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CIBER Ranked Eighth Among Global IT Outsourcing VendorsBrown-Wilson Group Survey Also Ranks CIBER 12th Among All Outsourcing Vendors

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Systems integrator and IT consultancy CIBER, Inc. has been named among the top ten global IT outsourcing vendors, and among the top 50 best managed global outsourcing vendors, according to a recent Brown-Wilson Group survey. The Brown-Wilson Group, which authors The Black Book of Outsourcing, a bestselling international business Web portal and outsourcing resource manual available in multiple languages worldwide, conducts annual surveys of CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, and other business decision-makers at Fortune 2000 and Inc. 500 organizations to understand users' experience with global outsourcing service providers.

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CIBER ranked eighth in the "2007 Top Ten Global IT Outsourcing Vendors" list, and 12th in the "2007 Black Book Top 50" list. The "Black Book Top 50" list compares outsourcing vendors of all types, including IT consultants (such as CIBER), finance and accounting outsourcers, engineering services outsourcers, finance and accounting outsourcers, and human resources outsourcers.

The rankings were covered in a June 15, 2007, article by Beckey Bright in the Wall Street Journal.

Earlier this year, CIBER was named the top IT outsourcing vendor for both the higher education and energy and utilities industries in the Brown-Wilson Group's Black Book of Outsourcing.

The Top 50 survey is in its fourth year, and is known for its process objectivity. More than 117,000 business decision-makers were surveyed. More than 18,000 responses were returned, audited and validated, representing an 18.5 percent certified response rate. The survey was conducted using unaided research. That is, survey recipients were asked to name their top outsourcers, and were not provided with a list of outsourcers from which to select.

The survey was also conducted without application fees, judging panels, organizational support charges, sponsorship requirements, paid advertising, or vendor partiality.

To be included in the Top 50 Best Managed Outsourcing Vendors list, companies must demonstrate consistent strength in four areas: C-level commitment, human capital performance, corporate direction, and leadership impact. Each area is weighted for significance, with C-level commitment representing the most crucial-and most heavily weighted-area.

"CIBER did very well in our Top 50 survey," said Doug Brown, President of the Brown-Wilson Group and co-author, The Black Book of Outsourcing. "More than 4000 vendors were listed by our survey recipients. CIBER ranked in the top 10 percent in the human capital performance and corporate direction areas, and in the top 25 percent in the C-level commitment and leadership impact areas. CIBER is clearly a rising star in the IT outsourcing industry."

"A new team of proven management has positioned CIBER as this year's fastest rising outsourcing vendor on the survey," continued Brown. "The commercial practice is bolstering a growing offshore initiative while the government and education units are driving further growth. The enthusiasm and momentum of leadership efforts greatly pleased IT clients to raise CIBER above many 'old guard' outsourcing giants."

"We have been working diligently to align our strengths and capabilities with the demands of the marketplace and the needs of our clients," said Mac Slingerlend, President and Chief Executive Officer. "To be ranked eighth and twelfth of more than 4,000 vendors is a great achievement, and we're quite pleased that the talents of our leadership team-and of all of our employees worldwide-have been recognized and endorsed so highly."

To learn more about the rankings, visit http://theblackbookofoutsourcing.com/.

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/

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.

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Salem and Swampscott Residents to Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network ExpansionInvesting to Stay Ahead of Growing Demand for Wireless Voice, Multimedia and Internet Access

SALEM, Mass., June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Essex County, Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation's most reliable wireless network, has expanded its network with a new cell site. The new site increases coverage and capacity along Routes 129 and 1A in Salem, Swampscott, and the surrounding area.

This network expansion is part of the company's aggressive multi-billion dollar network investment each year, including nearly $318 million in New England in 2006 alone, to stay ahead of growing demand for Verizon Wireless voice and data services. Since 2000, Verizon Wireless has invested $35 billion--on average $5 billion a year--into its national wireless network as part of its commitment to offer customers the most reliable service available, including wireless data services such as picture messaging, text messaging, BroadbandAccess high-speed internet and the company's exclusive V CAST service.

BroadbandAccess Revision A offers computer users the nation's most reliable high-speed wireless mobile broadband network, operating at average upload speeds between 500 and 800 kbps, and download speeds between 600 kbps and 1.4 mbps. V CAST brings video clips of TV shows, music on demand and other multimedia services to wireless phones over Verizon Wireless' high-speed EV-DO network.

Strong demand for Verizon Wireless services continued during the first quarter of 2007 as the company added 1.7 million net new customers and also reported the lowest customer turnover (highest customer loyalty) rate in the wireless industry.

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. Nationally, these test men and women drive nearly 100 specially equipped vehicles almost 1,000,000 miles annually on Interstate, U.S. and state highways as well as major roads and surface streets in high- population areas, based upon U.S. Census counts, to confirm that voice calls and data connections are successful on the first attempt and stay connected. Vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than three million voice call attempts and more than 16 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless' network and the networks of other carriers.

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: Michael Murphy, +1-781-932-1213, or Wendy Bulawa,
+1-617-851-3426, both of Verizon Wireless

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Verizon Business Extends Benefits of Converged Packet Architecture to Europe and Asia-Pacific RegionCPA Allows Customers to Easily, Efficiently Scale Bandwidth or Make Other Adaptations

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Business is extending the benefits of Converged Packet Architecture (CPA) into Europe and the Asia- Pacific region. CPA converges all services, whether IP or traditional data, onto one common network-access interface, allowing customers to more easily and efficiently scale bandwidth or make other adaptations.

"Our Converged Packet Architecture has allowed us to meet the growing demands of our large-business customers in the United States, and we now have the opportunity to bring its benefits to our customers in other parts of the world," said Fred Briggs, Verizon Business executive vice president of operations and technology. "CPA provides the speed, scalability and operating efficiencies large-business customers need to quickly adapt to changing business requirements."

In Europe, where numerous multinational companies have operations, Verizon Business will deploy CPA in 19 key cities this year, including large financial and business centers such as London, Frankfurt, Paris, Vienna, Amsterdam, Warsaw, Dublin, Madrid, Brussels and Zurich. In the Asia-Pacific region, Verizon Business is deploying CPA in five locations this year: Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, Melbourne and Sydney.

Verizon Business also continues its aggressive CPA deployment in the United States, bringing to 46 the number of U.S. cities that will have CPA by the end of 2007. New additions include New Orleans, Orlando, Memphis, Nashville, Milwaukee and Grand Rapids.

CPA supports a full range of legacy and next-generation services including IP, Private IP, Ethernet, private line data, voice traffic, Ethernet Virtual Private Line (EVPL) and Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS). It provides a single packet-access connection via an Ethernet interface at speeds up to GigE. CPA is also the ideal network platform to allow customers to migrate from the older time division multiplexing (TDM) hierarchy to a packet-based technology.

Traditionally, network access requires separate lines for each service - voice, video, data or Internet - along with rigid bandwidth boundaries. By contrast, CPA relies on virtual, or logical, connections that converge all applications on a single carrier-class packet access network. As a result, CPA improves operating efficiency and reduces the number of network touch points.

"Simply put, CPA is compatible with all forms of access over any physical connection," said Briggs. "The customer benefits from robust flow-through automation, broad global coverage, improved network performance and excellent quality of service. It's a winning combination."

About Verizon Business

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

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Business

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Rumford Residents to Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network ExpansionInvesting to Stay Ahead of Growing Demand for Wireless Voice, Multimedia and Internet Access

RUMFORD, Maine, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Oxford County, Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation's most reliable wireless network, has expanded its network with two new cell sites in Rumford. The new sites increase coverage and capacity along Routes 2 and 108, as well as in the Town of Rumford and the surrounding area.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Michael Murphy, +1-781-932-1213, or Wendy Bulawa,
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SRS Labs' WOW Audio Enhancement Technology Chosen by IntelliTouch for Revolutionary iPod Docking Station- SRS Labs provides SRS WOW for Eos, IntelliTouch's first digital wireless multi-room audio speaker system for iPod- Eos is an iPod docking station that establishes a link for up to four stereo wireless speakers- The Eos system is the latest iPod accessory utilizing SRS technology

SANTA ANA, Calif., June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SRS Labs, Inc. , a leading provider of innovative surround sound, audio and voice technologies, today announced that IntelliTouch has licensed SRS WOW(R) audio and bass enhancement technology for the new Eos iPod docking station. SRS WOW restores detail and purity to digitally compressed audio and provides immersive 3D surround sound from stereo speakers.

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IntelliTouch, based in San Diego, CA, developed the Eos system, named after the Greek Goddess of dawn, to herald the beginning of a new product category for home audio. Using breakthrough "WiFi friendly" technology, Eos links up to four individual stereo wireless speakers, establishing interference-free, CD-quality sound that can be transmitted up to 150 feet indoors and over 300 feet outdoors.

The inclusion of SRS WOW audio enhancement technology allows the Eos system to significantly improve playback quality of digitally compressed audio and deliver a dynamic and immersive 3D entertainment experience. SRS WOW expands the narrow stereo "sweet spot" and retrieves the ambient information and directional cues of audio that are typically lost during the recording and playback process, creating a sound field with restored clarity. SRS WOW also includes TruBass(R) to optimize the bass response for more impact from the compact stereo speakers used on the Eos system.

"IntelliTouch's innovative wireless multi-room speaker system for iPod coupled with the superior sound quality provided by SRS WOW enables listeners to enjoy high quality audio throughout their home, without the inconvenience of running speaker wires," says Michael Franzi, Vice President Sales - Licensing, SRS Labs, Inc. "We are looking forward to working with IntelliTouch on future product developments with the goal of delivering first class audio products to consumers."

The Eos iPod docking base station/transmitter features two high performance stereo drivers and a ported sub-woofer. Besides iPod audio, the Eos system also features an auxiliary input that allows broadcasting of audio from virtually any audio source from the Eos Base Station. The core system includes a docking station/transmitter, a wireless infrared remote control and one wireless stereo speaker ($299 MSRP). Additional Eos wireless speaker stereo speakers are available separately ($149 MSRP). The Eos system is available now at retail locations, such as The Sharper Image, and online.

"Teaming up with SRS Labs allowed us to deliver the best possible sound quality from both the Eos docking station and the satellite speakers," said IntelliTouch Executive VP Jeff O'Shea. "Incorporating SRS WOW enabled us to broadcast exceptional CD-quality audio through our groundbreaking wireless system."

To date, more than 500 million hardware and software products that include the SRS WOW family of audio technologies have shipped or have been downloaded. The technology continues to be the top choice for manufacturers due to flexibility, ease of integration, better overall performance and cost savings benefits.

About SRS Labs, Inc.

SRS Labs develops advanced audio and communications technology that optimizes and improves the listening experience through techniques based on the latest research into the human auditory system. With over one billion products shipped worldwide, SRS Labs is a leader in audio. Incorporated in products ranging from HDTVs and mobile phones to PCs and automotive entertainment, SRS Labs audio and speech signal processing provides the best possible sound on every form factor and in every environment. SRS Labs surround sound solutions enable the professional broadcast and recording industries with high-performance production, back-haul, storage, and transmission capability. SRS Labs supports manufacturers worldwide with offices in the US, China, Europe, Japan, Korea and Taiwan.

About IntelliTouch

IntelliTouch is an 18-year-old technology company based in San Diego's renowned Sorrento Valley. They are a market leader and innovator in both consumer wireless and telecom products. Their capabilities encompass everything from product development and design to engineering, manufacturing, marketing, distribution, and supply chain management. Their far-reaching distribution network spans from the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia. The IntelliTouch Vision is to create technologically advanced, yet elegantly simple products, blended together with a commitment to the highest levels of quality, service and support. Additional information on IntelliTouch and Eos can be found at http://www.intellitouch.com/ and http://www.eoswireless.com/.

Except for historical information contained in this release, statements in this release, including those by Mr. Franzi, may constitute forward-looking statements regarding our assumptions, projections, expectations, targets, intentions or beliefs about future events that are based on management's belief, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management. While the Company believes that its expectations are based upon reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurances that the Company's goals and strategy will be realized. Numerous factors, including risks and uncertainties, may affect the Company's actual results and may cause results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the Company. Some of these factors include the acceptance of new SRS Labs' products and technologies, the impact of competitive products and pricing, the timely development and release of technologies by the Company, general business and economic conditions, especially in Asia, and other factors detailed in the Company's Form 10-K and other periodic reports filed with the SEC. SRS Labs specifically disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

RS Labs, Inc., Contact: Cyndee Pelino, Mkt, Mgr. 949-442-5518 cyndeep@srslabs.com SRS Press Contact: Jim Noyd, Noyd Comm., Inc. 310-374-8100 jim.noyd@noydcom.com Intellitouch Press Contact: Brittany Roth, SS|PR 847-415-9307 broth@sspr.com

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Intellitouch, +1-847-415-9307, broth@sspr.com

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Transition Networks Achieves Metro Ethernet Forum CertificationMEF 9 and MEF 14 Certification Awarded to Transition Networks' Remotely Managed Media Converter Services

MINNEAPOLIS, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Transition Networks Inc., the conversion technology expert, a wholly owned subsidiary of Communications Systems, Inc. , today announced that delivery of Ethernet Private Line (EPL) and Ethernet Virtual Private Line (EVPL) services have been certified by the Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) on the 10/100 Ethernet to fiber xFBRM and 10/100/1000 Ethernet to fiber xBFFG families of remotely managed media converters. The products were tested by Iometrix test laboratory and have been certified to comply with the requirements of the test plans for MEF 9 and MEF 14.

"We continue to expand and enhance our portfolio of media conversion technology to offer service providers a remotely managed end-to-end solution," said Bill Schultz, vice president of marketing at Transition Networks. "We are pleased to achieve MEF 9 and MEF 14 certification for the metro Ethernet services offered by the 10/100 Ethernet xFBRM and 10/100/1000 Ethernet xBFFG product families."

The MEF Carrier Ethernet Certification Program is designed to ensure that global equipment and services comply with MEF standards and pave the way for interoperability. MEF 9 tests the conformance of Ethernet Services at the User-Network Interface (UNI) where the Subscriber and Service Provider portions of the network meet. It also defines a series of tests to verify that Services delivered to the Subscriber across the UNI are conformant to MEF technical specifications. MEF 14 defines the requirements and corresponding test procedures for Service performance and Bandwidth Profile Service Attributes that may be specified as part of a Service Level Specification (SLS) for an Ethernet Service.

Product Features

The xFBRM and xBFFG remotely managed media converters support the IEEE 802.3ah standard for OAM In-Band management for monitoring, reporting and active management of the entire link. The xFBRM and xBFFG products also support IP-Based remote management. Remote loopback can be activated should troubleshooting be required. A service level differentiation can be achieved by providing different bandwidth levels for different customers at a different cost.

Network security and segmentation is supported by full VLAN management. QoS and a wide variety of link monitoring, troubleshooting, and reporting features increase network performance. Digital diagnostics enable network administrators to measure the quality of the optical connection and report it over the OAM and SNMP management. Link Loss Notification signals the fault to the management. IEEE802.1X and Radius enable user authentication and increase network security and ease of user management.

The xFBRM and xBFFG product families can be managed via graphical user interfaces such as Focal Point(TM), HP OpenView or CiscoWorks as well as any web browser, telnet or local serial command line interface. Service providers can also gather information about customer's bandwidth and traffic utilization. Management security is assured by a variety of Transition Networks' security features including Firewall (IP filtering), ACL - Access Control Lists, SNMP Lock (Complete SNMP lock) or local CLI lock (no local access).

The xFBRM and xBFFG include the following features; Auto-Negotiation, Autocross, Symmetrical or Asymmetrical Pause, Transparent Link Pass Through and Automatic Link Restoration. The Automatic Link Restoration feature ensures that once the fault condition is removed, no user intervention is required to bring the entire link back up again.

Product Configuration

Transition Networks' remotely managed xFBRM and xBFFG media converters are available as a chassis card for the Point System(TM) modular chassis or a standalone version.

Product Availability

The xFBRM is available and shipping now. The xBFFG product line will be available in July, 2007. Please contact Transition Networks at (800)526-9267 or http://www.transition.com/ for the latest information.

About Transition Networks Products

Transition Networks' conversion products are known for their ruggedness and reliability. They have a 99.4 percent customer acceptance rating, meaning that approximately one in 1,000 experience failure in the field. All Transition Networks brand of media converters carry a lifetime warranty.

About the Metro Ethernet Forum

The Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) is a global industry alliance comprising more than 110 organizations including telecommunications service providers, network equipment/software manufacturers, semiconductors vendors and testing organizations. The MEF's mission is to accelerate the worldwide adoption of Carrier-class Ethernet networks and services. The MEF develops Carrier Ethernet technical specifications and implementation agreements to promote interoperability and deployment of Carrier Ethernet worldwide. For more information about the Forum, including a complete listing of all current MEF members, please visit the MEF web site at http://www.metroethernetforum.org/.

About Transition Networks Inc.

Transition Networks Inc. offers networking connectivity solutions that make networks perform better, faster and more reliably while helping companies leverage their existing networking infrastructure. The company's Transition Networks brand of media converters make conversion between disparate media types possible, providing conversion technology solutions that offer the necessary adaptations without affecting the performance, nature or appearance of the network. Its complete Milan portfolio of multilayer switching and wireless products are designed to facilitate low-cost network evolution with unique solutions, easing the stress on networks caused by high-bandwidth applications. Based in Minneapolis, Transition Networks distributes hardware- based connectivity solutions exclusively through a network of resellers in 50 countries, including Ingram Micro and Tech Data. Transition Networks is a wholly owned subsidiary of Communications Systems, Inc., a publicly traded company .

Statements regarding the Company's anticipated performance in 2007 are forward-looking and involve risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to: competitive products and other factors discussed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Transition Networks Inc.

CONTACT: Bill Schultz of Transition Networks, +1-952-996-1573,
bills@transition.com; or Kim Miller of KLM Public Relations Inc.,
+1-617-610-0583, klmcomm@hotmail.com, for Transition Networks

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

SAP Expands Footprint to Meet Growing Demand for Mobile Business SolutionsNew and Enhanced Mobile Solutions from SAP Improve Access to Critical Business Processes for Information Workers

WALLDORF, Germany, June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continuing to push the maturity of enterprise service-oriented architecture (enterprise SOA), SAP AG today unveiled new mobile solutions and enhancements to existing mobile applications that help companies extend SAP business processes to information workers via mobile devices. New capabilities for the existing suite of SAP mobile solutions, named "SAP(R) xApps(TM) composite applications for mobile business," will help information workers be more productive and make better business decisions. The company also announced the latest version of SAP NetWeaver(R) Mobile, a mobile infrastructure that provides the foundation for SAP mobile solutions and enables organizations to easily build customized applications by leveraging the flexibility of enterprise SOA.

Today, the company also demonstrates continued momentum in the mobile market with more than 850 customers and a 50 percent increase in its mobile business year over year. Customers have embraced SAP mobile solutions because SAP continues to deliver an infrastructure and applications that are vertically specific and address the needs of information workers according to their role within an organization, from executives to sales staff to field service professionals. SAP mobile solutions can easily be customized and extended to adapt to new business conditions, another key benefit for customers. Because the solutions are seamlessly integrated with SAP(R) Business Suite and can be combined with non-SAP solutions, developers can select the exact business processes and data their remote users need.

New and Enhanced Mobile Applications for Information Workers

Today, SAP extends its mobile solutions to improve efficiency for information workers, including sales professionals, retail clerks, service technicians and delivery staff.

Recognizing that sales professionals are a critical group of information workers, SAP has extended its existing SAP(R) xApp(TM) Mobile Sales composite application, which provides remote access to customer and product information. New capabilities allow sales staff to conduct trade promotion evaluations and access customer feedback instantly while on the road. Because SAP xApp Mobile Sales delivers market survey results to mobile devices, sales staff can more strategically plan their promotion campaigns and product allocation. Also, SAP is adding new industry-specific capabilities to SAP xApp Mobile Sales. Now sales representatives in consumer packaged goods industry will be able to use their mobile devices to more effectively audit sales and manage customer profiles.

An entirely new composite application, SAP(R) Mobile In-Store Inventory Management, will extend SAP(R) for Retail solutions to mobile devices. The new application provides retail clerks with mobile visibility into current inventory data so they can help customers locate the right product more quickly. With increased inventory accuracy, sales clerks can minimize out-of stock situations and improve customer satisfaction.

Service technicians, who perform on-site repairs and equipment maintenance, are another category of information worker that will benefit from the new mobile capabilities and solutions from SAP. Enhancements to SAP(R) xApp(TM) Mobile Asset Management (SAP xMAM), a composite application that provides maintenance technicians with remote access to work orders and equipment information, now includes both geographic information system (GIS) and radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology. These enhancements allow mobile service workers to more precisely plan travel routes and track time spent at each job, which improves customer service efficiency.

Field service engineers will also benefit from a new handheld version of the composite application, SAP xApp Mobile Service, planned for release in 2008. They will use this application to access work orders and additional information about customers' service history on their mobile devices, to better anticipate which equipment and parts are needed for each job -- and resolve customer issues the first visit.

For the past three years, SAP(R) xApp(TM) Mobile Direct Store Delivery (SAP xMDSD) has connected delivery drivers to the enterprise so they can process invoices, capture orders and manage stock while on the road. New capabilities for SAP xMDSD provide delivery personnel with simpler payment processing and inventory control, which helps validate the cash and product flow from their vehicles, provide up-to-date inventory information and better serve their customers.

Updated Infrastructure for Mobile: Enterprise SOA Provides Unprecedented Flexibility

The new version of SAP NetWeaver Mobile includes a re-architected mobile infrastructure that harnesses the power of enterprise SOA and delivers an integrated solution -- from the platform up. The new mobile foundation enables customers and partners to use the SAP NetWeaver development capabilities to more easily build applications that scale and adapt to evolving business demands. Organizations can leverage the SAP NetWeaver platform to build applications that more quickly give mobile workers access to functionality and data from both SAP and non-SAP applications.

Customers Embrace Mobile Technology from SAP for Business Benefits

Companies around the globe are increasingly turning to SAP for their mobile solutions. A current SAP mobile customer based in Germany, TUV NORD is a global leader in providing technical safety and environmental protection services. Completed in only a few months, the company's SAP mobile implementation now includes more than 2,500 users and saw 200,000 reports processed more efficiently and accurately last year.

"SAP's comprehensive strategy for helping information workers solves some of our key business challenges," said Gunnar Thaden, CIO, TUV NORD. "Our employees work on the front lines helping companies to better protect people, the environment and property from dangers associated with manufacturing and operating technical equipment. SAP mobile solutions allow our services staff to focus on helping customers rather than coming back to the office to fill out time and expense reports. To maximize the value of our SAP business processes, it's critical that people can use them in their everyday, familiar environment -- SAP's information worker strategy gives us the power to do exactly that."

Empresas Polar, one of the largest producers and distributors of beer and malt, food products and soft drinks in South America, is another existing SAP mobile customer.

"SAP enables us to easily and seamlessly bring SAP business processes to our sales and delivery workforce on their mobile devices," said Alejandro Bombaci, CIO, Empresas Polar. "It's critical that our business applications can keep pace as we grow and evolve. Full integration with the SAP Business Suite has simplified IT support and helped us more quickly adapt to changing business conditions. With SAP mobile solutions, we have been able to more accurately predict consumer demand, improve supply chain planning and reduce the time our sales staff spends in the warehouse performing administrative tasks."

"SAP recognized early on that people need simple, direct access to critical business applications and data regardless of where they are located - and continue delivering solutions that help them do business in innovative ways," said Doug Merritt, corporate officer and member of the Executive Council, head of Business User Development, SAP AG. "The new mobile solutions announced today focus on giving information workers simple access to data anytime, anywhere - and add to our already strong portfolio of solutions that allow business users to interact simply with enterprise applications."

Availability

Enhancements for SAP xApp Mobile Sales and SAP xApp Mobile Asset Management are currently available. SAP xApp Mobile Service for handheld is expected to be available in 2008. SAP Mobile In-store Inventory Management is expected in Q3 2007. SAP NetWeaver Mobile is planned to be available on a restricted basis in November 2007.

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About SAP

SAP is the world's leading provider of business software*. Today, more than 39,400 customers in more than 120 countries run SAP(R) applications-from distinct solutions addressing the needs of small businesses and midsize companies to suite offerings for global organizations. Powered by the SAP NetWeaver(R) platform to drive innovation and enable business change, SAP software helps enterprises of all sizes around the world improve customer relationships, enhance partner collaboration and create efficiencies across their supply chains and business operations. SAP solution portfolios support the unique business processes of more than 25 industries, including high tech, retail, financial services, healthcare and the public sector. With subsidiaries in more than 50 countries, the company is listed on several exchanges, including the Frankfurt stock exchange and NYSE under the symbol "SAP." (Additional information at http://www.sap.com/)

(*) SAP defines business software as comprising enterprise resource planning and related applications such as supply chain management, customer relationship management, product life-cycle management and supplier relationship management.

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For customers interested in learning more about SAP products: Global Customer Center: +49 180 534-34-24 United States Only: 1 (800) 872-1SAP (1-800-872-1727) For more information, press only: Robin Meyerhoff, +1 (650) 440-2572, robin.meyerhoff@sap.com, PDT SAP Press Office, +49 (6227) 7-46315, CET; +1 (610) 661-3200, EDT; press@sap.com Rachel Allen, Burson-Marsteller, +1 (415) 591-4041, rachel.allen@bm.com, PDT Uwe Schaad, Burson-Marsteller, +49 69 238 09-31, uwe.schaad@bm.com, CET

SAP AG

CONTACT: Robin Meyerhoff, +1-650-440-2572, robin.meyerhoff@sap.com, PDT,
or SAP Press Office, +49-6227-7-46315, CET; +1-610-661-3200, EDT,
press@sap.com, both of SAP AG; or Rachel Allen, +1-415-591-4041,
rachel.allen@bm.com, PDT, or Uwe Schaad, Burson-Marsteller, +49-69-238-09-31,
uwe.schaad@bm.com, CET, both of Burson-Marsteller for SAP AG

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

NGC Promotes Mark Burstein to Vice President of PLM Solutions

MIAMI, June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- New Generation Computing(R) (NGC(R)), a market leader in PLM, global sourcing and ERP software for the fashion, apparel and footwear industries, today announced that Mark Burstein has been named vice president of PLM solutions.

In his new role, Burstein will work closely with NGC and its customers on the continued enhancement and future direction of NGC's e-PLM solution for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). Burstein retains his current responsibilities in sales and sales management as he assumes his new position.

The increased focus on PLM reflects the growing importance of Product Lifecycle Management in the apparel and retail industry. "Sales of NGC's PLM solutions are increasing rapidly, and NGC's approach -- an end-to-end solution that includes PLM and global sourcing -- is resonating in the market," said Alan Brooks, president, NGC. "In his new position, Mark will help ensure that NGC continues to respond to the strong customer demand for our PLM solutions."

e-PLM is part of NGC's SQL Series, which also includes e-SPS(R) for global sourcing and visibility and RedHorse(R) software for apparel ERP, as well as solutions for shop floor control and shipping. The SQL Series can be deployed as integrated, end-to-end solutions or best-of-breed.

About New Generation Computing

New Generation Computing (NGC) is a market leader in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management), e-SPS (global sourcing & visibility), and ERP software for the fashion, apparel and footwear industries. Every day NGC solutions help hundreds of leading companies -- including VF Corporation(R), A|X Armani Exchange(R), Carter's(R), Casual Male Retail Group(R), Goody's Family Clothing, Maggy London, Landau Uniform(R), Hugo Boss(R), Dick's Sporting Goods, Vikki Vi, Isda & Co., Lululemon Athletica(R), Tristan & America(R), Axis(R), Wilson's Leather(R), Yellow River, and many others. They gain real-time visibility, improved speed to market, and enhanced quality control throughout their supply chain. NGC has offices in Miami, New York, Los Angeles, China, India, Mexico and El Salvador. NGC is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Software Inc. . For more information, visit http://www.ngcsoftware.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. There are a number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by statements made herein. These factors include, but are not limited to, changes in general economic conditions, technology and the market for the Company's products and services, including economic conditions within the e-commerce markets; the timely availability and market acceptance of these products and services; the Company's ability to satisfy in a timely manner all SEC required filings and the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the rules and regulations adopted under that Section; the challenges and risks associated with integration of acquired product lines and companies; the effect of competitive products and pricing; the uncertainty of the viability and effectiveness of strategic alliances; and the irregular pattern of the Company's revenues. For further information about risks the Company could experience as well as other information, please refer to the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2006 and other reports and documents subsequently filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For more information, contact: Vincent C. Klinges, Chief Financial Officer, American Software, Inc., (404) 264-5477 or fax: (404) 237-8868.

TRADEMARKS: e-SPS, NGC, New Generation Computing and RedHorse are registered trademarks of New Generation Computing, Inc. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are properties of their respective companies.

American Software, Inc.

CONTACT: Nancy Brooks, Vice President, Marketing, +1-305-556-9122 x 369,
nancy@ngcsoftware.com, of American Software, Inc.; or Jeff Ketner of
KetnerBarnes Inc., +1-512-794-8876, jeff@ketnerbarnes.com, for NGC

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

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Zebra Technologies Battery Refresh Program Helps Optimize Printer Perfomance and SafetyZebraCare(TM) Annual Battery Refresh Program Ensures Proper Use, Handling and Disposal of Lithium Ion Batteries

VERNON HILLS, Ill., June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Zebra Technologies Corporation , a global leader of on-demand printing solutions for business improvement, introduced today its ZebraCare Annual Battery Refresh Program. This new service eliminates the headaches involved in tracking, testing and replacing Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) batteries for Zebra mobile printers. Zebra will automatically send customers enrolled in the program new Zebra Li-Ion batteries on an annual basis. After installing their new batteries, customers simply place their old batteries into the empty boxes, apply the prepaid addressed shipping label, and send them back to Zebra for environmentally safe disposal and recycling.

"Once a battery has exceeded its useful life, it will not retain the same level of performance and safety. By regularly replacing batteries, we can help keep our customers' printers in optimal working condition and reduce risks associated with Li-Ion battery usage," said Craig Swanson, Zebra's director of marketing for aftermarket, service & supplies. "It is important for our customers to follow Zebra's recommended care and usage instructions for Li-Ion batteries, and this service makes it easier to do so."

Customers can enroll when they purchase a new printer, or they can register a previously installed printer. Zebra will help customers identify which printers are covered by the program and will help them choose a one-, two- or three-year plan. By participating, customers also will receive an increase in the standard battery warranty from three months to twelve months on the replacement battery. Additionally, customized contracts are available for power users of mobile printers who may need to replace their batteries more frequently.

Between now and December 31, 2007, Zebra will run a promotion to introduce the program and encourage customers to dispose of their batteries in an environmentally friendly manner. After purchasing ten new Zebra-branded Li- Ion batteries and returning ten used Zebra-branded Li-Ion batteries for proper disposal, the customer will receive a free battery.

"Often, customers do not think about their battery until it stops working and they have a workflow disruption," added Swanson. "By eliminating the guesswork involved in determining when to replace batteries, Zebra helps our customers concentrate on their business, not their batteries."

The following printers that use Zebra Li-Ion batteries are eligible for enrollment in the program:

* QL 220(TM)/QL 220 Plus(TM) * QL 320(TM)/QL 320 Plus(TM) * QL 420(TM)/QL 420 Plus(TM) * RW 220(TM) * RW 420(TM) * MZ 220(TM) * MZ 320(TM)

The ZebraCare Annual Battery Refresh Program is available in the United States, Canada and Latin America. For more information on the program, please visit http://www.zebra.com/batteries or call +1 800 423 0442 (option 3).

About Zebra Technologies

Zebra Technologies Corporation delivers innovative and reliable on-demand printing solutions for business improvement and security applications in 100 countries around the world. More than 90 percent of Fortune 500 companies use Zebra-brand printers. A broad range of applications benefit from Zebra-brand thermal bar code, "smart" label, receipt, and card printers, resulting in enhanced security, increased productivity, improved quality, lower costs, and better customer service. The company has sold more than 6 million printers, including RFID and wireless mobile solutions, as well as ZebraDesigner(TM) label formatting software, ZebraLink(TM) connectivity solutions, genuine Zebra(TM) supplies and ZebraCare services and support. Information about Zebra bar code, card and RFID products can be found at http://www.zebra.com/.

CONTACT: Michelle Meek +1 312 873 3424 michelle@outlookmarketingsrv.com

Zebra Technologies Corporation

CONTACT: Michelle Meek, +1-312-873-3424,
michelle@outlookmarketingsrv.com, for Zebra Technologies Corporation

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

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

Schwab Performance Technologies(R) Forms New Relationship With CRM SoftwareAdvisors to transition to Junxure(TM), CRM Software's client relationship management solution

SAN FRANCISCO, June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Schwab Performance Technologies(R) (SPT) today announced a new relationship with CRM Software, a leader in customer relationship solutions for financial advisors, that will include a transition of existing PortfolioCenter Relationship Manager(R) clients to CRM Software's Junxure(TM). SPT will continue to provide technical support to advisors throughout the transition period, which will be completed on June 30, 2008.

"This change will provide advisors with a great solution in Junxure, while allowing SPT to invest more time and resources in our leading portfolio management solution, PortfolioCenter(R)," said Dan Skiles, vice president of technology for Schwab Institutional. "CRM Software has an outstanding reputation for service and innovation, and we are confident that advisors will benefit from this upgrade to Junxure."

Junxure has a very similar interface to PortfolioCenter Relationship Manager, but with additional features like an actions dashboard that shows a high level view of all pending actions, a global email wizard that makes it easier to send rich-text emails to a group of clients, and user rights and rules that allow advisors to limit user access to certain areas of the program. Junxure clients also have access to online videos, training classes, and an online support forum. CRM Software has a track record of continuous product improvements and will soon be releasing Junxure 7 with even more added features.

"Junxure was designed by advisors for advisors, and CRM Software has been helping improve advisor efficiency and client service for more than a decade," said CRM Software Vice President Greg Friedman. "We are very excited about our new relationship with Schwab Performance Technologies and will work diligently to ensure a seamless transition for all advisors moving to Junxure."

Every advisor's transition to Junxure will be managed by a CRM Software data conversion specialist and scheduled at the advisor's convenience. There will also be a transition site available for advisors to reference at http://www.schwabpt.com/rmtransition.

About CRM Software

CRM Software is a leader in providing office management solutions for financial advisors. CRM Software's solutions have been developed and designed by successful financial planning professionals and include Junxure(TM), a client relationship management application, and ClientView(TM) for creating private client web pages. More information is available at http://www.gowithcrm.com/.

About Schwab Performance Technologies

Founded in 1985, Schwab Performance Technologies is a subsidiary of The Charles Schwab Corporation and a leading provider of portfolio management and accounting solutions to more than 3,000 independent financial advisors and investment managers. Schwab Performance Technologies develops powerful portfolio management solutions to help advisors manage their practice and service their clients. PortfolioCenter(R) is a product of SPT. More information is available at http://www.schwabpt.com/.

About Schwab Institutional

Schwab Institutional is a leading provider of custodial, operational and trading support for independent fee-based investment advisors. This year marks Schwab Institutional's 20th anniversary serving the independent investment advisor industry. Since 1987, Schwab Institutional has supported independent investment advisors by offering support and services to help grow their businesses and help their clients reach their financial goals. As of March 31, 2007, client assets custodied with Schwab Institutional stood at $524.5 billion. These assets, managed by the approximately 5,000 independent advisor firms Schwab Institutional currently serves, represent approximately 40 percent of total client assets custodied with The Charles Schwab Corporation. Brokerage products offered by Schwab Institutional are not FDIC insured, are not guaranteed deposits, and are subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of principle invested. Schwab Institutional is a division of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.

About Charles Schwab

The Charles Schwab Corporation is a leading provider of financial services, with more than 300 offices and 6.9 million client brokerage accounts, 1,128,000 corporate retirement plan participants, 165,000 banking accounts, and $1.4 trillion in client assets. Through its operating subsidiaries, the company provides a full range of securities brokerage, banking, money management and financial advisory services to individual investors and independent investment advisors. Its broker-dealer subsidiary, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (member SIPC, http://www.sipc.org/), and affiliates offer a complete range of investment services and products including an extensive selection of mutual funds; financial planning and investment advice; retirement plan and equity compensation plan services; referrals to independent fee-based investment advisors; and custodial, operational and trading support for independent, fee-based investment advisors through its Schwab Institutional division. The Charles Schwab Bank, N.A. (member FDIC) provides banking and mortgage services and products. More information is available at http://www.schwab.com/. (0607-0858)

CRM Software is not affiliated with or employed by Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.

Charles Schwab

CONTACT: Lindsay Tiles of Charles Schwab, +1-415-667-3997, or
Lindsay.Tiles@schwab.com

Web site: http://www.schwab.com/
http://www.schwabpt.com/rmtransition
http://www.gowithcrm.com/
http://www.schwabpt.com/

Sanmina-SCI Select Chennai For Expansion In India

SAN JOSE, California, June 19 /PRNewswire/ --

- One of the World's Largest Electronics Manufacturers Unveils Plans to Build State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Technology Campus In Oragadam Near Chennai

Sanmina-SCI Corporation, a leading global electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company, today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Tamil Nadu, India, selecting Oragadam near Chennai, as the location for Sanmina-SCI's first state-of-the-art manufacturing technology campus in India. The campus, when completed, will provide leading Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the medical, defence and aerospace, communications, automotive, and multimedia and consumer markets with cutting-edge manufacturing services that are especially tailoured to the exacting technical and quality requirements of these market segments. At a press conference held in the city, the company formally launched its operations in India in the presence of Mr. Shaktikanta Das, Industries Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu.

Located in Oragadam near Chennai, Sanmina-SCI's campus will cover approximately 100 acres and will be a designated Special Economic Zone (SEZ) as defined by Government of India regulations. The new campus will strengthen Sanmina-SCI's global manufacturing strategy enabling the company to better serve the growing Indian market as well as provide another source of cost-competitive technology products to Sanmina-SCI's customers around the world. In a phased manner, Sanmina-SCI's existing activities in Chennai, such as engineering, supply chain management and IT services, will relocate to the campus, enabling the company to offer its customers a comprehensive range of services from an integrated campus.

"Today's announcement reiterates Sanmina-SCI's long-term commitment to the Indian marketplace and our commitment to support our customers with innovative technology and advanced manufacturing solutions in key locations around the world," said Hari Pillai, President of Global EMS Operations, Sanmina-SCI. "The long-term opportunities in the fast growing Indian market are very attractive. We look forward to joining with the people and Government of Tamil Nadu as we embark on this new phase of our presence in India. We are very pleased to make this announcement and today celebrate this important milestone with our employees and customers."

"As one of the largest and fastest growing economies in the world, India is emerging as an economic powerhouse that is expected to continue to grow rapidly in the next few years," said Kumaran Subramaniam, Managing Director of Sanmina-SCI India. "India is both a source of skilled, technical talent and an attractive market that is expected to become one of the major global players of the 21st century. Sanmina-SCI's decision to establish a strong presence in India reaffirms the long-term significance of this important market."

Sanmina-SCI is one of the world's largest and most diverse EMS providers, offering end-to-end manufacturing solutions to branded technology companies. The company's expansion into India extends many years of manufacturing and engineering excellence that is proven to help customers reduce market risks and decrease time-to-market.

About Sanmina-SCI

Sanmina-SCI Corporation is a leading electronics contract manufacturer serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognised as a technology leader, Sanmina-SCI provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering unsurpassed quality and support to OEMs primarily in the communications, defence and aerospace, industrial and medical instrumentation, multimedia and consumer, computing and storage, and automotive technology sectors. Sanmina-SCI has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world. More information regarding the company is available at http://www.sanmina-sci.com.

Sanmina-SCI Safe Harbour Statement

The foregoing, including the discussion regarding the company's future prospects, contains certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including uncertainties associated with economic conditions in the electronics industry, particularly in the principal industry sectors served by the company, changes in customer requirements and in the volume of sales to principal customers, the ability of Sanmina-SCI to effectively assimilate acquired businesses and achieve the anticipated benefits of its acquisitions, and competition and technological change. The company's actual results of operations may differ significantly from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements as a result of these and other factors, including factors set forth in the company's fiscal year 2006 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on 3 January 2007 and the other reports, including quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K, that the company files with the Securities Exchange Commission.

Web site: http://www.sanmina-sci.com

Sanmina-SCI Corporation

Michael Kovacs, Director, Corporate Marketing, +1-408-964-3142, michael.kovacs@sanmina-sci.com, or Paige Bombino, Investor Relations, +1-408-964-3610, both of Sanmina-SCI Corporation

Intermost Corporation Appoints New CEO and CFO

SHENZHEN, China, June 19 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Intermost Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: IMOT), announced that due to the rapid growth of the Electronic and related Business within the Group, the Board of Directors has decided to appoint New Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer to take care of the new diversified business.

The New Appointment was made on the June 8, 2007's Board Meeting in Hong Kong, the resolution was approved unanimously by all Directors.

The Board appointed Mr. Rocky Wulianghai as President and CEO, effective from June 13, 2007, to replace the current Acting CEO, Mr. Xiangxiong Deng, whose service shall be terminated effectively from June 13, 2007.

At the recommendation and approval of the board of directors, the company has also appointed Mr. Thomas Lee as CFO to replace Mr. Chen Syh Kwan, and also to replace Chris Liu as Corporate Secretary effectively from June 13, 2007.

The qualifications of the Intermost Corporation's new CEO and CFO are included below:

Mr. Rocky Wulianghai

Mr. Wulianghai is an experienced manager in capital management. He received his Master of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the National Taiwan University.

Mr. Wulianghai's technical background has not limited his career path. After gaining several years of sales experience in the IT field, Mr. Wulianghai took up a new challenge and launched a career in the media industry, first as reporter/anchor then as chief editor, station financial director in Taiwan and bureau chief in CNBC Asia. During this time, Mr. Wulianghai gained extensive knowledge of, and exposure to the financial market.

After more than ten years in journalism, Mr. Wulianghai transferred to the securities field to join Asia Capital Management, Inc. as a general manager. Starting in 1998, he carried on thorough research of Taiwan's stock market and became a well-known author with more than 4 books on financial topics and several newspaper/magazine columns in Taiwan. He also won a contest on the topic of investment held by a famous newspaper in Taiwan.

Mr. Wulianghai joined FFBC Holdings Group as Managing Director in 2001. From that time forward, he started his career on the mainland in China and supervised several investment portfolios in Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Dalian.

Mr. Thomas Lee

Mr. Thomas Lee has over 30 years of experience in senior management positions, proven track records of success in building, improving and monitoring finance and operations network within Asia Pacific region that achieved cost effectiveness, profitability, and business process efficiency. He has broad international business exposure in various industries with multinational companies, including Public Relations, advertising, Information Technology, direct Investments, construction, manufacturing, Securities & Futures and Consulting.

He has demonstrated leadership competency, goal-oriented, personnel management, as well as integrity at the highest level. His background demonstrates a proven track record of setting up structures, policies and processes.

Mr. Thomas Lee was the Chief Financial Officer - Asia/Pacific for Burson-Marsteller (Public Relations), Euro RSCG Ball Partnership (Advertising) and J.D. Edwards (I.T.) in the period 1974 to 1996. Mr. Thomas Lee is a fellow member of the Association of Taxation & Management Accountants in Australia, and a faculty member of Secretaries and Administrators, as well as the British Institute of Management. Mr. Lee worked as a Financial Consultant on various projects as referred to him from different professional firms to provide financial and management expertise in either resolving business issues or providing his areas of experience to further enhancing a company's operational efficiency. Mr. Thomas Lee was the Group Financial Officer for Bund 18 Property Development Ltd., Shanghai, before joining Intermost.

About the Intermost Corporation

Founded in the USA in September 1998, Intermost Corporation was the first Chinese Internet company listed on the US OTC Bulletin Board (stock symbol: IMOT) in December 1998. Intermost Corporation has focused its services on the booming Equity Exchange Market in China, including equity-related solution development, equity quotes and information provision, electronic online equity exchange services, direct investment in regional equity exchanges, business incubation services for well-performing innovative enterprises, investment consulting services for overseas listings, the equity portal website - China Equity Exchange Platform ( http://www.chinae.com/ ), and other services.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that, if they never materialize or if they prove incorrect, could cause the Company's results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including any projections of earnings, revenue, or other financial items, any statements of the plans, strategies, and objectives of management for future operations, any statements concerning proposed new products, services or developments, any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance, statements of belief and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. These statements are based on expectations as of the date of this press release. Actual results may differ materially from those projected because of a number of risks and uncertainties, including those detailed from time to time in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no obligations and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements.

For more information, please contact: Mr. Thomas Lee/Ms. Summer Zhang Intermost Corporation Tel: +86-755-8221-0238 Email: ir@intermost.com

Intermost Corporation

CONTACT: Mr. Thomas Lee of Intermost Corporation, +86-755-8221-0238, or
ir@intermost.com; Ms. Summer Zhang of Intermost Corporation, +86-755-8221-0238,
or ir@intermost.com

Sonic Foundry Highlights Enterprise Applications of Mediasite at InfoComm and EduComm 2007Company is EduComm platinum sponsor and will provide event webcasting services

ANAHEIM, Calif., June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- (InfoComm booth #2233, EduComm booth #3626) --Sonic Foundry(R) Inc. , a leader in automated rich media communications technology, today announced it will be participating in InfoComm and EduComm 2007 taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center and Anaheim Marriott Hotel from June 19 - 21.

Sonic Foundry is a platinum sponsor of EduComm 2007 and has been selected as the conference's webcasting platform for the event. Two presentations by Sonic Foundry and Clemson University will feature Mediasite best practices and university enterprise applications. "Enhancing Student Learning with Webcasting" by Clemson University's William Havice, PhD, Professor and Associate Dean, and Pamela Havice, PhD, College of Health, Education and Human Development, will take place Tuesday, June 19, at 4:15 in Anaheim Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon G-K. Sonic Foundry's vice president of education Sean Brown will present "Emerging Trends in Classroom Webcasting" on Thursday, June 21, at 10:00 in Anaheim Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon A-D.

The company will showcase automated scheduling capabilities for its patented Mediasite(R) family of web communication solutions. For enterprise customers who create large libraries of recurring presentations, this latest release provides for automated scheduling of presentation recordings featuring the industry's first flexible start-stop functionality. Coupled with Mediasite Podcast, which automatically transforms any Mediasite presentation into portable audio content for on-the-go playback with Apple(R) iPods(R), iTunes(R) or any other MP3 player, these Mediasite capabilities streamline recording while distributing the content in multiple formats for today's media-savvy students and mobile workforce.

"We have specifically designed Mediasite Recorders and EX Server software for technology-enhanced learning in large-scale deployments across the university enterprise," said Rimas Buinevicius, chairman and CEO of Sonic Foundry. "These latest enhancements represent the industry's most advanced methods for the automated capture, management, delivery and search of in-class teaching for blended and distributed learning."

About Sonic Foundry(R), Inc.

Founded in 1991, Sonic Foundry is a technology leader in the emerging rich media communications marketplace, providing enterprise solutions and services that link an information-driven world. Sonic Foundry is changing the way organizations communicate via the web and how people around the globe receive vital information needed for work, professional advancement, safety and education. The company's integrated webcasting and web presentation solutions are trusted by Fortune 500 companies, education institutions and government agencies for a variety of critical communication needs. Sonic Foundry is based in Madison, Wis. For more information about Sonic Foundry, visit http://www.sonicfoundry.com/.

Certain statements contained in this news release regarding matters that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements. Because such forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, uncertainties pertaining to continued market acceptance for Sonic Foundry's products, its ability to succeed in capturing significant revenues from media services and/or systems, the effect of new competitors in its market and other risk factors identified from time to time in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Sonic Foundry, Inc.

CONTACT: Erica St. Angel of Sonic Foundry, +1-608-443-1600,
ericas@sonicfoundry.com

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

Microsoft Launches .NET StockTrader, Provides Securities Industry With Guidance for Building Scalable Trading Solutions on Microsoft PlatformSample application illustrates Windows Communication Foundation and .NET enterprise technologies, gives firms a head start in creating scalable, service-oriented applications.

NEW YORK, June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today at the 2007 Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Technology Management Conference & Exhibit, Microsoft Corp. announced the release of its .NET StockTrader, an end-to-end sample application based on an online stock trading scenario, along with a technical white paper that provides guidance for developers seeking to create high-performance, scalable and interoperable financial services solutions on the Microsoft(R) platform.

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The .NET StockTrader provides a blueprint for how companies can advance their business through Microsoft's application platform technologies, including Windows(R) Communication Foundation (WCF), to create service-oriented architecture (SOA) solutions. Because performance and agility are a key concern when building mission-critical applications, .NET StockTrader also includes instructions for performance testing across distributed environments.

"More than ever, securities firms are demanding that their applications leverage existing IT investments, adhere to service-oriented architecture principles, be created in a common development environment, and present an interface that is familiar and easy to use," said Stevan Vidich, technical architect for capital markets solutions in the U.S. Financial Services Group at Microsoft." .NET StockTrader addresses those concerns. It was designed to showcase how to implement SOA on Windows Server(R) and the .NET Framework 3.0."

.NET StockTrader also illustrates full interoperability with Java-based enterprise systems. In particular, StockTrader can transparently interconnect with IBM Corp.'s Trade Performance Benchmark Sample for Websphere Application Server V6.1. Financial services developers can use StockTrader as a model for building .NET systems that interconnect with IBM's WebSphere Application Server. Support for Web services standards in WCF provides interoperability, addressing a key requirement in the securities industry. Technologies illustrated by .NET StockTrader application include the following:

-- High-performance ASP.NET Web applications based on a logical n-tier, service-oriented enterprise design pattern -- High-performance WCF services, reconfigurable without code change -- Support for different network transports and message encoding formats using WCF -- Loosely coupled message-driven services using WCF and Microsoft Message Queuing -- Distributed transaction services -- Core performance tuning parameters for WCF and .NET to achieve high throughput -- Simple, adaptive load-balanced server clusters for scalability and failover purposes

A complete technical overview of the .NET StockTrader application and more information is available at http://msdn.microsoft.com/stocktrader.

About Microsoft in Financial Services

Microsoft's Financial Services Group provides software that helps financial firms transform the customer, employee and operations experience so they can maximize opportunities for increased market share and profitability. Microsoft software helps empower people and IT staff within financial firms - and across key focus areas such as advisor platforms, channel renewal, insurance value chain, enterprise risk management and compliance, and payments. Through a combination of Microsoft- and partner-provided solutions, customers enable their employees to turn data into insight, transform ideas into action and turn change into opportunity. More information about Microsoft's Financial Services Group can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/financialservices.

About Microsoft

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

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CONTACT: Sandra Srihari of Ruder Finn, +1-212-715-1609,
sriharis@ruderfinn.com, for Microsoft Corp.; or Ted Ladd of Microsoft Corp.,
+1-646-225-4722, tedladd@microsoft.com

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

Smith & Nephew Endoscopy Launches the 560 Series - a Complete, End-to-End High Definition Surgical Camera System

ANDOVER, Mass., June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Smith & Nephew's Endoscopy Division today announced the launch of the 560 Series 3-CCD High Definition (HD) Camera System, a surgical camera system capable of capturing and displaying broadcast quality HD images in arthroscopic and other minimally invasive surgeries.

The 560 Series is designed to maintain high-definition resolution through the entire image chain, from the video arthroscope or laparoscope, through the camera head and the control unit, and to the monitor; resulting in clearer, more detailed surgical images.

"Clearer images may result in better diagnostics, reduced OR time and improved procedure outcomes," said Dr. Stephen M. Desio, an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine at St. Vincent's Hospital in Worcester, Mass.

"Smith & Nephew's 560 Series Camera System has set a new standard for arthroscopic and endoscopic visualization," Dr. Desio said. "The picture detail, color and field depth are outstanding."

In any visualization system - be it in an operating room or a consumer's home - the image quality is only as good as the weakest component. A high- definition camera will capture broadcast quality images and an HD monitor will display them, but if the technology in between -- a consumer's cable box or a medical facility's camera control unit, for example -- does not support high- definition technology, the picture quality is ultimately sacrificed.

The 560 Series is also designed to interface with Smith & Nephew Endoscopy's CONDOR(TM) Control System and its 660HD Image Management System for Digital Operating Rooms. The CONDOR Control System enables the medical staff to manage the operative environment from a single control panel. The 660HD IMS enables medical facilities to capture and store high-definition surgical images, which can then be archived with the patient's medical history.

"Smith & Nephew Endoscopy has earned its reputation as the global leader in arthroscopy, but with the 560 Series High Definition Camera System the organization has demonstrated the strength of its technology in other surgical specialties," said Dr. Paul Brisson, Chief of Surgery at St. Clare's Hospital in Schenectady, N.Y., who tested the camera system during minimally invasive procedures.

Most surgical camera systems are adapted for medical applications using technology marketed to consumers. Jerry Goodman, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Smith & Nephew Endoscopy's Capital Equipment business unit, said, "The 560 Series HD Camera System was designed in partnership with broadcast technology experts, to deliver superior image quality - not just for arthroscopy, but for all endoscopic specialties."

About Smith & Nephew:

Smith & Nephew is a global medical technology business, specializing in Orthopaedic Reconstruction, Orthopaedic Trauma and Clinical Therapies, Endoscopy and Advanced Wound Management products. Smith & Nephew is a global leader in arthroscopy and advanced wound management and is one of the leading global orthopaedics companies.

Smith & Nephew is dedicated to helping improve people's lives. The Company prides itself on the strength of its relationships with its surgeons and professional healthcare customers, with whom its name is synonymous with high standards of performance, innovation and trust. The Company has

8,800 employees and operates in 33 countries around the world generating annual sales approaching $2.8 billion.

This press release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In particular, statements regarding planned growth in our business and in our trading margins discussed under "Outlook" are forward-looking statements as are discussions of our product pipeline. These statements, as well as the phrases "aim", "plan", "intend", "anticipate", "well-placed", "believe", "estimate", "expect", "target", "consider" and similar expressions, are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such forward- looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors (including, but not limited to, the outcome of litigation and regulatory approvals) that could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Smith & Nephew, or industry results, to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Please refer to the documents that Smith & Nephew has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including Smith & Nephew's most recent annual report on Form 20F, for a discussion of certain of these factors.

All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to Smith & Nephew as of the date hereof. All written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to Smith & Nephew or any person acting on behalf of Smith & Nephew are expressly qualified in their entirety by the foregoing. Smith & Nephew does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in Smith & Nephew's expectation with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

Contact: Joe Metzger Smith & Nephew Endoscopy (978) 749-1330

Smith & Nephew

CONTACT: Joe Metzger of Smith & Nephew Endoscopy, +1-978-749-1330

Web site: http://www.smith-nephew.com/

Sybase Announces New Financial Services Real-Time Analytics and Complex Event Processing Platform With StreamBaseCombined Platforms Enable Complex Analytics With High-Volume, Real-Time and Historical Data

DUBLIN, Calif., June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sybase, Inc. , a leading provider of enterprise infrastructure and mobile software, today announced that Sybase's Real-time Analytics Platform, a highly optimized real-time data processing service platform, now integrates with StreamBase's high-performance Complex Event Processing (CEP) platform. The joint solution will support real-time applications having large storage requirements, such as back-testing for algorithmic trading, risk analysis and historical trade auditing.

The driving market forces behind this solution include competitive pressure to build complex quantitative trading strategies, a heightened demand for combined static and dynamic data analysis, and the explosive growth of market data volumes. "Vendors are recognizing the market demand for applications that can help institutions integrate real-time data, historical data, and overlay analytics to provide both derived data and actionable output," said Ben Butterfield, senior research associate at The Tower Group.

"We're elated to work with Sybase," said Dr. Michael Waclawiczek, senior vice president, products, StreamBase. "As a leader in enterprise infrastructure and mobile software, Sybase aligns perfectly with our industry- leading CEP platform. We look forward to working with Sybase to bring this joint solution to our customers and to further address today's real-time data intensive challenges."

Sybase(R) Real-time Analytics Platform is a high performance enterprise- wide solution that delivers in-memory transaction processing, massive time- series data management, deep historical data analysis and is built on Sybase's capital market industry-proven data management and patented data analytics technologies that have been enhanced to perform in a highly scaleable manner.

"Based on our extensive experience in financial services and leading market share, Sybase recognizes the importance of high performance CEP for the industry," said Steve Capelli, president, worldwide field operations. "The combination of StreamBase and Sybase Real-time Analytics Platform provides a powerful platform on which financial services firms can build strategic real-time applications."

Sybase Real-time Analytics Platform can deliver virtual market data feeds at accelerated speeds to match StreamBase's high-performance CEP platform and targets a wide range of real-time front, middle and back office applications including:

-- Back-testing trading strategy algorithms using virtual feeds of historical data -- Algorithmic trading applications running queries against both real- time market data and massive historical data repositories of 100+ terabytes -- Validating predictive modeling applications by comparing predicted events to actual events -- Performing pre-trade risk and compliance analysis

Please visit the Sybase booth #3012 during the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Technology Management Conference & Exhibit, June 19-21 in New York, NY, to learn more about the integration of Sybase Real-time Analytics Platform and StreamBase platforms.

About Sybase, Inc.

Sybase is the largest global enterprise software company exclusively focused on managing and mobilizing information from the data center to the point of action. Sybase provides open, cross-platform solutions that securely deliver information anytime, anywhere, enabling customers and partners to create an information edge. The world's most critical data in commerce, communications, finance, government and healthcare runs on Sybase. For more information, visit the Sybase Web site: http://www.sybase.com/.

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

Special Note: Statements concerning Sybase's future growth, prospects and new product releases are, by nature, forward-looking statements that involve a number of uncertainties and risks, and cannot be guaranteed. The words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "will" and similar expressions relating to Sybase and its management may identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are intended to reflect Sybase's current views with respect to future events and may ultimately prove to be incorrect or false. Factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially include shifts in customer demand, rapid technology changes, competitive factors and unanticipated delays in scheduled product availability. These and other risks are detailed from time to time in Sybase's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, its annual report on Form 10-K and its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q (copies of which can be viewed on Sybase's Web site).

Sybase, Inc.

CONTACT: Lorna Fernandes of Sybase, Inc., +1-925-236-4107,
lorna.fernandes@sybase.com; Ruth Busbee of Citigate Cunningham,
+1-415-618-8739, rbusbee@citigatecunningham.com, for Sybase

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

Tektronix Wins Electron d'Or Award for Industry's First 20GHz Real Time OscilloscopeDPO/DSA72004 Ultra-High Performance Oscilloscope Voted Best Test and Measurement Product of the Year 2007

BEAVERTON, Ore., June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tektronix, Inc. , a leading worldwide provider of test, measurement and monitoring instrumentation, announced that it has won a prestigious 'Electron d'Or' award. Tektronix' ultra-high performance oscilloscope with 20 GHz real-time bandwidth and 50 GS/s simultaneous sampling rate was selected as the most innovative product of the previous twelve months in the category of test and measurement.

The Electron d'Or awards recognize true innovation in technology, and in particular products that are likely to have a significant impact on the market and future applications. Recipients of the awards are chosen by a jury of industry experts, in conjunction with the editors of Electronique, the leading French electronics monthly magazine published by Groupe Tests. This year is the tenth annual awards and there are prizes in 12 categories.

"The DPO/DSA72004 oscilloscope was chosen as the clear winner in the test and measurement category because it provides unmatched specifications and analysis resources," said Philippe Schwartz, editor-in-chief at Electronique. "It offers more performance than any alternative real-time oscilloscope with its unique 20 GHz bandwidth and 50 GS/s sampling speed per channel, two characteristics that will be very beneficial for the high speed serial data applications of today and tomorrow."

"The DPO/DSA72004 is already benefiting our customers by delivering the performance they need for high-speed multi-lane serial data applications and processor buses," said Brian Reich, general manager, Performance Oscilloscope Product Line, Tektronix. "Receipt of the prestigious Electron d'Or Award reinforces the Tektronix track record of innovation. The DPO/DSA72004 is a truly leadership product that offers unsurpassed performance. The oscilloscopes complement other recent Tektronix product introductions and are an integral part of a high-speed serial data test bench for the new digital world."

New generations of consumer, computing, communications, and video products and systems are emerging that use faster, wider information buses and interconnects -- often using serial data architectures -- within the underlying semiconductors and IC components. Ultra-high performance oscilloscopes are required to capture the frequency harmonics of high-speed serial signals to make accurate and repeatable measurements. The DPO/DSA72004 oscilloscope provides support on all channels for ultra-high bandwidth, deep memory, fast sample rate, and fast waveform capture rate. This is especially valuable for high-speed multi-lane serial data architectures where multi-channel analysis is needed for lane skew timing violations. The model is ideal for design engineers developing and testing state-of-the-art serial data applications, including PCI-Express 2, SATA 3, FB-DIMM II, HDMI 1.3, and 10Gbit/s Ethernet.

The DSA70000 Digital Serial Analyzer (DSA) oscilloscope family includes several models -- 20 GHz DSA72004, 16 GHz DSA71604 and 12.5 GHz DSA71254 -- which extend the Real-Time DPO performance platform introduced by Tektronix last summer with 4GHz-8GHz DSA models. The new digital real-time (DRT) models provide the best combination of performance to 20 GHz, 50 GS/s maximum sample rate per channel, and up to 200M memory across all four channels. A FastAcq acquisition mode waveform capture rate greater than 300,000 per second -- about 1000 times faster than any competing alternative -- with the DPX(R) parallel architecture signal processor yields both critical insight into signal behavior and in-depth analysis. The unequaled combination of DRT and DPO ultra-high performance on four channels simultaneously provides engineers with the industry-leading attributes they need for the most demanding test challenges.

About Tektronix

Tektronix is a leading supplier of test, measurement, and monitoring products, solutions and services for the communications, computer, and semiconductor industries -- as well as military/aerospace, consumer electronics, education and a broad range of other industries worldwide. With 60 years of experience, Tektronix enables its customers to design, build, deploy, and manage next-generation global communications networks, advanced and pervasive technologies. Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, Tektronix has operations in 19 countries worldwide. Tektronix' Web address is http://www.tektronix.com/.

Tektronix is a registered trademark of Tektronix, Inc. All other trade names referenced are the service marks, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Tektronix, Inc.

CONTACT: Gary Grossman of Tektronix, Inc., +1-503-627-1097,
gary.grossman@tektronix.com

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

Compuware Recognized for Leadership in Software Development by SD Times MagazineCompuware Optimal Continues to Garner Recognition as a Leader in Application Delivery Solutions

DETROIT, June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Compuware Corporation today announced that it has been named to BZ Media's fifth- annual SD Times 100 list for the fifth consecutive year. Compuware was recognized in the "Test and QA" and "Security" categories. The SD Times 100 recognizes the leaders and innovators of the software development industry.

"The winners of this year's SD Times 100 awards have demonstrated their leadership in shaping the software development industry," said David Rubinstein, Editor-in-Chief of SD Times. "We took into account each nominee's products and services, its reputation among development managers, and the new ideas it brought out. These select individuals and organizations are the ones we've identified as helping to move the art of development forward."

In the "Test and QA" category, SD Times Magazine editors wrote: "With perhaps the most diverse set of test tools offered, Compuware continues to excel equally in all areas, including unit, functional, load, performance and risk-based testing, and in requirements and even test-data management."

Regarding Compuware in the "Security" category, SD Times Magazine editors wrote: "An acknowledged leader in software testing moves into the security arena with a white- and black-box testing tool upgraded to scan potential security flaws from inside Microsoft Visual Studio."

"It's an honor to once again have the SD Times editors name Compuware to the SD Times 100 list," said Larry Angeli, Vice President of Marketing at Compuware Corporation. "To be recognized for five years in a row underscores Compuware's continuing strength and leadership in the testing/QA and security markets and our commitment to deliver IT value to our customers by helping them to ensure the quality and security of their enterprise applications."

Compuware Optimal helps IT organizations consistently deliver high quality applications to the business. Compuware's business-driven application delivery approach builds business requirements, quality and performance into the application from the earliest phases of the development life cycle. Using these powerful solutions, IT organizations can more efficiently and effectively deliver high-quality applications to maximize business value.

Compuware Corporation

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

Press Contact Kayla White, Compuware Communications and Investor Relations, kayla.white@compuware.com, 313-227-1402 For Sales and Marketing Information Compuware Corporation, One Campus Martius, Detroit, MI 48226, 800-521-9353, http://www.compuware.com/

Compuware Corporation

CONTACT: Kayla White of Compuware Communications and Investor Relations,
+1-313-227-1402, kayla.white@compuware.com

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

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Synopsys Announces Virtual Platform for Marvell's PXA3xx Application ProcessorsDevelopment Environment Boosts Design Quality and Shortens Time-to-Market by Up to Nine Months

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Synopsys, Inc. , a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced the availability of the DesignWare(R) VPXA3 Virtual Platform for development of smartphones, hand-held and consumer electronics devices that use Marvell PXA3xx XScale technology next-generation application processor. The DesignWare VPXA3 Virtual Platform is now available to engineers who want to evaluate and use the Marvell PXA3xx in their portable and handheld devices. Synopsys' Virtual Platforms improve design quality and shorten time-to-market by allowing the software team to start software development up to nine months before the silicon prototype is available. By continuously integrating the software and hardware before hardware is available, developers are able to find and fix significant software and hardware integration issues before tape-out.

The DesignWare VPXA3 Virtual Platform provides software engineers with a high-speed, pre-silicon software execution environment that allows the development of system-on-chip- (SoC) related software before hardware is available. The Virtual Platform technology enables the creation of a software model of a complete system that fully mirrors the functionality of a complex, multicore hardware platform. The DesignWare Virtual Platforms combine high- speed processor instruction-set simulators and high-level, fully functional transaction-level models (TLMs) of the hardware building blocks to provide a high-level model of the hardware to the software developer.

Synopsys also provides the complete hardware/software development and validation environment for designers using the Marvell PXA application processors. Engineers at Marvell Technology, a leader in storage, communications and consumer silicon solutions, used the DesignWare VPXA3 Virtual Platform for pre- and post-silicon software development, hardware/software integration, and system validation. The DesignWare VPXA3 Virtual Platform helped Marvell engineers shorten time-to-market and improve design quality, and also allowed them to execute their software -- including the post-silicon software tests -- before the hardware was available.

"We turned to Synopsys to help us improve our system integration and validation. Synopsys Virtual Platform methodologies allowed our software engineers to begin development using functional hardware models," said Sam Arditi, senior vice president, Marvell Cellular and Handheld Group. "This helped us shorten time-to-volume. Synopsys' fast delivery and high quality Virtual Platform also saved us development costs and reduced the integration risk as we introduced our PXA3xx application processor to the highly competitive handheld and consumer markets.

The Marvell PXA3xx family of application processors was designed for feature-rich handsets, smartphones, GPS navigation systems, wireless handhelds and other consumer electronics devices. Marvell application processors deliver high-resolution VGA multimedia performance with the extended battery life required for today's advanced 3G video and audio applications.

"Synopsys' Virtual Platforms are enabling software teams to develop, validate, and integrate their software months before a silicon prototype is available," said Joachim Kunkel, vice president and general manager, Synopsys Solutions Group. "A great example of this is how Marvell was able to introduce the device software, consisting of boot code, device drivers and operating systems, along with their PXA3xx next-generation application processor by using the DesignWare VPXA3 Virtual Platform."

Availability

Synopsys' DesignWare VPXA3 Virtual Platform software development environment systems are available now. For more information on Synopsys DesignWare Virtual Platforms, go to http://www.synopsys.com/virtualplatform.

About Synopsys

Synopsys, Inc. is a world leader in electronic design automation (EDA) software for semiconductor design. The company delivers technology-leading system and semiconductor design and verification platforms, IC manufacturing and yield optimization solutions, semiconductor intellectual property and design services to the global electronics market. These solutions enable the development and production of complex integrated circuits and electronic systems. Through its comprehensive solutions, Synopsys addresses the key challenges designers and manufacturers face today, including power management, accelerated time to yield and system-to-silicon verification. Synopsys is headquartered in Mountain View, California, and has more than 60 offices located throughout North America, Europe, Japan and Asia. Visit Synopsys online at http://www.synopsys.com/.

Synopsys and DesignWare are registered trademarks of Synopsys, Inc. Any other trademarks or registered trademarks mentioned in this release are the intellectual property of their respective owners.

Editorial Contacts: Yvette Huygen Synopsys, Inc. 650-584-4547 yvetteh@synopsys.com Ellen Van Etten MCA 970-778-6094 evanetten@mcapr.com

Synopsys, Inc.

CONTACT: Yvette Huygen of Synopsys, Inc., +1-650-584-4547,
yvetteh@synopsys.com; Ellen Van Etten of MCA, +1-970-778-6094,
evanetten@mcapr.com, for Synopsys, Inc.

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

Slip Into Something More Comfortable: Microsoft's New Desktop Offers Superior Wireless Ergonomic ExperienceStudy shows that the average consumer spends almost six hours each day on the computer.

REDMOND, Wash., June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continuing its history of setting new benchmarks for desktop innovation and ergonomic design, Microsoft Corp. today launched the Natural(R) Ergonomic Desktop 7000 -- the pinnacle of comfort. With the average consumer spending approximately six hours per day on their computer(1), Microsoft responded to the growing need for comfortable peripherals with its new desktop that makes optimal use of the ergonomic designs of the bestselling wired keyboard(2), the Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000, and the award-winning Natural Wireless Laser Mouse 6000. Combining best-in-class ergonomic design and 2.4 GHz technology for a confident wireless connection, the Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000 represents the ultimate wireless desktop experience and makes time spent on the computer more comfortable and productive.

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Microsoft consistently delivers products that align with the way consumers are using technology. More time on the computer means a greater need for comfort, and Microsoft Hardware's in-house ergonomists have provided desktop users' tired fingers, sore wrists and aching necks with comfortable products, including the following:

-- 2006. The first-ever Natural mouse, the Natural Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 -- 2005. Comfort Curve design, which offers natural wrist and arm alignment to improve overall posture -- 2005. The Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000, the current best-selling wired keyboard in the United States -- 2003. The first wireless ergonomic desktop, the Wireless Optical Desktop Pro -- 1994. The first affordable split keyboard, the Natural keyboard. Its fixed alternative design was found to reduce symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome(3). -- 1993. The first Microsoft(R) ergonomic mouse Cutting the Cord

In addition to comfort, Microsoft enables outstanding productivity with this desktop through the inclusion of 2.4 GHz wireless technology. The wireless technology allows users to enjoy these features:

-- Wireless freedom. Users can sit back and click up to 30 feet away from the transceiver, even if it's out of sight. Eliminating wires on the desk also means less clutter and a more organized space. -- Confident connection with virtually no interference. Intelligent technology "hops" frequency when it encounters interference, making this ideal for corporate or home environments with multiple computers. -- Easy setup and use. Users can just plug in the tiny transceiver and start typing.

"We're very excited to deliver this product to help make the time our customers spend on their computers more comfortable," said Dan Odell, Ph.D., user researcher and ergonomist, Hardware Group at Microsoft. "The Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000 combines the best of technology and comfort with 30-foot range, 2.4 GHz wireless technology and groundbreaking ergonomic design."

Breakthrough "Gull Wing" Keyboard

Taking the award-winning design from Microsoft's bestselling Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 and adding wireless connectivity, the keyboard includes several features for supreme PC comfort. The design even provides health benefits since fixed alternative keyboard designs, such as the Microsoft Natural design, have been associated with a significant reduction of carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms(3). The keyboard has a cushioned wrist rest in addition to these ergonomic features:

-- Proprietary "gull wing" design. Brings the keys closer to the user's fingers, reducing reach and unnecessary motion while encouraging a more natural position -- Optional palm rest. For a 7-degree reversed slope to encourage better arm and wrist alignment -- 12-degree split and 14-degree gable. To encourage better wrist and arm alignment, allowing users to work and play on their computer in a more natural and instinctive position

The keyboard features a two-color battery life indicator that warns users when it is time to replace batteries; red means the batteries are running low on power, and solid green glows and then fades away when new batteries are inserted. In addition, the keyboard includes great productivity features, including easy-to-access forward and back buttons; Zoom, a slider to zoom in and out when navigating large documents or images; and customizable Hot Keys such as Mail, Web/Home, Search and more.

Baseball-Inspired Mouse Is a Home Run

Included with the Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000 is the newest version of Microsoft's ergonomic mouse, the Natural Wireless Laser Mouse 7000, outfitted with superior comfort and best-in-class wireless technology. The mouse is identical in design to the recently launched Natural Wireless Laser Mouse 6000, with the addition of 2.4 GHz wireless technology. The mouse's Natural design was inspired by the shape of a baseball and driven by the way a hand rests in a relaxed state, with the wrist more parallel to the side of the body and the fingers maintaining their relaxed curl. Signature Natural design elements include these:

-- Vertical right side. Allows the user to rest comfortably on the side of the hand, rather than on the carpal tunnel area -- Elevated thumb scoop. Keeps the user's hand in a more natural position by rotating the hand into a more vertical position, a posture that has been associated with a reduction in carpal tunnel pressure

The mouse also features a two-color battery life indicator that warns users when it is time to replace batteries. Innovative software features include the Instant Viewer, which displays all open windows at once so users can easily switch between applications for added productivity, and Magnifier, which delivers real-time magnification on any section of the screen, making viewing and editing of hard-to-see text or pictures easier than ever. Finally, the mouse features High Definition Laser Technology for more precise, responsive and smooth tracking.

Pricing and Availability

The Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000 is scheduled to be widely available by July 2007 for an estimated retail price of $149.95 (U.S.)(4).

The Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000 is now available for special pre-sale on Amazon.com and will ship in July when the product is widely released.

About Microsoft Hardware

For more than two decades, the Hardware Group has employed innovative engineering, cutting-edge industrial design and extensive usability testing to create products of exceptional quality and durability that enhance the software experience and strengthen the connection between consumers and their PC. Microsoft Hardware leads the industry in ergonomic engineering, industrial design, and hardware/software compatibility, offering consumers an easier, more convenient and more enjoyable computing experience. Microsoft IntelliMouse(R) Explorer, which was launched in 1999, earned a place on PCWorld.com's December 2005 list of "The 50 Greatest Gadgets of the Past 50 Years" as the first mainstream optical mouse that "brought gunk-free pointing devices" to a broad consumer base. More information about the Hardware Group is available at http://www.microsoft.com/hardware.

About Microsoft

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

(1) Sommerich, C., "A Survey of Desktop and Notebook Computer Use by Professionals," Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 26th meeting, 2002, pp. 1124-1128.

(2) Source: The NPD Group, U.S. Retail & Commercial Tracking Service, January 2006 to March 2007

(3) HCI 2003, "The effect of alternative keyboards on musculoskeletal symptoms and disorders"

(4) Actual prices may vary.

Microsoft, Natural and IntelliMouse are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

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CONTACT: Kerry Gentes of Edelman, +1-206-223-1606,
kerry.gentes@edelman.com, Brittany Turner of Edelman, +1-206-223-1606,
brittany.turner@edelman.com, both for Microsoft Corp.

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

Gefen Launches Wireless USB Solution Based On ExtremeUSB At Infocomm 07The wireless USB 2.0 extender compliments Gefen's wide range of solutions focused at the pro audio/video and home connectivity market.

BURNABY, BC, June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Icron Technologies Corporation (TSX Venture: IT), the developers of ExtremeUSB(R) announced that Gefen Inc, of Woodland Hills, California, has launched a wireless USB 2.0 extender based on Icron's ExtremeUSB technology at this years InfoComm 07 show in Anaheim, CA from June 19th to the 21st.

The Gefen wireless USB extender supports the connection of hi-speed USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices up to 100 feet from the computer. It works with both Apple (OSX) and PC (Windows, Linux) systems using Icron Technologies' ExtremeUSB based on 802.11g technology. The receiver is a four-port USB hub that can support multiple devices by adding additional hubs. Data can be delivered at high speeds, thanks to optimized circuitry.

"We believe this reliable and wireless method of USB extension will significantly enhance the way systems operate well into the future," said Hagai Gefen, president and CEO. "Subsequent versions will also support multiple receiver hubs connected to one sender unit, allowing a same time distribution that delivers data real-time with no cables."

Like most of Gefen's extender solutions, the wireless USB 2.0 extender uses small sender and receiver units connected to the computer and to the extended USB devices. No cables are needed to link sender to the receiver, which allows connection to cameras, keyboards, printers, hard drives or any USB 2.0 devices at distances up to 100 feet away.

"We are pleased that our partnership with Gefen continues to grow with the addition of the wireless USB 2.0 product to their portfolio," stated Robert Eisses, President and CEO of Icron Technologies. "Hagai and his team are the industry leaders in providing high quality solutions to the pro audio video market, and the home connectivity space."

Gefen's plug and play wireless USB 2.0 extender requires no upgrades, software installation, or user configuration and is compatible with all USB devices working on all operating systems. Demos will be provided throughout Infocomm 07 at Booth 6237, and the product is expected to be available for sale by show time.

About Gefen Inc.

A leader in the high definition digital domain, Gefen delivers advanced technologies with multiplatform extension, switching, distribution and conversion capabilities. Gefen equipment is utilized all over the world in professional AV/IT and consumer electronics/home theater environments. Their add-on hardware maximizes system functionality and enhances operability by enabling AV systems to go beyond their original functionalities. Solutions support an array of connectivity interfaces including HDMI, DVI, dual link DVI, HD-SDI, SDI, VGA, RCA, USB, Firewire and RS-232. A selection of high quality cabling is also available. Additional information may be found at http://www.gefen.com/

About Icron Technologies Corp http://www.icron.com/

Icron Technologies Corporation's patented ExtremeUSB(R) technology extends the range of USB in wired environments and enables wireless USB over any RF technology. ExtremeUSB is the only USB-IF compliant extension solution and is deployed globally in a wide range of applications including: industrial automation, medical device, aerospace, KVM and computer networking. ExtremeUSB technology is available in a variety of formats including technology licenses, OEM modules, developer kits, as well as branded and private-label products.

Icron is a publicly traded corporation and trades under the symbol "IT" on the TSX Venture Exchange. For more information on the company and its products, please visit http://www.icron.com/.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: Except for statements of historical fact, all statements in this news release -- including, without limitation, statements regarding financial estimates and future plans and objectives of Icron -- are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate; actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.

CONTACT: Gefen Media Contact: Linda Morgan, Phone: (610) 436-4759, Linda@gefen.com; Icron Media Contact: Brigitta Shore, Phone: (604) 729-9479, brigitta.shore@icron.com; Icron Investor Relations: The Howard Group, David Gordon, Phone: (403) 221-0915, david@howardgroupinc.com, Fax: (403) 237-8387, For more information: http://www.howardgroupinc.com/insight/insight.htm

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CONTACT: Gefen Media Contact: Linda Morgan, Phone: (610) 436-4759,
Linda@gefen.com; Icron Media Contact: Brigitta Shore, Phone: (604) 729-9479,
brigitta.shore@icron.com; Icron Investor Relations: The Howard Group, David
Gordon, Phone: (403) 221-0915, david@howardgroupinc.com, Fax: (403) 237-8387,
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Customer Demand Drives Rapid Growth of High-Performance Computing on Wall Street, Reports New Microsoft SurveyMore than 75 percent of capital markets firms plan on expanding their high-performance capacity in the next 12 to 18 months, states survey of more than 150 experts at U.S. firms.

NEW YORK, June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Capital markets firms are rapidly adding capacity for their high-performance computing environments to meet increased customer demand, and performance, not price, is the primary purchase factor, reports a new survey released today by Microsoft Corp. at the 2007 Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Technology Management Conference & Exhibit.

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The Microsoft High-Performance Computing Capital Markets Survey 2007, sponsored by Microsoft and conducted by New York-based GfK Custom Research North America, found that 78 percent of respondents plan on expanding their high-performance computing capacity in the next 12 to 18 months. This increase is being fueled by customer demand for faster computer-simulated modeling, testing and analysis of financial data.

"High-performance computing is a critical success factor for capital markets firms to expand their businesses, and we're seeing a real investment in innovative software to make that happen," said Craig Saint-Amour, director of capital markets solutions in the U.S. Financial Services Group at Microsoft. "This research confirms what we've been witnessing in the market -- that capital markets firms remain on the cutting edge, and that the dot-com bust of the early 2000s has now turned into a period of reinvestment for firms seeking technologies to help them grow."

The online survey was conducted in June 2007 and includes responses from high-performance computing users in the capital markets industry. Significant findings include these:

-- Forty-five percent of respondents reported that customer demand is currently driving the growth of their firm's high-performance computing needs. -- Twenty-four percent of respondents reported that they plan on increasing the capacity of their high-performance computing environments by 1,000 nodes or more in the next 12 to 18 months. -- Forty-seven percent reported that performance is the most important factor when purchasing an operating system to run high-performance computing applications. -- Eighty-three percent are considering a Microsoft(R) high-performance computing solution for their next appropriate project. -- Sixty-two percent report that Microsoft Office Excel(R) is the most widely used application in their high-performance computing environment. -- Sixty percent are currently using a 64-bit operating system to run their high-performance computing projects. -- Sixty-three percent report that they deploy their high-performance computing environments as a centralized or shared utility.

Recent hardware and software advances, such as more powerful, lower-cost processors and the launch of Microsoft Windows(R) Compute Cluster Server 2003, have made it easier for analysts, traders and portfolio managers to access high-performance computing tasks. As a result, these professionals can easily ascertain the relationship between risks and profitability and quickly perform high-value business functions.

"With the correct high-performance infrastructure in place, capital markets firms can handle larger volumes of data faster and with greater agility," said Jeff Wierer, senior product manager for high-performance computing at Microsoft. "In addition, firms can reduce time-to-market for innovative product solutions; make smarter, faster trade and risk management decisions; reduce investment and operational risk; and improve profitability."

About the Microsoft High-Performance Computing Capital Markets Survey 2007

GfK Custom Research North America conducted the Microsoft High-Performance Computing Capital Markets Survey 2007 in June and garnered responses from 154 qualified high-performance computing users at capital markets firms. Survey respondents work for investment banks, brokerage firms, hedge funds, online investment companies, financial advisory companies and financial planning companies. Each respondent is a user, application manager, developer, evaluator, recommender or authorizer of purchase decisions for hardware and software related to technical computing.

About GfK Custom Research North America

GfK Roper Public Affairs & Media is a division of GfK Custom Research North America specializing in customized public opinion polling, media & communications research, and corporate reputation measurement in the US and globally. In addition to delivering a broad range of customized research studies, GfK Roper Public Affairs & Media draws from GfK's syndicated consumer tracking services, Roper Reports US and Roper Reports Worldwide, which monitor consumer values, beliefs, attitudes and behaviors in the US and 30 other countries.

Headquartered in New York, GfK Custom Research, North America is part of the GfK Group. With home offices in Nuremberg, Germany, the GfK Group is among the top-five market research organizations in the world. Its activities cover five business divisions: Custom Research, Retail and Technology, Consumer Tracking, Media, and Healthcare. In addition to 13 subsidiaries in Germany, the GfK Group has more than 130 subsidiaries and affiliates in over 70 countries. For more information, visit http://www.gfkamerica.com/.

About Microsoft in Financial Services

About Microsoft

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

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Benchmark Results for Sun Fire X4600 Server Running Solaris 10 Demonstrate Industry-Best Speed and Reliability in Processing Heavy Market Data Workload

(SIFMA), June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sun Microsystems, Inc. today announced new benchmark performance results from its Sun Fire (TM) x4600 server, the industry's only 8-socket x86-based server from a tier-one server vendor. The Securities Technology Analysis Center (STAC) benchmark test measured the performance of the Sun Fire x4600 servers running Wombat Financial software on the Solaris(TM) 10 Operating System (OS). Handling the heaviest possible data load a client site could demand, the server achieved an exceptionally rapid processing speed - processing 359,000 messages per second, while reducing latency to just 511 µsec.

Millions of trades per second are communicated electronically by trading communities around the world. Just one millisecond of network delay can determine whether an order is successfully filled, making a server's processing speed and reliability a critical component of a capital markets firm's competitive edge. The results of the benchmark demonstrate that the Sun Fire x4600 series is excellently equipped to help capital markets firms compete on transaction speed and reliability.

The benchmark tested the capacity of the 8-socket Sun Fire x4600 server to handle the industry's heaviest market data workload through the Wombat Market Data Platform under two distribution scenarios from the Options Price Reporting Authority (OPRA). OPRA data rates are the most challenging in the industry, and the most likely to lead to server sprawl in customer data centers. During testing, the Sun Fire x4600 server running the Solaris 10 OS delivered an impressive per-server Wombat throughput of OPRA data with 359,000 updates per second. At this rate, two x4600 servers at full utilization could accommodate OPRA's total capacity upgrade in January 2008. Wombat's software was selected for the benchmark because it is generally regarded as the fastest and widely used market data platform in the algorithmic trading market.

The system tested featured Wombat Financial Software's feed handlers and new MAMA 4 market data platform API over 29West's Latency Busters Messaging (LBM) middleware. The servers were running the latest Solaris 10 11/06 OS release and contained dual core AMD Opteron (R) 2.8 GHZ processors. The test harness replayed recorded OPRA data at controlled rates and used standard Wombat test tools and procedures.

More information on this benchmark test can be found at http://www.stacresearch.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43&Itemi d=33 .

About Sun Microsystems, Inc.

A singular vision -- "The Network Is The Computer" -- guides Sun in the development of technologies that power the world's most important markets. Sun's philosophy of sharing innovation and building communities is at the forefront of the next wave of computing: the Participation Age. Sun can be found in more than 100 countries and on the Web at http://sun.com/.

Sun, Sun Microsystems, the Sun logo, and Sun Fire and The Network Is The Computer are trademarks of Sun Microsystems Inc. in the United States and other countries. AMD, Opteron, the AMD logo, the AMD Opteron logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices. Wombat and MAMA are trademarks of Wombat Financial Software Inc.

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Sun Microsystems, Inc.

CONTACT: Elissa Ehrlich of Bite Communications, +1-212-857-9397, cell
+1-646-228-8960, elissa.ehrlich@bitepr.com, for Sun Microsystems, Inc.

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

UTStarcom Delivers Video Mail With Implicity(TM)New Platform Expands on UTStarcom's Field-Proven, All-IP Messaging Solution

CHICAGO, June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NXTCOMM -- UTStarcom, Inc. , a global leader in IP-based, end-to-end networking solutions and services, today introduced its Implicity(TM) platform into the company's converged IP Messaging solution portfolio. Implicity will make its debut at UTStarcom Booth #4068 at NXTCOMM, June 18-21, in Chicago.

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The Implicity platform continues to offer many of the IP messaging and service delivery benefits available with UTStarcom's first-generation Personal Communications Management System (PCMS) platform, but has been enhanced to include many new and exciting features such as multimedia and video mail capabilities.

"The debut of Implicity demonstrates UTStarcom's commitment to providing carriers with the evolution path towards IMS," said David King, senior vice president of international sales and marketing at UTStarcom, Inc. "This platform enables us to now offer operators a cost-effective approach to their IMS deployments around the world by delivering an intriguing new, interactive messaging experience to their customers."

Enhanced and Distributed Network Architecture

Implicity is an enhanced IP messaging platform that supports many network architecture designs, including those used by wireless and broadband subscribers. This SIP-based system provides carrier-class system reliability on agnostic, non-proprietary technology, and it does not require any complex, underlying specialized hardware - making it easy to customize.

Scalable and Flexible Platform

UTStarcom's Implicity platform maintains the bandwidth parameters to handle millions of subscribers at entry-level cost performance, and it has the capability of supporting a Centrex/wholesale model. This new IP platform also supports an intuitive service creation environment that houses an emergency notification application, location-based services and additional products.

With UTStarcom's Implicity, carriers can provide converged, rich revenue- generating services, including video e-mail, instant messaging, standard e- mail, voicemail and conferencing through an IMS-enabling architecture. The interoperability capabilities of this platform also will enable residential, mobile and business-centric users to communicate with and gain immediate access to voice and data messages stored on any of their other handheld devices - from equipped cell phones to PDAs, smartphones and SIP phones.

"UTStarcom's new Implicity platform truly offers the next generation of IP messaging and data transfer," said Brian Caskey, vice president of worldwide marketing for UTStarcom, Inc. "As the industry is evolving, UTStarcom will continue to stay ahead of the curve by working with our clients - and their end users - to develop and deploy the technologies that will enable them to stay competitive in the marketplace."

About UTStarcom, Inc.

UTStarcom is a global leader in IP-based, end-to-end networking solutions and international service and support. The company sells its broadband, wireless, and handset solutions to operators in both emerging and established telecommunications markets around the world. UTStarcom enables its customers to rapidly deploy revenue-generating access services using their existing infrastructure, while providing a migration path to cost-efficient, end-to-end IP networks. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Alameda, California, the company has research and design operations in the United States, Canada, China, Korea and India. UTStarcom is a FORTUNE 1000 company.

For more information about UTStarcom, visit the company's Web site at http://www.utstar.com/.

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CONTACT: Andy Tennille, Senior Manager, Public Relations of UTStarcom,
Inc. +1-510-814-4421, andy.tennille@utstar.com; or Joseph Agbasi, Account
Executive of Edelman, +1-404-262-3000, Joseph.agbasi@edelman.com, for
UTStarcom, Inc.

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

Mattson Technology Expands Logic Position With Win From Major Microprocessor ManufacturerSuprema(TM) Strip Systems To Produce High-Performance Processors

FREMONT, Calif., June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mattson Technology, Inc. , a leading supplier of advanced process equipment used to manufacture semiconductors, today announced multiple Suprema(TM) strip system orders from a major microprocessor manufacturer. The chipmaker will use Suprema at its most advanced 300 millimeter (mm) fab to ramp production of its next-generation microprocessors. These orders are the latest in a series of wins for Suprema, which is already being used by eight other major chipmakers in China, Europe, Korea, Japan and Taiwan for its exceptional productivity and advanced processing capabilities.

"After an extensive evaluation, this global microprocessor manufacturer selected Suprema over the incumbent supplier's strip system based on Suprema's industry-leading throughput and superior defect performance," said Neal A. Holmlund, vice president and general manager of Mattson Technology's Surface Cleaning Products Group. "Suprema has been leading in the memory market as a result of its technological strength, and this new customer win validates our high-performance strip tool's ability to meet the stringent technical and economic requirements for the logic segment."

Suprema combines Mattson's proprietary inductively coupled plasma (ICP) technology with an innovative handling architecture designed to provide the greatest productivity per square meter of fab space, the lowest cost-of-ownership, the industry's highest throughput and best defect performance for bulk strip applications, as well as maximum process performance for high-dose implant strip (HDIS), descum and resist recess processes.

About Mattson Technology, Inc.

Mattson Technology, Inc. is the leading supplier of dry strip equipment and the second largest supplier of rapid thermal processing equipment in the global semiconductor industry. The company's strip and RTP equipment utilize innovative technology to deliver advanced processing performance and productivity gains to semiconductor manufacturers worldwide for the fabrication of current- and next-generation devices. For more information, please contact Mattson Technology, Inc., 47131 Bayside Parkway, Fremont, Calif. 94538. Telephone: (800) MATTSON/(510) 657-5900. Fax: (510) 492-5911. Internet: http://www.mattson.com/.

Mattson Technology Contact Lauren Vu Mattson Technology, Inc. tel +1-510-492-6518 fax +1-510-492-2800 lauren.vu@mattson.com

Mattson Technology, Inc.

CONTACT: Lauren Vu of Mattson Technology, Inc., +1-510-492-6518, fax,
+1-510-492-2800, lauren.vu@mattson.com

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

Oce Produces Award Winner with CoCreate OneSpace ModelingIndustry "Oscar" recognizes best in contemporary design

FORT COLLINS, Colo. and SINDELFINGEN, Germany, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- CoCreate Software, Inc., a leading provider of 3rd generation PLM software applications for high-tech electronics and machinery, today announced that CoCreate OneSpace Modeling was used to design the award-winning TDS700 printing system from Oce Technical Documentation Systems.

The TDS700 recently won the International Forum Product Design Gold Award. The Gold Award, often called the Design Oscar, is one of the world's oldest and most reputable awards for product design.

Judges chose the Oce TDS700 from more than 2000 entrants because of its innovative design, usability and commitment to a healthy environment-the printer emits the lowest dust, ozone, heat and sound in its class.

"We are proud that Oce used OneSpace Modeling to design this printing system," says William Gascoigne, CEO CoCreate Software GmbH. "To see our software associated with such acclaimed awards underlines how a Dynamic Modeling based approach to 3D is essential for companies that demand superior flexibility and innovation from their development process."

Oce used OneSpace Modeling throughout the design of the TDS700. The software proves especially valuable for work on designs that require frequent adjustments and short design cycles.

"CoCreate's OneSpace Modeling helped us design quickly without shying away from new or better ideas," says Arjen Wind, Product Designer for the TDS700. "OneSpace Modeling is very easy to use, and you can make changes, even late in the design process, with just a mouse click. A history based modeler could not have matched it."

By allowing several departments to design, analyze and document products from the same 3D files, OneSpace Modeling connects Oce design teams with mechanical engineering departments and keeps design and communications clear and succinct. This in turn keeps the company streamlined and competitive, especially in a fast-changing business environment.

"With OneSpace Modeling, we create reliable, compact, and easy-to-use printers," says Wind. "OneSpace Modeling helps us realize all our design ideas, which in turn helps us produce award-winning products like the TDS700."

About Oce

Oce is a leading provider of digital printing and document management for professionals. The company's solutions are based on Oce's advanced software applications that deliver documents and data over internal networks and the Internet to printing devices and archives locally and around the world. Supporting the workflow solutions are Oce digital printers, wide format printers and scanners, considered the most reliable and productive in the world. Oce also offers a wide range of display graphics, consulting and document management outsourcing solutions.

Oce N.V. employs some 24,000 people worldwide. The company generated revenues of 3.1 billion euro and net profit of 57 million euro in 2006. Oce is active in appproximately 80 countries and maintains research and manufacturing centers throughout Europe and the USA. For more information about Oce, visit http://www.oce.com/.

About CoCreate(R)

CoCreate Software is for leaders in high-tech electronics and machinery, and other innovative companies facing intense time to market pressure. Many of the world's best known product development companies depend on CoCreate in order to achieve unprecedented speed and flexibility.

CoCreate's 3rd generation approach to product lifecycle management (3G PLM) streamlines the process of planning, developing and manufacturing products. As the world's #1 provider of Dynamic Modeling based software, CoCreate is the ideal platform for lean product development.

You can find CoCreate's award winning software, resellers, and services in more than 30 countries and on the Web at http://www.cocreate.com/.

CoCreate and OneSpace are trademarks of CoCreate Software GmbH.

CoCreate Software, Inc.

CONTACT: Todd Black of CoCreate Software, Inc. North America,
+1-970-267-8120, todd_black@cocreate.com, or Chikage Toyama of CoCreate
Software Company, Japan\Asia-Pacific, +81.42.352.5652,
chikage_toyama@cocreate.com, or Thomas Roser of CoCreate Software GmbH, Europe,
+49.7031.951.2208, thomas_roser@cocreate.com

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Alcatel-Lucent Takes IP/MPLS Management to New Level With Addition of Control Plane Assurance ManagerExpanded IP/MPLS Management Solution Gives Carriers Unprecedented Manageability by Unifying Service, Routing, MPLS and Physical Infrastructure Management

CHICAGO, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced an extension to its unified IP/MPLS management portfolio with the launch of the Alcatel-Lucent 5650 Control Plane Assurance Manager (CPAM). The new solution is unique in its ability to provide fault prevention, monitoring and simplified troubleshooting for the IP control plane, allowing operators to proactively identify routing-related problems before they impact the network.

By seamlessly integrating the new Alcatel-Lucent 5650 CPAM and industry leading 5620 Service Aware Manager (SAM), Alcatel-Lucent offers one simple tool for network operators to intuitively manage the interdependence of service and IP/MPLS layers. As a result, operators are able to increase revenues and control costs and resources as they build, operate and scale their IP/MPLS networks.

"When expanding our IP based business, scaling network operations becomes a significant issue," said Hakan Aydin, IP department manager, Turk Telekom. "Retraining our entire workforce to become CLI driven IP experts is not realistic therefore we need management tools to simplify troubleshooting services over an IP/MPLS routed core. We looked at IP control plane tools but Alcatel-Lucent's expanded IP/MPLS management solution is far superior. One simple tool would offer integrated service and control plane management allowing our entire networking staff to monitor, validate and trouble shoot across all layers of the network resulting in unmatched operational efficiency."

The Alcatel-Lucent 5650 CPAM addresses two of the most significant challenges facing operators today: service failures, which impact revenue and restrict the operator's ability to meet tight Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and resource scaling as IP/MPLS operations expand.

Service failures are frequently due to control plane (IP routing) mis- configuration and the lack of tools that provide both visibility of the routing control plane operation and verification of its operational state. In contrast, the Alcatel-Lucent 5650 CPAM, coupled with the 5620 SAM, validates control plane configuration and issues malfunction alerts, which reduces troubleshooting time for service and MPLS infrastructure provisioning fall- outs and customer-reported problems. Scaling of scarce IP routing experts is also resolved by the 5650 CPAM solution. As the same tool is used by both routing and network staff, the number of service provider technical resources capable of independently troubleshooting each layer and understanding the cause and effect between layers is significantly expanded.

"Without effective management tools to simplify IP/MPLS operations, service providers face the large cost of re-training their workforce to develop expert IP knowledge or finding scarce IP routing specialists," said Mark Seery, Ovum-RHK Vice President of Switching and Routing. "Part of Alcatel-Lucent's success in the IP/MPLS market is derived from a comprehensive and innovative approach to management solutions that empower network operators to deliver operational excellence."

The Alcatel-Lucent 5650 CPAM receives real-time control plane visibility from the Alcatel-Lucent 7701 Control Plane Assurance Appliance (CPAA), which is part of the CPAM solution. The 7701 CPAA is an advanced hardware-based route listening device that non-intrusively monitors routing plane traffic and signaling in real-time. The 7701 CPAA leverages Alcatel-Lucent's mature and proven Service Routing Operating System (SR OS) enabling the 7701 CPAA to have a high degree of interoperability in multi-vendor IP customer networks. The 7701 CPAA is deployed at strategic points within the network to enable a distributed deployment model that scales to support the largest network.

"Alcatel-Lucent continues to produce innovations in the IP/MPLS networking and management domain that enable service providers to build networks with the high availability, simplicity and operational efficiency that today's services demand," said Basil Alwan, president of Alcatel-Lucent's IP activities. "The Alcatel-Lucent 5650 CPAM continues that tradition, delivering integrated control plane visibility and service management which are critical elements of advanced IP/MPLS routing deployments that support multi-service convergence on a single infrastructure."

Over 170 service providers in more than 65 countries around the world have selected the Alcatel-Lucent IP portfolio as key elements of their IP transformation, including massive, multi-year projects at AT&T, BT and Telstra. During the first quarter of 2007, Alcatel-Lucent reinforced its #2 position in IP/MPLS edge garnering 20% of the market according to Ovum-RHK.

For more information, visit: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/ipnews 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/

Alcatel-Lucent

CONTACT: Dick Muldoon, +1-908-582-1616, or rpmuldoon@alcatel-lucent.com;
or InvestorS, John DeBono, +1-908-582-7793, or debono@alcatel-lucent.com, both
of Alcatel-Lucent

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http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/ipnews

FEI Releases V600CE for High-Performance Circuit Edit and Design ValidationNew Gas Delivery System and End-pointing Capabilities Deliver Precise, Flexible Circuit Edit for Increased Success Rates

HILLSBORO, Ore., June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- FEI has introduced a new member of its V600 focused ion beam (FIB) family. The V600CE enables faster semiconductor design validation and performance optimization on today's 65nm and below devices. Featuring an advanced ion column technology, a versatile gas delivery system, and advanced end-pointing control, the V600CE delivers enhanced circuit edit capabilities.

Successful semiconductor companies rely on FIB-based circuit editing to get new electronics products to market faster. Circuit editing is an alternative to time-consuming mask and fabrication iterations, enabling faster verification and prototyping of new designs. However, as semiconductor geometries decrease to 45nm, and new materials are introduced, successful FIB-based circuit edit becomes more challenging. The V600CE is specifically designed to increase success rates, reducing development costs and time-to-market.

"Modern integrated circuit devices introduce significant challenges to circuit edit, including shrinking geometries, low-k dielectric materials, dummy metallization and high circuit densities," said FEI Product Marketing Manager Joseph Race. "The latest release in the V600 family demonstrates FEI's commitment to deploying our core technologies on an extensible, cost-effective circuit edit platform."

The V600CE improves etching planarity with its NanoChemix(TM) gas delivery system. Innovative gas handling accommodates a wide range of precursors for etching and deposition, and gas mixtures can be used to improve electrical performance of insulator depositions. The unique tri-nozzle delivery provides a symmetric, high-flux flow of agents. A dedicated central nozzle delivers the precursor for metal depositions, and dual opposing nozzles eliminate the shadowing that occurs in trenches milled using single-nozzle systems.

The new system also includes a dynamic end-point solution that improves operator control during critical applications. Live imaging of the active pattern is displayed on the user interface, and both stage current readings and secondary electron intensity for each active pattern are graphically displayed. The combination of these graphical monitors with the live milling image provides reliable end-pointing, resulting in higher edit success rates.

FEI will feature the V600CE and its entire suite of time- and cost-saving solutions for semiconductor manufacturers at SEMICON West, July 17-19, 2007 (Booth 2120, South Hall) at San Francisco's Moscone Center.

About FEI

FEI is a global leader in providing innovative instruments for nanoscale imaging, analysis and prototyping. FEI focuses on delivering solutions that provide groundbreaking results and accelerate research, development and manufacturing cycles for its customers in Semiconductor and Data Storage, Academic and Industrial R&D, and Life Sciences markets. With R&D centers in North America and Europe, and sales and service operations in more than 50 countries around the world, FEI's Tools for Nanotech(TM) are bringing the nanoscale within the grasp of leading researchers and manufacturers. More information can be found online at http://fei.com/.

This news release contains forward-looking statements about a new focused ion beam product and its capabilities. Factors that could affect these forward-looking statements include but are not limited to delays in the roll-out of the product, manufacturing or delivery delays and failure of the product to perform as expected due to technical or other reasons. Please also refer to our Form 10-K, Forms 10-Q, Forms 8-K and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for additional information on these factors and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. FEI assumes no duty to update forward-looking statements.

FEI

CONTACT: Dan Zenka, APR Global Public Relations of FEI Company,
+1-503-726-2695, dan.zenka@fei.com

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

Ruckus Wireless and EMBARQ Logistics Strike Smart Wi-Fi DealCustomers Eliminate Wires in the Home, Receive Better Coverage, Predictable Performance, and Less interference for In-Home Triple Play Services

CHICAGO, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- NXTCOMM CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION -- Ruckus Wireless, Inc., a market leader in next generation wireless networking, and EMBARQ Logistics, the deployment, distribution and logistics division of Embarq which offers supply chain solutions recognized for their innovation, effectiveness, and efficiency, today announced a distribution agreement that allows independent operating companies (IOCs) to enhance their in-home wireless offerings to accommodate emerging IPTV services.

Under the agreement, EMBARQ Logistics will distribute to IOCs the Ruckus MediaFlex and MetroFlex product lines. IOCs will then bundle the Ruckus MediaFlex and MetroFlex Wi-Fi solutions with their IPTV/triple play (video, Internet and voice) and broadband wireless services to uniquely support in- home distribution requirements.

IOCs Gain Competitive Differentiation

Unlike conventional consumer-grade Wi-Fi, Smart Wi-Fi leverages sophisticated high-gain smart antenna and quality of service technologies to provide wire-like performance when distributing multimedia applications over the air. This makes it possible to identify and prioritize different types of traffic and automatically steer Wi-Fi signals around obstacles and limit interference. These attributes are clear competitive differentiators for EMBARQ Logistics' IOC customers.

"We've solved how to turn the unlicensed Wi-Fi spectrum into a reliable medium for operators," said Bob Payne, vice president of North American Sales for Ruckus Wireless. "EMBARQ Logistics is well-known for carrying the highest quality products for IOCs and delivering unprecedented service and support. In only one year of shipping we have sold over 125,000 Smart Wi-Fi access points to carriers outside the U.S. to support IPTV and triple play services. By teaming with EMBARQ Logistics we hope to capitalize on the explosive growth in triple play services within the U.S. in 2007 and 2008."

Consumers Gain Extended Signal Range, More Predictable Performance

The result of the agreement will ultimately be more reliable and better performing wireless products and services for an IOC's consumer customers. For example, those who have a Ruckus MediaFlex product will experience fewer dead spots, two-to four times extended Wi-Fi signal range, higher wireless speeds and less interference.

"Ruckus Wireless is the only supplier of this type of cutting-edge equipment," said Brad Clark, vice president of Sales and Marketing at EMBARQ Logistics. "Their product combined with EMBARQ Logistics' industry-leading distribution and logistics capabilities and commitment to practical ingenuity will provide other broadband carriers with the tools to differentiate themselves in the marketplace. By working with us, IOCs will be able to give end-users superior wireless networking capabilities that fit their needs."

EMBARQ Logistics will carry the Ruckus MediaFlex 2825 router, the Ruckus MediaFlex 2111 adapter, the Ruckus MediaFlex 2925 hot spot system and the Ruckus MetroFlex 2211 dual-zone Wi-Fi modem.

The Ruckus MediaFlex suite of products is IPTV and triple-play ready, allowing IOCs to effectively compete against cable providers. The Ruckus products are based on patented Smart Wi-Fi technology that automatically adapts Wi-Fi signals to the changing environment, allowing the Wi-Fi signal to be steered around interference in real time thereby eliminating dead spots. It delivers unsurpassed density, supporting up to 20 concurrent voice calls, multiple high and standard definition IP video streams and 50 data clients.

Media Contacts David Callisch Ruckus Wireless david@ruckuswireless.com +1-408-504-5487 mobile Charles Fleckenstein EMBARQ Logistics Charles.m.fleckenstein@embarq.com +1-913-226-4132 mobile

Ruckus Wireless, Inc.

CONTACT: Media, David Callisch, Ruckus Wireless Inc.,
(cell) +1-408-504-5487, david@ruckuswireless.com; Charles Fleckenstein of
EMBARQ Logistics, (cell) +1-913-226-4132, Charles.m.fleckenstein@embarq.com

Web site: http://www.ruckuswireless.com/
http://www.embarq.com/

Spansion Garners Stack International's Silver Award

SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Spansion Inc. , the world's largest pure-play provider of Flash memory solutions, today announced that Stack International, an association of major electronics equipment manufacturers, has named Spansion one of three top-performing semiconductor companies in the industry.

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Spansion, which has a long tradition of supporting Stack, received the Silver Award in recognition of the company's consistent level of achievement and overall performance in meeting the quality, delivery and service criteria that Stack members demanded in 2006. This is the second year in a row Spansion has won the silver award and is a previous award winner as part of its predecessor company.

"We view this recognition by Stack as evidence that the many quality systems, processes and procedures Spansion has in place are appreciated by our customer base," said Adam Fogle, manager, Quality and Reliability Engineering for Spansion. "As a company, Spansion is focused on providing added value to our customers, and we're pleased that an association of Stack's caliber has recognized our emphasis on delivering the quality that its members deserve and expect."

Stack International's membership roster includes Rockwell Collins Inc., Honeywell International Inc., Smiths Aerospace, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Crane Aerospace and Electronics and United Technologies Corporation.

About Spansion

Spansion is a leading Flash memory solutions provider, dedicated to enabling, storing and protecting digital content in wireless, automotive, networking and consumer electronics applications. Spansion, previously a joint venture of AMD and Fujitsu, is the largest company in the world dedicated exclusively to designing, developing, manufacturing, marketing and selling Flash memory solutions. For more information, visit http://www.spansion.com/.

Spansion(R), the Spansion Logo, MirrorBit(R), MirrorBit(R) Eclipse(TM), ORNAND(TM), HD-SIM(TM) and combinations thereof, are trademarks of Spansion LLC in the US and other countries. Other names used are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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CONTACT: Laureen Chernow of Spansion Public Relations, +1-512-934-6475,
laureen.chernow@spansion.com, for Spansion Inc.

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