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Companies news of 2007-06-20 (page 2)

  • Getty Images Enters the Commercial Music Licensing BusinessCompany Embarks on Next Phase...
  • Atmel Offers Free Development Software for Its AVR 32-bit MicrocontrollersAVR32 Studio...
  • Atmel Offers Free Development Software for Its AVR 32-bit Microcontrollers
  • Tacoma Digestive Disease Center Selects Allscripts HealthMatics Office to Automate...
  • Share the Party This Summer With the enV Orange and Portable Speakers From LG and Verizon...
  • Solarflare Communications Tapes Out 10-Gigabit Ethernet Controller Chip Using Synopsys IC...
  • Access Integrated Technologies, Inc. Announces Fiscal 2007 Fourth Quarter and Year-End...
  • Ficoba Exposition Center Utilizes Axcess' Dual-Active(TM) RFID Automatic Recognition...
  • SRA International, Inc. to Acquire Constella Group, LLC
  • CIC Announces Credit Facility
  • Qiao Xing Universal Telephone, Inc. to Postpone the Filing of Its 2006 Annual Report on...
  • Secure Computing Fortifies Industry-Leading URL Filtering Solution With Next-Gen...
  • Mercury Computer Systems and PNNL Leverage Gaming Technology to Develop Solutions for...
  • Third Annual 'Tee It Up With AT&T' Global Charity Golf Tour Raises Awareness and Funds for...
  • Novell Announces Real-Time Linux Enhancements and Partnerships- SUSE Linux Enterprise Real...
  • WebMD Awarded Frost & Sullivan Market Leadership Award for WebMD Personal Health Record
  • One-in-Four Female Workers Have Experienced Discrimination or Unfair Treatment at Work,...
  • Errata Press Release From Autodesk
  • Turbodyne Targets $11 Billion Marine Air Handling Market With Its AirFlow-M(TM)
  • Microsoft Releases Connected Health Framework for Health Plans to Help Reduce Costs and...
  • Juma Technology Corp., Avaya's BusinessPartner of the Year for Converged Solutions, Begins...
  • Vyyo Selected by Cox Communications for Deployment of T1 Over HFC Solution for Business...
  • ComEd, Comverge Introduce Load Guard(TM) Automated Price Response Service
  • Connexion Technologies Selects Alcatel-Lucent's Fiber to the Home (FTTH)...
  • American Telecom Services Expands Into South American Market Through Prominent...
  • BEA Systems Positioned in the Leaders Quadrant for Analyst Firm's 2Q07 Application...
  • State of Georgia Implements Oracle's PeopleSoft Applications to Streamline Financial...
  • Yahoo! Signs Six Mobile Deals With Major Operators Across Asia PacificYahoo! to Reach...
  • BEA Systems Positioned in Leaders Quadrant of Analyst Firm's 2Q07 Application...
  • Circuit City Stores, Inc. Reports First Quarter Results



    Getty Images Enters the Commercial Music Licensing BusinessCompany Embarks on Next Phase of Digital Media Strategy with Acquisition of Pump Audio

    SEATTLE, June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Getty Images, Inc. , the world's leading creator and distributor of visual content, today announced that it has entered the commercial music licensing business with the acquisition of Pump Audio, a leading provider of quality independent music to content creators around the world. The acquisition marks Getty Images' entry into the music industry, a significant development in the company's ongoing strategy to build a comprehensive digital media offering to meet the growing content needs of media, advertising and corporate customers. Getty Images intends to streamline commercial music licensing to the benefit of both customers and creators of music.

    Getty Images now has a platform that allows customers to license pre- cleared, original professional quality music to enhance their broadcast, film, video, advertising and online projects. The music will, over time, be integrated into the various web sites of Getty Images, as well as being made available by the sales force of Getty Images. Getty Images believes that this acquisition provides an excellent entry into commercial music licensing as Pump Audio is a proven innovator, who has made it easier and more affordable for customers to license music for commercial use, while allowing artists to retain ownership of and profit from their music.

    The rapid growth of online and mobile multimedia platforms is driving an ever-expanding appetite for fresh digital content, including high quality, easily licensable music. This trend is expected to continue as new media absorbs an increasing share of consumer attention and marketing spend. The market for commercial music licensing for synchronization and performance rights is estimated to be in excess of $3 billion according to 2006 Enders Analysis data and Wall Street research.

    Getty Images now can meet customer needs in the expanding world of new media. Artists, labels and publishers will be more able to monetize their content and customers will find it easier to secure the high-quality, versatile music and creative content they need all in one place.

    "Getty Images has powered the forward momentum of the visual content industry over the past 12 years, delivering most of the major innovations and bringing new opportunities to our partners and customers. Today there is wide agreement in the music industry that the market for commercial music licensing is fragmented, inefficient and confusing, just as the imagery market once was," said Jonathan Klein, co-founder and CEO of Getty Images. "We are confident that bringing our digital distribution, e-commerce expertise and our customer relationships, as well as our understanding of intellectual property, to the music industry will have a similarly positive impact."

    "By joining Getty Images we will be creating a powerful, one-stop solution for our customers and for the growing 'new breed' of content creators that need music and images every day in order to be creative," said Steve Ellis, founder and CEO at Pump Audio. "Our unique music solution has, from the start, been driven by the desire to treat our artists fairly and to get them paid for the use of their music. The combination with Getty Images will give many more creative customers access to great original music, and at the same time will provide our contributing artists access to a huge, global marketplace."

    In the coming months, Getty Images plans to announce platforms and partnerships that will continue to expand the marketplace, providing creative solutions to customers and offering music owners additional ways to support their work. In addition to the independent artists whose content Pump Audio currently distributes, these platforms will offer incremental revenue opportunities for major labels and publishers and other owners of high-quality audio content.

    Getty Images has acquired Pump Audio for approximately $42 million. About Getty Images

    Getty Images is the world's leading creator and distributor of visual content and the first place creative professionals turn to discover, purchase and manage imagery. The company's award-winning photographers and imagery help customers create inspiring work which appears every day in the world's most influential newspapers, magazines, advertising campaigns, films, television programs, books and Web sites. Headquartered in Seattle, WA and serving customers in more than 100 countries, Getty Images believes in the power of imagery to drive positive change, educate, inform, and entertain. Visit Getty Images at http://gettyimages.com/.

    For more information, please contact:

    Press: Deb Trevino, VP, Communications, 206-925-6474, deb.trevino@gettyimages.com

    Investors: Alan Pickerill, Director, Investor Relations, 206-925-6355, alan.pickerill@gettyimages.com

    Getty Images, Inc.

    CONTACT: Deb Trevino, VP, Communications, +1-206-925-6474, or
    deb.trevino@gettyimages.com, or investors, Alan Pickerill, Director, Investor
    Relations, +1-206-925-6355, or alan.pickerill@gettyimages.com

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




    Atmel Offers Free Development Software for Its AVR 32-bit MicrocontrollersAVR32 Studio Supports all AVR32 Products and the Entire Toolchain

    SAN JOSE, Calif., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Atmel(R) Corporation announced today the release of the AVR(R)32 Studio, which ties together the entire tool-chain for code development for the AVR32 AP7 and UC3 families. AVR32 Studio integrates with the AVR32 GNU toolchain including GCC for building applications for AVR32.

    The AVR32 Studio Integrated Development Environment includes a source code editor with syntax highlighting and support for writing and debugging stand-alone and Linux(R) applications. It can fully control all development tools, such as the STK(R)1000 development board, EVK1100/1101 evaluation kits, JTAGICE mkII emulator and AVR32 Network Gateway kit.

    "AVR32 Studio again proves Atmel's devotion to making powerful but easy to use development tools. Our main criteria when designing the AVR32 Studio has been making all controls intuitive and user friendly, while at the same time allowing the possibility for more advanced functionality," said Odd Jostein Svendsli, Director of Product Marketing for AVR and AVR32 development tools. "An extensive on-line help system with many step by step tutorials further simplifies the process of getting started with the AVR32 Studio and the GNU toolchain," he added.

    The AVR32 Studio is built on Eclipse(TM), making it possible to add numerous plug-ins to further extend the functionality. Features like version control systems, bug tracking and action lists can be added via third party plug-ins, which helps developers keep track of their projects, eliminate errors in the code and eventually reduce time to market.

    The full release of AVR32 Studio is available for free from http://www.atmel.com/. AVR32 Studio can automatically detect and download updates, new parts and tools support without user input.

    The GNU tool-chain for the AVR32 is available from http://www.atmel.com/, along with a full Linux version 2.6.18 port. A single Windows installer including both AVR32 Studio and the GNU tool-chain is also available.

    About Atmel

    Atmel is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of microcontrollers, advanced logic, mixed-signal, nonvolatile memory and radio frequency (RF) components. Leveraging one of the industry's broadest intellectual property (IP) technology portfolios, Atmel is able to provide the electronics industry with complete system solutions focused on consumer, industrial, security, communications, computing and automotive markets.

    (R)2007 Atmel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Atmel(R), logo and combinations thereof, AVR(R) and others, are registered trademarks, or trademarks of Atmel Corporation or its subsidiaries. Other terms and product names may be trademarks of others.

    Information: For further information on AVR32, go to http://www.atmel.com/avr32 Press Contacts: Philippe Faure, Marketing Communications Director - Microcontrollers Phone: +33 2 40 18 18 87, Email: philippe.faure@nto.atmel.com Helen Perlegos, Public Relations - USA and Asia Pacific Rim Phone: (+1) 408 487-2963, Email: hperlegos@atmel.com Veronique Sablereau, Corporate Communications Manager - Europe Phone: +33 1 30 60 70 68, Fax: + 49 71 31 67 24 23 Email: veronique.sablereau@atmel.com

    Atmel Corporation

    CONTACT: Philippe Faure, Marketing Communications Director,
    Microcontrollers, +33 2 40 18 18 87, philippe.faure@nto.atmel.com, or Helen
    Perlegos, Public Relations, USA and Asia Pacific Rim, +1-408-487-2963,
    hperlegos@atmel.com, or Veronique Sablereau, Corporate Communications Manager,
    Europe, +33 1 30 60 70 68, fax, + 49 71 31 67 24 23,
    veronique.sablereau@atmel.com, all of Atmel Corporation

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




    Atmel Offers Free Development Software for Its AVR 32-bit Microcontrollers

    SAN JOSE, California, June 20 /PRNewswire/ --

    - AVR32 Studio Supports all AVR32 Products and the Entire Toolchain

    Atmel(R) Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML) announced today the release of the AVR(R)32 Studio, which ties together the entire tool-chain for code development for the AVR32 AP7 and UC3 families. AVR32 Studio integrates with the AVR32 GNU toolchain including GCC for building applications for AVR32.

    The AVR32 Studio Integrated Development Environment includes a source code editor with syntax highlighting and support for writing and debugging stand-alone and Linux(R) applications. It can fully control all development tools, such as the STK(R)1000 development board, EVK1100/1101 evaluation kits, JTAGICE mkII emulator and AVR32 Network Gateway kit.

    "AVR32 Studio again proves Atmel's devotion to making powerful but easy to use development tools. Our main criteria when designing the AVR32 Studio has been making all controls intuitive and user friendly, while at the same time allowing the possibility for more advanced functionality," said Odd Jostein Svendsli, Director of Product Marketing for AVR and AVR32 development tools. "An extensive on-line help system with many step by step tutorials further simplifies the process of getting started with the AVR32 Studio and the GNU toolchain," he added.

    The AVR32 Studio is built on Eclipse(TM), making it possible to add numerous plug-ins to further extend the functionality. Features like version control systems, bug tracking and action lists can be added via third party plug-ins, which helps developers keep track of their projects, eliminate errors in the code and eventually reduce time to market.

    The full release of AVR32 Studio is available for free from http://www.atmel.com. AVR32 Studio can automatically detect and download updates, new parts and tools support without user input.

    The GNU tool-chain for the AVR32 is available from http://www.atmel.com, along with a full Linux version 2.6.18 port. A single Windows installer including both AVR32 Studio and the GNU tool-chain is also available.

    About Atmel

    Atmel is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of microcontrollers, advanced logic, mixed-signal, nonvolatile memory and radio frequency (RF) components. Leveraging one of the industry's broadest intellectual property (IP) technology portfolios, Atmel is able to provide the electronics industry with complete system solutions focused on consumer, industrial, security, communications, computing and automotive markets.

    (R)2007 Atmel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Atmel(R), logo and combinations thereof, AVR(R) and others, are registered trademarks, or trademarks of Atmel Corporation or its subsidiaries. Other terms and product names may be trademarks of others.

    Information: For further information on AVR32, go to http://www.atmel.com/avr32 Press Contacts: Philippe Faure, Marketing Communications Director - Microcontrollers Phone: +33-2-40-18-18-87, Email: philippe.faure@nto.atmel.com Helen Perlegos, Public Relations - USA and Asia Pacific Rim Phone: +1-408-487-2963, Email: hperlegos@atmel.com Veronique Sablereau, Corporate Communications Manager - Europe Phone: +33-1-30-60-70-68, Fax: +49-71-31-67-24-23 Email: veronique.sablereau@atmel.com

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

    Atmel Corporation

    Philippe Faure, Marketing Communications Director, Microcontrollers, +33-2-40-18-18-87, philippe.faure@nto.atmel.com, or Helen Perlegos, Public Relations, USA and Asia Pacific Rim, +1-408-487-2963, hperlegos@atmel.com, or Veronique Sablereau, Corporate Communications Manager, Europe, +33-1-30-60-70-68, fax, +49-71-31-67-24-23, veronique.sablereau@atmel.com, all of Atmel Corporation




    Tacoma Digestive Disease Center Selects Allscripts HealthMatics Office to Automate Clinical and Back-Office Operations

    CHICAGO and TACOMA, Wash., June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Allscripts , the leading provider of clinical software, connectivity and information solutions that physicians use to improve healthcare, today announced that Tacoma Digestive Disease Center has selected HealthMatics(R) Office, the integrated Electronic Health Record and Practice Management System from Allscripts, to automate clinical and financial operations for the group's 14 providers.

    (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20061005/ALLSCRIPTSLOGO-b)

    "We want to be the first place that people come for quality care and the clear market leader in using technology to improve patient care," said John Greg Carrougher, M.D., Medical Director of Tacoma Digestive Disease Center, which has four locations across the Tacoma area. "We feel assured that Allscripts will provide our physicians instant access to the latest patient information anytime and anywhere, while consolidating our billing, scheduling and order entry for greater efficiency and patient satisfaction."

    HealthMatics Office combines the power of HealthMatics Electronic Health Record and HealthMatics Ntierprise Practice Management to provide one full-circle, seamless patient information management solution. Built on a single intelligent platform, HealthMatics Office will link Tacoma Digestive Disease Center's business and clinical departments, providing caregivers instant and secure access to complete patient records in the clinic, at the hospital or remotely.

    The Allscripts solution will be integrated with the Center's Provation Medical software from Wolters Kluwer Health, which allows clinicians to create and finalize procedure notes in minutes -- complete with the appropriate codes for proper reimbursement, compliance and faster payment. Allscripts also will provide an interface between HealthMatics Office and all of the laboratory services used by the Center, to enable electronic lab orders and viewing of test results.

    The Center joins more than 80 gastro-specific physician groups nationwide who use HealthMatics to automate and connect their clinical and back-office functions. Office Manager Jody Patterson, RN, CGRN, said the group selected Allscripts after a two-year search for its simple user interface and comprehensive functionality, including gastroenterology-specific content.

    HealthMatics Office provides gastroenterologists the ability to: -- Create management plans that correlate patient information from referring doctors -- Manage disease entities such as GERD, PUD, malignancies, hypertension, and diabetes -- Easily manage procedures with built-in Procedure Rules for EGD, Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Colonoscopy -- Support pre-planning and post-hospitalization care -- Import procedure-generated images into patient chart (Flexible Sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy, Pentax and Olympus) -- Meet stringent documentation requirements for better coding and regulatory accountability -- Easily generate professional and complete consult letters and procedure reports

    "A major selling point for us was the EHR's ability to collate diagnostic findings, procedural results, and past medical histories, which is vital for managing disease conditions," said Patterson.

    Allscripts Chief Executive Officer Glen Tullman commented, "Tacoma Digestive Disease Center is yet another specialty group that has chosen Allscripts because we deliver. By incorporating Wolters Kluwer Provation software, we provide a fast and very effective way to document procedures and enhance the communication flow. Better software, better connectivity and information leads to improved patient care delivered more cost-effectively -- and we're excited to partner with the Center to deliver on that promise."

    About Tacoma Digestive Disease Center

    The Tacoma Digestive Disease Center (TDDC) is a medical professional corporation founded in 1992 by Richard D. Baerg, M.D. The Center's goal is to provide the highest quality care to patients afflicted with digestive diseases and to promote digestive health through education and other preventive measures in a timely fashion, utilizing comprehensive, state-of-the art diagnostic and therapeutic services for the evaluation and treatment of digestive disorders. TDDC's practitioners are nationally and internationally renowned. TDDC's four clinics and two ambulatory endoscopy centers have been accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc.

    About Allscripts

    Allscripts is the leading provider of clinical software, connectivity and information solutions that physicians use to improve healthcare. The Company's business units provide unique solutions that inform, connect and transform healthcare. Allscripts award-winning software applications include Electronic Health Records, practice management, e- prescribing, document imaging, emergency department, and care management solutions, all offered through the Company's Clinical Solutions units. Additionally, Allscripts provides clinical product education and connectivity solutions for physicians and patients through its Physicians Interactive(TM) unit, and medication fulfillment services through its Medication Services unit. To learn more, visit Allscripts on the Web at http://www.allscripts.com/.

    This announcement may contain forward-looking statements about Allscripts Healthcare Solutions that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements are developed by combining currently available information with Allscripts beliefs and assumptions. Forward-looking statements do not guarantee future performance. Because Allscripts cannot predict all of the risks and uncertainties that may affect it, or control the ones it does predict, Allscripts' actual results may be materially different from the results expressed in its forward-looking statements. For a more complete discussion of the risks, uncertainties and assumptions that may affect Allscripts, see the Company's 2006 Annual Report on Form 10-K, available through the Web site maintained by the Securities and Exchange Commission at http://www.sec.gov/.

    Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20061005/ALLSCRIPTSLOGO-b
    AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
    PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com Allscripts

    CONTACT: James Leigh, IT Manager of Tacoma Digestive Disease Center,
    +1-253-284-5156, jleigh@tddc-tec.com; or Dan Michelson, Chief Marketing
    Officer, +1-312-506-1217, dan.michelson@allscripts.com, or Todd Stein Senior
    Manager - Public Relations, +1-312-506-1216, todd.stein@allscripts.com, both
    of Allscripts

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




    Share the Party This Summer With the enV Orange and Portable Speakers From LG and Verizon Wireless

    BASKING RIDGE, N.J., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Summer is all about spending time with friends and family. The new LG enV Orange from Verizon Wireless, the owner of the nation's most reliable network, paired with LG portable speakers will let customers bounce to the beat of their favorite music this summer -- on the beach or in the backyard.

    Equipped with the same vault of features as the enV, the enV Orange packs a colorful punch for wireless customers and offers the features they want most, including V CAST and V CAST Music, VZ Navigator(SM), Bluetooth(R) headset capability, dual speakers, a 2.0 megapixel camera that provides crisp, clear photos and videos. The enV Orange has also been loaded with two demo games, a bundle of new screensavers and a convenient shortcut key for added entertainment.

    Complementing its robust mobile entertainment features, the enV Orange comes equipped with a full QWERTY keypad for easy access to various applications including Wireless Sync, the proprietary e-mail solution from Verizon Wireless. With Wireless Sync, customers can synchronize their enV Orange with a home or office PC for easy access to new e-mail, calendar, contact, and task information.

    Portable stereo speakers by LG make it easy for those that would like to share their favorite summer tunes. The portable stereo speakers are ultra- compact, lightweight and easy to carry. These sleek, chic, share-the-party speakers are compatible with most V CAST-capable phones, including the enV Orange, with a 2.5 mm headset or 3.5 mm audio device.

    Verizon Wireless is a leader in the mobile music industry in the U.S. In 2006, Verizon Wireless launched V CAST Music, a comprehensive mobile music service with more than 1.9 million songs available in the V CAST Music catalog. V CAST Music customers can browse, preview, download and play high-quality digital music from their phones over Verizon Wireless' broadband network or in the Verizon Wireless V CAST Music online store.

    The enV Orange is available online today at http://www.verizonwireless.com/ for $149.99 and beginning July 1st at more than 2,200 Verizon Wireless Communications Stores including those in Circuit City for $149.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate. LG Portable speakers are available for $49.99.

    For more information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/.

    About Verizon Wireless

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

    About LG Electronics USA, Inc.

    LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $48.5-billion (2006 consolidated worldwide revenues) global force in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. In the United States, LG Electronics sells a wide range of digital appliances, digital display and digital media products, and mobile phones under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. For more information, please visit http://www.lgusa.com/.

    About Electronics Mobile Communications Company LG

    LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is the world's leading provider of UMTS (WCDMA), CDMA and GSM handsets, which have been designed to improve the value of customer life. With a total range of wired and wireless solutions, the company is rapidly establishing a global presence and growing its international market share in 3G handsets. For more information please visit http://www.lgusa.com/.

    Verizon Wireless

    CONTACT: Brenda Boyd Raney, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7518,
    Brenda.Raney@verizonwireless.com; Demetra Kavadeles, LG Electronics
    MobileComm, +1-858-635-5232, Dkavadeles@lge.com

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




    Solarflare Communications Tapes Out 10-Gigabit Ethernet Controller Chip Using Synopsys IC CompilerIC Compiler Reduces Power Up to 20 Percent for Critical Design Blocks

    MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Synopsys, Inc. , a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that Solarflare Communications, Inc. has taped out its new 90-nanometer (nm) 10-gigabit (Gb) Ethernet controller using the Synopsys IC Compiler place-and-route solution. Earlier this year, Solarflare announced Solarstorm(TM), the lowest-power 10-Gb Ethernet controller chip. Aiming to continue to strengthen its leadership position, Solarflare turned to Synopsys' IC Compiler for this new chip. IC Compiler helped Solarflare significantly reduce design time and improve results by delivering smaller overall area as well as 10 to 20 percent power reduction in several critical blocks.

    "Synopsys physical design tools have been a key enabler of our drive to stay ahead of the curve with high throughput and low power. Synopsys' IC Compiler has helped us take this to an even higher level on our new 90-nanometer designs," said Brad Masters, vice president of Engineering at Solarflare. "Continuing on this strategy, we have already begun deploying IC Compiler advanced low-power capabilities, like automated multi-voltage, on our next-generation 65-nanometer designs."

    Solarflare designed the Solarstorm 10-Gb Ethernet controller to deliver the lowest-power, highest-performance solution and to enable the host CPU to operate as efficiently as possible. Solarstorm server adapter reference designs (10GBASE-T, 10GBASE-CX4, and XFP optical) are available now. In addition to aggressive timing optimizations enabling high clock frequencies, IC Compiler provided a comprehensive set of low-power techniques. These advanced techniques included physical clock-gating optimizations, power-aware placement optimization, low-power clock tree synthesis, multi-threshold, MTCMOS and multi-voltage support.

    "IC Compiler's optimization technology was instrumental in helping Solarflare meet its area and power design constraints and complete the Solarstorm product tapeout quickly," said Antun Domic, senior vice president and general manager of Synopsys' Implementation Group. "As Solarflare designs move to smaller silicon technologies, it can leverage more of the advanced capabilities in IC Compiler for further product differentiation."

    About IC Compiler

    The IC Compiler tool is Synopsys' new-generation place-and-route solution. It provides superior results and faster time-to-results by extending physical synthesis to full place-and-route, and by enabling signoff-driven design closure. Previous-generation solutions have a limited horizon because placement, clock tree, and routing are separate, disjointed operations. IC Compiler's Extended Physical Synthesis (XPS) technology breaks down the walls between these steps by extending physical synthesis to full place-and-route. IC Compiler has a unified, TCL-based architecture that implements innovations and harnesses some of the best Synopsys core technologies. It is a complete place-and-route system with everything necessary to do next-generation designs, including physical synthesis, placement, routing, timing, signal integrity (SI) optimization, power reduction, design-for-test (DFT), and yield optimization.

    About Solarflare Communications, Inc.

    Solarflare Communications, Inc. is a leading silicon vendor delivering Ethernet products that enable the rapid adoption of 10 Gigabit for data center and enterprise networks. Solarflare was the first company to demonstrate and sample to customers a 10GBASE-T PHY reaching 100 meters over a Category 6A link. The company's high-performance Ethernet solutions will lower the cost of 10 Gigabit networking for data center and enterprise customers. The privately held company is headquartered in Irvine, California with a development center in Cambridge, UK. For more information, visit http://www.solarflare.com/.

    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 is a registered trademark of Synopsys, Inc. Any other trademarks mentioned in this release are the intellectual property of their respective owners.

    Editorial Contacts: Sheryl Gulizia Synopsys, Inc. 650-584-8635 sgulizia@synopsys.com Lisa Gillette-Martin MCA, Inc. 650-968-8900 ext. 115 lgmartin@mcapr.com

    Synopsys, Inc.

    CONTACT: Sheryl Gulizia of Synopsys, Inc., +1-650-584-8635,
    sgulizia@synopsys.com; or Lisa Gillette-Martin of MCA, Inc.,
    +1-650-968-8900, ext. 115, lgmartin@mcapr.com, for Synopsys, Inc.

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




    Access Integrated Technologies, Inc. Announces Fiscal 2007 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results- Revenue Growth and Adjusted EBITDA Margin Increase Continues, Driven by New and Existing Product and Service Offerings -

    MORRISTOWN, N.J., June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Access Integrated Technologies, Inc. ("AccessIT" or the "Company") reported a 181% increase in revenues, to a record $47,110,000 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, which included $3,982,000 for certain components of its Data Centers segment which the Company does not expect to continue. For the full fiscal year, the Company posted an Adjusted EBITDA(1) (defined below) of $5,993,000 (which included a negative $1,206,000 from the Data Center business described above), and a net loss of $26,204,000 or $1.10 per basic and diluted share. The Company's full year net loss includes non-cash expenses for depreciation, amortization of intangible assets and software development, non- cash interest, stock based compensation and loss on disposition of assets aggregating $25,901,000 or $1.09 per basic and diluted share.

    For the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2007, the Company reported a 285% increase in revenues to a record of $17,345,000, which included $1,330,000 for certain components of its Data Centers segment which the Company does not expect to continue. For the fiscal fourth quarter, the Company posted an Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $3,386,000 (which included a negative $390,000 from the Data Center business described above) and a net loss of $11,267,000 or $0.47 per basic and diluted share. The net loss for the quarter includes non-cash expenses for depreciation, amortization of intangible assets and software development, non-cash interest, stock based compensation and loss on disposition of assets totaling $11,455,000 or $0.47 per basic and diluted share.

    Fourth Fiscal Quarter and Fiscal Year Highlights - The full year and fourth quarter increase in revenues was driven largely by revenues of UniqueScreen Media ("USM"), virtual print fee revenues of Christie/AIX, license fees earned by the Company's Digital Media Services division for its Theatre Command Center software and digital distribution fees earned by The Bigger Picture. USM was acquired in fiscal 2007's second quarter and The Bigger Picture was acquired in fiscal 2007's fourth quarter. - The increase in Adjusted EBITDA(1) was primarily due to the increased revenues as described above, partially offset by increased operating and SG&A expenses resulting from the acquisition of USM and the advancement of the Company's continued digital cinema deployment. - Loss from operations in the March 2007 quarter increased to $7,134,000, from a loss of $2,741,000 in the year ago period. Loss from operations for the fiscal year ended March 2007 increased to $18,005,000 from a loss of $9,129,000 reported in the year ago period. The increased loss was due primarily to higher depreciation resulting from an increased asset base from the purchase of digital cinema projections systems, additional amortization of intangible assets resulting from the Company's Fiscal 2007 acquisitions, a $2,561,000 charge associated with the disposition of Data Center assets, and non-cash stock-based compensation. Non-cash charges included in Loss from Operations for the year aggregated $23,998,000. - Gross margin (revenue less direct operating expenses) increased from 54% in the third quarter to 60% in the fourth quarter. - Adjusted EBITDA(1) margins rose from 13% in the third quarter to 20% in the fourth quarter. - As of March 31, 2007, the Company had installed 2,275 digital cinema systems and 2,646 as of May 31, 2007 and intends to complete all 4,000 digital cinema systems installations by October 31, 2007.

    Bud Mayo, Chief Executive Officer of AccessIT, stated, "Fiscal 2007 was a year of transition for AccessIT from a development company to a results-driven operating company. We have established both that our business plan is working successfully, and that AccessIT is the leader in providing solutions for Digital Cinema. With the strategic acquisitions of Unique Screen Media and The Bigger Picture behind us, we are poised to continue our internal growth."

    CONFERENCE CALL NOTIFICATION

    AccessIT will host a conference call to discuss its financial results at 10:30 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, June 20, 2007. The conference can be accessed by dialing 913.981.5533, at least five minutes before the start of the call. No passcode is required. The conference call will also be webcast simultaneously and will be accessible via the web on AccessIT's Web site, http://www.accessitx.com/. A replay of the call will be available after 1:00 p.m. eastern at 719.457.0820 or 888.203.1112, passcode 1554251. The replay will be accessible through Wednesday, June 27th.

    Access Integrated Technologies, Inc. (AccessIT) provides theater operators the first and only studio-backed digital cinema system delivering nearly two million digital screenings of Hollywood feature films to date. The company's fully networked digital cinema system provides feature films and alternative content via satellite to expand box office sales and develop new ways to attract incremental revenues. Through its alternative content division, The Bigger Picture, AccessIT offers five channels of programming including Kidtoon Films, FoxFaith, Fox Rhythm and Anime. The ongoing 4,000-screen deployment is the largest of its kind in the world. Access Integrated Technologies(R) and AccessIT(TM) are trademarks of Access Integrated Technologies, Inc. For more information on AccessIT, visit http://www.accessitx.com/. (AIXD-E)

    Safe Harbor Statement

    Investors and readers are cautioned that certain statements contained in this document, as well as some statements in periodic press releases and some oral statements of AccessIT officials during presentations about AccessIT, along with AccessIT 's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including AccessIT 's registration statements, quarterly reports on Form 10- QSB and annual report on Form 10-KSB, are "forward-looking'' statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Act''). Forward-looking statements include statements that are predictive in nature, which depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, which include words such as "expects'', "anticipates'', "intends'', "plans'', "could", "might", "believes'', "seeks", "estimates'' or similar expressions. In addition, any statements concerning future financial performance (including future revenues, earnings or growth rates), ongoing business strategies or prospects, and possible future actions, which may be provided by AccessIT's management, are also forward-looking statements as defined by the Act. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and projections about future events and are subject to various risks, uncertainties and assumptions about AccessIT, its technology, economic and market factors and the industries in which AccessIT does business, among other things. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and AccessIT undertakes no specific obligation or intention to update these statements after the date of this release.

    (1) Adjusted EBITDA is defined by the Company to be earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, other income (expense), net, non-cash stock-based compensation and non-recurring items. Adjusted EBITDA is presented because management believes it provides additional information with respect to the performance of its fundamental business activities. A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") net income is included in the table attached to this release. Adjusted EBITDA is a measure of cash flow typically used by many investors, but is not a measure of earnings as defined under GAAP, and may be defined differently by others.

    Contact: Suzanne Moore Samantha Cornog AccessIT Casey Sayre & Williams 973.290.0080 310 396-2400 smoore@accessitx.com ACCESS INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGIES, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (In thousands, except for share and per share data) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 2007 Revenues $4,511 $17,345 Costs and expenses: Direct operating 2,810 7,015 Selling, general and administrative 3,016 6,603 Provision for doubtful accounts 96 527 Research and development (24) 56 Loss on disposition of assets - 2,561 Non-cash stock-based compensation - 283 Depreciation 1,176 5,224 Amortization of intangible assets 178 2,210 Total operating expenses 7,252 24,479 Loss from operations (2,741) (7,134) Interest income 136 798 Interest expense (315) (3,772) Non-cash interest expense (82) (935) Debt conversion expense (61) - Other income (expense), net (40) (224) Net loss $(3,103) $(11,267) Net loss per common share - Basic and diluted $(0.18) $(0.47) Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: Basic and diluted 17,628,282 24,362,925

    Certain reclassifications of prior period data have been made to conform to the current presentation.

    Access Integrated Technologies, Inc. Adjusted EBITDA (as defined) Reconciliation to GAAP Net Income (In thousands) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 2007 Net loss $(3,103) $(11,267) Add Back: Amortization of software development 113 242 Depreciation 1,176 5,224 Amortization of intangible assets 178 2,210 Interest income (136) (798) Interest expense 315 3,772 Non-cash interest expense 82 935 Debt conversion expense 61 - Other (income) expense, net 40 224 Loss on disposition of assets - 2,561 Non-cash stock-based compensation - 283 Adjusted EBITDA (as defined) $(1,274) $3,386 ACCESS INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGIES, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (In thousands, except for share and per share data) (Unaudited) Twelve Months Ended March 31, 2006 2007 Revenues $16,795 $47,110 Costs and expenses: Direct operating 11,550 22,214 Selling, general and administrative 8,887 18,565 Provision for doubtful accounts 186 848 Research and development 300 330 Loss on disposition of assets - 2,561 Non-cash stock-based compensation - 3,125 Depreciation 3,693 14,699 Amortization of intangible assets 1,308 2,773 Total operating expenses 25,924 65,115 Loss from operations (9,129) (18,005) Interest income 316 1,425 Interest expense (2,237) (7,273) Non-cash interest expense (1,407) (1,903) Debt conversion expense (6,269) - Other income (expense), net 1,603 (448) Net loss $(17,123) $(26,204) Net loss per common share - Basic and diluted $(1.22) $(1.10) Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: Basic and diluted 14,086,001 23,729,757

    Certain reclassifications of prior period data have been made to conform to the current presentation.

    Access Integrated Technologies, Inc. Adjusted EBITDA (as defined) Reconciliation to GAAP Net Income (In thousands) (Unaudited) Twelve Months Ended March 31, 2006 2007 Net loss $(17,123) $(26,204) Add Back: Amortization of software development 547 840 Depreciation 3,693 14,699 Amortization of intangible assets 1,308 2,773 Interest income (316) (1,425) Interest expense 2,237 7,273 Non-cash interest expense 1,407 1,903 Debt conversion expense 6,269 - Other (income) expense, net (1,603) 448 Loss on disposition of assets - 2,561 Non-cash stock-based compensation - 3,125 Adjusted EBITDA (as defined) $(3,581) $5,993 ACCESS INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGIES, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands, except for share data) (Unaudited) March 31, March 31, 2006 2007 ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $36,641 $29,376 Investment securities, available-for-sale 24,000 - Accounts receivable, net 1,593 18,504 Unbilled revenue, current portion 1,492 3,882 Prepaid and other current assets 700 1,988 Notes receivable, current portion 43 101 Total current assets 64,469 53,851 Deposits on property and equipment 8,673 8,513 Property and equipment, net 35,878 197,452 Intangible assets, net 2,056 19,432 Capitalized software costs, net 1,680 2,840 Goodwill 7,705 13,249 Accounts receivable, net of current portion - 248 Deferred costs 148 4,627 Notes receivable, net of current portion 1,122 1,227 Unbilled revenue, net of current portion 42 1,221 Security deposits 389 445 Restricted cash 180 180 Total assets $122,342 $303,285 Liabilities and stockholders' equity Current liabilities Accounts payable and accrued expenses $13,282 $30,694 Current portion of notes payable 1,203 2,480 Current portion of customer security deposits 176 129 Current portion of capital leases 89 75 Current portion of deferred revenue 768 8,871 Current portion of deferred rent expense 100 - Total current liabilities 15,618 42,249 Notes payable, net of current portion 1,948 164,196 Customer security deposits, net of current portion. 40 54 Deferred revenue, net of current portion 66 283 Capital leases, net of current portion ... 5,978 5,903 Deferred rent expense, net of current portion 918 - Total liabilities 24,568 212,685 Commitments and contingencies Stockholders' equity: Class A common stock, $0.001 par value per share; 40,000,000 shares authorized; 22,059,567 and 23,986,231 shares issued and 22,008,127 and 23,934,791 shares outstanding at March 31, 2006 and March 31, 2007, respectively 22 24 Class B common stock, $0.001 par value per share; 15,000,000 shares authorized; 925,811 and 763,811 shares issued and outstanding, at March 31, 2006 and March 31, 2007, respectively 1 1 Additional paid-in capital 136,929 155,957 Treasury Stock, at cost; 51,440 Class A shares (172) (172) Accumulated deficit (39,006) (65,210) Total stockholders' equity 97,774 90,600 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $122,342 $303,285

    Certain reclassifications of prior period data have been made to conform to the current presentation.

    Access Integrated Technologies, Inc.

    CONTACT: Suzanne Moore of AccessIT, +1-973-290-0080,
    smoore@accessitx.com; Samantha Cornog of Casey Sayre & Williams, +1-310-396-
    2400

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




    Ficoba Exposition Center Utilizes Axcess' Dual-Active(TM) RFID Automatic Recognition Solution to Boost Trade Show ExperienceAxcess system provides trade show attendees with real time customized exhibitor information on the show floor

    DALLAS and SAN SEBASTIAN, Spain, June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Axcess International Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: AXSI) , a leading provider of Dual- Active(TM) Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and Real Time Location Systems (RTLS) solutions, BSM Informatica, a leading hardware provider for industrial uses, CIMA Nuevas Tecnologias Informaticas S.L., a leading software developer, and INCIDE S.A, a fabless design house company dedicated to the development of integrated circuits and systems in different technologies, today announced the successful implementation and ongoing usage of its Dual- Active(TM) automatic recognition technology at Ficoba. The Axcess system is being used by Spain's Ficoba to track attendees at trade show events and conferences for an enhanced guest experience.

    Ficoba, located in the heart of the eurocity Donostia-San Sebastian/Bayonne in Basque Country, is a modern complex designed specifically to offer customized made-to-measure services in a more direct and efficient way. Ficoba has a carefully designed infrastructure with modern exhibition and telecommunications facilities, including the use of RFID technology. Through this deployment, dual-active RFID tags provide trade show vendors exhibiting at an event at Ficoba with an automatic hands free tracking solution that allows them the opportunity to customize marketing messages based on the attendees pre-selected interests and agendas.

    "Axcess' active technology affords Ficoba event exhibitors with a unique opportunity to take the trade show attendee experience to the next level by allowing them to tailor the event's offerings to meet their specific needs and areas of curiosity," said Javier Hernandez, Director for Incide. "We believe this application is revolutionary for the conference industry in that for the first time ever event attendees will receive only the information that is useful to them, when they want it rather than having to hunt it down on the show floor."

    Axcess' dual-active tag technology offers Ficoba flexible coverage areas with activation fields that are installed at individual booths within the Ficoba Fair Ground. As an attendee walks into a booth, the tag activates and sends the ID number to the vendor, which displays information that is voluntarily provided by the visitor upon registering for the event. The exhibitor is then able to access information that contains the attendees' time and length of their visit, and other select information.

    "The implementation of our unique system provides Ficoba with an easy and non-disruptive system to gather information about trade show attendees," said Allan Griebenow, president and CEO of Axcess. "The use of automatic recognition technology is rapidly growing and well positioned to alter the customer experience in tradeshows, as well as in the entertainment and hospitality industries in both domestic and international markets."

    About Axcess International, Inc.

    Axcess International Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: AXSI) , headquartered in greater Dallas, TX, provides Enterprise Dot(TM), Dual-Active(TM) RFID (radio frequency identification) and Real Time Location Systems (RTLS) for asset management, physical security, sensing and supply chain efficiencies. The battery-powered (active) RFID tags locate, identify, track, monitor, count, and protect people, assets, inventory, and vehicles. The patented technology enables applications including: automatic "hands-free" personnel access control, automatic vehicle access control and logistics management, automatic asset management, and sensor management. Axcess is a portfolio company of Amphion Innovations plc (AIM: AMP). Additional information on Axcess is available on the company's web site at http://www.axcessinc.com/.

    This release contains forward-looking statements as defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including statements about future business operations, financial performance and market conditions. Such forward looking statements involve risks and uncertainties inherent in business forecasts.

    Media Contact Axcess Carrie Morris 972-407-6080 cmorris@axsi.com Investor Relations Darrow Associates Jordan Darrow 631-367-1866 jdarrow@optonline.net Public Relations Financial Dynamics Jessy Adams 212-850-5684 jadams@fd-us.com

    Axcess International, Inc.

    CONTACT: Media, Carrie Morris of Axcess, +1-972-407-6080,
    cmorris@axsi.com; or Public Relations, Jessy Adams of Financial Dynamics,
    +1-212-850-5684, jadams@fd-us.com; or Investor Relations, Jordan Darrow of
    Darrow Associates, +1-631-367-1866, jdarrow@optonline.net

    Web site: http://www.axsi.com/
    http://www.axcessinc.com/




    SRA International, Inc. to Acquire Constella Group, LLC

    FAIRFAX, Va., June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SRA International, Inc. , a leading provider of technology and strategic consulting services and solutions to federal government organizations, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Constella Group, LLC, a privately-held provider of global health consulting services.

    Headquartered in Durham, NC, Constella employs more than 1,500 professionals organized by three interrelated service offerings: domestic health sciences, international health development and global drug development. The domestic health sciences business provides research, technology, communications and strategy support to U.S. government agencies charged with protecting and advancing the health of their constituents. Constella's international health development business helps emerging nations across the world create and implement health policy, primarily through contracts with the governments of the U.S. and the United Kingdom. The global drug development business provides blue-chip pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device firms with the strategic insight and services needed to take a drug, biologic or device through the development process from concept to market. The company's combination of capabilities, domain expertise and geographic reach enable it to offer differentiated solutions to address the world's most complex health issues. Constella acquired two companies during calendar year 2006. Excluding pre-acquisition revenue for those two companies, Constella revenue for calendar year 2006 was approximately $169 million.

    SRA President and CEO Stan Sloane said, "Constella's deep domain expertise, combined with the capabilities of our existing health business, will offer a comprehensive solution in the global health marketplace. We're delighted to welcome Constella's employees and customers to SRA. They will form the foundation of a new health business unit to be led by Don Holzworth, which will bring even greater focus to this growing market in the future."

    Commenting on the sale, Constella's founder and CEO Donald Holzworth added, "We've worked with SRA for many years and have high respect for their management and culture. Our companies were both built on a powerful vision, and we look forward to significant opportunities for growth and expansion together."

    SRA Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Stephen Hughes stated, "Constella's health market credentials address a key element of our long-term strategy. We expect this transaction to be accretive to earnings in Fiscal Year 2008, with significant cash tax benefits. We believe the strength and stability of our cash flows provide ample borrowing capacity to make further acquisitions in the near term."

    Completion of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and the Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period, and closing is expected within approximately one month. William Blair & Company, LLC acted as the exclusive advisor to Constella Group in this transaction.

    About SRA International, Inc.

    SRA is a leading provider of technology and strategic consulting services and solutions - including systems design, development, and integration; and outsourcing and managed services - to clients in national security, civil government, and health care and public health markets. The Company also delivers business solutions for contingency and disaster response planning, information assurance, business intelligence, environmental strategies, enterprise architecture, infrastructure management, and wireless integration.

    FORTUNE(R) magazine has chosen SRA as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" for eight consecutive years. The Company's 5,200 employees serve clients from its headquarters in Fairfax, Virginia, and offices across the country. For additional information on SRA, please visit http://www.sra.com/ .

    Any statements in this press release about future expectations, plans, and prospects for SRA, including statements about the estimated value of the contract and work to be performed, and other statements containing the words "estimates," "believes," "anticipates," "plans," "expects," "will," and similar expressions, including those about our expectations as to timing of the closing, the accretiveness of the transaction to our earnings, and our borrowing capacity, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of the factors discussed in our latest quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 3, 2007. In addition, the forward-looking statements included in this press release represent our views as of June 20, 2007. We anticipate that subsequent events and developments will cause our views to change. However, while we may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we specifically disclaim any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any date subsequent to June 20, 2007.

    SRA International, Inc.

    CONTACT: David Keffer, Director, Investor Relations, +1-703-502-7731,
    david_keffer@sra.com, or Stephen Hughes, Executive VP and CFO,
    +1-703-227-8350, steve_hughes@sra.com, both of SRA International, Inc.

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




    CIC Announces Credit Facility

    REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Communication Intelligence Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: CICI) ("CIC" or the "Company"), a leading supplier of electronic signature solutions for business process automation in the financial industry and the recognized leader in biometric signature verification announced today that it has established a credit facility allowing the Company, through December 31 2007, to borrow up to one million dollars ($1,000,000).

    The new facility is the third credit facility with the same shareholder that provided the previously announced credit facilities. As with the prior ones, this facility was established pursuant to a note and warrant purchase agreement. Upon each draw, the Company will issue one or more notes, payable within eighteen months after issuance, bearing interest at the rate of fifteen percent (15%) per annum payable quarterly in cash. Also, the Company will be required to issue warrants to purchase shares of its common stock, the number to be determined by use of a formula known as the Cox-Rubenstein Model, which takes into account the volatility of the underlying stock, the risk free interest rate, dividend yield and exercise price. The exercise price of the warrants will be determined by the volume weighted average price of the common stock for the thirty business days preceding the date of the applicable draw. The warrants will include piggyback registration rights for the underlying shares to participate in certain future registrations of the Company's common stock. The terms of the agreement required the Company to draw $400,000 of the funds upon signing. Pursuant to that draw and applying the formula described above, the Company has issued warrants to purchase 3,167,898 shares of its common stock at an exercise price of $0.25. No commitment fee is required to keep the funds available.

    About CIC

    Communication Intelligence Corporation ("CIC") is a leading supplier of electronic signature solutions for business process automation in the Financial Industry and the recognized leader in biometric signature verification. CIC's products enable companies to achieve truly paperless work flow in their eBusiness processes by enabling them with "The Power to Sign Online(R)" with multiple signature technologies across virtually all applications. Industry leaders such as AIG, Charles Schwab, Prudential, Nationwide (UK), Snap-on Credit and Wells Fargo chose CIC's products to meet their needs. CIC sells directly to enterprises and through system integrators, channel partners and OEMs. CIC is headquartered in Redwood Shores, California and has a joint venture, CICC, in Nanjing, China. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.cic.com/.

    Forward Looking Statement

    Certain statements contained in this press release, including without limitation, statements containing the words "believes", "anticipates", "hopes", "intends", "expects", and other words of similar import, constitute "forward looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual events to differ materially from expectations. Such factors include the following (1) technological, engineering, quality control or other circumstances which could delay the sale or shipment of products containing the Company's technology; (2) economic, business, market and competitive conditions in the software industry and technological innovations which could affect the Company's business; (3) the Company's inability to protect its trade secrets or other proprietary rights, operate without infringing upon the proprietary rights of others or prevent others from infringing on the proprietary rights of the Company; and (4) general economic and business conditions and the availability of sufficient financing.

    CIC, its logo and the Power to Sign Online are registered trademarks. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

    Contact Information CIC Investor Relations Inquiries: Chantal Eshghipour Phone: 650-802-7740 Email: investorrelations@cic.com

    CIC

    CONTACT: Investor Relations Inquiries, Chantal Eshghipour of CIC,
    +1-650-802-7740, investorrelations@cic.com

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




    Qiao Xing Universal Telephone, Inc. to Postpone the Filing of Its 2006 Annual Report on Form 20-F

    BEIJING, June 20 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Qiao Xing Universal Telephone, Inc today announces that the Company will need more time than previously estimated to prepare its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year 2006. As Qiao Xing Mobile Communication Co., Ltd. , a consolidated subsidiary of XING, has recently become a U.S. listed company which publishes its own financial statements, extra work is required to coordinate between the different auditors, finance teams and audit committees of Qiao Xing Mobile Communication Co., Ltd. and the Company in connection with accounting matters during the preparation of the annual report.

    The delayed filing will have no effect on the published results of Qiao Xing Mobile Communication Co., Ltd.

    While the Company will make its best effort to file the annual report for the year 2006 as soon as possible, in the event the filing cannot be completed by the end of June 2007, the Company will file on Form NT 20-F a notification of inability to timely file the annual report on Form 20-F with the SEC. A copy of the notification will be sent to the NASDAQ, which will automatically grant a 15-day extension without taking any adverse measures against the trading of shares of the Company.

    In any event, the Company will complete its filing of 2006 annual report on Form 20-F on or before July 15, 2007.

    About Qiao Xing Universal Telephone, Inc.

    Qiao Xing Universal Telephone, Inc. is one of China's largest manufacturers and distributor of telecommunications products in China. QXUT's product portfolio includes telecommunications terminals and related products, including fixed wireless phones, VoIP telephones, mobile handsets, PDAs and consumer electronic products, including MP3 players, cash registers and set- top-box products. The Company primarily conducts its business through its operating subsidiaries CEC Telecom Co., Ltd (CECT), and Huizhou Qiao Xing Communication Industry Co., Ltd (HZQXCI), a company engaged in R&D and distribution of indoor telephone sets and economy mobile phones under the COSUN brand. The Company Group has built a strong distribution network comprised of more than 5,000 retail stores throughout China and has established partnerships with major retailers in Europe, North America and Latin America, including Bellsouth and Wal-mart. For more details, please visit http://www.cosun-xing.com/ .

    Safe Harbor Statement

    This announcement contains forward-looking statements, as defined in the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, these forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as ''aim,'' ''anticipate,'' ''believe,'' ''continue,'' ''estimate,'' ''expect,'' ''intend,'' ''is /are likely to,'' ''may,'' ''plan,'' ''potential,'' ''will'' or other similar expressions. Among other things, the outlook for 2007 and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as Qiao Xing Mobile's strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Qiao Xing Mobile's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Information regarding these factors is included in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Qiao Xing Mobile does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of June 20, 2007, and Qiao Xing Mobile undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

    Qiao Xing Universal Telephone, Inc.

    CONTACT: Rick Xiao of Qiao Xing Universal Telephone, Inc.,
    +86-752-282-0268, or rickxiao@qiaoxing.com

    Web site: http://www.cosun-xing.com/




    Secure Computing Fortifies Industry-Leading URL Filtering Solution With Next-Gen Reputation SystemSmartFilter with TrustedSource Enables Companies to Adopt Web 2.0 Features with Comprehensive Protection Against Threats

    SAN JOSE, Calif., June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Secure Computing Corporation , a leading enterprise gateway security company, today announced a newly enhanced version of its award-winning URL filtering solution, SmartFilter(R) 4.2 with TrustedSource(TM). The new version provides granular protection against today's Web 2.0 threats, allowing companies to leverage Web 2.0 technologies without compromising corporate policy. SmartFilter 4.2 marks the fourth Secure Computing product integration with TrustedSource, the company's global reputation system.

    As part of Secure Computing's vision to provide companies of all sizes with comprehensive security at the web gateway, SmartFilter now incorporates global intelligence from the company's industry-leading reputation system, TrustedSource. Like a credit agency provides credit scores to enable reliable commerce, TrustedSource provides source-based reputation scores for URLs, domains and IP addresses as well as content-based reputation scores for web page content, messages, attachments and images. Using this real-time scoring, SmartFilter 4.2 allows organizations to detect and prevent web security threats such as spyware, phishing and other malware.

    "Market demand for Web filtering continues to grow as enterprises face an onslaught of Web-based threats. However, traditional protection measures are no longer sufficient," said Terrence Brewton, research analyst at Frost & Sullivan. "With the constantly changing threat landscape it is critical that enterprises look at solutions to protect them from not only known threats, but unknown threats as well. Secure Computing remains a step ahead with its newest Web 2.0 protection capabilities."

    SmartFilter also now includes several significant enhancements to protect against today's evolving security landscape, including Web 2.0 threats. Key enhancements include:

    * Enhanced Coverage: By adding supplementary filtering categories, SmartFilter 4.2 gives administrators detailed control over how popular Web 2.0 sites such as Blogs/Wikis, Interactive Web Applications, Digital Postcards, and Media Sharing are accessed within the network. This allows end users access to popular Web 2.0 sites without sacrificing corporate security practices. * Safe Search Enforcement: IT administrators can override browser settings and enforce "Safe Search," a search engine option that eliminates explicit content from both image and web search results. This functionality provides end users with enhanced protection from unwanted sites and IT administrators with additional control of employee browser settings. * Automated feedback: With improved database coverage, SmartFilter can automatically send questionable URLs to the TrustedSource network for review and inclusion in the database, providing enhanced coverage for all customers.

    "SmartFilter does a superb job of filtering out the pages that are deemed 'undesirable' by our policy-makers -- without using a 'sledgehammer' approach," said Fred Wadlington, Systems Administrator for Milton Town School District. "We're able to target the filtering to a specific group of users, which changes dynamically, and I'm certain the integration of TrustedSource reputation technology will further enhance those real-time capabilities."

    SmartFilter enables organizations to understand and monitor Internet use while taking effective steps to provide appropriate control over outbound Web access. It keeps the workplace free from offensive content, limits legal liability, manages bandwidth, and protects against security risks like spyware and malware. It also delivers powerful reporting capabilities with SmartReporter(TM), providing real-time monitoring and drilldown functionality. Additionally, it fits seamlessly into most networks, and runs on popular proxy servers, caching appliances and firewalls.

    "With Internet use a requirement in today's world, organizations -- from financial institutions to education systems -- must implement sound strategies to protect their networks against Web 2.0 threats," said Atri Chatterjee, senior vice president of worldwide marketing at Secure Computing. "SmartFilter 4.2 provides the security protection needed in the Web 2.0 world while allowing users to access information on the web safely."

    SmartFilter technology was recently accredited by the British Education Communications and Technology Agency (Becta) for Internet Filtering.

    For information, visit http://www.securecomputing.com/index.cfm?skey=85 About Secure Computing

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

    All trademarks used herein belong to their respective owners.

    This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to the anticipated delivery of Secure Computing's SmartFilter 4.2 with TrustedSource and the expected benefits of such technology, and such statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements are delays in product development, undetected software errors or bugs, competitive pressures, technical difficulties, changes in customer requirements, general economic conditions and the risk factors detailed from time to time in Secure Computing's periodic reports and registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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

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

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




    Mercury Computer Systems and PNNL Leverage Gaming Technology to Develop Solutions for National Security, Cyberspace, and MoreInitial benchmark data show one to two orders of magnitude improvement in computational performance for critical software applications

    CHELMSFORD, Mass. and RICHLAND, Wash., June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The same computing power used in millions of game consoles may soon help tackle computational challenges in national security, cyberspace, and bioinformatics. Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) are collaborating to apply multicore technology such as Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) and the Cell Broadband Engine(TM) (BE) processor to these critical applications. These technologies are currently used in game devices like the Sony PLAYSTATION(R)3.

    Mercury and PNNL will combine their expertise in a new Computational Center of Excellence, with contributions from each including hardware, software tools and middleware, newly developed algorithms, and dedicated personnel.

    "We're excited to be working with PNNL, and about the possibilities of applying multicore computing technology to enable the development of economically viable computing solutions to previously intractable problems," said Jay Bertelli, President and CEO of Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. "Early results from our collaboration show that, together, we can analyze streaming data in real time, which has been a critical challenge for data-intensive computing. Our goal is to open the door for new applications."

    In the areas of defense and security, the new computing power could be used on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to partially analyze incoming data onboard. Equipment on such platforms needs to be minimal in size, weight and power. Multicore processors consume relatively low amounts of power while processing complex and large amounts of information. With the right software, they potentially provide the ideal fit for computationally intensive applications.

    "PNNL has a rich history of solving computational challenges within government and industry. This relationship with Mercury helps us take a giant leap forward in our ability to positively impact our customers' missions," said George Michaels, associate laboratory director for PNNL's computational and information sciences directorate. "The marriage of our software development expertise with Mercury's capabilities allows our experts to increase the efficiency of existing computer software applications. More importantly, it allows us to develop new areas of application for emerging processor technologies."

    Multicore processing could also improve the efficiency of cyber security for large computer networks. For example, rather than having a system that collects millions of pieces of information and then sends it to a central location for processing, the analysis could be done at a sensor that acquires or monitors the data. In the past, the processing speed needed to analyze the mountains of security data that today's technology generates has not been available in a cost-effective suite of hardware. With more power in a compact form, a laptop-size supercomputer could become a reality for surveillance in multiple locations enabled by portable, real-time processing.

    In addition to software development, PNNL and Mercury will organize workshops, consortiums, demonstration projects and prototyping of data- intensive computing appliances for both government and industry. Mercury and PNNL intend to expand membership in the Center of Excellence to investigate computer technologies that include combinations of field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), multicores such as the Cell BE processor, GPUs, analog-to- digital converters, and software tools required for high-productivity development.

    For business inquiries related to the center, please contact PNNL's Mark Goodwin at (509) 375-6410 or mark.goodwin@pnl.gov, or Mercury at (866) 627-6951 or webinfo@mc.com.

    About Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

    PNNL is a DOE Office of Science national laboratory that solves complex problems in energy, national security and the environment, and advances scientific frontiers in the chemical, biological, materials, environmental and computational sciences. PNNL employs 4,200 staff, has a $750 million annual budget, and has been managed by Ohio-based Battelle since the lab's inception in 1965.

    Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. - Where Challenges Drive Innovation

    Mercury Computer Systems is the leading provider of computing systems and software for data-intensive applications that include image processing, signal processing, and visualization. With a strong commitment to innovation, our expertise in algorithm optimization, systems development, and silicon design is blended with software application knowledge and industry-standard technologies to solve unique computing challenges. We work closely with our customers to architect solutions that have a meaningful impact on everyday life: detecting aneurysms; designing safer, more fuel-efficient aircraft; identifying security threats; discovering oil; developing new drugs; and visualizing virtually every aspect of scientific investigation.

    Mercury's comprehensive, purpose-built solutions capture, process, and present data for the world's largest medical imaging companies, 8 of the 10 top defense prime contractors, and other leading Fortune 500 and mid-market companies in semiconductor, energy, telecommunications, and other industries. Our dedication to performance excellence and collaborative innovation continues a 24-year history in enabling customers to stay at the forefront of the markets they serve.

    Mercury is based in Chelmsford, Massachusetts and serves customers worldwide through a broad network of direct sales offices, subsidiaries, and distributors. We are listed on the Nasdaq National Market . Visit Mercury at http://www.mc.com/.

    Forward-Looking Safe Harbor Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including those relating to Mercury Computer Systems' work with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). You can identify these statements by our use of the words "may," "will," "should," "plans," "expects," "anticipates," "continue," "estimate," "project," "intend," and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or anticipated. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, general economic and business conditions, including unforeseen weakness in the Company's markets, effects of continued geo-political unrest and regional conflicts, competition, changes in technology and methods of marketing, delays in completing engineering and manufacturing programs, changes in customer order patterns, changes in product mix, continued success in technological advances and delivering technological innovations, continued funding of defense programs, the timing of such funding, changes in the U.S. Government's interpretation of federal procurement rules and regulations, market acceptance of the Company's products, shortages in components, production delays due to performance quality issues with outsourced components, inability to fully realize the expected benefits from acquisitions or delays in realizing such benefits, challenges in integrating acquired businesses and achieving anticipated synergies, and difficulties in retaining key customers. These risks and uncertainties also include such additional risk factors as are discussed in the Company's recent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006. The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made.

    Contacts: Leigh McLeod, Media Relations Andrea Turner, Media Relations Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory 978-967-1120 / lmcleod@mc.com 509-375-3893 / andrea.turner@pnl.gov

    Cell Broadband Engine is a trademark, and PLAYSTATION is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Other product and company names mentioned may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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    CONTACT: Leigh McLeod, Media Relations of Mercury Computer Systems,
    Inc., +1-978-967-1120, lmcleod@mc.com; or Andrea Turner, Media Relations of
    Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, +1-509-375-3893, andrea.turner@pnl.gov

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




    Third Annual 'Tee It Up With AT&T' Global Charity Golf Tour Raises Awareness and Funds for Cancer Research and Programs WorldwideCharity Golf Tournament Supports the American Cancer Society

    SAN ANTONIO, June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. has announced the third annual "Tee It Up with AT&T" Global Charity Golf Tour. This tour will be used to raise awareness and funds for cancer research and programs worldwide, primarily supporting the American Cancer Society's efforts to achieve its mission, which is to eliminate cancer as a major health problem and to diminish the suffering that cancer causes.

    With more than 2,000 players participating in the 2007 Tee It Up tournament, AT&T expects to raise more than $1 million this year. Tee It Up with AT&T comprises 18 events in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. The first U.S. event kicks off at the world-renowned Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, N.J., on June 25, 2007, and concludes at the exclusive Briggs Ranch Golf Club in San Antonio, Texas, on Oct. 22, 2007.

    "Raising awareness of cancer and of what can be done to prevent it is critical to the mission of the American Cancer Society," said Anna Johnson-Winegar, Ph.D., chairwoman of the national board of directors, American Cancer Society. "Events such as Tee It Up with AT&T enable participants to support the cause and help further our work of eliminating cancer as a major health problem and diminishing suffering for cancer patients."

    "We're extremely proud to be part of this worthy cause," said Jack Duffy, AT&T vice president of strategic sales. "This will be the third year that Tee It Up with AT&T has raised more than $1 million for cancer research and programs. Approximately 1.4 million people will be diagnosed with cancer this year. It is important to us to raise awareness of the impact cancer has in our communities and, most importantly, what we can do to prevent and eliminate it."

    Tee It Up sponsors can participate at two levels. Tour-level sponsors are entitled to host foursomes at multiple events in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. and have the opportunity to attend two exclusive appreciation events at the Baltusrol Golf Club and Briggs Ranch Golf Club. Event-level sponsors are able to host foursomes at the local tournament in their area. Individuals are also welcome to join fundraising foursomes at local events.

    In addition, both local tournament champions and tournament sponsors will be entered for a chance to win Tee It Up grand-prize drawings. Winners from each category will enjoy an exclusive four-day, three-night trip to Monterey, Calif., for a round of golf on both the Pebble Beach Golf Links and Spanish Bay, compliments of the Pebble Beach Company. AT&T will announce the grand-prize winners on Oct. 30, 2007.

    This marks the eighth consecutive year that AT&T has participated in Relay For Life, the American Cancer Society's leading fundraiser. Relay For Life celebrates survivors and raises money for the American Cancer Society. AT&T is one of the founders of -- and has been one of the largest corporate contributors to -- the Relay For Life National Team program.

    Potential sponsors and individuals can register for "Tee It Up with AT&T" at the event Web site at http://www.cancer.org/teeitup.

    To date, the following tour sponsors have signed up for Tee It Up with AT&T:

    -- 3Com Corp. -- Accenture -- ADTRAN Inc. -- Alcatel-Lucent, Genesys -- Amdocs -- Fidelity Investments -- Hewlett-Packard Company -- IBM -- Javelin Direct, Inc. -- Juniper Networks -- NCR Corporation and Teradata, a division of NCR -- NetScout Systems Inc. -- Nimblefish Technologies -- Nokia Siemens Networks -- Nortel -- Polycom, Inc. -- Sykes Enterprises, Inc.

    The 18 Tee It Up with AT&T events will be hosted by the following golf clubs:

    -- Stoke Park Club, London, U.K. -- June 21 -- Baltusrol Golf Club, Springfield, N.J. -- June 25 -- The Country Club at Muirfield Village, Columbus, Ohio -- July 16 -- Harborside International, Chicago -- July 17 -- The Golf Club at Lansdowne, Washington, D.C. -- Sept. 6 -- Medina Golf and Country Club, Minneapolis -- Sept. 10 -- Pinehills Golf Club, Boston -- Sept. 10 -- Eagles Nest Golf Course, Toronto -- Sept. 11 -- Missouri Bluffs Gold Club, St. Louis -- Sept. 17 -- Ruby Hill Golf Club, San Francisco -- Sept. 24 -- Cowboys Golf Club, Dallas -- Oct. 1 -- Commonwealth National Golf Club, Philadelphia -- Oct. 1 -- Augusta Pines, Houston -- Oct. 2 -- Royce Brook, Hillsborough, N.J. -- Oct. 2 -- Grayhawk, Phoenix -- Oct. 8 -- Grande Oaks Gold Club, Miami -- Oct. 15 -- Dunwoody Country Club, Atlanta -- Oct. 22 -- Briggs Ranch Golf Club, San Antonio -- Oct. 22

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

    About AT&T

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

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

    AT&T Inc.

    CONTACT: Juanita Mo, +1-212-453-2499, jmo@attnews.us, for AT&T Inc.

    Web site: http://www.att.com/
    http://www.cancer.org/teeitup




    Novell Announces Real-Time Linux Enhancements and Partnerships- SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time maintenance update will ship in July 2007- New features outlined for next generation of SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time- Concurrent and Voltaire partner with Novell to support low latency data center solutions

    NEW YORK, SIFMA Technology Management Conference, June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Novell today announced new enhancements to SUSE(R) Linux* Enterprise Real Time and unveiled new partnerships that expand the ecosystem around Novell's low latency Linux solution. SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time, the only enterprise-class, open source real-time operating system offered by an enterprise Linux distributor today, is a high performance, customizable, fully supported solution for running mission-critical applications that require deterministic processing and speed. As a result, customers can run their time sensitive mission-critical applications reliably and predictably, even under severe system loads, with SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time.

    "SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time provides customers a flexible, open standards-based operating system to maximize the performance of their time sensitive workloads, such as trading applications in the financial sector," said Ken Barnes, vice president, Business & Planning at Wombat Financial Software. "The improvements Novell is delivering this summer, as well as the vision for this technology farther out, makes it clear Novell intends to continue providing valuable innovations for the capital markets."

    Built on top of SUSE Linux Enterprise's desktop to datacenter platform, SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time contains the kernel enhancements, packages, tools and utilities that create a robust, high performance, deterministic and low latency operating system. Novell builds SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time in conjunction with Concurrent Computer Corporation , a leading provider of real-time Linux software technology. With real-time technology, customers can segment portions of their processors, network bandwidth and other hardware for high-priority mission-critical workloads. This ensures that these workloads are not interrupted by systems calls made by lower-priority workloads or system tasks, delivering predictable performance in time-critical environments.

    Product Improvements

    Novell will ship a maintenance update for SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time in July 2007. This maintenance update delivers new performance enhancements to the real-time operating system. It inherits the improvements and enhancements associated with the recently launched Service Pack 1 for SUSE Linux Enterprise, including new high availability storage and processor support. This update also incorporates support for the latest open source InfiniBand software stack, Open Fabrics Enterprise Distribution (OFED) 1.2, an emerging industry standard for server and storage connectivity.

    The next generation of SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time, which is currently in development, will focus on significantly improving latency and performance, not only for applications with relatively fewer threads that can be prioritized and shielded, but also for massively threaded applications with low latency requirements, such as real time Java messaging. There is significant innovation around real-time functionality in the open source community in which Novell is participating, including, among other things, work on kernel locking optimizations (to reduce busy wait), priority inheritance, execution of interrupts in kernel threads with definable priority and high resolution timers that improve synchronization and process accounting. Enterprises interested in testing the next generation of SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time and providing feedback that will help shape its ongoing development can apply today for the beta program at http://www.novell.com/beta/auth/request_form.jsp .

    New Partnerships

    In support of its real time offerings, Novell also announced today partnerships with key players in the real time arena. These included:

    Concurrent Computer Corporation - Concurrent's field-proven NightStar(TM)* advanced analysis and debugging software now supports SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time from Novell(R). Novell is now reselling NightStar tools, offering customers the ability to minimize data latencies, reduce costs and improve efficiency throughout the data center. Voltaire - Novell and Voltaire are delivering a combined solution to increase transaction rates, lower latency and improve CPU utilization. The combined solution consists of SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time, Voltaire Grid Backbone(TM)* InfiniBand-based switching solutions, OFED 1.2 InfiniBand software, and additional functionality from Voltaire.

    "SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time delivers tested, enterprise-quality solutions that result in system-wide near zero latency, from the operating system to the application layer," said Roger Levy, general manager for Open Platform Solutions at Novell. "Today's announcement confirms Novell's leadership position in the real-time market, and is a direct result of our close collaboration with the open source community. The leadership of SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time is reinforced by our expanded list of partners with whom we are collaborating to deliver new value to our mutual customers."

    Availability

    SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time can be purchased today. The maintenance update for SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time will be available in July. The next generation release of SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time is currently in development. As with all SUSE Linux Enterprise products, customers with a current subscription can upgrade to any released version at any time without additional charge.

    About Novell

    Novell, Inc. delivers infrastructure software for the Open Enterprise. Novell is a leader in enterprise-wide operating systems based on Linux and open source and provides the enterprise management services required to operate mixed IT environments. Novell helps customers minimize cost, complexity and risk, allowing them to focus on innovation and growth. For more information, visit http://www.novell.com/.

    This document is not to be construed as a promise by any participating company to develop, deliver, or market a product. It is not a commitment to deliver any material, code, or functionality, and should not be relied upon in making purchasing decisions. Novell, Inc., makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents of this document, and specifically disclaims any express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The development, release, and timing of features or functionality described for Novell products remains at the sole discretion of Novell. Further, Novell, Inc., reserves the right to revise this document and to make changes to its content, at any time, without obligation to notify any person or entity of such revisions or changes. Novell and SUSE are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Linux is a registered trademark of Linux Torvalds. All third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

    Novell, Inc.

    CONTACT: Kevan Barney of Novell, +1-801-861-2931, or kbarney@novell.com;
    or Amy Anderson of SHIFT Communications, +1-617-779-1825, or
    aanderson@shiftcomm.com

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




    WebMD Awarded Frost & Sullivan Market Leadership Award for WebMD Personal Health Record

    NEW YORK, June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- WebMD Health Corp. today announced that it has been awarded the Frost & Sullivan 2007 Market Leadership Award for its market leading Personal Health Record (PHR).

    WebMD is the leading provider of online health and benefits platforms for over 100 large corporations and health plans. The WebMD platform provides a single place for employees and plan members to make all of their health and benefits decisions, based on their personal health profile and health plan coverage.

    At the core of WebMD's offering is its innovative Personal Health Record that collects and stores an individual's health profile, in order to help them better manage their personal health The WebMD PHR integrates both self- reported and claims data from medical sources, that include hospitals, physicians pharmacies and laboratories.

    "WebMD is committed to providing the personalized services that help consumers to better manage their health now and for the future," said Craig Froude, EVP, WebMD Health Services. "We are proud to receive this award and believe that with our experience and highly trusted brand, WebMD is uniquely positioned to continue to innovate and deliver important value to our clients in this market."

    The Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Awards recognize companies in a variety of regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in areas such as technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product development. Industry analysts compare market participants and measure performance through in-depth interviews, analysis, and extensive secondary research in order to identify best practices in the industry.

    About WebMD

    WebMD Health Corp. is the leading provider of health information services, serving consumers, physicians, healthcare professionals, employers and health plans through our public and private online portals and health-focused publications. WebMD Health Corp. is a subsidiary of HLTH Corporation .

    All statements contained in this press release, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on WebMD's current plans and expectations and involve risks and uncertainties, including those described in our SEC filings.

    WebMD

    CONTACT: Investors, Risa Fisher, +1-212-624-3817, rfisher@webmd.net, or
    Media, Jennifer Newman, +1-212-624-3912, jnewman@webmd.net, both of WebMD

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




    One-in-Four Female Workers Have Experienced Discrimination or Unfair Treatment at Work, CareerBuilder.com and Kelly Services Survey Shows

    CHICAGO and TROY, Mich., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Twenty-five percent of female workers have experienced discrimination or unfair treatment in the workplace, and 17 percent said they have felt sexually harassed by a fellow employee or manager, according to a nationwide survey by CareerBuilder.com and Kelly Services, conducted by Harris Interactive. Of those who reported the incident to their employers, the majority said the offender was not held accountable.

    The study, "Diversity in the Workplace," was designed to gauge the frequency, severity and occasion for perceptions of discrimination or unfair treatment and how diversity impacts hiring, compensation and career advancement. It focused on seven diverse segments including women, Asians, African Americans, Hispanics, workers with disabilities, mature workers age 50 or older and Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender workers.

    "As the female labor force has steadily climbed over the past quarter-century, employers have come a considerable way in implementing fair and equal workplace practices," said Rosemary Haefner, vice president of Human Resources at CareerBuilder.com. "Nevertheless, this study indicates that there is still much room for improvement. Nearly one-third of women said they feel discriminated against or treated unfairly based on their gender at least once a week."

    "Despite the strides women and other diverse groups have made in the workplace, there is still a void at the top," said Nina Ramsey, senior vice president of Human Resources at Kelly Services. "Forty percent of all workers -- both diverse and non-diverse -- say there is an absence of diverse workers in management in their workplace. In order for an organization to evolve, their hiring, leadership development and succession practices need to evolve and include workers of all backgrounds."

    Severity and Frequency of Discrimination or Unfair Treatment in the Workplace

    Fourteen percent of female workers categorize the discrimination or unfair treatment they experienced at work as severe while 61 percent described it as moderate. Thirty-one percent of female workers said they experience discrimination or unfair treatment at least once a week. Twenty-six percent said once a month and 34 percent said it happens occasionally (defined as one to three times per year).

    Discriminating or Unfair Behaviors The most common incidents of discrimination or unfair treatment involved: -- Not receiving credit for one's work (44 percent) -- Not having concerns addressed or taken seriously (43 percent) -- Co-workers saying derogatory comments to or in front of the worker (38 percent) -- Feeling ideas or input are generally ignored (34 percent) -- Co-workers were talking behind their backs (33 percent) -- Not being given projects that provide worker with more visibility in the company (31 percent) -- Being overlooked for a promotion (26 percent) Pay and Career Advancement

    Twenty-seven percent of female workers feel they are paid less than male co-workers who have the same skills and experience; 5 percent feel they are paid more; and 46 percent feel they are paid the same.

    When asked about career advancement, 24 percent of female workers feel they have less opportunities compared to male co-workers who have the same skills and experiences; 3 percent feel they have more and 49 percent feel it's the same.

    Reporting of Discrimination or Unfair Treatment

    Unfortunately, much of the discrimination or unfair treatment goes unaddressed. Nearly half (49 percent) of female workers who experienced discrimination or unfair treatment said they did not report the incident. Seventy-two percent of female workers said they didn't think reporting the incident would make a difference while 46 percent feared being labeled as a trouble-maker and 34 percent feared losing their jobs.

    Most of the female workers who reported discrimination or unfair treatment did so by bringing it to the attention of their direct supervisor (34 percent). Another 26 percent reported it to Human Resources while 18 percent reported it to someone in senior management. The majority of workers who reported the incident (61 percent) said they didn't think their claim was taken seriously and, in 69 percent of the cases, the offender was not held accountable. Only 3 percent of female workers took legal action against their employer.

    Sexual Harassment

    Seventeen percent of women said they have felt sexually harassed at the office. Seven percent said the source of harassment was by a peer, 8 percent pointed to their supervisor and two percent pointed to senior management. Fifty-nine percent did not report the incident. Of those who did report the incident, one-in-four said it was never addressed by the authority figure they consulted at work and 27 percent said the offender was not held accountable. Only 9 percent said the offender was fired.

    Diversity Hiring and Firing

    Thirty-three percent of female workers said their gender works against them when applying for a job while 11 percent said it works in their favor. Fifty-six percent said their gender has no influence on whether they are hired.

    In terms of involuntary termination, 12 percent of female workers said they believed they had been fired at some point in their career because of their gender.

    Twenty-one percent of all workers -- both diverse and non-diverse -- said they have witnessed discrimination or unfair treatment of a co-worker based on their diverse background.

    Survey Methodology

    This survey was conducted online by Harris Interactive on behalf of CareerBuilder.com and Kelly Services among 953 Workers (age 18+ within the United States, employed full-time or part-time) with 436 being Diverse Female (age 18+ within the United States, employed full-time or part-time) between March 15 and March 21, 2007. Figures for age, sex, race/ethnicity, education, region and household income were weighted where necessary to bring them into line with their actual proportions in the population. Propensity score weighting was also used to adjust for respondents' propensity to be online.

    With a pure probability sample of 953 one could say with a ninety-five percent probability that the overall results have a sampling error of +/- 3.2 percentage points. With a pure probability sample of 436 one could say with a ninety-five percent probability that the overall results have a sampling error of +/- 4.7 percentage points. Sampling error for data from subsamples is higher and varies. However that does not take other sources of error into account. This online survey is not based on a probability sample and therefore no theoretical sampling error can be calculated.

    About Kelly Services

    Kelly Services, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Troy, Mich., offering human resource solutions that include temporary staffing services, outsourcing, vendor on-site and full-time placement. Kelly operates in 33 countries and territories. Kelly provides employment to more than 750,000 employees annually, with skills including office services, accounting, engineering, information technology, law, science, marketing, creative services, light industrial, education, and health care. Revenue in 2006 was $5.5 billion. Visit http://www.kellyservices.com/.

    About CareerBuilder.com

    CareerBuilder.com is the nation's largest online job site with more than 21 million unique visitors and over 1.5 million jobs. Owned by Gannett Co., Inc. , Tribune Company , The McClatchy Company and Microsoft Corp. , the company offers a vast online and print network to help job seekers connect with employers. CareerBuilder.com powers the career centers for more than 1,100 partners that reach national, local, industry and niche audiences. These include more than 150 newspapers and leading portals such as America Online and MSN. More than 300,000 employers take advantage of CareerBuilder.com's easy job postings, 20 million-plus resumes, Diversity Channel and more. Millions of job seekers visit the site every month to search for opportunities by industry, location, company and job type, sign up for automatic email job alerts, and get advice on job hunting and career management. CareerBuilder.com and its subsidiaries operate in Europe, Canada and Asia. For more information, visit http://www.careerbuilder.com/.

    Media Contacts: CareerBuilder.com Kelly Services Jennifer Sullivan Renee Walker Jennifer.Sullivan@careerbuilder.com renee_walker@kellyservices.com (773) 527-1164 (248) 244-4305

    CareerBuilder.com; Kelly Services, Inc.

    CONTACT: Jennifer Sullivan of CareerBuilder.com, +1-773-527-1164,
    Jennifer.Sullivan@careerbuilder.com; or Renee Walker of Kelly Services,
    +1-248-244-4305, renee_walker@kellyservices.com

    Web site: http://www.careerbuilder.com/
    http://www.kellyservices.com/




    Errata Press Release From Autodesk

    SAN RAFAEL, Calif., June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- On Monday, June 18, Autodesk, Inc. issued a press release detailing its intention to acquire Sweden-based Opticore. The business outlook section of the release should have read: This transaction is expected to have no impact on targeted GAAP or non-GAAP EPS for fiscal 2008. Non-GAAP EPS excludes in-process R&D expenses and the amortization of acquisition-related intangibles. The complete text of the corrected press release follows.

    Autodesk Extends Visualization Leadership with Acquisition of Opticore AB Visualization technology strengthens Autodesk's position as a strategic partner and supplier to the automotive design business

    Autodesk, Inc. today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire certain assets of Opticore, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Design Communication, based in Gothenburg, Sweden that provides software for interactive and realistic 3D visualizations and presentations. The acquisition underscores Autodesk's continued drive to deliver solutions that support best- in-class designers and manufacturers and enable them to implement a complete Digital Prototyping solution.

    Opticore is a premier graphics communication software provider delivering advanced technology used to produce believable, highly interactive and realistic 3D digital product visualizations and presentations. Opticore products leverage digital prototypes from computer-aided-design (CAD) and computer-aided-industrial-design (CAID) to reduce the need for physical prototypes, shorten development cycles and increase communication between designers, managers and customers.

    Autodesk currently plans to continue the development of Opticore technology and supporting Opticore customers. Through the combination of Autodesk and Opticore expertise and technology, Autodesk will be able to deliver even more advanced visualization solutions by leveraging real-time ray tracing and a deep engineering knowledge base.

    "The acquisition of Opticore technology is part of Autodesk's commitment to set the direction for Digital Prototyping and offer a complete solution across the Manufacturing industry," said Robert "Buzz" Kross, senior vice president, Autodesk Manufacturing Solutions. "By adding Opticore products, Autodesk intends to offer the most complete design visualization solution in the market, providing automotive and product designers the opportunity to select the most cutting edge visualization product that best meets their needs."

    "Autodesk and Opticore products together will offer the market a superior visualization solution," says Stefan Hallin, Chairman of Design Communication. "Customers of both companies will benefit from this announcement."

    Opticore customers include major automotive manufacturers in all continents as well as large manufacturers. Automotive clients include: AUDI AG, Ford Motor Company (with the brands Ford, Volvo, Jaguar, Land Rover), Hyundai, KIA, FAW, Brilliance Auto, Tata Motor, Mahindra Mahindra, Bajaj Auto, Honda and Nissan Mitsubishi. Consumer product and transportation customers include: Canon Inc, Philips Consumer, Nokia Mobile, Electrolux and Bombardier Trains. Opticore has almost 50 clients throughout Asia including all eight major automotive manufacturers in Japan.

    Business Outlook

    This transaction is expected to have no impact on targeted GAAP or non-GAAP EPS for fiscal 2008. Non-GAAP EPS excludes in-process R&D expenses and the amortization of acquisition-related intangibles.

    Safe Harbor Statement

    This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding the impact of the acquisition on Autodesk's earnings, product offerings and the performance of its business. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include the following: difficulties encountered in integrating merged businesses; whether certain market segments grow as anticipated; the competitive environment in the software industry and competitive responses to the acquisition; and whether the companies can successfully develop new products or modify existing products and the degree to which these gain market acceptance.

    Further information on potential factors that could affect the financial results of Autodesk are included in the company's reports on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2006, and Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 2006 which are on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

    About Autodesk

    Autodesk, Inc. is the world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the manufacturing, building and construction, and media and entertainment markets. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk has developed the broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art digital prototyping solutions to help customers experience their ideas before they are real. Fortune 1000 companies rely on Autodesk for the tools to visualize, simulate and analyze real-world performance early in the design process to save time and money, enhance quality and foster innovation. For additional information about Autodesk, visit http://www.autodesk.com/.

    Autodesk and Inventor are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document.

    (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050415/SFF034LOGO) Press Contact: Heather Kernahan, +1-650-452-2143 Email: heather.kernahan@autodesk.com Investors Contact : Sue Pirri, +1-415-507-6467 Email : sue.pirri@autodesk.com

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    CONTACT: Press, Heather Kernahan, +1-650-452-2143,
    heather.kernahan@autodesk.com, or Investors, Sue Pirri, +1-415-507-6467,
    sue.pirri@autodesk.com, both of Autodesk, Inc.

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




    Turbodyne Targets $11 Billion Marine Air Handling Market With Its AirFlow-M(TM)

    VENTURA, Calif., June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Turbodyne Technologies, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: TRBD) announced today that it has developed a unique multi-function air handling system for diesel marine vessels. The Turbodyne AirFlow-M(TM) system provides improved diesel engine performance in hot and humid weather and forced-air cabin and bilge heating in cold weather. The Turbodyne AirFlow-M(TM) is based on the company's patent-pending TurboFlow(TM) air handling system. The heart of the system is the high-performance, light weight and compact TurboFlow (TM) radial air compression system.

    With an estimated 2.2 million registered recreational diesel boats in the U.S., and an equal number of commercial vessels, there is a sizeable addressable market for marine air-handling units, with the refit market overshadowing the new-build market. With an addressable market of over $11 billion dollars, the Company's business model projects sales of approximately $100 million over the next three years.

    According to Albert Case, CEO and president, "This market represents a significant opportunity for Turbodyne. There are tens of thousands of yachts and commercial vessels in the United States, and internationally that operate in hot climates. And, it's a known fact that higher temperatures significantly decrease diesel engine performance. Likewise, there are vessels that operate in cold climates, or remain in-water during the cold season. All of which can take advantage of the Turbodyne AirFlow-M(TM)."

    Marine diesel engine performance degrades in hot, humid weather. High ambient air temperature combined with the effects of a closed engine room compound the problems for many vessels. Alleviating the problem involves circulating cooler air through the engine room.

    The Turbodyne AirFlow-M(TM) compressor is a high-volume air handling system capable of moving 200 to 500 cubic-feet of air per minute, which means that it can completely cycle the air in the engine room of a 46 foot yacht in two minutes. Coupled with a raw-water cooled heat sink, and an on-demand fresh-water pre-heater, 20 to 50 degree drops in engine room temperature can be achieved, enabling more dense air with higher oxygen content per liter of air which translates into greater engine acceleration and top-end performance.

    This is a significant benefit to normally aspirated or turbocharged and supercharged diesel engines.

    Like a traditional electric heat pump, the Turbodyne AirFlow-M(TM) system can be reversed in cold weather to provide cabin, engine room and bilge warming to prevent freezing.

    Unlike typical resistance heat (electric heating coil) or electric heat pump systems, the Turbodyne AirFlow-M(TM) system uses the natural "waste heat" inherent in high velocity air compression systems to both heat the air, and distribute it, saving considerable energy in the process over resistance heating element based systems.

    Turbodyne plans to market the AirFlow-M(TM) through distribution partners in the marine industry.

    Contact: Albert F. Case Jr. 805-201-3133 http://www.turbodyne.com/ About Turbodyne Technologies, Inc.

    Turbodyne Technologies, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: TRBD) is a developer of patented electrically powered air movement and propulsion components that are engineered to promote lower fuel consumption and address higher emission standards for hybrid, gas and diesel internal combustion engines.

    Their patented TurboPac(TM) design reduces diesel pollution, eliminates turbo-lag in gas and diesel engines and increases fuel economy through both engine downsizing for hybrid, gas and diesel applications as well as low-rpm fuel burn optimization for diesel trucks and busses.

    The TurboFlow(TM) design provides computer-controlled, variable high pressure, high volume air movement in a small, lightweight, low power package for a variety of applications from inflatable boat inflation and HVAC air movement to forced air induction for internal combustion engines.

    The information in this release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding the Company's capital needs, business strategy and expectations. Any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical facts may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may", "will", "should", "expect", "plan", "intend", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "predict", "potential" or "continue", the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology. Actual events or results may differ materially. In evaluating these statements, you should consider various factors, including the risks outlined in the Risk Factors in other reports the Company files with the SEC. These factors may cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement. The Company disclaims any obligation to publicly update these statements, or disclose any difference between its actual results and those reflected in these statements. The information constitutes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

    Turbodyne Technologies, Inc.

    CONTACT: Albert F. Case Jr. of Turbodyne Technologies, Inc.,
    +1-805-201-3133

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




    Microsoft Releases Connected Health Framework for Health Plans to Help Reduce Costs and ComplexitiesConsumer Engagement Reference Architecture becomes first stand-alone module under new blueprint; both are available for download today on the MSDN Healthcare Industry Center.

    LAS VEGAS, June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft Corp. today announced the broad availability of the Connected Health Framework for Health Plans, a free, open and extensible reference architecture to help health plans drive out the costs and complexities of interconnecting core systems, service channels, new applications, consumers, devices and business partners and rapidly seize new business opportunities.

    (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO)

    Launched today at the America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) Annual Meeting, June 20-22 in Las Vegas, the blueprint is a "real-world" service-oriented reference architecture that enables health plans and industry solution partners to focus on immediate business problems and apply IT solutions in incremental steps to deliver near-term business results -- regardless of platform or original programming language.

    As the first of several "building blocks" to be released under the Connected Health Framework for Health Plans, Microsoft is also simultaneously releasing the Consumer Engagement Reference Architecture (CERA) as a stand-alone module. Unhealthy behaviors -- such as smoking, eating poorly and not exercising -- drive up the prevalence of chronic diseases that, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, already affect 30 percent of the U.S. population and account for more than 75 percent of medical costs. The CERA provides health plans with an architecture to proactively and interactively engage consumers in their health within the context of their existing lifestyle at work, home and on the go, making it more natural for consumers to make better informed financial and clinical decisions and self-manage their risks and conditions and health risks.

    "Continued IT heterogeneity, combined with healthcare payer market consolidation, has driven increased interest in service-oriented architecture (SOA) in 2007," said Janice Young, program director, Healthcare Payer Research, Health Industry Insights. "A service-oriented architecture strategy provides health plans with a more cost efficient and flexible solution to rationalize business processes across the legacy and heterogeneous platform environment. We believe SOA strategies will play a key role in personalizing and streamlining the external experience between payer, their customers and business partners."

    Microsoft's Connected Health Framework for Health Plans helps health insurers of all sizes integrate and access existing IT resources, assemble them into larger business processes and make the outputs available to users, resulting in more effective communication, innovation and further competitive advantage. This approach to SOA enables organizations to align their IT assets with changing business requirements and deliver on business goals one need at a time.

    "Health plan executives are under increasing pressure to improve member health and quality of care, while simultaneously controlling rising medical costs," said Dennis Schmuland, U.S. health plans industry solutions director at Microsoft. "The release of Microsoft's Connected Health Framework for Health Plans greatly helps support interoperability based on open standards, direct-to-consumer channels, the delivery of actionable insights within the context of the consumer's familiar digital lifestyle, and end-to-end collaboration with providers and partners."

    The architecture and design blueprint is available at no cost (connect-time charges may apply) for download from the Microsoft(R) Developer Network (MSDN(R)) Healthcare Industry Center, at http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/bb469958.aspx.

    About Microsoft in Health and Life Sciences

    Microsoft provides standards-based products and technology to help the healthcare and life sciences industries break down information barriers between the disparate IT environments across pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies, physicians and healthcare professionals, provider organizations, government and private-sector employers, health insurers, and consumers. Microsoft's vision for knowledge-driven health utilizes the company's market-leading technology to help people in the healthcare provider, payer and life sciences organizations integrate their systems, dramatically enhance collaboration, and increase information sharing and learning -- ultimately resulting in the ability to deliver high-quality products and services to patients and consumers worldwide. More information about Microsoft in the health plans industry can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/healthplans.

    About Microsoft

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

    Microsoft Corp.

    CONTACT: Kelli Bravo of Microsoft Corp., +1-978-375-9532,
    kellib@microsoft.com; or Caitlin McCabe of Ruder Finn, +1-646-220-2261,
    mccabec@ruderfinn.com, for Microsoft Corp.

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




    Juma Technology Corp., Avaya's BusinessPartner of the Year for Converged Solutions, Begins Trading on OTC

    FARMINGDALE, N.Y., June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Juma Technology Corp (BULLETIN BOARD: JUMT) , an IP Convergence company, opened for trading on the OTC exchange under the symbol JUMT on Thursday, June 14th. Juma Technology was recently awarded Avaya's BusinessPartner of the Year for Converged Solutions. More information on Juma is available at (http://www.jumatechnology.com/).

    Juma Technology provides IP Convergence solutions that combine voice, data and video communications onto one network. IP Convergence increases productivity, enhances mobility and creates significant cost savings, particularly for multi-location businesses. According to AT&T's Network Convergence survey findings of June 2006, 77% of polled business executives say IP Convergence will be implemented in all or most of their businesses in three years time (June 2009).

    Juma has a five-year track record of consulting and implementation success deploying business critical voice, data and managed services projects for demanding midsize and large private and public sector clients.

    Juma's recent acquisition of AGN Networks, Inc. provides Juma the technology platform to provide the high demand SIP (session initiated protocol) voice and cost reduction applications that are of intense appeal to the midsize and large enterprise markets. Juma's IP Convergence expertise, combined with its acquired SIP technology, positions the company as the go-to consultants for businesses looking to reap the benefits of IP Convergence.

    About Juma Technology Corp. (BULLETIN BOARD: JUMT)

    Juma Technology provides comprehensive design, pre-installation staging and implementation services which allow Juma to deploy highly efficient, cost- effective IP Convergence solutions for enterprise and midsized clients.

    Juma's comprehensive approach to converging voice, data and video onto a unified network has earned Juma many accolades including being awarded BusinessPartner of the Year for Converged Solutions by global telecommunications leader Avaya and the winner of the Channel Innovator Award for VoIP Solutions from Business Solutions Magazine. Juma also provides highly valuable managed and professional services for expert monitoring and support of IT infrastructure.

    Juma's broad engineering team, technology labs and best of breed approach to solving complex problems provides our clients the proven solutions they need to successfully implement their IP Convergence plans.

    Juma Technology Corp

    CONTACT: Jacques Aboaf, Chief Marketing Officer of Juma Technology,
    +1-631-270-1111

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




    Vyyo Selected by Cox Communications for Deployment of T1 Over HFC Solution for Business Services in OklahomaVyyo's T1 Solution helps leverage existing HFC plant investment; offers cost-efficient means for generating high-margin revenue

    NORCROSS, Ga., June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Vyyo Inc. , a supplier of broadband access equipment for cable system operators, announced today that Cox Communications, the country's third-largest cable system operator, has deployed the Vyyo T1 over HFC solution for the delivery of Business Services in Oklahoma.

    Cox deployed Vyyo XMTS V3000 headend modular systems and V311 modems for the delivery of telecom-quality T1 services over the existing Cox Oklahoma HFC infrastructure. The Vyyo "T1-in-a-Box" solution offers cable system operators a simple, cost-effective way to generate a stable, high-margin revenue stream through the deployment of business services.

    "Cox's ability to leverage our existing hybrid fiber and coax plant investments is key to our success in serving commercial customers," said Allen Roberts, vice president of business services for Cox Oklahoma. "Vyyo's solution helps us to meet the needs of business customers using the HFC network and to prioritize the use of our fiber solutions."

    "The market opportunity for cable system operators to offer commercial services has been estimated at up to $130 billion per year," said Wayne Davis, chief executive officer of Vyyo. "Tremendous value and revenue potential exists for operators, like Cox, that roll out Vyyo's easily-deployed, highly-reliable T1 over HFC solution."

    The Vyyo T1 solution also allows the deployment of T1 services following the same model that has served the cable industry's high-speed data rollout so well: a headend-based broadband hub supports T1 traffic over existing HFC plant to and from T1 modems at customer premises. The modem uses the same drop as existing video or high-speed data service. The Vyyo solution uses an enhanced version of the DOCSIS(R) protocol to provide the low latency and low jitter required for reliable T1 service.

    Vyyo estimates that T1 service can generate average monthly revenue per unit (ARPU) of up to $400, rather than the $30-$40 ARPU of cable modem service, with service agreements that typically extend 36 months. GeoResults, a telecommunications database and marketing firm, also estimates that the cellular backhaul opportunity for cable will reach $42 billion by 2010.

    About Vyyo Inc.

    Vyyo Inc., , a leading supplier of broadband access equipment, delivers to cable system operators a powerful, economic platform with fiber-like performance that extends their dominant bandwidth position over the competition and drives new revenues. Vyyo's spectrum overlay technology expands typical HFC (hybrid-fiber coax) network capacity in the "last mile," offering the only cost-effective solution that quadruples upstream and doubles downstream bandwidth to help operators deliver new, advanced residential and business services at a fraction of the cost of fiber deployments. Vyyo is based in Norcross, GA. For more information, please visit http://www.vyyo.com/.

    Safe Harbor Statement

    Statements made in this press release relating to the future, including those related to the opportunities created for our customers given our ability to provide spectrum overlay solutions, our ability to dramatically increase upstream and downstream bandwidth and the revenue opportunities provided by T1 service, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions that, if they do not fully materialize or prove incorrect, could cause our business and results of operations to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Risks that may cause these forward-looking statements to be inaccurate include among others: whether we will be able to accelerate the movement from development stage to deployment and establish meaningful commercial relationships with cable system operators; the current limited visibility available in the telecommunications and broadband access equipment markets; the willingness and ability of operators to adopt our new technology and apply it in a manner that meets customer demands; our ability to produce and distribute our spectrum overlay and T1 solutions in the quantities, and with the quality control, desired by the market; and other risks set forth in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and other reports filed by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. We assume no duty to update these statements.

    All trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners. DOCSIS is a trademark of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc.

    Vyyo Inc.

    CONTACT: public relations, Paul Schneider of Paul Schneider Public
    Relations, Inc., +1-215-702-9784, mobile, +1-215-817-4384, pspr@att.net, for
    Vyyo Inc.; or investor relations, Walt Ungerer, VP, Corporate Communications
    of Vyyo Inc., +1-678-488-0468, ir@vyyo.com

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




    ComEd, Comverge Introduce Load Guard(TM) Automated Price Response Service

    CHICAGO, June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- ComEd and Comverge announce today the launch of Load Guard Automated Price Response Service(TM), another innovation in demand response programs available to ComEd residential customers. The Load Guard(TM) service is designed for "set-and-forget" price responsive load control for individual ComEd Residential Real-Time Pricing participants, who have central air conditioning units, Internet access to the http://www.thewattspot.com/ energy management portal, and a ComEd Nature First control switch installed.

    "Load Guard(TM) makes it easier for customers to respond to electricity price signals," said Sharon Hillman, ComEd vice president of Marketing and Environmental Programs. "ComEd Real-Time Pricing Program participants can see how electricity prices change by the hour, so they can adjust their usage habits -- and save money on their electricity bills."

    The price level at which Load Guard will be activated is selected by program participants through http://www.thewattspot.com/, which monitors electricity prices continuously. When the selected price level is reached, Load Guard switches the participant's central A/C unit into a conservation mode for the following two-hour period. Upon completion of a two-hour conservation period, if the current price remains above the desired level, then another conservation period will automatically follow.

    "The very nature of this program illustrates the ability to provide truly price responsive demand response based on customer choice," said Robert M. Chiste, Chairman, President and CEO of Comverge, Inc. "The linkage of demand response to real-time price signals through automated systems creates a true win-win solution. The customer is empowered with customer choice of energy usage and the energy provider is able to operate with real-time pricing for their customers. Comverge is excited to be the provider of this forward looking solution."

    The innovative, new "set-and-forget" Load Guard web-based price response service can be activated for ComEd residential customers who participate in both the ComEd RRTP program and the ComEd Nature First program. Please see http://www.thewattspot.com/ for details.

    About Commonwealth Edison

    Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd) is a unit of Chicago-based Exelon Corporation , one of the nation's largest electric utilities with approximately 5.4 million customers. ComEd provides service to approximately 3.8 million customers across Northern Illinois, or 70 percent of the state's population. Nature First is a trademark of ComEd.

    About Comverge

    Comverge is a leading clean capacity provider of energy solutions that enhance grid reliability and enable utilities to increase available electric capacity during periods of peak energy demand. Our solutions support national efforts toward nationwide carbon reductions while providing peak capacity on a more cost-effective basis than conventional alternatives. For more information, visit http://www.comverge.com/. "Virtual Peaking Capacity," "VPC," "Load Guard" and "WattSpot" are trademarks of Comverge, Inc.

    Contact: ComEd Media Relations / Thomas Stevens (312) 394-3500 Comverge Media Relations / Chris Neff (973) 884-5970

    Comverge

    CONTACT: Thomas Stevens of ComEd Media Relations, +1-312-394-3500; or
    Chris Neff of Comverge Media Relations, +1-973-884-5970

    Web site: http://www.comverge.com/
    http://www.thewattspot.com/




    Connexion Technologies Selects Alcatel-Lucent's Fiber to the Home (FTTH) SolutionHigh-speed triple play services to be offered in 20 communities across the United States

    CHICAGO and CARY, N.C., June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Connexion Technologies and Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced that Connexion has selected Alcatel-Lucent's Fiber to the Home (FTTH) solution to offer high-speed broadband triple play (voice, video and data) services to 20 master-planned communities across the United States.

    Connexion, which builds and operates FTTH networks in single family, multi family, high rise, resort and hospitality properties, will deploy Alcatel- Lucent's 7342 ISAM FTTU solution. This solution utilizes gigabit passive optical networking (GPON) to enable service providers to cost-effectively deliver high revenue, user-centric broadband services today, over a single optical fiber. The scalability of Alcatel-Lucent's FTTH solution is ideal for an initial network rollout and widespread deployment. Service providers can offer any service mix, with increased reliability and lower maintenance costs, which helps maximize profitability.

    "Deployment of Alcatel-Lucent's platform will not only help drive economic development, but will also raise the standard of living in our communities," said Glen Lang, CEO of Connexion. "We chose Alcatel-Lucent because of its technology leadership in GPON, IP-converged triple play services, commitment to FSAN standards, as well as reputation for performance and reliability."

    "This contract with Connexion further demonstrates Alcatel-Lucent's continuing commitment to helping accelerate broadband deployments in the GPON space," said Cindy Christy, president of Alcatel-Lucent's North America business. "Our FTTH solution will enable Connexion to provide customers with the most advanced technology in voice, data and video, backed by the support and expertise that they expect."

    The Alcatel-Lucent 7342 ISAM is a robust Full Service Access Network (FSAN) standards-compliant solution that offers best in class performance and reliability and builds on Alcatel-Lucent's access technology, innovation and market leadership.

    Alcatel-Lucent remains the uncontested global market leader in broadband access with more than 126 million DSL lines shipped to date. More than 135 customers have adopted the ISAM product family globally - including 80% of the top 20 DSL operators in the world. Alcatel-Lucent is also engaged in more than 60 FTTx projects around the world, more than 30 of which involve GPON.

    About Connexion Technologies

    Connexion Technologies, the country's premier fiber-optic amenity company, builds and operates state-of-the-art entertainment and communication networks in single family, multi family, high rise, resort and hospitality properties from coast to coast. Its award-winning, blazing fast, Fiber to the Home (FTTH) and Fiber to the Unit/Premise (FTTU/P) networks have virtually unlimited bandwidth and are "future-ready" to handle emerging technologies. Connexion aligns its networks with leading service providers, who supply the best in television, voice, Internet, and security monitoring services. Connexion also offers properties a suite of comprehensive entertainment and communication technology solutions. From Video-on-Demand (VoD), in-room and in-unit monitoring and management to remote energy control, customized television channel content and other current and future offerings, Connexion Technologies creates A Better Connection SM with its one-source technology solution. The company (formerly known as Capitol Infrastructure), based in Cary, North Carolina, was established in 2002 and has various office locations around the country. For more information, visit http://www.cnxntech.com/.

    About Alcatel-Lucent

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

    Alcatel-Lucent

    CONTACT: media, Denise Panyik-Dale, +1-908-582-4897, or
    dpanyikdale@alcatel-lucent.com, or Mark Burnworth, +33 (0)1-40-76-50-84, or
    mark.burnworth@alcatel-lucent.com, both of Alcatel-Lucent, or Caitlin R.
    Clinard of Connexion Technologies, +1-919-535-7342, or
    caitlin.clinard@cnxntech.com; investors, Pascal Bantegnie,
    +33 (0)1-40-76-52-20, or pascal.bantegnie@alcatel-lucent.com, or Maria Alcon,
    +33 (0)1-40-76-15-17, or maria.alcon@alcatel-lucent.com, or John DeBono,
    +1-908-582-7793, or debono@alcatel-lucent.com, all of Alcatel-Lucent

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




    American Telecom Services Expands Into South American Market Through Prominent International Distributor; Precision Trading Corp.Precision, one of the largest exporters of consumer electronics to South and Central America, adds ATS phones to its line of major brand offerings

    CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Telecom Services Inc. , a provider of converged communications solutions, today announced a new and expansive relationship with Precision Trading Corp., one of the largest exporters and distributors of consumer electronics and housewares to South and Central America, as well as the Caribbean. Precision will open these markets to American Telecom Services through the distribution of three DECT 6.0 Cordless Phones as part of an initial launch. All packaging on these phones will be trilingual: Spanish, Portuguese, and English; appealing to the maximum number of potential consumers in these key regions.

    Precision will initially target Columbia, Venezuela, Uruguay, Ecuador and Argentina, among others, for the sale of ATS traditional DECT 6.0 telephone systems.

    Precision Trading of Miami Florida currently distributes major brands such as Panasonic, Sharp Toshiba within the target markets. Precision possesses a network of distributors and service stations in most major countries throughout Latin America.

    Bruce Hahn, American Telecom Service's Chief Executive Officer, commented, "As we continue to build our brand domestically, we recognize there is strong international demand for our product and service offerings. To rapidly penetrate these new markets, we are excited to partner with a proven exporter and distributor like Precision Trading Corp. We look forward to combining our exceptional quality and money-saving value proposition with Precision's worldwide network and long-standing reputation for quality and integrity. Soon, consumers throughout the Caribbean, South and Central America will be able to call friends and family around the world, with the newest DECT 6.0 telephone technology. We look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship with Precision Trading Corp."

    The initial launch will focus on telephone answering devices as well as affordable DECT multi handset phones.

    Simon Beda, President of Precision Trading Corp. added, "We believe that consumers throughout the regions we serve will be receptive to American Telecom Services state-of-the-art cordless telephones using interference-free DECT 6.0 technology. We are pleased that ATS has worked with us to create packaging that will enable effective distribution of these innovative phones throughout Central and South America, as well as the Caribbean."

    About Precision Trading Corp.

    Precision Trading Corp. was founded in 1979 with the goal of becoming the premier exporter and distributor of consumer electronics and housewares in the Americas. Precision's main goal has been and continues to be to offer the best products at the best prices while adhering to the highest ethical standards as well as total customer satisfaction. Precision Trading is located in Miami, Florida, where its headquarters as well as its main warehouse and distribution facilities are located. In Brazil, Precision has a joint venture audio and video manufacturing facility in the free port city of Manaus. Worldwide purchasing is managed out of Miami headquarters with the assistance of satellite purchasing offices in Hong Kong and Ningbo, P.R.C. For more information, visit http://www.precisiontrading.com/ online.

    About American Telecom Services

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

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

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    BEA Systems Positioned in the Leaders Quadrant for Analyst Firm's 2Q07 Application Infrastructure for New Service-Oriented Business Application Projects Magic QuadrantEvaluation Based on Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute

    SAN JOSE, Calif., June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BEA Systems, Inc. , a world leader in enterprise infrastructure software, today announced it has been positioned by Gartner, Inc. in the leaders quadrant of the "Magic Quadrant for Application Infrastructure for New Service-Oriented Business Application Projects, 2Q07(1) report.

    "We consider our positioning in this year's Magic Quadrant for Application Infrastructure for New Service-Oriented Business Application Projects a testament to our continued investment and success in the Service-Oriented Architecture market. In addition, our strategy to provide holistic technology offerings and support to customers deploying SOA continues to be a source of competitive advantage for us," said Paul Patrick, vice president and chief architect for BEA. "We are extending our leadership role in SOA and are continuing to help enable our customers to transform and optimize their businesses so that they can improve cost structures and grow new revenue streams."

    BEA's strategy in this market is to leverage SOA, BPM, and Web 2.0 social computing best practices, expertise, and capabilities to provide an advanced yet practical, step-by-step approach to business transformation. This approach combines the collective experience and domain expertise of BEA Consulting, Education, and Support Services with a market-leading technology portfolio.

    Major product families evaluated in the report include BEA WebLogic(R) and BEA AquaLogic(R). Other SOBA products include BEA Tuxedo(R), BEA WebLogic Server(R), BEA WebLogic(R) Real Time, BEA WebLogic(R) Event Server, BEA JRockit(R), BEA WebLogic Portal(R), BEA AquaLogic(R) User Interaction, BEA AquaLogic(R) BPM Suite, BEA AquaLogic(R) Data Services Platform and BEA AquaLogic(R) Enterprise Repository.

    Other announced technologies include WebLogic Server - Virtual Edition, BEA AquaLogic(R) Pages, BEA AquaLogic(R) Ensemble, BEA AquaLogic(R) Pathways, as well as our microService Architecture (mSA) and full life cycle tools framework WorkSpace 360. For more information, please visit http://www.bea.com/products.

    The Application Infrastructure for New Service-Oriented Business Application Projects Magic Quadrant is designed to provide an objective assessment of leading application infrastructure vendors' ability to single-handedly support projects that require a complex collection of capabilities in runtime-enabling technologies and development tools. The evaluation consists of 19 vendors, segmented into leaders, visionaries, challengers and niche players.

    About BEA

    BEA Systems, Inc. is a world leader in enterprise infrastructure software. BEA's SOA 360 platform is the industry's most unified SOA platform for business transformation and optimization, in order to improve cost structures and grow new revenue streams. Information about how BEA is enabling customers to achieve Business LiquidITy(TM) can be found at bea.com.

    About the Magic Quadrant

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

    BEA, Tuxedo, WebLogic, and BEA WebLogic Server are registered trademarks and BEA WebLogic Enterprise Platform, BEA WebLogic Integration, BEA WebLogic Portal, BEA WebLogic JRockit, BEA WebLogic Platform, BEA WebLogic Express, BEA WebLogic Workshop, BEA WebLogic Java Adapter for Mainframe, BEA Liquid Data for WebLogic, BEA eLink, Business LiquidITy and BEA WebLogic Enterprise Security are trademarks of BEA Systems, Inc. All other company and product names may be the subject of intellectual property rights reserved by third parties.

    (1) Gartner "Magic Quadrant for Application Infrastructure for New Service-Oriented Business Application Projects, 2Q07" published on May 31, 2007. The research was authored by Yefim V. Natis, Massimo Pezzini, Jess Thompson, Kimihiko Iijima, Michael Barnes, Daryl C. Plummer, and Simon Hayward.

    BEA Systems, Inc.

    CONTACT: Press, James Rivas, +1-408-570-8834, jrivas@bea.com, or Industry
    Analyst, Joe Hnilo, +1-408-570-8314, joe.hnilo@bea.com, both of BEA Systems,
    Inc.

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




    State of Georgia Implements Oracle's PeopleSoft Applications to Streamline Financial Management and Human Resources ProcessesState's Modernization in Response to Governor's Commission for a New Georgia

    REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Oracle today announced that the state of Georgia has implemented Oracle's PeopleSoft Enterprise Financial Management and Oracle's PeopleSoft Enterprise Human Capital Management to improve visibility into business data, streamline procurement processes and provide self-service human resources functionality to employees.

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    The state first implemented PeopleSoft applications for financial management and human resources in 1999, as it migrated its legacy system to prepare for Y2K. The state of Georgia recently upgraded to more current versions of PeopleSoft Enterprise Financial Management and PeopleSoft Enterprise Human Capital Management to take advantage of new functionality -- allowing the state to upgrade more easily and install patches. The state also uses Oracle(R) Database on the back-end to support its applications. With an integrated, centralized application infrastructure, the state's agencies can now more easily run their own queries and make more informed decisions.

    "With Oracle, we now have a solid foundation in place to move forward with significant projects that will help us improve efficiency and enhance services to our citizens and employees," said Lynn Vellinga, state accounting officer for the state of Georgia.

    Streamlining Financial Management to Help Increase Efficiency and Reduce Costs

    In 2003, Georgia's Governor Sonny Perdue established the Commission for a New Georgia -- a non-profit corporation led by private sector senior executives throughout Georgia. The organization's mission is to bring breakthrough thinking and a fresh perspective to the state government so it can better manage its assets and services and map its strategic future.

    In response to the Commission's work, the state of Georgia knew it needed to examine its financial management processes, including procurement and asset management. Currently, 72 state agencies run Oracle's PeopleSoft Enterprise Financial Management to gain visibility into financial data, strengthen financial discipline and automate key processes. The state of Georgia also leverages PeopleSoft Enterprise Purchasing to streamline purchase order processing while strengthening policy compliance.

    The PeopleSoft Financial Management applications enable the state of Georgia to easily import spreadsheet data without the need to rekey information, saving significant time in budget preparation. In addition, agencies can run and build queries against the data store to ease various auditing processes.

    The state is also in the process of transforming its procurement system to allow for e-procurement. This effort includes plans to implement PeopleSoft Enterprise Supplier Relationship Management. In addition, the state is focused on consolidating banking across its agencies in order to create one centralized view of banking data and to yield maximum interest. As a first step toward streamlining banking, the state recently began a pilot implementation with six agencies on PeopleSoft Enterprise Cash Management.

    Providing Self-Service Human Resources Functionality

    The state of Georgia also streamlined its human resources management processes in response to the Commission for a New Georgia's recommendations. Currently, 112 agencies run Oracle's PeopleSoft Enterprise Human Capital Management, which allows the state to optimize its workforce and manage talent, while improving the efficiency of the payroll process. The state uses PeopleSoft Enterprise Payroll for North America to issue an average of 125,000 payroll checks each month. The application integrates with other PeopleSoft human resources and financial applications to facilitate accurate, timely management and reporting of payroll expenses.

    State employees -- more than 70,000 professionals -- have access to self-service human resources functionality. The state now posts pay stubs online, saving paper and administrative time. In addition, employees can make changes to their addresses and other personal information without filling out multiple forms. Managers can use the self-service functionality to view employee information including monitoring employees' leave.

    Offering User-Friendly Training for All Employees

    The state of Georgia uses Oracle User Productivity Kit (UPK) to provide Web-based training for Oracle applications to all end users. Oracle UPK is a comprehensive tool that enables the state to quickly create critical documentation, training and support materials to drive productivity. With Oracle UPK, the state can centrally develop, maintain and update online training materials, delivering new information to employees' desktops, at their convenience. In addition, end users can access Oracle UPK resources in real time if they need help or have a question while working in an Oracle application.

    "We are pleased to work closely with the state of Georgia as it continues to modernize its financial management and HR processes," said Oracle Public Sector Senior Vice President, Mark Johnson. "Oracle's applications are helping the state to operate like a business, providing enhanced services to constituents while maximizing taxpayer dollars."

    The state of Georgia continues to roll out additional applications to support its business processes. Over the next year, the state will implement applications for benefits administration, recruiting, compensation management, cash management and enterprise learning management, among others. The state is also planning to implement Oracle's PeopleSoft Enterprise Performance Management across its applications to align the right information and resources to strategic business objectives.

    About Oracle

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    Yahoo! Signs Six Mobile Deals With Major Operators Across Asia PacificYahoo! to Reach nearly 100 Million Subscribers Through these New Partnerships, Taking a Leadership Position in Mobile Search in Asia

    SINGAPORE, June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- COMMUNICASIA -- Yahoo! , a leading global Internet company, announced today that it has signed partnership agreements with six major mobile operators across Asia, representing a combined subscriber base of nearly 100 million. These new partnerships focus on distribution of Yahoo!'s popular mobile search service, Yahoo! oneSearch, which launched in Asia in May of this year.

    The six mobile operators are Globe Telecom (Philippines), Idea Cellular Limited (India), LG Telecom (Korea), Maxis Communications Berhad (Malaysia), PT Telekomunikasi Selular "Telkomsel" (Indonesia) and Taiwan Mobile (Taiwan). These strategic partnerships demonstrate Yahoo!'s commitment to becoming number one in mobile services and establishes the company's strong early leadership position across Asia in mobile audience reach, mobile search services and mobile monetization.

    By distributing Yahoo! oneSearch these six major operators will make it easier for people to search for and find better results and instant answers on their mobile devices. Yahoo! oneSearch gives consumers access to news, Web images, financial information, weather conditions, Flickr(TM) and Web and mobile Web sites, as well as makes it easy to navigate to other web sites.

    "These partnerships with leading operators in Asia help extend Yahoo!'s clear leadership in the mobile space," said David Ko, vice president and general manager, Connected Life Asia, Yahoo!. "Partners are essential to our consumer-centric mobile strategy and key relationships will continue to evolve and deliver great Internet experiences to our respective customers," Ko added.

    Yahoo! oneSearch is now available in 14 countries around the world (Canada, France, Germany, Indonesia, India, Italy, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States and Vietnam) and will soon be available in Korea and Taiwan. Yahoo! oneSearch first launched in the United States in January 2007. For information on Yahoo! oneSearch go to http://mobile.yahoo.com/.

    About Yahoo!

    Yahoo! Inc. is a leading global Internet brand and one of the most trafficked Internet destinations worldwide. Yahoo!'s mission is to connect people to their passions, their communities and the world's knowledge. Yahoo! is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif.

    Yahoo!

    CONTACT: Nicole Leverich of Yahoo!, +1-408-349-5583,
    nicolewl@yahoo-inc.com; or Cory Pforzheimer of Fleishman-Hillard,
    +1-415-318-4181, pforzhec@fleishman.com, for Yahoo!

    Web site: http://mobile.yahoo.com/




    BEA Systems Positioned in Leaders Quadrant of Analyst Firm's 2Q07 Application Infrastructure for Back-End Application Integration Projects Magic QuadrantEvaluation Based on Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute

    SAN JOSE, Calif., June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BEA Systems, Inc. , a world leader in enterprise infrastructure software, announced today that it has been positioned by Gartner, Inc. in the leaders quadrant of the "Magic Quadrant for Application Infrastructure for Back-End Application Integration Projects, 2Q07(1) report.

    "We see this evaluation by Gartner as recognition and confirmation that our application integration strategy and related offerings continue to lead in terms of innovation and adoption. It's clear that application integration, as well as business integration, represent key strategic planks of any comprehensive SOA deployment strategy," said Paul Patrick, vice president and chief architect for BEA. "BEA customers continue to benefit from our comprehensive vision and world-class technology. Enabling enterprises to transform their businesses to gain competitive advantage remains core to our mission at BEA."

    Inclusion in this Magic Quadrant was based on an assessment of the functional capabilities of products that were available in the market at the beginning of 2007. Gartner assessed the relevance of these capabilities to data consistency and multi-step process integration styles. The capabilities considered most important include interoperable messaging, "classic integration" services and orchestration.

    BEA's leading business integration products include BEA WebLogic(R) Integration, BEA AquaLogic(R) Service Bus and BEA AquaLogic(R) Data Services Platform. Other key adjacent products include BEA AquaLogic(R) BPM Suite and BEA AquaLogic(R) Integrator. For more information, please visit: http://www.bea.com/aqualogic.

    About the Magic Quadrant

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

    About BEA

    BEA Systems, Inc. is a world leader in enterprise infrastructure software. BEA's SOA 360 platform is the industry's most unified SOA platform for business transformation and optimization, in order to improve cost structures and grow new revenue streams. Information about how BEA is enabling customers to achieve Business LiquidITy(TM) can be found at bea.com.

    BEA, Tuxedo, WebLogic, and BEA WebLogic Server are registered trademarks and BEA WebLogic Enterprise Platform, BEA WebLogic Integration, BEA WebLogic Portal, BEA WebLogic JRockit, BEA WebLogic Platform, BEA WebLogic Express, BEA WebLogic Workshop, BEA WebLogic Java Adapter for Mainframe, BEA Liquid Data for WebLogic, BEA eLink, Business LiquidITy and BEA WebLogic Enterprise Security are trademarks of BEA Systems, Inc. All other company and product names may be the subject of intellectual property rights reserved by third parties.

    (1) Gartner ''Magic Quadrant for Application Infrastructure for Back-End Application Integration Projects, 2Q07'' published on June 7, 2007. The report was Jess Thompson, Michael Barnes, Kimihiko Iijima, Benoit J. Lheureux, Paolo Malinverno, Yefim V. Natis, Massimo Pezzini, Roy W. Schulte, and Simon Hayward.

    BEA Systems, Inc.

    CONTACT: Jim Rivas of BEA Systems, Inc., +1-408-570-8834,
    jrivas@bea.com, or Joe Hnilo of BEA Systems, Inc., +1-408-570-8314,
    joe.hnilo@bea.com

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




    Circuit City Stores, Inc. Reports First Quarter Results

    RICHMOND, Va., June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Circuit City Stores, Inc. today reported results for the first quarter ended May 31, 2007.

    Statements of Operations Highlights Three Months Ended May 31 2007 2006 (Dollar amounts in millions % of % of except per share data) $ Sales $ Sales Net sales $2,485.5 100.0% $2,596.6 100.0% Gross profit $560.2 22.5% $635.8 24.5% Selling, general and administrative expenses $648.4 26.1% $634.3 24.4% (Loss) earnings from continuing operations before income taxes $(82.5) (3.3)% $8.3 0.3% Net (loss) earnings from continuing operations $(54.8) (2.2)% $5.3 0.2% Net (loss) earnings $(54.6) (2.2)% $6.4 0.2% (Loss) earnings per share from continuing operations $(0.33) - $0.03 - (Loss) earnings per share $(0.33) - $0.04 - Balance Sheets Highlights May 31 (Dollar amounts in millions) 2007 2006 % Change Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments $364.1 $634.3 (43)% Merchandise inventory $1,745.9 $1,931.4 (10)% Merchandise payable $923.0 $995.6 (7)% Long-term debt, including current installments $55.9 $56.9 (2)% Stockholders' equity $1,700.2 $1,945.8 (13)% First Quarter Summary * Net sales declined 4.3 percent, driven by a comparable store sales decline of 5.6 percent. In the same period last fiscal year, the company posted total sales growth of 17.4 percent and comparable store sales growth of 14.6 percent. * In the domestic segment, direct channel sales grew 21 percent and services revenues grew 70 percent versus the prior year. * Gross profit margin decreased 195 basis points compared with last year's result due to a decrease in domestic segment extended warranty net sales as well as lower merchandise margins that were driven by a greater mix of lower-margin PC hardware sales. * SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales increased from the prior year by 166 basis points, which primarily reflects approximately 90 basis points in net incremental expenses, related to investments in the domestic segment for information technology, multi-channel capabilities and innovation activities, as a percentage of consolidated net sales, as well as the overall de-leveraging impact of lower sales. * The loss from continuing operations before income taxes was 3.3 percent of net sales compared with earnings from continuing operations before income taxes of 0.3 percent of net sales in the prior year. * The company reported a loss from continuing operations of 33 cents per diluted share compared with earnings of 3 cents per diluted share in the prior year. * The company's cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments decreased by $270 million to $364 million, driven by $311 million in purchases of property and equipment and $258 million in stock repurchases and dividend payments, partially offset by improvement in net-owned inventory.

    "While I am disappointed with the large net loss for the first quarter, we met our revised guidance while up against our toughest comparable store sales increase comparison of this fiscal year," said Philip J. Schoonover, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Circuit City Stores, Inc. "We made significant and substantial changes to improve Circuit City and position the company to compete while facing economic uncertainty in the near term and new realities in the consumer electronics marketplace over the longer term.

    "The structural changes we made to reduce our costs and expenses were necessary to fund our four key growth pillars. The initiatives taken are expected to reduce domestic segment SG&A expenses by approximately $135 million in fiscal 2008 and $185 million annually beginning in fiscal 2009. Initiatives in the international segment are expected to generate SG&A savings of $15 million annually beginning this fiscal year. Now that the structural changes to our organization are behind us, we are focused on simplifying our business for Associates and simplifying the shopping experience for our customers.

    "As a result of the changes we are rolling out this summer, we expect continued volatility in our financial results in the near term. The second quarter changes include new merchandising and marketing systems that came on line in early June; new retail store operating procedures that are being rolled out during the summer and will be completed by the end of August; and the expected deployment of a new point-of-sale system in our domestic segment stores starting in July.

    "We wanted to make the structural changes to our business during the first quarter and free our Associates from unnecessary work so that in the second quarter we can build towards executing crisply during the important holiday selling season. By simplifying the business and focusing on execution, we will better serve customers with an improved shopping experience in the second half of the fiscal year that should translate to improvements in revenue and margin per transaction in our key product categories."

    A summary of results by segment is shown in Table 1. Sales

    For the first quarter ended May 31, 2007, net sales decreased 4.3 percent to $2.49 billion from $2.60 billion in the same period last year, with consolidated comparable store sales decreasing 5.6 percent from the prior year. A summary of sales results is shown in Table 2.

    Domestic Segment Sales

    For the first quarter, net sales for the domestic segment decreased 4.4 percent to $2.38 billion from $2.49 billion in the same period last year, with comparable store sales decreasing 6.0 percent from the prior year. For the quarter in the domestic segment, direct channel sales, including Web- and call center-originated sales, grew 21 percent and services revenues grew 70 percent from the prior year.

    During the first quarter, the domestic segment opened one relocated Superstore, which replaced a store that was closed in February 2007.

    The net sales represented by each major product category for the periods ended May 31, 2007 and 2006, are shown in Table 3.

    In the video category, Circuit City produced a double-digit comparable store sales decrease in the first quarter. Total television comparable store sales decreased by double digits, as a significant comparable store sales decrease in projection and tube televisions more than offset high-single-digit comparable store sales growth in flat panel televisions. Comparable store sales of digital imaging products and accessories decreased by single digits. Comparable store sales of camcorders and DVD hardware declined by double digits.

    In the information technology category, Circuit City produced a single- digit comparable store sales increase in the first quarter. Comparable store sales of notebook computers increased by double digits, and comparable store sales of desktop computers were approximately flat compared with the prior year period.

    In the audio category, Circuit City produced a double-digit comparable store sales decrease in the first quarter. Double-digit declines in comparable store sales of portable digital audio, mobile, home audio and digital satellite radio products were partially offset by a significant double-digit comparable store sales increase in navigation products.

    In the entertainment category, Circuit City produced a single-digit comparable store sales increase in the first quarter, reflecting strong double-digit comparable store sales increases in video gaming products and PC software. Comparable store sales of video software declined by low-double digits and comparable store sales in music software declined by strong double digits.

    Domestic segment extended warranty net sales were $73.7 million, or 3.1 percent of domestic segment net sales, in the first quarter, compared with $92.3 million, or 3.7 percent of domestic segment net sales, in the same period last year. Services revenues increased 70 percent to $64.4 million from $37.9 million in the same period last year.

    International Segment Sales

    For the first quarter, net sales for the international segment decreased 2.2 percent to $108.6 million from $111.1 million in the same period last fiscal year. The decrease was driven by the impact of closing 53 retail stores, net of openings, during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007. The effect of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates favorably impacted the sales decline by approximately 1 percentage point. Comparable store sales increased 4.4 percent for the quarter in local currency.

    Gross Profit

    The consolidated gross profit margin was 22.5 percent in the first quarter compared with 24.5 percent in the same period last fiscal year. Domestic segment gross profit margin decreased 204 basis points from the prior year, impacting the consolidated gross profit margin decline by 197 basis points, driven by a decrease in domestic segment extended warranty net sales as well as lower merchandise margins that were driven by a greater mix of lower-margin PC hardware sales. The greater mix of PC hardware sales reflects both strength in that business as well as below-plan sales in the television category.

    The international segment's first quarter gross profit margin decline of 22 basis points did not materially impact the consolidated gross profit margin. The decrease resulted primarily from a mix shift from higher-margin categories.

    Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

    Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses were 26.1 percent of consolidated net sales in the first quarter, compared with 24.4 percent of consolidated net sales in the same period last year.

    The domestic segment contributed 201 basis points to the 166 basis point increase in the consolidated expense-to-sales ratio. The domestic segment's increase primarily reflects approximately 90 basis points in net incremental expenses, related to investments in information technology, multi-channel capabilities and innovation activities, as a percentage of consolidated net sales, as well as the overall de-leveraging impact of lower sales. The segment incurred general and administrative expenses of $4.9 million, or 20 basis points as a percentage of consolidated net sales, associated with severance from restructuring activities.

    The international segment's decline in expenses partially offset the increase in the consolidated expense-to-sales ratio, as the segment's SG&A expenses as a percentage of segment net sales decreased 900 basis points, primarily due to a $7.5 million recovery related to a former subsidiary.

    A summary of selling, general and administrative expenses by category is shown in Table 4.

    Net (Loss) Earnings from Continuing Operations

    The fiscal 2008 first quarter net loss from continuing operations totaled $54.8 million, or 33 cents per diluted share, compared with net earnings of $5.3 million, or 3 cents per diluted share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2007.

    Financial Condition

    At May 31, 2007, Circuit City had cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $364 million, compared with $634 million at May 31, 2006. The $270 million year-over-year decline in the cash position primarily reflects the impact of $311 million in purchases of property and equipment and $258 million in stock repurchase activities and dividend payments, partially offset by the improvement in net-owned inventory.

    Merchandise inventory decreased 9.6 percent to $1.75 billion from $1.93 billion last year, driven by a reduction in at-risk inventories while improving store in-stock levels. Merchandise payable decreased 7.3 percent to $923 million from $996 million due primarily to reduced receipts of product. Net-owned inventory decreased by $113 million, of which domestic segment net- owned inventory decreased by $92 million, compared with the prior year.

    Capital expenditures, net of landlord reimbursements, for the first quarter totaled $63 million.

    Stock Buyback

    Circuit City continued to repurchase stock, consistent with the board's $1.2 billion authorization, during the first quarter. Repurchases during the first quarter of fiscal 2008 totaled 2.5 million shares at a cost of $46.7 million, excluding commission fees. As of May 31, 2007, the company had repurchased 60.4 million shares under this authorization at a cost of $966.3 million, excluding commission fees.

    Updated Fiscal 2008 Outlook

    "In the first quarter, the amount of change that we introduced to the company led to significant volatility, which we expect to continue through the summer as we roll out the new retail operating platform, convert to the new point-of-sale system in additional stores, gain experience with the new organizational structure and develop competence with using our new merchandising and marketing systems. Combined with an uncertain macroeconomic environment, for the time being, it is difficult to project sales and earnings performance for the balance of the fiscal year. As a result, we are withdrawing financial guidance at this time," said Schoonover.

    The company continues to expect to open 60 to 65 new and relocated domestic segment Superstores in fiscal 2008. Domestic segment Superstore openings estimates are shown in Table 5. The timing of store openings depends upon a number of factors and can change during the year. The company expects more than half of the openings to be in a 20,000 square foot format. Initial results from the 20,000 square foot formats indicate reduced capital expenditures and operating expenses, resulting in higher returns, as compared with the 30,000 square foot formats.

    Conference Call Information

    Circuit City will host a conference call for investors at 11:00 a.m. EDT today. Investors in the United States and Canada may access the call at (800) 399-0127. Other investors may access the call at (706) 634-7512. A live Web cast of the conference call will be available on the company's investor information home page at http://investor.circuitcity.com/.

    A replay of the call will be available by approximately 2:00 p.m. EDT today and will remain available through June 27. Investors in the United States and Canada may access the recording at (800) 642-1687, and other investors may dial (706) 645-9291. The access code for the replay is 3865723. A replay of the call also will be available on the Circuit City investor information home page.

    Annual Meeting of Shareholders

    Circuit City's Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held June 26, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. EDT. A live Web cast of the management presentation will be available on the company's investor information home page at http://investor.circuitcity.com/.

    About Circuit City Stores, Inc.

    Circuit City Stores, Inc. is a leading specialty retailer of consumer electronics and related services. At May 31, the domestic segment operated 643 Superstores and 13 other locations in 158 media U.S. media markets. At May 31, the international segment operated through 800 retail stores and dealer outlets in Canada. Circuit City also operates Web sites at http://www.circuitcity.com/, http://www.thesource.ca/ and http://www.firedog.com/.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    Statements made in this release, other than those concerning historical financial information, may be considered forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks and uncertainties, including without limitation: (1) the effect of pricing and promotional activities of the company's competitors and the company's response to those actions, (2) the pace of commoditization of consumer electronics, (3) the company's ability to control and leverage expenses as a percentage of sales, (4) general economic conditions, (5) the company's ability to generate sales and margin growth through expanded service offerings, (6) the company's ability to continue to generate strong sales growth in key product categories and through its direct sales channel, (7) the impact of inventory and supply chain management initiatives on inventory levels and profitability, (8) the impact of initiatives related to upgrading merchandising, marketing, point-of-sale and information systems on revenue and margin and the costs associated with these investments, (9) the availability of real estate that meets the company's criteria for new and relocating stores, (10) the company's ability to implement sales and profitability improvements for the international segment, (11) the company's strategic evaluation of the international segment, and (12) a continued strong product cycle for consumer electronics. Discussion of additional factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from management's projections, forecasts, estimates and expectations is set forth under Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition in the Circuit City Stores, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2007, and in the company's other SEC filings. A copy of the annual report is available on the company's investor information Web site at http://investor.circuitcity.com/.

    CIRCUIT CITY STORES, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS PERIODS ENDED MAY 31 (UNAUDITED) (Amounts in thousands except per share data) Three Months 2007 2006 NET SALES $2,485,537 $2,596,615 Cost of sales, buying and warehousing 1,925,352 1,960,851 GROSS PROFIT 560,185 635,764 Selling, general and administrative expenses 648,354 634,292 OPERATING (LOSS) INCOME (88,169) 1,472 Interest income 5,737 7,046 Interest expense 43 212 (Loss) earnings from continuing operations before income taxes (82,475) 8,306 Income tax (benefit) expense (27,663) 2,999 NET (LOSS) EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS (54,812) 5,307 EARNINGS (LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF TAX 246 (708) CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE, NET OF TAX - 1,773 NET (LOSS) EARNINGS $(54,566) $6,372 Weighted average common shares: Basic 165,842 171,054 Diluted 165,842 176,256 (LOSS) EARNINGS PER SHARE: Basic: Continuing operations $(0.33) $0.03 Discontinued operations $- $- Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle $- $0.01 Basic (loss) earnings per share $(0.33) $0.04 Diluted: Continuing operations $(0.33) $0.03 Discontinued operations $- $- Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle $- $0.01 Diluted (loss) earnings per share $(0.33) $0.04 CIRCUIT CITY STORES, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) (Amounts in thousands) May 31 2007 2006 ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $112,309 $392,422 Short-term investments 251,789 241,863 Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts 342,243 211,582 Merchandise inventory 1,745,934 1,931,370 Deferred income taxes 28,210 25,373 Income tax receivable 107,179 7,765 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 80,619 63,616 Total Current Assets 2,668,283 2,873,991 Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation 941,662 837,394 Deferred income taxes 27,345 96,709 Goodwill 133,299 230,157 Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization 19,839 29,129 Other assets 37,486 43,940 TOTAL ASSETS $3,827,914 $4,111,320 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current Liabilities: Merchandise payable $923,032 $995,599 Expenses payable 242,810 233,598 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 358,292 340,889 Accrued compensation 52,007 68,617 Accrued income taxes 10,782 8,175 Short-term debt 4,675 22,695 Current installments of long-term debt 6,905 6,933 Total Current Liabilities 1,598,503 1,676,506 Long-term debt, excluding current installments 48,961 49,999 Accrued straight-line rent and deferred rent credits 277,742 259,538 Accrued lease termination costs 71,694 76,948 Other liabilities 130,825 102,571 TOTAL LIABILITIES 2,127,725 2,165,562 Stockholders' Equity: Common stock 84,261 87,378 Additional paid-in capital 307,335 438,292 Retained earnings 1,266,534 1,368,026 Accumulated other comprehensive income 42,059 52,062 TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 1,700,189 1,945,758 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $3,827,914 $4,111,320 Table 1: Segment Performance Summary Domestic Segment Three Months Ended May 31 2007 2006 % of % of (Dollar amounts in millions) $ Sales $ Sales Net sales $2,376.9 100.0 % $2,485.5 100.0 % Gross profit $520.5 21.9 % $594.9 23.9 % Selling, general and administrative expenses $612.5 25.8 % $587.6 23.6 % Net (loss) earnings from continuing operations $(57.4) (2.4)% $9.3 0.4 % International Segment Three Months Ended May 31 2007 2006 % of % of (Dollar amounts in millions) $ Sales $ Sales Net sales $108.6 100.0 % $111.1 100.0 % Gross profit $39.7 36.6 % $40.9 36.8 % Selling, general and administrative expenses $35.9 33.0 % $46.7 42.0 % Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations $2.6 2.4 % $(4.0) (3.6)% Table 2: Net Sales Summary Year Comparable Three Months Ended Over- Store May 31 Year Sales (Dollar amounts in millions) 2007 2006 Change Change(a) Domestic segment net sales $2,376.9 $2,485.5 (4.4)% (6.0)% International segment net sales 108.6 111.1 (2.2)% 4.4 % Net sales $2,485.5 $2,596.6 (4.3)% (5.6)% (a) A store's sales are included in comparable store sales after the store has been open for a full 12 months. In addition, comparable store sales include Web-originated sales and sales from relocated and remodeled stores. The calculation of comparable Table 3: Net Sales by Category Domestic Segment Three Months Ended Three Months Ended May 31, 2007 May 31, 2006(a) % of % of (Dollar amounts in millions) $ sales $ sales Video $934.0 39.3 % $1,031.9 41.5 % Information technology 628.6 26.4 629.8 25.3 Audio 334.9 14.1 380.6 15.3 Entertainment 272.5 11.5 258.8 10.4 Warranty, services and other(b) 206.9 8.7 184.5 7.5 Total $2,376.9 100.0 % $2,485.5 100.0 % (a) We have adapted our presentation of sales by category to represent total sales and have reclassified certain sales from video and information technology to warranty, services and other. (b) Warranty, services and other includes extended warranty net sales; revenues from computer-related services, mobile installations, home theater installations and product repairs; net financing; and revenues from third parties for services subscriptions International Segment Three Months Three Months Ended Ended May 31, 2007 May 31, 2006 % of % of (Dollar amounts in millions) $ sales $ sales Video $20.0 18.5 % $20.5 18.5 % Information technology 39.8 36.6 44.6 40.1 Audio 36.5 33.6 35.8 32.2 Entertainment 5.0 4.6 3.2 2.9 Warranty, services and other(a) 7.3 6.7 7.0 6.3 Total $108.6 100.0 % $111.1 100.0 % (a) Warranty, services and other includes extended warranty sales and product repair revenue. Table 4: Selling, General and Administrative Expenses Consolidated Three Months Ended May 31 2007 2006 % of % of (Dollar amounts in millions) $ Sales $ Sales Store expenses $556.7 22.4 % $534.0 20.6 % General and administrative expenses 85.5 3.4 87.4 3.4 Stock-based compensation expense 4.5 0.2 8.7 0.3 Remodel expenses - - - - Relocation expenses 1.1 - 1.5 0.1 Pre-opening expenses 0.5 - 2.6 0.1 Total $648.4 26.1 % $634.3 24.4 % Domestic Segment Three Months Ended May 31 2007 2006 % of % of (Dollar amounts in millions) $ Sales $ Sales Store expenses $524.2 22.1 % $496.9 20.0 % General and administrative expenses 82.4 3.5 78.9 3.2 Stock-based compensation expense 4.3 0.2 7.6 0.3 Remodel expenses - - - - Relocation expenses 1.1 - 1.5 0.1 Pre-opening expenses 0.5 - 2.6 0.1 Total $612.5 25.8 % $587.6 23.6 % International Segment Three Months Ended May 31 2007 2006 % of % of (Dollar amounts in millions) $ Sales $ Sales Store expenses $32.6 30.0 % $37.1 33.4 % General and administrative expenses 3.1 2.9 8.5 7.7 Stock-based compensation expense 0.2 0.1 1.1 1.0 Total $35.9 33.0 % $46.7 42.0 % Table 5: Domestic Segment Superstore Openings Estimates Q1(a) Q2 Q3 Q4 FY08 Incremental Superstores 0 10 17-18 16-18 43-46 Relocated Superstores 1 4 7-8 5-6 17-19 Total Superstore openings 1 14 24-26 21-24 60-65 (a) First quarter openings are actual. On February 26, 2007, the company closed one store in advance of opening a replacement store in the first quarter of fiscal 2008. The replacement store is included in relocations for the first quarter of fiscal 20 (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010709/CCLOGO )

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    CONTACT: Bill Cimino, Director of Corporate Communications,
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