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Oracle Education Foundation Honors Award-Winning StudentsStudents from 17 Countries Win ThinkQuest International 2007

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., June 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Oracle Education Foundation congratulates the winners of the ThinkQuest International 2007 Competition. ThinkQuest, a program of the Oracle Education Foundation, is a renowned global contest that challenges students to create innovative Web sites to share with their peers around the world. The winning teams collaborated in the research, writing and creation of Web sites on educational topics ranging from sustainability and energy alternatives to poverty and the effects of war on children. This year's winning students hailed from 17 countries, including Argentina, Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Kingdom, Vietnam and the United States.

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The ThinkQuest competition, now entering its 13th year, is an example of project learning at its best. Student teams create educational content to be used by teachers and students around the world; their work is published in the popular ThinkQuest Library, visited by 30 million learners each year. The competition is utilized by teachers to engage their students in developing critical skills for life and work in the 21st century. Over the course of completing their team project, students learn important skills including teamwork, critical thinking, problem-solving, self-direction, and utilization of technology.

"When students enter the ThinkQuest competition, they engage in a high-end learning project," said Clare Dolan, Vice President, Oracle Education Initiatives. "ThinkQuest participants are asked to create a rich educational resource from scratch . Throughout this challenging process, they learn via their personal experience and through their team interactions. It is truly inspiring to see what the students accomplish. The educational Web sites that they produce are absolutely first-rate. Equally impressive, however, is that throughout the competition, they are honing skills that are key to success in the 21st century workplace.

This year's contest received more than 500 entries from teams comprised of three to six students who worked under the supervision of a teacher-coach. Each team had approximately eight months to complete their final Web sites. The submissions were then reviewed by an international panel of volunteer judges who selected the 30 winning teams in each of the three age divisions. The judges also awarded the "Global Perspectives" prize to the team best exemplifying respect for diversity and recognition of global interdependence.

"It was heartening to be working side by side with judges from other continents reviewing and discussing projects submitted by this year's dedicated ThinkQuest teams," said Bonnie Marks, ThinkQuest Judge and Executive Director of the Alameda County Office of Education. "While it was extremely challenging to select the best out of so many excellent sites, it was delightful to find myself learning from the students' work as I judged."

The first, second and third place winning teams will travel to the ThinkQuest Live celebration held in San Francisco, California in November 2007. In addition, each student and teacher participant of the thirty winning teams will receive a computer laptop, while their sponsoring school will receive a prize of $1,000.

The award winning Web sites can be viewed at http://thinkquest.org/winners.

About ThinkQuest

ThinkQuest is the most well -known project-learning competition in the world today. It challenges students to create educational websites that are published in the ThinkQuest Library, a learning resource visited by 30 million web learners each year. For more information, visit http://www.thinkquest.org/.

About the Oracle Education Foundation

The Oracle Education Foundation sponsors ThinkQuest and Think.com, free online programs for the primary and secondary education community. It also makes grants to select schools and nonprofits to promote global online collaborative learning. For more information, visit http://www.oraclefoundation.org/.

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ThinkQuest International 2007 Winners -- Fact Sheet 1st Place 19 and Under Web site Title: Young Blood: Children of War URL: http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/01032/ Coach: John Harrison Asst Coach: Beth Camper Students: David, Krista, Parth, Thomas Location: United States 15 and Under Web site Title: Sustainability URL: http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/01346/ Coach: Christina Lee Asst Coach: Mary Winchell Students: Ben, David, Joel, Nick, Richard, Taylor Locations: United States 12 and Under Web site Title: Living on the Brink URL: http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/2242/ Coach: Salwa Kefi Asst Coach: Heeral Desai Students: Dylan, Shruthi, Courtney, Simran, George, Facundo Locations: Tunisia, India, Unites States, Australia, Argentina 1st Place Prize: Laptop computer with approximate retail value of $1,500 USD, trip to ThinkQuest Live and $1000 USD School Award.* 2nd Place 19 and Under Web site Title: The Credibles URL: http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/00446/ Coach: Amit Das Asst Coach: Devayan Mallick Students: Arif, Dhruv, Gita, Pranav, Sparsh, Vimal Locations: Singapore, United States, Indonesia, India 15 and Under Web site Title: Internet Safety URL: http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/01158/ Coach: Karen Fredette Students: Andrew, Annastasia, Brendon, Kayla, Michelle, Rafael Location: United States 12 and Under Web site Title: Earth Buddies URL: http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/00442/ Coach: Jeanne Paulus Asst Coach: Amit Das Students: Alonzo, Arun, Jacob, Jonah, Meredith, Rosie Locations: United States, Singapore 2nd Place Prize: Laptop computer with approximate retail value of $1,250 USD, trip to ThinkQuest Live and $1000 USD School Award.* 3rd Place 19 and Under Web site Title: TQToolkit: A web building guide for ThinkQuesters URL: http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/02048/ Coach: Keng Hian Chia Asst Coach: Soong Chee Gi Students: Darryl, Jim, Jun Ru, Qing Sheng Location: Singapore 15 and Under Web site Title: Energy Generation: Taking a step into the future URL: http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/01885/ Coach: Hortense Morales Students: Alex, Alex, Ben, Come, Josselin, Matthias Locations: United States 12 and Under Web site Title: Global Tales URL: http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/01340/ Coach: Kelly Rayon Asst Coach: Peter Miller Students: Ella, Jameka, Mohammed, Nikhil, Yusuke Locations: United Kingdom, Australia Prize: Laptop computer with approximate retail value of $1,000 USD, trip to ThinkQuest Live and $1000 USD School Award.* Global Perspectives Award Web site Title: "Living on the Brink" multi-award winner, details above Prize: Digital camera with approximate retail value of $750 USD TRIO Special Recognition Award Web site Title: The Real Enslavement URL: http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/01071/ Coach: Evelyn Poe Asst Coach: Mjumbe Poe Students: Erikka, Estrellita, Ilona, Justin, Watufani Location: United States Prize: Trip to ThinkQuest Live Honorable Mention -- 12 and Under Web site Title: Healthy Kids; for kids, by kids URL: http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/01223/ Coach: Andrew Ford Asst Coach: Jason Cartlidge Students: Aaron, Cicely, Holly, Jessica, Luke, Mark Locations: United Kingdom Web site Title: Jammin' 'bout Diabetes URL: http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/00281/ Coach: Julia Osteen Students: Heather, Liz, Paige, Shirali, Zanir Locations: United States Web site Title: Organic Farming URL: http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/01220/ Coach: Betsy Gentile Asst Coach: Annie Rahman Students: Anne, Nadia, Vaughan, Will Locations: United States Web site Title: The Case of the Mysterious Macros URL: http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/00051/ Coach: Annette Harris Asst Coach: Eva Kristofik Students: Allie, Breanne, Daniel, Jaylon, Marek, Sarah Locations: Unites States, Slovakia Web site Title: Marine Debris URL: http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/01036/ Coach: Gail Van De Verg Asst Coach: Jennie Yee Students: Aaron, Daniel, Kristi, Lauren, Sailor, Shaianne Locations: United States Web site Title: Teens Tangled in Violence URL: http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/00344/ Coach: Linda Southworth Students: Cody, Hannah, Kathy, Morgan, Nicky, Nicole Locations: United States Web site Title: We're Not Clowning Around URL: http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/02341/ Coach: Suzanne Tomlin Students: Brooks, Haley, Lauren, Logan Locations: United States Honorable Mention Prize: Laptop computer with approximate retail value of $750 USD and $1000 USD School Award.* Honorable Mention -- 15 and Under Web site Title: Solarpedia: The solar atlas URL: http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/01038/ Coach: Mahumita RoyChowdhury Students: Aditya, Adrien, Divakar, Monica, Neil, Samir Locations: India Web site Title: I Can Do That! Coping successfully with amputations. URL: http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/00021/ Coach: Linda Brandon Students: Megan, Michele, Sam Locations: United States Web site Title: A Hazy Situation URL: http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/02304/ Coach: Sharon Xu Asst Coach: Aileen Chor Students: Clement, Ji Heng, Samuel, Weihao Location: Singapore Web site Title: Hallowed Ground Preservation URL: http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/01591/ Coach: Richard Hartmetz Asst Coach: Chet Engert Students: Cameron, Hannah, Robert, Sheila, Taylor Location: United States Web site Title: Let's End Technology Waste URL: http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/02218/ Coach: Hulya Cambaz Asst Coach: Meta Kirn Students: Ana, Goksenin, Katarina, Sena, Tamara, Yoni Locations: Turkey, Slovenia Web site Title: Punjab Culture URL: http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/02374/ Coach: Rashid Butt Asst Coach: Students: Fayza, Karim, Kehaan Locations: Pakistan, United States Web site Title: Environmental Issues International URL: http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/02232/ Coach: Maxwell Mdini Asst Coach: Richard Knaggs Students: Alexander, Atanas, Brett, Itumaleng, Matthew, Mitchell Location: South Africa Prize: Laptop computer with approximate retail value of $750 USD and $1000 USD School Award.* Honorable Mention -- 19 and Under Web site Title: A Matter of Time URL: http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/01010/ Coach: James Poirier Asst Coach: Gerakina Photakis Students: Barbara, Christine, David, Haralambos, Kishore, Ruohan Locations: United States, Australia, China, India Web site Title: Disease Detective URL: http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/01865/ Coach: Gregory Wilkin Asst Coach: Ngoc Tran Students: Alexander, Andrew, Christopher, Long, Parintorn, William Locations: Australia, United States, Thailand, Vietnam Web site Title: The Wheelchair Bound URL: http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/02114/ Coach: Chor Aileen Asst Coach: Sigit Adinugroho Students: Chi, Enlin, Hui, Isaac, Jonathan Locations: Singapore, Indonesia Web site Title: The DCI Debate URL: http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/02220/ Coach: Ser-Yee Kuang Students: Jared, Kah Hou, Shu De, Shu Li, Wei Zhong Location: Singapore Web site Title: Mind Prison, Internet Addiction Disorder URL: http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/02049/ Coach: Keng Hian Chia Asst Coach: Soong Chee Gi Students: Bo, Jian Hao, Kwang Wei, Shu Peng, Tat Leong, Yan Location: Singapore Web site Title: The Real Enslavement URL: http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/01071/ multi-award winner, see details above Web site Title: The Holocaust URL: http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/02467/ Coach: Emanuela Cerchez Students: Alexandra, Alexandru, Cristina, Raluca Location: Romania Honorable Mention Prize: Laptop computer with approximate retail value of $750 USD and $1000 USD School Award.* * School Award: For all teams that received 1st place, 2nd place, 3rd place, or Honorable Mention awards, the Eligible School at which that team's Primary Coach is employed will receive a School Award in the amount of $1000 USD.

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Stratos International Announces Fourth Quarter ResultsReports Q4 Revenues of $26 Million, a 26% Increase over Prior Year

CHICAGO, June 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Stratos International, Inc. , today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended April 30, 2007.

Sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 were $25.5 million. Stratos also recorded license fees and royalty income of $0.6 million. Total revenues were $26.0 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007, a 26% increase over total revenues of $20.7 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006.

The net income attributable to common stockholders for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 was $0.6 million, or $0.04 per share on a diluted basis. By comparison, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006, Stratos reported a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $1.3 million or $0.09 per share on a diluted basis.

Andy Harris, President and Chief Executive Officer of Stratos, remarked, "Our fourth quarter results reflect the strength of the company we have built over the last several years. Our goal has been to continue to unlock value in this company by improving operations and turning this company profitable."

Full Year Results

Sales for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2007 were $91.7 million. Stratos also recorded license fees and royalty income of $1.1 million. For comparison, sales for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2006 were $79.0 million, and license fees and royalties were $0.5 million.

The net income attributable to common stockholders for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2007 was $1.3 million, or $0.09 per share. By comparison, for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2006, Stratos reported a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $4.0 million or $0.29 per share.

Common shares outstanding as of April 30, 2007 were 14,500,494 shares. Cash and short-term investments at April 30, 2007 were $33.6 million compared to $30.7 million at April 30, 2006. Capital expenditures were $0.3 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007, and $1.1 million in the full fiscal year 2007, compared to $0.2 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006, and $1.0 million in the full fiscal year 2006.

Fourth quarter and fiscal year results are preliminary, as the company's auditors have not completed their year-end audit.

Webcast of Investor Call Available Today at 4:00PM Central Time

President and Chief Executive Officer, Andy Harris, and Chief Financial Officer, Barry Hollingsworth will hold a conference call to discuss Stratos' earnings and operations Thursday, June 14, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. Central Time. Investors and other interested parties may listen to the live web cast by visiting the investor relations section of the Stratos International website at http://www.stratosinternational.com/. An audio replay of the call will be accessible to the public two hours after the call's completion by calling (800) 642-1687 or (706) 645-9291 and then following the prompts to enter conference ID 3494946. The replay will be available for two days following the call.

A web cast replay will also be available on Stratos' website. About Stratos International

Stratos International, Inc. is a leading designer, developer and manufacturer of RF and microwave, as well as optical subsystems, components and interconnect products used in telecom, enterprise, military and video markets.

Stratos has a rich history of optical and mechanical packaging expertise and has been a pioneer in developing several optical devices using innovative form-factors for telecom, datacom and harsh environment applications. This expertise, coupled with several strategic acquisitions, has allowed Stratos to amass a broad range of products and build a strong IP portfolio of more than 150 US patents issued and pending. Stratos currently serves more than 1,300 active customers, primarily in the telecom/datacom, military/aerospace and video markets.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains predictions and other forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to Stratos as of the date hereof, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and actual results may differ materially from any future performance suggested. These factors include rapid technological change in the optical communications industry; fluctuations in operating results; Stratos' dependence on a few large customers; and competition. Other risk factors that may affect the Company's performance are listed in Stratos' annual report on Form 10-K and other reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").

STRATOS INTERNATIONAL INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited) (In thousands, except per share amounts and shares outstanding) Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended April 30 April 30 2007 2006 2007 2006 Revenues: Net sales 25,452 $20,620 91,654 $79,042 License fees and royalties 596 129 1,090 540 Total revenues 26,048 20,749 92,744 79,582 Cost of revenues 15,368 13,071 58,028 50,090 Gross profit 10,680 7,678 34,716 29,492 41.0% 37.0% 37.4% 37.1% Operating expenses Research and development 2,117 2,128 8,177 8,270 Sales and marketing 3,282 2,739 11,141 10,212 General and administrative 5,314 3,993 16,693 15,781 Restructuring and other charges 182 1,023 Litigation settlements, net (400) (1,100) Total operating expenses 10,713 8,642 36,011 34,186 Income (loss) from operations (33) (964) (1,295) (4,694) Interest income, net 383 332 1,821 1,219 Other income 251 440 1,118 838 Income (loss) before income taxes 601 (192) 1,644 (2,637) Income tax provision 3 (226) (14) (194) Net income (loss) 604 (418) 1,630 (2,831) Preferred Stock Dividends (17) ($884) (346) ($1,147) Net income (loss) attributable to Common shareholders (Basic and Diluted) 587 (1,302) 1,284 (3,978) Net income\loss per share attributable to common shareholders (Basic) $0.04 ($0.09) $0.09 ($0.29) (Diluted) $0.04 ($0.09) $0.09 ($0.29) Weighted average number of Common Shares outstanding: Basic 13,678,000 13,827,000 13,672,000 13,888,000 Weighted average number of Common Shares outstanding: Diluted 14,587,000 13,827,000 14,602,000 13,888,000 STRATOS INTERNATIONAL INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited) (In thousands, except per share amounts and shares outstanding) April 30 April 30 2007 2006 Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $14,070 $11,742 Short term investments 19,500 19,000 Accounts receivable -- net 15,915 13,606 Inventories 19,092 15,482 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 457 2,427 Total current assets 69,034 62,257 Property plant and equipment, net 11,524 16,437 Intangible assets, net of amortization 10,566 11,832 Goodwill and other long lived assets 5,664 5,664 Assets held for sale 2,600 2,864 Other assets 111 100 Total assets $99,499 $99,154 Liabilities and shareholders' equity: Current liabilities Accounts payable $5,282 $4,724 Accrued expenses 6,371 6,028 Income taxes payable 176 216 Total current liabilities 11,829 10,968 Redeemable Preferred Stock 982 1,979 Total liabilities 12,811 12,947 Shareholders' equity Preferred stock, $0.01 par value: Authorized 1,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 9,820 and 19,790 shares of Series B redeemable preferred stock at April 30, 2007 and April 30, 2006, respectively -- -- Common stock, $0.01 par value: Authorized 20,000,000 shares, 15,083,302 shares issued and 14,500,494 shares outstanding at April 30, 2007; 14,942,164 shares issued and 14,640,643 shares outstanding at April 30, 2006. 151 149 Cost of shares in treasury (3,723) (1,871) Additional paid in capital 319,847 318,207 Accumulated other comprehensive income (602) (9) Accumulated deficit (228,985) (230,269) Total shareholders' equity 86,688 86,207 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $99,499 $99,154

Stratos International

CONTACT: Barry Hollingsworth, Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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New 'Green' Alternative Provides Important Advantages to Fiberglass Insulation Manufacturers

PHILADELPHIA, June 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Manufacturers of building insulation now have a "green" alternative to formaldehyde in the production of fiberglass batting. Aquaset(TM) acrylic thermosetting binders * from Rohm and Haas enable manufacturers to produce high-quality, cost-effective insulation that is indistinguishable in performance from insulation made using formaldehyde resins.

Water-based Aquaset acrylic technology represents a sustainable chemistry that is non-combustible, non-hazardous, recyclable and non-flammable - characteristics earning it a 1-0-0 safety rating from the Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA). Insulation manufacturers using Aquaset binders can dramatically reduce or even eliminate exposure to emissions and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). This is because Aquaset binders produce only water during the curing process, in contrast to traditional binders that emit compounds such as formaldehyde, methanol, phenol, and ammonia during cure, and continue to emit formaldehyde during shipping, storage, installation and throughout the product's lifecycle in the home.

Additional environmental and production benefits

Environmentally advanced Aquaset technology also offers additional advantages to manufacturers of fiberglass insulation. Specifically, water- based Aquaset acrylic technology:

-- Eliminates the energy, cost and equipment associated with handling emissions from traditional binders - including the need for thermal oxidizers that generate the greenhouse gases -- Eliminates the need for auxiliary chemicals such as urea, used to control formaldehyde during the manufacturing process -- Enables production lines to run at the same or higher speed -- Reduces the amount of particulates in the work environment -- Reduces energy consumption and increases convenience, since Aquaset resins don't require refrigeration, remain stable at room temperature, and are diluted with just water -- Results in insulation batting with compressibility, moldability and recovery that is comparable to, or better than, insulation produced with formaldehyde resins Successful first-hand experience

A major North American insulation manufacturer has experienced first-hand the benefits of Aquaset acrylic thermosetting technology. After adopting the Aquaset technology, they became the only manufacturer in the United States exempted from the EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Wool Fiberglass Manufacturing. The firm reduced plant formaldehyde emissions by more than 200,000 pounds, ammonia by more than one million pounds, and eliminated phenol and methanol emissions completely. Canadian environmental agencies have also taken note: insulation made using Aquaset resin became the only bonded fiberglass insulation eligible for Environment Canada's prestigious Environmental Choice EcoLogo Program.

For more information about Aquaset acrylic thermosetting binders, contact Rohm and Haas by phone at 215-592-3000 or through the company's website http://www.rohmhaas.com/.

About Rohm and Haas Company

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

*Aquaset technology is not made with formaldehyde-based materials nor does it release formaldehyde under normal cure conditions. CONTACT: Andrew P. Crane Laura Hadden Rohm and Haas Director of Communications, Phone: +1 215 641 7633 Specialty Materials acrane@rohmhaas.com +1 215 592 3054 LHadden@rohmhaas.com

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Borders(R) Launches Online Harry Potter Video Book Club

ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Borders, Inc. today unveiled the Harry Potter video book club on the company's Web site at http://www.bordersmedia.com/harrypotter/bookclub/default.asp. The online video book club was filmed with Harry Potter fans who attended the Phoenix Rising Conference in New Orleans, La. in May. The video book club was created in partnership with http://www.theleaky-cauldron.org/ and is moderated by The Leaky- Cauldron's "Pottercast" hosts Melissa Anelli, John Noe and Sue Upton. Fans of all ages participated in the book club discussing Harry Potter topics ranging from "Dumbledore's Monumental Mistakes" to "Time Travel and Horcruxes" to "Harry versus Voldemort" in 13 individual chapters. The online video book club allows fans all over the world to connect and discover what other Harry Potter fans are thinking and talking about this summer.

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"Borders is proud to present the online video book club to our customers who are seeking a little more magic this summer," said Michael Tam, chief marketing officer for Borders Group, Inc. "We recognize the importance of community and the ability for our customers to connect and discuss topics of interest whether online at Borders' Web site or in their local Borders and Waldenbooks stores."

To further participate and join other fans in online discussion boards, Borders' customers are encouraged to visit http://www.borders.gather.com/ where several Harry Potter threads are available including Severus Snape: Friend or Foe and how Harry Potter changed readers' lives. With the ability for fans to create new topic threads any time, the online discussions are always fresh and changing.

About Borders Group, Inc.

Borders Group, Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BGP. Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Mich., the company is a $4.1 billion global retailer of books, music, movies, and gift and stationery items. Through its subsidiaries, Borders Group has more than 32,000 employees and operates over 1,200 stores worldwide primarily under the Borders(R) and Waldenbooks(R) names. The company's mission is to be a headquarters for knowledge and entertainment. More information on Borders Group is available at http://www.bordersgroupinc.com/.

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Intelligentias Announces Closing of $3.0 Million Financing With Vision Opportunity Master Fund to Complete the Acquisition of Datakom GmbH

SAN FRANCISCO, June 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Intelligentias, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: ITLI) , a leader in the homeland security industry providing data retention, tracking and investigatory services for telecommunications companies, Internet service providers and law enforcement agencies around the world, announced today that it closed a $3.0 million financing with Vision Opportunity Master Fund, Ltd.

Under the terms of the financing, Intelligentias issued to Vision a $3.0 million senior secured promissory note maturing on the earlier of June 13, 2008 or, upon receipt of $6.0 million in net proceeds from its next financing, with interest payable at 12% per annum. The note is not convertible. Intelligentias also issued to Vision a warrant to purchase up to 5,500,000 shares of common stock, exercisable at $2.05 per share, expiring on June 13, 2014. The warrant contains anti-dilution and "piggyback" registration rights provisions. The proceeds of the financing are being used by Intelligentias to complete the acquisition of Datakom GmbH, a lawful interception and network monitoring company based in Germany.

Ian Rice, CEO of Intelligentias, commented: "We are delighted to have Vision work with us again on this short-term financing."

The financing was completed through a private placement to one institutional accredited investor and is exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Intelligentias did not use a placement agent in this financing. Intelligentias' current report on Form 8-K related to the financing contains more information regarding the terms of the financing.

About Intelligentias (http://www.intelligentias.com/)

Intelligentias, Inc. is a global data-intelligence conglomerate. Using a worldwide network, we market homeland security products to law enforcement agencies, telcos and ISPs in order to prevent terrorism, cyber-crime and child exploitation. Our portfolio company, Retentia, Inc. (http://www.retentia.com/), sells data retention, tracking and forensics software to some of the largest organizations in the world. Our portfolio company, Investigatia, Inc., which will be launched later in 2007, will be our data investigation company. Investigatia intends to focus on fraud, identity theft, identity authentication and verification. Our portfolio company, Interceptia, Inc., which will be launched later in 2007, will be our lawful intercept company. Interceptia intends to focus on legal interception of telecommunications by law enforcement authorities and intelligence services.

Forward-Looking Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain as they are based on current expectations and assumptions concerning future events or future performance of the company. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are only predictions and speak only as of the date hereof. In evaluating such statements, prospective investors should review carefully various risks and uncertainties identified in this release and matters set in the company's SEC filings. These risks and uncertainties could cause the company's actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements.

The securities sold in the financing have not yet been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States in the absence of an effective registration statement or exemption from registration requirements. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state.

Contact: Pilot Financial Communications Network Rick Gean, 480-247-2142 (Investor Relations) info@pilotfcn.com

Intelligentias, Inc.

CONTACT: Investors, Rick Gean of Pilot Financial Communications Network,
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Web site: http://www.intelligentias.com/
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ARRIS TeleWire Supply(R) Expands Relationship with Power Battery

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., June 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ARRIS TeleWire Supply today announced that it has expanded its distribution relationship with Power Battery, enabling TeleWire to more efficiently distribute Power Battery products to MSOs throughout the United States.

"Power Battery traditionally has maintained a strong embedded base with MSOs in the Northeast," said Tom Williams, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development for ARRIS TeleWire Supply. "During the past year, we have worked with them to create logistic efficiencies that will enable us to more competitively satisfy nationwide demand for their products -- along with a comprehensive battery reclamation, tracking, and recycling program."

Power Battery manufactures high performance gel-type VRLA (valve regulated lead acid) batteries for broadband network applications. Its patent-pending Advanced Gel technology combines the benefits of an AGM battery with those of traditional gel products.

Advanced Gel technology improves oxygen recombination efficiency that increases water conservation to extend life, and it drastically reduces acid stratification to improve cycling capabilities by a factor of five times that of standard AGM batteries. The integration of the gel into the pores of the plates and separator materials allows for significant improvement in the thermal properties which enables wider temperature range operation, while saturation of the gel into the plates and separators facilitates acid contact between both, and enhances amp hour capacity and cell voltage consistency.

The company manufactures three Advanced Gel models in its Broadband Series ranging from 75 to 110 AMP. It also manufactures a 136 AMP SuperMax Advanced Gel Battery that extends standby time by 30 percent longer than traditional gel batteries. Additionally, Advanced Gel has been designed into a front terminal 95 AH battery for reduced maintenance. All Power Battery Advanced Gel products carry a five-year warranty.

About ARRIS

ARRIS provides broadband local access networks with best-in-class video, high-speed data, mobile and fixed-line telephony systems for the delivery of voice, video and data to their residential and small-to-medium sized business customers. The Company also provides a complete set of tools and cable system infrastructure maintenance and upgrade products. ARRIS complete solutions enhance the reliability and value of converged services from the network to the end-user. Additionally, ARRIS Headquartered in Suwanee, Georgia, USA, ARRIS has R&D centers in Atlanta, Chicago, Cork, Ireland and Shenzhen, China, and operates support and sales offices throughout the world. Information about ARRIS products and services can be found at http://www.arrisi.com/.

ARRIS

CONTACT: Alex Swan of ARRIS Media Relations, +1-678-473-8327, or
alex.swan@arrisi.com

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

CIBER Wins American Business Awards' 'Stevie(R) Award'

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., June 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Systems integrator CIBER, Inc. has won a Stevie Award for its corporate Web site's interface design at the 2007 American Business Awards.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010927/CBRLOGO )

Hailed as "the business world's own Oscars" (New York Post, April 27, 2005), The American Business Awards is the only national, all-encompassing awards program honoring great performances in business.

Nicknamed the Stevies for the Greek word "crowned," the awards were presented during ceremonies this week at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. The ceremonies were hosted by Larry Wilmore of "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart," videocast live on the Internet, and broadcast nationwide on radio.

CIBER won the Stevie over two other finalists, including real estate agency Foxtons of West Long Branch, N.J., and athletic apparel manufacturer Teamwork Athletic Apparel of San Marcos, Calif.

The Stevie Awards began in 2002 as The American Business Awards, and their mission is to raise the profile of exemplary companies among the press, business community, and general public.

"Our Web site is a critical avenue of interaction with our clients," said Mac Slingerlend, President and Chief Executive Officer, CIBER, Inc. "The Stevie(R) Award is a great endorsement of the strength of our site to connect clients, prospects, investors, and the media with the information they are seeking. When well designed and implemented, a Web site can provide powerful tools for providing and gathering information to make organizations run most efficiently."

Members of the Awards' Board of Distinguished Judges and Advisors and their staffs selected Stevie winners from among the finalists. Finalists were chosen by business professionals nationwide during preliminary judging in April and May.

The elegant Stevie trophy was designed by R. S. Owens, the same company that makes the Oscar(R) and the Emmy.

Details about The American Business Awards and the list of Finalists and Stevie Award winners are available at http://www.stevieawards.com/aba.

About CIBER, Inc.

CIBER, Inc. is a pure-play international system integration consultancy with superior value-priced services for both private and government sector clients. CIBER's global delivery services are offered on a project or strategic staffing basis, in both custom and enterprise resource planning (ERP) package environments, and across all technology platforms, operating systems and infrastructures. Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colo., the company now serves client businesses from over 60 U.S. offices, 22 European offices and five offices in Asia. Operating in 18 countries, with more than 8,000 employees and annual revenue of approximately $1 billion, CIBER and its IT specialists continuously build and upgrade clients' systems to "competitive advantage status." CIBER is included in the Russell 2000 Index and the S&P Small Cap 600 Index. CIBER, ALWAYS ABLE. http://www.ciber.com/

About The Stevie Awards

Stevie Awards are conferred in four programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, The Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Selling Power Sales Excellence Awards. Honoring companies of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in business worldwide. Learn more about The Stevie Awards at http://www.stevieawards.com/.

Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements

Statements contained in this release may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, as discussed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. CIBER undertakes neither intention nor obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. CIBER and the CIBER logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of CIBER, Inc. Copyright(C) 2007.

Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010927/CBRLOGO CIBER, Inc.

CONTACT: Media Relations, Diane Stoner, +1-303-220-0100, or
dstoner@ciber.com, or Investor Relations, Jennifer Matuschek, +1-303-220-0100,
or jmatuschek@ciber.com

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

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

Spin-Off of Tyco Businesses Could Be Delayed, Bondholder Group Asserts in Letter to Tyco Board

NEW YORK, June 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Tyco's recently announced plan to spin-off two businesses to shareholders on June 29th could be delayed because of Tyco's failure to fulfill its obligations to its bondholders, according to the Ad-Hoc Committee of Tyco Noteholders, a group that holds a majority of the Notes issued by Tyco International Group, S.A. and guaranteed by the parent company, Tyco International, Ltd. under the 1998 and 2003 Note Indentures.

In a letter sent to Tyco's Board of Directors today, the bondholder committee notes that Tyco failed to obtain requisite bondholder consents for the proposed break-up of the company and instead attempted, unsuccessfully, to coerce the bondholders to accept less than the full amount of money owed to them.

The letter states: "Tyco's management and Board have made substantial progress over the past several years in helping the company recover from the darkest chapter in its history. We now hope that you will recognize that instructing the company to honor its obligations to the pension funds, insurance companies and other financial institutions that have lent it money is in the best interest of Tyco and all of its stakeholders. Nothing less than the financial community's long-term trust and confidence in the company is at stake."

The Ad-Hoc Committee is represented by Andrew N. Rosenberg of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Garrison & Wharton LLP.

The full text of the letter follows: June 14, 2007 Board of Directors of Tyco International Group, S.A. and Tyco International, Ltd. c/o Judith A. Reinsdorf, Esq. Tyco International Group, S.A. 9 Roszel Road Princeton, NJ 08540 Re: Tyco International, Ltd. Dear Board Members:

I write to you on behalf of the Ad-Hoc Committee of Tyco Noteholders (the "Committee") to direct your attention to an important matter that affects Tyco's credibility in the financial community and may delay Tyco's recently announced plan to spin-off two businesses to shareholders on June 29.

The members of the Committee hold a majority of the Notes issued by Tyco International Group, S.A. and guaranteed by the parent company, Tyco International, Ltd. (collectively, "Tyco") under the 1998 and 2003 Note Indentures. Each of the members is either an insurance company or traditional asset manager -- much of the money that they lent to Tyco was done so on behalf of pension funds and retirees.

The Committee has no interest in delaying or obstructing the break-up transaction, which Tyco has said is intended to enhance shareholder value. However, recent actions by Tyco have increased the likelihood that such a delay will occur.

Please consider the following: -- The break-up will violate what is known as the successor obligor provision of the Indentures under which the Notes were issued. The Noteholders lent to a diversified conglomerate which, as of today, has a market cap of approximately $65 billion. After the break-up, the Noteholders will be lenders to a new entity holding just a few of the conglomerate's business lines and a fraction of the assets. This is not what the Noteholders bargained for when they purchased billions of dollars of securities from Tyco. -- When they invested in Tyco, the Noteholders agreed to lend to the company billions of dollars at fixed rates of interest, in some cases for up to thirty years. As part of that deal, the Noteholders and Tyco agreed that if Tyco wanted to change its business such that it could no longer abide by the terms of the Indentures, it could redeem the Notes at a preset price. -- Once the break-up was announced, Tyco was expected to honor its end of the bargain and redeem the Notes at the preset price. To date, Tyco has reneged on that agreement and instead has resorted to a form of coercive tender and consent in an attempt to force the Noteholders to consent to the break-up and tender their Notes at less than the agreed upon redemption price. -- Despite its coercive nature, the tender and consent was a failure. Only one-third of the Notes were tendered and Tyco did not receive the requisite consents to amend the Indentures so as to authorize the proposed break-up. -- It now appears that Tyco will attempt to ignore the required consents and proceed with the break-up anyway. However, the Indenture Trustee for the Notes -- The Bank of New York -- has commenced a court proceeding seeking a ruling as to whether the break-up violates the Indentures. The Noteholders are confident that the Court will rule in their favor. This Court action could very well delay the proposed timing of the break-up. A multi-billion dollar judgment in the Noteholders favor would obviously have an impact on Tyco's future as well.

To date, Tyco's strategy has produced widespread outrage in the public finance markets, resurrecting images of Tyco as a bad actor whose detrimental conduct to securityholders was hoped to be a thing of the past by most market participants. This is highly unfortunate, particularly since this matter can be easily resolved. The Noteholders are not asking for a single dollar above the contractually agreed to redemption price. The Notes can simply be redeemed by Tyco and this matter will be concluded.

Tyco's management and Board have made substantial progress over the past several years in helping the company recover from the darkest chapter in its history. We now hope that you will recognize that instructing the company to honor its obligations to the pension funds, insurance companies and other financial institutions that have lent it money is in the best interest of Tyco and all of its stakeholders. To do otherwise will put at risk the financial community's long-term trust and confidence in the company.

To this end, we would welcome an opportunity to meet with the Board, or its representatives, at the earliest convenient time so that this matter can be addressed on a timely basis.

Sincerely, Andrew N. Rosenberg Counsel to the Ad Hoc Committee of Tyco Noteholders cc: Ad Hoc Committee of Tyco Noteholders Gerard E. Harper, Esq. Contact for the Ad-Hoc Committee of Tyco Noteholders: Mark Semer Kekst and Company (212) 521-4800

Ad Hoc Committee of Tyco Noteholders

CONTACT: Mark Semer of Kekst and Company, +1-212-521-4800, for Ad Hoc
Committee of Tyco Noteholders

Social Networking / Social Commerce VOIS.com Offers a New Way for People and Businesses to ConnectPoised to change the face of social networking, VOIS.com targets users 30-50 years old and offers businesses a shot at prime demographic

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., June 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Vois Inc., (http://www.vois.com/) The question had become where do adults go to socialize online when they feel too old for MySpace or Facebook but are too young for Eons? Despite marketing targeted at teens and twenty- something's, over half of the visitors to social networking websites like MySpace, Facebook, Flickr and Live Journal are now 35 and older, according to recent industry reports. With the popularity of these online communities growing with no end in site, the time is ripe for a social networking service -- which is what Vois.com (pronounced "Voice") a community for users age 30- to-50, is positioned to provide.

Networking communities -- no longer just teenagers

Today more than 56 percent of visitors to MySpace now are over 35, according to industry expert comScore and about 41 percent of visitors to the college-targeted Facebook are now over the age of 35. There's a similar demographic at youth-oriented networking sites Friendster and Xanga -- yet the common misconception that exists is that these services are predominantly used by just teenagers. In reality, these services are now immensely popular with Baby Boomers and so-called Gen X'ers, many of whom have been members of online communities since the bulletin board system (BBS) Internet forums that debuted in the 1980's, through the early years of AOL's instant messaging and Usenet discussion groups.

So what is a social network member really worth?

According to Internet information service comScore MediaMatrix, the largest growing area of online activity is currently social networking sites. Figures provided by Nielsen/NetRatings placed the number of MySpace users at just 19 million when News Corp. paid $580 million to acquire MySpace members and a network of sites with the price paid per current MySpace user coming to around $30 each. In retrospect News Corp. has gotten a great deal as MySpace has grown almost ten-fold since then and currently has over 183 million members. In an investors meeting in Australia on November 14th 2006, Rupert Murdoch said that MySpace could now be sold for $6 billion -- about a 10x return on the original $580 million that News Corp. paid for it just two years ago.

More recently, Yahoo was rumored to have approached Facebook with an offer exceeding $1 billion dollars for Facebook's then 8.8 million users, which would have come to approximately $110 per user. Past July, Sony paid $114 per user to acquire the video-sharing website Grouper, which then boasted just 570,000 registered users. Since the acquisition of MySpace by News Corp., there has been only a few other publicly traded social networking sites -- for example Japan's Mixi, now trades on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Valued then at $1.5 billion with 5 million registered users, it was the most impressive regarding member value at $315 per user.

Unlike private companies Vois.com is the first Social Network/sCommerce (Social Commerce) service to enter the public markets in the United States as a publicly traded company. Unlike other Social Networks, such as Facebook or Friendster, members of Vois.com may directly impact the value of their investment by spreading the word about the service. Vois members and shareholders, themselves, can help the company grow by encouraging friends and family to join Vois.com -- with each new member adding potential value to the company and this value could possibly be monitored daily by its shareholders.

Safe Harbor Act Disclaimer: This 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 that are based upon current expectations or beliefs, as well as a number of assumptions about future events. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements and the assumptions upon which they are based are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations and assumptions will prove to have been correct. The reader is cautioned not to put undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, as these statements are subject to numerous factors and uncertainties, including without limitation, the independent authority of the special committee to act on the matters discussed, the successful negotiation of the potential acquisition and disposal of transactions described above, successful implementation of the company's business strategy and competition, any of which may cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the statements. In addition, other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are discussed in the Company's most recent Form 10-QSB and Form 10-KSB filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Vois Inc.

CONTACT: C. Adam Agranoff of Vois Inc., +1-561-274-4894,
investor@Vois.com

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

New Study Shows That SIRIUS-XM Merger Enhances Audio CompetitionReport from Leading Economist Concludes SIRIUS-XM Merger Will Expand Programming Options, Improve Content Quality and Benefit Consumers

NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, June 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Thomas Hazlett, the former Chief Economist of the Federal Communications Commission, Professor of Law & Economics at George Mason University, and a principal in Arlington Economics, today released a study regarding the merger of SIRIUS Satellite Radio and XM Satellite Radio .

The paper, "The Economics of the Satellite Radio Merger," explores the financial and strategic rationale behind the SIRIUS-XM merger and concludes that the merger offers the potential to yield substantial efficiencies, benefit consumers and enhance the dynamics of competition within the audio entertainment marketplace. The paper was prepared for XM and SIRIUS and was filed today at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as part of the companies' merger application.

Commenting on the merger, Professor Hazlett stated, "After a thorough analysis, it is my opinion that the merger of XM and SIRIUS will predictably enhance consumer welfare. The National Association of Broadcasters' (NAB) staunch opposition to the merger illustrates their similar expectation. The improved economic vitality of a combined satellite radio company would drive industry innovation, promote competition and enhance programming and pricing options for customers."

Key findings from the study include:

The proposed XM-SIRIUS merger will increase competition among providers of audio entertainment.

-- AM/FM radio -- "free radio" -- competes with satellite radio, as evidenced by long-standing opposition by terrestrial stations to satellite rivalry and to the proposed merger. -- If the terrestrial broadcasters genuinely believed that the merger would substantially increase price, they would support -- not oppose -- the merger, given that higher prices for satellite radio would translate into larger audiences and ad revenues for them. -- Since satellite radio first appeared on the scene, broadcasters have consistently attempted to restrain this new service to protect their interests at the expense of market competition.

Numerous independent investment analysts have concluded that the proposed merger will yield substantial efficiencies.

-- The merger is expected to lift the financial prospects of satellite radio, lower capital financing costs, and foster economies of scale. Consensus estimates identify cost synergies of between $3 billion and $7 billion in net present value. -- These efficiencies will permit more aggressive investment in satellite systems and products and prompt competitive responses from terrestrial broadcasters and other rivals. By any measure, satellite radio is dwarfed by terrestrial radio. -- The most common measure of economic size is revenue. Terrestrial broadcasters accounted for over $21 billion in sales in 2006, as compared to just $1.6 billion for satellite -- less than 7% of overall radio broadcasting revenues. -- In market value, terrestrial stations have an estimated enterprise value, in aggregate, of about $82 billion as compared to about $9 billion for XM and SIRIUS combined. -- XM and SIRIUS compete in a complex and dynamic market. When iPods and other digital audio media are considered in addition to terrestrial broadcasting, satellite's revenue share falls to 4%. Consumers will benefit from the proposed merger. -- By combining two small players in the audio entertainment market, the transaction will bring economic vitality to satellite radio. This, in turn, will sustain a wide range of valuable consumer options and spawn new services and products. -- Consumers benefit from lower-cost products and services, as well as wider program choice. By combining operations, satellite operators seek to create greater scale economies in radio receivers, and to supply a wider array of popular programming to subscribers.

There is intense inter-modal competition among providers of audio entertainment.

-- Consumers have a wide range of audio entertainment choices, including advertising-supported terrestrial broadcasting, subscription satellite radio, MP3 devices, and other emerging digital media. The fact that there are widely disparate pricing models among these platforms demonstrates that the competitive frontier is largely defined in terms of quality and convenience of service, rather than price. -- Taking the fluid nature of the market into account, it is clear that satellite radio broadcasters are not dominant players but compete with a host of other products and services.

Investment analysts see the merger as an attempt by satellite radio providers to drive costs down and to offer a more competitive product.

-- Independent projections show an increase in subscriber growth and more programming choices -- a strongly pro-consumer outcome. -- A merger that reduces effective prices to subscribers and delivers billions of dollars worth of cost saving efficiencies is in the public interest under either a "consumer welfare" or a "total welfare" standard.

Hazlett concludes that it is for these reasons that Wall Street analysts have argued in favor of this transaction since long before the parties negotiated a merger agreement. Likewise, these same reasons serve as the basis for incumbent broadcasters' opposition.

The analysis and views expressed in this study are solely those of Professor Hazlett, whose research on both high-tech markets and economic regulation has been published in leading economics journals and law reviews. Professor Hazlett received financial compensation for his time in assembling this paper.

To view the full paper or to learn more about the SIRIUS-XM merger, please visit http://www.xmmerger.com/ or http://www.siriusmerger.com/.

About SIRIUS

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

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

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

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

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

About XM

XM is America's number one satellite radio company with more than 8 million subscribers. Broadcasting live daily from studios in Washington, DC, New York City, Chicago, the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Toronto and Montreal, XM's 2007 lineup includes more than 170 digital channels of choice from coast to coast: commercial-free music, premier sports, news, talk radio, comedy, children's and entertainment programming; and the most advanced traffic and weather information.

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

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

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

Important Additional Information Will be Filed with the SEC

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

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

SIRIUS, XM and their respective directors and executive officers and other persons may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed transaction. Information regarding SIRIUS' directors and executive officers is available in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, which was filed with the SEC on March 1, 2007, and its proxy statement for its 2007 annual meeting of stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 23, 2007, and information regarding XM's directors and executive officers is available in XM's Annual Report on Form 10-K, for the year ended December 31, 2006, which was filed with the SEC on March 1, 2007 and its proxy statement for its 2007 annual meeting of shareholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 17, 2007. Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC when they become available.

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

SIRIUS Satellite Radio; XM Satellite Radio

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

Web site: http://www.xmradio.com/
http://www.sirius.com/
http://www.shop.sirius.com/
http://www.xmmerger.com/
http://www.siriusmerger.com/

Steven G. Mihaylo Disputes Inter-Tel's Characterization of His Proposed Recapitalization PlanShareholders Should Reject the Mitel Merger and Have the Choice to Either Cash Out at a Premium or Participate in Company's Future Growth PotentialMihaylo Willing to Bet on Inter-Tel's Future Success

TEMPE, Ariz., June 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Unlike Steven G. Mihaylo, founder and 19% stakeholder in Inter-Tel (Delaware), Incorporated , Company management may lack incentive to maximize shareholder value given their collective ownership of less than 1% of the Company, instead opting for immediate gratification by accepting the $25.60 Mitel buyout offer.

In a letter sent to stockholders today, Mr. Mihaylo pointed out that the Company has not provided financial analysis disputing the economics of his recapitalization proposal. The letter criticized Inter-Tel's advisers for mischaracterizing the impact his recapitalization plan would have on the Company and impugning his motives and urged shareholders to vote against the merger.

The full text of the letter follows: STEVEN G. MIHAYLO P.O. Box 19790 Reno, Nevada 89511 June 14, 2007 Dear Fellow Inter-Tel Shareholder,

I am writing in response to the letter you received earlier this week from Alexander Cappello on behalf of the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of Inter-Tel. I firmly believe Mr. Cappello has not only mischaracterized the financial impact of my recapitalization proposal, but also my motives for encouraging you to vote AGAINST the Mitel merger.

My goal in asking you to vote AGAINST the merger is not, as the Company suggested in its letter, to gain a "dominant share ownership position" or to gain a "veto right on any future sale of Inter-Tel." As the owner of approximately 19.0% of the presently outstanding common stock of Inter-Tel and as a member of the Board of Directors, my goal is to pursue the highest possible value for all shareholders at reasonable levels of risk. Given that the rest of the Board and management collectively own less than 1% of the outstanding shares, it is understandable that they might find it easier to sell the Company at a discount rather than running a true auction process or undergoing a recapitalization and building on the Company's many strengths. However, as the Company's founder and largest shareholder, I am confident that my recapitalization proposal will provide significant present value to shareholders and simultaneously position the Company for substantial growth and a possible future sale.

While Mr. Cappello argues that my "recapitalization proposal relied on publicly disclosed Inter-Tel projections, which in turn rely on assumptions that may not be applicable as a result of the recapitalization," the Company has not provided any analysis as to how the projections could or would change pursuant to the proposed recapitalization. The recapitalization should not result in a change to the Company's business operations, so the notion that the estimated business fundamentals going forward somehow become unreliable is a mystery to me.

I think it is also crucial to note that, via a letter from Company counsel to my attorney, the Company acknowledged that the "fiscal year 2008 forward numbers...have not been updated since the June 2006 strategic plan," -- a startling assertion since they are contained in the Company's proxy in support of the proposed merger. Moreover, a follow up email acknowledged that the only projections provided to and used by the Company's financial advisors in issuing its fairness opinion are those contained in the Company's proxy. Given this, I encourage you to question the reliability of a fairness opinion based on what the Company acknowledges are dated projections, and in light of the lack of projections containing the assumptions insisted on by the Company, whether such fairness opinion could possibly have factored in the value that can be achieved through a recapitalization. The bottom line is that the Company cannot have it both ways: either the projections are accurate, and both we and the Company's financial advisors can rely on them OR they are outdated and the fairness opinion upon which the Company is relying to recommend that you support the Mitel transaction does not properly value the future potential of the Company.

As to certain specific allegations raised in Mr. Cappello's letter:

The Company Contends: there is a significant risk that the recapitalization would result in less overall value for stockholders. The facts are:

-- Under my proposal, 60.6% of the shares presently outstanding could be purchased at $28 per share assuming that I do not tender any shares. For tendering shareholders to lose money compared to the Mitel proposal, Inter-Tel stock would have to trade after the tender below $21.91 per share, well below the pre merger-announcement trading price of $23.79. -- If I tender a pro rata portion of my shares (to alleviate concerns of my increased influence), 49.1% of all shares presently outstanding could be purchased at $28 per share and the remaining shares would have to trade below $23.29 per share for shareholders to lose money, still below the pre merger-announcement trading price.

The Company Contends: I will have a dominant stock ownership position with the ability to personally elect a large percentage of the Inter-Tel Board and a potential veto right on any future sale of Inter-Tel. The facts are:

-- As the Company's largest shareholder I already have the right under cumulative voting to elect a minority of the Board and have no incentive but to maximize value for myself and all other shareholders, as required by my fiduciary duties as a director. -- Furthermore, if the Board agrees to implement my recapitalization proposal, I am willing to negotiate with them to neutralize any incremental voting power I obtain as a result of not tendering into the recapitalization for purposes of voting on any future sale of the Company.

The Company Contends: the recapitalization is subject to a number of conditions and contingencies, including significant asset sales. The facts are:

-- As the Company knows well, existing cash flow and a modest line of credit should be more than sufficient to cover any working capital needs. Asset sales are not required to implement the recapitalization and would only be effected if necessary or desirable to lower the cost of the recapitalization and in any event, should not require a fire sale as alleged by the Company.

The Company Contends: the recapitalization would likely result in Inter- Tel becoming a "micro-cap" stock. The facts are:

-- While the Company does not provide its definition of "micro-cap", the fact is Inter-Tel post-recapitalization would have a market value of over $330 million (assuming the pre merger-announcement trading price of $23.79 and calculated off of the remaining common stock presently outstanding) and even if my shares were not counted and not tendered, the public float would exceed $207 million. Regardless of which figure is used, these market cap figures are far above NASDAQ requirements.

The Company Contends: the Company's publicly disclosed projections should not be relied upon because they in turn rely on assumptions that may not be applicable as a result of the recapitalization, including, among other things, that Inter-Tel would have significant cash reserves and no debt, that the Company would not sell its assets at a discount to raise cash in the near term and the Company would not continue to be disrupted by questions as to ownership and control of the Company. The facts are:

-- The Company has acknowledged that both UBS and Mitel relied on the projections included in the proxy statement, yet when utilizing these same projections to analyze the value of a recapitalization alternative my financial advisors and I were instructed that they should not be relied upon. -- It is hard to understand how leveraging the Company and using excess cash to enhance shareholder value will affect the Company's projections, other than debt service, the effect of which is included in the pro forma analysis prepared by my financial advisors. -- As stated above, there is no need to sell any assets at a discount -- or even to sell assets at all since other financing sources (such as a modest revolving line of credit) should be readily attainable should the need arise. -- The Company has provided no support for its argument that asset sales will reduce EBITDA by $10 million. -- As I already own almost 20% of the Company and given that I am willing to neutralize any incremental voting power I would acquire if I do not tender my shares on the terms described above, it is hard to understand how my continued ownership would affect the Company's projections. -- The $20 million termination fee payable to Mitel if the recapitalization is implemented was already factored into the financial analysis prepared by my financial advisors.

I have consistently urged the Company to undertake a process to sell the Company to the highest bidder. Contrary to my recommendation, the Board has aggressively argued against such a process while quietly pursuing a sale to a selected bidder without providing me or other potentially interested parties the opportunity to participate before obligating the Company and subjecting any other potentially interested party to a $20 million disadvantage.

My interest is the same as yours -- to maximize the value of my investment and yours, and as an almost 20% shareholder I have the most at stake. If I believed the Mitel merger is the best alternative available for Inter-Tel, I would gladly support it, but I remain convinced that a recapitalization will provide greater present value to all shareholders while at the same time preserving the opportunity for future growth and upside potential, including a possible sale at a later date.

Thank you in advance for your support. Very Truly Yours, _/s/ Steven G. Mihaylo_ STEVEN G. MIHAYLO Mr. Mihaylo intends to send you proxy materials shortly. Once you receive Mr. Mihaylo's proxy material, you can vote "AGAINST" the merger on the proxy card furnished by Mr. Mihaylo. Until then, Mr. Mihaylo urges you to oppose the merger. You can do so either by simply not returning the Company's proxy card since a failure to vote has the same effect as a vote against the merger or by voting "AGAINST" the Merger on the Company's proxy card. If you have any questions, please contact MacKenzie Partners, Inc., the firm assisting Mr. Mihaylo in the solicitation of proxies: MacKenzie Partners, Inc. 105 Madison Avenue New York, New York 10016 TOLL FREE: (800) 322-2885 or CALL COLLECT: (212) 929-5500 proxy@mackenziepartners.com Participant Legend

Shareholders are advised to read the proxy statement and other documents related to the solicitation of proxies filed by Steven Mihaylo for use at the June 29, 2007 Special Meeting of Shareholders because they contain important information. The preliminary proxy statement was filed on June 8, 2007, and along with other relevant documents, is available at no charge at the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at http://www.sec.gov/ or by contacting MacKenzie Partners, Inc. by telephone at (800) 322-2885 or by e-mail at proxy@mackenziepartners.com. Information relating to the participants in the solicitation of proxies by Mr. Mihaylo is contained in the preliminary proxy statement filed by Mr. Mihaylo with the Securities and Exchange Commission and can be obtained as described above.

Steven G. Mihaylo

CONTACT: Media, Terry Fahn or John Lippman of Sitrick And Company,
+1-310-788-2850, for Steven G. Mihaylo; Investors, Dan Burch or Amy Bilbija of
MacKenzie Partners, +1-212-929-5500, for Steven G. Mihaylo

Workplace Excellence Seal of Approval Goes to Verizon Wireless for Fifth Consecutive YearCompany Also Honored With 2007 Health & Wellness Trailblazer Award From Alliance for Workplace Excellence

LAUREL, Md., June 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless has received double honors from the Alliance for Workplace Excellence, a nonprofit group dedicated to building and recognizing outstanding workplaces. For the fifth consecutive year, the Alliance presented Verizon Wireless with its Workplace Excellence Seal of Approval, which recognizes visionary employers that view workplace excellence as a strategic business imperative.

The company was also named again as a 2007 Health & Wellness Trailblazer, an award initiated last year to honor employers demonstrating exemplary commitment to the overall physical and mental health of their workforce.

"We applaud Verizon Wireless for its commitment to establishing a workplace culture that allows today's workforce to achieve success at work, at home and in the community," said Evelyn Steward, founder and CEO, Alliance for Workplace Excellence.

Verizon Wireless has been recognized frequently for its programs addressing the work/life needs of employees. Nationally, the company has been named one of Working Mother magazine's "100 Best Companies for Working Mothers" for six years in a row, and Health Magazine has named the company one of 10 U.S. employers to best help women balance their professional and personal responsibilities.

Verizon Wireless Regional President Tami Erwin, a marathon runner and mother of two teenagers said, "Verizon Wireless is proud to receive these honors for our workplace and our culture. We put a premium on maintaining an excellent working environment and on our employees' health and well being. It makes a big difference in how well we're able to support our customers."

Verizon Wireless' Laurel, MD regional headquarters, its Hanover facility, and many of the company's nationwide workplaces have fitness centers employing one or more coaches who promote employee fitness. The centers offer personal training, nutrition seminars, and a range of exercise classes including Pilates for Pregnancy, a class exclusively for expectant mothers. In addition, moms-to-be can participate in online physician seminars throughout their pregnancies and take advantage of on-site lactation rooms after their babies are born.

Locally, the company has been recognized by the Baltimore Business Journal, Baltimore Magazine and Washingtonian Magazine as one of the best regional workplaces.

For the sixth consecutive year, Verizon Wireless was named to Training magazine's list of "Top 125 Training Organizations in America." This year, Verizon Wireless was the highest ranked wireless company on the list, placing #4. This annual list ranks companies based on qualitative and quantitative criteria, including strategic goals, targeted programs, and performance appraisals.

About Verizon Wireless

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

About The Alliance for Workplace Excellence

Headquartered in Montgomery County, Md., the Alliance is a nonprofit organization committed to positioning workplace excellence as a competitive advantage in the public, private and nonprofit business community by building and recognizing outstanding workplaces. Through the implementation of workplace excellence strategies such as health and wellness programs, flexible work programs, family friendly initiatives, social responsibility, and growth and learning services, employers create healthy work environments that result in personal and organizational effectiveness.

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Sherri Cunningham for Verizon Wireless, +1-202-364-5856, or
John Johnson of Verizon Wireless, +1-240-568-1429 or
John.H.Johnson@VerizonWireless.com

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

Dow Jones Wealth Manager Wins Stevie Award in 2007 American Business AwardsClient Loyalty Engine Recognized in Best New Product or Service - Media Category

NEW YORK, June 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dow Jones & Company announced today that Dow Jones Wealth Manager has won a Stevie(R) Award in the Best New Product or Service - Media category in the 2007 American Business Awards(SM). The awards, presented on Monday, June 11, during ceremonies at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City, honor great performances in business. Dow Jones Advantage Online was also recognized as a finalist in the Training category.

Dow Jones Wealth Manager was honored for its innovation and ability to provide financial advisors with the information they need to build client loyalty and a strong, profitable customer base via the Web. Dow Jones Wealth Manager systematically maps trusted news from Dow Jones and other leading sources to client-specific investments and professional and personal interests. This Client News Match functionality enables advisors to better engage affluent clients and prospects with more frequent and meaningful communication centered on the client's needs, goals and passions, delivering a superior level of service that leads to more assets under management.

Clare Hart, executive vice president, Dow Jones & Company, and president, Dow Jones Enterprise Media Group, said, "Customers turn to Dow Jones for its trusted news and for the job-specific applications that help them better serve their clients. This award validates that our innovative tools help business professionals, such as wealth managers, do their jobs better and provide the credible information that our customers have come to expect."

Stevie Awards were presented in over 40 categories, including Best Overall Company, Best Executive, and Best Corporate Social Responsibility Program. More than 2,000 entries from companies of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted for consideration. Members of the Awards' Board of Distinguished Judges & Advisors and their staffs selected Stevie winners from among the Finalists. Finalists were chosen by business professionals nationwide during preliminary judging in April and May.

Dow Jones Wealth Manager is available via Web services and the Web. The Web services version integrates Dow Jones's XML-based programmatic interfaces into the systems critical to advisor productivity, such as CRM and contact management systems. The Web-based Dow Jones Wealth Manager provides streamlined access to targeted information so advisors can extend a high level of personal care and attention to all of their clients. Advisors also benefit from a Dow Jones Wealth Manager editorial team that selects news and information to keep them up-to-date on industry trends, investment products and practice management.

Dow Jones Wealth Manager was recently launched on salesforce.com's AppExchange and will be demonstrated at the Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association's (SIFMA) 27th annual Technology Management Conference & Exhibit, June 19-21, at the New York Hilton.

Dow Jones Advantage Online offers financial advisors actionable ideas and insight to help them leverage Dow Jones news and information to achieve their professional goals. The online training site shows advisors how to use Dow Jones information to deepen client relationships, find sales and investing ideas, and attract new business. All of Dow Jones Advantage Online's resources are located at http://www.djnewswires.com/training.

Details about The American Business Awards and the list of finalists and Stevie Award winners are available at http://www.stevieawards.com/aba. For more information on Dow Jones, please visit http://www.djnewswires.com/us/dowjoneswealthmanager.htm.

About Dow Jones & Company

Dow Jones & Company (NYSE: DJ; dowjones.com) is a leading provider of global business news and information services. Its Consumer Media Group publishes The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, MarketWatch and the Far Eastern Economic Review. Its Enterprise Media Group includes Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Dow Jones Client Solutions, Dow Jones Indexes and Dow Jones Financial Information Services. Its Local Media Group operates community-based information franchises. Dow Jones is co-owner with Hearst of SmartMoney. Dow Jones provides news content to CNBC and radio stations in the U.S.

About The Stevie Awards

Hailed as "the business world's own Oscars" by the New York Post (April 27, 2005), Stevie Awards are conferred in three programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, and The Stevie Awards for Women Entrepreneurs. Honoring companies of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about The Stevie Awards at http://www.stevieawards.com/.

Dow Jones & Company

CONTACT: Shannon Sullivan of Dow Jones & Company, +1-609-627-2312,
shannon.sullivan@dowjones.com

Web site: http://www.djnewswires.com/training
http://www.stevieawards.com/aba
http://www.djnewswires.com/us/dowjoneswealthmanager.htm
http://www.dowjones.com/

Aware Extends VDSL2 Interoperability Leadership at NXTcomm 2007Features live demonstration of VDSL2 multi-vendor, multi-chipset interoperability

BEDFORD, Mass., June 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Aware, Inc. , a leading supplier of broadband technology, today announced that it will showcase multi-vendor, multi-chipset VDSL2 interoperability in its booth (#1858) at NXTcomm 2007, June 18 - 21, 2007 in Chicago. Attendees will see the industry's first true interoperability demonstration as Aware's StratiPHY3(TM) VDSL2 intellectual property platform publicly passes multi- profile interoperability with industry-leading VDSL2 DSLAM central office (CO) solutions. The demo will feature an Aware StratiPHY3-based customer premise equipment (CPE) platform interoperating with three different DSLAMs, each utilizing a VDSL2 chipset from a different supplier. Interoperability will be shown across multiple VDSL2 profiles, including 8a, 12a and 17a.

"Most VDSL2 trials and early deployments used chipsets which had 'partial- VDSL2-compliance' since they did not support all the features of the ITU VDSL2 standard. As a result, many service providers used central office and customer premises equipment from the same VDSL2 silicon supplier, often referred to as 'book-ended' deployments, to ensure that CO and CPE equipment would connect," commented Peter LeBlanc, Aware's vice president of marketing. "This left service providers with limited options for customer premises equipment, which has ultimately slowed deployment."

Aware has addressed this challenge that service providers face and solved the VDSL2 interoperability problem by using its unique development approach which allows its solutions to be interoperable with both installed partial- VDSL2-compliant and future VDSL2-compliant chipsets. Using equipment with Aware's technology, service providers can deploy future-proof customer premises solutions today which can interoperate with already deployed partially compliant VDSL2 DSLAMs as well as next-generation standard-compliant solutions.

"Achieving multi-vendor, multi-chipset interoperability is a significant industry milestone and a proof point that StratiPHY3 is the most interoperable solution on the market today," LeBlanc continued.

Last week, Aware also announced that PMC-Sierra has licensed Aware's StratiPHY3 technology for its VDSL2 residential gateway system on a chip (SoC) product. Aware's StratiPHY3 is a field-proven, high-performance DSL intellectual property platform which supports ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ as well as VDSL1 and VDSL2, and allows silicon providers to combine a complete standard-compliant, interoperable solution with the strength and diversity of their own CO or CPE product offerings.

Aware's VDSL2 interoperability demonstration, its line of StratiPHY(TM) platforms and its VDSL2 solutions will be featured in its booth at NXTcomm 2007 (#1858) from June 18 - 21, 2007 in Chicago. For more information on Aware or StratiPHY3 please visit Aware's website at http://www.aware.com/.

About Aware

Aware is a leading technology supplier for the telecommunications industries. For more than ten years, Aware has pioneered innovations at telecommunications standards-setting organizations and continues to develop and market DSL silicon intellectual property and test and diagnostics products. Its StratiPHY(TM) IP product line supports DSL standards, including ADSL2+ and VDSL2, and has been broadly licensed to leading semiconductor companies. Telecom equipment vendors and phone companies use Aware's DSL test and diagnostics modules and Dr. DSL(R) software to help provision DSL circuits globally. Aware is also a veteran of the biometrics industry, providing biometric and imaging software components used in government systems worldwide since 1992. Aware's interoperable, standard-compliant, field-proven imaging products are used in a number of applications, from border management to criminal justice to medical imaging. Aware is a publicly held company based in Bedford, Massachusetts. http://www.aware.com/

Safe Harbor Warning

Portions of this release contain forward-looking statements regarding future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties, such as estimates or projections of future revenue and earnings and the growth of the DSL and biometrics markets. Aware wishes to caution you that there are factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results indicated by such statements. The DSL factors include, but are not limited to: we have a unique business model, our quarterly results are difficult to predict, we depend on a limited number of licensees, we derive a significant amount of revenue from a small number of customers, we depend on equipment companies to incorporate our technology into their products, we face intense competition from other DSL vendors, DSL technology competes with other technologies for broadband access, and our business is subject to rapid technological change. We refer you to the documents Aware files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the section titled Risk Factors in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006 and other reports and filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Aware, StratiPHY, StratiPHY3 and Dr. DSL are trademarks or registered trademarks of Aware, Inc. Any other trademarks appearing herein are the property of their respective owners.

Aware, Inc.

CONTACT: Sarah LaLiberte of Aware, Inc., +1-781-687-0695,
sarahl@aware.com

Web site: http://www.nxtcommshow.com/
http://www.aware.com/

Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/107679.html

Deltacom Launches New Ethernet Services Using Overture Networks TechnologyNew Offering Enables Ethernet Services Throughout Deltacom's Eight State SONET/DWDM Backbone Network, Providing Access to Customers Over Leased or Owned FacilitiesNOTE TO EDITORS: In the company name ITC^DeltaCom noted in this news release, there is a caret between ITC and DeltaCom. This symbol may not appear properly in some systems.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., June 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ITC^DeltaCom, Inc. , a leading provider of integrated communications services to customers in the southeastern United States, today announced the selection of Overture Networks' ISG product line to enable the launch of E-Line Ethernet service.

Ethernet private line (E-Line) services use Ethernet as the user-network interface to connect a customer's equipment to the public network and deliver site-to-site (point-to-point) services over dedicated SONET/SDH channels. They provide the high availability, reliability, quality of service and security that customers have become accustomed to with TDM private line services, but with Ethernet's flexibility to cost-effectively meet growing bandwidth needs.

"Deltacom continues to enhance its position in the carrier and Enterprise marketplace with new products and services," said Tony Tomae, Deltacom's Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Enterprise and Wholesale Services. "Our new Ethernet Services product will give us the ability to deliver our E-LINE product to the customer premise for enterprise customers and the ability to provide connectivity between POPs for our carrier customers anywhere within our footprint," added Tomae.

Deltacom's new E-Line service will start at 10 Mb/s and will be available at speeds up to 1 Gb/s, meeting a variety of customer needs. The service will be delivered over Deltacom's eight state SONET/DWDM backbone network and will provide access to customers over leased or owned facilities. To deliver these new services, Deltacom is utilizing Overture Networks' ISG 5000 combined with the ISG 2200. The ISG 5000 is a multi-slot converged packet access platform that bridges TDM and packet worlds to deliver flexible, high-speed Ethernet and TDM services over metro backbones. The ISG 2200 is a single slot solution that extends Ethernet and TDM-based services to multiple customer locations.

"Overture Networks' ISG 5000 offering is ideal for aggregation of Ethernet services into a central hub for transport over the long-haul network," added Deltacom's Vice President, of Engineering Eric Douglas. "Using the various interfaces available, Deltacom is able to aggregate DS1s, DS3s, OC-n, and Ethernet links for transport through our Ethernet core network while providing customers with state of the art Ethernet services."

ABOUT ITC^DELTACOM, INC.

ITC^DeltaCom, Inc. ("ITC^DeltaCom") headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, provides, through its operating subsidiaries, integrated telecommunications and technology services to businesses and consumers in the southeastern United States. ITC^DeltaCom has a fiber optic network spanning approximately 14,500 route miles, including more than 11,000 route miles of owned fiber, and offers a comprehensive suite of voice and data communications services, including local, long distance, broadband data communications, Internet connectivity, and customer premise equipment to end-user customers. ITC^DeltaCom is one of the largest competitive telecommunications providers in its primary eight- state region. ITC^DeltaCom has interconnection agreements with BellSouth, Verizon, SBC, CenturyTel and Sprint for resale and access to unbundled network elements and is a certified competitive local exchange carrier (CLEC) in Arkansas, Texas, Virginia and all nine BellSouth states. For more information about ITC^DeltaCom, visit ITC^DeltaCom's Web site at http://www.deltacom.com/.

About Overture Networks Inc.

Headquartered in North Carolina's Research Triangle Park, Overture Networks is relentlessly focused on providing solutions for our customers at the ever-expanding edge of the access network. The company enables customers of all sizes to stretch the edge of their networks to increase revenues, decrease costs and ensure a smooth migration to next generation networking.

Overture Networks' ISG 180 was recently named a recipient of the 2006 Internet Telephony Excellence Award. The ISG 140 and 180 products were named as finalists for the InfoVision 2006 Awards in the Access Network Technologies and Services category. With its patent protected and award winning ISG family of products, Overture Networks uniquely combines the packet-switched and circuit-switched worlds into a single architecture - at cost points that make it extremely attractive for offering Ethernet and legacy services to any size location - over copper or fiber. For more information, visit http://www.overturenetworks.com/.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Except for the historical and present factual information contained herein, this release contains "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 release, the words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan" and similar expressions as they relate to ITC^DeltaCom, Inc. or its management are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. All statements by the Company regarding its expected financial position, revenues, liquidity, cash flow and other operating results, balance sheet improvement, business strategy, financing plans, forecasted trends related to the markets in which it operates, legal proceedings and similar matters are forward-looking statements. The Company's actual results could be materially different from its expectations because of various risks. These risks, some of which are discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, and in the Company's subsequent SEC reports, include the Company's dependence on new product development, rapid technological and market change, the Company's dependence upon rights of way and other third- party agreements, debt service and other cash requirements, liquidity constraints and risks related to future growth and rapid expansion. Other important risk factors that could cause actual events or results to differ from those contained or implied in the forward-looking statements include, without limitation, customer attrition, delays or difficulties in deployment and implementation of collocation arrangements and facilities, appeals of or failures by third parties to comply with rulings of governmental entities, inability to meet installation schedules, general economic and business conditions, failure to maintain underlying service/vendor arrangements, competition, adverse changes in the regulatory or legislative environment, and various other factors beyond the Company's control. ITC^DeltaCom disclaims any responsibility to update these forward-looking statements.

Investor Contact: Media Contact: Richard E. Fish Lee A. Kimball Chief Financial Officer Vice President, Marketing 256-382-3827 919-863-7149 richard.fish@deltacom.com lee.kimball@deltacom.com

ITC^DeltaCom, Inc.

CONTACT: Investors, Richard E. Fish, Chief Financial Officer,
+1-256-382-3827, richard.fish@deltacom.com, or Media, Lee A. Kimball, Vice
President, Marketing, +1-919-863-7149, lee.kimball@deltacom.com, both of
ITC^DeltaCom, Inc.

Web site: http://www.deltacom.com/
http://www.overturenetworks.com/

Digital Info Security Company Selected for a Second 'Business & Beyond' Television Segment, 'Rising Stars in Internet Security and Compliance Issues'

WESTMINSTER, Colo., June 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Digital Info Security Company (Pink Sheets: DGIF) announced today that Platinum Productions TV has selected the company for a second episode on its "Business & Beyond" series. DGIF will appear on the segment "Rising Stars in Internet Security and Compliance Issues."

"Business & Beyond" informs business professionals about trends and issues related to today's ever-changing business climate. The security segment will focus on security issues in corporate America, and will educate viewers on implementing IT solutions for greater security. DGIF was chosen for the segment based upon its IT solutions and expertise in compliance issues and protecting private data.

DGIF assists businesses of any size in meeting compliance standards, monitoring communications and protecting private information. DGIF's solutions enable companies to prepare for potential audits or litigation that would otherwise require unnecessary time, money, and stress.

In order to prevent theft of private data, DGIF offers its Magic KeyRing Security System, which automatically and transparently encrypts e-mail contents and attachments. Litigation involving harassment issues may be avoided by utilizing DGIF's e-mail and instant message solutions that flag messages for threatening or inappropriate keywords. Additionally, DGIF provides BlackBerry Hosting, which has remote lock, delete and restore capabilities in the event that a BlackBerry is lost or stolen.

Stored in DGIF's Data Center, information is secure and easily retrievable. Risks such as employee sabotage, human error, equipment failure and natural disasters are mitigated because information is stored remotely.

The segment will air nationally on Fox News and in regional markets across the country.

ABOUT DGIF

DGIF provides hosted IT and hardware solutions. Contact DGIF at 866-841-5970 or visit http://www.disecurityco.com/.

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Terminology such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "may," "intend," "expect," and similar expressions identify such forward-looking statements. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those contemplated, expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained herein. These forward-looking statements are based largely on the expectations of the Company and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. These include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties associated with: the impact of economic, competitive and other factors affecting the Company and its operations, markets, product, and distributor performance, the impact on the national and local economies resulting from terrorist actions, and U.S. actions subsequently, and other factors detailed in reports filed by the Company.

Digital Info Security Company

CONTACT: Neal Finger or James Clark, both of Digital Info Security
Company, +1-866-841-5970

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

Comcast Opens Virtual Entertainment Complex in Second LifeComcastic Island Lets Second Life Avatars Compete in Interactive Racing Games, Socialize at its Cafe and See a Concert at its Entertainment Center

PHILADELPHIA, June 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast, the nation's leading provider of cable, entertainment and communications products and services, has opened a new destination in Second Life(R), the popular 3-D online world with more than seven million registered users. "Comcastic Island" is a virtual theme park that offers visitors a range of engaging activities highlighting the company's services and opportunities to interact with other Second Life residents.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070614/NETH056 )

Comcastic Island extends Comcast's award-winning marketing initiatives to the rapidly expanding virtual-world environment. The island features a collection of "speed"-themed entertainment experiences designed to illustrate the benefits of Comcast's high-speed Internet service. Second Life residents can compete against their friends-or their own best times-in several venues, including:

-- The Comcastic Race Track, where users can suit up, select a custom race car and race one another on a challenging course filled with twists and turns (and even fire pits). -- A Jet Ski Track, giving users the chance to hop on a custom Comcast Jet Ski and race through a water way course. -- A Jet Pack Course, a chance for high-flying racers to strap on a high-speed jet pack and navigate a challenging aerial obstacle course. Residents can keep their jet packs and use them in other Second Life destinations.

Second Life residents also can visit the Comcastic Island Entertainment Center, which will host a range of concert performances by Second Life and real-world artists.

Additional features of the island include the Comcastic Expo Center, home to a series of exhibits focused on the "speed" theme, the Expo Center Cafe, a meeting place serving fun-and uniquely interactive-refreshments, and Comcastic Labs, a place where Second Life residents can enjoy additional speed-themed experiences. New attractions that highlight Comcast's Digital Cable and Digital Voice services are in development and will open on the island in the future.

"With millions of users across the globe, virtual worlds like Second Life are quickly becoming hot gathering spots for young, tech-savvy consumers, and Comcastic Island is a great way for us to connect with that audience in an inventive and interactive way," said Page Murray, Senior Vice President, Marketing Communication and Support, for Comcast. "We've designed Comcastic Island to be engaging and to show the better experience our services offer, from racing against a friend to watching a concert-the types of experiences that work best with our high-speed Internet service."

To get to Comcastic Island, Second Life users can go to http://slurl.com/secondlife/Comcast/17/231/23/. For more information about Comcast's products and services, consumers can visit http://www.comcast.com/.

About Comcast

Comcast Corporation (http://www.comcast.com/) is the nation's leading provider of cable, entertainment and communications products and services. With 24.2 million cable customers, 12.1 million high-speed Internet customers, and 3.0 million voice customers, Comcast is principally involved in the development, management and operation of broadband cable systems and in the delivery of programming content.

Comcast's content networks and investments include E! Entertainment Television, Style Network, The Golf Channel, VERSUS, G4, AZN Television, PBS KIDS Sprout, TV One, Comcast SportsNet and Comcast Interactive Media, which develops and operates Comcast's Internet business. Comcast also has a majority ownership in Comcast-Spectacor, whose major holdings include the Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team, the Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball team and two large multipurpose arenas in Philadelphia.

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Oswego County Residents to Benefit from Verizon Wireless Network ExpansionInvesting to Stay Ahead of Growing Demand for Wireless Calling, Data Access, and Music

OSWEGO, N.Y., June 14 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Oswego County, Verizon Wireless has expanded its network with a new cell site in Fulton. The new site improves coverage and capacity along Route 3 between Mexico and Fulton, and along Route 49 between Palermo and Central Square.

This network expansion is part of the company's aggressive multi-billion dollar network investment each year (more than $1 billion every 90 days) to stay ahead of the growing demand for Verizon Wireless voice and data services. Verizon Wireless has invested more than $35 billion - on average, $5 billion every year since the company was formed seven years ago - to increase coverage and capacity, and to offer customers the most reliable service available in the nation, including wireless data services such as picture messaging, text messaging, and wireless Internet access. NationalAccess, the company's national high-speed wireless data network, provides wireless Internet access at speeds between 60 and 80 kbps, with bursts up to 144 kbps.

Strong demand for Verizon Wireless services continued during the first quarter of 2007 as the company added 1.7 million net new customers. Verizon Wireless is the leader in wireless customer loyalty, posting a record-breaking low customer turnover rate of 1.1% in the first quarter, well below the rate reported by the other major wireless carriers.

The company's 'nation's most reliable wireless network' reputation is based on network studies performed by real-life test men and test women throughout the country who inspired the "Can you hear me now" national advertising campaign. These engineers drive nearly 100 specially equipped vehicles over 240,000 miles on average each quarter on Interstate, US and state highways, as well as major roads and surface streets. Test vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than 750,000 voice call attempts and more than four million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless' network and the networks of other carriers.

Verizon Wireless recently introduced its 30-day Test Drive, an industry first that lets customers experience its network virtually risk-free for 30 days. If customers are not satisfied with their experience and take their number to another carrier, Verizon Wireless will refund their money for calls, equipment, activation fee and taxes. For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to http://www.verizonwireless.com/.

About Verizon Wireless

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

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: John O'Malley, of Verizon Wireless, +1-585-321-7264, or
+1-585-261-5899, or john.omalley@verizonwireless.com; or Meredith Dropkin, of
MRA, +1-315-233-3000, meredithd@mragroup.com, for Verizon Wireless

Web site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
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Internet Ruling Poses New Risk Management Challenges: Aon Expert

CHICAGO, June 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week's admission by the National Weather Service that one of its sites used to track severe weather was compromised may be the prelude to a storm of another kind for Web sites providing user-generated content, according to an Aon technology expert.

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A series of phony weather alerts were sent this spring to the Weather Service site used by meteorologists to track the movement of severe storms. Kevin Kalinich, co-national managing director of Aon's Financial Services Group, says the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that Web sites can now be held at least partially responsible for some user-generated content. The ruling came as a result of a lawsuit filed against a Web site that was found liable for discriminatory postings.

Kalinich says the new ruling means that sites that control user-generated content may be considered publishers and held liable despite the protections of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, which poses new risk management challenges for the managers of those sites. He says, "The question becomes, 'should a site have a better oversight process?' Site managers may now be tasked to find a generally acceptable standard."

In the past, Kalinich says, liability has been determined in part by what is called the "Reasonable Person" test, which asks what risk mitigation standards would a rational person accept as practical and appropriate. However, Kalinich says as user-generated content becomes more sophisticated and users become increasingly adept at site management, risk managers may no longer be able to rely on the broad parameters of the 'reasonable person' test as they evaluate risks posed to clients offering information on the Net.

"These are questions no one has asked before," he says. "Now we have to find answers that work for everybody."

About Aon

Aon Corporation (http://www.aon.com/) is a leading provider of risk management services, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human capital and management consulting, and specialty insurance underwriting. There are 43,000 employees working in Aon's 500 offices in more than 120 countries. Backed by broad resources, industry knowledge and technical expertise, Aon professionals help a wide range of clients develop effective risk management and workforce productivity solutions.

This press release contains certain statements related to future results, or states our intentions, beliefs and expectations or predictions for the future which are forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from either historical or anticipated results depending on a variety of factors. Potential factors that could impact results include: general economic conditions in different countries in which we do business around the world, changes in global equity and fixed income markets that could affect the return on invested assets, fluctuations in exchange and interest rates that could influence revenue and expense, rating agency actions that could affect our ability to borrow funds, funding of our various pension plans, changes in the competitive environment, our ability to implement restructuring initiatives and other initiatives intended to yield cost savings, our ability to execute the stock repurchase program, potential regulatory or legislative changes that would affect our ability to sell, and be reimbursed at current levels for, our Sterling subsidiary's Medicare health product, changes in commercial property and casualty markets and commercial premium rates that could impact revenues, changes in revenues and earnings due to the elimination of contingent commissions, other uncertainties surrounding a new compensation model, the impact of investigations brought by state attorneys general, state insurance regulators, federal prosecutors, and federal regulators, the impact of class actions and individual lawsuits including client class actions, securities class actions, derivative actions, ERISA class actions, the impact of the analysis of practices relating to stock options, the cost of resolution of other contingent liabilities and loss contingencies, and the difference in ultimate paid claims in our underwriting companies from actuarial estimates. Further information concerning the Company and its business, including factors that potentially could materially affect the Company's financial results, is contained in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Media Contact: Al Orendorff 1.312.381.3153 Al_Orendorff@aon.com

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CONTACT: Al Orendorff of Aon Corporation, +1-312-381-3153,
Al_Orendorff@aon.com

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

A. O. Smith and Fagor Electrodomesticos Form Company to Manufacture Combination Boilers in China

MILWAUKEE, June 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A. O. Smith (China) Investment Co., Ltd., and Fagor Electrodomesticos, S. Coop. have signed an agreement to jointly invest in a new company to manufacture residential wall-hung gas combination boilers in China.

The new company, Fagor - A. O. Smith (Nanjing) Combi Boiler Co., Ltd., will occupy a facility in Nanjing close to A. O. Smith's existing water heater operations. The venture will manufacture what are popularly known as "combi" boilers that provide both potable water and space heating for residential applications.

A. O. Smith and Fagor plan to begin production in 2008. The new company will be a Wholly Owned Foreign Enterprise under Chinese law. The partners expect to obtain required Chinese governmental approvals for the establishment of the new company within the next 60 days.

A. O. Smith (China) Investment Co. is a wholly owned subsidiary of A. O. Smith Corporation , a leading manufacturer of residential and commercial water heaters and electric motors. Fagor Electrodomesticos S. Coop. of Arrasate, Spain, with 2006 sales of euro 1.7 billion is a diversified manufacturer of a wide range of consumer appliances including water heaters and boilers. Fagor is part of the Mondragon Corporation Cooperative, Spain's seventh largest company.

"We are excited to partner with Fagor, which is one of the European Union's leading appliance manufacturers," Paul W. Jones, chairman and chief executive officer of A. O. Smith Corporation said. "The combi market is growing rapidly in China, and this venture will enable our two companies to offer products that meet the specific needs of Chinese consumers."

"Combi boilers are very popular in Europe, and European companies are generally acknowledged to be the technology leaders in this industry," Jones noted.

Initially, the company will produce combi units using Fagor's existing designs, but the partners plan to develop an engineering function to design and develop new products for the China market. Fagor currently manufactures gas-fueled combi boilers in Spain for a number of global markets.

The combi boilers will be sold by each company's sales organization in China under the A. O. Smith and Fagor brands.

"The addition of this product line will enhance our position as one of the leading water heater manufacturers in China," Ajita G. Rajendra, president of A. O. Smith Water Products Company, observed. "We have enjoyed considerable success in designing residential water heaters for Chinese consumers and anticipate similar success with this new venture."

A. O. Smith Corporation, with 2006 sales of $2.2 billion and headquarters in Milwaukee, Wis., is a diversified manufacturer serving customers worldwide. The company is one of the world's leading suppliers of water heating equipment, offering a comprehensive line featuring the best-known brands in the industry. It is also one of North America's largest manufacturers of electric motors, with an extensive line of hermetic, fractional horsepower, and integral horsepower motors for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. A. O. Smith employs approximately 19,000 people at facilities in the United States, Mexico, China, Canada, and Europe.

A. O. Smith Corporation

CONTACT: Media Inquiries, Mark A. Petrarca, +1-414-359-4100, or
Analyst-Investor Inquiries, Craig Watson, +1-414-359-4009, both of A. O. Smith
Corporation

Current Technology to Distribute LunarEYE's Proprietary GPS Tracking Technology

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The following was issued today by Robert Kramer, Director, Current Technology Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: CRTCF) :

Current Technology Corporation (the "Company") has completed an interim distribution agreement with Celevoke, Inc. ("Celevoke") for the non-exclusive worldwide distribution of LunarEYE's proprietary GPS tracking technology. As evidenced by its recent patent infringement victories, LunarEYE owns seminal patents critical to the efficient operation of asset monitoring and management systems. In addition, Celevoke owns and operates a robust Internet portal that provides asset owners/operators the ability to track and manage their assets from remote locations.

"We plan to introduce Celevoke's LunarEYE GPS tracking technology products to business owners in the US via the Small Business Members of America ("SBMA") network, and believe SBMA will agree with us that these products will be of real benefit to its members," states Company CEO Robert Kramer. "In addition, we plan to introduce the products to our business associates and contacts in Europe, South America and other parts of the world. We believe this agreement holds significant promise for our shareholders."

LunarEYE, based in Liberty, Texas, is a leading edge M2M (machine to machine) wireless solution provider and developer with products centering on its patented location based technology. LunarEYE has appointed Celevoke its distribution company, with the right to appoint sub-distributors. Celevoke sells state of the art branded asset tracking web sites, patented GPS tracking systems and various other wireless hardware devices. Worldwide wireless networks, maps and data services are also included in the economically bundled packages that are sold exclusively through authorized distributor networks. For further information, please go to http://www.lunareye.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

The news release contains forward-looking statements regarding future events and the Company's future results that are subject to the safe harbors created under the Security Act of 1933, as amended, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections about the industries in which the Company operates and the beliefs and assumptions of the Company's management. Words such as "expects", "anticipates", "targets", "goals", "projects", "intends", "plans", "believes", "seeks", "estimates", "continues", "may", "will", variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.

Current Technology Corporation

CONTACT: Corporate, Robert Kramer of Current Technology Corporation,
1-800-661-4247; or Investor Relations, Richard Hannon of Polestar
Communications, 1-866-858-4100

Web site: http://www.current-technology.com/
http://www.lunareye.com/

Alcatel-Lucent Bell Labs Luminary Alfred Y. Cho Awarded U.S. National Medal of TechnologyPioneer of molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) receives the nation's top technology honor for his contributions to advanced electronics and photonics

PARIS, June 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced that Alfred Y. Cho, Adjunct Vice President of Semiconductor Research at Alcatel-Lucent's Bell Labs, has been chosen as a recipient of the 2005 U.S. National Medal of Technology. The U.S. National Medal of Technology is the highest honor awarded by the President of the United States for technological innovation. This is the eighth time Bell Labs and its scientists have received this award.

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Cho, a 39-year veteran of Bell Labs, is being recognized for his contributions to the invention of molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) and his continuing work to refine it into a commercial process. MBE 'grows' ordered materials one atomic layer at a time, allowing engineering of the highly precise semiconductor components needed for advanced electronics and photonics. This technology has enabled many of the advanced devices critical to the modern electronic age including RF switches and front-end and power amplifiers in cell phones, and the semiconductor lasers used in today's compact disc players and CD-ROM drives.

"The impact of MBE cannot be understated. Al's invention makes it possible to produce materials that cannot be duplicated by nature or fabricated using any other known technique," said Jeong Kim, Alcatel-Lucent's Bell Labs President. "MBE is used today not only for everyday applications but is also critical for advanced research, done by Alcatel-Lucent's research teams and other research laboratories, into areas as diverse as topological quantum computing, multilayer crystal growth, and radically new devices such as high-speed transistors, microwave devices, laser diodes and detectors. Decades before anyone was talking about 'nanotechnology', Al Cho was making it a reality."

Cho holds B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois. He joined Bell Labs in 1968. He is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering, as well as a Fellow of the American Physical Society, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

He also received the National Medal of Science in 1993, the American Physical Society International Prize for New Materials in 1982, the Solid State Science and Technology Medal of the Electrochemical Society in 1987, the World Materials Congress Award of ASM International in 1988, the Gaede- Langmuir Award of the American Vacuum Society in 1988, the Industrial Research Institute Achievement Award of the Industrial Research Institute, Inc., in 1988, the New Jersey Governor's Thomas Alva Edison Science Award in 1990, and the IEEE Medal of Honor in 1994.

He received the 1990 International Crystal Growth Award of the American Association for Crystal Growth, the 1994 Von Hippel Award of the Materials Research Society, the 1995 Elliott Cresson Medal of the Franklin Institute, and the 1995 Computers & Communications Prize of the C&C Foundation, Japan.

Bell Labs was the first organization to be honored with a U.S. Medal of Technology, cited in 1985 for "contributions over decades to modern communications systems." Since then, several other outstanding innovators from Bell Labs have been awarded the medal, including:

-- Arun Netravali (2002) for pioneering contributions in digital image and video compression technology. -- Kenneth Thompson and Dennis Ritchie (1998) for creating the UNIX operating system and C Language. -- Richard H. Frenkiel and Joel S. Engel (1994) for their fundamental contributions to the theory, design, and development of cellular mobile communications systems. -- Amos Joel (1993) For his vision, inventiveness and perseverance in introducing technological advances in telecommunications, particularly in switching, that have had a major impact on the evolution of the telecommunications industry in the U.S. and worldwide. -- W. Lincoln Hawkins (1992) For his invention and contribution to the commercialization of long-lived plastic coatings for communications cable that has saved billions of dollars for telephone companies around the world; and for his leadership in encouraging minorities to pursue science and engineering careers. -- John S. Mayo (1990) for providing the technological foundation for information age communications and for overseeing the conversion of the national switched telephone network from analog to digital-based technology. 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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CONTACT: Media, Regine Coqueran, +33(0)1-40-76-49-24,
regine.coqueran@alcatel-lucent.com, or Peter Benedict, +1-908-582-7710,
pbenedict@alcatel-lucent.com, or Stephane Lapeyrade, +33(0)1-40-76-12-74,
stephane.lapeyrade@alcatel-lucent.com, or Investor Relations, Pascal
Bantegnie, +33(0)1-40-76-52-20, pascal.bantegnie@alcatel-lucent.com, or Maria
Alcon, +33(0)1-40-76-15-17, maria.alcon@alcatel-lucent.com, or John DeBono,
+1-908-582-7793, debono@alcatel-lucent.com, all of Alcatel-Lucent

Web site: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/

Cope Plastics Selects AT&T for New Network ServicesAT&T Will Serve as Primary Network and Data Services Provider for Illinois-Based Manufacturing Company

GODFREY, Ill., June 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. has announced that Cope Plastics Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of plastics with headquarters in Godfrey, Ill., has awarded a new network services contract to AT&T. Cope Plastics has 16 other locations throughout the Midwest.

Under the terms of the three-year contract, AT&T will serve as the primary network and data services provider to Cope Plastics and will help the company migrate from a traditional frame network to a Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)-enabled Virtual Private Network (VPN) for an improved communications platform.

The fully managed Internet Protocol (IP)-enabled VPN service will give Cope Plastics the expanded bandwidth that is required to create a secure network and to enable simultaneous access and improved connectivity among the company's multiple locations. In addition, this scalable solution will allow for future growth and additional applications to be used on the network.

"The unified network solution provided by AT&T will enable us to better connect our multiple locations and allow for more efficient business operations," said Jeff Maynard, manager, Information Technology, Cope Plastics. "Customer service is one of Cope Plastics' core values, and with AT&T's solution, we will ultimately be able to enhance our customer service throughout the entire Midwest."

With the flexible and secure AT&T solution, Cope Plastics will be able to converge its critical-business applications onto a unified and scalable IP-enabled platform. This platform allows Cope Plastics to add other features or services, such as a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) solution or disaster-recovery solutions, to its network in the future. Additionally, the overall cost-efficiency of the solution will allow Cope Plastics to invest in the growth of its business in a highly competitive industry.

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

About Cope Plastics Inc.

Cope Plastics has been a distributor and fabricator of quality plastics since 1961. Cope Plastics has attributed its success to its honesty, loyalty, and respect which reflect the philosophy, core values and core competencies of the company. For more information, visit http://www.copeplastics.com/.

About AT&T

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

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

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: M. Bryan Blaise of AT&T Inc., +1-312-932-2831,
bblaise@attnews.us

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