Leading Analyst Firm Places LANDesk Software in the Leaders Quadrant of its PC Life Cycle Configuration Management Magic QuadrantPlacement based on completeness of vision and ability to execute

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- LANDesk Software, a leading provider of integrated management, security and process automation solutions, today announced that Gartner has placed LANDesk in the Leaders Quadrant of the Gartner Inc.'s "Magic Quadrant for PC Life Cycle Configuration Management, 2007", published December 21, 2007, and authored by Terrence Cosgrove and Ronni Colville.

According to the report, "Positioning in the Leaders quadrant is the result of successful completeness of vision and ability to execute." The report also states that, "the vendors in the Leaders Quadrant appear most frequently on our clients' shortlists, and have maintained visibility and success in an increasingly competitive market."

"We are pleased to be placed in the Leaders Quadrant again," said John Cooper, president and chief executive of Avocent. "We are committed to growing LANDesk as an independent division, while also continuing to share technologies across divisions to create new synergistic products. The combined organization remains focused, strong and intact, and will work to further enhance LANDesk's visionary leadership position and competitive edge."

For inclusion in the Magic Quadrant for PC Lifecycle Configuration Management, 2007, vendors solutions were required to include for the following functions inventory/discovery, software distribution, patch management, OS deployment and at least three of the following other capabilities: policy management, data/settings migration, software packaging with conflict resolution, software use, remote control, security configuration management, application virtualization, and application streaming.

With more than two decades of continuous innovation, award-winning products, and consistent industry leadership, LANDesk is positioned well for continued growth in a rapidly expanding market. LANDesk pioneered the desktop management category in 1993 with the first integrated management solution for deployed systems. In 2004, the company led the convergence of systems and security management, and is currently leading the convergence of systems and security management with process management.

About the Magic Quadrant

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

About LANDesk, an Avocent Company

LANDesk Software, an Avocent company, is a leading provider of systems, security, and process management solutions for desktops, servers and mobile devices across the enterprise. LANDesk enables thousands of organizations to easily deploy and use end-to-end management solutions. LANDesk is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, with offices located in the Americas, Europe and Asia, and can be found on the Web at http://www.landesk.com/ or by calling 1-800-982-2130.

Avocent delivers IT infrastructure management solutions that reduce operating costs, simplify management and increase the availability of critical, "always on" IT environments via integrated, centralized in-band and out-of-band hardware and software. Additional information is available at: http://www.avocent.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that are forward-looking statements as defined within the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include statements regarding market opportunity, product development, engineering and design activities, and product availability and operability. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made, including the risks associated with general economic conditions, risks attributable to future product demand, sales, and expenses, risks associated with product design efforts and the introduction of new products and technologies, risks associated with reliance on a limited number of component suppliers and single source components, and risk associated with obtaining and protecting intellectual property rights. Other factors that could cause operating and financial results to differ are described in Avocent's reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Copyright (C) 2008 LANDesk Software Ltd. or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. LANDesk is either a registered trademark or trademark of LANDesk Software Ltd. or its affiliated companies in the United States and/or other countries.

LANDesk Software

CONTACT: Dan Cook of LANDesk Software, Ltd., +1-801-208-1569,
dan.cook@landesk.com

Web site: http://www.landesk.com/
http://www.avocent.com/

Northrop Grumman Wins Orders to Upgrade Navigation Systems for Shell Liquefied Natural Gas Carriers

LONDON, January 9 /PRNewswire/ --

Shell International Trading and Shipping Co Ltd (Shell) is upgrading the navigation systems on several liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers with new- generation bridge electronics from Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC).

The new navigation systems are being installed on four LNG carriers managed by Shell for Bonny Gas Transport, a fully owned shipping subsidiary of Nigeria LNG Ltd. (NLNG); Northrop Grumman's Sperry Marine business unit is supplying the systems and performing the installations.

The ships being upgraded are LNG Finima, LNG Lagos, LNG Port Harcourt and LNG Bonny. Each is being fitted with Sperry Marine VisionMaster FT X-band and S-band radars and two electronic chart display and information systems (ECDIS). The dual ECDIS installations provide built-in redundancy, meeting the International Maritime Organization requirements for sailing without paper nautical charts. Two of the ships -- LNG Bonny and LNG Port Harcourt -- are also being fitted with dual Sperry Marine fibre optic gyro systems.

Shell is also placing orders with Sperry Marine for similar retrofits of radar and ECDIS navigation systems on the tanker Helix and two other LNG carriers in the Australia LNG Ship Operating Company (ALSOC) fleet, NW Sandpiper and NW Seaeagle.

The Bonny Gas Transport LNG ships primarily trade on the Nigeria-Europe route while the ALSOC ships are on the Australia-Japan run.

Sperry Marine, headquartered in Charlottesville, Va., and with major engineering and support offices in New Malden, United Kingdom and Hamburg, Germany, provides smart navigation and ship control solutions for the international marine industry with customer service and support through offices in 16 countries, sales representatives in 47 countries and authorized service depots in more than 250 locations worldwide.

Northrop Grumman in the UK operates from primary locations at Chester, Coventry, Fareham, New Malden, Peterborough, RAF Waddington and Solihull, providing avionics, communications, electronic warfare systems, marine navigation systems, robotics, C4I and mission planning, IT systems and software development.

Northrop Grumman Corporation is a US$31.5 billion global defence and technology company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in information and services, electronics, aerospace and shipbuilding to government and commercial customers worldwide.

For commercial sales inquiries, contact Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine by phone, +1-434-974-2656 or by e-mail, sales_commercial@sperry.ngc.com. For military sales inquiries, call +1-434-974-2134 or e-mail sales_military@sperry.ngc.com. Visit our Web site at http://www.sperrymarine.northropgrumman.com.

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

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Ken Beedle, +44-0-207-747-1910, or +44-0-7787-174092, Ken.beedle@euro.ngc.com, or Tom Delaney, +1-410-993-6454, thomas.delaney@ngc.com, both of Northrop Grumman Corporation

comScore Chairman Gian Fulgoni to Present on Business Operations at Citi Investment Research Conference

RESTON, Va., Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- comScore chairman and co-founder Gian Fulgoni will give a presentation on comScore's business operations on Thursday, January 10 at the Citi Investment Research 18th Annual Global Entertainment, Media & Telecommunications Conference to be held at Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa In Phoenix, AZ.

For those not in attendance, the presentation will be accessible via live webcast at 10:25 A.M. MT at the following link: http://www.veracast.com/webcasts/citigroup/emt08/21305453.cfm. The presentation will be archived for replay until February 9, 2008, available one hour after the conclusion of the live event from the same link.

About comScore

comScore, Inc. is a global leader in measuring the digital world. This capability is based on a massive, global cross-section of more than 2 million consumers who have given comScore permission to confidentially capture their browsing and transaction behavior, including online and offline purchasing. comScore panelists also participate in survey research that captures and integrates their attitudes and intentions. Through its proprietary technology, comScore measures what matters across a broad spectrum of behavior and attitudes. comScore analysts apply this deep knowledge of customers and competitors to help clients design powerful marketing strategies and tactics that deliver superior ROI. comScore services are used by more than 800 clients, including global leaders such as AOL, Microsoft, Yahoo!, BBC, Carat, Cyworld, Deutsche Bank, France Telecom, Best Buy, The Newspaper Association of America, Financial Times, ESPN, Fox Sports, Nestle, Starcom, Universal McCann, the United States Postal Service, Verizon, ViaMichelin, Merck and Expedia. For more information, please visit http://www.comscore.com/.

comScore, Inc.

CONTACT: Andrew Lipsman of comScore, Inc., +1-312-775-6510,
press@comscore.com

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

Aladdin Announces 2007 Annual General Meeting Results

CHICAGO, Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Aladdin Knowledge Systems , an information security leader specializing in authentication, software DRM and content security, today announced the results of the Company's 2007 annual general meeting of shareholders which was held on January 4, 2008 at the Company's offices in Petach Tikva, Israel.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040416/CGALADDINLOGO) The following resolutions were approved by the shareholders: -- The appointment of Messrs. Jacob (Yanki) Margalit, Dany Margalit and David Assia as directors of the Company. -- The appointment of Dr. Orna Berry as an outside director of the Company for an additional three-year term. -- The approval of the recommendation of the Company's Audit Committee to re-appoint Kost, Forer, Gabbay & Kasierer (a member of Ernst & Young Global) as the auditors of the Company and to authorize the Company's Board of Directors to fix the remuneration of the auditors in accordance with the volume and nature of their services. -- The approval of the service of Mr. Jacob (Yanki) Margalit, as both the Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer of the Company for an additional three-year period. -- The approval and ratification of the renewal of the Company's directors and officers' insurance policy.

The proposal requesting the approval of the grant of share options to Dr. Orna Berry, an outside director of the Company, was not approved by shareholders at the annual general meeting. Following the meeting, Dr. Orna Berry has agreed to serve as an outside director without obtaining share options. Subject to the provisions of the Companies Law and the regulations promulgated thereunder, in light of Dr. Berry's re-appointment as an outside director of the Company, Dr. Berry will receive the compensation previously approved by the 2006 annual general meeting. In a related matter, Dr. Menahem Gutterman, the Company's other outside director, has also agreed to forfeit options going forward in order to bring in line the compensation of both outside directors, as required by Israeli law.

About Aladdin

Aladdin Knowledge Systems' Software Rights Management products are the #1 choice of software developers and publishers to protect intellectual property, increase revenues, and reduce losses from software piracy. Aladdin eToken is the world's #1 USB-based authentication solution. The Aladdin eSafe secure Web gateway provides the most advanced protection against the latest Web-based threats and attacks. Aladdin has offices in 12 countries, a worldwide network of channel partners, and has won numerous awards for innovation. For more information, visit the Aladdin Web site at http://www.aladdin.com/.

(C)2007 Aladdin Knowledge Systems, Ltd. All rights reserved. Aladdin Knowledge Systems and the Aladdin logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Aladdin Knowledge Systems, Ltd. All other product and brand names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Press Contact: Investor Relations Contact: Matthew Zintel Erik Knettel / Andrea Costa Zintel Public Relations Global Consulting Group matthew.zintel@zintelpr.com aladdin@hfgcg.com 310.574.8888 646.284.9400

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PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com Aladdin Knowledge Systems

CONTACT: press, Matthew Zintel, of Zintel Public Relations,
+1-310-574-8888, matthew.zintel@zintelpr.com; or investors, Erik Knettel, or
Andrea Costa, both of Global Consulting Group, +1-646-284-9400,
aladdin@hfgcg.com, all for Aladdin Knowledge Systems, Ltd.

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

AMEX Approves Cash Technologies Compliance Plan

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cash Technologies, Inc. (the "Company") announced today that the American Stock Exchange (the "Exchange") notified the Company on January 4, 2008 that its plan to regain compliance with the continued listing standards of the Exchange by March 1, 2008 has been approved.

In November, 2007, following the bankruptcy of Champion Parts Inc., which resulted in the Company writing off the approximate $8 million balance on a promissory note owed to a subsidiary, the Company disclosed that it had been notified by the Exchange that it had fallen out of compliance with the continued listing standards and was required to submit a plan to regain compliance.

Cash Tech submitted its plan to regain compliance in December, 2007, which the Exchange has reviewed and approved. The Company's listing on the Exchange is being continued pursuant to an extension. Cash Tech will be permitted to be listed on the Exchange so long as the Plan is successfully accomplished by March 1, 2008.

About Cash Technologies

Cash Technologies, Inc. develops and markets innovative data processing solutions in the healthcare and financial services industries. Its ClaimRemedi Services, Inc. subsidiary creates and markets healthcare revenue acceleration solutions -- learn more at http://www.claim-remedi.com/. Its CashTechCard Systems, Inc. subsidiary creates and markets stored value card programs. For more information, visit http://www.cashtechcard.com/.

Matters discussed in this release include forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results may be materially different. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include Cash Tech's inability to complete the Amex compliance plan, activity levels in the securities markets and other risk factors disclosed in Cash Tech's reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Forms 10-QSB and Forms 10-KSB on file with the SEC.

Media Contact: Ed King 213-745-2000 Ext. 114 eking@cashtech.com

Cash Technologies, Inc.

CONTACT: Ed King of Cash Technologies, Inc., +1-213-745-2000, ext. 114,
eking@cashtech.com

Web site: http://www.cashtechnologies.com/
http://www.claim-remedi.com/

NXP and Sirit to Host Webcast on EPC Gen 2 EnhancementsEvent focus will be user benefits and use cases of advanced EPC custom commands

TORONTO, Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sirit Inc. ("Sirit") (TSX: SI), a leading provider of radio frequency identification ("RFID") technology and NXP Semiconductors ("NXP"), the independent semiconductor company founded by Philips and a leading supplier of RFID chips, today announced they will jointly host an open Webcast on Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. EST (5:00 p.m. CET) entitled, "Capturing the Value of Gen 2 Custom Commands".

The Webcast will focus on use cases and the many benefits of the custom commands featured in NXP's G2X integrated circuits (ICs) and supported by Sirit's INfinity 510 Gen 2 reader. Presenters will include Ralf Kodritsch, marketing manager, UCODE RFID products for NXP, along with Tony Sabetti, vice president, RF Solutions for Sirit. The two companies recently announced Sirit's INfinity 510 as the first EPC Gen 2 certified reader to support custom commands featured in NXP's G2X ICs.

These advanced features have been implemented to support the demands of customers who are implementing RFID solutions that go far beyond simple compliance tagging. Custom commands provide additional functionality that many end users from various markets outside of the retail supply chain have sought. By bringing added value to an RFID implementation, the new features allow users to achieve a return on investment more quickly.

Features presented in the open Webcast will include Electronic Article Surveillance (increases theft protection), Read Protect (prevents unauthorized reading of tags and provides enhanced privacy), Calibrate (simplifies the reading and evaluation of tags) and Extended User Memory (expands data storage beyond the EPC number). Additionally, Sirit will introduce planned enhancements scheduled for the new firmware release for its INfinity 510 UHF reader.

Registration for the free Webcast is available at http://www.sirit.com/. Participants will receive a white paper with additional details about the use and application of custom commands, along with a free copy of ODIN technologies' European RFID Reader Benchmark(TM) test report.

About Sirit Inc.

Sirit Inc. (TSX: SI) is a leading provider of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology worldwide. Harnessing the power of Sirit's enabling-RFID technology, customers are able to more rapidly bring high quality RFID solutions to the market with reduced initial engineering costs. Sirit's products are built on more than 14 years of RF domain expertise addressing multiple frequencies (LF/HF/UHF), multiple protocols and are compliant with global standards. Sirit's broad portfolio of products and capabilities are easily customized to address new and traditional RFID market applications including Supply Chain & Logistics, Cashless Payment (including Electronic Tolling), Access Control, Automatic Vehicle Identification, Near Field Communications, Inventory Control & Management, Asset Tracking and Product Authentication. For more information, visit http://www.sirit.com/.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements

Safe Harbor Statement under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Except for the statements of historical fact contained herein, the information presented constitutes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievement of Sirit to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of risks and uncertainties impacting Sirit's business which are discussed in the section entitled "Description of the Business - Risks Factors" in Sirit's Annual Information Form dated March 19, 2007 as filed with the securities regulatory authorities in Canada via SEDAR. Although Sirit has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Sirit does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this document as a result of new information, further events or otherwise.

"Sirit", the Sirit Design and "vision beyond sight" are all trademarks of Sirit Inc. All other names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

Sirit Inc.

CONTACT: Bill Allen, Sirit Inc., (972) 243-7208 x2134, ballen@sirit.com;
Lorelei Luchkiw, Sirit Inc., (416) 367-1897 x249, lluchkiw@sirit.com

Delphax Technologies' Imaggia Digital Print System Reaches Production Milestone Of 10 Billion Feet of OutputAwards of appreciation presented to major U.S. and Canadian partners

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delphax Technologies Inc. , a global provider of high-speed digital printing systems, observed a major production milestone for its Imaggia digital print system with year-end awards recognizing the role of the two companies primarily responsible. Delphax announced that the Imaggia, its premier sheet-fed digital press, has reached 10 billion feet of production since its introduction-nearly 1.9 million miles of high-quality printed material meeting the highest worldwide standards for non-impact MICR (magnetic ink character recognition) encoding for secure documents.

"We're proud of the production capability and reliability this milestone represents, and we salute our Imaggia customers for this achievement," said Dieter Schilling, president and chief executive officer. "We were honored to present commemorative awards expressing appreciation for our successful partnership with the two most extensive users of Imaggia presses -- Harland Clarke of San Antonio, Texas, and Davis + Henderson of Toronto, Ontario."

Harland Clarke Corp. is Delphax's largest Imaggia customer in a relationship beginning in 2000. Davis + Henderson, the leading supplier of personalized checks in Canada, has been a major Imaggia customer since 1998.

In San Antonio, Texas, the Harland Clarke recipients were Chuck Dawson, president and chief executive officer; Alan Westfall, executive vice president and chief operating officer; Bruce Tillotson, senior vice president of engineering; Joe Mengele, vice president check manufacturing; Carly Schmidt, communications manager and several other team members. The Davis + Henderson award was presented to Yves Denomme, vice president operations; Barbara McBurney, director of operations; Jack Carson, plant manager and several team members at the company's Markham, Ontario, facility.

"To give a sense of the scale of Imaggia output, we've used some illustrations that border on the astronomical," Schilling said. "Ten billion feet of production translates into approximately 120 billion checks, or 11.4 million miles of checks placed end to end. The space shuttle traveling at 17,000 miles an hour would need 28 days to travel that far -- a distance equal to 24 roundtrips to the moon. Stacked one on top of the other, 120 billion checks would reach a height of 40 million feet, or 7,576 miles -- equal to 32,000 Empire State Buildings."

The Imaggia is the world's fastest digital MICR-capable cut-sheet printer system with models featuring document throughput of 300 8.5x11-inch pages per minute. Cut-sheet printers are ideal for applications that require multiple base stock sources or variable overprint on pre-printed stock. They are also the logical choice where the print volumes are not large enough to justify the continuous roll-fed process. All of Delphax's cut-sheet solutions offer dynamic input collation to handle paper substrates of varying sizes, weights, and finishes.

About Harland Clarke

Harland Clarke is a leading provider of integrated payment solutions, marketing services and technology solutions. It serves approximately 14,000 financial institutions, as well as major investment firms, business-to-business clients, small businesses, and individual consumers. With its corporate headquarters in San Antonio, Texas, and a regional headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, Harland Clarke employs approximately 5,000 people and has 16 manufacturing facilities and 11 customer contact centers nationwide. For more information, visit http://www.harlandclarke.com/.

About Davis + Henderson

Davis + Henderson and its predecessors have been serving the Canadian financial services industry since 1875. Through integrated service offerings, Davis + Henderson is a market leader in providing programs to customers who offer chequing account and lending services within Canada. Davis + Henderson Income Fund is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, symbol DHF.UN. Further information can be found in the disclosure documents filed by Davis + Henderson Income Fund with the securities regulatory authorities, available at http://www.sedar.com/.

About Delphax Technologies Inc.

Delphax Technologies Inc. is a global leader in the design, manufacture and delivery of advanced digital print production systems based on its patented electron-beam imaging (EBI) technology. Delphax digital presses deliver industry-leading throughput for both roll-fed and cut-sheet printing environments. These flagship products are extremely versatile and handle a wide range of substrates from ultra lightweight paper to heavy stock. Delphax provides digital printing solutions to publishers, direct mailers and other printers that require systems capable of supporting a wide range of commercial printing applications. The company also licenses and manufactures EBI technology for OEM partners that create differentiated product solutions for additional markets. There are currently installations using Delphax EBI technology in more than 50 countries worldwide. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, with subsidiary offices in Canada, the United Kingdom and France. Its common stock is publicly traded on the Capital Market tier of the NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol: DLPX. Additional information is available on the company's website at http://www.delphax.com/.

Statements made in this news release concerning the company's or management's expectations about future results or events are "forward-looking statements." Such statements are necessarily subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to vary materially from stated expectations. Additional information concerning the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the company's current expectations is contained in the company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Delphax Technologies Inc.

CONTACT: Gregory S. Furness, Chief Financial Officer,
gfurness@delphax.com, or Sharon L. M. Fleming, Marketing Manager,
sfleming@delphax.com, both of Delphax Technologies Inc., +1-952-939-9000; or
Tom Langenfeld, +1-952-920-4624, for Delphax Technologies Inc.

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

Verizon Customers in Durham Area Now Can Get Ultra-High Speed Internet at up to 7 Megabits per SecondPowerhouse Combination of New Broadband Option and Reliable Verizon Voice Gives Qualified Durham Residents Great New Alternative to Cable Modem

DURHAM, N.C., Jan. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualifying consumers in the Durham area now have a new broadband option from Verizon, as the company introduces an ultra-fast Verizon High Speed Internet service that more than doubles the download speed of its current fastest DSL offering and provides an exciting alternative to cable Internet.

The new Verizon High Speed Internet service offers qualified customers a downstream connection speed of up to 7 megabits per second (Mbps) for as low as $39.99 a month when ordered with an annual service plan. Verizon now offers the new service in some 400 communities across the country.

"Verizon is the way to go for Durham residents who are looking for a better alternative to high-priced cable broadband," said Alan Ciamporcero, Verizon's Southeast region president. "Our super-fast broadband provides all the speed you need for everything you do online - and at a reasonable cost. From digital music and streaming video to photo sharing and online gaming, to video conferencing and working from home - it's faster, easier and more affordable with Verizon High Speed Internet."

Consumers can get more information of service availability, pricing and features by calling 877-483-5898 or visiting Verizon.com/highspeed.

About Verizon High Speed Internet

Verizon High Speed Internet service is delivered on a dedicated line from Verizon's central office to the customer's home and is backed by live, 24 x 7 customer service and technical support. High Speed Internet subscribers have access to an extensive collection of features and services, including:

* One-of-a-Kind NFL Experience Online: Customers who subscribe to Verizon High Speed Internet and DIRECTV from Verizon enjoy the added benefit of free access to NFL Network Game Extra, a unique service that includes live, online broadcasts of Thursday and Saturday pro football games. Viewers of the online broadcasts will have access to alternate camera angles and live audio feeds and have the ability to view one of four camera angles, or all four angles simultaneously. The online service can be accessed anywhere in the world through any broadband connected computer. * Online protection with Verizon Internet Security Suite: In one download, this comprehensive online protection suite provides anti- spyware, anti-virus, firewall, parental control, pop-up blocker and privacy manager protection that run continuously behind the scene. The suite automatically updates every three hours. Just set it and forget it. The cost is just $4.99 a month for use on up to three household computers. * Verizon Premium Tech Support: A unique service that provides expert one-on-one assistance for a wide variety of issues like spyware, adware, viruses, hardware problems, computer operating systems and other issues not typically covered by Internet service providers. The service supports routers, network cards, video cards, sound cards, CD/DVD reader-writer, hard drives, flash memory systems, printers, scanners, gaming consoles and firewalls and more. The cost is $9.99 a month. * Online gaming from Verizon: Play hundreds of the most popular PC games for free with Verizon Arcade, or choose from a variety of Verizon Games on Demand packages, including Family Place, a package that features more than 400 family-friendly casual games for just $7.99 a month. * Free entertainment for children of all ages with Disney Connection: From activities, games and classic cartoons to movie previews, music videos and more, Disney Connection provides age-appropriate content for preschoolers, kids, teens and Disney enthusiasts. The content includes access to Playhouse Disney Preschool Time Online and Disney Game Kingdom Online. * Free news from ABC News Now: A 24-hour news and information channel, ABC News Now delivers live breaking news, headlines every half hour, and more than 25 original news, lifestyle and entertainment programs such as "Politics Live," "What's the Buzz" and "Money Matters." * Free sports from ESPN360: The service offers programming that includes hundreds of hours of live games, analysis and exclusive content on- demand with exclusive access to the Internet's best events.

Verizon Communications Inc. , headquartered in New York, is a leader in delivering broadband and other wireline and wireless communication innovations to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving 63.7 million customers nationwide. Verizon's Wireline operations include Verizon Business, which delivers innovative and seamless business solutions to customers around the world, and Verizon Telecom, which brings customers the benefits of converged communications, information and entertainment services over the nation's most advanced fiber-optic network. A Dow 30 company, Verizon has a diverse workforce of nearly 238,000 and last year generated consolidated operating revenues of more than $88 billion. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com/.

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

Verizon

CONTACT: Bob Elek of Verizon, +1-813-483-2541, bob.elek@verizon.com

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

Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/618232.html

PPG Unveils Latest Styling Tool During Consumer Electronics ShowWorld-leading coatings producer introduces latest trends in color, aesthetics, finishes

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PPG Industries has announced it is unveiling Trendcast Styling Directions 3 -- the next generation in comprehensive color, finishes and technology for designers of consumer products during this week's Consumer Electronics Show. PPG's unique tool empowers designers creatively by enabling them to combine finishes and experiment with effects in ways that have never been offered.

According to Petra L'Abbe, PPG Global Market Manager, the introduction of Trendcast 3 was planned to coincide with the Consumer Electronics Show because the tool was created specifically for consumer products designers, who continue to face daunting challenges in regard to consumer appeal, functionality and production.

"The consumer is becoming more discerning and demanding every year, and the role of design and aesthetics continues to be a critical element in the success of new product development," L'Abbe said. "With Trendcast Styling Directions 3, we have the research and technology to offer new ways to combine color, aesthetics and finishes -- the special effects that can differentiate consumers' purchasing decisions. CES is the logical backdrop for the unveiling of this powerful tool."

According to the Color Marketing Group (CMG), a worldwide organization of color experts, the color of a product alone can increase brand recognition and is the reason customers choose one product over another 85 percent of the time. With Trendcast 3, designers can combine color, texture and aesthetics to create a finish with emotional impact that reflects current and future consumer trends.

Created by PPG's global color styling team, Trendcast Styling Directions 3 is the culmination of in depth strategic research by stylists based in multiple studio locations in the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific. The team monitors changes in various markets and provides cross-market trend intelligence to bring designers the latest in colors, aesthetics, special effects, textures and technology from around the world. The result is a portfolio of innovative tools developed by designers for designers, providing comprehensive coverage of global macro trends yet still allowing for regional individuality.

Because they work closely with PPG's technical experts, PPG's stylists can assure designers that coatings meet their performance and aesthetic requirements and are production feasible anywhere in the world.

"We have a reputation as world-class experts in color and coatings, and our role in the consumer products industry is evolving," L'Abbe said. "We have long offered designers much more than the latest color choices. PPG's technological capabilities and global reputation give designers assistance at all levels of the design and production process."

The new Trendcast Styling Directions 3 tool includes unique aesthetics that combine coatings with other finishing technologies as well as combinations of different coating technologies such as powder and liquid. The tool addresses the increasing emphasis on environmental consciousness with the inclusion of "green" technologies PPG has developed.

For more information about Trendcast Styling Directions 3, call 1.877.PPG.TREND.

About PPG

Pittsburgh-based PPG is a global supplier of paints, coatings, chemicals, optical products, specialty materials, glass and fiber glass. The company has manufacturing facilities and equity affiliates in more than 30 countries. PPG shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange . For more information, visit http://www.ppg.com/.

PPG Industries

CONTACT: Petra L'Abbe of PPG Industrial Coatings, +1-412-434-2313,
plabbe@ppg.com; or Dena Rose of Rose, Stein, and Associates, +1-412-481-5807,
drose@rosestein.com, for PPG Industries

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

ESS Technology Receives Staff Determination Letter From Nasdaq

FREMONT, Calif., Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ESS Technology, Inc. today announced that on January 3, 2008 it received a Nasdaq Staff Determination letter indicating that ESS is not currently in compliance with Nasdaq's requirements for continued listing as set forth in Marketplace Rules 4350(e) and 4350(g) due to ESS's failure to hold its annual meeting of shareholders and to solicit proxies from its shareholders and that its securities are subject to delisting from the Nasdaq Stock Market. ESS will initiate the appeal process by requesting a hearing before the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Panel in response to the letter. Pending a decision by the panel, ESS shares will remain listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market. There can be no assurance the panel will grant the Company's request for continued listing.

The Company stated that the reason for the delay in setting the annual meeting of shareholders was the activities of the Company's Strategic Transaction Committee which, as previously disclosed, continues to be actively engaged in exploring the Company's strategic alternatives. The Company stated that it did not wish to ask its shareholders to hold their annual meeting until the Board of Directors could report to the shareholders its decision as to strategic alternatives.

About ESS Technology

ESS Technology, Inc. designs and markets high-performance digital video processors for the consumer market.

ESS, headquartered in Fremont, California, has R&D, sales, and technical support offices worldwide. ESS Technology's common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "ESST". ESS Technology's web site address is: http://www.esstech.com/.

ESS Technology, Inc.

CONTACT: ESS Technology, Inc. Investor Relations, +1-510-492-1161; or
Rebecca Mack of Bergman Mack & Associates, +1-949-981-4496,
rebecca@bergmanmack.com, for ESS Technology, Inc.

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

Flyback Converter Controller from STMicroelectronics Supports Both Fixed- Frequency and Quasi-Resonant Operating ModesCost-saving multi-mode controller also integrates input/output protection, PFC interface and adaptive UVLO in single chip

GENEVA, Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- STMicroelectronics today announced a flexible and cost-saving new controller for high-performance flyback power converters, which can operate in either the Fixed-Frequency (FF) or the Quasi-Resonant (QR) mode -- the two principal operating modes used in flyback SMPS -- selectable by connection of a single pin -- thereby enabling manufacturers to stock and qualify a single component to meet the requirements of different applications. In addition, the chip integrates many protection capabilities commonly implemented with external components, and energy-saving features that help the designer to meet the most severe energy regulations.

The L6566 selectable multi-mode controller is suitable in applications such as flyback AC/DC adapters, TV and LCD monitors, small size LCD TVs, high end chargers, and in other consumer equipment such as DVD players and set-top boxes.

Under very light load conditions, in both operating modes, the chip enters a controlled burst-mode state at low frequency (a few hundred Hertz) with constant peak current, in order to minimize total power requirements and to comply with world-wide energy saving recommendations. The controller's quiescent current (less than 3mA) and on-board non-dissipative start-up circuit -- a product of ST's high-voltage process technology -- further improve the overall efficiency.

The IC is available in two orderable versions, L6566A and L6566B. The L6566A is designed specifically for converters supplied through a front-end Power Factor Corrector (PFC) circuit; it provides an interface to the PFC to turn off the regulator under light or no-load conditions and during all the fault conditions. The L6566B version is intended for applications where a front-end PFC is not used, and it includes an oscillator frequency modulation input to reduce EMI (electromagnetic interference) emissions, saving cost and size of the line filter when FF operation is selected.

On-chip input/output protection features include over-voltage (OVP), cycle by cycle over-current (OCP) and over-temperature protection (OTP), brownout protection, and inductor saturation detection (hi-cap mode OCP). An innovative adaptive under voltage lock out (UVLO) circuit prevents the possibility of intermittent operation which can occur under no-load conditions due to the possible IC's own supply voltage fluctuations caused by the transformer's parasitics. This high level of integration enables designers to reduce the number of external components, minimizing PCB area, reducing costs and increasing the reliability of the power supply.

The L6566 is available in volume now, in an SO-16 package, priced at $0.50 in quantities of 2500 pieces.

About STMicroelectronics

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

STMicroelectronics

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

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

Verizon Wireless Expands Wireless Broadband Network to Southern New JerseyHigh-Speed Network Enhancement Gives Customers Access to Fast Wireless Internet, E-mail, Mobile Music, and Videos

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., Jan. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless announced the expansion of wide-area wireless broadband service to several towns in Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland counties.

Verizon Wireless customers in Southern New Jersey can now access e-mail, corporate data, the Internet and more at faster speeds, check out video on their phones, download music directly to their handsets, and play 3D games through a recent enhancement to seven existing cell sites. The company's wireless broadband network allows customers to access e-mail on their laptops and PDAs, and V CAST Video and Music on their wireless phones.

As a result of the expansion, the following major towns and surrounding areas are now equipped with Verizon Wireless' high-speed wireless network: Tuckahoe, Woodbine, Dennisville, and Goshen in Cape May County, and Dorchester, Leesburg and Delmont in Cumberland County. The enhancement also provides continuous coverage along Routes 47 and 50, as well as additional coverage for Verizon Wireless customers who use the existing high-speed wireless service in both the Atlantic City and Philadelphia markets.

BroadbandAccess

This enhancement allows customers who use the company's flagship business data service, BroadbandAccess, to interact with Web-based applications, download music over-the-air, access to e-mail, everyday corporate data, the Internet, and more at speeds that are eight to nine times faster than before. For example, BroadbandAccess customers with Rev. A compatible devices can now expect average download speeds of 600 kilobits per second (kbps) to 1.4 megabits per second and average upload speeds of 500-800 kbps, which means customers can download a 1 megabyte e-mail attachment -- the equivalent of a small PowerPoint(R) presentation or a large PDF file -- in about eight seconds and upload the same sized file in less than 13 seconds.

V CAST: Video and Music The company's wireless broadband network also enables its V CAST multimedia services, which offer customers the ability to download full-song tracks, play cutting-edge 3D games and stream video clips straight to the handset with top transmission speeds. With content updated daily, customers can watch dozens of on-demand videos, including breaking news, weather updates, sports highlights and the hottest entertainment clips.

With V CAST Music, Verizon Wireless has built a massive full-song mobile music store that contains more than 2.5 million songs-from well-known as well as independent artists-that customers can download over-the-air, directly onto their V CAST Music-enabled wireless phones.

Investment

The multi-million dollar expansion includes the installation of high-tech wireless hardware and software in wireless transmission sites throughout the region. Verizon Wireless has invested more than $40 billion since it was formed -- more than $5 billion on average every year -- to increase the coverage and capacity of its national network and to add new services. The company has invested more than $170 million this year to enhance and expand its network in southeastern, central and northeastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware, bringing the network investment in the region to more than $1 billion since 2000.

Verizon Wireless was the first national wireless provider to commercially launch a high-speed wireless broadband network in the United States, which is available to more than 210 million people across the country.

For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to http://www.verizonwireless.com/.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, serving 63.7 million customers. The largest U.S. wireless company and largest wireless data provider, based on revenues, Verizon Wireless is headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 68,000 employees nationwide. The company is a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). Find more information on the Web at http://www.verizonwireless.com/. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Pam Boyd or Carla Reinas, for Verizon Wireless,
+1-856-642-6226; or Sheldon Jones of Verizon Wireless, +1-215-638-5668,
Sheldon.Jones@verizonwireless.com

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

ARRIS Introduces DOCSIS 3.0 EMTA and Cable Modems

SUWANEE, Ga., Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ARRIS today announced the introduction of the Touchstone(R) TM702 Embedded Multimedia Terminal Adapter (EMTA), which provides converged voice and data service with data speeds up to 160 Mbps. As noted at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week, these speeds are critical to ensure cable operators maintain a competitive offering with which to combat telco fiber solutions.

Consumers demanding such advanced capabilities will also demand converged and simple-to-use home devices from their service providers. The TM702 EMTA enables MSOs to cost-effectively deliver on this expectation by bundling two lines of carrier grade VoIP telephone service with DOCSIS 3.0 bonded channel ultra high-speed capability. As MSOs continue to accelerate the roll out of triple play packages to their most valuable customers, the business case advantages of an integrated voice and data premises device becomes ever more compelling.

During Q3 of 2007, an inflection point was reached where global EMTA (voice-enabled cable modems) shipments exceeded those of data-only modem shipments. "ARRIS is extending its leadership in cable voice over IP with this DOCSIS 3.0-based EMTA product family," said Bruce McClelland, President of the ARRIS Communications Group. "We have developed our next generation of EMTAs and data modems as a direct response to cable MSO requests for increased speed and reliability, as they go head-to-head with competitors to serve their most demanding and profitable market segment."

The Touchstone TM702 EMTA series offers a variety of battery, non-battery and region-specific configurations (DOCSIS, Euro-DOCSIS and Japanese annex standards). Additionally, ARRIS offers a family of DOCSIS 3.0 data only cable modems, branded as WBM750. The WBM750 family of ultra high speed modems is the next generation of the highly successful pre-DOCSIS 3.0 WBM650 family which provide up to 160 plus Mbps of throughput speed to cable subscribers.

For more information about Touchstone products, please visit http://www.arrisi.com/get/touchstone.

About ARRIS

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

ARRIS

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

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

Verizon Wireless' V CAST Music Releases Exclusive: Eddie Vedder's 'Guaranteed' Custom Music Video Inspired By Sean Penn's Critically-Acclaimed Film 'Into The Wild'

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and from 2008 INTERNATIONAL CES, Jan. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless' V CAST Music service is delivering a new custom music video created exclusively for Verizon Wireless. Starting today, fans can enjoy the exclusive mobile version video of Eddie Vedder's "Guaranteed," as he appears for the first time as a solo artist in a music video for the Critic's Choice-, Golden Globe(R)- and GRAMMY(R)-nominated song from the Sean Penn- directed motion picture "Into the Wild".

Directed by critically acclaimed writer/director Marc Rocco, this unique version of the video -- edited from a 35mm film shoot -- weaves striking silhouettes of Vedder's intimate, soulful performance with images of his own handwritten lyrics in a simple yet powerful way that connects directly with fans through their mobile devices.

Over the next several weeks, Verizon Wireless customers can download -- for free -- three Eddie Vedder songs from the "Into the Wild" soundtrack: "Guaranteed," "Rise" and "Hard Sun." Fans can also purchase these exclusive tracks as ringtones and ringback tones. The full "Into the Wild" soundtrack is currently available on Monkeywrench/J Records.

Verizon Wireless customers can use their V CAST Music-enabled phones or PCs to download the following songs for free (excluding applicable airtime charges):

* "Guaranteed" -- available now through Jan. 25 * "Rise" -- available Jan. 25 through Feb. 15 * "Hard Sun" -- available Feb. 15 through March 7

Verizon Wireless customers with V CAST-enabled phones can purchase the music video on V CAST Performances, in the What's New or Featured category on V CAST Music and online in the V CAST Music store. The ringtone and ringback tone for each song will be available for purchase at the same time the full-track song is available for free. Customers who opt-in can receive free interactive MMS video messages with details about the video and exclusive music content for each Vedder song.

"We are thrilled to be the first digital music service to deliver Verizon Wireless customers the first ever music video created for mobile and distribute this legendary music to Eddie Vedder and Pearl Jam fans across the nation," said Ed Ruth, director of digital music for Verizon Wireless.

"It's always interesting for us to explore new ways to get music to music fans. Much like the Internet, the advent of mobile technology has created another medium through which artists can get music directly to fans in an innovative and authentic way," said Kelly Curtis, Pearl Jam's manager.

"Eddie's music has always pierced to the heart of human experience," explains Rocco, "and 'Into the Wild' follows a young man's passionate search for his own voice in a noisy modern world. As a filmmaker, I was eager to use this cutting-edge medium to put Eddie's inspirational words, image and music right into the audience's hand to evoke a meaningful, personal experience for each viewer."

"J Records is excited to team with Verizon in this unique mobile campaign which will bring Eddie Vedder's music to new fans," said Sean Rosenberg, director mobile marketing, RCA Music Group.

"What is truly unique about this endeavor," said Guy Endore-Kaiser, executive vice president marketing and creative advertising, Paramount Vantage, "is the convergence of the mobile platform with music, video and movie, allowing us to create new audiences for 'Into The Wild' and Eddie's soundtrack."

"Guaranteed" is an acoustic song inspired by the true story of Christopher McCandless, who, in 1990 at the age of 22, left behind a life of comfort to test himself against the wilds of nature. The song was written and performed by Vedder for the soundtrack of the Paramount Vantage release "Into The Wild," which features nine original tracks and two cover songs by Vedder. To date, the soundtrack has been nominated for numerous awards including: a Critic's Choice nomination for "Guaranteed" for Best Song; two Golden Globe nominations, one for "Guaranteed" for Best Original Song, and one for Vedder/King/Brook for Best Original Score; and a GRAMMY nomination for "Guaranteed" for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media.

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

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, serving 63.7 million customers. The largest U.S. wireless company and largest wireless data provider, based on revenues, Verizon Wireless is headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 68,000 employees nationwide. The company is a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). Find more information on the Web at http://www.verizonwireless.com/. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

About Into the Wild

Freshly graduated from college with a promising future, 22 year-old Christopher McCandless (EMILE HIRSCH) instead walked out of his privileged life and into the wild in search of adventure. What happened to him on the way transformed this young wanderer into an enduring symbol for countless people. Was Christopher McCandless a heroic adventurer or a naive idealist, a rebellious 1990s Thoreau or another lost American son, a fearless risk-taker or a tragic figure who wrestled with the precarious balance between man and nature? Each strand of his journey is woven into Sean Penn's screen adaptation of Jon Krakauer's acclaimed bestseller, Into The Wild, which is as much about the insatiable yearning for family, home and connection as it is the search for truth and happiness.

About Marc Rocco

Marc Rocco's fearless and compelling films have captivated audiences and filmmakers for nearly two decades, garnering numerous awards and honors on more than 100 Top Ten Best Picture lists. Selected credits for Rocco include The Jacket (Writer and Co-Producer, 2005), Murder in the First (Director and Executive Producer, 1995), Where the Day Takes You (Director and Writer, 1992), Dream a Little Dream (Director, Writer and Co-Producer, 1989), and Scenes from the Goldmine (Director, Writer and Co-Producer, 1987). Recently, Rocco has written and developed several projects, including the much-anticipated biopic of the groundbreaking 1960s rock icon Janis Joplin, as well as The Winter Hill Gang, the epic story of the notorious Boston gang wars of the 1960s (the latter to be produced in association with Cruise/Wagner). In addition, Rocco is attached to direct the long-awaited adaptation of Jim Thompson's seminal psychological thriller The Killer Inside Me.

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Jeffrey Nelson, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7519,
Jeffrey.Nelson@verizonwireless.com; Nicole Vandenberg, For Eddie Vedder,
+1-206-447-1801, nicole@vandenbergcom.com; or Linda Brown, For Marc Rocco,
+1-818-753-0700, linda@indie-pr.com

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

GSI to Present at Upcoming Investor Growth Conferences

BILLERICA, Mass., Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GSI Group Inc. , a leading manufacturer of laser-based precision motion products and systems, today announced it will be presenting at both the Needham & Company 10th Annual Growth Conference in New York City on January 10th and the Fifth Annual Sidoti & Company Emerging Growth Conference in Palm Beach Florida on January 22nd.

Mr. Robert Bowen, Chief Financial Officer, will be speaking at both events.

About GSI Group Inc.

GSI Group Inc. supplies laser-based precision motion products and systems to the global medical, semiconductor, electronics, and industrial markets. GSI Group Inc.'s common shares are listed on the NASDAQ exchange under the symbol GSIG.

Certain statements in this news release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements may relate to anticipated financial performance, management's plans and objectives for future operations, business prospects, outcome of regulatory proceedings, market conditions, tax issues and other matters. All statements contained in this news release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, and are generally identified by words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan," "objective" and other similar expressions. Readers should not place undue reliance on the forward- looking statements contained in this news release. Such statements are based on management's beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to management and are subject to risks, uncertainties and changes in condition, significance, value and effect. Other risks include the fact that the Company's sales have been and are expected to continue to be dependent upon customer capital equipment expenditures, which are, in turn, affected by business cycles in the markets served by those customers. Other factors include volatility in the semiconductor industry, the risk of order delays and cancellations, the risk of delays by customers in introducing their new products and market acceptance of products incorporating subsystems supplied by the Company, risks of currency fluctuations, risks to the Company of delays in its new products, our ability to continue to reduce costs and capital expenditures, our ability to focus R&D investment and integrate acquisitions, changes in applicable accounting standards, tax regulations or other external regulatory rules and standards, and other risks detailed in reports and documents filed by the Company with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and with securities regulatory authorities in Canada. Such risks, uncertainties and changes in condition, significance, value and effect, many of which are beyond the Company's control, could cause the Company's actual results and other future events to differ materially from those anticipated. The Company does not, however, assume any obligation to update these forward- looking statements to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting such forward-looking statements. For more information contact: Investor Relations, 978-439-5511, Ray Ruddy, (ext. 6170)

GSI Group Inc.

CONTACT: Investor Relations, Ray Ruddy of GSI Group Inc.,
+1-978-439-5511, Ext. 6170

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

Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/107189.html

DST Output's West Operation Center Named Among IndustryWeek's Top 10 Best PlantsCompany's East Operation Center is among top 21 finalists

EL DORADO HILLS, Calif., Jan. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- DST Output's West Operation Center, located in El Dorado Hills, Calif., was honored as one of IndustryWeek magazine's 2007 Top 10 Best Plants in North America. The West facility is profiled with other Top 10 winners in the January issue of IndustryWeek Magazine.

"This award is directly attributed to the processes, operations and practices we have in place to be a premier provider of statement and billing output solutions," said Steve Towle, DST Output CEO. "It's an honor to once again be acknowledged by IndustryWeek as a leader in the industry."

This 2007 win represents a second consecutive Top 10 award for DST Output's West Operation Center. In addition, IndustryWeek recognized DST Output's East Operation Center, located in Hartford, Conn., among 21 Best Plant finalists from approximately 165 plants who were nominated in this 18th competition.

"To have two facilities included in IndustryWeek's Best Plant finalists, and then one named among its Top 10 winners, is a noteworthy achievement that is testament to our outstanding capabilities and performance," said DST Output Executive Vice President Karl Turner.

The rigorous selection process involved a panel of IndustryWeek editors who reviewed each application, which included reports on management practices and plant performance in areas such as quality, customer and supplier relations, employee involvement, application of new technologies, productivity, cost reductions, manufacturing flexibility and responsiveness, inventory management, environmental and safety performance, new product development and overall market results.

Selection of the final Top 10 winners from IndustryWeek's list of finalists then involved evaluation by outside experts, review of additional information provided by the finalists and site visits to validate performance data and management practices reported in the applications.

"This award is a tribute to the associates of DST Output who are committed to the company -- and committed to serving our clients," added Towle. "I am very proud of there combined efforts and wish to thank and congratulate them for this achievement."

About DST Output

DST Output, a subsidiary of DST Systems Inc., provides integrated print and electronic statement and billing output solutions to many of the country's largest financial services, communications, insurance, healthcare, and utilities companies. In 2006, DST Output and its affiliates produced more than 2.6 billion customer communications, delivered throughout the United States, Canada and the U.K. via postal service, express delivery and over the Internet.

We are the largest third-party First-Class(TM) mailer in the United States and the world's largest inkjet systems printer. For more information, visit http://www.dstoutput.com/.

DST Output

CONTACT: Dave Saavedra, Corporate Communications Manager of DST Output,
+1-916-939-4522, dsaavedra@dstoutput.com

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

Secured Digital Storage Announces Hiring of Jeff Pfeiffer as Director of Product Management

CHICAGO, Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Secured Digital Storage Corporation ("SDS") (f/k/a Mountains West Exploration, Inc.) (BULLETIN BOARD: MWXI) , announced today that Jeff Pfeiffer recently joined the company as the Director of Product Development.

Pfeiffer comes to SDS with extensive storage services experience in the areas of partner management, product management and operations. Most recently, Jeff managed the Verizon channel partnership for storage services provider Arsenal Digital Solutions. Previously, Jeff helped launch and manage several of Arsenal's online backup and bare metal recovery service offerings. Prior to Arsenal, Jeff served as the Webmaster for over 30 business websites and as IT administrator for technology startup businesses. Pfeiffer holds a B.S. degree in Business Administration, Information Systems from Appalachian State University.

Larry Malone, President and COO of SDS stated, "We are extremely pleased to have a person the caliber of Jeff join our organization. His experience in data storage will be invaluable to SDS as we continue to prepare our managed services offering for our first customers."

Pfeiffer stated, "Today's IT organization is being asked to do more than simply protect data against disaster. Backup alone does not suffice anymore. Now data must be constantly accessible, searchable, and retained long term, as well as economical. SDS understands these requirements and is moving to push the limits of secure offsite data archival."

About Secured Digital Storage Corporation

Secured Digital Storage Corporation (f/k/a Mountains West Exploration, Inc.) is a New Mexico incorporated company which is quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board Exchange (OTC.BB) under the symbol MWXI.OB. SDS intends to provide remote high capacity online backup data storage for mission critical data to various businesses, healthcare facilities and government agencies. SDS's business model focuses its storage space to smaller, more secure data centers that are dedicated to storage, where the storage volume and connectivity is matched to each customer's specific requirements. The business model further contemplates utilizing its patent-pending Bunker Power(TM) configuration which is ideally suited for use in decommissioned military ammunition bunkers and also complies with "Green" environmental policies and the Department of Energy's "Surety Zone" standards.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain information discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the federal securities laws. Although the company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions at the time made, it can give no assurance that its expectations will be achieved. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to unpredictable and unanticipated risks, trends and uncertainties such as the company's inability to accurately forecast its operating results; the company's potential inability to achieve profitability or generate positive cash flow; the availability of financing; and other risks associated with the company's business. For further information on factors which could impact the company and the statements contained herein, reference should be made to the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including annual reports on Form 10-KSB, quarterly reports on Form 10-QSB and current reports on Form 8-K. The company assumes no obligation to update or supplement forward-looking statements that become untrue because of subsequent events.

Contact: Secured Digital Storage D. Skip Behm VP Finance 630-271-8590

Secured Digital Storage Corporation

CONTACT: D. Skip Behm, VP Finance of Secured Digital Storage
Corporation, +1-630-271-8590

Ingram Micro North America Adds IBM System Storage N SeriesDistributor's Growing ITS Division and Business-Building Resources Appeal to IT Manufacturers and Make it Easier for Solution Providers to Sell and Support High-End Technologies

SANTA ANA, Calif., Jan. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Expanding its high-end technology footprint, Ingram Micro's Infrastructure Technology Solutions (ITS) Division today announced it is now selling and supporting the complete line of IBM System Storage N series hardware, software and solutions for small-to-midsize enterprises (SME's).

According to Ingram Micro's Vice President of Vendor Management Scott Zahl, the IBM N series boasts a solid line of flexible storage solutions that unify NAS, Fibre Channel and iSCSI SAN storage in a single platform for partners who are focused on the data center infrastructure needs of small and midsize businesses. IBM turned to Ingram Micro's ITS Division to extend its reach and help more solution providers service and support the growing SME market segment.

"Storage is a lucrative sale for the IT Channel and will continue to rank among the New Year's most in-demand technology solutions for SMB and SME accounts," continues Zahl. "With the addition of the IBM System Storage N series, we've enhanced our existing IBM relationship and our ability to provide solution providers with a comprehensive, end-to-end IBM branded solution that addresses the business challenges of enterprise data management. It's really a great way for Ingram Micro, IBM and our partners to kickoff the New Year."

Available to authorized IBM partners in the U.S. and Canada, the IBM System Storage N series works within heterogeneous environments and delivers high-end enterprise storage and data management value with midrange affordability. The N series also offers built-in enterprise serviceability and manageability features. These intuitive capabilities help solution providers to improve performance and scalability, while simplifying storage management, lowering total cost of ownership, and accelerating clients' return on investment.

To help solution providers achieve the necessary IBM authorizations to sell the N series, Ingram Micro's IBM storage team will offer a number of advanced technical and sales training opportunities. In addition, specialized accreditation and service-provider certification assistance and market education will be offered through the distributor's world-class Solution Centers in Buffalo, N.Y. and Santa Ana, Calif. Configuration and sales tools will also be made available to partners, along with access to the unrivaled expertise of Ingram Micro's field credit analysts and sales, marketing, and technical engineers to ease pre-sales support.

"The market expertise, technical capabilities, and day-to-day support offerings found within Ingram Micro's ITS Division continue to strengthen and expand our relationships with high-value, in-demand manufacturers like IBM," says Scott Look, ITS vice president, Ingram Micro North America. "Our ability to generate demand and offer world-class support for higher-end technologies such as the IBM N series presents a unique single-source value proposition to our partners that they just can't get anywhere else."

Solution providers interested in learning more about the IBM N series, as well as its supporting programs, may call Ingram Micro's IBM storage team at (800) 456-6783, ext. 76392.

About Ingram Micro

As a vital link in the technology value chain, Ingram Micro creates sales and profitability opportunities for vendors and resellers through unique marketing programs, outsourced logistics services, technical support, financial services, and product aggregation and distribution. The company serves more than 150 countries and is the only global broadline IT distributor with operations in Asia. Visit http://www.ingrammicro.com/.

Ingram Micro

CONTACT: Marie Meoli of WhiteFox Marketing & Communications,
+1-714-680-0335, marie.meoli@whitefoxpr.com, for Ingram Micro

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

Nation's Largest Dialysis Provider - DaVita - Launches One-of-a-Kind Diet Helper Online Nutrition and Meal Planning Tool for Late-Stage Kidney Disease Patients and CaregiversInteractive resource helps dialysis patients plan and follow customized diet plans by providing recipes, shopping lists and nutrition tracking to help support better patient outcomes

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DaVita Inc., a leading provider of dialysis services for those diagnosed with chronic kidney failure and end stage renal disease, launched DaVita Diet Helper(TM) to make kidney-friendly meals easy to plan, prepare and track. This all-purpose online meal planning tool helps dialysis patients, their caregivers and renal dietitians and physicians plan proper nutrition based on 24 unique kidney-diet prescriptions. The tool also provides tasty, easy-to- prepare recipes, complete weekly meal plans, online grocery lists, and nutrition trackers that can be printed and shared with doctors and dietitians, making management of the renal diet more effective and improving patients' nutritional intake and quality of care.

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"The main goal of DaVita Diet Helper is to help patients stay healthy as evidenced by their lab results, fluid balance and good nutritional intake," said Sara Colman RD, CDE, DaVita(R) Nutrition Project Specialist. "DaVita Diet Helper is an easy way for patients to know what they can and can't eat and in what portions to keep their protein, potassium, phosphorus, sodium and fluids in check. Sticking to any diet is a challenge, but with DaVita Diet Helper it's a lot easier for our dialysis patients to stay on track."

Diet is an integral part of the treatment for managing chronic kidney disease and ensuring patients' overall health and quality of life. Because the kidneys can no longer filter and eliminate waste products and excess fluid, kidney diets are focused on maintaining adequate nutrition and keeping minerals and electrolytes in balance. Renal dietitians work closely with individual patients to create customized diet plans based on treatment type, disease stage and related conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes.

The renal diet can be difficult for patients who are accustomed to traditional beliefs about a healthy diet. Rather than focusing on fat and calorie intake, kidney patients need to focus on phosphorus, potassium and sodium intake, while getting adequate calories and protein, as well as limiting overall fluid intake.

Patients are finding the tool both easy and helpful. A patient and user of the tool, Bobbi, noted on the DaVita website that, "I've been on dialysis for four years, and food has always been an issue. This system has breathed new life in me! The recipes are not only fabulous, but there is such a variety! This makes it easy to stay on target!"

DaVita Diet Helper was developed in partnership with eDiets and took more than a year to complete. eDiets provided the customized nutrition analysis and tracking tools. DaVita dietitians helped eDiets dietitians create corresponding meal planning for the 24 unique renal diet prescriptions relating to differing amounts of phosphorus, potassium and sodium allowed in dialysis patients' diets. DaVita recommends that any patients interested in using this tool should consult with their healthcare team before changing their diet. DaVita Diet Helper can be accessed online at http://www.davita.com/diethelper.

In addition to DaVita Diet Helper, DaVita.com hosts a robust recipe section with more than 450 current choices that make it easier for patients to enjoy a variety of tasty food options. Recipes can be found at http://www.davita.com/recipes.

DaVita is a registered trademark of DaVita Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

About DaVita Inc.

DaVita Inc., a FORTUNE 500(R) company, is a leading provider of dialysis services in the United States, providing dialysis services for patients with chronic kidney failure and end stage renal disease. DaVita manages over 1,300 outpatient facilities and acute units in over 700 hospitals located in 43 states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 103,000 patients. For more information please visit http://www.davita.com/.

About eDiets.com

eDiets.com, Inc. is a premier online diet, fitness, and healthy living destination offering professional advice, information, products and services to those seeking to improve their health and longevity. Since 1997 more than 2 million consumers interested in weight loss and disease management worldwide have become eDiets.com members. In addition to more than 20 personalized nutrition and fitness programs, eDiets.com members gain access to both peer support and advice from a network of health experts. eDiets.com provides ultimate convenience with DeliciouslyYours, rated 2007's "#1 meal delivery service" by Epicurious.com. Working with brand-name companies in food, pharmaceutical, insurance, nutrition and fitness, eDiets.com also offers customized web-based programs to businesses. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL, eDiets.com operates websites at http://www.ediets.com/, http://www.deliciouslyyours.com/, http://www.efitness.com/ and http://www.edietscorporateservices.com/. For more information, please call (954) 360-9022 or visit http://www.ediets.com/

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CONTACT: Basak Ertan, 1-800-310-4872, for DaVita Inc.

Web site: http://www.davita.com/
http://www.ediets.com/

Vonage Chairman and Chief Strategist to Speak at the Citi 18th Annual Global Entertainment, Media & Telecommunications Conference

HOLMDEL, N.J., Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- As previously announced on January 7, 2008, Jeffrey A. Citron, Chairman and Chief Strategist of Vonage Holdings Corp. will participate in the Citi 18th Annual Global Entertainment, Media & Telecommunications Conference being held today. At the conference, Mr. Citron will announce the following preliminary unaudited financial and operating information about Vonage's recently completed quarter and year ended December 31, 2007:

-- Vonage's 2007 revenue will be more than $800 million -- Fourth quarter 2007 churn will show no meaningful change over the 3.0% reported the prior quarter -- Excluding payments made in connection with the settlement of intellectual property litigation which Vonage believes is not indicative of its core operating results for the quarter, Vonage expects to generate positive operating cash for the quarter ended December 31, 2007(1) -- Vonage's cash position at December 31, 2007 was $190 million, which includes $40 million in restricted cash

In addition, Mr. Citron will provide the following expectation for the Company:

-- Vonage expects to generate positive adjusted income for 2008 (1) Including the payments made in connection with the settlement of the intellectual property litigation, operating cash for the fourth quarter is expected to be negative. Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains statements regarding the Company's preliminary financial results and expectations for 2008. In addition, statements in this press release that are not historical facts or information may be forward- looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this release are based on information available at the time the statements are made and/or management's belief as of that time with respect to future events and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and outcomes to be materially different. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, our damaging and disruptive intellectual property and other litigation; our customer churn; our history of net operating losses and our need for cash to finance our growth; the competition we face; our dependence on our customers' existing broadband connections; differences between our service and traditional phone services, including our 911 service; uncertainties relating to regulation of VoIP services; system disruptions or flaws in our technology; the risk that VoIP does not gain broader acceptance; and other factors that are set forth in the "Risk Factors" section, the "Legal Proceedings" section, the "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition" section and other sections of Vonage's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, as well as in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. While we may elect to update forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we specifically disclaim any obligation to do so, and therefore, you should not rely on these forward- looking statements as representing our views as of any date subsequent to today.

About Vonage

Vonage is a leading provider of broadband telephone services with over 2.5 million subscriber lines. Our award-winning technology enables anyone to make and receive phone calls with a touch tone telephone almost anywhere a broadband Internet connection is available. We offer feature-rich and cost-effective communication services that offer users an experience similar to traditional telephone services.

Our Residential Premium Unlimited and Small Business Unlimited calling plans offer consumers unlimited local and long distance calling, and popular features like call waiting, call forwarding and voicemail -- for one low, flat monthly rate. Vonage's service is sold on the web and through national retailers including Best Buy, Circuit City, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Target and is available to customers in the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom. For more information about Vonage's products and services, please visit http://www.vonage.com/.

Vonage Holdings Corp. is headquartered in Holmdel, New Jersey. Vonage(R) is a registered trademark of Vonage Marketing Inc., a subsidiary of Vonage Holdings Corp.

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Vonage Holdings Corp.

CONTACT: Investors, Keith Lesser, +1-732-444-2311,
keith.lesser@vonage.com, or Media, Meghan Shaw, +1-732-528-2677,
meghan.shaw@vonage.com, both of Vonage

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

PacificNet to Present at the 10th Annual ICR XChange Investor Conference

BEIJING, Jan. 9 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PacificNet, Inc. , a leading provider of gaming and mobile game technology, e- commerce, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) in China, announced today it will present at the 10th Annual ICR XChange Investor Conference January 16, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. Pacific Time at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, California. The presentation will be webcast live at: http://www.corporate-ir.net/ireye/conflobby.zhtml?ticker=W134444&item_id=1732783 . For more info on the conference, please see http://www.icrinc.com/web/icrxchange-us-about.php .

"I look forward to presenting our story at the ICR XChange along with Harmen Brenninkmeijer of Octavian International," said Victor Tong, President of PacificNet. "We are excited about our gaming strategy and expanding gaming markets in Asia and Europe. We hope that those not able to attend the conference will tune into our webcast to learn more about our company and our gaming subsidiaries."

On Dec. 7, 2007, PacificNet announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% ownership of Octavian International Limited ("Octavian"), a worldwide supplier of gaming technology, solutions and systems. Octavian ( http://www.octavianinternational.com/ ), which maintains worldwide headquarters in Guildford, United Kingdom, develops and markets innovative games and systems and sells its gaming solutions in over 30 countries including Russia, Italy, Germany, Ukraine, Colombia, Bolivia, Mexico, Argentina and South Africa. It also distributes gaming machine and equipment from many of the world's leading gaming brands through its OctaSupplies division. The company's own games and systems including the DreamGames portfolio of casino video slot games, AWP games, downloadable/VLT games and systems for gaming and lottery operations, and ACP (Accounting, Control, Progressives) slot management systems. Octavian is one of the largest independent suppliers of back-end systems to casinos.

The ICR XChange is one of the preeminent investor conferences in the industry featuring presentations by over 120 leading companies from a variety of branded consumer industries. In addition there will be breakout sessions with management and panel discussions covering retail trends and market dynamics.

About PacificNet

PacificNet, Inc. ( http://www.pacificnet.com/ ) is a leading provider of gaming and mobile game technology, e-commerce, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) in China. PacificNet's gaming products are specially designed for Chinese and Asian gamers with focus on integrating localized Chinese and Asian themes and content, advanced graphics, digital sound effects and popular domestic music, with secondary bonus games and jackpots. PacificNet gaming products include: Multi-player Electronic Table Games - Baccarat, Sicbo, Fish-Prawn-Crab, and Roulette machines, Server-Based Games (SBG) with multiple client betting stations, slot and bingo machines, Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs), Amusement With Prizes (AWP) machines, gaming cabinet and client/server system designs, online i-gaming software design, and multimedia entertainment kiosks. PacificNet's gaming clients include the leading hotels, casinos, and gaming operators in Macau, Asia, and Europe, while ecommerce and CRM clients include the leading telecom companies, banks, insurance, travel, marketing and business services companies and telecom consumers in Greater China such as China Telecom, China Mobile, Unicom, PCCW, Hutchison Telecom, Bell24, Motorola, Nokia, SONY, TCL, Huawei, American Express, Citibank, HSBC, Bank of China, Bank of East Asia, DBS, TNT, China and Hong Kong government. PacificNet employs about 1,200 staff in its various subsidiaries throughout China with offices in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Macau and Zhuhai China, USA, and the Philippines.

About ICR

Integrated Corporate Relations, Inc. is a leading financial communications consulting firm specializing in investor relations and corporate communications. Recently named one of the top-15 independent firms in the country by PR Week, ICR has also been one of the fastest-growing over the past eight years. This unprecedented market acceptance is due, in large part, to ICR's ability to provide unmatched counsel from vertically focused senior- level professionals.

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This Company's announcement contains forward-looking statements. We may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in our periodic reports to the SEC on Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, etc., in our annual report to shareholders, in our proxy statements, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by our officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about our beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current plans, estimates and projections, and therefore you should not place undue reliance on them. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. We caution you that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, PacificNet's historical and possible future losses, limited operating history, uncertain regulatory landscape in China, and fluctuations in quarterly and annual operating results. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in PacificNet's Form 10K and other filings with the SEC.

For more information, please contact: PacificNet USA office: Jacob Lakhany Tel: +1-605-229-6678 PacificNet Beijing office: Becky Zhao Tel: +86-10-59225000 23rd Floor, Building A, TimeCourt, No.6 Shuguang Xili, Chaoyang District Beijing, China 100028 PacificNet Shenzhen Office: Tel: +86-755-3322-2088 Room 4203, JinZhongHuan Business Center, Futian District Shenzhen, China 518040 PacificNet Macau office: Tel: +853-28704154 Unit A-C, 12th Floor, Edificio Commercial I Tak, No. 126, Rua Da Pequim Macau, China.

PacificNet, Inc.

CONTACT: PacificNet USA office, Jacob Lakhany, +1-605-229-6678;
PacificNet Beijing office, Becky Zhao, +86-10-5922-5000; PacificNet Shenzhen
Office, +86-755-3322-2088, PacificNet Macau office, +853-2870-4154

Web Site: http://www.pacificnet.com/

iSECUREtrac Corp. Appoints Lincoln Zehr as Vice President of Finance

OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- iSECUREtrac Corp. (BULLETIN BOARD: ISEC) , an industry leader in electronic monitoring solutions, has hired Lincoln Zehr, CPA, as the company's new vice president of finance. He will initially focus on improving and expanding upon the company's financial and operational systems.

"We are fortunate to have someone with Lincoln's background and experience joining iSECUREtrac as we drive growth in several areas," said Peter Michel, president and CEO of iSECUREtrac Corp. "He brings an extensive background in financial reporting and analysis, strategic business partnering, and management of financial teams."

Prior to joining iSECUREtrac, Zehr served as the controller for MDS Pharma Services - North America after working at MDS for 12 years in various accounting and finance positions. Career highlights at MDS include leading the controls design and implementation of Sarbanes-Oxley for North American operations, leading due diligence teams and post-acquisition integration for two North American acquisitions, and assisting in post-acquisition integration of a multi-million dollar global acquisition. He was also responsible for the full-scale design and implementation of Oracle ERP encompassing 35 locations, 18 countries, and multiple currencies. In addition, Zehr worked in public accounting for nine years with Baird, Kurtz & Dobson in Lincoln, Nebraska.

About iSECUREtrac

iSECUREtrac Corp. provides electronic monitoring systems, client management software and supplemental services for use in community supervision. The company's rich stream of reliable data concerning a client's location, movement and status better enables effective compliance management and positive behavior modification. Visit http://www.isecuretrac.com/ for more information.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements that, if not verifiable historical fact, may be viewed as forward-looking statements that could predict future events or outcomes with respect to iSECUREtrac Corp. and its business. The predictions embodied in these statements will involve risks and uncertainties and accordingly, iSECUREtrac's actual results may differ significantly from the results discussed or implied in such forward-looking statements.

Company Contact Jeff Durski jdurski@isecuretrac.com (402) 537-0022 Investor Relations Liolios Group Inc Ron Both ron@liolios.com (949)574-3860

iSECUREtrac Corp.

CONTACT: Jeff Durski of iSECUREtrac Corp., +1-402-537-0022,
jdurski@isecuretrac.com; or Investor Relations, Ron Both of Liolios Group Inc,
+1-949-574-3860, ron@liolios.com, for iSECUREtrac Corp.

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

Verizon President and COO to Speak at Citigroup Conference on Jan. 10

NEW YORK, Jan. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Denny Strigl, president and chief operating officer of Verizon Communications Inc. , will speak at the Citigroup 18th Annual Global Entertainment, Media and Telecommunications Conference in Phoenix on Thursday, Jan. 10.

His presentation will be webcast beginning approximately 10:15 a.m. Eastern time on Verizon's Investor Relations Web site, http://www.verizon.com/investor. Access instructions and presentation materials will be available on the site that day.

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

Verizon Communications Inc.

CONTACT: Bob Varettoni of Verizon Communications Inc., +1-908-559-6388,
robert.a.varettoni@verizon.com

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

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/C O R R E C T I O N -- New Medium Enterprises/

In the news release, HD Leader NME (BULLETIN BOARD: NMEN) Signs Exclusive Worldwide Deal for Classic and Award-Winning Film and TV Titles, issued earlier today by New Medium Enterprises over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the seventh paragraph, first sentence, should read "Currently, NME products are sold in the U.S. through retail outlets including PC Rush" rather than "Amazon.com and PC Rush" as originally issued inadvertently.

New Medium Enterprises

Web site: http://www.nmeinc.com/
http://www.sfment.com/

Lee Olsen Appointed Chief Operating Officer of uBid.com10-Year Old Online Marketplace Names International Online Veteran to Senior Post

CHICAGO, Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Lee Olsen, a recognized authority on international e-business has been named Chief Operating Officer at uBid.com (BULLETIN BOARD: UBHI) , one of the leading business-to-consumer and business-to-business online marketplaces in the U.S.

Olsen is recognized worldwide as a leading innovator of e-Business. He was a leading member of a consortium of global thinking, innovative businessmen that revolutionized international eBusiness by structuring & passing though Bermuda legislature, laws for electronic business and on-line credit transactions in the early '90s. Today he is considered a recognized authority about e-commerce and e-business.

"Lee's diversified international career, including 22 years at IBM which utilized his immense talents, sales/marketing, development and consulting services make him a valuable asset to uBid. As our company continues expansion into emerging global markets, Lee's experience will recognize the potential of untapped vertical markets, for the benefit of the company," said Jeff Hoffman, uBid's Chief Executive Officer.

About uBid.com Holdings, Inc.

uBid.com Holdings, Inc. and subsidiaries operate a leading on-line business-to-consumer and business-to-business marketplace that enables itself, certified merchants, manufacturers, retailers, distributors and small businesses to offer high quality excess, new, overstock, close-out, refurbished and limited supply brand name merchandise. The Company's marketplace employs a combination of auction style and fixed price formats. uBid.com Holdings, Inc. is publicly traded on the NASD OTC bulletin board (UBHI.OB).

uBid.com

CONTACT: Jim Murphy of uBid.com, +1-773-272-4537

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

HD VMD Shipping in U.S. - Affordable HD Disc Solution Available to ConsumersHD VMD $199 Price-Point Drives Affordability into the HD Market

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- New Medium Enterprises (NME) (BULLETIN BOARD: NMEN) today at International CES 2008 announced HD VMD players are shipping into the U.S. market. HD VMD is delivering maximum-HD 1080p high-quality players to consumers for a groundbreaking MSRP of $199 via PCRush.com and NMEStore.com. All orders for HD VMD players in January will come with two complementary titles, "Mother Ghost" starring James Franco and cult hit "Cutting Room."

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Shipping since December, HD VMD discs and players stand to revolutionize the high-definition disc market, providing consumers with the best possible HD experience. HD VMD's ground-breaking innovation is its patented multi-layer disc, which allows for the utilization of proven red laser technology to provide high definition, versus blue laser technology that competitors are forced to use due to disc space limitations. With only one laser (red), HD VMD players can upconvert existing DVD collections for better viewing quality, as well as play true high definition content.

"We are excited to be delivering upon our promise to deliver high quality, affordable high definition to consumers," said Alex Potter, director of U.S. operations, NME. "We remain committed to delivering great HD products and compelling content to the global consumer market."

NME also this week announced its worldwide distribution deal with SFM Entertainment for the release of rare and classic film and TV titles never before seen in HD on NME's disc format. NME HD VMD players are also currently shipping to Australia and Europe.

HD VMD combines the best industrial opto-electronics and disc technologies, bringing together established DVD red-laser production infrastructure and break-through multilayer discs technology to deliver its maximum-HD picture. HD VMD red laser multilayer disc plans include storage of up to 30 GB of content on a single side disc.

NME is a U.S. publicly listed company headquartered in London with Offices worldwide including Los Angeles.

About NME

New Medium Enterprises Inc. is listed on the OTC BB exchange in the U.S. under the symbol NMEN. NME's HD VMD drives offer the world's first affordable format in true High Definition based on current red laser technology and the existing DVD industrial infrastructure. Incorporating break-through optical storage capacity, red laser-based players, the HD VMD file format, copyright encryption, authoring tools and compression technologies, NME is providing the only high-quality and high-value offering for the consumer electronics market. For additional information about NME, please visit: http://www.nmeinc.com/

SAFE HARBOR

The 'Press Release' contains forward-looking statements as defined by the federal securities laws which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Forward-looking statements may discuss our future expectations, contain projections of our future results of operations or of our financial position, or state other forward-looking information. However, there may be events in the future that we are not able to accurately predict or control. Forward-looking statements are only predictions that relate to future events or our future performance and are subject to substantial known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors that may cause actual results, outcomes, levels of activity, performance, developments, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, outcomes, levels of activity, performance, developments, or achievements expressed, anticipated, or implied by these forward-looking statements. As a result, we cannot guarantee future results, outcomes, levels of activity, performance, developments, or achievements, and there can be no assurance that our expectations, intentions, anticipations, beliefs, or projections will result or be achieved or accomplished. In summary, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.

Contact: Molly Mulloy Zeno Group for NME (415) 465-0561 molly.mulloy@zenogroup.com Nick Mendoza Zeno Group for NME +1(310) 566-3984 nick.mendoza@zenogroup.com

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PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com New Medium Enterprises

CONTACT: Molly Mulloy, +1-415-465-0561, molly.mulloy@zenogroup.com, or
Nick Mendoza, +1-310-566-3984, nick.mendoza@zenogroup.com, both of Zeno Group
for NME

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RADA Signs a $1.6 Million Agreement With a Strategic Customer for the Production of its Digital Video Recorder

NETANYA, Israel, January 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Electronic Industries Ltd. announced today that it has signed an agreement with a strategic customer to transfer on a non-exclusive basis the production capabilities for its digital video recorder (DVR).

The DVR is one of RADA's largest selling products worldwide and has been in production for several years.

The agreement is divided into phases. The initial phase, which is valued at approximately $1.6 million, is for the delivery of test equipment and training in connection with the establishment by the strategic customer of the production infrastructure for the product and for some integration efforts.

RADA expects to receive approximately $3 million in orders for DVR units in 2008 from the strategic customer in addition to payments for the first phase, and believes that the contract has the potential to generate approximately $9 million in revenues over the period 2009 through 2014 for the sale of parts, components, sub-assemblies and ground debriefing systems.

About RADA

RADA Electronic Industries Ltd. is an Israel based company involved in the military and commercial aerospace industries. The Company specializes in Avionics Systems (Digital Video Recorders, Ground Debriefing Stations, Stores Management Systems, Flight Data Recorders, Inertial Navigation Systems), Trainer Aircraft Upgrades, Avionics Systems for UAVs, and Optronics (Head-Up Display Cameras for fighter aircraft, and cameras for armored vehicles).

Note: Certain statements in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially. Such risk uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to, changes in general economic conditions, risks in product and technology developments, market acceptance of new products and continuing product demand, level of competition and other factors described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Company Contact: Dubi Sella (V.P Marketing & Sales) Tel: +972-9-892-1111 mrkt@rada.com

Rada Electronic Industries Ltd

CONTACT: Company Contact: Dubi Sella (V.P Marketing & Sales), Tel:
+972-9-892-1111, mrkt@rada.com

More Than 150 Pennsylvania Nonprofits Received Nearly $2.2 Million in Verizon Foundation Grants in 2007Funding Supported Programs to Improve Literacy, Help Domestic Violence Victims, and Create Technology-Based Learning Approaches in Pennsylvania

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Pennsylvania Library Association, National Constitution Center, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn State University were among 150 nonprofit groups in Pennsylvania to receive nearly $2.2 million from the Verizon Foundation in 2007.

The grants have enabled the recipient organizations to improve basic literacy skills, create new and diverse approaches to technology-based learning, and help domestic violence victims rebuild their lives.

The Verizon Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Verizon Communications and one of the largest corporate foundations in the world, awarded a total of $67.4 million in grants last year.

"Our efforts are rooted in a century-old tradition of giving back to the communities we serve, guided by the firm belief that technology can have a profound and positive effect on social issues," said William B. Petersen, president of Verizon Pennsylvania. "Our foundation makes a positive difference by supporting and investing in the people and organizations striving to improve the quality of life in our communities - where our customers and employees live and work.

"That difference can be made in the progress of our children as they study to meet the challenge of learning and working in the 21st century; in the lives of millions of Americans with low literacy skills who are unable to complete a job application or even read a menu; and in the lives of men and women who live in abusive and deadly situations for whom a phone can open a line to hope," Petersen said.

Some of the other Pennsylvania nonprofits that received Verizon Foundation grants during 2007 included: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, NAACP Next Generation CDC, West Chester Public Library, Elwyn Institute, Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center, Pennsylvania Statewide Latino Coalition, Kidzone Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania, Urban Leagues in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, Police Athletic Leagues in Philadelphia and Norristown, Women's Resource Center in Scranton, Avon Grove Library, WHYY, Victim Outreach Intervention Center (VOICe), Dauphin County EDC, ARC of Chester County, Jewish Family Service of Greater Wilkes-Barre, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County, Women's Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh, Independence Visitor Center Corp., Public Broadcasting of Northwest Pennsylvania, St. Mary Medical Center, Philadelphia Martin Luther King, Jr. Association for Nonviolence, Auberle, North Penn Chamber of Commerce, Chester-Upland School District, Temple University, Wireless Neighborhoods in Pittsburgh, Asociacion Puertorriquenos En Marcha, Easter Seals of SEPA and United Negro College Fund.

At year-end 2007, Verizon employees and retirees in Pennsylvania donated almost 40,000 hours and raised more than $1,135,000 for nonprofits while the Verizon Foundation matched approximately $927,400 through its matching gifts program. Under the foundation's Verizon Volunteer initiative, one of the nation's largest employee-volunteer programs, company employees and retirees also contributed nearly 3 million hours of community service nationally since Verizon's inception in 2000 and provided $29 million in combined contributions through this program.

The Verizon Foundation is committed to improving literacy and K-12 education; fostering awareness and prevention of domestic violence; and promoting the use of technology in health-care delivery. In 2007, the foundation awarded $67.4 million in grants to nonprofit agencies in the United States and abroad. Under the foundation's Verizon Volunteer initiative, one of the nation's largest employee-volunteer programs, company employees and retirees have also contributed nearly 3 million hours of community service since Verizon's inception in 2000.

For more information on the foundation, visit http://www.verizon.com/foundation.

Verizon Communications Inc. , headquartered in New York, is a leader in delivering broadband and other wireline and wireless communication innovations to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving 63.7 million customers nationwide. Verizon's Wireline operations include Verizon Business, which delivers innovative and seamless business solutions to customers around the world, and Verizon Telecom, which brings customers the benefits of converged communications, information and entertainment services over the nation's most advanced fiber-optic network. A Dow 30 company, Verizon has a diverse workforce of nearly 238,000 and last year generated consolidated operating revenues of more than $88 billion. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com/.

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

Verizon

CONTACT: Lee Gierczynski, +1-412-633-5574,
lee.j.gierczynski@verizon.com, or Sharon Shaffer, +1-215-963-6200,
sharon.b.shaffer@verizon.com, both of Verizon

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

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Impact Medical Solutions Approved for Publication by Standard & Poor's

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Impact Medical Solutions, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: IMSU) , a medical technology company, announced today that it has been approved by Standard & Poor's for publication in the S&P's Market Access Program. This listing includes Impact Medical Solutions' profile being added to and disseminated by Standard & Poor's Advisor Insight, an Internet-based research facility used by over 100,000 investment advisors and professionals. A public version of the site is available at http://www.advisorinsight.com/.

"Public company securities must meet state-level 'Blue Sky' statutes before the securities can be recommended to investors in those jurisdictions," said Wayne Cockburn, CEO of Impact Medical Solutions. "Standard & Poor's is considered the premier resource for addressing 'Blue Sky' compliance in 38 states. Our S&P listing is an important step in increasing the awareness of Impact Medical Solutions within the financial markets and providing maximum visibility to individual investors, brokers and advisors, and institutions."

About Standard & Poor's

Standard & Poor's is a leading provider of financial market intelligence. The world's foremost source of credit ratings, indices, investment research, risk evaluation and data, Standard & Poor's provides a wide array of financial data and information through its Market Access program. Published continuously since 1917, Standard & Poor's Corporation Records provides in-depth coverage on domestic and international publicly traded companies.

About Impact Medical Solutions

Impact Medical Solutions (OTCBB: IMSU) is engaged in the research and commercial development of healthcare information systems and technology. To date, it has focused on developing a proprietary platform called Muscle Pattern Recognition (MPR), a unique clinical tool for the analysis of muscle function. MPR analyzes patterns of muscle recruitment and provides detailed physiological information on muscle function that can assist in the diagnosis and treatment of back and neck injuries and illness.

Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 as contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that reflect management's current views and estimates regarding future market conditions, company performance and financial results, business prospects, new strategies, the competitive environment and other events. You can identify these statements by the fact that they use words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "project," "plan," "outlook," and other words and terms of similar meaning. These statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to materially differ from the potential results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Among the factors that could cause actual results and outcomes to differ materially from those contained in such forward-looking statements are the following: general economic conditions, acquisitions and development of new businesses, divestitures, product availability, sales volumes, pricing actions and promotional activities of our competitors, profit margins, weather, changes in law or regulations, foreign currency fluctuation, availability of suitable real estate locations, our ability to react to a disaster recovery situation, and the impact of labor markets and new product introductions on our overall profitability. A further list and description of these risks, uncertainties and other matters can be found in the company's annual report and other reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, Impact Medical Solutions, Inc's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on April 17, 2007. Impact Medical Solutions cautions that the foregoing list of important factors is not complete and assumes no obligation to update any forward- looking statements that it may make.

For further information about Impact Medical Solutions, please visit: http://www.impactmedsol.com/.

Impact Medical Solutions, Inc.

CONTACT: Wayne D. Cockburn of Impact Medical Solutions, Inc.,
+1-416-640-3702, fax, +1-905-248-5353, wcockburn@impactmedsol.com

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

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