In addition, TI's high-k choice offers the compatibility, reliability and scalability to continue delivery of high volume, high performance and low power semiconductor solutions through the 45-nm and 32-nm process nodes.

"TI has been at the forefront of Hafnium-based research and development for nearly a decade, and we're confident that our high-k choice overcomes the technological hurdles faced through continued digital CMOS scaling and the transition to smaller process geometries," said Dr. Hans Stork, chief technology officer, Texas Instruments. "By moving forward with high-k at 45-nm, TI continues its commitment to deliver high performance, low power and cost-effective products to our customers."

TI's 45-nm Process

Last June, TI unveiled details of its 45-nm process that will double output per wafer through use of 193-nm immersion lithography. Through a number of techniques TI will also achieve a 30 percent increase in performance of its SoC processors, while reducing power consumption 40 percent. TI expects to sample a 45-nm wireless product in 2007, with qualified production starting by the middle of 2008. High-k dielectrics will be added in later versions of the 45-nm process for TI's highest performance products.

Several 45-nm recipes address customers' unique end-product requirements and provide options for creating flexible, optimized designs. These options include a low power offering that extends battery life in portable products, while delivering the necessary performance for advanced multimedia functionality in tightly integrated SoC designs. A mid-range process supports TI DSPs and the high performance ASIC library for communications infrastructure products. The third, highest performance 45-nm process option supports MPU-class performance and is expected to be the first process to integrate the high-k material.

HfSiON Technical Overview

TI will leverage a chemical vapor deposition process (CVD) to deposit Hafnium Silicon Oxide (HfSiO) followed by reaction with a downstream nitrogen plasma to form HfSiON. While the benefits of Hafnium-based dielectrics have been widely recognized for the impact on leakage, implementation has previously presented several hurdles. Issues include electrical compatibility with standard CMOS processes, as well as challenges in matching the carrier mobility and threshold voltage stability that SiO2-based gate dielectrics have previously delivered. However, by implementing the nitrided CVD technique, TI is able to solve the leakage issue without degradation of the other key parameters that customers have come to expect from SiO2-based gate dielectrics. TI's approach reduces leakage significantly over any of the SiO2-based material options.

The nitridation of CVD HfSiON film also delivers the scalability that supports the performance, power consumption and gate length requirements outlined through the 32-nm node. Through a modular addition to the typical CMOS gate stack process, HfSiON integration has been demonstrated offering mobility that is 90 percent of the silicon dioxide universal mobility curve, with effective oxide thicknesses (EOTs) below 1-nm. These results were accomplished without sacrificing reliability or adding significant cost to the CMOS process. Precise tuning of the film composition, tight controls, and high throughput also make HfSiON suitable for high volume manufacturing.

TI's extensive research includes the composition, process optimization and characterization of HfSiON gate dielectric films. In addition, TI's efforts are fully compatible with its 45-nm metal gate strategy.

About Texas Instruments

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

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

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CONTACT: Gary Silcott of Texas Instruments, +1-214-480-2048,
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Web site: http://www.ti.com/

Veridigm Signs Agency Agreement as Company Continues Preparations for Launch of 'Megaz Bucks', the World's Largest Online Jackpot Game

LOS ANGELES, June 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Veridigm Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: VRDG) , a Company who provides progressive gaming software and entertainment services to the international online gaming community (excluding the USA), today announced the signing of an exclusive agency agreement with MKW Consulting to act as an agent on behalf of the Company to the online gaming industry. The announcement was made today by V.P. of Corporate Communications, Ms. Alise Mills.

"During this time of rapid expansion surrounding the upcoming launch of the Company's recently developed game 'Megaz Bucks', the largest progressive jackpot game to ever be offered on the Internet, we felt the Agent, who maintains longstanding relationships in the gaming industry, will be able to present and facilitate financing, acquisition and joint venture opportunities," stated Ms. Mills. The Agent is currently in discussions with several online gaming operators to offer the soon to launch 'Megaz Bucks' game.

The Company recently announced the development of 'Megaz Bucks', its newly developed game which will allow the Company's gaming operating customers to offer the "largest progressive jackpot game" to ever be offered on the Internet. The upcoming launch of the 'Megaz Bucks' game is an example of how the Company intends to continue to invoke excitement in the industry and amongst its growing customer base by providing both innovative gaming software and entertainment services.

The Company would also at this time like to welcome to its Board of Directors Mr. Rowland J. Mosser. Mr. Mosser brings to the Company extensive senior management experience in both the private and public settings. Possessing an extensive background in corporate reorganization, expansions and mergers, Mr. Mosser also brings with him a successful history of corporate acquisitions and funding.

Progressive style jackpot games continue to generate global media and player attention like no other. Unlike the Powerball, MegaMillions, or EuroMillions gaming models that have state-to-state or border-to-border restrictions, the 'online progressive model' that the Company will provide offers few restrictions, no boundaries and is applied to the 'international' online gaming community, excluding the USA.

The online gaming industry remains one of the fastest growing e-commerce industries on the Internet. A recent study released by Merrill Lynch has reported that the Internet gaming industry is still in its infancy. Merrill Lynch predicts that by 2015 the market will bring in $528 billion annually worldwide, making it by far the largest ecommerce industry online. The report also stated 2006 earnings to be nearly $15 billion.

A premium level of products and entertainment services will continually be developed and provided by the Magnus Group of companies. Veridigm Inc., whose new official name will change to Magnus Entertainment Group, will operate through three wholly owned subsidiaries: Magnus Marketing Systems, Magnus Gaming Technologies Ltd and Magnus Showbiz.

Forward-Looking Statement: The statements in the press release that relate to the Company's expectations with regard to the future impact on the Company's results from acquisitions or actions in development are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The statements in this document may also contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. When used in this press release, the words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "may," "intend," "expect" and similar expressions identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in such statements. Such risks, uncertainties, and factors include, but are not limited to, future capital needs, changes, and delays in product development plans and schedules, or market acceptance.

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Alcatel-Lucent Announces Software Platform That Lets Mobile Operators Capitalize on the Increasing Demand for Mobile Content Shopping

PARIS, June 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced the availability of the enhanced Alcatel-Lucent 5965 Mobile Content Platform, a powerful software platform that changes the way mobile content is delivered to mobile phone users. With the new release, operators can create a personalized mobile shopping experience for targeted subscriber segments based on individual interests and behaviour, and improve the overall quality of their service with expert content management, merchandizing and delivery of mobile advertising and entertainment. The Alcatel-Lucent 5965 Mobile Content Platform gives operators the tools needed to create a simplified one-stop shop for mobile content, providing the integrated shopping experience subscribers are looking for.

Today, mobile content is typically sorted by content type rather than by brand, requiring subscribers to search through multiple levels of menus to find the content they want to buy. For example, a subscriber interested in purchasing content relating to U2 or another favourite music group or artist, would likely visit their operator's portal and see a ringtones menu, a graphics menu and a video menu and have to navigate each one separately. Alternatively, subscribers could shop at other mobile web sites (off portal). At no time, however would subscribers be able to see everything relating to U2 or their preferred artist. In addition the operator may not be able to capture a record of their buying preferences.

With the Alcatel-Lucent 5965 Mobile Content Platform, this dynamic changes, and operator's existing content systems (e.g. video, music, games, etc.) can be used to drive marketing campaigns and gain the intelligence to help them sell more. For the end user, the ability of the operator to support content both on and off their network, enables the subscriber to quickly see the content and brands they care about regardless of content type or where it is hosted. In addition, the operator can track purchases and based on that intelligence send targeted advertisements or special offers for related entertainment or brand specific promotions such as buy one get one free or earn a free ringtone.

The Alcatel-Lucent 5965 Mobile Content Platform is a software platform that can be added to mobile networks without replacing existing content systems enabling operators to quickly begin delivering revenue-generating new services.

"The mobile phone is a highly personal communication channel. This goes beyond simple advertising. It is this kind of relevant, interactive experience that brands want and subscribers appreciate," said Scott Ellison, VP Consumer Mobile Research at IDC. "This release offers new opportunities for operators to turn their content investment into a profitable revenue stream through higher subscriber usage and brand revenue."

Today's product announcement also coincides with the release of new user survey data from The Worldwide Lab at Alcatel-Lucent, a primary research program designed to understand the preferences of teens and young adults. The new survey data highlights growing market demand from the Internet generation for personalized advertising and awareness campaigns that deliver relevant content.

"Our research has shown that teens and young adults want to find and interact with the brands they care about," said Margaret Norton, Vice President of Mobile Content Platforms at Alcatel-Lucent. "Subscribers continue to be surprised at the lack of visible, relevant brands on their mobiles. They want to be marketed to as they are on the Internet, at the mall and on TV. With the new release of the Alcatel-Lucent 5965 Mobile Content Platform, mobile operators can take advantage of this market demand and revenue opportunity."

In addition to its orchestration capability, the Alcatel-Lucent 5965 Mobile Content Platform includes a set of tools that can be used across existing content components from marketing to delivery. For example, if an operator has a video server but needs the most current solution for Digital Rights Management (DRM), the Alcatel-Lucent 5965 Mobile Content Platform can supply it.

About The Worldwide Lab at Alcatel-Lucent

The Worldwide Lab at Alcatel-Lucent is an innovative primary research program focused on soliciting the end-user experiences and preferences from the highly coveted teen and young adult market. Lab Members, made up of users from around the world, range in age from pre-teen to young adult and collectively, represent the youth subscriber base of more than 20 operators and a variety of device manufacturers. Members are given regular assignments and the results are used to help Alcatel-Lucent develop products that respond to user needs and help our customers design services that deliver increased revenue. For more detail and to view Lab results visit: http://www.alcatel-lucentlab.com

About Alcatel-Lucent

Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) provides solutions that enable service providers, enterprises and governments worldwide, to deliver voice, data and video communication services to end-users. As a leader in fixed, mobile and converged broadband networking, IP technologies, applications, and services, Alcatel-Lucent offers the end-to-end solutions that enable compelling communications services for people at home, at work and on the move. With operations in more than 130 countries, Alcatel-Lucent is a local partner with global reach. The company has the most experienced global services team in the industry, and one of the largest research, technology and innovation organizations in the telecommunications industry. Alcatel-Lucent achieved adjusted proforma revenues of Euro 18.3 billion in 2006 and is incorporated in France, with executive offices located in Paris. [All figures exclude impact of activities transferred to Thales]. For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on the Internet: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com

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PC-WARE Wins the EU Tender of the German Federal Government

BONN, Germany and LEIPZIG, Germany, June 13 /PRNewswire/ -- The IT Service Provider PC-WARE (DAX: PCW) wins the Pan-European tender of the Procurement Office of the German Federal Ministry of the Interior. As announced today by the Procurement Office, PC-WARE thus is the confirmed Select trading partner for the next two to three years. The contract regulates the Microsoft software licensing procurement according to public procurement law for the entire federal administration with a volume of EUR 30-50 million per year.

The Procurement Office of the Federal Ministry of the Interior is the federal government's second largest purchaser of products and services with a total volume of around EUR 611 million.

The reconfirmation of the Pan-European operating IT Service Provider PC-WARE as Select trading partner, now enables every federal institution to buy IT services through a basic agreement. PC-WARE will offer the federal authorities its entire range of Microsoft services.

"Through this decision, the Procurement Office has acknowledged the good experience with our company. The reappointment as Select trading partner indicates and strengthens our exposed role as partner and service provider not only in Germany's federal administration, but also throughout Europe", explained Markus Kirchner, Director Software Sales & Licensing PC-WARE.

For a long time, PC-WARE has been an established and competent IT partner in the public service. Over one third of PC-WARE's sales in Germany are with more than 18,000 customers of public administrations at federal, state and communal level.

After signing the contract today in Bonn, Roderich Egeler, Director of the Procurement Office, said: "This is the second time that PC-WARE has won the tender as Select trading partner. This contract will generate a positive effect on the entire federal administration, and I look forward to continuing our excellent and proven cooperation."

Please find the complete press release as same as pictures of the signing of the contract under www.pc-ware.de.

Contact: PC-WARE Kathrin Sieber Internal & External Communications Tel: +49-341-2568-171 public.relations@pc-ware.de www.pc-ware.de Beschaffungsamt des BMI / Pressestelle Miliana Mongeville-Romic Pressestelle Tel: +49-22899-610-1210 miliana.mongeville-romic@bescha.bund.de www.bescha.bund.de

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Contact: PC-WARE, Kathrin Sieber, Internal & External Communications, Tel: +49-341-2568-171, public.relations@pc-ware.de; Beschaffungsamt des BMI / Pressestelle, Miliana Mongeville-Romic, Pressestelle, Tel: +49-22899-610-1210, miliana.mongeville-romic@bescha.bund.de

Akzo Nobel Selects Verizon Business for Global Communications SolutionsVerizon Outbound Voice and Verizon Conferencing Services Support Drive for Excellence in Global Communications

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., June 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Business has been selected by Akzo Nobel, the global manufacturer of coatings, chemicals and human and animal healthcare products, to provide global fixed voice and audio/net conferencing solutions to streamline the company's worldwide business communications.

Verizon Outbound Voice and Verizon Global Inbound Services will deliver transparent and cost-effective fixed voice communications across the enterprise, while Verizon Audio and Net Conferencing will provide global audio and net-based communication capabilities to Akzo Nobel's locations around the world.

For Akzo Nobel, with around 62,000 employees in more than 80 countries spanning five continents, first-class telecommunications are key to business success. Until recently, local offices were responsible for their own telephony services, which resulted in unnecessary contractual complexity, as well as variable quality of service and disparate cost structures.

As a direct result of a companywide IT strategy to introduce a shared services approach for its ICT infrastructure, Akzo Nobel has been rationalizing and harmonizing its supplier base, covering procurement ranging from data centers to telecommunication services. Working together under the name OneVoice, the company's Information Management teams have combined forces with a companywide sourcing program that is actively pooling spend for non- product-related (NPR) goods and services to obtain better prices and conditions of supply. The OneVoice program is streamlining the procurement of the company's entire range of telecom needs, which includes fixed voice and audio/net conferencing services.

Akzo Nobel chose Verizon Business' solutions due to the company's ability to efficiently deliver and roll out voice and conferencing services on a global scale, combining central expertise with strong local support.

Geert-Jan van Bommel, OneVoice manager at Akzo Nobel, said: "With some 62,000 employees and a truly global business, maintaining streamlined, consistently high-quality and cost-effective fixed voice services to support daily business communication is absolutely critical, but also extremely tricky. Having individual suppliers in each country simply wasn't working for us - altogether, it was too expensive to use and to manage, and the quality of service was extremely variable. For us, Verizon Business was able to offer the global connectivity we needed, with solid local implementation and support - and at the right price.

"OneVoice was set up to consolidate Akzo Nobel's telecom services, including inbound and outbound fixed voice services. With Verizon Business we are able to simplify our fixed voice infrastructure and reduce the financial administration, without having to purchase additional expensive equipment."

Donald Badoux, head of retail sales, Netherlands, Verizon Business, said: "Like many global businesses, Akzo Nobel was looking to centralize and consolidate procurement of its fixed voice communications. Verizon Business has been able to contribute to the company's OneVoice initiative in a cost- effective, quality-assured and truly global way."

Verizon Business has already successfully rolled out fixed voice services and audio/net conferencing solutions to Akzo Nobel locations in Australia, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States, with other key countries set to follow this year. The OneVoice initiative is scheduled to be completed by the beginning of 2008.

About Akzo Nobel

Akzo Nobel is a global Fortune 500 company and is listed on both the Euronext Amsterdam and NASDAQ stock exchanges. It is also included on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes and the FTSE4Good Index. Based in the Netherlands, Akzo Nobel is a multicultural organization serving customers throughout the world with coatings, chemicals and human and animal healthcare products. Akzo Nobel employs around 62,000 people and conducts its activities in these four segments . coatings, chemicals and human and animal health . with operating subsidiaries in more than 80 countries. Consolidated revenues for 2006 totaled EUR 13.7 billion.

About Verizon Business

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

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Akzo Nobel Selects Verizon Business for Global Communications Solutions

READING, England, June 13 /PRNewswire/ --

- Verizon Outbound Voice and Verizon Conferencing Services Support Drive for Excellence in Global Communications

Verizon Business has been selected by Akzo Nobel, the global manufacturer of coatings, chemicals and human and animal healthcare products, to provide global fixed voice and audio/net conferencing solutions to streamline the company's worldwide business communications.

As a direct result of a company-wide IT strategy to introduce a shared services approach for its ICT infrastructure, Akzo Nobel has been rationalizing and harmonizing its supplier base, covering procurement ranging from data centres to telecommunication services. Working together under the name 'OneVoice', the company's Information Management teams have combined forces with a company-wide sourcing program that is actively pooling spend for non-product related (NPR) goods and services to obtain better prices and conditions of supply. The OneVoice program is streamlining the procurement of the company's entire range of telecom needs, which includes fixed voice and audio/net conferencing services.

Geert-Jan van Bommel, OneVoice manager at Akzo Nobel, explains: "With some 62,000 employees and a truly global business, maintaining streamlined, consistently high-quality and cost-effective fixed voice services to support daily business communication is absolutely critical, but also extremely tricky. Having individual suppliers in each country simply wasn't working for us - altogether, it was too expensive to use and to manage, and the quality of service was extremely variable. For us, Verizon Business was able to offer the global connectivity we needed, with solid local implementation and support - and at the right price.

Donald Badoux, head of retail sales, Netherlands, Verizon Business, says: "Like many global businesses, Akzo Nobel was looking to centralize and consolidate procurement of its fixed voice communications. Verizon Business has been able to contribute to the company's OneVoice initiative in a cost-effective, quality-assured and truly global way."

Verizon Business has already successfully rolled out fixed voice services and audio/net conferencing solutions to Akzo Nobel locations in Australia, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, the U.K. and the U.S., with other key countries set to follow this year. The OneVoice initiative is scheduled to be completed by the beginning of 2008.

About Akzo Nobel

Akzo Nobel is a global Fortune 500 company and is listed on both the Euronext Amsterdam and NASDAQ stock exchanges. It is also included on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes and the FTSE4Good Index. Based in the Netherlands, Akzo Nobel is a multicultural organization serving customers throughout the world with coatings, chemicals and human and animal healthcare products. Akzo Nobel employs around 62,000 people and conducts its activities in these four segments - coatings, chemicals and human and animal health - with operating subsidiaries in more than 80 countries. Consolidated revenues for 2006 totaled EUR 13.7 billion.

About Verizon Business

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

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Akzo Nobel choisit Verizon Business pour ses solutions de communications internationales

READING, Angleterre, June 13 /PRNewswire/ --

- L'assurance de communications performantes à travers le monde grâce aux solutions Verizon Outbound Voice et Verizon Conferencing

Verizon Business a été retenu par le fabricant international de revÃªtements, de produits chimiques, de produits pharmaceutiques et de soins vétérinaires Akzo Nobel comme fournisseur de solutions de téléphonie fixe et d'Audioconférence/Net conférence afin d'optimiser ses communications à travers le monde.

Grâce aux solutions Verizon Outbound Voice et Verizon Global Inbound Services, les établissements Azko Nobel bénéficieront ainsi de communications vocales fixes de manière transparentes et économiques ainsi que de moyens de communication internationaux (Audio et Net).

Akzo Nobel, qui compte environ 62 000 salariés répartis dans plus de 80 pays sur cinq continents, a besoin de télécommunications de premier ordre pour mener à bien ses activités. Jusqu'à une date récente, chaque bureau local était responsable de ses propres services téléphoniques. Cela se traduisait par des situations contractuelles inutilement complexes, ainsi que par une qualité de service inégale et des structures de coÃ»t disparates.

Pour mener à bien l'adoption d'une démarche de services communs à l'ensemble de son infrastructure de TIC, Akzo Nobel s'est engagé dans une rationalisation et une harmonisation de sa liste de fournisseurs pour des achats allant des Centres de Données aux services de télécommunications. Dans le cadre du plan d'action intitulé << OneVoice >>, les responsables des Systèmes d'Information de l'entreprise ont ainsi réuni leurs forces au sein d'un programme de développement des ressources unique destiné à mutualiser les achats de biens et services non directement liés aux produits, et ce afin d'obtenir des prix et des conditions plus avantageux. Le programme << OneVoice >> permet d'optimiser les achats de la société pour tous les besoins en télécoms, y compris la téléphonie vocale fixe et les services d'Audioconférence et de Net conférence.

Akzo Nobel a choisi Verizon Business pour sa capacité à combiner son expertise avec une solide assistance locale afin de fournir et mettre en place des services de téléphonie vocale et de téléconférence à l'échelle mondiale.

<< Quand on a quelque 62 000 collaborateurs et une présence réellement mondiale, il est absolument nécessaire, mais aussi extrÃªmement difficile, de disposer de services de téléphonie vocale fixe à la fois optimisés, d'excellente qualité et économiques pour communiquer dans le cadre de notre activité quotidienne >>, explique Geert-Jan van Bommel, responsable OneVoice chez Akzo Nobel. << Pour nous, avoir des fournisseurs dans chaque pays était tout simplement impossible - cela nous coÃ»tait trop cher en frais d'utilisation et de gestion, et la qualité de service était extrÃªmement variable. Verizon Business a été capable de nous offrir les capacités de connexion mondiales dont nous avions besoin, assorties d'une mise en oeuvre et d'une assistance locale solides - le tout à un prix compétitif. >>

<< OneVoice a été mis en place pour unifier les services de télécoms d'Akzo Nobel, en particulier les services vocaux fixes entrants et sortants >>, ajoute Geert-Jan van Bommel. << Verizon Business nous permet de simplifier notre infrastructure de téléphonie vocale fixe et d'alléger son administration financière, sans nous obliger à acheter de coÃ»teux équipements supplémentaires. >>

Comme le souligne Donald Badoux, Responsable des ventes de détail - Retail - aux Pays-Bas chez Verizon Business << Tout comme beaucoup d'entreprises internationales, Akzo Nobel cherchait à centraliser et à grouper ses achats de services de communications vocales fixes. Verizon Business a contribué à son opération OneVoice en apportant une réponse économique et vraiment internationale, tout en assurant un très grand niveau de qualité. >>

Verizon Business a d'ores et déjà mis en place avec succès des services de communications vocales fixes et d'Audioconférence/Net conférence pour les établissements d'Akzo Nobel en Australie, en Belgique, en France, en Allemagne, en Irlande, en Italie, aux Pays-Bas, au Royaume-Uni et aux Etats-Unis. D'autres pays clés suivront dès cette année. L'opération OneVoice devrait arriver à son terme début 2008.

Ã€ propos d'Akzo Nobel

Akzo Nobel est une société d'envergure mondiale qui figure au palmarès Fortune 500 et est cotée en bourse sur Euronext Amsterdam et au Nasdaq. Elle entre aussi dans la composition des indices Dow Jones Sustainability et FTSE4Good. Organisation multiculturelle dont le siège social est situé aux Pays-Bas, Akzo Nobel fournit à ses clients, dans le monde entier, des enduits, des produits chimiques et des produits de santé humaine et vétérinaire. Akzo Nobel emploie environ 62 000 personnes et intervient dans quatre segments d'activités (revÃªtements, produits chimiques, santé humaine et santé animale), avec des filiales opérationnelles présentes dans plus de 80 pays. Son chiffre d'affaires consolidé s'est élevé à 13,7 milliards d'euros en 2006

Ã€ propos de Verizon Business

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

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Microsoft Products Preferred by European Schools

PARIS, June 13 /PRNewswire/ --

- New study finds that Microsoft products are better suited to teaching and learning, compared with open source solutions.

Satisfaction with Microsoft(R) products is higher among European students and schools, when compared with similar open source software (OSS) solutions, according to a new report by Wipro Technologies. The results of the study released today, was commissioned by Microsoft and audited by Professor Soumitra Dutta of INSEAD Business School.

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Wipro's Product Strategy and Architecture (PSA) practice compared the use and benefits of the two platforms in 73 schools across six European countries. The findings state that user satisfaction with Microsoft software is high among both student and teacher communities, who find Microsoft products easier to use, richer in functionality, better integrated and better suited to supporting education activities than OSS alternatives. In addition, Microsoft products were considerably less expensive to manage and maintain than open source equivalents, counteracting the perceived cost savings from OSS's lack of licensing costs.

"In conducting this study, we found that the schools' responses were quite consistent across the countries included in the study," said Theodore Forbath, the Practice Leader of Wipro PSA. "Overall, our findings indicate that Microsoft outperforms Open Source alternatives when it comes to supporting the priorities of European schools."

Key findings

The Wipro report finds that:

-- In schools where both Microsoft Office and Open Office are available, student and teacher satisfaction with Microsoft is consistently higher. For desktop productivity, 48-50 per cent of schools reported that student satisfaction with Microsoft products is higher than with OSS, but only 17-26 per cent reported the same for the open source platform.

-- In terms of its support for student and teacher activities, Microsoft receives a higher rating than OSS in eight out of ten areas, in the two remaining areas the platforms were rated equally. Teachers reported that Microsoft offers stronger solutions for learning-management scenarios such as monitoring, grading and collaborating on assignments online with students and parents.

-- Despite the lack of licensing costs for OSS solutions, the schools benefit from Microsoft's lower ongoing support costs, fewer failures, and less time devoted to troubleshooting. The study found that OSS solutions required just over 105 hours ICT support per month, in comparison to Microsoft solutions that required just over 87 hours per month (based on the report average of 148 PCs per school).

"This study echoes what we hear every day -- that teachers, administrators, parents and students see technology as a powerful aid to teaching, learning and employability, and that Microsoft's products offer a high degree of functionality and value," said Mark East, general manager of Microsoft's Education Solutions Group in Europe Middle East and Africa. "At Microsoft, we will continue to build innovative teaching tools and scenarios by collaborating with students and teachers from around the globe."

A closer look at costs

Overall, schools primarily using Microsoft solutions invest 16.9 per cent less resources in IT support than schools using primarily OSS solutions. In Poland, however, this figure is 37.86 per cent less, reflecting the limited availability of OSS support resources in that country. Wipro calculates that for a country such as France, which has 1.9 million PCs deployed in its schools, this translates into an annual difference of more than 36 million euros in total IT labour costs. The equivalent figure for the UK is 48 million euros.

PC failures are 50 per cent more common in the schools using OSS than in schools using Microsoft overall, and schools with experience of both platforms find that troubleshooting and resolution activities for Microsoft products were better defined and better documented.

"Prior to our deployment of the Microsoft educational platform our information resources suffered from disorgansation," said Pablo Huerga Melcon, Coordinator of ICT at IES Rosario de Acuna, a secondary school in Gijon, Spain. "Students had difficulty locating important documents and teachers struggled to organise course materials and monitor the progress of students. Since the deployment, these problems have been resolved, and our student and teacher populations are more productive than ever."

Research programme

Between May 2006 and February 2007, research was conducted in 73 primary and secondary schools located in France, Italy, Poland, Spain, Sweden and the UK. The two-phase study included written surveys and follow-up interviews aimed at comparing and benchmarking the value of Microsoft and open source platforms for teaching, learning and administration. Support costs were also investigated. The study was commissioned by Microsoft, conducted by Wipro and audited by Professor Dutta. The full report and supporting materials are available at http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=A99AADB1-696D-4E09-B B0D-E62CB92522AA&displaylang=en.

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Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realise their full potential.

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Les produits de Microsoft préférés par les écoles européennes

PARIS, June 13 /PRNewswire/ --

- Une nouvelle étude conclut que les produits de Microsoft sont mieux adaptés à l'enseignement et à l'apprentissage, en comparaison avec les solutions open source.

La satisfaction par rapport aux produits de Microsoft(R) est plus élevée parmi les écoles et élèves européens, en comparaison avec des solutions logicielles open source (OSS) similaires, selon un nouveau rapport de Wipro Technologies. L'étude, dont les résultats ont été communiqués aujourd'hui, a été commandée par Microsoft et vérifiée par le Professeur Soumitra Dutta de l'école de commerce INSEAD.

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Le cabinet de stratégie et architecture de produit (PSA) de Wipro a comparé l'utilisation et les avantages des deux plates-formes dans 73 écoles à travers six pays européens. Les résultats affirment que la satisfaction des utilisateurs par rapport aux logiciels de Microsoft est élevée aussi bien parmi les élèves que parmi les enseignants, qui trouvent que les produits de Microsoft sont plus faciles à utiliser, plus riches en fonctionnalité, mieux intégrés et mieux adaptés pour supporter les activités éducatives que les alternatives OSS. De plus, les produits de Microsoft étaient considérablement moins chers à gérer et maintenir que leurs équivalents open source, contredisant les réductions de coÃ»t apparentes dues à l'absence de coÃ»t de licence de OSS.

<< En conduisant cette étude, nous avons trouvé que les réponses des écoles étaient tout à fait homogènes à travers les pays inclus dans l'étude >>, a déclaré Theodore Forbath, chef du cabinet de Wipro PSA. << Dans l'ensemble, nos résultats indiquent que Microsoft surpasse les alternatives open source quand il s'agit de supporter les priorités des écoles européennes >>.

Principaux résultats

Le rapport de Wipro conclut que :

-- Dans les écoles oÃ¹ à la fois Microsoft Office et Open Office sont disponibles, la satisfaction des élèves et enseignants par rapport à Microsoft est régulièrement plus élevée. Pour la productivité de bureau, 48-50 pour cent des écoles ont indiqué que la satisfaction des élèves par rapport aux produits de Microsoft est plus élevée que par rapport à OSS, mais seulement 17-26 pour cent ont indiqué la mÃªme chose pour la plate-forme open source.

-- En termes de support des activités des élèves et enseignants, Microsoft a reçu une note plus élevée que OSS dans huit des dix domaines, dans les deux domaines restants les plates-formes ont été notées de façon identique. Les enseignants ont indiqué que Microsoft offre des solutions plus fortes pour les scénarios de gestion d'apprentissage tels que le contrôle, la notation et la collaboration sur les devoirs en ligne avec les élèves et parents.

-- Malgré l'absence de coÃ»t de licence pour les solutions OSS, les écoles bénéficient avec Microsof de coÃ»ts inférieurs de support continu, moins de pannes et moins de temps dédié au dépannage. L'étude a trouvé que les solutions OSS nécessitent un peu plus de 105 heures de support informatique par mois, comparé aux solutions de Microsoft qui nécessitent un peu plus de 87 heures par mois (basé sur la moyenne du rapport de 148 PC par école).

<< Cette étude reflète ce que nous entendons chaque jour - à savoir que les enseignants, administrateurs, parents et élèves considèrent les technologie comme une aide puissante pour enseigner, apprendre et l'employabilité, et que les produits de Microsoft offrent un niveau élevé de fonctionnalité et de valeur >>, a déclaré Mark East, directeur général du groupe Solutions éducatives de Microsoft Europe Moyen-Orient et Afrique. << Chez Microsoft, nous continuerons à construire des outils et scénarios d'enseignement innovants en collaborant avec les élèves et enseignants du monde entier >>.

Un regard plus précis sur les coÃ»ts

Dans l'ensemble, les écoles utilisant principalement les solutions de Microsoft investissent 16,9 pour cent de ressources en moins dans le support informatique que les écoles utilisant principalement les solutions OSS. En Pologne, cependant, ce montant est 37,86 pour cent en moins, reflétant la disponibilité limitée des ressources de support OSS dans ce pays. Wipro calcule que pour un pays comme la France, qui a 1,9 million de PC déployés dans ses écoles, cela se traduit par une différence annuelle de plus de 36 millions d'euros en coÃ»t total de main d'oeuvre informatique. Le montant équivalent pour le Royaume-Uni est de 48 millions d'euros.

Les pannes de PC sont 50 pour cent plus courantes dans les écoles utilisant OSS que dans les écoles utilisant Microsoft en général, et les écoles ayant l'expérience des deux plates-formes trouvent que les activités de dépannage et résolution pour les produits de Microsoft étaient mieux définies et mieux documentées.

<< Avant notre déploiement de la plate-forme éducative de Microsoft, nos ressources d'information souffraient de désorganisation, >> a déclaré Pablo Huerga Melcon, coordinateur informatique de IES Rosario de Acuna, une école secondaire de Gijon (Espagne). << Les élèves avaient des difficultés à localiser des documents importants et les enseignants avaient beaucoup de mal à organiser les matériels de cours et contrôler le progrès des élèves. Depuis le déploiement, ces problèmes ont été résolus, et nos populations d'élèves et enseignants sont plus productives que jamais >>.

Programme de recherche

De mai 2006 à février 2007, une recherche a été conduite dans 73 écoles primaires et secondaires situées en France, Italie, Pologne, Espagne, Suède et au Royaume-Uni. L'étude en deux phases a inclus des enquÃªtes écrites et des entretiens de suivi destinés à comparer et évaluer la valeur des plates-formes Microsoft et open source pour l'enseignement, l'apprentissage et l'administration. Les coÃ»ts de support ont aussi été examinés. L'étude a été commandée par Microsoft, conduite par Wipro et vérifiée par le Professeur Dutta. Le rapport complet et les matériels de support sont disponibles sur http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=A99AADB1-696D-4E09-B B0D-E62CB92522AA&displaylang=en.

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Micrel Launches Fastest Transient Performance, Highest Efficiency 4MHz 500mA Synchronous Buck Regulators Featuring Hyper Light Load(TM)

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Micrel Inc., , an industry leader in analog, high bandwidth communications and Ethernet IC solutions, today launched the MIC23050/1, two ultra-fast transient performance and high efficiency 4 MHz, 500mA synchronous buck (step- down) regulators assembled in a tiny 2mm x 2mm MLF(R) package. These devices utilize a novel and patented switching scheme that offer best-in-class light load efficiency and industry-leading transient performance. The devices use the smallest inductors in their class and provide very low output ripple at all loads. The unique combination of features makes these devices the perfect choice for today's portable applications where high efficiency, fast dynamic response, low output noise and a small solution size are critical. Target applications include cellular phones, portable media players, GPS systems, WiMax modules, digital still and video cameras and USB peripherals. The MIC23050 is available in volume with pricing starting at $1.20 for 1K quantities and the MIC23051 starting at $1.30 for 1K quantities.

"Designing a step down regulator for portable applications that can achieve over 85 percent efficiency at 1mA while providing the smallest inductor size in its class is a challenging task," noted Ralf Muenster, Micrel's director of marketing for power products. "Micrel's latest generation family of DC-to-DC converters, featuring Hyper Light Load(TM), achieves this goal while offering best- in-class transient performance and low ripple across all loads allowing for the smallest output capacitors."

The MIC23050/51 offers an input voltage range of 2.7V to 5.5V, preset output voltage options from 0.6V to 2.5V, and a low quiescent current of only 20uA. The MIC23051 also features voltage scaling where an active signal can dynamically lower the output voltage reducing the sleep mode power draw by the circuit being powered, saving even more power and increasing stand-by time of portable applications. The MIC23050/51 are available in a tiny 8-pin 2mm x 2mm MLF(R) with a junction operating range from -40 deg C to +125 deg C.

About Micrel Inc.

Micrel Inc., is a leading global manufacturer of Power, Connect and Protect IC solutions for the worldwide analog, Ethernet and high bandwidth markets. The Company's products include advanced mixed-signal, analog and power semiconductors; high performance communication, clock management, Ethernet switch and physical layer transceiver ICs. Company customers include leading manufacturers of enterprise, consumer, industrial, mobile, telecommunications, automotive, and computer products. Corporation headquarters and state-of-the-art wafer fabrication facilities located in San Jose, CA with regional sales and support offices and advanced technology design centers situated throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. In addition, the Company maintains an extensive network of distributors and reps worldwide. Web: http://www.micrel.com/.

Note: MLF is a registered trademark of Amkor Technology. Hyper Light Load is a trademark of Micrel, Inc.

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CONTACT: Julieanne DiBene, Marketing Communications of Micrel Inc.,
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Micrel Launches Fastest Transient Performance, Highest Efficiency 4MHz 500mA Synchronous Buck Regulators Featuring Hyper Light Load(TM)

SAN JOSE, California, June 13 /PRNewswire/ --

Micrel Inc., (Nasdaq: MCRL), an industry leader in analog, high bandwidth communications and Ethernet IC solutions, today launched the MIC23050/1, two ultra-fast transient performance and high efficiency 4 MHz, 500mA synchronous buck (step-down) regulators assembled in a tiny 2mm x 2mm MLF(R) package. These devices utilize a novel and patented switching scheme that offer best-in-class light load efficiency and industry-leading transient performance. The devices use the smallest inductors in their class and provide very low output ripple at all loads. The unique combination of features makes these devices the perfect choice for today's portable applications where high efficiency, fast dynamic response, low output noise and a small solution size are critical. Target applications include cellular phones, portable media players, GPS systems, WiMax modules, digital still and video cameras and USB peripherals. The MIC23050 is available in volume with pricing starting at US$1.20 for 1K quantities and the MIC23051 starting at US$1.30 for 1K quantities.

About Micrel Inc.

Note: MLF is a registered trademark of Amkor Technology. Hyper Light Load is a trademark of Micrel, Inc.

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

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Julieanne DiBene, Marketing Communications of Micrel Inc., +1-408-474-1276, Julie.DiBene@Micrel.com

Micrel Previews Industry Breakthrough SuperLNR(TM) Family of Low Noise Regulators Featuring Efficiency of Switching Regulators

SAN JOSE, California, June 13 /PRNewswire/ --

Micrel Inc., (Nasdaq: MCRL), an industry leader in analog, high bandwidth communications and Ethernet IC solutions, today previewed a new family of 'SuperLNRs' (Low Noise Regulators) that feature the advantages and ease of use of LDOs with low noise, high PSRR, ultra-fast transient performance, while providing the efficiency of a switching regulator. Micrel's new SuperLNR family combines the "good" characteristics of both linear regulators and DC-to-DC converters to produce a new generation of easy-to-use Low Noise Regulators. The MIC38300, the first device in this family, is a 3A voltage regulator housed in a tiny 4mm x 6mm MLF(R) package that produces less than 5mV of output noise and 70dB of PSRR. Industry leading, ultra-fast dynamic performance also allows the MIC38300 to maintaining less than 30mV of output voltage deviation even during fast load transients. The IC is targeted at applications that need an easy upgrade from LDOs as power dissipation becomes an issue or where low-noise performance, small size and fast transient performance are paramount. Target markets include point-of-load and digital IC power regulators for networking, servers, wireless base stations, industrial and RF applications. The IC is available in sample quantities with pricing starting at US$3.95 for 1K quantities.

"As supply voltages continue to move lower, the output noise and transient response associated with a switching regulator poses a significant challenge for engineers," noted Ralf Muenster, Micrel's marketing director for power products. "The MIC38300 creates the perfect low noise power supply for voltage sensitive point-of-load applications while combining the efficiency of a switcher with ease-of-use, transient performance and the low noise of an LDO -- all resulting in an extremely small solution size that fits into the footprint of an LDO."

The MIC38300 features an input voltage range of 3.0V to 5.5V and adjustable output voltages as low as 1V. The solution requires no external inductor and fits into a total solution footprint of less than 40mm squared. The MIC38300 has a junction operating range from -40 deg C to +125 deg C.

About Micrel Inc.

Micrel Inc., is a leading global manufacturer of IC solutions for the worldwide analog, Ethernet and high bandwidth markets. The Company's products include advanced mixed-signal, analog and power semiconductors; high performance communication, clock management, Ethernet switch and physical layer transceiver ICs. Company customers include leading manufacturers of enterprise, consumer, industrial, mobile, telecommunications, automotive, and computer products. Corporation headquarters and state-of-the-art wafer fabrication facilities are located in San Jose, CA, with regional sales and support offices and advanced technology design centers situated throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. In addition, the Company maintains an extensive network of distributors and reps worldwide. Web: http://www.micrel.com.

Note: MLF is a registered trademark of Amkor Technology. SuperLNR is a trademark of Micrel, Inc.

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Micrel Previews Industry Breakthrough SuperLNR(TM) Family of Low Noise Regulators Featuring Efficiency of Switching Regulators

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Micrel Inc., , an industry leader in analog, high bandwidth communications and Ethernet IC solutions, today previewed a new family of 'SuperLNRs' (Low Noise Regulators) that feature the advantages and ease of use of LDOs with low noise, high PSRR, ultra-fast transient performance, while providing the efficiency of a switching regulator. Micrel's new SuperLNR family combines the "good" characteristics of both linear regulators and DC-to-DC converters to produce a new generation of easy-to-use Low Noise Regulators. The MIC38300, the first device in this family, is a 3A voltage regulator housed in a tiny 4mm x 6mm MLF(R) package that produces less than 5mV of output noise and 70dB of PSRR. Industry leading, ultra-fast dynamic performance also allows the MIC38300 to maintaining less than 30mV of output voltage deviation even during fast load transients. The IC is targeted at applications that need an easy upgrade from LDOs as power dissipation becomes an issue or where low-noise performance, small size and fast transient performance are paramount. Target markets include point-of-load and digital IC power regulators for networking, servers, wireless base stations, industrial and RF applications. The IC is available in sample quantities with pricing starting at $3.95 for 1K quantities.

About Micrel Inc.

Note: MLF is a registered trademark of Amkor Technology. SuperLNR is a trademark of Micrel, Inc.

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CONTACT: Julieanne DiBene, Marketing Communications of Micrel Inc.,
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Micrel lance des régulateurs abaisseurs synchrones 4 MHz 500 mA comprenant la fonction Hyper Light Load(TM) et possédant la performance de transitoire la plus rapide et le plus haut rendement

SAN JOSE, Californie, June 13 /PRNewswire/ --

Micrel Inc., (Nasdaq : MCRL), un leader du secteur des solutions CI Ethernet et de communications à haut débit analogiques, lance les MIC23050/1, deux régulateurs abaisseurs (réducteurs) synchrones 4 MHz, 500 mA à performance de transitoire la plus rapide et au rendement le plus élevé assemblés dans un boîtier MLF(R) minuscule de 2mm x 2mm. Ces dispositifs utilisent un nouveau système de commutation breveté qui offre le meilleur rendement de débits faibles de sa catégorie et la meilleure performance de transitoire du secteur. Le dispositif utilise les plus petits inducteurs de leur classe et fournissent une ondulation de sortie très faible à toutes les charges. La combinaison unique de caractéristiques fait de ces dispositifs le meilleur choix pour les applications portables d'aujourd'hui oÃ¹ le rendement élevé, la réponse dynamique rapide, le faible bruit de sortie et une petite taille de solution sont fondamentaux. Les applications ciblées sont les téléphones portables, les lecteurs multimédias portables, les systèmes GPS, les modules WiMax, les appareils photo et les caméscopes numériques, ainsi que les périphériques USB. Le MIC23050 et le MIC23051 sont disponibles en volume au tarif de base de 1,20 dollar US et 1,30 dollar US, respectivement, pour 1000 pièces.

<< La conception d'un régulateur abaisseur pour les applications portables, capable d'atteindre 85 % de rendement à 1 mA tout en fournissant la plus petite taille d'inducteur de sa classe, est un défi en soi >>, fait observer Ralf Muenster, directeur du marketing pour les produits électriques de Micrel. << La dernière génération de la gamme de convertisseurs CC-CC de Micrel, qui comprend la fonction Hyper Light Load(TM), atteint son objectif tout en proposant la meilleure performance de transitoire de sa catégorie et une ondulation faible sur toutes les charges, autorisant ainsi les plus petits condensateurs de sortie. >>

Les MIC23050/51 offrent une plage de tension d'entrée de 2,7 V à 5,5 V, des options de tension de sortie prédéfinie de 0,6 V à 2,5 V, et un courant de repos faible de seulement 20 uA. Le MIC23051 affiche également une pondération de la tension oÃ¹ un signal actif peut réduire de façon dynamique la tension de sortie, réduisant la consommation d'énergie du mode veille par le circuit alimenté, économisant encore plus d'énergie et augmentant le temps de veille des applications portables. Les MIC23050/51 sont disponibles dans un boîtier 8 broches MLF(R) minuscule de 2mm x 2mm avec une plage de fonctionnement de jonction de -40 C à +125 C.

A propos de Micrel Inc.

Micrel Inc., est un fabricant mondial de premier plan de solutions CI Power, Connect et Protect pour les marchés analogiques, Ethernet et haut débit du monde entier. La société compte parmi ses produits des semi-conducteurs mixtes, analogiques et de puissance ; des CI de communications haute performance, de gestion d'horloge, de commutateurs Ethernet et d'émetteur-récepteur à couche physique de pointe. La société a pour clients des leaders de la fabrication de produits d'entreprise, grand public, industriels, mobiles, de télécommunications, automobiles et informatiques. Le siège social de l'entreprise et ses sites de fabrication de plaquettes à la pointe du progrès sont situés à San Jose, en Californie, avec des bureaux régionaux de vente et de support et des centres de conception de haute technologie situés à travers l'Amérique du Sud et du Nord, l'Europe et l'Asie. La société maintient également un vaste réseau de distributeurs et de représentants dans le monde entier. Site Web : http://www.micrel.com.

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