Yahoo! Names Winner of the 'Greenest City in America' ChallengeTop ten cities announced as part of 'Be a Better Planet' campaign; Hastings, Nebraska takes $250,000 prize

HASTINGS, Neb., June 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Yahoo! Inc. today announced that Hastings, Nebraska, has won its "Be a Better Planet" Greenest City in America challenge. The birthplace of Kool-Aid, Hastings will receive a grand prize of $250,000 to be dedicated toward city greening projects, developed in conjunction with Global Green USA. More than 350 cities participated in the "Be a Better Planet" (http://better.yahoo.com/planet) program, which challenged Americans to take action against climate change and use tools such as Yahoo! Green, Yahoo! Answers and Yahoo! oneSearch to become better planetarians. Yahoo! also announced the challenge's top ten cities, which ranged from Mill Valley, Calif., to Fairfax, Va.

"The determined green spirit demonstrated by the people of Hastings, Nebraska, underscores Yahoo!'s belief that individual actions can add up to significant change," said Yahoo! Co-Founder David Filo. "Cities from the coasts to the heartland rallied together to participate and we're encouraged by how the citizens came together around this important cause."

Yahoo! will declare Hastings the "Greenest City in America" at a Yahoo!-hosted Nebraska-style BBQ and celebration this evening at 6:00pm at Hastings' Chautauqua Park. Residents of Hastings are invited to join Mayor Matt Rossen as he accepts the award on behalf of the city. Nebraska Lieutenant Governor Rick Sheehy will also be in attendance, as well as other state government officials and surrounding city mayors.

"Hastings is honored to be a part of Yahoo!'s 'Be a Better Planet' program and to be crowned as the greenest city in America," said Mayor Rossen. "This achievement has spurred us to become even greener, and we thank all of the citizens in central Nebraska who have supported us and helped promote this great city and state in which we live."

Better City, Better Planet

Following the month-long campaign, the top ten Greenest Cities in America were determined as:

1. Hastings, Nebraska 2. Pelzer, South Carolina 3. San Carlos, California 4. Mill Valley, California 5. Topeka, Kansas 6. Dover, Delaware 7. Spring, Texas 8. Lawrence, Kansas 9. Walnut Creek, California 10. Fairfax, Virginia

In addition to the top prize awarded to Hastings, the top five cities are being rewarded today with deliveries of thousands of energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs), compliments of Yahoo!.

Green-minded citizens participated in the "Be a Better Planet" Greenest City in America challenge by earning participation credits in the following ways:

-- Yahoo! Answers: Helping save the planet by earnings the best answer for an environmental question and contributing to the growing body of knowledge and advice on Yahoo! Answers; -- Yahoo! oneSearch: Learning more about living a greener life by conducting "eco-friendly" mobile searches ("organic food," "public transport," "recycle center," "bike," "ride share") on Yahoo! oneSearch, a new search service with results optimized for the mobile phone; -- Yahoo! Green Pledge: Visiting Yahoo! Green and committing to lowering their carbon diet by pledging such actions as changing light bulbs, taking public transportation, using reusable shopping bags, properly inflating tires, and recycling more. The Greenest City Gets Greener

The winning city was offered the choice of either a fleet of hybrid taxi cabs, similar to those donated to New York City during the campaign's kickoff on May 14th, or the equivalent cash donation. Hastings, which has signed the U.S. Mayor's Climate Protection Agreement, selected the latter in order to further its city environmental programs. Current initiatives include conversion of methane to energy at its pollution control center, local production of Ethanol E85, extensive networks of parks and hiking and biking trails, and installation of energy-efficient street lighting. Global Green USA will help Hastings identify potential city greening projects, such as expansion of renewable energy programs and energy-efficient renovations for city buildings.

"We are so excited that the residents of Hastings have helped demonstrate their outstanding commitment to smart, sustainable solutions that save money, improve health, and protect our environment," said Global Green USA President Matt Petersen. "We look forward to working with the Mayor, the Chamber of Commerce and all of the city's residents to help recommend the green policies and projects that will benefit the people of Hastings even further and serve as an example for cities across the country."

Inspired by the winning answers contributed by Hastings residents during the challenge, Mayor Rossen will also solicit thoughts and advice for how to invest the $250,000 prize by using Yahoo! Answers, the leading Q&A site on the Web.

Yahoo!'s Commitment to the Planet

Yahoo! has a long track record of supporting environmental sustainability both in its operations and on its global network. Yahoo! has committed to become carbon neutral this year. The company also uses renewable power, hydroelectric energy, and passive cooling at its various facilities and data centers. Its award-winning commute alternatives program offers incentives such as Wi-Fi enabled biodiesel shuttles and generous public transit subsidies. The company has also launched several sustainability-focused product initiatives, including its Yahoo! Green eco-site, the Yahoo! Autos Green Center, and 18Seconds.org, dedicated to educating Americans about the cost-savings and environmental benefits of CFL bulbs.

About Global Green USA

Global Green USA is a national environmental group that works in partnership with local governments and other public entities to demonstrate the benefits of green building and smart solutions to climate change. Global Green provides options for establishing green building programs that protect local quality of life and the environment, provides training for staff and constituents, and encourages the development of incentives for green building projects.

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, California.

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CONTACT: Nicki Dugan of Yahoo! Inc., +1-408-349-7361,
nicki@yahoo-inc.com, or Jessie Wixon of OutCast Communications,
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Absolute Software's Computrace Continues to Gain Support in Education MarketAbsolute demonstrates its industry-leading laptop theft protection service at NECC 2007 and gets high marks from K-12 institutions

ATLANTA, GA, June 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Absolute(R) Software Corporation (TSX: ABT), the leading provider of firmware-based, patented Computrace(R) Computer Theft Recovery, Data Protection and Secure Asset Tracking(TM) solutions, announces from the National Educational Computing Conference (Booth #2613-5) in Atlanta, GA, that demand for its Computrace solution from K-12 institutions in the U.S., Europe and Canada continues to increase.

In the U.S., 15 of the top 25 largest school districts are using Computrace to protect their computing assets, in addition many others are expanding rollout of the solution each year, including:

- New York City Department of Education, NY: The largest school district in North America, with approximately 1.1 million students enrolled, this long-time customer of Absolute continues to expand its implementation of Computrace. - Tulsa Public Schools, OK: Largest school district in Oklahoma, with approximately 42,000 students. - Richardson ISD, TX: Located in northern Dallas County, this school district serves more than 34,000 students. - Hayward USD, CA: Includes 33 K-12 schools serving more than 24,000 students. - Edmonds School District, WA: Diverse suburban district in Lynnwood, serving approximately 21,500 students. - Dysart School District, AZ: Fastest growing school system in Arizona, with over 20,000 students. Since 2000, the district has more than tripled in size. - Waterloo School District, IA: Fifth largest school district in Iowa, with an enrollment of approximately 10,500 students. Note: The student populations cited above do not correlate to the exact number of Computrace units that have been sold.

John Livingston, Chairman and CEO of Absolute Software, said, "Over the last two years, there has been acceleration in schools deploying One-to-One Student Computing Initiatives across North America. At the same time Computrace has become, within the leading K-12 districts, an integral program component to ensure the ongoing success of their one to one initiative. Consequently, we have seen a significant increase in demand for Absolute's computer theft protection, data security and reliable laptop computer inventory tracking capabilities in the education market."

Absolute's Computrace solutions help educational institutions track and recover stolen or missing computers, remotely delete sensitive data, detect unauthorized software or missing hardware, and generate asset reports for upgrades, roll-outs and PC retirement.

For more information on Absolute's success in Education, please visit http://www.absolute.com/markets/education.asp.

About Absolute Software

Absolute Software Corporation (TSX: ABT) is the leader in Computer Theft Recovery, Data Protection and Secure Asset Tracking(TM) solutions. Absolute Software provides organizations and consumers with solutions in the areas of regulatory compliance, data protection and theft recovery. The Company's Computrace(R) software is embedded in the BIOS of computers by global leaders, including Dell, Fujitsu, Gateway, HP, Lenovo, Motion, Panasonic and Toshiba, and the Company has reselling partnerships with these OEMs and others, including Apple. For more information about Absolute Software and Computrace, visit http://www.absolute.com/.

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(C)2007 Absolute Software Corporation. All rights reserved. Computrace and Absolute are registered trademarks of Absolute Software Corporation. Computrace U.S. patents # 5,715,174, # 5,764,892, # 5,802,280, # 5,896,497, # 6,244,758, # 6,269,392, # 6,300,863, and # 6,507,914. Canadian patents # 2,284,806 and # 2,205,370. U.K. patents # EP793823 and # GB2338101. German patent # 695 125 34.6-08. Australian patent # 699045. The Toronto Stock Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved of the information contained in this news release.

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Morningstar Appoints Scott Cooley as Chief Financial Officer

CHICAGO, June 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Morningstar, Inc. , a leading provider of independent investment research, today announced the appointment of Scott Cooley, 38, as chief financial officer, effective August 10, 2007. Martha Dustin Boudos, who has served as chief financial officer since 2001, will remain at Morningstar and work closely with him to assist with a smooth transition before she takes on a new role at the company. Cooley was co-chief executive officer for Morningstar Australia and Morningstar New Zealand.

"Scott is an 11-year veteran of Morningstar who has continuously demonstrated his strong leadership ability in each role he has undertaken in the company. Most recently as co-CEO for Morningstar Australia and Morningstar New Zealand, Scott has contributed to the significant growth of those operations and led the groups through the successful acquisition of Aspect Huntley," said Joe Mansueto, chairman and chief executive officer. "Scott has strong financial abilities and a thorough knowledge of our operations. I am delighted that he will be taking the reins as our new chief financial officer."

Cooley joined Morningstar in 1996. Formerly the editor of Morningstar, Inc.'s flagship print product, Morningstar Mutual Funds, Cooley was a senior manager for the company's U.S. website, http://www.morningstar.com/, the lead fund analyst for Fidelity, Vanguard, and Oakmark funds, and a stock analyst. Cooley became CEO of Morningstar Australia and Morningstar New Zealand in 2003 and then co-CEO with Andrew Bird following the acquisition of Aspect Huntley in July 2006. Bird will assume the role of CEO for Morningstar Australia and Morningstar New Zealand.

Before joining Morningstar, Cooley was a bank examiner for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), where he focused on credit analysis and asset-backed securities. He has a bachelor's degree in economics and social science and a master's degree in history from Illinois State University.

Mansueto added, "Scott will have some big shoes to fill. Martha Boudos has made countless contributions to our success over the last 15 years, and I'm very pleased that she plans to stay on as a valued member of our team."

Boudos joined Morningstar in 1992. On March 6, 2007, the company announced that she planned to take on a new role, which is still being determined. Among her many accomplishments as CFO, Boudos successfully built a finance organization, led Morningstar's open-auction initial public offering two years ago, and was instrumental in the company's four recent acquisitions.

About Morningstar, Inc.

Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment research in the United States and in major international markets. The company offers an extensive line of Internet, software, and print-based products and services for individuals, financial advisors, and institutions. Morningstar provides data on more than 230,000 investment offerings, including stocks, mutual funds, separate accounts, hedge funds, and similar vehicles. The company has operations in 16 countries and minority ownership positions in companies based in three other countries.

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Other factors that could materially affect actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements can be found in Morningstar's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Morningstar's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2006. If any of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if our underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may vary significantly from what we projected. Any forward-looking statement you read in this press release reflects our current views with respect to future events and is subject to these and other risks, uncertainties, and assumptions relating to our operations, results of operations, growth strategy, and liquidity. We assume no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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Renaissance Learning Announces New Laptop, NEO 2New NEO 2 features enhanced functionality; runs Accelerated Reader and other Renaissance software

ATLANTA, June 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Renaissance Learning, Inc. today introduced the AlphaSmart NEO 2 laptop, an exciting new offering in the company's electronic hardware product line, at the 28th annual National Educational Computing Conference.

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Available in late August, the NEO 2 includes all of the features of the original NEO -- distraction-free writing, keyboarding and quizzing -- and adds exciting new features. NEO 2 offers enhanced two-way communication through the use of radio frequency(RF) technology, which will maximize classroom participation, enable instantaneous formative assessment, and provide wireless printing from anywhere in the room. NEO 2 will also run a number of Renaissance Learning software programs, including the company's flagship product, Accelerated Reader(TM).

"We are extremely pleased to offer educators another easy-to-use classroom tool that helps them incorporate technology to accelerate learning by providing more targeted instruction, while saving valuable time," said Greg Wright, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Renaissance Learning's Electronics Division. "The NEO 2 is an essential element in teaching across the curriculum, from reading, writing, and math, to science, social studies, and beyond. And of course, it is major news that NEO 2 will run Accelerated Reader."

Accelerated Reader Quizzing

The NEO 2 will have the hardware components needed to enable students to take wireless Accelerated Reader quizzes. In March 2008, the Accelerated Reader SmartApplet will be fully functional for schools using Accelerated Reader Renaissance Place. Students will be able to take quizzes on their NEO 2s at their own desks, freeing up classroom computers and limiting trips to the library or computer lab to take AR quizzes.

Instantaneous Classroom Response

The NEO 2 maximizes classroom participation through instantaneous interactions between teachers and students by using signature Renaissance Learning technology, including 2Know! Toolbar, AccelTest software, and others. With the ability to administer more formal assessments using NEO 2, teachers can now pose several different types of questions and receive instant feedback from each student, allowing them to adjust instruction on the spot.

The NEO 2 laptops will be very competitively priced, especially in classroom quantity SmartOption Mobile Lab cart packages. Ordering information and details about the NEO 2 capabilities can be found by visiting http://www.alphasmart.com/K12 or by calling 888-274-0680 to speak with an AlphaSmart representative.

About Renaissance Learning, Inc.

Renaissance Learning, Inc. is the world's leading provider of computer-based testing technology designed to enhance core curriculum in K-12 education by personalizing reading, math, and writing instruction and practice. Adopted by more than 71,000 North American schools, Renaissance Learning's scientifically research-based products provide teachers and administrators with daily formative assessment and monthly progress monitoring tools to inform instruction, make data driven decisions, motivate students, dramatically accelerate learning, and improve test scores. Renaissance Learning has seven U.S. locations and subsidiaries in Canada, India, and the United Kingdom.

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CONTACT: Laurie Borkon of Renaissance Learning, inc., 1-800-338-4204
ext. 2019, pr@renlearn.com

Web site: http://www.renlearn.com/
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FileMaker Solutions for Maximizing Student Performance and School Management Showcased at National Educational Computing Conference (NECC)Database Solutions From Five FileMaker K-12 Developers To Be Featured

ATLANTA (NATIONAL EDUCATION COMPUTING CONFERENCE), June 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- FileMaker will showcase a wide variety of K-12 database solutions (booth #410) at this year's annual National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), at the Georgia World Congress Center (http://www.neccsite.org/), June 25-27. Attendees can also receive a 30-day trial CD of FileMaker Pro 8.5 and a K-12 Starter Kit (while supplies last).

K-12 Solutions Showcased at FileMaker booth

FileMaker will showcase the following solutions from five leading K-12 FileMaker database developers:

"Data Analysis Demystified," by Montgomery County Public Schools (http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/) Learn about the SIMS (School-Based Instructional Monitoring System), a set of FileMaker templates for elementary, middle and high schools that helps schools get up and working with its data. "Charting Assessment Data with FileMaker," by Proof Group (http://www.proofgroup.com/) Learn how to use the FileMaker Web Viewer to dynamically display visual representations of data stored in a FileMaker Pro database. Charting student SAT and GPA performance and mapping addresses using the Google Maps API will be showcased as examples. "Using Databases for Creative Learning," by Super School Software (http://www.superschoolsoftware.com/) Discover how schools are using FileMaker for project-based IEPs as well as high motivational learning program that help student to listen, speak, read, write, and compute. "Grading Made Easy with FileMaker," by The Moyer Group (http://www.moyergroup.com/) See how FileMaker helps educators easily tracks grades for elementary students. Learn how to track individual student scores for multiple subjects, generate reports on these scores as well enter data via the web. "Managing Professional Development with Ease," by WorqSmart (http://www.worqsmart.com/) Find out how to organize all the information pertaining to your district's professional development program, including course catalogs, course locations, participants, instructors, course evaluations, registrations and transcripts. FileMaker Pro Also Featured in Workshop Sessions

In addition, two NECC workshop sessions will focus on using FileMaker to creating a wide variety of K-12 solutions, including administration, curriculum management, professional development, student assessment and regulatory reporting.

* "Create Powerful Dynamic Databases with FileMaker Pro: Part I" Workshop, Monday, June 25, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., with Inkie Landry, Instruction Technology Coordinator for St. Tammany Parish School Board, Mandeville, Louisiana. * "Create Powerful Dynamic Databases with FileMaker Pro: Part II" Workshop, Monday, June 25, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., with Inkie Landry, Instruction Technology Coordinator for St. Tammany Parish School Board, Mandeville, Louisiana. FileMaker and K-12 Education

FileMaker database software helps schools in collecting, managing and reporting on student and administrative data. More than 10,000 K-12 schools use FileMaker in their data-driven decision-making processes to achieve greater operational efficiency, comply with federal and state reporting requirements, and track student performance. Recently, Technology & Learning magazine named FileMaker Pro a 2006 Legacy Award winner. Educators can experience a 30-day free trial of FileMaker Pro 8.5, the award-winning database software, which includes the K-12 Education Starter Kit, featuring five education starter solutions, a K-12 resource guide, and a student assessment white paper. The trial can be downloaded at http://www.filemakertrial.com/k-12.

About FileMaker, Inc.

FileMaker Pro is used by millions of individuals and workgroups around the world to be more productive and efficient. Business, education and government customers rely on FileMaker to manage people, projects, images, assets and other information. In addition to being the number one-selling easy-to-use database software, the award-winning FileMaker product line also includes low- cost Applications that automate basic business tasks, ready-to-use Starter Solutions, and tools to create and share solutions from the desktop to the web. FileMaker, Inc. is a subsidiary of Apple Inc.

Customer contact: 800-325-2747 http://www.filemaker.com/

(C)2007 FileMaker, Inc. All rights reserved. FileMaker is a trademark of FileMaker, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. The speakers, schedules and events are subject to change without notice. The trial CDs and other products are only available while supplies last.

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CONTACT: Kevin Mallon of FileMaker, +1-408-987-7227,
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Web site: http://www.filemakertrial.com/k-12

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EMC And Oracle Announce EMC Information Infrastructure for OracleJoint Engineering Integration and Support Provide Customers with Cost Effective and Secure Solutions that Accelerate Competitive Advantage

HOPKINTON, Mass. and REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., June 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- EMC Corporation and Oracle today announced enhanced commitment to customers deploying EMC(R) Information Infrastructure in Oracle environments. Through a broadened level of investment in joint engineering testing and integration and solutions development, Oracle customers can benefit from newly defined reference architectures and services that are cost effective, highly scalable, available and secure.

Today an increasing number of Oracle customers are looking to improve business efficiencies while reducing IT spending. By implementing Grid Computing based on Oracle(R) Database and the use of open source Oracle Enterprise Linux, customers can realize these objectives. Additionally competitive advantage can be improved through the deployment of industry- leading business intelligence and data warehousing solutions while at the same time ensuring enterprise class security for all their information.

EMC's information infrastructure offerings align perfectly to these customer needs by providing a complete range of hardware, software, and services for enterprise applications, database and middleware solutions. Jointly integrated services, solutions and support help customers avoid multi- vendor complexity when deploying end-to-end information infrastructure solutions from EMC and Oracle. Through this simplification and integration mutual EMC and Oracle customers can also achieve faster time to productivity at reduced cost.

With more than 55,000 mutual customers, the EMC Information Infrastructure for Oracle includes four areas of solutions focused on meeting customer requirements with measurable and proven ROI. These solutions include:

Data Warehousing - EMC is an integral partner in The Oracle Information Appliance Program. This program offers customers new Oracle and EMC packaged, low cost data warehouse solutions that are tailored to meet their specific needs and budget. The solutions deliver high performance and are quickly deployed and can easily scale through the use of validated "building block" configurations known as Foundations. These Foundations are available from EMC and Oracle directly or through common EMC, Oracle channel partners. More information can be found at http://www.oracle.com/solutions/business_intelligence/emc.html Oracle Unbreakable Linux - Grid computing solutions based on Oracle Enterprise Linux provide customers with the best combination of secure, reliable and cost-effective platforms for their IT needs. Backed by the Oracle Unbreakable Linux support program customers gain the advantage of lower-cost computing delivered with industry leading service and support for their mission critical applications. Working closely with Oracle, the EMC E-Lab(TM) has tested and qualified Oracle Enterprise Linux on core EMC platforms and software products. This joint engineering has generated Oracle Validated Configurations and pre-defined best practices, which allow Oracle and EMC customers leveraging Oracle Unbreakable Linux to reduce deployment and implementation time while minimizing risk. Enterprise Security - Constantly changing security threats to personal and corporate data combined with the need to meet government and industry regulations require customers to deploy robust enterprise security solutions. These security solutions focus on user authentication, database encryption as well as compliance reporting tools for database applications across the enterprise. RSA, The Security Division of EMC, together with Oracle have integrated RSA(R) security technologies and Oracle's identity management and data protection solutions. This integration of EMC and Oracle security products provides customers with a comprehensive enterprise security offering with the highest levels of security for their Oracle environments. Grid Computing - As Oracle customers implement grid computing as part of their main stream computing infrastructure, EMC offers low cost tiered storage for simplified consolidated management and unique business continuance software for transaction consistency. Newly announced joint reference architectures for midrange environments help customers rapidly deploy low cost Oracle Grid Computing environments across EMC NAS or SAN platforms. EMC solutions address assessment and rapid design/deployment and migration requirements. To facilitate knowledge transfer and productivity, these solutions are supported by documented Technical Reference Architectures and joint best practice guides. More information can be found at http://www.emc.com/solutions/oracle/10g_rac/

"EMC and Oracle are extremely committed to close alignment to offer mutual customers the most seamless and comprehensive integration across our product lines," said Chuck Hollis, Vice President, Technology Alliances, EMC Corporation. "We have made and continue to make significant investments in joint engineering and support to ensure customers can get the most value out of their EMC information infrastructures in Oracle environments."

"Oracle and EMC have enjoyed a strong alliance over many years backed by world class engineering and product development teams. Our joint customers can be confident that this alliance will continue to provide innovative solutions for their changing business needs," said Judson Althoff, vice president, Worldwide Platform and Distribution Alliances. "With our joint solutions in security, Oracle Unbreakable Linux and the Oracle Information Appliance our mutual customers will continue to see new and innovative solutions coming from our efforts together."

All EMC Information Infrastructure for Oracle Solutions are backed by the EMC, Oracle Joint Escalation Center. Formed in 2001, this facility provides customers a dedicated single path for support accelerating time to resolution, keeping IT operations running with minimal disruption.

About Oracle

Oracle is the world's largest enterprise software company. For more information about Oracle, please visit our Web site at http://www.oracle.com/.

About EMC

EMC Corporation is the world's leading developer and provider of information infrastructure technology and solutions that enable organizations of all sizes to transform the way they compete and create value from their information. Information about EMC's products and services can be found at http://www.emc.com/.

EMC and RSA are registered trademarks and E-Lab is a trademark of EMC Corporation and its subsidiaries. Oracle is a registered trademark of Oracle Corporation and/or its affiliates. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Contact: Jennifer Dreyer EMC Corporation (508) 293-7238 dreyer_jennifer@emc.com Carol Sato Oracle (650) 633-5551 carol.sato@oracle.com

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CONTACT: Jennifer Dreyer of EMC Corporation, +1-508-293-7238,
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carol.sato@oracle.com

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TI Introduces First Single-Channel Stackable DC/DC Controller for High-Density Blade ServersFlexible PWM Controller Allows Power Supplies to Connect Together for Increased Load-Handling Ability and Maximum Efficiency

DALLAS, June 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) introduced today a single-channel version of its TPS40K(TM) stackable controller family that transforms power supplies in data centers and telecommunications equipment into fully scalable, interleaved power systems with higher performance and design flexibility. See: http://www.ti.com/tps40180-pr.

TI's TPS40180 synchronous, DC/DC controller allows a system designer to connect or "stack" together multiple power modules, resulting in a high-density power supply that supports 10 A to 200 A of output current. Based on the TPS40140 dual-phase controller announced in 2006, the single-channel version provides greater design flexibility when additional circuitry or daughter cards are added to the board -- especially when the dual-phase capabilities of the TPS40140 are not needed.

The TPS40180 features automatic phase-balancing, which allows a power supply to minimize the ripple current in both the output and input capacitors, and results in an overall smaller solution size. Designers can also implement topologies where multiple output rails can be synchronized to achieve greater levels of power density and flexibility, while minimizing electromagnetic interference (EMI) system noise. The load share feature enables modular power supply design where modules can be paralleled together, so that each module will deliver power equally to the load.

The TPS40180 device supports a wide input voltage conversion range of 2 V to 40 V, and operates from a 4.5-V to 15-V power source. The device converts from 15-V input to 0.7-V output at a programmable switching frequency of 1-MHz per phase, resulting in an effective ripple frequency of up to 8 MHz at the input and output during operation. The TPS40180 also has excellent line and load regulation of 0.1 percent, supported by a high-precision ±0.5 percent, 0.7-V voltage reference and high-accuracy differential load sense amplifier.

The TPS40180 is equipped with complete supervisory and control features for today's power supplies, including pre-bias start-up capability, programmable under-voltage lockout, lossless direct current resistance or resistor current sensing, power good, soft start control, synchronization input, programmable over-current protection and thermal shutdown. In addition, the TPS40180 controller provides a unique eTrim(TM) feature that allows a designer to trim the reference voltage on the device to compensate for external component tolerances. This helps tighten overall system accuracy and specifications for output voltage of the converter.

Availability, Packaging and Pricing

The TPS40180 controller is available in volume from TI and its authorized distributors. Packaged in a 4 mm x 4 mm, 24-pin QFN, suggested resale pricing is $1.95 each in quantities of 1,000 units. Evaluation modules of the TPS40180 and TPS40140, application notes, reference designs and TI's Power Management Selection Guide are available at http://www.power.ti.com/.

About Texas Instruments

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

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

Please refer all reader inquiries to: Texas Instruments Incorporated Semiconductor Group, SC-07092 Literature Response Center 14950 FAA Blvd. Ft. Worth, TX 76155 1-800-477-8924 Trademarks

TPS40K and eTrim are TI trademarks. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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+1-214-480-6894, m-mckinney1@ti.com, or Jacqi Moore of GolinHarris,
+1-972-341-2514, jmoore@golinharris.com, for Texas Instruments Incorporated

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

Epicor(R) Counted Among Top Finalists for the 2007 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award in Global ISVEpicor Recognized for Developing Innovative Enterprise Business Applications that Empower the Information Worker Leveraging Microsoft Technology

IRVINE, Calif., June 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Epicor Software Corporation , a leading provider of enterprise business software solutions for the midmarket and divisions of the Global 1000, today announced it has been selected as a finalist for Microsoft Corp.'s Partner of the Year Award in Global ISV. Winners for the 2007 Microsoft Partner Program Awards, which recognize top Microsoft Partners delivering market-leading, Microsoft- based solutions, will be announced July 11 in Denver, Colorado at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference.

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"We're truly honored to be named a finalist for Global ISV Partner of the Year," said George Klaus, chairman and chief executive officer of Epicor. "Today our innovative enterprise business solutions empower 20,000 of the world's best companies to achieve success. Leveraging technology like Microsoft .NET, Windows Vista, Office System 2007, SharePoint 2007, and SQL Server 2005, we continue to deliver award-winning solutions that enable our customers to automate their entire organizations and better serve their customers -- from the point of sale, to inventory or production, to distribution and financial recognition -- our solutions are transforming these businesses, enabling them to achieve greater business agility, lower total cost of ownership and a faster return on investment."

Klaus continued, "For over 20 years we've aligned with Microsoft, quickly adopting the technology they invest in to deliver innovative solutions to market that are about helping our customers increase revenues, reduce costs, and build lasting, profitable business relationships. Being named a Microsoft Global ISV finalist is testament to our success in meeting these objectives and serving the unique needs of the global midmarket."

Awards will be presented in a number of categories, with winners chosen from a pool of more than 1,800 entrants worldwide. The Microsoft Global ISV Partner of the Year Award is given to the global ISV partner that has demonstrated outstanding leadership and excellence in partnering with Microsoft and our customers. Unlike the other award categories in which any partner may submit a nomination, the Global ISV award nominations are selected by Microsoft's Developer and Platform Evangelism team. Selected partners are then asked to complete a detailed nomination form that includes accomplishments in technology, marketing and sales.

"We have a diverse and talented partner ecosystem that each year raises the bar in the design and deployment of customer solutions built on Microsoft technologies," said Allison L. Watson, corporate vice president, Microsoft Worldwide Partner Group. "We are pleased to recognize Epicor as one of our partners leading the field in this category."

Epicor is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner worldwide in over 25 countries -- Microsoft platforms, technologies and toolsets have been key components within Epicor service-oriented architecture (SOA) applications. Epicor views connectivity to the Microsoft Office platform to be a key decision-driver for customers in the future and released Epicor Information Worker (IW) in 2006 -- built using service-oriented principles with Microsoft .NET-based technologies -- Epicor IW utilizes the Microsoft Office system to enhance the user experience of an Epicor application with familiar desktop productivity tools.

Epicor also participates in numerous Microsoft technology adoption programs (TAPs) and is currently engaged in the Pinta and Longhorn TAPs, as well as helping to direct the next-generation of Office through Office 14 Developer Advisory Council and chairing the W3C Web services standards committee. Epicor also participates on a number of Partner Advisory Councils or Boards (PACs/PABs), including the EPM, and Portals and Collaboration PACs, and the Retail and Hospitality PAB.

The Microsoft Partner Program Awards recognize Microsoft Partners that have developed and delivered exceptional Microsoft-based solutions over the past year.

About Epicor Software Corporation

Epicor, named one of FORTUNE magazine's 100 Fastest-Growing Companies in 2006, is a global leader dedicated to providing integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM), supply chain management (SCM) and professional services automation (PSA) software solutions to midmarket companies and divisions of the Global 1000. Founded in 1984, Epicor serves over 20,000 customers in more than 140 countries, providing solutions in over 30 languages. Employing innovative service-oriented architecture (SOA) and Web services technology, Epicor delivers end-to-end, industry-specific solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail, hospitality and services that enable companies to drive increased efficiency, improve performance and build competitive advantage. Epicor solutions provide the scalability and flexibility to meet today's business challenges, while empowering enterprises for even greater success tomorrow. Epicor offers a comprehensive range of services with its solutions, providing a single point of accountability to promote rapid return on investment and low total cost of ownership. Epicor's worldwide headquarters are located in Irvine, California with offices and affiliates around the world. For more information, visit http://www.epicor.com/.

Epicor is a registered trademark of Epicor Software Corporation. Other trademarks referenced are the property of their respective owners. The product and service offerings depicted in this document are produced by Epicor Software Corporation.

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CONTACT: Lisa Preuss of Epicor Software Corporation, +1-949-585-4235,
lpreuss@epicor.com

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

MGS - Authorized Representative of Hummingbird and CIC Sign Reseller AgreementCollaboration to deliver eSignature Technology Enabling Completely Paperless Transactions

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., June 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Communication Intelligence Corporation ("CIC") (BULLETIN BOARD: CICI) 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 a strategic reseller agreement with MGS, the Authorized Representative of Hummingbird in Kuwait, Lebanon, Qatar, United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

MGS will integrate CIC's full range of biometric and electronic signature solutions into Hummingbird's award winning enterprise suite of applications. The integrated offerings add electronic approval and biometric authentication within Hummingbird Enterprise Content Management (ECM) applications for a wide range of customers within the region including government, utility, financial services, and healthcare.

As the Authorized Representative of Hummingbird, MGS promotes the Hummingbird Enterprise(TM) suite of applications through its Partner Alliances Network in the Middle East Countries.

"Today, mounting legal, regulatory and industry specific compliance requirements demand complete and auditable documentation of business transactions," stated Assem Rashidi, MGS Executive Manager. "CIC's products integrate seamlessly within our applications ensuring incremental security and represent the most reliable, efficient and effective way to approve/process documents electronically, adding value to our innovative eBusiness solutions."

Of particular interest are the Middle East banking, oil & gas and government sectors that are being driven by regulatory requirements to manage content. Besides a focus on providing advanced electronic document control solutions, organizations are looking for an end-to-end total solution as part of an overall infrastructure upgrade.

"MGS is an important player in the Middle East. It has repeatedly demonstrated its skill and expertise in satisfying the most demanding of customer integration requirements in the region," stated Guido DiGregorio, CIC's Chairman & CEO. "As CIC continues to expand its global eSignature presence, it is clear that the thriving market in the Middle East together with the regulatory and compliance requirements facing Middle East enterprises will fuel the use of CIC's electronic signature solution by providing cutting edge applications that reduce costs and increase security."

MGS - Hummingbird's solutions enable organizations to manage the lifecycle of enterprise content from creation to disposition, thereby enabling organizations to address critical business needs, such as information management, business continuity, compliance and risk mitigation. The network connectivity solutions provide a comprehensive set of core network technologies that enables the enterprise to connect to any type of legacy system.

CIC's SignatureOne(TM) suite includes its SignatureOne Server, Sign-it(R), and iSign(R) software. SignatureOne Server provides user authentication, profile administration and transaction receipts. Sign-it and iSign provide shrink-wrapped application plug-in as well as developer tools for the integration of signatures into complex enterprise architectures and custom applications. CIC's technology supports a common process and methodology to provide a uniform program interface for multiple signature methods and multiple signature capture devices, simplifying enterprise-wide integration of business process automation tasks requiring eSignatures, and virtually eliminating the need for paper copies and ink signatures.

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/.

About MGS

MGS is an IT company established in 1992. MGS is the official representative of Hummingbird in the Middle East. MGS operates through enterprise and business solutions i.e. turnkey projects, complex systems development and integration and strategic planning and consulting services. For more information about MGS, please visit http://www.hummingbird-me.com/.

About Open Text

Open Text(TM) is the world's largest independent provider of Enterprise Content Management software. The Company's solutions manage information for all types of business, compliance and industry requirements in the world's largest companies, government agencies and professional service firms. Open Text supports approximately 46,000 customers and millions of users in 114 countries and 12 languages. For more information about Open Text, visit http://www.opentext.com/.

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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, Sign-it, iSign and the Power to Sign Online are registered trademarks. SignatureOne is a trademark of CIC. 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

Communication Intelligence Corporation

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

Web site: http://www.cic.com/
http://www.hummingbird-me.com/
http://www.opentext.com/

U.S. Army Awards Raytheon $10 Million to Provide Whole-Life Support for Rapid Aerostat Initial Deployment Systems

TEWKSBURY, Mass., June 25, 2007 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company has been awarded a $10.4 million U.S. Army contract modification to provide whole-life engineering support for the Rapid Aerostat Initial Deployment (RAID) systems protecting U.S. and coalition forces in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Raytheon first developed RAID to meet the Army's increasing needs for persistent surveillance in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. RAID consists of infrared sensor systems elevated on a stationary platform capable of detecting hostile troop and/or equipment movement at great distances. This capability enables U.S. forces to respond rapidly to threatening situations.

"The equipment and services Raytheon are providing to support U.S. military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan are protecting the lives of our warfighters," said Pete Franklin, vice president, National & Theater Security Programs for Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems. "This award underscores the joint commitment of Raytheon and the U.S. Army to ensuring the highest operational readiness of this critical capability for our soldiers."

The contract calls for total life-cycle support and management for more than 150 elevated sensor systems, including remote operation capability, through March 2008. By providing whole-life engineering support, Raytheon ensures that these systems work the first time, every time for the soldiers deployed in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Work will be performed at Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems' Integrated Air Defense Center, Andover, Mass., and Warfighter Protection Center, Huntsville, Ala. Support will also be provided by Raytheon Technical Services Company LLC.

Integrated Defense Systems is Raytheon's leader in Joint Battlespace Integration providing affordable, integrated solutions to a broad international and domestic customer base, including the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, the U.S. Armed Forces and the Department of Homeland Security.

Raytheon Company, with 2006 sales of $20.3 billion, is a technology leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 85 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services. With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 73,000 people worldwide.

Contact: Joyce Melikian 339.645.6967

Raytheon Company

CONTACT: Joyce Melikian of Raytheon Company, +1-339-645-6967

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

Microsoft and Houghton Mifflin Learning Technology Form Strategic Alliance to Simplify Delivery of Educational ResourcesHMLT to develop next generation of its award-winning Learning Village curriculum-delivery solution on the Microsoft platform.

ATLANTA, June 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today at the 2007 National Educational Computing Conference, Houghton Mifflin Learning Technology (HMLT), a division of Houghton Mifflin Company, and Microsoft Corp. announced a worldwide strategic alliance designed to make it easier for pre-K-12 and higher-education students, parents, teachers and administrators to access HMLT's award-winning educational resources. As part of the agreement, HMLT will develop its next-generation flagship Learning Village(R) instructional Web portal on the Microsoft(R) .NET Framework 3.0 and utilize Microsoft Office SharePoint(R) Server 2007 and the Microsoft Learning Gateway. Combining the strengths of both companies, the alliance opens up opportunities for educators to integrate all of their content, applications and resources from one central source, using technology to manage and monitor their Web-content needs districtwide.

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"Microsoft and Houghton Mifflin Learning Technology share a common belief that the education and technology communities need to work together to provide quality learning environments and experiences that fit the way students learn today," said Sanjay Parthasarathy, corporate vice president, Developer and Platform Evangelism Group at Microsoft. "This alliance will have a significant impact on learning environments, and provide a more efficient approach to delivering content for the education market."

"Houghton Mifflin Learning Technology's top priority is to provide interactive learning solutions for the pre-K-12 market that promote excellence and innovation, and accelerate academic achievement," said Scott Kirkpatrick, president, Houghton Mifflin Learning Technology. "We believe Microsoft provides the strongest technology framework to aid us in delivering an innovative learning community, where education professionals and students can share best practices."

Learning Village delivers curricula and content in a unified, personalized and education-relevant Web environment for hundreds of thousands of K-12 teachers, students, administrators and parents, providing a central point for accessing curriculum, lesson plans, communication, collaboration, best practices, teaching and professional development. The infrastructure of the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 and SharePoint technologies will help HMLT connect educators and students to the best digital content and resources available while helping to reduce support costs and enhancing HMLT's ability to deploy future solutions as software and services.

With Learning Village on the Microsoft Learning Gateway portal, students will need to log on only once to access their homework assignments. Once they've completed their work, they can then drop it into a "virtual backpack" for their teacher to grade. Parents are provided with the opportunity to actively participate in their children's education, all through the same system.

Several key districts -- including Broward County Public Schools, School District of Palm Beach County, Duval County Public Schools and Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) -- have been instrumental in collaborating on the development and enhancement of Learning Village. In 2006 MDCPS, the fourth largest school district in the United States with more than 1 million users, consolidated its communication and collaboration system to the Microsoft SharePoint-based portal solution after considering several technology options. The goal was to improve user experience alongside its other mission-critical teaching and learning applications. The change allowed the district's teachers to access Learning Village digital learning resources anytime and anywhere without additional logons, multiple passwords or the need to click through numerous channels to find to what they needed.

"For a large education organization like ours with such a diverse base of users, the value of our technology offerings depends greatly on how easy it is to use, access and manage," said Debbie Karcher, executive officer, information technology services, MDCPS. "As a result of Microsoft and Houghton Mifflin Learning Technology working together to meet our needs, more teachers have been able to effectively tap into the wealth of content and resources across our district to support student learning goals and enrich the learning process."

About Houghton Mifflin Learning Technology

Houghton Mifflin Learning Technology develops and delivers highly engaging, interactive pre-K-12 solutions that inspire excellence and innovation, and raise student achievement. With a rich portfolio of curriculum-based technology products and services in all subject areas, this newly created division of Houghton Mifflin Company provides a powerful, research-proven approach for integrating core and supplemental instruction, intervention, assessment and reporting, professional development, and school- to-home connections. Houghton Mifflin Learning Technology's flagship brands include Destination Math(R), Destination Reading(R), Learning Village(R), the Edmark(R) House Series, as well as well-known titles such as The Print Shop(R), Reader Rabbit(R), and Kid Pix(R). Houghton Mifflin Learning Technology also offers the popular SkillsTutor(R), Earobics(R), and Larson Learning(R) solutions. For more information, call 888-242-6747.

About Houghton Mifflin

Boston-based Houghton Mifflin Company is one of the leading educational publishers in the United States, with more than $1.4 billion in sales. The Company publishes a comprehensive set of educational solutions, ranging from research-based textbook programs to instructional technology to standards- based assessments for elementary and secondary schools and colleges. The Company also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning fiction and nonfiction for adults and young readers. In 2006, Houghton Mifflin merged with Riverdeep, bringing together one of the most respected print publishers with the leader in interactive courseware. With origins dating back to 1832, Houghton Mifflin combines its tradition of excellence with a commitment to innovation. To learn more about Houghton Mifflin, visit http://www.hmco.com/.

About Microsoft Corporation

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

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CONTACT: Wendy Colby, vice president, marketing, of Houghton Mifflin
Learning Technology, +1-847-570-6488, wendy_colby@hmco.com, or Cheryl Cramer
Toto, vice president, market strategy and communications, of Houghton Mifflin
Company, +1-617-351-5199, cheryl_cramer@hmco.com; or Geri Ann Baptista of
Waggener Edstrom Worldwide, +1-425-638-7000, geriannb@waggeneredstrom.com, or
Rapid Response Team, Waggener Edstrom Worldwide, +1-503-443-7070,
rrt@waggeneredstrom.com, both for Microsoft

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

Spare Backup, Inc. Further Expands Its Relationship With DSG international plc

PALM DESERT, Calif., June 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Spare Backup, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SPBU) announced today that it has further expanded its relationship with DSG international plc, by now offering its secure data protection solution through The TechGuys service organization within the United Kingdom. The TechGuys is the predominant service brand of DSG international plc, with more than 3,000 technicians throughout the UK. The Spare Backup service will launch within the month of JULY 2007 and will be promoted through an outbound marketing campaign.

The TechGuys currently provides onsite support to more than 10,000 customers per week. Spare Backup services will be promoted to customers at the time of service.

Dave Ward, Proposition Development Manager of The TechGuys stated, "Partnering with Spare Backup gives The TechGuys the ability to offer industry leading online backup services direct to our customers at a market leading price, with unrivaled technical support and backup."

Cery Perle, President and CEO of Spare Backup, Inc. stated, "The TechGuys are the people to call for expert technical advice, installation and repair on technology new and old. What better place to offer the Spare Backup service than in the home or office while a technician is there. Once again we find another large market opportunity where the need for a simple to use backup service is appropriately aligned. We expect that our relationship with The TechGuys will prove to be a significant opportunity for Spare Backup and an appropriate solution for DSG international PLC."

Perle added, "Spare Backup is continuing to gain market share in the storage of critical information. Whether it be in the form of data or images, our positive reputation continues to grow within the industry. Our list of world class partners includes top ranked organizations that understand the value of data protection. We are cognizant of the competitive environment and, consequently, will continue to establish meaningful strategic relationships with the information leaders."

About Spare Backup, Inc.

Spare Backup, Inc. specializes in helping consumers, small office/home office users, and small to mid-sized businesses protect their computer data quickly, automatically and cost-effectively. The company's flagship Spare Backup product is the first totally automated online backup service that intelligently selects, secures and stores files without any user intervention, automatically backing up documents, email, music, photos and other PC files on a continuous basis or according to the schedule of the user's choice. The company is headquartered in Palm Desert, Calif.

About DSG international, plc.

Founded in 1937, DSG operates in over 1,450 stores and online stores and employs over 40,000 people in across 27 countries. DSG's retail and e-tail brands include PC World, Curry's and Dixons.co.uk in the UK and Ireland, "The Link" in the UK, Elkjop in the Nordic countries, UniEuro in Italy, Kotsovolos in Greece, Electro World in central Europe, PC City in France, Spain, Italy and Sweden, and Pixmania.com across Europe. DSG is the largest specialty retailer in Europe.

About The TechGuys

The TechGuys is DSG international's digital support service for the 21st century home and consists of 3,000 experienced advisors ready to provide customers with fast, reliable and expert help and advice. They are supported by state-of-the-art repair centers, technical databases, a spare parts vault of more that 2 million components, and an award-winning telephone team who handle more than 3.5 million calls a year. For further information please visit the website: http://www.thetechguys.com/.

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Spare Backup, Inc.

CONTACT: Robert Schatz of Wolfe Axelrod Weinberger Assoc. LLC,
+1-212-370-4500, rob@wolfeaxelrod.com, for Spare Backup

Web site: http://www.sparebackup.com/
http://www.thetechguys.com/

Epicor(R) Delivers Enhanced Supplier Relationship ManagementEpicor Procurement Provides Powerful New User Features and Workflows, Mobile Access and Extended Support for Direct Materials Process

IRVINE, Calif., June 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Epicor Software Corporation , a leading provider of enterprise business software solutions for the midmarket and divisions of the Global 1000, today announced significant enhancements to its Epicor Supplier Relationship Management Suite, part of Epicor's end-to-end solution that enables companies to drive efficiency, improve performance and build competitive advantage by streamlining and optimizing purchasing processes for direct and indirect goods. The latest release includes new features and tools for Epicor Procurement including order-to-stock for direct materials, mobile access for approvers and an enhanced user experience for requisitioners.

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According to a recent report from Forrester, "Competitive sourcing and automated contract creation and negotiation tools can lead to deals on purchased goods and services that can save an enterprise millions of dollar a year -- on paper. eProcurement applications help create employee compliance with these deals by putting all preferred supplier catalogs at a single corporate site that is accessible by browser and readily searchable, providing easy-to-use tools such as wizards to guide buyers through the requisitioning process and automating the approval process for purchases by employees."(1)

Extended Support for Direct Materials Process

Epicor Procurement, a Web-based purchasing solution that empowers employees to manage their own buying within the framework of defined business rules, works with the core Epicor system as the Web-based face to inventory control. Working together with the Epicor Supply Chain Management suite, Epicor Procurement provides visibility to stock and the ability to generate orders to stock and stock transfer requests. With Procurement, companies benefit from extensive approval workflow capability and audit trails and comprehensive spend analytics.

The enhanced tools for direct materials processes in Epicor Procurement provide functionality that is in high demand among industries that manage direct materials in many locations, such as hospitality. Hotels, restaurants and other multi-site hospitality organizations can leverage Epicor Procurement to restock multiple locations from a central warehouse or commissary, as well as track inventory at each remote location.

Connecting Purchasing Process through Mobile Access

Epicor Procurement empowers the mobile worker by enabling order approvals via PDA. The newly available mobile access tools not only helps mobile users to complete their jobs with greater efficiency, but also makes approving from desktop e-mail easier by providing order details in each approval notification e-mail.

Epicor customer PB (http://www.pbworld.com/), an international planning, engineering, program and construction management organization, acknowledges the value of the mobile access feature in Epicor Procurement. With an expansive global presence needed to complete its large-scale projects, PB has invested in mobile technology to keep on-site managers connected to the enterprise in real-time. The addition of mobile access for Epicor Procurement will put more tools and resources in the hands of the remote project teams.

"Epicor Procurement is critical to our ability to capitalize on our buying power with contracted vendors and helps us keep our project expenses in check," said Rikki Geisler, purchasing director for PB. "The new mobile access capability in Epicor Procurement will help ensure that the workflow processes for approvals maintains the speed necessary to meet the requisitioning needs of our geographically-dispersed workforce."

Flexible Workflows for an Array of Procurement Processes

At the heart of Epicor Procurement is automated workflow with two purposes: maintain controls and expedite processing. In this release, Epicor introduces new options for routing change orders in different ways depending on the types of changes made. Epicor Procurement also provides for setting a specified level of management approval required before sending a non-catalog order to a buyer for sourcing. In addition, new line-item level approvals and disapprovals permit more granular decision making that keeps the process moving with reduced effort by all participants

"Businesses must continually find new ways to reduce costs and gain efficiencies to remain competitive in their markets. Procurement strategies are a critical element in maintaining the competitive edge that today's economy demands," said Scott Hays, director of product marketing for Epicor. "Our latest release of Epicor Procurement automates more processes requiring less effort by users such as requisitioners, approvers and administrators. When companies can spend less time to save more money, it's a smart investment."

Epicor Procurement is a complete purchasing management solution that creates a seamless connection between buyers and suppliers for the purchase of direct and indirect goods and services. By automating inefficient manual tasks, like catalog management, requisitions and approvals, purchasing managers are free for more important tasks like analyzing trends, better contract negotiation and strategic sourcing -- a situation that couples smarter buying with time and cost savings.

The latest version of Epicor Procurement is available immediately worldwide.

About Epicor Software Corporation

Epicor, named one of FORTUNE magazine's 100 Fastest-Growing Companies in 2006, is a global leader dedicated to providing enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM), supply chain management (SCM) and professional services automation (PSA) software solutions to midmarket companies and divisions of the Global 1000. Founded in 1984, Epicor serves over 20,000 customers in more than 140 countries, providing solutions in over 30 languages. Employing innovative service-oriented architecture (SOA) and Web services technology, Epicor delivers end-to-end, industry-specific solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail, hospitality and services that enable companies to drive increased efficiency, improve performance and build competitive advantage. Epicor solutions provide the scalability and flexibility to meet today's business challenges, while empowering enterprises for even greater success tomorrow. Epicor offers a comprehensive range of services with its solutions, providing a single point of accountability to promote rapid return on investment and low total cost of ownership. Epicor's worldwide headquarters are located in Irvine, California with offices and affiliates around the world. For more information, visit http://www.epicor.com/.

Epicor is a registered trademark of Epicor Software Corporation. Other trademarks referenced are the property of their respective owners. The product and service offerings depicted in this document are produced by Epicor Software Corporation.

(1) Source: Forrester Research, Inc. "The Forrester Wave(TM): eProcurement Solutions, Q2 2007" (April 20, 2007)

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SXC Health Solutions to present at the Jefferies Healthcare Conference

LISLE, IL, June 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SXC Health Solutions, Inc. ("SXC" or the "Company") , a leading provider of pharmacy benefits management services, announces that Gordon S. Glenn, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Jeff Park, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Jefferies Healthcare Conference at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City. SXC's presentation will take place on Thursday, June 28 at 2:00 p.m. eastern time.

SXC's presentation will be webcast live. To access the webcast, go to: http://www.wsw.com/webcast/jeff18/register.aspx?conf=jeff18&page=index&url=http%3A//www.wsw.com/webcast/jeff18/.

About SXC Health Solutions

SXC Health Solutions, Inc. (SXC) is a leading provider of pharmacy benefits management (PBM) services and healthcare IT solutions to the healthcare benefits management industry. The Company's product offerings and solutions combine a wide range of software applications, application service provider (ASP) processing services and professional services, designed for many of the largest organizations in the pharmaceutical supply chain, such as Federal, provincial, and, state and local governments, pharmacy benefit managers, managed care organizations, retail pharmacy chains and other healthcare intermediaries. SXC is based in Lisle, Illinois with locations in; Scottsdale, Arizona; Warminster, Pennsylvania; Alpharetta, Georgia; Milton, Ontario and Victoria, British Columbia. For more information please visit http://www.sxc.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements included herein, including those that express management's expectations or estimates of our future performance, constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by management at this time, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. We caution that such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other risks that may cause our actual financial results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from our estimated future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by those forward-looking statements. Numerous factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, including without limitation, our ability to achieve increased market acceptance for our product offerings and penetrate new markets; consolidation in the healthcare industry; the existence of undetected errors or similar problems in our software products; our ability to identify and complete acquisitions, manage our growth and integrate acquisitions; our ability to compete successfully; potential liability for the use of incorrect or incomplete data; the length of the sales cycle for our healthcare software solutions; interruption of our operations due to outside sources; our dependence on key customers; maintaining our intellectual property rights and litigation involving intellectual property rights; our ability to obtain, use or successfully integrate third-party licensed technology; compliance with existing laws, regulations and industry initiatives and future change in laws or regulations in the healthcare industry; breach of our security by third parties; our dependence on the expertise of our key personnel; our access to sufficient capital to fund our future requirements; and potential write-offs of goodwill or other intangible assets. This list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect any of our forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to SXC or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by this notice. We disclaim any intent or obligation to update publicly these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Risks and uncertainties about our business are more fully discussed in our Annual Information Form.

Certain of the assumptions made in preparing forward-looking information and management's expectations include: maintenance of our existing customers and contracts, our ability to market our products successfully to anticipated customers, the impact of increasing competition, the growth of prescription drug utilization rates at predicted levels, the retention of our key personnel, our customers continuing to process transactions at historical levels, that our systems will not be interrupted for any significant period of time, that our products will perform free of major errors, our ability to obtain financing on acceptable terms and that there will be no significant changes in the regulation of our business.

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CONTACT: Jeff Park, Chief Financial Officer, SXC Health Solutions, Inc.,
Tel: (630) 577-3206, investors@sxc.com; Dave Mason, Investor Relations, The
Equicom Group Inc., (416) 815-0700 ext. 237, dmason@equicomgroup.com; Susan
Noonan, Investor Relations - U.S., The SAN Group, LLC, (212) 966-3650,
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Actel Launches Low-power RTAX-SL FPGAs for Space ApplicationsCompany Adds Prototyping Solutions and Class V Processing for RTAX-S and RTAX-SL Families

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Extending its low-power offerings to the space community, Actel Corporation has developed the low-power, radiation-tolerant RTAX-SL field programmable gate array (FPGA) family specifically targeted at high-reliability space- flight designs. The industry's lowest power programmable logic solution for space applications, the new RTAX-SL family offers approximately 50 percent lower standby current than the leading space FPGA offering at 125 degrees C. The company also announced an extension to its prototyping portfolio for the RTAX-SL, RTAX-S and RTSX-SU families and a new EV production flow, which implements all the steps specified by QML Class V and provides a higher level of testing for its space products.

"Our new low-power RTAX-SL FPGA family directly addresses the demand from the space community for lower power solutions as design requirements and power budgets tighten," said Rich Brossart, vice president of product marketing at Actel. "For high-reliability, mission-critical aerospace systems, our new low-power family, prototyping options and EV processing flow enable our customers to reduce system power and save development costs while still meeting the stringent quality and reliability requirements for flight."

Based on Actel's successful RTAX-S architecture, the new RTAX-SL family is comprised of three members: the RTAX250SL, RTAX1000SL and RTAX2000SL. Designed to offer radiation performance that exceeds the requirements of most space applications, the family also offers embedded memory, SEU-hardened flip-flops, high I/O count, multiple I/O standard support and hermetic packaging.

Prototyping Solutions Deliver Low-cost Methodology for Validation

Addressing the three prototyping phases -- early concept proof, mid-prototyping and final verification -- Actel provides a comprehensive prototyping portfolio for its aerospace customers. For early concept proof of Actel's space-optimized devices, Aldec offers a prototyping solution using Actel's ProASIC3 flash-based FPGAs, allowing customers to tap the flexibility and reprogrammability of flash-based prototypes for multiple aerospace applications. For a cost-effective mid-prototyping solution, Actel offers commercial footprint-compatible Axcelerator (AX) products and prototyping adaptors. Customers at the final verification stage have access to pin-compatible RT silicon with the same architecture, functionality and timing attributes as the flight-qualified FPGAs. These solutions offer tremendous savings in design time by eliminating design cycles, which translates into overall lower development costs.

EV Devices Meet QML Class V Processing Specifications

Increasing its already stringent testing and screening process, Actel's new EV devices provide an even higher quality level for high-reliability systems used in space deployment, such as command and data handling systems, telemetry, attitude and station keeping and spacecraft health systems. The new EV production flow developed by Actel implements all of the steps specified by QML Class V, as defined in the MIL-PRF-38535, a performance-based specification document that defines the general, quality assurance and reliability requirements for the manufacture of integrated circuits intended for use in military and space applications.

Availability

The RTAX-SL devices and new prototypes for the RTAX-S and RTSX-SU can be ordered now for scheduled delivery in 4Q 2007. Devices processed to the new EV production flow can be ordered now for scheduled delivery in Q1 2008. For further information about pricing and availability, please contact Actel.

Actel's Proven Space-Flight Offerings

Actel is the leading provider of FPGAs for high-reliability space applications. Over the last decade, Actel FPGAs have been onboard more than 100 launches and flown on over 300 satellites and spacecraft, including GPS-2RM, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, Mars Explorer Rovers 1 and 2 (Spirit and Opportunity), Echostar and Globalstar.

About Actel

Attacking power consumption from both the chip and the system levels, Actel PowerSmart(TM) FPGA solutions enable power-efficient design. The company is traded on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol ACTL and is headquartered at 2061 Stierlin Court, Mountain View, Calif., 94043-4655. For more information about Actel, visit http://www.actel.com/. Telephone: 888-99-ACTEL (992-2835).

The Actel name and logo and PowerSmart are trademarks of Actel Corporation. All other trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners.

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stephanie.mrus@actel.com, or Diane Orr of Orr & Company,
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Dog Products Retailer Pooch Inc. to 'Put on the Dog' With E-Commerce Platform From SAP

NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa., June 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SAP America, Inc., a subsidiary of SAP AG , today announced that Pooch Inc., the newly-launched luxury product catalog and web site tailored to delivering the most unique, high-quality collection of dog products worldwide, has implemented SAP(R) Business One to drive business growth and deliver an effective e-commerce platform. The solution was delivered and deployed by SAP Business One certified business partner Apollo Consulting of San Francisco, Calif. SAP Business One, a user-friendly business management application for small businesses, will drive Pooch's business launch initiatives and will effectively expose its creative, luxury products through extensive e-commerce capabilities.

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Based in San Francisco, Pooch Inc. unveiled http://www.poochonline.com/ in May 2007, which will serve as an online retail shop offering elegant and luxurious products for today's chic canine. With Walk on the Wild Side 2007 catalog now offering a collection of innovative accessories and apparel for dogs and 2007 Spa catalog featuring pooch customized pillows, robes, sweaters and spa care products. Pooch Inc. employs SAP Business One to track inventory, manage contacts with suppliers and wholesalers and expose their exclusive product line to an ever-increasing customer base. The solution's e-commerce tool will fully integrate with Pooch Inc.'s online store (to launch in summer 2007) to provide a single interface for product catalog, order processing and online customer service capabilities.

"Now that our implementation is operational, we can focus on the upcoming opening of the online store and our mission to provide our clientele with the best quality products for the dog lifestyle," explained Marjorie Scholtz, founder and CEO, Pooch Inc. "With SAP Business One, we avoid the hassle of synching up complex processes or maneuvering through cumbersome applications -- the ease-of-use is evident and it frees us to concentrate on winning new customers."

"As a newly-formed business, Pooch Inc. has faced many tough decisions in regard to arranging and managing their operations," said Scott McMahon, partner, Apollo Consulting LLC. "By choosing SAP Business One, they have built a foundation that allows them to hit the ground running, while also ensuring an IT infrastructure that will grow with their business."

For more information on SAP Business One, please visit http://www.sap.com/smallbusiness

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torrey.fazen@bm.com, for SAP America, Inc.

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Expedia, Inc. Launches Expedia QuickConnect Solution to Enable Direct Connections With Hotel PartnersCost-effective connectivity solution enables independent hotels and small- to medium-size hotel chains to link directly to Expedia

ORLANDO, Fla., June 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Expedia, Inc. , today at HITEC 2007 announced the launch of Expedia QuickConnect(TM), a reservation system interface that allows hotel partners to easily and efficiently link property management and central reservation systems to Expedia(R). Through Expedia QuickConnect, independent hotels and small- to medium-size hotel chain partners can now easily automate the exchange of room, rate and booking information with Expedia, Inc. sites.

Expedia QuickConnect allows a wider range of hotel partners to benefit from the cost, speed, accuracy and security advantages of direct connectivity with Expedia's reservation system and enables hotel partners to strategically manage their reservation office by monitoring their room availability more accurately in real time. In addition, Expedia QuickConnect helps increase customer bookings to a property by allowing the hotel partner to offer a wider range of room types while also decreasing costs by eliminating the need to input bookings from fax reservations.

"Expedia QuickConnect is a win-win for our guests and for our hotel," said Rob Gauthier, managing director of Parc Fifty Five, San Francisco. "Our guests have real-time access to Parc Fifty Five's guest room availability, enabling them, for the first time, to book and confirm their preferred room, even at the last minute. Making reservations online is more seamless and hassle-free than ever before, and we can better manage room inventory, giving Parc Fifty Five a tighter hold on our revenue management."

Expedia QuickConnect was developed to be less complex than standard customized integration projects. The new platform, designed with independent properties and small- to medium-size hotel chains in mind, enables all qualified Expedia Special Rate (ESR) hotel partners to quickly and easily access a full-featured application programming interface (API) with searchable specifications and sample code to facilitate deployment.

"We are very excited to be the first North American company to deploy our two-way interface between RSI's RoomKey(TM) property management solution and Expedia QuickConnect," said Charles Ku, president of RSI, a Web-based property management and reservation systems provider. "We can now offer our hotel clients one of the best sales distribution channels available on the Web, which will increase their market penetration, generate higher conversions and increase online sales revenue. Our two-way interface also eliminates manual room availability, rate management upload and reservation download as it is fully automated from guest reservation to guest check-out after their stay."

"Expedia QuickConnect is yet another example of Expedia's commitment to make it easier for our hotel partners to do business with us worldwide," said Michael Reichartz, vice president of business development, Americas lodging, Expedia. "We distilled years of integration experience into an innovative, easy-to-use platform when we developed Expedia QuickConnect. As a result, more of our partners, regardless of their size, can take advantage of direct connectivity, which can in turn mean additional customer exposure to their hotel rooms and increased bookings."

More information about Expedia QuickConnect can be found online at http://www.expediaquickconnect.com/.

About Expedia(R) Partner Services Group

Expedia(R) Partner Services Group offers its supplier partners choice, seamless coordination and complete access to our vast traveler base. The formation of the Partner Services Group is a testament of Expedia's commitment to continually refine the way we conduct business by seeking our suppliers' input and customizing our services to meet their needs.

About Parc Fifty Five

Located in the heart of San Francisco's Union Square District, The Parc Fifty Five is just steps from San Francisco's singular shopping, dining, attractions and entertainment. The hotel is the city's fourth largest and has 1,010 richly appointed guest rooms and 18 suites, many with unparalleled views. With new, independent management, the hotel is beginning a campaign to reinvent itself, including an extensive renovation slated to begin in Fall 2007. The hotel's 21,000 square feet of meeting space and 21 meetings rooms are well-equipped with state-of-the-art technology for any conference or event. For more information or to make a reservation, please visit http://www.parc55hotel.com/ or call 800-595-0507.

About RSI

RSI International Systems Inc (TSX: RSY) has developed, and offers, a fully integrated end-to-end web-based Property Management solution (RoomKey(TM)) and has further developed numerous proprietary "hosted" software solutions for the global hospitality industry.

About Expedia, Inc.

Expedia, Inc. is the world's leading online travel company, empowering business and leisure travelers with the tools and information they need to easily research, plan, book, and experience travel. Expedia, Inc. also provides wholesale travel to offline retail travel agents. Expedia, Inc.'s portfolio of brands includes: Expedia.com(R), hotels.com(R), Hotwire(R), Expedia(R) Corporate Travel, TripAdvisor(R) and Classic Vacations(R). Expedia, Inc.'s companies also operate internationally with sites in Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and China, through its investment in eLong(TM). For more information, visit http://www.expediainc.com/ .

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Novellus Systems Introduces Ashable Hard Mask Process Technology On VECTOR Express PlatformNew Film To Address Advanced 193nm High Aspect Ratio Patterning Etch Requirements

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Novellus Systems, Inc. announced today that it has started production shipments of its new patent-pending ashable hard mask (AHM(TM)) process technology on the VECTOR Express(TM) plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) platform. Designed to address the challenges in advanced technology nodes that utilize 193nm lithography for high aspect patterning etch, where thinning photo-resist material makes it difficult to extend conventional patterning, AHM on VECTOR Express represents a major technical breakthrough compared to conventional amorphous carbon film processing. Novellus has already delivered tools with this new capability to major memory manufacturers and has commitments for shipments to additional customers within the next quarter.

Developed with a unique chemistry and enhanced plasma capability, the AHM film uniquely satisfies the demanding etch selectivity requirements of advanced device nodes while maintaining transparency to the light source used for wafer alignment during photo-resist exposure. In key customer evaluations, AHM on VECTOR Express has demonstrated superior film performance, excellent CD control, low defectivity and improved device yield. This technical performance has been achieved while reducing cost-of-ownership more than 30 percent from prevailing industry benchmarks.

In addition, a new post-deposition edge bevel film removal capability has been integrated on the VECTOR Express platform to provide process flexibility and to resolve reliability, throughput and defect performance issues associated with conventional in-chamber edge exclusion techniques. It also improves the precision and repeatability of film removal at the wafer edge, which is becoming even more important with 193nm immersion lithography.

"The introduction of AHM on the VECTOR Express platform represents another key milestone in our effort to provide customers with advanced technology and industry-leading productivity," said Tim Archer, senior vice president and general manager of Novellus' Dielectric Business Group. "The superior film properties, outstanding throughput and integrated post-deposition edge bevel removal capability of our AHM solution put VECTOR Express out in front in this fast-growing market segment, which is estimated to exceed $400 million by 2011."

The VECTOR Express PECVD platform, introduced earlier this year, is used to deposit a variety of films for memory and logic devices. VECTOR Express delivers industry-leading productivity and fundamental thin film process improvement with its SmartSoak(TM) processing feature. SmartSoak takes advantage of the VECTOR platform's multi-station sequential processing (MSSP) architecture to control wafer heat-up independently from film deposition. This enables a more stable and consistent wafer temperature at the start of film deposition while simultaneously reducing thin film processing time. Novellus has received orders for more than 50 VECTOR Express systems.

About VECTOR

Introduced in 2000, VECTOR revolutionized the 300 mm PECVD market. The industry-leading system is capable of depositing all dielectric films required for advanced dual damascene structures, and is the production tool of choice with the largest installed base of 300mm systems. The tool's simple design ensures high system reliability and uptime. With two-thirds the footprint of the nearest competing tool, it offers significant lab floor space savings.

About Novellus

Novellus Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of advanced process equipment for the global semiconductor industry. The company's products deliver value to customers by providing innovative technology backed by trusted productivity. An S&P 500 company, Novellus is headquartered in San Jose, Calif. with subsidiary offices across the globe. For more information please visit http://www.novellus.com/.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements that (i) the Company has started production shipments of its new ashable hard mask process technology on the VECTOR Express(TM) platform that is pending patent approval, (ii) the Company has commitments for shipments of AHM on VECTOR Express to additional customers within the next year and (iii) the Company's belief that with the introduction of the AHM solution on the VECTOR Express platform that the Company's growth in the market segment is estimated to exceed $400 million by 2011. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, engineering and design flaws or operational difficulties that limit productivity, unforeseen disruptions in our manufacturing and production, the lack of adequate components and materials necessary for the production of ashable hard mask process technology on the VECTOR Express platform, unforeseen problems with the AHM patent application, and inaccuracies and uncertainties related to the Company's growth in the market segment, as well as other risks indicated in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). For more details, please refer to our SEC filings and the amendments thereto, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 and our Current Reports on Form 8-K. Forward-looking statements are made and based on information available to us on the date of this press release, and we assume no obligation to update them.

VECTOR Express, AHM and SmartSoak are trademarks of Novellus Systems, Inc.

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CONTACT: Pushpita Prasad of Novellus Systems, Inc., +1-408-943-9700,
pushpita.prasad@novellus.com; or Jen Bernier of The Hoffman Agency,
+1-408-975-3003, jbernier@hoffman.com, for Novellus Systems, Inc.

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

Motorola Introduces Good Mobile Messaging 5Helps Deliver Personalization, Productivity and Control to the Mobile Experience, Including: Mobile RSS, Customizable Email Management, and Advanced Smartphone Security

SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Motorola, Inc. today extended its leadership in the mobile office with the announcement of Good Mobile Messaging 5. This announcement follows Motorola's recent acquisition of Good Technology, Inc., and advances the award-winning Good Mobile Messaging software and service to help solve the information clutter problem for mobile users. Good Mobile Messaging 5 helps make mobile email more personalized and productive, all while enhancing IT control.

Good Mobile Messaging 5 (Good 5) incorporates multiple new features that vastly improve the mobile experience both for business users and IT professionals by: helping enable mobile users to get things done more easily; providing greater personalization; and strengthening security and manageability. The new release will incorporate all of the handheld security capabilities previously available separately though the company's Good Mobile Defense product.

"When it comes to the user interface, Motorola gets it," said Rob Mancini, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Government of the District of Columbia. "They understand the need to extend the capabilities of the desktop to the handheld device, and they've added a number of innovative features such as scheduling enhancements and mobile RSS that we know our users will love. In addition, the enhanced security and management capabilities will really help us provide top-notch operational support of our user community."

Get Things Done More Easily. Mobile professionals receive so much email that it's often difficult to find the information they're looking for on their smartphone and complete tasks from start to finish. Good 5 introduces innovative email and PIM capabilities that help enable mobile users to easily find what they need when they need it and get work done. New features include:

Group and find by conversation and sender: sorts and groups emails by conversation thread and/or sender, helping users to easily pinpoint important messages and save time by filing and/or deleting an entire thread or group Complete calendaring: helps invite participants to a meeting, provide real-time visibility into their free/busy status; and automatically suggests and reserves conference rooms based on past preferences and availability Edit and send documents: securely accesses corporate intranets using Good Mobile Intranet (GMI); enables downloads of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe PDF documents directly to the smartphone; allows users to edit files and attach them to outbound emails Dial without password: dials a contact from a password-protected phone without requiring users to enter the password--all while keeping email and contacts data secure Third-party access to contacts: option to provide third-party applications, such as voice dialing and SMS, with access to Good contacts, helping to enhance device usability

Have a More Personal Experience. Being productive on a smartphone has been challenging in part because the phone doesn't adapt to users' specific preferences, needs or workflow the way they are accustomed with a desktop or laptop. Good 5 introduces a number of new customizable features that personalize the mobile experience:

Mobile RSS reader and subscription manager: helps keep users current with information from preferred sources-including business news and alerts. Subscribe to, manage, and preview feeds-all without having to leave the email inbox, launch a third-party application, or navigate a mobile Web browser Priority mail: helps quickly identify messages that are important to individuals based on their unique preferences; defines and distinctly marks priority mail by sender, distribution list, who's in the to: or cc: fields, and other user-selected criteria Personalized notifications: assigns unique sounds and alerts to priority emails, so that users are less likely to miss the emails that matter most

More IT Control. Even with greater usability and personalization, IT doesn't have to sacrifice control or security. In fact, Good 5 helps provide more control by giving IT professionals all of the advanced device and data protection capabilities previously available only through the Good Mobile Defense product, through a single-management console and complete over-the-air controls. Features include:

Mandatory applications: helps set and enforce the installation of mandatory applications like anti-virus checkers to ensure that users have what they need-both to do their jobs and to comply with corporate security policies

Application lockdown: blacklists and prevents the launch of unapproved applications

Device lockdown: locks down the camera, infra-red (IR), WiFi and/or Bluetooth wireless technology ports; enforces SD card encryption

Advanced password management: enables administrators to set granular criteria for password characteristics, restrictions, and expirations

Advanced encryption management: provides rules-based enforcement of SD card and database encryption policies

Simplified load balancing: enables IT to move users across servers to facilitate load balancing-without the need to re-provision

"The holy grail of mobile email lies somewhere between complete IT control and unencumbered usability; products that try to close that gap often compromise the mobile experience," said Rick Osterloh, Senior Director Product Management and Marketing, Motorola Good Technology Group. "With Good 5, we've successfully bridged the divide by giving end users the usability and personalization they want, while arming IT with even more manageability and security."

Availability

Good 5 is expected to be available in September through cellular operators worldwide, certified value-added resellers, and directly through Motorola Good Technology Group. The software and service will support a broad choice of the

industry's most popular smartphones, running on both IBM Lotus Domino and Microsoft Exchange.

About Motorola

Motorola is known around the world for innovation and leadership in wireless and broadband communications. Inspired by our vision of seamless mobility, the people of Motorola are committed to helping you connect simply and seamlessly to the people, information and entertainment that you want and need. We do this by designing and delivering "must have" products, "must do" experiences and powerful networks -- along with a full complement of support services. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $42.9 billion in 2006. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit http://www.motorola.com/.

MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. The Bluetooth trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used by Motorola, Inc. under license. Microsoft, Windows, Excel and PowerPoint are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. (C) Motorola, Inc. 2007. All rights reserved.

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FEI's New Phenom(TM) Bridges the Gap Between Optical and Scanning Electron MicroscopyInnovative Microscope Makes High-Resolution Imaging Available to a Broader Base of Industrial and Academic Users

HILLSBORO, Ore., June 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- FEI has released its new Phenom(TM) microscope, an innovative system that bridges the critical price and performance gap between optical and scanning electron microscope (SEM) technologies. Operated easily via its highly intuitive and interactive touch screen, the Phenom can be used in almost any location and does not require specialized facilities or highly skilled operators.

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Capable of yielding magnification up to 20,000x, or 20 times higher than most advanced optical scopes, the Phenom addresses a wide variety of industrial and academic applications including quality assurance, product development, research and teaching. Because of its simplicity, compact design and comparable price to high-end optical systems, the Phenom is expected to bring high-resolution imaging to a much broader base of users and accelerate scientific discovery and new product development. It has already received several prestigious accolades including the Red Dot Design award in Germany, a 2006 Mechatronica Design Award in the Netherlands, and a Recognition of Excellence in Innovation from the U.S. Department of Commerce.

"The Phenom represents a technology jump similar to that of moving from CDs to MP3s. This is FEI's iPod(TM)--it's beautiful to look at and has a simple, intuitive interface. Its ease of use makes it extremely inviting, even to those who have never before operated a microscope," said Dr. Steven Berger, vice president of the Phenom development group for FEI. "This new microscope makes high-resolution electron microscopy imaging practical and affordable, providing cost effective solutions for a wide range of imaging challenges that can no longer be solved with optical technologies."

Beyond picking up where optical microscopes are losing resolution power, the Phenom's potential market will also include organizations that need SEM technology but cannot afford the typical investment of more than US $200,000 for a traditional SEM system plus the costs of additional personnel, and facilities.

The Phenom is also the ideal tool for educating the next generation of nano-focused researchers and scientists. At approximately one-third the price of a traditional SEM, the Phenom will be affordable for many more undergraduate and community college programs, mainstreaming access to the nanoscale. Its ease of use and portability between classrooms will make teaching more exciting and inspire students to learn more about the science and theory behind the images. The Phenom can even play an important role in middle and high school science programs of the future.

The Phenom is now available for purchase in Europe and North America. Sales to the rest of the world will be rolled out in 2008.

The Phenom also represents a new low cost platform for future products from FEI.

As part of the Phenom launch, FEI is holding a series of introductory events in San Francisco, Boston and New York. Discover more about the Phenom at http://www.fei.com/phenom.

About FEI

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

The Phenom was funded in part by a federal grant provided to ONAMI (Department of Energy Solar Energy Program under Award Number DE-FG36- 06GO86073 and the Department of Energy Biological and Environmental Research under Award Number DE-FG02-06ER64248) and a European Union stimulus grant to FEI.

This news release contains forward-looking statements that include statements about introduction of our new Phenom product and future markets, uses and applications. Factors that could affect these forward-looking statements include but are not delays in releasing the product, failure of the product to perform as expected; failure of the product to penetrate markets described; failure of customers to adopt the applications described; delay or cancellation of additional development work to move the product from beta to release; technical problems arising during the beta phase; and problems with our suppliers. Please also refer to our Form 10-K, Forms 10-Q, Forms 8-K and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for additional information on these factors and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. FEI assumes no duty to update forward-looking statements.

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ImageSpan and Zimmerman Advertising Partner to Bring the Next Generation of Image Licensing and Local Area Content Creation to the Automotive Industry

SAUSALITO, Calif. and FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 25 /PRNewswire/ -- ImageSpan Inc.(TM), a licensing and billing automation platform for digital media, and Zimmerman Advertising, an Omnicom Group agency, announced their partnership to embed ImageSpan's licensing automation technology, LicenseStream, into Zimmerman's Pick-n-Click Ads.com(TM), the world's first virtual advertising agency.

In addition, Zimmerman and Pick-n-Click Ads.com(TM) will adopt ImageSpan's local area content creation network, CurbStream, as the exclusive provider for all local area content creation needs. CurbStream provides the only on-demand national network of more than 7,000 professional independent videographers and photographers.

Pick-n-Click Ads.com(TM) enables any of the more than 22,000 U.S. auto dealerships to create compelling local advertising in real time from any internet enabled computer. Dealers can now choose from hundreds of top quality automotive campaigns created by the country's largest retail automotive advertising agency and customize them with video or photos of their dealership supplied by accredited ImageSpan video professionals. All pieces of the process are automatically licensed, eliminating the time-consuming process of manually licensing content.

"We are excited to be chosen by Zimmerman to significantly enhance this groundbreaking product for the automotive industry," said Iain Scholnick, chairman and chief executive officer, ImageSpan. "Developing a simple process for efficiently acquiring local area content, and delivering it with an automated licensing and transaction system, means that Pick-n-Click Ads.com(TM) clients can create truly impactful, compliant advertising in just minutes."

"The future of advertising has arrived," said Michael Gelfano, vice president of retail technologies, Zimmerman Advertising. "Local and franchise advertising is a significant part of the $130 billion automotive advertising market. The Pick-n-Click Ads.com(TM) and ImageSpan partnership enables exactly what our clients have been demanding -- the ability to create and localize their advertising in real time to capitalize on the ever-changing needs of their local retail market."

About ImageSpan

ImageSpan is a Licensing Automation platform running as a managed exchange service. The company independently offers a comprehensive suite of applications and tools for use with the licensing of all types of digital media, connecting buyers and sellers to find, buy and legally settle royalty payments in minutes, rather than months. ImageSpan is a trusted solution provider and the exclusive license automation provider to the PLUS Coalition, the global standards organization for the image licensing industries. For more information, please go to http://www.imagespan.com/ or call 415.259.4529.

About Zimmerman Advertising

Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale Florida, Zimmerman Advertising, an Omnicom Group(TM) company, is currently the 15th largest advertising agency in the United States, with more than 1,000 full-time associates and offices throughout the country, including New York, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco and Atlanta. Omnicom Group is a leading global marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom's branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, direct and promotional marketing, public relations and other specialty communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries.

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CONTACT: Laura Evenson, +1-415-848-7171, levenson@sutherlandgold.com,
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Robotics Enthusiasts Reserve Highly Anticipated VEXplorerOnline Pre-sales begin July 1st with Amazon.com and More

NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning Sunday, July 1st, robotics novices and enthusiasts will be placing advance orders to guarantee receipt of the highly anticipated new Revell VEXplorer robotics system due to be released Fall 2007.

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A limited quantity of VEXplorer robotics systems will be available for pre-order through participating online toy, hobby, discount merchandise and consumer electronic retailers including amazon.com, target.com, toysrus.com, fredmeyer.com, walmart.com, hobbytownusa.com, towerhobby.com, greatplanes.com, compusa.com, discoverthis.com, etoys.com and hammackerschlemmer.com. The suggested retail price for VEXplorer is $199 (USD).

Since VEXplorer's introduction at various robotics and toy events and being featured in Robot magazine, consumer buzz and retailer demand has been phenomenal," said Mike Brezette, Revell marketing vice president. "We're excited the community has expressed such early interest in being part of taking the consumer robotics category to new heights with Revell. Our online pre-sales program allows our most enthusiastic fans access to the first units to roll off the production line."

VEXplorer is a robotics system that provides endless opportunities for novice inventors and robotics fanatics to build and operate robots to do what they want. VEXplorer features a "Spycam" color camera with sound that lets you control the action from a TV screen, a claw that is so precise and strong it can pick up a feather or grip a filled, 12-ounce soda can, and all-terrain wheels. Also packed with the unit is SolidWorks Student Design Kit software to create various configurations on a computer before building the unit. VEXplorer provides versatility and ease of construction so that inventors can be controlling and exploring with their robot in less than an hour. VEXplorer will also challenge those inventors with more experience, as it has over 300 parts allowing for individualized design. Just like the Mars Explorer, VEXplorer is operated by radio control.

About Revell

Revell, a privately held company, has been leading the model kit building industry for more than 60 years with products that provide interactivity, authenticity and fun. Revell's product lines are consumer and hobby robotics, model kits including cars, trucks, ships and planes, R/C vehicles, and slot cars. Visit http://www.revell.com/.

About SolidWorks Corporation

SolidWorks Corporation, a Dassault Systemes S.A. company, develops and markets software for design, analysis and product data management. It is the leading supplier of 3D CAD technology, giving teams intuitive, high-performing software that helps them design better products. For the latest news, information or a live online demonstration, visit http://www.solidworks.com/ or call 1-800-693-9000 (outside of North America, call +1-978-371-5000

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National Semiconductor Innovation Optimizes Energy Efficiency in Handheld Multimedia Devices

SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Optimizing energy efficiency is critical for handheld multimedia devices that, in addition to making and receiving phone calls, display high-resolution video, show and store digital photos, and play high-fidelity music. To meet the growing demand for mobile video, National Semiconductor Corporation today announced new energy-efficient breakthroughs that enable video in new converged devices that feature phone and multimedia functions.

National, a recognized leader in energy-efficient integrated circuits (ICs), introduced seven new products that enable high-resolution displays and sound quality, power large amounts of memory and higher-bandwidth wireless links, and minimize power consumption of the increasingly higher-speed applications processors. These products deliver the compelling user experience on handheld multimedia devices.

Demand is clearly growing for handheld multimedia devices. In-Stat, a high-tech market research firm based in Scottsdale, Ariz., expects the video-enabled handheld device market to grow to 1 billion units by 2011 from around 300 million in 2006.

National's newly announced analog products include: -- The low-power Mobile Pixel Link (MPL) family of products that stream large quantities of data (seen by the user as images, video and graphics) to the display while maximizing battery life. MPL's power consumption is roughly half that of competing products. -- New red, green, blue light-emitting diode (RGB LED) drivers for backlighting which provide better colors on the display and lower power consumption compared to white LEDs. These are an industry first. -- A new LM49100 audio subsystem that allows routing of mono voice or stereo music signals to a mono speaker driver or stereo ground-referenced headphone amplifiers (or both) through simple selection of pre-set modes. Maximizing battery life, it consumes the industry's lowest quiescent current of devices in its class. -- Innovative PowerWise(R) technology enabling intelligent energy management of the processor using adaptive voltage scaling (AVS). Using National's PowerWise intellectual property integrated onto the processor along with compatible power management ICs such as National's new LP5552 reduces energy consumption up to 70 percent, extending the life of the battery. -- To power a micro-hard drive, National's new LM3668 buck-boost regulator provides a 3.3 volt output voltage to power the driver motor, offering greater than 90 percent efficiency. It also creates a seamless transition between buck and boost operation to provide a stable output for error-free operation. -- The new LM3207 DC-DC power supply which dynamically reduces energy consumption of the power amplifier by tightly regulating the RF power amplifier supply voltage to the lowest possible level while maintaining linearity in the power amplifier. Engineering Better Systems

Whether for listening to high-fidelity audio, watching high-resolution video or capturing and sharing multimedia files, National provides all the differentiating analog technology handheld devices need to minimize energy consumption and enhance users' experiences with longer battery life, better sound, sharper display images, smaller form factors, whiter lighting and streamlined interfaces. Working closely with customers and partners, National is continuing to define new architectures and standards, such as the PowerWise(R) and Mobile Pixel Link technologies, that create unique features for portable devices. For detailed technical information about National's new products for multimedia handheld devices, visit http://www.handheld.national.com/.

About National Semiconductor

National Semiconductor, the industry's premier analog company, creates high-value analog devices and subsystems. National's leading-edge products include power management circuits, display drivers, audio and operational amplifiers, interface products and data conversion solutions. National's key analog markets include wireless handsets, displays and a variety of broad electronics markets, including medical, automotive, industrial, and test and measurement applications. Headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., National reported sales of $1.93 billion for fiscal 2007, which ended May 27, 2007. Additional company and product information is available at http://www.national.com/.

National Semiconductor and PowerWise are registered trademarks of National Semiconductor Corporation. All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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ISS And Glass Lewis Recommend Terayon Stockholders Vote 'For' Proposed Merger

SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Terayon Communication Systems, Inc. (Pink Sheets: TERN.PK) (Terayon or the Company) announced today that Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass, Lewis & Co. (Glass Lewis), two leading independent proxy advisory firms, recommend that Terayon stockholders vote "FOR" the Company's proposed merger with a subsidiary of Motorola, Inc. at the special meeting of Terayon's stockholders to be held on June 28, 2007. ISS and Glass Lewis provide voting advice to hundreds of institutional investors, mutual and pension funds and other fiduciaries.

In recommending that Terayon stockholders vote "FOR" the proposed acquisition, ISS stated: "Based on our review of the terms of the transaction and the factors described . . . specifically the sensible strategic rationale and 69-day premium, we believe that the merger agreement warrants shareholder support."

Glass Lewis concluded that, "Based on a full sales process, the unanimous support of the board, and limited strategic alternatives, we believe the proposal to be in the best interests of shareholders."

Both ISS and Glass Lewis also recommend that Terayon stockholders vote for the Company's proposal to adjourn the special meeting of stockholders if there are not sufficient votes to approve the proposed merger, in order to provide additional time to solicit proxies.

"We are very pleased to have the support of both ISS and Glass Lewis," said Jerry Chase, CEO, Terayon. "With the June 28, 2007 Special Meeting of Stockholders rapidly approaching, on behalf of the entire Board of Directors of Terayon, I urge all Terayon stockholders to vote FOR the proposed merger."

As announced on April 23, 2007, the Company has entered into a definitive agreement with Motorola under which Motorola will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Terayon's common stock for $1.80 per share in cash. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2007, subject to stockholder approval and the satisfaction of other previously disclosed closing conditions.

The Special Meeting of Terayon's stockholders to consider and vote upon the proposed merger has been scheduled for June 28, 2007 at 11:00 am local time at Terayon's executive offices located at 2450 Walsh Avenue, Santa Clara, California 95051. Terayon's stockholders of record as of the close of business on May 18, 2007 will be entitled to vote at the special meeting.

Stockholders are encouraged to read Terayon's definitive proxy materials in their entirety as they provide, among other things, a detailed discussion of the process that led to the proposed merger and the reasons behind the Board of Directors' unanimous recommendation that Terayon's stockholders vote "FOR" the adoption of the merger agreement and the approval of the merger.

Stockholders who have questions about the proposed merger or need assistance in submitting their proxy or voting their shares should contact Terayon's proxy solicitor, MacKenzie Partners, toll-free at (800) 322-2885.

About Terayon

Terayon Communication Systems, Inc. (Pink Sheets: TERN.PK) provides real-time digital video networking applications to cable, satellite and telecommunication service providers worldwide, which have deployed more than 7,800 Terayon's CherryPickers and related digital video system components to localize services and advertising on-demand and brand their programming, insert millions of digital ads, offer HDTV and other digital video services. Terayon maintains its headquarters in Santa Clara, California, has sales and support offices worldwide and is on the web at http://www.terayon.com/.

Note: Terayon and the Terayon logo are registered trademarks of Terayon Communication Systems, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

About Motorola

Motorola is known around the world for innovation and leadership in wireless and broadband communications. Inspired by our vision of seamless mobility, the people of Motorola are committed to helping you connect simply and seamlessly to the people, information, and entertainment that you want and need. We do this by designing and delivering "must have" products, "must do" experiences and powerful networks - along with a full complement of support services. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $42.9 billion in 2006. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit http://www.motorola.com/.

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this press release, including the expected timetable for completing the proposed transaction between Motorola and Terayon Communication Systems, might be considered forward-looking statements. While these forward-looking statements represent managements' current judgment of future events, they are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those stated or implied in any forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the following: (i) the parties' ability to consummate the transaction; (ii) the shareholder and regulatory approvals required for the transaction may not be obtained on the terms expected, or in a timely manner, or the other closing conditions to the completion of the transaction may not be satisfied; and (iii) the other factors described in Terayon Communication Systems' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 and its subsequent reports filed with the SEC. Readers are strongly urged to read the full cautionary statements contained in these materials. There can be no assurance that the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement will be consummated. Motorola and Terayon Communication Systems assume no obligation to update or revise any forward- looking statement in this press release, and such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof.

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Oracle Unveils Demantra 7.1.1Latest Release Delivers Better Forecasting and Demand Management Capabilities

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., June 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Oracle today announced the general availability of Oracle's Demantra 7.1.1, expanding on its industry leading demand management functionality Oracle obtained through its acquisition of Demantra. With Release 7.1.1, Demantra also becomes part of the Advanced Planning solution within the Oracle(R) E-Business Suite and Oracle's JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, giving companies the ability to accurately predict demand, shape profitability for their products and proactively manage complex global supply chains.

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With this announcement, Oracle is reinforcing its commitment to bringing best-in-class products to new customers while continuing to support companies that are already leveraging Demantra solutions such as Applica, Baxter, Welch's, Wiltons, V-Tech, and 20th Century Fox. Relying on Demantra, companies have been able to achieve higher forecast accuracy, better inventory turns, increased order fill rates and reduced price protection claims with less planning effort.

"We've been successfully relying on Demantra to support a consumer-driven planning process, enabling collaboration between our sales and supply chain teams and retailers' buyer and replenishment teams," said VTech Senior Vice President Telecommunication Products Business Nick Delany. "The integration of this type of software and compatibility with other Oracle systems is assured. So to us, it's a very good thing."

Latest Release Enables Better Forecasting and Demand Management Capabilities

Oracle's Demantra 7.1.1 adds new capabilities for existing and new customers including support for Oracle Fusion Middleware, improved planner productivity, enhancements to data loading and export, new demand analysis worksheets and series and data security enhancements. This latest release also enables companies to model more precise statistical forecasting, analysis and collaboration scenarios without special training or IT support.

Pre-built Integration with Oracle Applications Enables More Profitable Operations

Oracle's Demantra 7.1.1 enables seamless, pre-configured integration with the Advanced Planning applications within the Oracle E-Business Suite and Oracle's JD Edwards EnterpriseOne. This effectively reduces setup, configuration and on-going maintenance costs for customers as Demantra shares the same demand and master data as the Oracle Applications. In addition, customers can rapidly extend their planning solution footprint to areas such as strategic network optimization, distribution and supply planning and inventory postponement optimization. For example, customers can simulate supply chain risk scenarios in strategic network optimization using Demantra's consensus forecast scenarios as input, as well as drive production and distribution planning of the same demand signal; or, customers can determine their inventory postponement strategy based on the forecast and demand variability as calculated in Demantra.

The demand-driven planning capabilities in Oracle's Demantra enable companies to sense demand at a granular level, in real-time and closer to the point of consumption. Other attributes of this integration include:

-- Preconfigured worksheets for demand analysis and waterfall analysis -- Forecast archiving to preserve the current period's forecast -- Preconfigured workflows for planner notifications and approval processes -- Access to series, levels and menus based on security settings for groups and users, and -- A tightly integrated user experience.

"The complexities of today's global and decentralized business environment have placed increased pressure on companies to align their operations with strategic goals in order to be profitable," said Oracle Vice President Product Strategy Jon Chorley. "By integrating Demantra into Oracle's Advanced Planning applications, we are giving companies the tools to better predict, shape, and respond to demand in order to uphold the operational and strategic goals of their companies."

General Availability

Oracle's Demantra 7.1.1 is currently available as a stand-alone product or as part of the Oracle E-Business Suite or Oracle's JD Edwards EnterpriseOne. Customers may continue to rely on previous versions of Oracle's demand planning capabilities or decide to upgrade to Demantra Demand Management. Oracle's Demantra 7.11 leverages Oracle's leading infrastructure software including Oracle Database and Oracle Fusion Middleware while retaining the ability to connect to non-Oracle technologies and ERP systems.

About Oracle

Oracle is the world's largest enterprise software company. For more information about Oracle, please visit our Web site at http://www.oracle.com/.

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National Semiconductor's Innovative Analog Technologies Drive Energy-Efficient Video Experience in Handheld Multimedia DevicesSeven New Display, Audio and Power Management Products Deliver Long-Lasting Video Experience, Superior Sound Quality

SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Seven new display, audio and power management products from National Semiconductor Corporation enable energy-efficient video in handheld devices such as mobile phones, portable media players and new converged devices that feature phone and media playback functions. The new products perform the "magic" of converting digital data into captivating real-world sights and sounds in the critical subsystems that enable video playback.

In-Stat anticipates growing demand for handheld multimedia devices. By 2011, the market research firm expects the video-enabled handheld device market to grow to 1 billion units from around 300 million in 2006.

Enhancing the Display

The display is the centerpiece of the video experience. National's low-power Mobile Pixel Link (MPL) family of products stream large quantities of data (seen by the user as images, video and graphics) to the display while maximizing battery life. MPL serializes the data to reduce the wire count, which decreases the size of the connector and flexible printed circuit board (flex). MPL reduces electro-magnetic interference (EMI), and its power consumption is roughly half that of competing products. In addition, MPL handles the voltage-level translation between the host and the display, eliminating the need for an external level shifter.

The newest member of National's MPL family, the LM2512 is a high-speed serial host device that supports a video mode interface bridge between the processor and the display. Offered in a 49-bump UFBGA package, the LM2512 is highly programmable, with a unique built-in look-up table that allows for color correction, enabling the designer to optimize the viewing experience in displays offered from multiple manufacturers. The LM2512 also includes a dithering function, which allows 24-bit video to be displayed with high quality on 18-bit displays, preserving the lower power consumption associated with 6-bit RGB data converters.

National's new FPD95120, a high-performance Low Temperature Polycrystalline Silicon (LTPS) display driver, is the narrowest glass-mounted device available for half-VGA format. Just 0.9 millimeters wide, the FPD95120 lets manufacturers maximize the active area of the display glass. The highly integrated driver provides an MPL deserializer, a high-efficiency inductive DC-DC switcher and random access memory (RAM) to enable standby, low-power display capabilities. It also features EEPROM that allows the same device to be used across multiple display manufacturers by storing module calibration data to match color and flicker parameters and the capability to program unique product identification.

Available now, the FPD95120 is offered as Chip-on-Glass (COG) and is $3.40 each in 1,000-unit quantities. The LM2512 is offered in a 40-bump LLP and 49-bump FBGA and is $2.40 each. For more information or to order samples, visit http://www.national.com/pf/FP/FPD95120.html and http://www.national.com/pf/LM/LM2512.html. For more information on MPL, visit http://www.national.com/appinfo/mpl/.

Improving Display Backlighting and Color

To optimize the display, backlighting is critical. National's new RGB LED drivers provide better colors on the display and lower power consumption compared to white LEDs. Available in a 25-bump micro SMD package, the LP5520 offers a small and simple solution without the need for optical feedback, producing a true white light over a wide temperature range while improving the color gamut from 70 percent up to 100 percent of the National Television System Committee (NTSC) standard. In adaptive mode, the circuitry in the driver automatically adjusts the output voltage for the lowest possible power consumption. The LP5521, LP5522 and LP55281 color management products feature an assortment of low-power color LED drivers for a variety of handheld lighting applications.

Available now, the LP5520, LP5521, LP5522 and LP55281 range in price from 90 cents to $1.85 each in 1,000-unit quantities. For more information or to order samples and an evaluation board, visit http://www.national.com/pf/LP/LP5520.html, http://www.national.com/pf/LP/LP5521.html, http://www.national.com/pf/LP/LP5522.html and http://www.national.com/pf/LP/LP55281.html. For more information on National's LED driver products, visit led.national.com.

Generating High-Quality Audio

Superior audio makes a great display even better. National's new LM49100 audio subsystem allows routing of mono voice or stereo music signals to a mono speaker driver or stereo ground-referenced headphone amplifiers (or both) through simple selection of pre-set modes. In addition, it provides layout flexibility through its headphone ground-sensing function. The noise rejection improvement provided by this feature allows designers room to move in space-constrained systems. To maximize battery life, the LM49100 consumes the industry's lowest quiescent current of devices in its class -- less than 5 mA, with all channels active.

Available now and offered in a 25-ball micro array package, the LM49100 is $3.35 each in 1,000-unit quantities. For more information or to order samples and an evaluation board, visit http://www.national.com/pf/LM/LM49100.html.

Powering Digital Processors

Before video can be displayed, it must be decoded and processed by the application processor. Video processing consumes substantial energy, a major factor limiting battery life on mobile terminals. National's innovative PowerWise(R) technology enables intelligent energy management of the processor using adaptive voltage scaling (AVS). Using National's PowerWise intellectual property integrated onto the processor along with compatible power management ICs such as the LP5552 reduces energy consumption up to 70 percent, extending the life of the battery.

National's LP5552 is an advanced power management IC that supports AVS to enable the processor to adaptively adjust its supply voltage to the minimum level needed, greatly reducing its energy consumption. Offered in a 36-bump micro SMD package, the LP5552 includes two 800 mA buck regulators and five low-dropout regulators (LDOs).

For powering baseband functions, National offers the highly integrated LP3919 power management IC. Offered in a 49-bump micro SMD package, the LP3919 is the smallest integrated power management IC on the market that features high-efficiency switching regulators, LDOs and a battery charger. The LP3919 powers the baseband processor as well as other support circuitry in the system.

Available now, the LP5552 is $4.50 and the LP3919 is $2.35 each in 1,000-unit quantities. For more information or to order samples, visit http://www.national.com/pf/LP/LP5552.html and http://www.national.com/pf/LP/LP3919.html. For more information on PowerWise technology, visit powerwise.national.com.

Supporting Increased Storage

The digital core processes data received from non-volatile storage, such as a secure digital card, FLASH or a micro hard drive. Each of these sources presents a unique energy consumption challenge in handheld devices.

To power a micro-hard drive, National's new LM3668 buck-boost regulator provides a 3.3V output voltage to power the driver motor. The LM3668 offers greater than 90 percent efficiency in buck and boost modes, which is essential for driving high-power applications. The Li-Ion battery in handheld devices discharges from levels above 3.3V to below 3.3V; however, the LM3668 creates seamless transition between buck and boost operation to provide a stable output for error-free operation. In addition, the stable output coupled with the high efficiency allows this device to be used as a pre-regulator for high-voltage applications in handheld devices. The 12-pin LLP(R) package combined with tiny external components provides a very small solution size.

Another storage technique is high-capacity (secure digital) SD memory, which requires logic level shifting power, electro-static discharge (ESD) protection and EMI filtering. National's secure digital (miniSD/SD) card interface IC, the LP3929, is the industry's first to provide a robust interface to the outside world by combining level-shifter, power supply, EMI filtering and 15 kV of ESD protection into one device. The small 2 mm x 2 mm, 24-bump micro SMD package and feature set free handset designers from mechanical constraints as they move toward smaller, more innovative designs.

Available now, the LM3668 and LP3929 are $2.00 each in 1,000-unit quantities. For more information or to order samples and an evaluation board, visit http://www.national.com/pf/LM/LM3668.html and http://www.national.com/pf/LP/LP3929.html.

Powering the Wireless Link

The demand to share video wirelessly is increasing, but sending data wirelessly consumes significant battery power. National's new LM3207 DC-DC power supply, optimized for 3G RF power amplifiers, dynamically reduces energy consumption of the power amplifier by tightly regulating the RF power amplifier supply voltage to the lowest possible level while maintaining linearity in the power amplifier.

Available now in a 9-bump micro SMD package, the LM3207 is $2.50 each in 1,000-unit quantities. For more information or to order samples and an evaluation board, visit http://www.national.com/pf/LM/LM3207.html.

Engineering Better Systems

Whether for listening to high-fidelity audio, watching high-resolution video or capturing and sharing multimedia files, National provides all the differentiating analog technology handheld devices need to minimize energy consumption and enhance users' experiences with longer battery life, better sound, sharper display images, smaller form factors, whiter lighting and streamlined interfaces. Working closely with customers and partners, National is continuing to define new architectures and standards, such as the PowerWise(R) and Mobile Pixel Link technologies, that create unique features for portable devices. For more information, visit handheld.national.com.

About National Semiconductor

National Semiconductor, the industry's premier analog company, creates high-value analog devices and subsystems. National's leading-edge products include power management circuits, display drivers, audio and operational amplifiers, interface products and data conversion solutions. National's key analog markets include wireless handsets, displays and a variety of broad electronics markets, including medical, automotive, industrial, and test and measurement applications. Headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., National reported sales of $1.93 billion for fiscal 2007, which ended May 27, 2007. Additional company and product information is available at http://www.national.com/.

National Semiconductor, LLP and PowerWise are registered trademarks of National Semiconductor Corporation. All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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Oracle Announces General Availability of Oracle(R) Business Intelligence Standard Edition OneOracle Delivers Complete, Integrated Business Intelligence Solution for Small to Medium Sized Businesses

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., June 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle today announced the general availability of Oracle(R) Business Intelligence Standard Edition One (Oracle Business Intelligence SE One), a complete, integrated business intelligence (BI) and data warehousing system that is packaged, pre-configured, and priced to meet the needs of small to medium- sized organizations and workgroups.

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Oracle Business Intelligence SE One, a component of Oracle Fusion Middleware, features all of the core BI capabilities small to medium-sized organizations need including interactive dashboards, formatted reporting, ad hoc query and analysis, extract, transform and load (ETL) technology, as well as the world's leading database, in a single, easy to install package. Running on a single server, Oracle Business Intelligence SE One is available for deployments of five to 50 users at $1,000 per user.

"Oracle Business Intelligence SE One is the only end-to-end BI and data warehousing solution that is based on category-leading technology for every component, offering a complete and compelling solution at an attractive price," said Paul Rodwick, Oracle Vice President Business Intelligence. "The software offers small to medium sized organizations a proper infrastructure that will serve their immediate BI needs, yet easily scale and grow with their needs over time."

"BI isn't just for large organizations," said Dan Vesset, Vice President of Business Analytics Research at IDC. "In recent years, BI has grown across industries and organizations regardless the size of the industry or business. Small and medium sized organizations are turning to BI to gain efficiencies in selling to and servicing their customers, managing their financial performance, optimizing their supply chains, and identifying opportunities for growth. Oracle Business Intelligence SE One offers a comprehensive package of products and tools at a reasonable price."

Enterprise-Class Oracle Business Intelligence SE One Offers Customers Growth Path

Oracle Business Intelligence SE One offers customers the right BI foundation to deliver complete, relevant, and timely information for better decision-making across the organization. Built on enterprise-class software -- Oracle Business Intelligence Suite Enterprise Edition (EE) and Oracle Database -- Oracle Business Intelligence SE One offers customers breadth and flexibility in addressing their BI needs, from simple operational reporting to a fully featured role-based dashboard, analysis, and data warehousing system. Oracle enables emerging enterprises and organizations to upgrade to enterprise versions of the BI and database software to support increased BI functionality and larger numbers of BI users without the need to re-implement analytic content.

Oracle Business Intelligence SE One was developed with business user self- sufficiency in mind; featuring business user interfaces that do not require coding, SQL or other technical skills. Report layout and design is conducted with everyday tools like Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat; new interactive dashboards are built through a simple, drag and drop Web interface; and new ad hoc analyses are built by pointing and clicking on items from a simplified, logical business model of the data. These ease-of-use capabilities enable greater business value and reduced reliance on IT for reporting and analysis needs.

The following products are integrated and comprise Oracle Business Intelligence SE One:

-- Oracle Business Intelligence Publisher -- enables organizations to produce a wide array of documents and reports such as financial statements, high-fidelity reports, invoices, labels, and more, using a variety of familiar applications for layout such as Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Word;

-- Oracle Business Intelligence Answers -- ad hoc reporting and analysis tool that enables end users to quickly build, analyze, visualize, drill and embed reports into dashboards;

-- Oracle Business Intelligence Interactive Dashboards -- provides a personalized, live, interactive Web dashboard of key trends, alerts, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including visualizations such as gauges, charts, summary reports, and condition-based guided analytics;

-- Oracle Business Intelligence Server -- unified infrastructure that supports all the Oracle Business Intelligence SE One end user tools, the Oracle Business Intelligence Server delivers high performance data access, integration, and calculations across Oracle and non-Oracle sources, and presents end users a single, logical view of business data;

-- Oracle Database 10g Standard Edition One -- the world's leading database is included to serve as the foundation of a robust data warehouse, allowing customers to take advantage of the proven manageability, performance, reliability, and security for which Oracle Database is renowned; and,

-- Oracle Warehouse Builder 10g -- a leading extract, transform and load (ETL) tool, it provides data quality, data auditing, fully integrated relational and dimensional modeling and full life cycle management of data and metadata to help organizations construct and maintain an efficient, high quality data warehouse.

Pricing and Availability

Oracle Business Intelligence SE One is generally available for the Microsoft Windows platform and is priced at $1,000 per named user (minimum of five users, maximum of 50 users). Terms, conditions, and restrictions apply. Migration to the Oracle Business Intelligence Suite EE for growth beyond 50 users is also available.

About Oracle Business Intelligence Standard Edition One

Oracle Business Intelligence Standard Edition One (SE One) is a complete, integrated business intelligence (BI) and data warehousing system that is packaged and priced to meet the needs of small to medium sized organizations and workgroups. Running on a single server, Oracle Business Intelligence SE One delivers interactive dashboards, formatted reporting, ad hoc query and analysis, ETL technology, and the world's leading database, in a single, easy to install package. A component of the Oracle Fusion Middleware product family, Oracle Business Intelligence SE One offers customers the right BI foundation to deliver comprehensive, relevant, and timely information for better decision-making and performance. For more information on Oracle Business Intelligence, go to: http://www.oracle.com/bi .

About Oracle

Oracle is the world's largest enterprise software company. For more information about Oracle, please visit our Web site at http://www.oracle.com/.

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Oracle is a registered trademark of Oracle Corporation and/or its affiliates. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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blinkx Launches AdHoc, the First Contextual Online Video Advertising PlatformAdHoc Delivers Emotive Power of TV Advertising, with Relevance and Utility of Contextual Search Advertising

SAN FRANCISCO, June 25 /PRNewswire/ -- blinkx, the world's largest video search engine, today unveiled AdHoc, the first contextually relevant video advertising platform. Just as Google's AdSense transformed advertising on the Text Web, blinkx's AdHoc platform will revolutionize video advertising by matching compelling, customized, TV-style ads to your audience on the Video Web.

Search technology performs two useful functions -- finding content, and also matching that content to meaningful, relevant advertising. blinkx's distribution strategy has established it as the de facto standard for video search on the Web, so the natural evolution was to apply that proven technology to the automatic selection of ads. AdHoc leverages blinkx's patented speech-to-text transcription and visual analysis technology to understand video content more thoroughly and effectively than any other service today, and can therefore dynamically place the most pertinent advertising against it.

Online video presents an extremely attractive opportunity for advertisers and media companies: targeted distribution with the potential for immediate action, and the availability of real-time metrics to assess the effectiveness of a given campaign.

blinkx's AdHoc platform offers content partners and advertisers a unique value proposition -- video advertising which combines the emotive power of TV promotion, with the relevance and utility of contextual search advertising. This is an exciting prospect, not only in terms of enhancing viewer experience, but also in increasing the effectiveness of campaigns.

In addition to its unrivalled relevance, the AdHoc platform offers media companies and advertisers the most flexible solution for customizing the timing and appearance of video ads, with options that include pre-, post- and mid-roll placement, as well as dynamically-selected banners, in-video mini- banners and a unique, post-roll catalog view. Partners can even select which ad databases to leverage -- their own, the blinkx AdHoc platform, or even external ad systems, such as Google's AdWords.

"Until now, online video advertising was a kind of Frankenstein's monster -- an attempt to cobble together technology that was built for Text Web banner advertising and apply it to an entirely new medium -- the Video Web," said Suranga Chandratillake, founder and CEO, blinkx. "The AdHoc platform is revolutionary because it was built from the ground up to address rich media, resulting in higher monetization for media companies, more effective marketing for advertisers and, most importantly, a useful, non-disruptive experience for users."

"As video choice continues to explode, consumers desperately need tools that help them easily find what they're interested in," said Tim Hanlon, Senior Vice President at Denuo, the media futures unit of ad giant Publicis Groupe, S.A. "At the same time, marketers clamor to reach interested, though ever-fragmenting audiences with judicious and relevant ad messaging. AdHoc's contextual video approach deftly bridges those two forces, allowing information and advertising to flourish in a mutually beneficial way."

The AdHoc platform is available to advertisers, media companies and other partners effective immediately.

About blinkx

blinkx (London AIM: BLNX) is the world's most comprehensive video search engine. Today, blinkx has indexed more than 12,000,000 hours of audio, video, viral and TV content, and made it fully searchable and available on demand. blinkx's founders set out to solve a significant challenge -- as TV and user- generated content on the Web explode, keyword-based search technologies only scratch the surface. blinkx's patented search technologies listen to -- and even see -- the Web, helping users enjoy a breadth and accuracy of search results not available elsewhere. In addition, blinkx powers the video search for many of the world's most frequented sites. blinkx is based in San Francisco and London. More information is available at http://www.blinkx.com/

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Tyco Flow Control Taps Blue Coat To Optimize Global WANFortune 500 Company Division Uses Blue Coat to Accelerate Fourth Wave ERP Application, Lotus Notes and File Sharing by 400%, Cut Bandwidth Consumption in Half

SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Blue Coat Systems, Inc. , the leader in secure content and application delivery, today announced that Tyco Flow Control, a major division of Fortune 500 company Tyco International Ltd., has selected Blue Coat(R) ProxySG(TM) appliances to optimize its Wide Area Network (WAN) by securing and accelerating critical business applications between its international offices. Based in Shanghai, China, Tyco Flow Control is the largest manufacturer of valve products in the world, employing 12,500 people in 80 countries.

Tyco Flow Control faced overall productivity issues because the company's WAN connections were completely saturated and latency had become a significant performance issue. Branch and remote offices contended with agonizingly slow response times for key applications, including its Fourth Shift Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) application, Lotus Notes for email and collaboration, and remote file-system access using the Common Internet File Sharing (CIFS) protocol. In addition to solving response time issues, the company wanted to lower its operational costs by better optimizing its bandwidth usage.

By installing Blue Coat ProxySG appliances at its branch offices and data center, Tyco Flow Control, experienced reductions of up to 400% in the response time to download files and email attachments. In addition, the company's WAN links now only consume half as much bandwidth, with core applications dropping bandwidth consumption from over 100 kilobits per second (kbps) to 10 kbps -- a 90% improvement.

Prior to selecting Blue Coat Proxy SG appliances, Tyco Flow Control conducted a rigorous competitive review of available products. "We chose Blue Coat due to its proven ability to deliver rapid application response times, and because of the WAN optimization and control features," said Mr. Jan Van Ooijen, president of Tyco Flow Control, Asia. "Blue Coat ProxySG appliances have instantly improved our workplace productivity and lowered operating costs."

"Blue Coat Proxy SG appliances accelerate and control a wide range of business-critical applications, from centralized ERP to email and file services," said Matt Young, vice-president of Asia-Pacific, Blue Coat Systems, Inc. "We are pleased to help Tyco Flow Control in meeting its objectives - enabling dramatic increases in application response time and significant reductions in bandwidth consumption."

Blue Coat ProxySG appliances utilize the company's MACH5 patent-pending framework of acceleration technologies and are designed to accelerate all key enterprise applications, including: Web and secure Web applications (SSL), file services, email/Microsoft Exchange and live streaming or on-demand video. MACH5 technology integrated with the Blue Coat platform enables organizations to manage all user/application interactions-to stop undesirable applications, regulate less important applications and accelerate critical applications, even when encrypted within SSL.

About Blue Coat Systems, Inc.

Blue Coat secures Web communications and accelerates business applications across the distributed enterprise. Blue Coat's family of appliances and client-based solutions - deployed in branch offices, Internet gateways, end points, and data centers - provide intelligent points of policy-based control enabling IT organizations to optimize security and accelerate performance between users and applications. Blue Coat has installed more than 30,000 appliances worldwide and is ranked #1 by IDC in the Secure Content and Application Delivery market. Blue Coat is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, and can be reached at (408) 220-2200 or http://www.bluecoat.com/.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS: The statements contained in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements, including statements regarding Blue Coat Systems' expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future, and including statements regarding the capabilities and expected performance of Blue Coat Systems' products. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are based upon information available to Blue Coat Systems as of the date hereof, and Blue Coat Systems assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These and other risks relating to Blue Coat Systems' business are set forth in Blue Coat Systems' most recently filed Form 10-Q for the quarter ended January 31, 2007 and Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2006, and other reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Blue Coat and other applicable product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blue Coat Systems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks, trade names or service marks used or mentioned herein belong to their respective owners.

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Pericom Announces PCI Express(R) Gen2 Clock Buffer Family Supporting 5.0Gbps Serial ConnectivityNew product family offers lowest jitter to enable high-speed implementations

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pericom Semiconductor Corporation , a worldwide preferred supplier of PCI Express (PCIe) technology used for high-speed switching, timing, bridging and signal integrity, announces production availability of a new high-performance, zero- delay PCIe Gen2 clock buffer family. This family provides reference clocks for serial connectivity at 5.0 Gigabits-per-second (5.0Gbps) and meets the reference clock requirements of Fully Buffered DIMM (FBDIMM) memory modules for workstation and server applications.

These new PCIe Gen2 clock buffers are designed to support Intel(R) Xeon(R) Dual Core processor workstation and server applications with as few as 4 or as many as 19 separate PCIe outputs provided by a single IC. Additionally, stringent PCIe Gen2 (5.0Gbps) reference clock jitter requirements are surpassed. This has been validated by independent testing at a Tier 1 CPU chipset vendor laboratory. Testing concluded that the PI6C20800S outperformed competitive products in the critical 'additive jitter' test, providing less than 1.0 picosecond of additive rms jitter. This key benefit enables server platform designers to meet their new Gen2 platform jitter budgets with margin for production manufacturing.

"The server market is projected to grow to over 9 million units in 2010 according to IDC, Worldwide Server Forecast (March 2007)," said Kay Annamalai, Pericom's senior marketing director for Timing Products. "Pericom is at the forefront of meeting the growing demand of platform designers for higher- performance solutions by delivering fully qualified and available product today. The Gen2 (5.0Gbps) design cycles for server and workstation platforms are already in progress in our customer base. PCI Express Gen1 usage is well established within the workstation and server community, with the Gen2 adoption rate ramping up as chipset providers roll out next generation products."

Combining these Gen2 clock buffers with a server-motherboard clock- generator IC (such as Pericom's PI6C410BS) and a high-stability crystal reference (such as Pericom's SaRonix 49SLMB) results in a complete PCIe timing-tree solution for Intel(R) Xeon(R) Dual Core server applications. Pericom offers a complete line of timing products to support SAS, SATA, 1.0Gbps and 10.0Gbps Ethernet protocols typically used within server platforms. These clock buffers also address other PCIe Gen2 networking and telecom applications, as well as servers and workstations.

The PI6C20400S has 4 differential outputs, and the PI6C20800S has 8 differential outputs, each with 1 spread-spectrum compatible phase locked loop (PLL). The PI6C21900 (18+1) and PI6C21900S (17+2) each offer 19 total differential outputs, utilizing 2 spread-spectrum compatible PLLs, providing the designer with 2 separate frequency domains for FBDIMM and PCIe applications.

The PCIe Gen2 (5.0Gbps) clock buffer family joins the existing PCIe Gen2 signal switch and clock oscillator product offerings in Pericom's PCI Express solution portfolio. This makes Pericom's PCI Express product offering the broadest in the industry, with Gen1 (2.5Gbps) PCIe packet switches, signal switches, signal conditioners, bridges, physical layer, clock oscillators, and clock buffers.

Key Features of Pericom's Gen2 Clock Buffer Products -- PCI Express Gen2 differential output, zero delay clock buffer family for providing reference clocks for 5.0Gbps serial connectivity -- Meets reference clock requirements of FBDIMM memory modules in servers and workstations -- Approved for Dual Core Xeon(R) CPU server motherboard designs -- Less than 1 picosecond additive rms jitter -- Cost effective, small footprint, Pb-free-and-Green packaging -- High ESD tolerance -- Wide range of from 4 to 19 total spread spectrum compatible differential outputs Pricing & Availability

The entire Gen2 5Gbs clock buffer family is available now in production quantities. Pricing in 5Ku quantities:

-- PI6C20400S - $1.35 each -- PI6C20800S - $1.50 each -- PI6C21900 and PI6C21900S each - $4.50.

Samples, evaluation boards, datasheets, application notes, IBIS models, and additional information can be found by visiting http://www.pericom.com/, or by contacting any Pericom sales office or authorized distribution partner worldwide.

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Pericom Semiconductor Corporation enables serial connectivity with the industry's most complete solutions for the computing, communications and consumer market segments. Our analog, digital, and mixed- signal integrated circuits and our SaRonix and eCERA frequency control products are essential in the timing, switching, bridging, and conditioning of high-speed signals required by today's ever-increasing speed and bandwidth demanding applications. Company headquarters are in San Jose, California, with design centers and technical sales and support offices located globally. http://www.pericom.com/.

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