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Start Simplifying Your Work: Office 2008 for Mac Hits Shelves TodayOffice 2008 for Mac and Mactopia Web site offer new, improved user tools and experience.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft Corp.'s Macintosh Business Unit (Mac BU) today announced the official availability of Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac at the Macworld Conference & Expo 2008. Office 2008 for Mac is significantly enhanced to provide a simplified user experience that helps beginners and longtime experts alike deliver professional documents that are compatible for co-workers and friends on Macs and PCs. The suite provides the Office tools Mac users rely on, with a Mac-like approach and style. In addition to Office 2008, the Mac BU Web site, Mactopia (http://www.microsoft.com/mac), features a dramatic transformation to provide an even more resourceful hub for all things Mac BU.

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"We developed Office 2008 for Mac as a comprehensive productivity suite that also helps people simplify their work," said Craig Eisler, general manager of the Mac BU at Microsoft. "To complement the deep set of new and improved features, we redesigned the interface so that it is truly easier to use. Even Office beginners can create great-looking documents very quickly. And, at the core, we focused on delivering reliable compatibility so that users can confidently share documents across platforms."

"Office 2008 is the latest in a long line of great Office for Mac releases that get better with every version," said Ron Okamoto, vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations at Apple Computer Inc. "It has many new features that help you work faster and with more ease, and Mac users will also love how seamless it is to share Office 2008 files with PC users."

Key to Compatibility: Keeping Mac and PC Users Connected

Mac users require the ability to share their documents with confidence; they also need a consistent look to their output on both PCs and Macs. Office 2008 for Mac is the most compatible suite on the market, sharing core technologies with the 2007 Office system such as Open XML File Formats and the graphics engine, OfficeArt, to ensure consistency in graphics rendering when they are shared. Office 2008 for Mac is also compatible with earlier file formats so that users can continue to use the older DOC, XLS and PPT binary formats. The updated suite is Universal and runs natively on Intel- and Power PC-based Macs.

Office 2008 also makes great strides to meet the needs of users in cross-platform organizations. The most complete Exchange client on the Mac, Entourage 2008 in Office 2008 for Mac and Office 2008 for Mac Special Media Edition delivers improved reliability and time management tools with updates for calendar management and Out of Office Assistant to keep users connected and productive. IT managers also will benefit from new tools for customized deployment.

Increased Discoverability: The Tools You Need When You Need Them

Office 2008 for Mac offers a streamlined and intuitive new user interface that lets users immediately jump in and start working. The updated suite keeps the traditional drop-down menus but adds the new Elements Gallery row of tools in Word, Excel and PowerPoint to unlock the power of Office. With the Elements Gallery, key features and functions are more discoverable and accessible so that users can efficiently tackle their work with the tools they need right at their fingertips. An example of the content in the Elements Gallery is Document Elements in Word 2008, which provides a thumbnail catalog of content and functions that simplify some common yet tedious tasks, such as inserting a table of contents or producing a professional-looking cover page.

Throughout the suite, users will find a revamped Toolbox that is now a true one-stop destination to find some of the most useful tools in Office for Mac: the Object Palette, Animation Settings and the new Citations function, which makes it a cinch to create citations and bibliographies. The Toolbox also features the contextual Formatting Palette, which adjusts its content for each application to truly make it more intuitive to create great-looking documents.

In addition, the new stand-alone My Day application allows users to track professional and personal priorities to stay on top of daily activities regardless of which application they are working in. Although My Day is connected to Entourage, users do not have to open the application to get a quick look at the day's tasks, upcoming meetings and items on their To-Do List. When users do enter Entourage, they will enjoy a new simplified interface where they can customize the Toolbar, color-code their calendar appointments and easily add travel time to meetings.

Grows With You: The Perfect Product for Every User

For a casual or seasoned user, Office 2008 for Mac provides the right tools to complete any project. Excel 2008 is a prime example, with new features for all users, even those with "grid fear." Ledger Sheets provide beginners with the prebuilt worksheets they need to easily master budgets, invoices and financial portfolios. Formula Builder walks users through the steps needed to confidently create accurate formulas. Advanced users can take on PivotTables and benefit from Formula AutoComplete, a drop-down menu that provides a variety of computation options. For power users, Excel 2008 introduces increased rows and columns that match the Windows-based 2007 Office system to ensure that users on Macs and PCs will have access to up to 16,000 columns and more than 1 million rows.

PowerPoint 2008 and Word 2008 both feature new design elements that give users as much help as they need. In either application, users can choose to start with a blank canvas or select from hundreds of new templates and themes to give their work a jump-start to polished perfection.

Professional Output: Your Ideas Look as Good as They Are

When ideas look good, they get the attention they deserve, and Office 2008 for Mac delivers new tools and functionality to create great-looking charts, graphics and professional documents with ease. A key component is SmartArt Graphics, another suitewide feature providing a wide range of professionally designed graphics that can be added to any document, spreadsheet or slide show with just the click of a button.

Publishing Layout View in Word 2008 is a new specialized work space where users can simply create and edit layout-rich documents. Newsletters, fliers and brochures are a snap to design with layout tools such as Zoom Loupe and color-coded, linked text boxes to flow columns of copy between pages. Updates to Notebook Layout View will help students stay organized with quick note-taking capabilities that let them search and flag relevant information.

PowerPoint 2008 is also packed with tools that produce professional-looking results. The new Thumbnail View provides a side navigation pane that makes it easier to ensure design consistency while improving the flow of slides. The Object Palette offers quick access to shapes, art, symbols and pictures, including iPhoto images, while Dynamic Guides help users quickly align text and graphics for a crisp, clean slide design. The improved Presenter Tools in PowerPoint 2008 become even more useful, now featuring both elapsed and actual time indicators for greater control over timing and pacing. And to help share slides on-the-go, new integration with iPhoto lets users share professional presentations from a Mac to an iPod by saving as a PNG or JPG file.

Even data can impress with new graphic capabilities in Excel. Excel 2008's Building Charts utilize the new OfficeArt graphics engine, giving users a helpful tool to create polished, modern charts and modify their look and feel with a single mouse-click.

Mactopia Makeover: One Stop for Your Mac BU Needs

In addition to Office 2008 for Mac, the Mac BU today delivers an updated Mactopia site to help Mac users find the right products for their needs and to learn how to successfully use them to simplify their work, produce outstanding results and collaborate more effectively. Mactopia is the ultimate destination for Office for Mac and Mac BU content, including the team's popular blog, Mac Mojo, and Office for Mac product forums. Directly connected to Office 2008 for Mac, the site will host the new online Help tool that features continuously updated content, including troubleshooting information, training courses and user-rated help articles. In addition, the site will feature an IT Pro page featuring resources and guidance, including the new Office 2008 for Mac Administrator's Guide. The redesigned Mactopia can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/mac.

Office 2008 for Mac Options

Today marks the availability of Office 2008 for Mac in most regions worldwide, with full global availability by the end of the first quarter 2008. Microsoft Volume Licensing will be available for customers in the United States starting on Feb. 1, 2008. Customers with any previous version of Office for Mac are eligible for upgrade pricing. The three versions are as follows:

* Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac. The core suite includes Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Entourage along with Microsoft Exchange Server support and Automator tools for the ultimate Mac productivity experience. The estimated retail price is $399.95 (U.S.)* for the full retail version and $239.95 (U.S.) for the upgrade version. * Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Home and Student Edition. This specially priced version delivers three licenses for home and students with basic productivity needs and consists of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and a non-Exchange Server-enabled version of Entourage. The estimated retail price is $149.95 (U.S.) for the full retail version. * Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Special Media Edition. This special new edition combines Office 2008 applications with the Microsoft Expression Media digital asset management system and is geared toward professional users who need Microsoft Exchange Server support and Automator tools and are looking for one product to meet their productivity and digital asset management needs. The estimated retail price is $499.95 (U.S.) for the full retail version and $299.95 (U.S.) for the upgrade version. About Microsoft Macintosh Business Unit

The Macintosh Business Unit at Microsoft is a leading developer of software and online products for the Macintosh platform. The group of more than 200 full-time Mac product experts is dedicated to creating innovative software for Mac customers worldwide. For almost 25 years, Microsoft has developed award-winning software for the Mac. In January 2008, the Mac BU released Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac, a productivity suite that includes the e-mail application and personal information manager Entourage 2008, Word 2008, Excel 2008, PowerPoint 2008 and Messenger for Mac 6.0. More information about the Mac BU and Microsoft Macintosh products is available at http://www.microsoft.com/mac.

About Microsoft

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

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for Microsoft Corp.

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

PIPS Technology Forms License Plate Recognition Industry Consortium

UNIVERSITY PARK, Ill., Jan. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Federal Signal Corporation's Safety and Security Systems Group, a leader in advancing security and well-being, announced today that its PIPS Technology subsidiary is establishing an industry consortium to develop a data exchange protocol to enable interoperability and data sharing among the various automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) systems on the market.

PIPS' Back Office System Software (BOSS) networking architecture provides the ability to easily share ALPR data within the public safety community. As an example, BOSS enables the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Advanced Surveillance and Protection Program (ASAP) to monitor their network deployment of PIPS fixed and mobile ALPR systems. BOSS is networked across numerous law enforcement agencies throughout California, which enables any individual agency to benefit from the investments of multiple law enforcement agencies.

ALPR technology continues to see increased use and acceptance around the world. In October 2007, at the 114th Annual Conference of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), a resolution was adopted by the IACP that supported license plate recognition. This resolution outlined several benefits of ALPR technology, encouraged its use, and prompted the U.S. Congress to supply adequate funding opportunities for agencies interested in deploying ALPR technology in their communities.

To help maximize an agency's investment in ALPR technology, PIPS is leading the effort to develop a common data exchange protocol for the ALPR vendor community. Defining this standard will result in improved data mining and analysis capabilities across various vendor systems within the law enforcement community.

"We are always listening to the need of our law enforcement customers to better protect people, property and the environment in their communities, and we are committed to continuous improvement for the benefit of the customer, not just from within, but for the public safety and security industry as a whole," said Alan Sefton, President of PIPS Technology. "Enabling our customers to share data between various internal and external ALPR systems will drive better competition, speed continued innovation, and ultimately result in a better solution for the law enforcement community as a whole."

The consortium will collectively establish a name and logo identity to inform customers that they are a member company. PIPS Technology has extended invitations to the leading ALPR providers in the Americas, and invites interested parties to contact PIPS' Vice President of Marketing Brian Shockley at brian.shockley@pipstechnology.com, for additional consortium details.

Federal Signal's PIPS ALPR systems are part of Federal Signal's interoperable industry platform that advances public safety and security in communities and workplaces around the world.

About PIPS Technology

PIPS Technology, a Federal Signal Company, is a pioneer and the international market leader in the design and manufacture of automated license plate recognition technology and optical character recognition software. With over 12,000 cameras installed worldwide, PIPS continues to set the standard for both mobile and fixed system deployments across a wide range of applications. For more information visit http://www.pipstechnology.com/.

About Federal Signal

Federal Signal Corporation is a leader in advancing security and well-being for communities and workplaces around the world. The Company designs and manufactures a suite of products and integrated solutions for municipal, governmental, industrial and airport customers. Federal Signal's portfolio of trusted, high-priority products include Bronto aerial devices, Elgin and Ravo street sweepers, E-ONE fire apparatus, Federal Signal safety and security systems, Guzzler industrial vacuums, Jetstream waterblasters and Vactor sewer cleaners. In addition, the company operates consumable industrial tooling businesses. Federal Signal was founded in 1901 and is based in Oak Brook, Illinois. http://www.federalsignal.com/

Federal Signal Corporation's Safety and Security Systems Group

CONTACT: John Segvich of Federal Signal Corporation, +1-708-534-3400,
jsegvich@federalsignal.com

Web site: http://www.federalsignal.com/
http://www.pipstechnology.com/

Dover Residents Are One Step Closer to Real Cable TV ChoiceVerizon Continues to Obtain Cable Franchises in Delaware

DOVER, Del., Jan. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Dover residents are a major step closer to real choice for their cable television services, thanks to Monday night's (Jan. 14) unanimous City Council vote authorizing Verizon to offer its fiber-optic-powered FiOS TV here.

Dover now joins Arden, Ardencroft, Ardentown, Bellefonte, Cheswold, Delaware City, Leipsic, Little Creek, Middletown, Newark, Odessa and Townsend in approving Verizon's franchise agreement. Last October, the Delaware Public Service Commission approved Verizon's franchise to serve the unincorporated areas of the state.

FiOS TV, provided over Verizon's all-fiber-optic network, is now available to about 105,000 households in Delaware, and that number is growing rapidly. Verizon also offers FiOS TV in parts of California, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas and Virginia. New markets are added as the company obtains franchises giving it the legal authority to do so.

"Last night's City Council vote puts Dover consumers a major step closer to true competitive choice in video service providers," said William R. Allan, president of Verizon Delaware. "Competition drives innovation, value and service quality. It puts the consumer in control.

"Verizon will continue to compete aggressively for consumers' business in Delaware with our FiOS services -- fueled by our lightning-fast fiber-optic network," Allan added.

Verizon currently is building its new, all-fiber network in more than half of the states where it provides landline phone service, including the First State. The new technology uses fiber-optic connections -- instead of copper wire -- directly into homes or businesses to enable a broad array of voice, data and video services. Verizon is the only company to connect homes and small businesses directly with fiber optics on a large scale.

Verizon FiOS TV provides an extensive array of digital video and music channels, high-definition channels, on-demand titles and features such as FiOS TV Widgets, which supplies one-touch, on-demand access to real-time local weather and traffic.

In addition to FiOS TV, Verizon's fiber network also allows the company to offer consumers and businesses high-speed FiOS Internet Service at download speeds of up to 30 Mbps (megabits per second) and upload speeds of up to 15 Mbps.* FiOS Internet Service currently is available to many consumers and small businesses in Delaware.

* NOTE: Actual (throughput) speeds will vary.

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: Sandra Arnette of Verizon, +1-302-576-5410,
sandra.u.arnette@verizon.com

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

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Verizon Wireless Invests More Than $37 Million in 2007 to Enhance Wisconsin NetworkNew Cell Sites, Equipment Upgrades, and High-Speed Wireless Network Expansion Improve System

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless announced today it has invested more than $37 million in 2007 to enhance its digital network in Wisconsin. The enhancements included building new cell sites, upgrading existing cell sites, increasing coverage area, and expanding its high-speed wireless broadband network to many new markets.

"Our mission in 2008 is to continue perfecting our network so that our customers can depend on us every time they pick up their wireless phones," said T.J. Fox, president-Wisconsin/Illinois Region, Verizon Wireless.

Since the company was formed in 2000, Verizon Wireless has invested over

$222 million on improvements to its network in Wisconsin, including the following upgrades made in 2007:

-- Ten new cell sites were activated statewide to improve network coverage and capacity, enabling more customers to use their phones concurrently to make calls; send and receive email and text, picture and video messages; download music, games and ringtones; and view high-quality videos while enjoying clearer reception and fewer dropped calls. -- Equipment on 51 existing cell sites throughout the state was upgraded, which further improved network capacity. -- Sixty-five permanent backup generators were installed at Wisconsin cell sites to ensure network functionality during times of crisis. -- The company also expanded its high-speed wireless broadband network in the Greater Milwaukee, Madison and Fox Valley areas and now has a coverage area that spans approximately 7,500 square miles around Wisconsin With the upgraded network, Verizon Wireless customers are enjoying two prime services: -- BroadbandAccess, the enhanced high-speed wireless service that equips Verizon Wireless' business customers with a truly untethered mobile office experience, enabling them to wirelessly access their calendars, the Internet, email and critical business information residing behind their companies' firewalls; and -- V CAST, a consumer-oriented multimedia service that gives customers access to the most comprehensive selection of downloadable music, high-quality videos and the coolest 3D games found anywhere. 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: Carolyn A. Schamberger, APR of Verizon Wireless,
+1-847-204-4282, Carolyn.schamberger1@verizonwireless.com; or Dana Carpenter,
+1-414-291-0912, ext. 111, dana@corecreative.com, for Verizon Wireless

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

Eagle Test Systems Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2008 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call

BUFFALO GROVE, Ill., Jan. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eagle Test Systems, Inc. will release its first quarter fiscal year end 2008 earnings results on Tuesday January 29, 2008, following the close of the financial markets. The company will hold a conference call on the same day at 5:00 p.m. Central time/6:00 p.m. Eastern time.

In addition to quarterly results, the conference call may include comments on developments during the quarter. Len Foxman, Chief Executive Officer and President, and Steve Hawrysz, Chief Financial Officer, will host the session.

Parties interested in listening to the conference call should dial 1-866-700-5192 (domestic calls) or 1-617-213-8833 (international calls) starting at 4:45 p.m. Central time/5:45 p.m. Eastern time. Those wishing to listen to the conference call should dial the appropriate number at least ten minutes before the call begins and enter the passcode 83628886. The live conference call will also be available via web cast and accessible along with our earnings release the day of the call through the Investor Relations section of our website at http://www.eagletest.com/.

The conference call will be available for replay from approximately one hour after the call is completed until February 5, 2008 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time. To hear a replay of the call, please dial 1-888-286-8010 (domestic calls) or 1-617-801-6888 (international calls) and enter the passcode, 35995949

About Eagle Test Systems, Inc.

Eagle Test designs, manufactures, sells and services high-performance automated test equipment for the semiconductor industry. Eagle Test's products are used to test analog, mixed-signal and radio frequency (RF) semiconductors that are used in products such as digital cameras, MP3 players, automotive electronics, cellular telephones, computers and peripherals. Eagle Test was founded in 1976 and has offices located throughout the world in Asia, North America and Europe, with corporate headquarters in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. For more information, please visit http://www.eagletest.com/.

Company Contact: Stephen J. Hawrysz Chief Financial Officer Eagle Test Systems, Inc. 847-327-1033

Eagle Test Systems, Inc.

CONTACT: Stephen J. Hawrysz, Chief Financial Officer of Eagle Test
Systems, Inc., +1-847-327-1033

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

Verizon Wireless Invests More Than $155 Million in 2007 to Enhance Illinois NetworkNew Cell Sites, Equipment Upgrades, and High-Speed Wireless Network Expansion Improve System

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Jan. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless announced today it has invested more than $155 million in 2007 to enhance its digital network in Illinois. The enhancements included building new cell sites, upgrading existing cell sites, increasing coverage area, and expanding its high-speed wireless broadband network to many new markets.

"Our mission in 2008 is to continue perfecting our network so that our customers can depend on us every time they pick up their wireless phones," said T.J. Fox, president - Illinois/Wisconsin Region, Verizon Wireless.

Since the company was formed in 2000, Verizon Wireless has invested over $1 billion on improvements to its network in Illinois, including the following upgrades made in 2007:

-- Forty-six new cell sites were activated statewide to improve network coverage and capacity, enabling more customers to use their phones concurrently to make calls; send and receive email and text, picture and video messages; download music, games and ringtones; and view high-quality videos while enjoying clearer reception and fewer dropped calls. -- Equipment on 229 existing cell sites throughout the state was upgraded, which further improved network capacity. -- One-hundred and forty-eight permanent backup generators were installed at Illinois cell sites to ensure network functionality during times of crisis. -- The company expanded its high-speed wireless broadband network to 222 cell sites across Illinois. With the upgraded network, Verizon Wireless customers are enjoying two prime services: - BroadbandAccess, the enhanced high-speed wireless service that equips Verizon Wireless' business customers with a truly untethered mobile office experience, enabling them to wirelessly access their calendars, the Internet, email and critical business information residing behind their companies' firewalls; and - V CAST, a consumer-oriented multimedia service that gives customers access to the most comprehensive selection of downloadable music, high-quality videos and the coolest 3D games found anywhere. About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Carolyn A. Schamberger, APR of Verizon Wireless,
+1-847-204-4282, Carolyn.schamberger1@verizonwireless.com; or Tricia Walli,
+1-312-988-2019, pwalli@webershandwick.com, for Verizon Wireless

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

Eagle Test Systems Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2008 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call

BUFFALO GROVE, Illinois, January 15 /PRNewswire/ --

Eagle Test Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: EGLT) will release its first quarter fiscal year end 2008 earnings results on Tuesday, January 29, 2008, following the close of the financial markets. The company will hold a conference call on the same day at 5:00 p.m. Central time/6:00 p.m. Eastern time.

Parties interested in listening to the conference call should dial +1-866-700-5192 (domestic calls) or +1-617-213-8833 (international calls) starting at 4:45 p.m. Central time/5:45 p.m. Eastern time. Those wishing to listen to the conference call should dial the appropriate number at least ten minutes before the call begins and enter the passcode 83628886. The live conference call will also be available via web cast and accessible along with our earnings release the day of the call through the Investor Relations section of our website at http://www.eagletest.com.

The conference call will be available for replay from approximately one hour after the call is completed until February 5, 2008 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time. To hear a replay of the call, please dial +1-888-286-8010 (domestic calls) or +1-617-801-6888 (international calls) and enter the passcode, 35995949.

About Eagle Test Systems, Inc.

Company Contact: Stephen J. Hawrysz Chief Financial Officer Eagle Test Systems, Inc. +1-847-327-1033

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

Eagle Test Systems, Inc.

Stephen J. Hawrysz, Chief Financial Officer of Eagle Test Systems, Inc., +1-847-327-1033

Twentieth Century Fox & Apple Introduce iTunes Digital CopyDVDs Include Free Copy of Movie for iTunes

MACWORLD SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Twentieth Century Fox and Apple(R) today announced Digital Copy for iTunes(R), which provides customers who purchase a DVD with an additional Digital Copy of the movie. Just like movies purchased from the iTunes Store, an iTunes Digital Copy can effortlessly be transferred to iTunes and then viewed on a PC or Mac(R), iPod(R) with video, iPhone(TM) or on Apple TV(R). The first DVD to make its debut with iTunes Digital Copy is the Special Edition DVD premiere of the Family Guy "Star Wars" parody, "Family Guy Presents: Blue Harvest," which is being released in stores today. Fox and Apple are planning to deliver many more DVDs with iTunes Digital Copy this year.

"One of the most requested features DVD buyers have been asking for is the ability to get the movies they bought into their iTunes library," said Jim Gianopulos, chairman and chief executive officer of Fox Filmed Entertainment. "We're thrilled to offer such an incredibly simple way for our customers to get even more out of their DVD purchase, and we look forward to releasing many more DVDs this year with iTunes Digital Copy."

"Now movie fans can easily transfer a free copy of the movie they purchase on DVD into iTunes," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "DVDs containing an iTunes Digital Copy allow movie fans to get a copy of their movie which can be viewed on a computer, iPod, iPhone or on Apple TV."

The new iTunes Digital Copy provides a consumer friendly way to transfer a DVD purchase to a user's iTunes library. Once a customer buys the DVD, they insert it into their computer, enter a unique code into iTunes and iTunes automatically copies the movie to their iTunes library within minutes. Customers own the iTunes Digital Copy of the movie and it has all of the same great viewing options as other iTunes Store video content, including the ability to be viewed on a computer, iPod with video, iPhone and Apple TV. Each DVD will only transfer its iTunes Digital Copy to one iTunes library.

One of the world's largest producers and distributors of motion pictures, Fox Filmed Entertainment produces, acquires and distributes motion pictures throughout the world. These motion pictures are produced or acquired by the following units of FFE: Twentieth Century Fox, Fox 2000 Pictures, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Fox Atomic, and Twentieth Century Fox Animation. FFE also includes Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, the worldwide marketing, sales and distribution company for all Fox film and television programming on VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc (BD) and Digital Copy as well as acquisitions and original productions.

Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone.

(C) 2008 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, iTunes, iPod, iPhone and Apple TV are trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Apple

CONTACT: Press, Tom Neumayr of Apple, +1-408-974-1972,
tneumayr@apple.com; or Steve Feldstein of Twentieth Century Fox Home
Entertainment, +1-310-369-5369, steve.feldstein@fox.com

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

Apple Introduces MacBook Air - The World's Thinnest Notebook

MACWORLD SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Apple(R) today unveiled MacBook(R) Air, the world's thinnest notebook. MacBook Air measures an unprecedented 0.16-inches at its thinnest point, while its maximum height of 0.76-inches is less than the thinnest point on competing notebooks. MacBook Air has a stunning 13.3-inch LED-backlit widescreen display, a full-size and backlit keyboard, a built-in iSight(R) video camera for video conferencing, and a spacious trackpad with multi-touch gesture support so users can pinch, rotate and swipe. MacBook Air is powered by a 1.6 GHz or 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 4MB L2 cache, and includes as standard features 2GB of memory, an 80GB 1.8-inch hard drive, and the latest 802.11n Wi-Fi technology and Bluetooth 2.1.

"We've built the world's thinnest notebook -- without sacrificing a full-size keyboard or a full-size 13-inch display," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "When you first see MacBook Air, it's hard to believe it's a high-performance notebook with a full-size keyboard and display. But it is."

MacBook Air has a vibrant 13.3-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display that is energy efficient, and its spacious trackpad offers multi-touch gesture support for pinch, rotate and swipe, making it more intuitive than ever to browse and rotate photos or zoom into web pages in Safari(TM). MacBook Air features a full-size keyboard design in a sleek and durable aluminum enclosure. The backlit keyboard makes it ideal for dimly lit environments such as airplanes, studios or conference halls, and a built-in ambient light sensor automatically adjusts the brightness of the keys as well as the display brightness for optimal visibility.

MacBook Air delivers up to five hours of battery life for wireless productivity and includes AirPort Extreme(R) 802.11n Wi-Fi networking, which delivers up to five times the performance and twice the range of 802.11g*. Apple's Migration Assistant software now enables users to quickly transfer files, applications and preferences from your old Mac(R) to MacBook Air right over your wireless network.

MacBook Air users can buy the companion MacBook Air SuperDrive, a compact external drive designed for MacBook Air, for just $99. The MacBook Air SuperDrive(R) is powered by MacBook Air's USB port, eliminating the need to carry a separate power adapter. Many MacBook Air users will not find a need for an optical drive now that they can wirelessly rent movies from the iTunes(R) Store, wirelessly backup files with Time Capsule and access the optical drives on remote PCs or Macs to wirelessly install software applications on MacBook Air.

MacBook Air is powered by Intel Core 2 Duo processors running at 1.6 GHz or 1.8 GHz, and includes as standard 2GB of memory and an 80GB 1.8-inch hard drive. An optional 64GB solid state drive contains no moving parts for added durability. Every MacBook Air includes a micro-DVI port so users can connect to Apple's gorgeous 20-inch or 23-inch Cinema Displays to extend their desktop or connect to projectors and other displays via DVI, VGA, Composite and S-video adapters. MacBook Air includes USB 2.0 for plugging in peripherals or charging an iPod(R) or iPhone(TM), a headphone jack and Apple's acclaimed MagSafe(R) Power Adapter designed especially for mobile users.

Every MacBook Air comes with iLife(R) '08, the most significant update ever to Apple's award-winning suite of digital lifestyle applications, featuring a major new version of iPhoto(R) and a completely reinvented iMovie(R), both seamlessly integrated with the new .Mac Web Gallery for online photo and video sharing. The new MacBook Air also comes with Leopard(TM), the sixth major release of the world's most advanced operating system. Leopard introduces Time Machine(TM), an effortless way to automatically back up everything on a Mac; a redesigned Finder that lets users quickly browse and share files between multiple Macs; Quick Look, a new way to instantly see files without opening an application; Spaces, an intuitive new feature used to create groups of applications and instantly switch between them; a brand new desktop with Stacks, a new way to easily access files from the Dock; and major enhancements to Mail and iChat(R). .Mac members can use the new Back to My Mac feature to browse and access files on their home computer from a MacBook Air over the Internet while out on the road.

The new MacBook Air embodies Apple's continuing environmental progress with its aluminum enclosure, a material highly desired by recyclers; Apple's first mercury-free LCD display with arsenic-free glass; and brominated flame retardant-free material for the majority of circuit boards as well as PVC-free internal cables. In addition, MacBook Air consumes the least amount of power of any Mac, and its retail box, made primarily from 100 percent post-consumer recycled material, is 56 percent smaller by volume than the previously smallest MacBook packaging.

Pricing & Availability

The new MacBook Air will be shipping in two weeks through the Apple Store(R) (http://www.apple.com/), Apple's retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers for a suggested retail price of $1,799 (US), and includes:

-- 13.3-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with 1280x800 resolution; -- 1.6 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 4MB L2 cache; -- 800 MHz front-side bus; -- 2GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM; -- 80GB hard disk drive with Sudden Motion Sensor; -- Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100; -- Micro-DVI port (includes Micro-DVI to VGA and Micro-DVI to DVI Adapters); -- built-in iSight video camera; -- built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR; -- one USB 2.0 port; -- one headphone port; -- multi-touch TrackPad with support for advanced multi-touch gestures including tap, scroll, pinch, rotate and swipe; and -- 45 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter.

Build-to-order options and accessories include the ability to upgrade to a 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor; 64GB solid state drive, MacBook Air SuperDrive, Apple USB Ethernet Adapter, Apple USB Modem, Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter, Apple Remote and the AppleCare Protection Plan. Additional build-to-order options also include pre-installed copies of iWork '08, Logic(R) Express 8, Final Cut(R) Express 4 and Aperture(TM) 1.5.

*Battery life depends on configuration and use. See http://www.apple.com/batteries for more information. AirPort Extreme is based on an IEEE 802.11n draft specification. Actual performance will vary based on range, connection rate, site conditions, size of network and other factors.

(C) 2008 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, MacBook, iSight, Safari, AirPort Extreme, SuperDrive, iTunes, iPod, iPhone, MagSafe, iLife, iPhoto, iMovie, Leopard, Time Machine, iChat, Apple Store, Logic, Final Cut and Aperture are trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Apple

CONTACT: Press, Anuj Nayar, +1-408-974-8388, anuj@apple.com, or Lynn
Fox, +1-408-974-4300, lfox@apple.com, both of Apple

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

Apple Announces Major Software Upgrade for iPod touch

MACWORLD SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Apple(R) today announced a major software upgrade for the iPod(R) touch, making the best iPod into even more -- the world's best Wi-Fi mobile device. iPod touch customers already have the most advanced mobile web browser in the world with Safari(TM), and now Apple is adding five more great mobile applications -- Mail, Maps, Stocks, Weather and Notes. The iPod touch software upgrade also includes new features such as Web Clips, a customizable home screen and beginning today, the ability to watch iTunes(R) Movie Rentals. New iPod touch products shipping from the factory will include the software upgrade and existing iPod touch customers can get the software upgrade for $19.99 by purchasing and downloading it from iTunes (http://www.itunes.com/).

"These amazing new mobile applications make iPod touch not only the best iPod, but the best Wi-Fi mobile device in the world," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "With its revolutionary touch interface and software, plus its stunning 3.5 inch screen, iPod touch is evolving into the first mainstream Wi-Fi mobile platform of the 21st century."

Mail on iPod touch is a rich HTML email client that fetches email in the background from most POP3 or IMAP mail services and displays photos and graphics along with the text of the email. Users can configure Mail for Google's Gmail, Yahoo! Mail, .Mac Mail or most POP or IMAP based mail services with just a few clicks.

Maps on iPod touch features the ability to automatically find your current location using nearby Wi-Fi base stations*, and use it as a starting or ending point for directions or to find local points of interest. Users can get real-time traffic conditions, and view maps in map or satellite view, or a hybrid view which combines map and satellite views so you can see major street names overlaid on satellite imagery.

Stocks and Weather allow users to access live stock and weather reports at their fingertips, and Notes lets you jot down information on-the-go using the intelligent keyboard.

The iPod touch home screen can now be customized, allowing users to reorder and add new icons, with support for up to nine different home screens which they can easily flick between. With the new Web Clips feature, you can even create custom icons on your home screen for your favorite websites. Web Clips are a great way to easily track web sites that you frequently check such as news, blogs, sports sites, movie listings and more.

With Apple's new iTunes Movie Rentals, movie fans can rent movies on their computer, easily and quickly transfer them to their iPod touch, and watch them anywhere on iPod touch's gorgeous 3.5 inch screen. Users can also now navigate forward or backward through their movies by chapters, select alternate language tracks and view subtitles, if available.

Pricing & Availability

The software upgrade for iPod touch is available immediately. New iPod touch products shipping from the factory will include the software upgrade and existing iPod touch customers can get the software upgrade for $19.99 by purchasing and downloading it from iTunes (http://www.itunes.com/). iTunes Movie Rentals are available in the US only. Further information for iPod touch can be found at http://www.apple.com/ipod.

*Availability and precision of Maps positioning features will vary depending on actual location.

Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award- winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone.

(C) 2008 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, iPod, Safari and iTunes are trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Apple

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Natalie Kerris, +1-408-974-6877, nat@apple.com, both of Apple

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

Apple Introduces New Apple TV Software & Lowers Price to $229Rent High Definition Movies Directly from Your Widescreen TV

MACWORLD SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Apple(R) today unveiled all new software for Apple TV(R) that allows movie fans to rent movies on the iTunes(R) Store directly from their widescreen TV, and lowered the price of Apple TV to just $229. With iTunes Movie Rentals and Apple TV, users can just click a button on their remote to effortlessly rent movies from a catalog of over 1,000 titles by the end of February, including over 100 titles in stunning high definition video with 5.1 Dolby Digital surround sound, with no computer required. DVD-quality iTunes Movie Rentals are $2.99 for library titles and $3.99 for new releases, and high definition versions are just one dollar more with library titles at $3.99 and new releases at $4.99. Apple will provide the new Apple TV software free of charge to existing Apple TV owners when it releases the new Apple TV priced at $229 in about two weeks.

"With the new Apple TV and iTunes Movie Rentals, movie lovers can rent DVD-quality or stunning HD movies from their couch with just a click of a button," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "No more driving to the video store or waiting for DVDs to arrive in the mail."

iTunes Movie Rentals feature iTunes' legendary ease of use, which makes discovering and enjoying movie rentals as simple and easy as buying music on iTunes. Once a movie is rented, it starts downloading from the iTunes Store directly to Apple TV, and users with a fast Internet connection can start viewing the movie in seconds. Customers have up to 30 days to start watching it, and once a movie has been started customers have 24 hours to finish it -- or watch it multiple times.

With Apple TV, users can also view photos from their computers, Flickr and .Mac Web Galleries on their widescreen TV as slideshows or screen savers, and anytime photos are updated on Flickr or .Mac, they are automatically updated on Apple TV. Apple TV users can now browse and enjoy the iTunes Store podcast directory of over 125,000 video and audio podcasts, view over 50 million originally created videos from YouTube or choose from a selection of six million songs, over 600 TV shows and 10,000 music videos to purchase directly from their Apple TV. Purchases downloaded to Apple TV are automatically synced back to iTunes on the user's computer for enjoyment on their computer, all current generation iPods* or iPhone(TM).

Apple TV easily connects to a broad range of widescreen TVs and home theater systems and comes standard with HDMI, component video, analog and optical audio ports. Using high-speed AirPort(R) 802.11 wireless networking, Apple TV now automatically plays all of your iTunes content without setup or management**.

Pricing & Availability

The new Apple TV software will be available as a free automatic download to all Apple TV customers later this month. Apple TV, which includes the Apple Remote, is available from the Apple Store(R) (http://www.apple.com/), Apple's retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers for a suggested retail price of $229 (US) for the 40GB model and $329 (US) for the 160GB model (US and Canada). Apple TV requires an 802.11g/n wireless network or 10/100 Base-T Ethernet networking, a broadband Internet connection and a high definition widescreen TV. iPod(R) games will not play on Apple TV. iTunes Movie Rentals are available in the US only.

*Movie rentals work on iPod classic, iPod nano with video and iPod touch.

**Compatible with 802.11b/g/n. Based on an IEEE 802.11n draft specification. Wireless video streaming requires an 802.11g/n network.

(C) 2008 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, Apple TV, iTunes, iPhone, AirPort, Apple Store and iPod are trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Apple

CONTACT: Tom Neumayr, +1-408-974-1972, tneumayr@apple.com, or Natalie
Kerris, +1-408-974-6877, nat@apple.com, both of Apple

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

Attunity Schedules Fourth Quarter, 2007 Earnings Release

BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, January 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Attunity, Ltd. , a leading provider of enterprise-class software for application and data integration, and workplace solutions in the Composite Applications market, announced today that they will report fourth quarter 2007 operating results on Wednesday, January 23rd 2008, at approximately 8:00 a.m. EST.

The company has also scheduled a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EST on that date.

To participate in the call, U.S. callers can dial 800-706-7741 and international callers can dial +1-617-614-3471 and enter the pass code 84076083 five minutes prior to the start time.

The call will be available for replay through February 23, 2008 by dialing 888-286-8010 (in the US) or +1-617-801-6888 (international) and entering the pass code 85332652. This call will also be broadcast live on the Internet. To register and view the Web cast, go to http://www.attunity.com/investor_relations. An online replay will be available approximately two hours after the call.

About Attunity

Attunity (NASDAQ-CM: ATTU) has delivered sophisticated data integration solutions for nearly 20 years and today is at the forefront of the Composite Applications market focused on the business workplace, with its flagship product Attunity InFocus. With Attunity InFocus, organizations can develop sophisticated workplace-focused applications that make business managers at all levels more effective by giving them the information, context, activity and collaboration tools to resolve the business problems that dominate their day.

With successful deployments of its software products at thousands of organizations worldwide, Attunity provides enterprise-class software directly and indirectly through a number of strategic and OEM agreements with global-class partners such as HP, IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, Business Objects and Cognos.

Headquartered in Boston, Attunity serves its customers via offices in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific and through a network of local partners. For more information, please visit us at http://www.attunity.com/

For more information: Andy Bailey, VP Marketing Attunity +1-781-213-5204 andy.bailey@attunity.com Dror Elkayam, VP Finance Attunity +972-9-899-3000 dror.elkayam@attunity.com

Attunity Ltd

CONTACT: For more information: Andy Bailey, VP Marketing, Attunity,
+1-781-213-5204, andy.bailey@attunity.com; Dror Elkayam, VP Finance,
Attunity, +972-9-899-3000, dror.elkayam@attunity.com

Verizon Wireless Opens Communications Store in Stratford, Connecticut

WILMINGTON, Mass., Jan. 15 /PRNewswire/ In response to growing demand for the company's voice and data products and services, Verizon Wireless has opened a location in Stratford, Connecticut. Located inside the BJ's Wholesale Club at 955 Ferry Boulevard, the store is open Monday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and can be reached at (203) 380-2666.

"This expansion represents our commitment to provide customers with increased convenience and an accessible, knowledgeable sales staff," commented Verizon Wireless store manager Kate Nadirali. "Demand for our wireless services continues to grow as customers leverage the value of our service plans with options for unlimited text, picture, video and instant messaging to anyone on any network in the United States."

Nadirali will oversee a staff of five employees. The store features the full range of Verizon Wireless products and is fully staffed for customer service, allowing customers to speak with Verizon Wireless' highly trained representatives about their wireless needs.

Since 2000 Verizon Wireless has invested more than $2 billion throughout the six states of New England to enhance wireless capacity and coverage. Nationally the company invests more than $1 billion every 90 days to stay ahead of the growing demand for Verizon Wireless voice and data services. The company's ongoing network investment now totals more than $40 billion nationally over the past seven years.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Michael Murphy, +1-781-932-1213, or Marcia Simon,
+1-860-399-0191, for Verizon Wireless

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

Apple Announces Time CapsuleWireless Backup for all Your Macs

MACWORLD SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Apple(R) today introduced Time Capsule, a backup appliance that automatically and wirelessly backs up everything on one or more Macs running Leopard(TM), the latest release of Apple's Mac OS(R) X operating system including the amazing Time Machine(TM) automatic backup software. Time Capsule combines an 802.11n base station with a server grade hard disk in one small package. Simply plug it in, then easily set up automatic wireless backup for every Mac(R) in your house to a single Time Capsule with just a few clicks. Time Capsule offers the benefits of a full-featured 802.11n Wi-Fi base station, and comes in two models: a 500 gigabyte model for just $299 and a 1 terabyte model for just $499.

"Bring Time Capsule home, plug it in, click a few buttons on your Macs and voila -- all the Macs in your house are being backed up automatically, every hour of every day," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "With Time Capsule and Time Machine, all your irreplaceable photos, movies and documents are automatically protected and incredibly easy to retrieve if they are ever lost."

Built to work seamlessly with Time Machine, Time Capsule lets users wirelessly back up all of the data on their Macs, find lost files and even restore all of their software. In the event a file is lost, users can wirelessly search back through time to find deleted files, applications, photos and other digital media and then instantly restore the file. If it's ever necessary, Leopard can also easily restore an entire system from the Time Machine backup on Time Capsule.

In addition to being the best way to back up a Mac, Time Capsule is also a full-featured Wi-Fi base station with the latest 802.11n technology. Delivering up to five times the performance and twice the range of 802.11g, 802.11n* is built in to Apple's iMac(R) desktop and the entire Mac notebook line up, including MacBook(R), MacBook Pro and the new MacBook Air. Time Capsule features a sleek design with a built-in power supply and connections to print wirelessly to a USB printer. With Time Capsule, it's very easy for users to create a secure, wireless network for up to 50 users and set security restrictions such as Internet access limits for children's computers.

At $299 for a 500GB model and $499 for a 1TB model and a fully integrated 802.11n AirPort Extreme(R) Base Station, Time Capsule can serve as a backup solution for multiple computers as well as the backbone for a high-speed, 802.11n wireless network, making it effortless and affordable for everyone at home, school or work to protect their digital files.

Additional Time Capsule features include: -- dual-band antennas for 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz frequencies; -- three Gigabit LAN ports; -- one Gigabit Ethernet WAN port; -- one USB 2.0 port; -- Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA-2), 128-bit WEP encryption; and -- a built-in NAT firewall supporting NAT-PMP for features like Back to My Mac. Pricing & Availability

Time Capsule will be available in February through the Apple Store(R) (http://www.apple.com/), at Apple's retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers for a suggested retail price of $299 (US) for a 500GB hard drive and $499 (US) for a 1TB hard drive.

*Time Capsule is based on an IEEE 802.11n draft specification. Actual performance will vary based on range, connection rate, site conditions, size of network and other factors.

(C) 2008 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, Leopard, Time Machine, iMac, MacBook, Airport Extreme and Apple Store are trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be trade-marks of their respective owners.

Apple

CONTACT: Anuj Nayar, +1-408-974-8388, anuj@apple.com, or Lynn Fox,
+1-408-974-4300, lfox@apple.com, both of Apple

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

Apple Premieres iTunes Movie Rentals With All Major Film StudiosNew Apple TV Software Lets You Rent Movies Directly from Your Widescreen TV

MACWORLD SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Apple(R) today announced iTunes(R) Movie Rentals featuring movies from all the major movie studios including 20th Century Fox, The Walt Disney Studios, Warner Bros., Paramount, Universal Studios Home Entertainment, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Lionsgate and New Line Cinema. Users can rent movies for as low as $2.99 and watch them on their Macs or PCs, all current generation iPods*, iPhone(TM) and Apple TV(R). iTunes Movie Rentals launches today and will offer over 1,000 titles by the end of February, including over 100 titles in stunning high definition video with 5.1 Dolby Digital surround sound which users can rent directly from their widescreen TV using Apple TV. iTunes Movie Rentals are priced at $2.99 for library titles and $3.99 for new releases, and high definition versions are just one dollar more with library titles at $3.99 and new releases at $4.99.

"iTunes Movie Rentals instantly brings great movies from all the major studios directly to your iPod, iPhone, TV or computer -- without having to drive to the video store or wait for DVDs to arrive in the mail," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "Movie lovers can now discover and enjoy movies as simply and easily as music lovers discover and enjoy music today on iTunes."

"Apple has created an incredibly easy and innovative way to rent and enjoy movies," said Jim Gianopulos, chairman and chief executive officer of Fox Filmed Entertainment. "Millions of movie lovers will be able to watch wonderful movies from Fox and the other major studios whenever and wherever they want, be it on their computer, TV, iPod or iPhone."

iTunes Movie Rentals feature iTunes' legendary ease of use, which makes discovering and enjoying movie rentals as simple and easy as buying music on iTunes has always been. Once a movie is rented, it starts downloading from the iTunes Store directly to iTunes or Apple TV, and users with a fast Internet connection can start viewing the movie in seconds. Customers have up to 30 days to start watching it, and once a movie has been started customers have 24 hours to finish it -- or watch it multiple times.

The all new Apple TV software delivers an entirely new user experience centered around iTunes Movie Rentals, allowing movie fans to rent and watch movies right from their widescreen TV, with no computer required. Users can also view photos from their computers, Flickr and .Mac Web Galleries on their widescreen TV as slideshows or screen savers, and anytime photos are updated on Flickr or .Mac they are automatically updated on Apple TV. Apple TV users can now browse and enjoy the iTunes Store podcast directory of over 125,000 video and audio podcasts, view over 50 million originally created videos from YouTube, or choose from a selection of six million songs, over 600 TV shows and 10,000 music videos to purchase directly from their Apple TV. Purchases downloaded to Apple TV are automatically synced back to iTunes on the user's computer for enjoyment on their computer, iPod(R) or iPhone.

Pricing & Availability

Movie rentals from the iTunes Store for Mac(R) or Windows require iTunes 7.6, available as a free download immediately from http://www.itunes.com/. iTunes Movie Rentals require a valid credit card with a billing address in the country of purchase. iTunes Movie Rentals are available in the US only and are $2.99 (US) for library titles and $3.99 (US) for new releases, and high definition versions are priced just one dollar more with library titles at $3.99 (US) and new releases at $4.99 (US).

The new Apple TV software will be available as a free automatic download to all Apple TV customers later this month. Apple TV, which includes the Apple Remote, is available from the Apple Store(R) (http://www.apple.com/), Apple's retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers for a suggested retail price $229 (US) for the 40GB model, and for $329 for the 160GB model. Apple TV requires an 802.11g/n wireless network or 10/100 Base-T Ethernet networking, a broadband Internet connection and a high definition widescreen TV. iPod games will not play on Apple TV.

*Movie rentals work on iPod classic, iPod nano with video and iPod touch.

**Compatible with 802.11b/g/n. Based on an IEEE 802.11n draft specification. Wireless video streaming requires an 802.11g/n network.

(C) 2008 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, iTunes, iPhone, Apple TV, iPod, AirPort and Apple Store are trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Apple

CONTACT: Tom Neumayr, +1-408-974-1972, tneumayr@apple.com, or Natalie
Kerris, +1-408-974-6877, nat@apple.com, both of Apple

Web site: http://www.apple.com/
http://www.itunes.com/

Apple Enhances Revolutionary iPhone With Software Update

MACWORLD SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Apple(R) today announced a free software update for its revolutionary iPhone(TM) that allows users to automatically find their location using the redesigned Maps application*; text message multiple people in one message; create Web Clips for their favorite websites; customize their home screen; and watch movies rented from the new iTunes(R) Movie Rentals right on their iPhone. With its revolutionary multi-touch user interface and pioneering software, users can easily add significant new features to their iPhone through software updates whenever an update becomes available. New iPhone products shipping from the factory will include the software update and existing iPhone customers will automatically get the update for free when they sync their iPhone with iTunes (http://www.itunes.com/).

"iPhone doesn't stand still -- we're making it better and better all the time," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "We've delighted millions of users with this revolutionary and magical product and it's great to share these improvements with them."

Maps, one of the most popular and helpful applications on iPhone, has a new interface that is simpler and easier to use and adds incredible new features such as the ability to find your location automatically. With just the tap of a button, iPhone can now triangulate your position using nearby Wi-Fi base stations or cellular towers. You can use this as a starting or ending point for directions or to find local points of interest. The new hybrid map view combines map view and satellite view so you can see major street names overlaid on satellite imagery.

Users can now create Web Clips -- icons on the home screen that take you directly to your favorite websites, including to the exact spot you have zoomed into. Web Clips are a great way to easily track websites that you frequently check such as news, blogs, sports sites and movie listings. In addition, users can now customize their home screen by repositioning any of the icons, and even create up to nine different home screens that they can easily flick between.

iPhone's new software update also adds the ability to send the same SMS text message to multiple people, and iPhone saves a history of your text messages, so with one tap you can send a new message to the same group.

With Apple's new iTunes Movie Rentals, movie fans can rent movies on their computer, easily and quickly transfer them to their iPhone, and watch them anywhere on iPhone's gorgeous 3.5 inch screen. Users can also now navigate forward or backward through their movies by chapters, select alternate language tracks and view subtitles, if available.

Pricing & Availability

The iPhone software update 1.1.3 is available immediately for free via iTunes 7.5 or later for all existing iPhone customers in the US, UK, Germany and France. New iPhone products shipping from the factory will include the software update and existing iPhone customers will automatically get the update for free when they sync their iPhone with iTunes (http://www.itunes.com/). iTunes Movie Rentals are available in the US only. Further information for iPhone can be found at http://www.apple.com/iphone.

*Availability and precision of Maps positioning features will vary depending on actual location.

(C) 2008 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, iPhone and iTunes are trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Apple

CONTACT: Press, Jennifer Bowcock, +1-408-974-9758, jennifer.b@apple.com,
or Natalie Kerris, +1-408-974-6877, nat@apple.com, both of Apple

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

Oprah Winfrey and Discovery Communications to Form New Joint Venture: 'OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network'OWN to Premiere in 2009 with Distribution in 70 Million U.S. Homes Will Be Simulcast in HD and Includes the Power of Oprah.com

CHICAGO and SILVER SPRING, Md., Jan. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- In an unprecedented deal, Oprah Winfrey and Discovery Communications announced plans today to create "OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network." The new multi-platform media venture will be designed to entertain, inform and inspire people to live their best lives. OWN will debut in 2009 in more than 70 million homes, on what is currently the Discovery Health Channel. The venture will also include the award-winning digital platform, Oprah.com.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080115/NETU083LOGO )

"Fifteen years ago, I wrote in my journal that one day I would create a television network, as I always felt my show was just the beginning of what the future could hold," said Oprah Winfrey, who will serve as chairman of OWN. "For me, the launch of 'The Oprah Winfrey Network' is the evolution of the work I've been doing on television all these years and a natural extension of my show."

"There is no stronger voice than Oprah Winfrey in engaging, motivating and connecting people to live healthier lives. Oprah has inspired me personally, and through this new venture, Oprah's talent and drive will have a dedicated multimedia platform to empower, engage and connect with people on-air and on- line," said David Zaslav, President and CEO of Discovery Communications. "At Discovery, our goals are to improve the quality of the networks while expanding the reach and success of our web presence. This venture does both, and having Oprah as Chairman and creative leader makes OWN a very unique property in a crowded media landscape."

OWN's mission is to create multiple platforms for women, men and their families with a purpose and a passion: to celebrate life, to inspire and entertain, empowering viewers around the world to live their best lives, and by doing so, lift the lives of those around them in ever-widening circles.

In addition to providing her talent, and personal commitment, Winfrey will have full editorial control over the joint venture and will be responsible for OWN's programming, branding and creative vision.

Winfrey will serve as Chairman of The Oprah Winfrey Network, LLC and the venture will be 50/50 owned by Discovery and Harpo. This is a cashless transaction and The Oprah Winfrey Network, LLC will be an independent company.

Discovery Communications will contribute to the venture the Discovery Health Channel as well as handle distribution, origination and other operational requirements for the proposed venture. Both organizations will contribute advertising sales services to the venture.

The search for OWN's Chief Executive Officer to oversee day-to-day venture operations will begin immediately.

Oprah.com offers extensive expert advice, interactive workbooks, photos, video, inspirational stories, books and features to more than six million unique visitors with more than 80 million page views per month.

Since its launch in 1999, Discovery Health has given viewers access to the world of medicine, health and wellness through voices of experience and stories of inspiration. Historically, the ratings and audience share for Discovery Health has been less than 20% of the total ratings of viewers watching the Discovery Channel or TLC.

Additional information regarding the formation of "OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network" will be available on a media conference call -- with Oprah Winfrey and David Zaslav -- which is being held today, January 15, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern / 12:00 p.m. Central / 10:00 a.m. Pacific. The call may be accessed by dialing 866-725-8019 (for domestic callers) or 702-477-6075 (for international callers) and using the conference ID: 31240348.

About Harpo

Harpo Productions, Inc. produces the number one rated, award-winning "The Oprah Winfrey Show," creates and develops original TV programming, and operates Oprah.com, a premier women's lifestyle website. Harpo Print, LLC and Hearst Magazines publish the monthly O, The Oprah Magazine and quarterly O at Home publications. Harpo Films, Inc. produces feature films as well as top- rated telefilms under the "Oprah Winfrey Presents" banner. Harpo Radio, Inc. produces "Oprah & Friends" (Channel 156) on XM Satellite Radio.

About Discovery Communications

Discovery Communications is the number-one nonfiction media company reaching more than 1.5 billion cumulative subscribers in over 170 countries. Discovery's 100-plus worldwide networks are led by Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, The Science Channel, Discovery Health and HD Theater, with digital media properties including HowStuffWorks.com. Discovery Communications is owned by Discovery Holding Company , Advance/Newhouse Communications and John S. Hendricks, Discovery's founder and chairman. For more information, please visit http://www.discoverycommunications.com/.

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CONTACT: Lisa Halliday, +1-312-633-1182, or Angela DePaul,
+1-312-633-1182, both of Harpo Inc.; or David Leavy, +1-240-662-5101, or
Catherine Frymark, +1-240-662-2934, both of Discovery Communications

Web site: http://www.discoverycommunications.com/
http://www.oprah.com/

Xantrex receives $25 million purchase order from North American wind turbine manufacturer

VANCOUVER, Jan. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Xantrex Technology Inc. (TSX:XTX) announced today that it has received a purchase order valued at $25 million from a leading North American wind turbine manufacturer to supply multi-megawatt power converters. Xantrex expects to ship most of the wind converters in 2008 beginning in the second quarter. In the first quarter of 2008, we expect to ship $3 million of the remaining wind converters from the $12 million May 2007 purchase order.

"Wind products are an integral part of our Renewable Power portfolio," said Mossadiq S. Umedaly, Xantrex Chairman, "and the fast-growing North American wind market is clearly a strategic target. We are pleased with the increased size of the order for our wind business in 2008."

Xantrex wind converters efficiently and reliably convert and control variable power from wind turbine generators into high-quality AC power for the utility grid.

Xantrex CEO John Wallace commented, "This significant increase in the size of the purchase order demonstrates that Xantrex has proven itself as an excellent supply partner for wind converters. We are looking forward to continuing our relationship at the new higher level."

Wind energy is one of the fastest growing renewable energy sources around the world. In the U.S. for 2007, industry observers expect installed wind energy capacity to have risen by 30%. Compared with fossil fuels, wind energy offers a superior emissions profile, including mitigation of global warming, attractive life-cycle costs, and secure sourcing.

About Xantrex

Xantrex Technology Inc. (http://www.xantrex.com/) is a world leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of advanced power electronic products and systems for the renewable, programmable, mobile, and portable power markets. The company's products convert and control raw electrical power from any central, distributed, renewable, or backup power source into high-quality power required by electronic and electrical equipment. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, the company has facilities in Arlington, Washington; Livermore and San Diego, California; Elkhart, Indiana; Barcelona, Spain; and Reading, England. Xantrex is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "XTX".

Note that this news release may contain forward-looking statements related to Xantrex Technology Inc. Such statements reflect the current views of Xantrex with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in these forward-looking statements.

CONTACT: Donna Clark, (604) 422-2601, donna.clark@xantrex.com

Xantrex Technology Inc.

CONTACT: Donna Clark, (604) 422-2601, donna.clark@xantrex.com

Stratos Introduces New SCADA VSAT Service for Oil, Gas and Utility Markets- New DataSat II from Stratos shared-hub service features improved performance, proactive monitoring and 24x7 support -

BETHESDA, MD, Jan. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Stratos Global Corp. (TSX: SGB), the leading global provider of advanced mobile and fixed-site remote communications solutions, today introduced its DataSat II(TM) shared-hub VSAT service to support supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) applications for U.S. upstream oil, gas and utility companies.

Based on Gilat's high-performance SkyEdge VSAT platform, DataSat II from Stratos offers acceleration, VPN, QoS, high inbound data rates, improved access scheme and modulations to maximize the performance of IP or serial-based SCADA, remote monitoring, intranet and VoIP applications.

DataSat II is the newest application-centric network solution from Stratos. It supports applications for data collection and monitoring of remote assets - including utility substations and oil or gas pipelines. In addition to custom solutions, Stratos also offers enhanced IP or serial polling and 24x7 network monitoring from its Denver Network Operations Center (NOC). The NOC is staffed with trained, experienced operators who ensure the highest possible network availability.

DataSat II from Stratos is available with affordable flat-rate pricing and improved performance, providing customers with up to 256 kbps. The high-bandwidth VSAT platform features IP or serial platforms with either fixed or self-deploying antenna systems. Durable, weatherproof VSAT enclosures are also available.

"Stratos has a long, successful history serving the upstream oil and gas market. The introduction of DataSat II demonstrates our ability to meet growing industry demand for VSAT services that host a variety of upstream applications," said John Prentice, Stratos Senior Vice President, Broadband Services. "We expect this new service will appeal to a large portion of our existing client base and also attract many new customers."

In addition to its comprehensive portfolio of products for the oil and gas industry, Stratos offers a wide range of value-added services that are tailored to the individual customer. These include around-the-clock customer support, web browsing, automatic information compression and shore-side Internet access. Optional voice and fax services include Dynamic DNS, to-mobile calling, instant messaging and specialized telex and graphical fax gateways.

About Stratos

Stratos is the world's trusted leader for vital communications. With more than a century of service, Stratos offers the most powerful and extensive portfolio of remote communications solutions including mobile and fixed satellite and microwave services. More than 20,000 customers use Stratos products and industry-leading value-added services to optimize communications performance. Stratos serves U.S. and international government, military, first responder, NGO, oil and gas, industrial, maritime, aeronautical, enterprise, and media users on seven continents and across the world's oceans. For more information visit http://www.stratosglobal.com/.

Stratos Global Corporation

CONTACT: Media Contact: Carla Riggs, Director, Marketing Communications,
Ph. (709) 748-4857, carla.riggs@stratosglobal.com

Cyberlux to Provide Task Lighting for New York City's New 911 Public Safety Answering CenterCyberlux Selected as Task Lighting Solution Provider for NYC's High Profile 911 Call Center Project

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Jan. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cyberlux Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: CYBL) , a leading provider of LED lighting solutions, announced today that the Company has been selected to provide portable task lighting for the City of New York's new 911 Public Safety Answering Center. Selected by Evans Consoles, the manufacturer of the new 911 Dispatch Command Consoles, the Cyberlux Portable LED Task Light will illuminate the work environment of the new 911 public safety call taking and dispatching operators. Cyberlux received an initial order from Evans Consoles for 355 units valued at over $64,000.

Evans Consoles (http://www.evansonline.com/), the world leader in the design and manufacture of mission-critical custom control room solutions, selected Cyberlux to develop the LED Task Light in order to meet the energy-efficiency, durability and performance requirements of the new City of New York 911 Public Safety Answering Center (PSAC). Through the Cyberlux military specification (milspec) design/build process, Evans Consoles and Cyberlux collaborated to develop a lighting solution for the public safety call center market. The resulting milspec LED Task Light will replace the traditional fluorescent task lighting fixtures typically used in existing call centers.

The milspec LED Task Light performs for over 50,000 hours without a lighting element replacement, and operates with up to 52% more energy efficiency on low lighting levels and up to 31% more energy efficiency on high lighting levels when compared to traditional fluorescent task lighting. The Cyberlux milspec LED Task Lighting products provide up to 1000 lumens of illumination with 12 watts of power and utilize a patent-pending thermal management system for optimal lighting performance.

In addition, this Cyberlux milspec LED Task Light is the only LED task light available that is compatible with the Johnson Controls Personal Environments control center. The Johnson Control system is typically used by call center operators, including those in New York City, to control lighting, heating and air conditioning within their personal operating environment. The dual-arm milspec LED Task Light is adjustable and adaptable to any call center operator's lighting needs and is dimmed and controlled using the Johnson Controls system to vary the amount of light according to task.

"We are very pleased to partner with Evans Consoles to deliver this world- class milspec LED Task Lighting solution to a significant customer such as the City of New York. The new mission-critical 911 Call Center project is an example of the commercial product design/build capability that Cyberlux Corporation offers to customers such as Evans Consoles and the City of New York," said Mark Schmidt, president of Cyberlux. "Evans Consoles is a market leader, and we look forward to growing our business relationship as well as our distribution of milspec LED Task Lighting solutions as the need for next- generation energy-efficient lighting products continues to accelerate," continued Schmidt.

About Evans Consoles:

Founded in 1980 and privately owned, Evans Consoles (http://www.evansonline.com/) is the world leader in the design and manufacture of custom control room solutions for mission-critical and other technology-intensive environments. Over the last 27 years, Evans Consoles has provided console and control room solutions to virtually every industry and is the custom solution provider of choice for many of these industries. In 2006, the Company was awarded the coveted Aerospace supplier award from NASA, the first time a Canadian Company has ever been given this prestigious award. Evans Consoles' solutions are unparalleled in the control room industry when it comes to innovative designs, ergonomic considerations and overall quality and durability. Every console is designed and manufactured to withstand the most demanding 24/7 environments while ensuring maximum call center operator effectiveness. Evans Consoles control room and call center solutions are tailored to the Air Traffic Control and 911 Dispatch markets and the specific day-to-day demands and unique equipment requirements.

About Cyberlux Corporation

Cyberlux Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: CYBL) has created breakthrough LED lighting technology that provides the most energy efficient and cost effective lighting solutions available today for consumer, commercial and military uses. The Military and Homeland Security products deliver unique, covert, and advanced visible lighting capability for threat detection, force and asset protection, and first responder deployment. Cyberlux uses solid- state semiconductors, trademarked as its diodal(tm) lighting elements, which consume 75% less energy than incandescent lighting elements and perform for over 20 years in contrast to 750 hours for conventional bulbs. For more information, please visit http://www.cyberlux.com/.

Investor Contact: Richard Brown, rbrown@cyberlux.com / 617-314-7379

This news release contains forward-looking statements. Actual results could vary materially from those expected due to a variety of risk factors, including, but not limited to, the Company's ability to expand its production capabilities concurrent with product orders. The Company's business is subject to significant risks and uncertainties discussed more thoroughly in Cyberlux Corporation's SEC filings, including but not limited to, its report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2006 and its 10 QSB for the quarter ended September 30, 2007. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements, which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Cyberlux Corporation

CONTACT: Investor Contact: Richard Brown of Cyberlux Corporation,
+1-617-314-7379, rbrown@cyberlux.com

Web site: http://www.cyberlux.com/
http://www.evansonline.com/

U.S. Air Force Selects Harris Corporation for $410 Million Network and Space Operations and Maintenance Program

FALLS CHURCH, Va., Jan. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation , an international communications and information technology company, has been selected by the U.S. Air Force for the Network and Space Operations and Maintenance (NSOM) program. The NSOM program contains a base contract and six options that bring the potential overall value to $410 million over six-and-a-half-years. Harris will provide operations and maintenance support to the 50th Space Wing's Air Force Satellite Control Network at locations around the world.

The 50th Space Wing's Air Force Satellite Control Network (AFSCN), based in Colorado Springs, is a global, continuously operational network of ground stations, operational control nodes, and communications links that support launch, and command and control of various space programs managed by the Department of Defense and other national security space organizations. It is responsible for providing readiness, launch, early orbit/on-orbit support, and anomaly resolution for a variety of military satellite constellations.

"The Harris team has delivered high levels of maintenance and service performance during the past seven years while supporting the 50th Space Wing on the Mission Communications and Operations Maintenance (MCOM) and Operational Space Services and Support (OSSS) programs," said Ted Hengst, president of Harris Information Technology Services. "NSOM includes a majority of the MCOM and OSSS programs, and we look forward to continuing this relationship with the 50th Space Wing."

The Harris IT Services-led NSOM team is comprised of Lockheed Martin Information Technology, L-3 Communications Titan Group, Faith Enterprises Incorporated, ASRC Aerospace, Arctic Slope World Services, Nortel Government Solutions, and Gunther Douglas.

In 2000, Harris was awarded the original OSSS program. Under the OSSS contract, Harris has been providing operations, maintenance and support services to the Air Force Satellite Control Network and Global Positioning System (GPS) ground networks, including organizational level maintenance at all ground stations assigned to the AFSCN and GPS networks.

In 2002, Harris was awarded the MCOM program. Under the MCOM contract, Harris has been providing operations and maintenance services for the Air Force Satellite Control Network's communications functions at Schriever Air Force Base in Colorado and Onizuka Air Force Station in California.

Harris Information Technology Services is a leading provider of IT and communications services to defense, intelligence, homeland security, and civil customers. With 3,000 professionals operating at locations worldwide, the business supports large-scale, mission-critical networks with technical expertise and unparalleled customer commitment through the full technology lifecycle.

About Harris Corporation

Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has annual revenue of over $4 billion and 16,000 employees - including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications(TM) products, systems, and services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at http://www.harris.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that reflect management's current expectations, assumptions and estimates of future performance and economic conditions. Such statements are made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The company cautions investors that any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results and future trends to differ materially from those matters expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Statements about the expected value of the program to Harris are forward-looking and involve risks and uncertainties. Harris disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Harris Corporation

CONTACT: Sleighton Meyer of Harris Information Technology Services,
+1-321-727-6514, sleighton.meyer@harris.com, or Jim Burke, Corporate
Headquarters, +1-321-727-9131, jim.burke@harris.com, or Marc Raimondi of
Harris Corporation - Washington, D.C., +1-703-739-1738,
marc.raimondi@harris.com

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

Tollgrade Launches Distribution Grid Monitoring Product Line at Power Industry Event in Tampa January 22 - 24LightHouse(TM) Sensor Technology Applies Tollgrade's Centralized Test Expertise Continuous Grid Intelligence to Improve Reliability and Increase Efficiency for Utilities

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tollgrade Communications, Inc. today announced the launch of a new centralized remote monitoring system, called LightHouse(TM), as an innovative means for electric power utilities to deploy technology to provide real-time grid intelligence, immediately detect faults, help to minimize the impact of outages and optimize utilization of assets, with a goal to improve overall efficiency of energy delivery.

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A LightHouse sensor, mounted directly on the electrical conductor, will continuously monitor key circuit parameters and transmit data over a wireless network to a central location, reducing time of detecting a problem on the grid, identifying its location and restoring service. The new LightHouse system will be introduced by Tollgrade officials at the DistribuTECH Conference & Exhibition, a national trade show for the power distribution industry, which will be held in Tampa, Florida, January 22 - 24, 2008, at Booth # 323.

"Today, utilities face unprecedented challenges from regulators and customers to improve reliability and quality, and to increase efficiency," said Joseph Ferrara, Tollgrade's President and CEO. "Our core competency and expertise in centralized test and measurement is a real solution for new markets, such as the power distribution industry, to better drive operational efficiency and improve customer satisfaction," added Ferrara.

"For many years, the distribution grid relied on visual observation from field crews or calls from customers to alert the power company to a problem," said Steven Day, Tollgrade's Executive Director of Marketing.

"We recognized a compelling need for robust and flexible sensor technology in a marketplace that requires continuous performance and in an industry that is seeking ways to optimize the performance of distribution grids," added Day.

"Advanced sensors are an essential element for the intelligent grid. Sensor technology provides utilities with a snapshot of the grid's current status for fault and equipment problem location and historical data to enable better economic decisions about asset operations and maintenance, plus more accurate load research and forecasting," said H. Christine Richards, Senior Research Analyst of Intelligent Grid Strategies at Energy Insights (an IDC Company).

The new LightHouse product line is a system of components that includes a wireless sensor, an aggregator device that collects data, and software that will enable viewing, maintenance and reporting functions in real-time. Several LightHouse pilot deployments are already underway or planned for 2008. The product line has been in development for more than a year and is now available as a beta product for utility evaluation pilot programs. The product is expected to be commercially available during the second half of 2008.

For more information about Tollgrade's new LightHouse product line for the electric power industry, please visit http://www.tollgrade.com/lighthouse, or call 1-800-878-3399.

About Tollgrade

Tollgrade Communications, Inc. is a leading provider of network service assurance products and services for centralized test systems around the world. Tollgrade designs, engineers, markets and supports centralized test systems, test access and status monitoring products, and next generation network assurance technologies for the broadband marketplace. Tollgrade's customers range from the top RBOCs (Regional Bell Operating Companies) and Cable providers, to numerous independent telecom, cable and broadband providers around the world. Tollgrade's network testing, measurement and monitoring solutions support the infrastructure of cable and telecom companies offering current and emerging triple play services, as well as for new markets requiring centralized testing and monitoring. Tollgrade, headquartered near Pittsburgh in Cheswick, Pa., and its products and customer reach span over 300 million embedded access lines, more than any other test and measurement supplier. For more information, visit Tollgrade's web site at http://www.tollgrade.com/

Forward-Looking Statements

The foregoing release contains "forward-looking statements" regarding future events or results within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements concerning the Company's current expectations regarding the expected availability date for new products, and the Company's ability to introduce next generation network technologies into new customer markets and to execute its strategies.

The Company cautions readers that such "forward-looking statements" are, in fact, predictions that are subject to risks and uncertainties and that actual events or results may differ materially from those anticipated events or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any current intention to update its "forward-looking statements," and the estimates and assumptions within them, at any time or for any reason. In particular, the following factors, among others could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the "forward- looking statements:" (a) the inability to gain market acceptance of our new products within a new and untested customer base; (b) the inability to complete or possible delays in completing certain research and development efforts that may be required for product release and general availability; (c) our dependence upon a limited number of third party subcontractors to manufacture certain aspects of the products or third party software providers for the products we sell, including the products which are the subject of this release; and (d) the inability to make changes in business strategy, development plans and product offerings to respond to the needs of the significantly changing markets and network technologies and enter a new market and introduce new products into that market.

Other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those contained in the "forward-looking statements" are included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") including, but not limited to, the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 and any subsequently filed reports. All documents are also available through the SEC's Electronic Data Gathering Analysis and Retrieval system at http://www.sec.gov/ or from the Company's website at http://www.tollgrade.com/.

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CONTACT: Bob Butter, Corporate Communications of Tollgrade
Communications, Office, +1-412-820-1347, Cell, +1-412-736-6186,
bbutter@tollgrade.com

Web site: http://www.tollgrade.com/
http://www.tollgrade.com/lighthouse

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Shift4 Announces Alliance with JDA(R) Software to Offer Premium Payment Processing SuiteStore System Solution Integrates Dollars on the net(R) Payment Gateway

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Shift4 Corporation, a leading developer of enterprise payment solutions, today announced that it has entered into an alliance with JDA(R) Software , a global leader in supply and demand chain solutions. The companies will offer a world-class, gateway- embedded solution that delivers fast, reliable, and secure transaction processing for retailers using Shift4's Dollars on the net real-time payment gateway.

JDA's WinDSS store systems solution integrates Shift4's Dollars on the net payment gateway, helping retailers to lower processing rates and maximize their revenues with greater control and security.

"Dollars on the net ensures that retailers have access to the fastest, most secure authorizations and settlements. With the recently announced expansion of our partnership activities through the JDA Alliance Connection program, our alliance with Shift4 further illustrates our commitment to address increased demand for JDA solutions while leveraging innovative and best-practice solutions within our network for the benefit of our mutual customers," explained Jeffrey Varon, Vice President of Global Alliances for JDA. "We are pleased to be partnering with one of the industry's leading enterprise payment solution providers to offer retailers the most advanced and cost-effective payment processing functionality."

As a leading provider of software applications around the world, JDA continues to align strategic initiatives with leading technologies and deliver software solutions at the lowest total cost of ownership.

"The alliance between JDA and Shift4 is important for all retailers who are serious about data security. This is a great opportunity for retailers of any size to leverage a vertically-focused solution that helps ease compliance concerns and protect the sensitive cardholder information that they are entrusted with. We are proud to partner with JDA Software to give customers a fully featured system that quickly and securely processes credit, debit, check and gift card transactions at a single location or enterprise-wide," stated John Mann, Vice President of Sales for Shift4 Corporation.

About JDA Software Group, Inc.

JDA(R) Software Group, Inc. is focused on helping companies realize real supply chain and revenue management results -- fast. JDA Software delivers integrated merchandising as well as supply chain and revenue management planning, execution, and optimization solutions for the consumer- driven supply chain and services industries. Through its industry leading solutions, leading manufacturers, distributors, retailers and services companies around the world are growing their businesses with greater predictability and more profitably. For more information on JDA Software, visit http://www.jda.com/, contact info@jda.com or call +1.800.479.7382.

About Shift4 Corporation

Shift4, a leading developer of secure financial transaction processing software and services, provides web-based, real-time enterprise payment solutions for leaders in the hospitality, retail, foodservices, auto rental and e-commerce markets. Through connectivity to most major processors, Dollars on the net provides both high speed and low cost authorizations and settlements for credit, debit, check, private label and gift card transactions. Dollars on the net also includes the ability to access, review and edit transactions prior to settlement, as well as a searchable, 24-month archive of transactions for reporting and charge back defense. For more information, contact John Mann, Vice President of Sales, (702) 597-2480 x3419 or jmann@shift4.com, or http://visit/ http://www.shift4.com/.

Shift4 Corporation

CONTACT: Randy Carr, Vice President of Marketing of Shift4 Corporation,
+1-702-597-2480, ext. 3433, randy@shift4.com; or Bill Graulty, Account
Supervisor of Mintz & Hoke, +1-860-679-9761, shift4@mintz-hoke.com, for Shift4
Corporation

Web site: http://www.shift4.com/
http://www.jda.com/

LodgeNet Creates Professional Solutions Group to Plan, Manage and Implement Media and Connectivity Systems for Its CustomersCertified Installation Program To Ensure Effective Design and Implementation of High-Definition Television Systems Also Announced - Supported By Major Television Manufacturers

SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Jan. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- LodgeNet Interactive Corporation today announced the launch of the LodgeNet Professional Solutions Group, a professional service group that will work with customers to plan, manage, and implement High-Definition Television, Broadband Internet and other digital media and content initiatives, helping customers meet the needs of an evolving technology environment. As a part of this announcement, the company also unveiled its new Certified Installation Program. This new offering will leverage the resources of the Professional Solutions Group to provide customers with a turnkey solution that ensures a quality High-Definition experience for hoteliers and their guests.

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As the challenges related to planning and implementing new media and connectivity systems grow in complexity, LodgeNet has increasingly been asked by its customers to assist in planning, design and implementation of new technology solutions that go beyond the basic implementation of video on demand (VOD) systems. The launch of the new Professional Solutions Group was driven by LodgeNet's practical experience with the issues facing partners in both hospitality and healthcare that are considering new media and content solutions for their properties.

Services provided by the Professional Solutions Group include planning and managing all aspects of High-Definition conversion for hotels, offering professional advice and implementation, and ensuring proper selection of hardware and execution of project installations. With the creation of this new department, LodgeNet will now have a team dedicated to providing these services as a dedicated business group in support of its customers' needs.

Over the past few years, LodgeNet has planned and implemented solutions for a wide variety of premier locations, including managing the MATV system design and implementation for The Waldorf=Astoria in New York, the Westin Arlington, and the Westin Boston Waterfront, among others. In addition, LodgeNet has planned and managed system design and implementation projects for a variety of healthcare facilities including, Sanford USD Medical Center (Sioux Falls, SD), Edward Hospital (Naperville, IL), Baylor Medical Center (Plano, TX), and THE HEART HOSPITAL Baylor Plano (Plano, TX).

"In launching the Hyatt Place(TM) brand, we wanted to create a completely new and exciting guest entertainment experience," said Richard Morgan, Senior Vice President of Operations for Hyatt Place. "We chose LodgeNet to help us plan and manage this project based on their 25 years of experience. The result is that our new Hyatt Place guest rooms are a showcase that feature High-Definition entertainment and expanded media connectivity options." "Our project for Hyatt Place exemplifies the growing demand in our industry for upgrading hotel rooms to High-Definition," said Matt Sandvold, Senior Director of Technology and Content Implementation and head of the Professional Solutions Group for LodgeNet Interactive. "We created the LodgeNet Professional Solutions Group to partner with our customers and support their plans to implement High-Definition and other digital solutions in a way that saves them time and money, and offers a premium experience to guests."

Certified Installation Program

The Certified Installation Program was created to address some of the most common requests that customers have made to LodgeNet as they have moved to install High-Definition television systems in their hotels. Over the past two years, customers have regularly asked LodgeNet to "certify" television sets, thinking that if LodgeNet tested a TV in a lab for compatibility with its system, there would be no other major issues to consider with respect to planning and implementing a transition to High-Definition. Unfortunately, lab compatibility with the VOD system is only one of many issues facilities need to consider when planning a High-Definition implementation.

All too often, issues arise in High-Definition installations due to the complexity of designing and implementing new High-Definition systems in hotels, and ensuring proper network design, content compatibility, hardware compatibility and appropriate set-up. The LodgeNet Certified Installation Program will help hoteliers save time and money as they plan and execute their transition to High-Definition TV. LodgeNet Certified Installation includes comprehensive system planning, custom installation and centralized management, so hotels get a system that is certified to function optimally when LodgeNet leaves the site. Issues addressed by the Certified Installation Program include:

-- Proper device selection to ensure compatibility with High-Definition video content technology -- Identification and installation of any additional hardware required to support High-Definition programming -- Review and upgrade of hotel infrastructure as required to support High-Definition programming -- Proper installation and configuration of hardware to ensure effective performance and high quality experience -- Testing and evaluation of network and devices after installation to verify system performance

LodgeNet Certified Installation marks a step forward for the industry in providing a comprehensive solution for hoteliers, who previously had to purchase, install and manage these systems as separate components. This comprehensive program is supported by major digital HDTV manufacturers including LG Electronics, Philips, Sharp, Panasonic, and Sony.

"Just as tens of millions of Americans enjoy HDTV at home, business and leisure travelers are now demanding the flat-panel high-definition experience in their home away from home, their hotel room," said Ron Snaidauf, VP Commercial Products, LG Electronics USA, Inc. "Together with LodgeNet, LG originally pioneered the standard for secure delivery of HD content to in-room HDTVs. Now, LodgeNet's Certified Installation Program takes this to the next level, assuring that our HDTVs are set up and managed properly for the best possible experience for hotel operators and guests alike."

"Hoteliers know that when they partner with LodgeNet, their implementation and rollout of a new HD system will be done right," said Tom Parham, VP & GM Professional & Business Solutions North America at Philips. "We compliment LodgeNet on taking the initiative to create a Certified Installation program that helps hoteliers and their guests have a positive experience with their HD system. In the end, it is these type of programs that enable our industry to focus on what we do best -- creating great HDTV products to serve this growing market."

"With the rapid pace of High-Definition conversions, hoteliers need solutions that take a holistic approach to planning, implementation and ongoing management of hotel room installations," said Bruce M. Tripido, Associate Vice President, Marketing, Entertainment Products Division for Sharp. "LodgeNet's specialized knowledge of both hospitality and digital technology makes it the ideal partner to create comprehensive, customized High-Definition solutions for hoteliers that ensure our products meet customer expectations."

"Migrating to a full High-Definition platform is a substantial investment for hoteliers and a Certified Installation Program is the smart choice to relieve hoteliers of any implementation woes," said John Tracy, Director of Hospitality Sales for Panasonic. "We look forward to teaming with LodgeNet's Professional Solutions Group in delivering the best High-Definition television rollouts for our hotel customers nationwide."

"Hoteliers need a safeguard to help prevent costly HD implementation mistakes and poor customer experiences," said John Kaloukian, director of Sony Electronics' Professional Display Group. "LodgeNet's Certified Installation program will help give hotels the peace of mind that their HDTVs are properly planned and managed for the best in-room entertainment experiences."

About LodgeNet Interactive

LodgeNet Interactive Corporation is the leading provider of media and connectivity solutions designed to meet the unique needs of hospitality, healthcare and other guest-based businesses. LodgeNet Interactive serves more than 1.9 million hotel rooms representing 9,300 hotel properties worldwide in addition to healthcare facilities throughout the United States. The company's services include: Interactive Television Solutions, Broadband Internet Solutions, Content Solutions, Professional Solutions and Advertising Media Solutions. LodgeNet Interactive Corporation owns and operates businesses under the industry leading brands: LodgeNet, LodgeNetRX, and The Hotel Networks. LodgeNet Interactive is listed on NASDAQ and trades under the symbol LNET. For more information, please visit http://www.lodgenet.com/. LodgeNet is a registered trademark of LodgeNet Interactive Corporation. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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