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Photo: PR Newswire Teams With Metro Editorial Services to Broaden Feature News Distribution With Mat ReleasesPartnership To Send Lifestyle News to More Than 8,000 Media Outlets, Offers Clients Minimum of 100 Guaranteed Placements

NEW YORK, Jan. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The audience for feature articles from users of PR Newswire and Metro Editorial Service has been greatly expanded through a partnership that combines vast online distribution with the guaranteed results of a mat release service, the two companies announced today.

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Introduction of the new Features Plus service will feed an increasing appetite by media for evergreen information written in an editorial style, along with compelling photography that supports the articles. Among the expected customers for the service are public relations firms, corporations and organizations in the government and public policy arena.

"Mat releases have been around for 75 years and are one of the most effective tools that communicators have used to guarantee coverage in the editorial sections of news outlets," said Steven Gosset, editorial manager, Feature News Service, PR Newswire. "By combining mat releases with PR Newswire's industry-leading Feature News Service, we are giving our customers many new opportunities for coverage, while assisting the media by providing them with copy and photos that require little or no editing."

To guarantee a minimum of 100 placements for each feature article, PR Newswire turned to the New York-based Metro Editorial Services, which pioneered mat releases in 1933. A mat release refers to an old printing process and involves providing newspapers camera-ready artwork -- both in print and digitally -- with feature articles already typeset.

Feature stories have a shelf life much longer than breaking news. They are typically stories that cover lifestyle interests such as travel, health, food and home improvement. Newspapers, along with long-lead and special interest magazines, use features from PR Newswire to supplement their editorial coverage.

"As media outlets have trimmed their staffs and budgets in recent years, more editors are receptive to using wire features and mat releases they can use for free," said Debra Weiss, executive vice president, Metro Editorial Services. "These features provide readers with useful information, tips and advice and, in turn, garner great publicity and generate goodwill with journalists."

Cutbacks in the media have enabled mat releases to continue to thrive. Thousands of companies and organizations still use them to reach out directly to consumers in print and online.

"We've been doing this for a long time, so editors putting together feature sections and specialty supplements for gifts, weddings, health, autos, home, environment, and many others, know we provide information that's both reliable, relevant and accurate," Weiss said.

Users of Features Plus will receive PR Newswire's comprehensive distribution to over 4,700 newsrooms, more than 4,000 Web sites and databases and posting on PR Newswire for Journalists, which has more than 85,000 registrants. Features Plus also includes photo archiving for one year, 30 days of complimentary online media monitoring and search engine optimization.

In addition, clients will have their features sent to thousands of other media outlets served by Metro, whose media relations staff will promote the articles to editors to help secure the minimum of 100 guaranteed placements.

"We are now in a position to provide clients with one-stop shopping when it comes to feature and lifestyle news," Gosset said. "Now they will get exposure to a much wider audience using both companies' distribution channels."

As part of this agreement, Metro will be sending copy from a number of its clients through PR Newswire's features circuit, which includes 135 themed feature packages as well as standalone features.

Pricing for PR Newswire's Features Plus, which also includes a photo distribution, is less than what other companies charge just for a mat release, Gosset said.

"Today, feature clients demand not only value, but proof that their messages are getting used," Gosset said. "Features Plus provides both."

About PR Newswire

PR Newswire Association LLC (http://www.prnewswire.com/) provides electronic distribution, targeting, measurement and broadcast services on behalf of tens of thousands of corporate, government, association, labor, non- profit, and other customers worldwide. Using PR Newswire, these organizations reach a variety of critical audiences including the news media, the investment community, government decision-makers, and the general public with their up- to-the-minute, full-text news developments.

Established in 1954, PR Newswire has offices in 14 countries and routinely sends its customers' news to outlets in 135 countries and in more than 40 languages. Utilizing the latest in communications technology, PR Newswire content is considered a mainstay among news reporters, investors and individuals who seek breaking news from the source. PR Newswire's leading services include ProfNet(SM), eWatch(TM), MEDIAtlas(TM), Search Engine Optimization, MediaRoom, MediaSense(TM), MultiVu(TM), U.S. Newswire, the preeminent policy newswire in the industry, Vintage Filings, the fastest growing Edgar filing company, and Hispanic PR Wire, LatinClips and Hispanic Digital Network, the foremost Hispanic communications services. PR Newswire is a subsidiary of United Business Media plc of London.

About Metro Editorial Services

Since pioneering national mat release distribution in 1933, the feature services of Metro Editorial Services have been a staple in the media-relations efforts of just about every major company, business and agency in the United States. With Metro's proven editorial formats, designed to deliver maximum exposure for important company, product or service releases, clients enjoy success throughout the year by reaching newspaper editors and their readers in the most effective and economical way. http://www.metroeditorialservices.com/.

CONTACT: Rachel Meranus, Vice President, Public Relations, PR Newswire, +1-201-360-6776 or rachel.meranus@prnewswire.com.

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CONTACT: Rachel Meranus, Vice President, Public Relations, PR Newswire,
+1-201-360-6776 or rachel.meranus@prnewswire.com

Web site: http://www.prnewswire.com/
http://www.metroeditorialservices.com/

Microsoft Hires Tony Scott as Chief Information OfficerRespected industry veteran to join executive leadership team, run global IT operations.

REDMOND, Wash., Jan. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft Corp. today announced the appointment of Tony Scott to the role of chief information officer (CIO) and corporate vice president of Microsoft. Scott, 56, will manage Microsoft's 4,000-person global information technology organization that manages critical technology systems supporting the company's worldwide sales, marketing and services efforts, as well as enterprise systems and applications for all corporate processes. Scott will officially assume his new role at Microsoft in February and report to Kevin Turner, Microsoft's chief operating officer.

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A respected industry veteran, Scott brings more than 25 years of experience running global IT operations for leading corporations. Most recently, Scott served as senior vice president and chief information officer of The Walt Disney Co., where he was the first CIO to manage companywide IT. During his time at Disney, Scott led the company through a major transformation, which included improving the reliability and effectiveness of the company's information systems, shifting focus more toward employee enablement, and upgrading core IT infrastructure including datacenter reliability. Before joining Disney, Scott served as chief technology officer at General Motors Corp. and vice president of operations at Bristol-Meyers Squibb Co.

"Our internal IT systems and operations play a critical role in the success of our business and how we deliver new technologies and advancements to our customers in the marketplace," Turner said. "We will leverage Tony's deep experience in running global IT organizations, and his focus will be in three key areas. First, we want to run a world-class IT department, leveraging Tony's track record and deep knowledge of operational excellence to achieve the highest level of business value by utilizing IT. Second, as Microsoft's biggest user of our products and solutions, Tony and the IT team will drive our solutions and deployment throughout our enterprise and provide valuable input and feedback to our product groups. In turn, this will ultimately improve our customer satisfaction in the marketplace. Third, we will call upon Tony to connect and collaborate with CIOs around the world to regularly share best practices with our customers and partners."

"More than any other company, Microsoft knows how important it is to leverage IT for strategic business advantage, and I look forward to building on this success in my new role," Scott said. "So few places offer the chance to expand your skills and have an impact across such a broad range of technologies -- from services to unified communications to mobility. It is a great opportunity, and I am excited to work with this team to help Microsoft advance its business forward through IT."

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

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CONTACT: Bill Schultz, +1-425-638-7000, bills@waggeneredstrom.com, or
Rapid Response Team, +1-503-443-7070, rrt@waggeneredstrom.com, both of
Waggener Edstrom Worldwide, for Microsoft Corp.

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

CGI Announces Details for its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders and Release of Fiscal 2008 First Quarter ResultsStock Market Symbols GIB.A (TSX) GIB (NYSE)

MONTREAL, Jan. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CGI Group Inc. (TSX: GIB.A; NYSE: GIB), a leading provider of end-to-end information technology and business process services, will host its Annual General Meeting of shareholders and release its fiscal 2008 first quarter results on Tuesday, February 5, 2008. The Annual General Meeting will be held at the Omni Mont-Royal Hotel in Montreal at 11 a.m. (EST). For those who are unable to attend in person, the Company will webcast the meeting live on its website at http://www.cgi.com/.

CGI shareholders of record at the close of business on December 17, 2007 will be entitled to vote on matters considered at the meeting. CGI Group Inc.'s Management Proxy Circular was mailed to shareholders on December 21, 2007. The 2007 annual report was also mailed to shareholders who had requested it. These documents are available on the Company's website.

CGI will release its fiscal 2008 first quarter results on February 5, 2008 before markets open and hold its first quarter conference call at 9:30 a.m. (EST) on that day. During the call, Michael E. Roach, President and Chief Executive Officer, and David Anderson, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, will discuss CGI's results for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 ended December 31, 2007. Participants may listen to the call by dialling 866-225-0198 or through the Internet at http://www.cgi.com/, where supporting slides will also be available.

About CGI

Founded in 1976, CGI Group Inc. is one of the largest independent information technology and business process services firms in the world. CGI and its affiliated companies employ approximately 26,000 professionals. CGI provides end-to-end IT and business process services to clients worldwide from offices in Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific as well as from centers of excellence in North America, Europe and India. CGI's annual revenue run rate stands at $3.7 billion and at September 30th, 2007, CGI's order backlog was $12.0 billion. CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB) and are included in the S&P/TSX Composite Index as well as the S&P/TSX Capped Information Technology and MidCap Indices. Website: http://www.cgi.com/.

CGI GROUP INC.

CONTACT: Investor Relations: Lorne Gorber, Vice-President, Global
Communications and Investor Relations, (514) 841-3355, lorne.gorber@cgi.com

Harris Corporation, Community Foundation of Brevard Announce $5 Million Grant to Florida Tech

MELBOURNE, Fla., Jan. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Harris Corporation Charitable Fund, held by the Community Foundation of Brevard (CFB), has donated $5 million to Florida Institute of Technology to create the Harris Institute for Assured Information, which will focus on developing advanced solutions to help solve the global information security problem. In addition to the cash donation, Harris Corporation will provide strong research and development support to assist the new institute over the next four years.

The Harris institute will be housed in a new 24,000-square-foot Harris Center for Science and Engineering on Florida Tech's Melbourne campus. Unlike other information research efforts that target classified government applications, the new institute will develop solutions for a wide range of real-world commercial and government applications. These include banking and finance, retail, healthcare, education, civil agencies and others.

In addition to developing advanced solutions, the institute will help foster new, highly qualified talent in the important, fast growing field by providing post graduate and research opportunities. Information security has grown to become a multibillion-dollar issue affecting virtually all government agencies, businesses and individuals in the United States and around the world. Each year millions of information files are hacked or stolen, placing government, business and personal information at risk.

Florida Tech President Anthony J. Catanese heralded the Harris commitment as a new chapter in a collaboration that dates to the university's founding 50 years ago. "This grant will further strengthen the remarkable partnership between Harris and Florida Tech," he said. "The new Harris Institute for Assured Information will enhance the strengths of both organizations and build on our fruitful alliance."

Florida Tech's already substantial reputation in information assurance served as a catalyst for the gift. "Florida Tech and Harris have a very strong common interest in information assurance and in developing solutions that protect organizational and individual security," said Howard L. Lance, Harris chairman, president and CEO. "Florida Tech has strong capabilities in information assurance, and Harris is one of the largest companies focused strictly on assured communications and information technology. We saw that it was a natural area for collaboration."

Florida Tech's existing information assurance center in the College of Engineering, is under the leadership of Richard Ford. It is already recognized for its work and numerous government and national foundation contracts. "Harris is one of the world's leading companies in its field. Having Harris as a close partner is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," said Ford. "With Florida Tech's proven track record in the security space added to Harris Corporation's expertise, the sky's the limit."

President and CEO of the Community Foundation of Brevard, Gary F. Lang called the grant a showcase for the foundation's continuing mission. "The work of the foundation changes people's lives," said Lang. "The CFB is very proud of its relationship with Harris Corporation and the causes it supports. We know that Harris's commitment to Florida Institute of Technology will change people's lives for the better, too."

The donation is part of the Golden Anniversary Campaign for Florida Tech and brings the university up to $43 million toward its $50 million goal. Florida Tech's Senior Vice President for Advancement Thomas G. Fox noted that, historically, this is the corporation's second lead gift for a Florida Tech capital campaign.

"Harris has a strong tradition of giving to the university and for that we are extremely grateful," said Fox. "Nearly 20 years ago, Harris made a $5 million gift that was the centerpiece of a successful $25 million campaign. This tremendous new contribution will serve to create the same kind of momentum for the Golden Anniversary Campaign."

The grant will fund three efforts. First, $1.75 million will help build the Harris Center for Science and Engineering. The new, 8,000-square-foot Harris Institute for Assured Information will take up most of one floor in this new building. Second, $2.5 million will finance a Harris Faculty Chair in Assured Information. Third, $750,000 will support student scholarships and fellowships.

Florida Tech's capital campaign ends in September 2009. "Corporations and foundations always ask who else is on board," said Fox. "With the emphatic imprimatur of Harris Corp. and the Community Foundation of Brevard on the Golden Anniversary Campaign, our credibility and visibility through the remaining days of the campaign take a big leap forward."

A webcast of the press conference is available at http://www.it.fit.edu/events/2008_01_pressconference.

About Florida Institute of Technology

Located in Melbourne, Fla., the university was founded in 1958 to train professionals working in the space program at what is now Kennedy Space Center. It is the only independent, technological university in the Southeast. It was also named a Barron's Guide "Best Buy" in College Education, is listed among America's best colleges in U.S. News & World Report, is among the top Southeastern colleges according to Princeton Review Rating and was rated a top private university in Florida by the Washington Monthly College Ranking. More information is available at http://www.fit.edu/.

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/.

Harris Corporation

CONTACT: Jim Burke, Corporate Headquarters of Harris Corporation,
+1-321-727-9131, jim.burke@harris.com

Web site: http://www.harris.com/
http://www.fit.edu/
http://www.it.fit.edu/events/2008_01_pressconference

LDK Solar Signs a 10-Year Agreement for the Supply of Wafers to Neo Solar Power

XINYU CITY, China and SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- LDK Solar Co., Ltd. , a leading manufacturer of multicrystalline solar wafers, announced today that it has signed a ten-year contract to supply multicrystalline solar wafers to rapidly growing Taiwan-based Neo Solar Power Corp. (NSP).

Under the terms of the agreement, LDK will receive a cash deposit from NSP and pricing will be fixed for the entire contract period. During this period, LDK Solar will deliver approximately 500 MW multicrystalline solar wafers to NSP with delivery commencing in 2009.

"We are very pleased to expand our partnership with NSP through this additional wafer supply contract," stated Xiaofeng Peng, Chairman and CEO. "As a key supplier to NSP, LDK Solar is proud to contribute to their manufacturing of high-quality solar cells."

"We are excited to further develop our working relationship with LDK," commented Dr. Quincy Lin, Vice Chairman and CEO of NSP. "As NSP continues to grow, establishing longer term silicon supply agreements is important to the company, and we are pleased to work with LDK Solar, an industry leader."

About LDK Solar

LDK Solar Co., Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of multicrystalline solar wafers, which are the principal raw material used to produce solar cells. LDK sells multicrystalline wafers globally to manufacturers of photovoltaic products, including solar cells and solar modules. In addition, the company provides wafer processing services to monocrystalline and multicrystalline solar cell and module manufacturers. LDK's headquarters and manufacturing facilities are located in Hi-Tech Industrial Park, Xinyu City, Jiangxi province in the People's Republic of China. The company's office in the United States is located in Sunnyvale, California.

About Neo Solar Power Corporation

Neo Solar Power (NSP) is a Taiwan based company specializing in research, development, and manufacturing of high quality solar cells. NSP's solar cells are known for high efficiency and low lamination power loss. NSP's revenue in 2007 was US$110M. NSP's capacity is 90MW at this time and will expand to 210MW by 3Q08. NSP is a member of Powerchip Group, Taiwan. Key investors of NSP include Powerchip Semiconductor Company (largest DRAM company in Taiwan with US$ 3B in revenue in 2006), leading venture capital firms, and the management team. NSP's management team consists of inter-disciplinary experts in high-tech management, semiconductors, silicon materials, solar cell processing, and solar energy systems engineering.

Safe Harbor Statement for LDK

This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact in this announcement are forward-looking statements, including but not limited to, the Company's ability to raise additional capital to finance the Company's activities; the effectiveness, profitability, and marketability of its products; the future trading of the securities of the Company; the ability of the Company to operate as a public company; the period of time for which its current liquidity will enable the Company to fund its operations; the Company's ability to protect its proprietary information; general economic and business conditions; the volatility of the Company's operating results and financial condition; the Company's ability to attract or retain qualified senior management personnel and research and development staff; and other risks detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about the Company and the industry. These statements are based upon information available to LDK's management as of the date hereof. Actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results because of certain risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the failure by either party to fulfill its obligations under such contract.

The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they cannot assure you that their expectations will turn out to be correct, and investors are cautioned that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results.

LDK Solar Co., Ltd.

CONTACT: Jack Lai, Executive VP and CFO of LDK Solar Co., Ltd.,
+1-408-245-8801, IR@ldksolar.com; or Lisa Laukkanen of The Blueshirt Group,
+1-415-217-4967, lisa@blueshirtgroup.com, for LDK Solar Co., Ltd.

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

Asure Software Announces Active RFID Tag Integration With Its NetSimplicity Visual Asset Manager(TM)Enables organizations of any size to track and secure high-value, mobile assets

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Asure Software , a leading provider of workforce management software, today announced the availability of Visual Asset Manager (VAM) for RFID.

VAM for RFID extends the core asset management software of VAM for customers wanting to manage, monitor, and protect assets utilizing active RFID tags from RF Code.

With greater scrutiny being placed on the physical security and accountability of high-value mobile assets such as laptops and the data they contain, organizations need reliable solutions to monitor, manage, and protect these assets.

"If a keyboard is lost or stolen, it's probably something that most companies can survive, but when a laptop containing customer data 'walks off,' the dominos start to fall far beyond the monetary loss of the asset and into the realm being in violation of federal statutes," said, Nancy Harris, Chief Operating Officer of Asure Software. "By providing customers the ability to proactively manage assets wearing an active RFID tag from within Visual Asset Manager, we make it easy for any size organization to bring the highest level visibility and control to their asset management programs."

VAM for RFID is enabled through integration with award-winning Active RFID hardware from RF Code.

"We are pleased to see our technology integrated into a seamless solution like the one offered through NetSimplicity's Visual Asset Manager software," said RF Code CEO Mitch Medford. "IT asset management is an area that can be automated to a high degree with real-time identification, location, and conditional data. Our technology approach powers reliable applications that can track assets down to the room level and enhance security for enterprise managers."

Visual Asset Manager continues to lead the industry with its flexible and customizable approach to asset management implementation -- manage what you have, how you want it. It's because of this flexibility that customers are able to use Visual Asset Manager to manage and report on asset data that is gathered in either a heterogeneous and homogenous environment: For example, with Visual Asset Manager, customers can gather data through active RFID readers, handheld barcode scanners, network discovery, and traditional data imports and present all this information through one common console.

"Active RFID technology from RF Code together with Visual Asset Manager is a very natural marriage between the two," said Eric Beser, Managing Partner of leading asset management consulting company E-ISG. "This type of implementation is what people mean when they talk about 'next generation' for asset management because now customers don't have to spend the time and money to send personnel into the field to monitor and report on where assets are. More importantly, customers can be proactive about preventing theft and loss rather than just dealing with the aftermath. With active tag technology

married to our data gathering software, we now have the tools we can utilize to know what assets we have and where they are."

For more information about how your organization can benefit from an active RFID based asset management solution, contact NetSimplicity at 1-866-248-0480 or visit our web page at http://www.netsimplicity.com/vam/rfid_A.asp

About Asure Software

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Asure Software (ASUR), (a d/b/a of Forgent Networks, Inc.), empowers small to mid-size organizations and divisions of large enterprises to operate more efficiently, increase worker productivity and reduce costs through a comprehensive suite of on-demand workforce management software and services. Asure's market-leading suite includes products that optimize workforce time and attendance tracking, benefits enrollment and tracking, pay stubs and W2 documentation, expense management, meeting and event management, and asset tracking and reservations. With additional offices in Seekonk, Mass., Vancouver, British Columbia, and Mumbai, India, Asure serves 3,500 customers around the world. For more information, please visit http://www.asuresoftware.com/.

About RF Code

RF Code provides enterprise-class active RFID technology used to discover, track and monitor the condition of critical assets, inventory and personnel. Founded in 1997, the company has developed an award-winning product line of active RFID tags and readers operating at 433 MHz and 303 MHz frequencies. RF Code is a privately held technology company based in Austin, TX. Since 1997, RF Code has designed and developed innovative RFID solutions for tracking and managing assets, inventory and personnel. For more information, please visit http://www.rfcode.com/.

Asure Software

CONTACT: media, Susan Tull, +1-512-577-2956, susan_tull@forgent.com, or
investors, Hala Elsherbini, +1-972-458-8000, hala@halliburtonir.com, both for
Asure Software

Web site: http://www.asuresoftware.com/
http://www.rfcode.com/

NanoSensors, Inc. Closes Acquisition of Cuchulainn Holdings in Connection With Redirection of Operations

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Jan. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NanoSensors, Inc. ("NanoSensors") (BULLETIN BOARD: NNSR) announced today that it has closed its acquisition of Cuchulainn Holdings, Inc., a Panamanian company (Cuchulainn). On November 28, 2007, NanoSensors announced that it had entered into a definitive merger agreement with Cuchulainn. This agreement was subject to usual and customary conditions which have now been satisfied or waived.

Cuchulainn has been licensed technology and other intellectual property in order for it to operate an online-based video console game wagering service (the "Service"). The Service enables gamers to compete against other gamers and place wagers on the outcomes of their games. The outcome of the game play will be determined entirely upon the skill of the individual participant. The Service will cater to an international community of gamers that play video games and place wagers online. In November 2007 Cuchulainn raised $620,000 (U.S.) in a private placement to fund initial development and structuring costs. Prior to commencing operation of the Service and making it available for public participation, NanoSensors and Cuchulainn will need to raise additional capital to fund its operation and marketing campaign.

At the time of closing, pursuant to the merger agreement, Cuchulainn merged with and into a wholly-owned subsidiary of NanoSensors and became the wholly-owned subsidiary of NanoSensors. In the merger, each outstanding share of Cuchulainn will be exchanged for .000565 share of a new class of NanoSensors Series A Convertible Preferred Stock which will vote on an "as converted" basis together with issued and outstanding shares of NanoSensors Common Stock. Each Series A Preferred Share for voting purposes is equal to, and upon conversion will be converted into, 199,604.068 shares of NanoSensors Common Stock. Cuchulainn had issued and outstanding 17,700,000 shares of common stock. As a result of the merger, the former shareholders of Cuchulainn will own 82.55% of the voting power of NanoSensors and current shareholders of NanoSensors own the remainder. The shares of NanoSensors Preferred Stock are issued under an exemption from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 and are restricted shares. NanoSensors will use its reasonable efforts to grant registration rights to the Cuchulainn shareholders.

Two shareholders and nominees of Cuchulainn, William Levy and Tom Hendren, will join the management team of NanoSensors and also will become directors of NanoSensors. Robert A. Baron, currently chairman of the Board of Directors and Interim Chief Executive Officer of NanoSensors, will remain as a director. Josh Moser, the Company's Interim Chief Financial Officer, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer will also continue to be an executive officer of the NanoSensors.

Robert Baron, Interim Chief Executive Officer of NanoSensors, Inc., said, "We are extremely excited to finalize this transaction with Cuchulainn and are looking forward to working with the Cuchulainn team as we roll out this exciting new business. As we have stated previously, we will also be changing the name of the company from NanoSensors to one that is more associated to the chosen go-to-market brand and Service."

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934. When used in this release, the words "believe," "anticipate," "think," "intend," "plan," "will be," "expect" and similar expressions identify such forward-looking statements. Such statements regarding future events and/or the future financial performance of NanoSensors are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual events or the actual future results of NanoSensors to differ materially from any forward-looking statement. Such risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the availability of any needed financing, NanoSensors' ability to implement its business plan for various applications of its technologies, the impact of competition, the management of growth, and the other risks and uncertainties that may be detailed from time to time in NanoSensors' reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In light of the significant risks and uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of such statements should not be regarded as a representation by NanoSensors or any other person that the objectives and plans of NanoSensors will be achieved.

NanoSensors, Inc.

CONTACT: Robert Baron, Interim Chief Executive Officer of NanoSensors,
Inc., +1-650-641-2349, rbaron@fuse.net

ECtel to Release Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2007 Results on February 21st 2008

ROSH HA'AYIN, Israel, January 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ECtel Ltd. , a leading global provider of Integrated Revenue Management(TM) (IRM(TM)) solutions, today announced that it will be releasing its Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2007 financial results on February 21st, 2008.

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The company will host a teleconference to discuss the results later that same day, at 10:00 am EST (09:00 am CST, 07:00 am PST, and 5:00 pm Israel time).

Itzik Weinstein President & CEO and Mickey Neumann, Senior Vice President & CFO will co-host the call. To participate in the call, please dial one of the following numbers and request ECtel's Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2007 Earnings Results Conference call:

From the United States: 1-888-668-9141 From Israel: 03-9180650 From the United 0-800-917-5108 Kingdom: All other international callers: +972-3-9180650

A Webcast replay of the earnings call will be available after the call on the Company's web site at: http://www.ectel.com/

ECtel management looks forward to your participation. About ECtel

ECtel is a leading global provider of Integrated Revenue Management(TM) (IRM(TM)) solutions for communications service providers.

A pioneering market leader for nearly 20 years, ECtel offers carrier-grade solutions that enable wireline, wireless, converged and next generation operators to fully manage their revenue and cost processes. ECtel serves prominent Tier One operators, and has more than 100 implementations in over 50 countries worldwide. Established in 1990, ECtel maintains offices in the Americas and Europe. For more information, visit http://www.ectel.com/

Certain statements contained in this release contain forward-looking information with respect to plans, projections or future performance and products of the Company, the occurrence of which involves certain risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the reoccurrence of sales to existing customers, the ability to recognize revenue in future periods as anticipated, the possible slow-down in expenditures by telecom operators, the unpredictability of the telecom market, product and market acceptance risks, ability to complete development and market introduction of new products, the impact of competitive pricing and offerings, fluctuations in quarterly and annual results of operations, dependence on several large customers, commercialization and technological difficulties, risks related to our operations in Israel and other risks detailed in the Company's annual report on Form 20-F and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. ECtel undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Company Contact Mickey Neumann Senior Vice President and CFO Tel: +972-3-9002102 Email: mickeyne@ectel.com IR Contacts Ehud Helft\ Kenny Green GK Investor Relations Tel: + 1-617-418-3096\ + 1-646-201-9246 Email: info@gkir.com

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CONTACT: Company Contact: Mickey Neumann, Senior Vice President and
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NAVTEQ Map Content and Programs Drive Location-Based Future at 2008 Mobile World CongressNAVTEQ Global LBS Challenge Award Ceremony, NAVTEQ Discover Cities and NAVTEQ Network for Developers at the forefront at Barcelona's next Congress

CHICAGO, Jan. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, announces its participation in the upcoming Mobile World Congress taking place in Barcelona from the 11th to the 14th of February. With more than 50,000 visitors the Mobile World Congress (formerly the 3GSM World Congress) brings together the pre-eminent leaders and personalities from mobile operators and equipment vendors, as well as those from the Internet and the world of entertainment and is considered the mobile industry's biggest annual event.

With a broader presence this year, located at Hall 1 booth 1G45, NAVTEQ will host more than 10 partners and will launch and showcase its latest map data, rich content and developer programs including:

-- NAVTEQ Discover Cities: With the launch of NAVTEQ Discover Cities, a bundle of map data, pedestrian geometry, mass transit information and pedestrian-relevant Points of Interest (POI) data built specifically for location-aware mobile devices, NAVTEQ puts the power of a pedestrian travel guide on a mobile device. NAVTEQ Discover Cities extends the power of the NAVTEQ(R) map by delivering detailed information about cities, tourist attractions, public transit systems and other data highly relevant to urban pedestrians traveling on business or as a tourist. It gives mobile consumers the information they need to find out what's near them and how best to get there, delivered in a personally relevant fashion. Samples of prototype applications featuring NAVTEQ Discover Cities that virtually turn the navigation device into a personal location based tourist guide will be displayed on site. -- NAVTEQ's Map Network: Map Network is a line of mapping and location technology solutions for destinations, events and venues that is part of NAVTEQ's portfolio of content products and services. Developed in concert with expert partners, Map Network solutions comprise highly customized print, on-line and mobile maps, event guides and 3D tours -- enabling brand differentiation in a new and relevant way. Map Network solutions and content management platform enable the creation, management, publishing and distribution of complex location content. Over 145 destination marketing organizations, hundreds of events and a wide range of venues including major hotels, convention centers and museums benefit from Map Network maps and solutions. -- NAVTEQ Network for Developers: Barcelona has also been designated to further extend the reach in the developer and operator community and to present officially NAVTEQ Network for Developers, a dynamic online web portal and functional tool that provides companies with technical and business support that enables application development. By offering access to an extensive assortment of valuable tools and data, the NAVTEQ Network for Developers site is on the forefront of a connected ecosystem designed to support growth in the next generation of location-based services. By simple web registration, developers benefit from sample NAVTEQ map data and access to industry-leading geospatial tools, online forums, frequently asked questions, e-mail technical support and NAVTEQ leading analysis and proprietary research. For more information or to register visit: http://www.nn4d.com/. -- NAVTEQ Global LBS Challenge (R): Initiated in 2003, NAVTEQ Global LBS Challenge is the premier event for wireless LBS innovation, inviting developers around the world to build innovative, non-commercialized LBS applications that work with mobile phones and/or wireless handheld devices using dynamic positioning technology and NAVTEQ map data. Several key companies in the LBS developer community are working with NAVTEQ to sponsor this year's Global LBS Challenge, bringing with them invaluable resources and opportunities. Nokia globally sponsors the Challenge for the third consecutive year together with Autodesk for this 2008 edition. Joining them, additional influential sponsors and partners include deCarta, and PTV as Platinum sponsors, Telefonica (Movistar) and Orange as Gold sponsors. Sponsors and partners offered free access to tools, platforms and support to NAVTEQ Global LBS Challenge developers in Europe. NAVTEQ Global LBS Challenge (R) participants compete for a sizeable global prize pool, valued this year up to an unprecedented euro 2 million, and consisting of cash, licenses and services from NAVTEQ and sponsors of the event. -- Booth Partners: companies joining NAVTEQ booth include Alk, Appello, AtlasCT, Magellan, NaviExpert, Network In Motion, PH Informatica, Ubiest, Webraska.

The Mobile World Congress will also be the setting where NAVTEQ will host for the third year the final judging and Awards Ceremony of the NAVTEQ Global LBS Challenge for EMEA respectively Sunday 10 February, and Tuesday 12 February, at Poble Espanyol, located next to the venue of the Congress. This year, executives from Fotovista/Dixon, O2, Truffle Ventures, Nokia, Autodesk, Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom, WebMobility, Telecom Italia, Innovacom and GPS and Co will serve as the official judges and will base their final decisions on the following criteria: commercial viability, unique functionality and features and ease of use.

-- About the NAVTEQ Open Media Reception On Monday 11 February, NAVTEQ will host an Open Media Reception in the beautiful setting of City Hall, Poble Espanyol de Montjuic, Avgda Marques de Comillas 13, 08038 Barcelona, Spain. The reception will be running from 12am to 03pm and allow journalists to choose the time that best suits their personal schedule to join the semifinalists of the NAVTEQ Global LBS Challenge and see applications running for the first prize. Attendees will also be able to meet NAVTEQ staff in a quiet setting and discover more about the latest map contents, NAVTEQ Discover Cities and Map Networks demos, NAVTEQ Network for Developers and taste at the same time some typical tapas from the buffet. To confirm your presence to the press event, the NAVTEQ Press contact is Arianna Geith at a.geith@tml-comunicazione.it . -- About the NAVTEQ LBS Challenge Award Ceremony NAVTEQ LBS Challenge Award Ceremony will take place on Tuesday 12 February, the second day of Mobile World Congress, at 15.00h at Poble Espanyol de Montjuic, Avgda Marques de Comillas 13, 08038 Barcelona, Spain. The admission to the Ceremony is free and the Awards program will be followed by a cocktail reception. Poble Espanyol de Montjuic is five minutes walk from the Mobile World Congress venue and during the whole Congress, NAVTEQ shuttles to Poble Espanyol will be available at the shuttle pick-up area (look for the NAVTEQ Global LBS Challenge signs) outside the Convention Center. For more information, visit http://www.lbschallenge.com/ or refer to NAVTEQ's staff on site during the show at the booth 1G45 Hall 1. About NAVTEQ

NAVTEQ is a leading provider of comprehensive digital map information for automotive navigation systems, mobile navigation devices, Internet-based mapping applications, and government and business solutions. NAVTEQ creates the digital maps and map content that power navigation and location-based services solutions around the world. The Chicago-based company was founded in 1985 and has over 3,100 employees located in 167 offices in 31 countries.

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CONTACT: Jennifer Schuh of NAVTEQ, +1-312-894-3913,
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Web site: http://www.navteq.com/

Verizon Supports Hundreds of New York Nonprofit Groups to Promote Literacy, Technology and Domestic Violence PreventionVerizon Foundation Awards 604 Grants, Totaling More Than $10 Million, in New York Last Year

NEW YORK, Jan. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon reaffirmed its commitment to the communities it serves throughout New York state by providing grants in 2007 for a broad range of literacy, technology and domestic violence prevention programs.

The Verizon Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Verizon Communications and one of the largest corporate foundations in the world, last year donated approximately $10.4 million to nonprofit groups in New York state. Nationwide, the foundation awarded approximately $67.4 million to worthy causes and charities last year.

"Verizon is committed to investing in our communities through partnerships with organizations that promote literacy, technology education and domestic violence prevention," said Monica Azare, Verizon senior vice president for New York and Connecticut. "Verizon's grants underscore our long-standing goal of supporting the communities we serve, as well as our commitment to providing excellent service to our customers."

Recipients of Verizon grants in New York included: -- 100 Hispanic Women -- supports college scholarships for needy and academically promising Hispanic women in the Capital region. -- Adelante of Suffolk County -- supports youth and adult comprehensive literacy and English-as-a-second-language tutoring program, including GED preparation, computer skills and career development. -- Apollo Theater -- supports an innovative educational partnership that brings online classroom access to Apollo's rich African-American music and culture within the context of major social and political events in American history. The grant also includes development of a comprehensive resource guide for teachers. -- Boys and Girls Clubs of Syracuse -- supports after-school educational services for some 140 underprivileged students. -- Center for Elimination of Violence in the Family -- supports a relationship abuse prevention program for teens at St. Joseph's College in Brooklyn, which includes virtual relationship tutorials through interactive online technology. -- Queensborough Community College Fund -- supports a high-tech virtual nursing hospital to serve as an integral part of the college's health care curriculum. -- Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic -- provides digitally recorded textbooks to blind and visually impaired New York City public school students. -- Sakhi for South Asian Women -- supports domestic violence prevention programs and services for minority women in New York City. -- Southern Tier Community Health Network -- supports electronic monitoring and record-keeping of patient data for rural health care providers serving underprivileged residents of western New York. -- Urban Youth Alliance International -- supports a literacy-based after school tutoring program for underprivileged 6th and 7th graders in the South Bronx.

In addition, Verizon supports programs affiliated with Thinkfinity, the Verizon Foundation's signature educational initiative. The program provides free online educational resources to teachers, students and community organizations through Thinkfinity.org, Verizon's comprehensive online portal to 50,000 standards-based, K-12 lesson plans and other educational resources. Teachers at 73 percent of New York's public school districts already have been trained to use Thinkfinity, and the company has sponsored more than 2,000 training sessions in New York state alone.

In addition to the Verizon Foundation grants, 1,708 nonprofits in New York received nearly $2 million through Verizon Volunteers, a program that encourages Verizon employees and retirees to volunteer in their communities and provides matching gifts to the nonprofit organizations that employees support.

For additional information on grants and donations made by Verizon in New York, visit http://www.verizon.com/ny.

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

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

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

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CONTACT: Heather Wilner of Verizon, +1-212-321-8333,
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CSC nomme Norman Pitman vice-président du développement commercial de l'externalisation en Europe

ALDERSHOT, Angleterre, January 17 /PRNewswire/ --

Computer Sciences Corporation (NYSE : CSC) a annoncé aujourd'hui la nomination de Norman Pitman au poste de vice-président du développement commercial de l'externalisation en Europe. M. Pitman, qui sera placé sous la supervision de Nick Wilson, président des activités de l'Europe du Nord de CSC, rejoint CSC en provenance d'EDS oÃ¹ il occupait le poste de directeur exécutif des négociations pour ses activités en Europe, au Moyen-Orient et en Afrique. Antérieurement, M. Pitman avait été directeur des ventes pour les activités au Royaume-Uni, en Irlande, au Moyen-Orient et en Afrique d'EDS.

Selon M. Wilson a commenté : << Les 20 ans d'expérience et les résultats exceptionnels de M. Pitman dans ce secteur, spécifiquement dans l'externalisation commerciale et du secteur public, joueront un rôle prépondérant dans notre vision de croissance de nos activités d'externalisation en Europe. Alors que nous regardons vers l'avenir, et commençons d'offrir les services d'externalisation de nouvelle génération à nos clients, l'expertise de Norman fera partie intégrante de cette évolution continue. >>

M : Pitman a passé 10 ans chez EDS en occupant des postes de direction des ventes. Auparavant, il avait travaillé pour Sema comme directeur régional de son activité de services financiers. Durant sa carrière, il a assumé également des fonctions de gestion de comptes, de vente et de conseil chez Data Sciences et Coopers and Lybrand. Son excellence professionnelle a été récompensée à huit reprises au cours de sa carrière. Il possède une licence en économie de l'Université du Pays de Galles et une maîtrise en économie de l'Université de Reading.

A propos de CSC

Computer Sciences Corporation est l'une des premières entreprises mondiales de services informatiques. La mission de CSC est de fournir à ses clients des secteurs privé et public des solutions sur mesure afin de répondre à leurs défis spécifiques et de leur permettre de bénéficier de l'utilisation d'une technologie évoluée.

Avec environ 89 000 employés, CSC propose des solutions innovantes à ses clients du monde entier en utilisant des technologies de pointe ainsi que les capacités avancées de CSC. Ces dernières comprennent la conception et l'intégration de systèmes ; l'externalisation de processus informatiques et commerciaux ; le développement d'applications logicielles ; l'hébergement web et d'applications ainsi que le conseil en gestion. Basée à El Segundo, en Californie, CSC a rapporté un chiffre d'affaires de 15,5 milliards USD pour les 12 mois s'achevant au 28 septembre 2007. Pour de plus amples renseignements, consultez le site web de la société sur http://www.csc.com.

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Joanne Davis, Directrice, Relations médias de CSC au Royaume-Uni, +44(0) 1252.536.737, jdavis62@csc.com

Garmin(R) Completes Acquisition of Danish Distributor

CAYMAN ISLANDS, Jan. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Garmin Ltd. announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Fairpoint Navigation A/S ("Fairpoint"), the distributor of Garmin's automotive, outdoor recreation, fitness and marine products in Denmark. The company will be renamed Garmin Danmark A/S and will retain its management, sales, marketing and supporting staff, consisting of 35 people and will continue operations at its current headquarters and warehouse facility located close to Copenhagen.

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Dr. Min Kao, chairman and CEO of Garmin Ltd., said, "We welcome the Fairpoint team into the Garmin family. Fairpoint has been successful in making the Garmin brand the market leader in Denmark and we expect the completion of this acquisition to enable us to strengthen our presence in the Nordic countries."

Jens Jorgensen, managing director of Fairpoint said, "We are very pleased to have successfully completed this transaction and we look forward as Garmin Danmark to building on our past success through the additional efficiencies and cost savings that can be achieved through full integration of Fairpoint with Garmin."

Financial terms of the transaction were not released. About Garmin Ltd.

Through its operating subsidiaries, Garmin Ltd. designs, manufactures, markets and sells navigation, communication and information devices and applications -- most of which are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin is a leader in the consumer and general aviation GPS markets and its products serve aviation, marine, outdoor recreation, automotive, wireless and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in the Cayman Islands, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom at http://www.garmin.com/pressroom or contact the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200. Garmin is a registered trademark of Garmin Ltd.

Notice on Forward-Looking Statements:

This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. Such statements are based on management's current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 30, 2006 filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0-31983). A copy of Garmin's Form 10-K can be downloaded at http://www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/finReports.html. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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CONTACT: Ted Gartner or Jessica Myers, both of Garmin International
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Web site: http://www.garmin.com/

Diamond I's Free Poker Web Site, IslandBlueCasino.net, Sees 20% Increase in Hits During December '07Number of Registered Casino Players Increases 50%

BATON ROUGE, La., Jan. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Diamond I, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: DMOI) announced today that its free Poker web site, http://www.islandbluecasino.net/, had a 20% increase in distinct hits in December 2007 over its November 2007 number. In December 2007, IslandBlueCasino entertained over 18,000 distinct hits compared to approximately 15,000 hits in November, and experienced an increase of over 50% in registered players at the casino's virtual tables.

This increase in traffic at IslandBlueCasino.net is expected to lead, in time, to increased revenues from DMOI's click-through advertising program with Amazon.com.

Island Blue Casino, DMOI's first free online Poker site, is a for-entertainment-only site and is legal for users in the United States. This Poker Poker website, as well as planned future web sites, has been designed to create a revenue stream for the company, through the use of a click-through advertising programs, like Amazon.com and Google AdSense.

About Diamond I, Inc. (http://www.wificasino.net/)

Recently, DMOI opened its first free online Poker site, IslandBlueCasino.net, a for-entertainment-only site legal for users in the United States. Island Blue Casino was designed to create a revenue stream for the company, through the use of click-through advertising programs, such as that offered by Amazon.com.

In addition, DMOI owns the rights to patent-pending voice-recognition and fingerprint biometric security technologies. These security technologies will be incorporated into DMOI's WifiCasino GS wireless, hand-held gaming system, which includes the hand-held gaming unit known as the "GS3". With the passage of Nevada Law AB471, which authorizes the use of mobile communication devices for gaming in public areas in Nevada casinos. DMOI continues to seek a hotel/casino to serve as the demonstration site for its WifiCasino. To that end, in a letter of intent, The Palms Resort and Casino has agreed to continue to develop a working relationship relating to DMOI's WifiCasino and, assuming DMOI continues to meet certain standards, The Palms stated that it intends to pursue an opportunity with DMOI.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained herein may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements involve risk, uncertainties, and other factors, which may cause the actual results, performance, or achievement expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Certain statements contained herein are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, risks and uncertainties pertaining to development of DMOI's products and services and markets for such products and services, the timing and level of customer orders, competitive products and service, changes in economic conditions and other risks and uncertainties. Although DMOI believes the statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove correct. DMOI cautions that any forward-looking statements contained herein are not a guarantee of future performance and that actual results may differ materially.

Contact: David Loflin Diamond I, Inc. 225-341-4004

Diamond I, Inc.

CONTACT: David Loflin of Diamond I, Inc., +1-225-341-4004

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Alcatel-Lucent Passes Market Adoption Milestone With 50 Customers for Its Triple Play Service Delivery Architecture (TPSDA)

PARIS, Jan. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) announced today the broad acceptance of its Triple Play Service Delivery Architecture (TPSDA) with 50 service providers worldwide now having selected or deployed the industry-leading blue print architecture. MTS Allstream, a leading Canadian service provider, is the latest to select the architecture following wins with Portugal Telecom, Vodafone Portugal, Kenya Data Network (KDN), Denmark's NRGi Fibernet and Sweden's Fiberdata in 2007.

Alcatel-Lucent's TPSDA enables operators to accelerate their IP network transformation and deliver a comprehensive range of video, voice, data and entertainment services. TPSDA provides an IP network foundation that leverages Alcatel-Lucent's industry-leading broadband access, optics, Carrier Ethernet and service-aware IP technologies and couples them with robust subscriber and network management, and security capabilities. TPSDA is further supported by a comprehensive suite of Alcatel-Lucent design, deployment and integration services.

"As a national service provider, we are committed to bringing advanced services to our customers. Alcatel-Lucent's TPSDA provides the capabilities for us to develop a full suite of converged services over a single IP/MPLS infrastructure enabling enhanced services such as IPTV, video on demand, VoIP, T-Commerce and other interactive and blended services," said Kelvin Shepherd, President, Consumer Markets division, MTS Allstream.

Global operators such as AT&T in the U.S., SaskTel in Canada, Wind in Italy, Telekom Austria, Ya.com in Spain, Telstra in Australia, TT&T in Thailand have chosen Alcatel-Lucent's TPSDA for its scalability, high availability and flexibility, as well as guaranteed quality of service (QoS).

"To play a central role in broadband service delivery networks, vendors must approach the market with an architectural vision and product portfolio that emphasizes QoS, scale, performance and high availability. With the announcement of its 50th TPSDA customer, Alcatel-Lucent has proven that its solution to broadband service delivery resonates with many of the world's most progressive service providers," said Mark Bieberich, vice president, Yankee Group.

In May 2007, Isocore Internetworking Lab, complemented this extensive market validation by conducting the industry's first independent end-to-end triple play network test where they validated the TPSDA for mass deployment of converged residential triple play services.

"Isocore feels comfortable in stating the scalability and feature richness of the Alcatel-Lucent TPSDA solution and believes, based on certifiable results, that the set up evaluated during this testing series is fully deployable in its current form for delivering comprehensive triple play services in any network environment," said Dr. Bijan Jabbari, president of Isocore.

Alcatel-Lucent also leverages its state-of-the-art IP Transformation Centers (IPTC) in Plano (US), Antwerp (Belgium) and Singapore. Alcatel-Lucent's IPTCs bring together a wealth of in-house network, application, architecture and integration experts as well as third party technology specialists to develop, integrate and test end-to-end IP networking solutions for customers worldwide.

About Alcatel-Lucent

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

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CONTACT: Alcatel-Lucent Press Contacts - Regine Coqueran,
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Playlogic Entertainment Appoints Pierre Thiercelin as Chief Sales & Marketing Officer

NEW YORK and AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, January 17 /PRNewswire/ --

Playlogic Entertainment, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: PLGC.OB) -- an independent worldwide publisher of entertainment software -- has appointed Pierre Thiercelin (33) as Chief Sales and Marketing Officer.

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Pierre Thiercelin (France) joined Playlogic Entertainment in March 2007 as International Sales Director and actively contributed to the further development of the company's distribution network. In his new capacity, he will be responsible for Playlogic's worldwide sales, marketing and licensing activities.

Thiercelin has over 9 years experience in international trade working for various video games companies such as Midway, Novalogic and Ignition and also for non video games companies such as Samsung.

Pierre Thiercelin reports directly to both Willem M. Smit, Chief Executive Officer, and Rogier W. Smit, Executive Vice President of Playlogic. Pierre Thiercelin replaces Stefan Layer who will leave the company.

Pierre Thiercelin says: "I am excited about the opportunities that lie ahead for Playlogic. The foundations have been laid for a very successful future and I am delighted to be part of the team that will make it happen."

Rogier W. Smit says: "Pierre's experience and drive fit perfectly with our company's strategy and ambitions for the years ahead. He has proven to be a very valuable asset for Playlogic and we expect to execute on our publishing portfolio and related revenues as planned."

About Playlogic:

Playlogic Entertainment, Inc. is an independent publisher of entertainment software for PCs, consoles, handhelds, mobile devices, and other digital media. Playlogic distributes its products worldwide through all available channels, online and offline. Playlogic, who currently has approximately 75 employees, is listed on Nasdaq OTC under the symbol "PLGC.OB" and is headquartered in New York and Amsterdam. Its internal game development studio is based in Breda (The Netherlands).

Playlogic's portfolio includes games that are being developed by several teams at the Playlogic Game Factory, Playlogic's in-house development studio based in Breda, as well as games developed by a number of studios throughout the world with approximately 300 people of external development staff.

Playlogic titles: Age of Pirates: Caribbean Tales, Agression-Reign over Europe, Airborne Troops, Alpha Black Zero, Ancient Wars: Sparta, Cyclone Circus, Dragon Hunters, Evil Days of Luckless John, Gene Troopers, Infernal, Knights of the Temple II, Obscure 2, Obscure 2 Wii, Officers, Simon the Sorcerer 4-Chaos Happens, World Racing 2, Xyanide, Xyanide Mobile, Xyanide Resurrection PC, Xyanide Resurrection PS2, Xyanide Resurrection PSP. Upcoming releases in Q1 2008: Officers, Xyanide Resurrection PC, Dragon Hunters, Simon the Sorcerer 4-Chaos Happens, Obscure 2 Wii, Agression-Reign over Europe.

Playlogic publishes quality games, working with leading technology to produce digital entertainment from concept to finished product.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This release contains statements about Playlogic's future expectations, performance, plans, and prospects, as well as assumptions about future events. The reader is cautioned not to put undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, as these statements are subject to numerous factors and uncertainties, including without limitation, business and economic conditions and trends; fluctuations in operating results; reduced customer demand relative to expectations; competitive factors; and other risk factors listed from time to time in the company's SEC reports. Actual results may differ materially from our expectations as the result of these and other important factors relating to Playlogic's business and product development efforts, which are further described in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These filings can be obtained from the SEC's website located at www.sec.gov. Any forward-looking statements are based on information available to Playlogic on the date of this release, and Playlogic assumes no obligation to update such statements.

FOR MORE INFORMATION Jeroen Stein, IR & PR Office T: +31-20-676-03-04 M: +31-6-13-73-20-10 F: +31-20-673-13-14 E: jstein@playlogicint.com

For further information about Playlogic, please visit the Corporate Center at www.playlogicgames.com.

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

Playlogic Entertainment, Inc.

Jeroen Stein, IR & PR Office, Playlogic Entertainment, Inc., +31-20-676-03-04, or mobile, +31-6-13-73-20-10, or fax, +31-20-673-13-14, or jstein@playlogicint.com; Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20071119/PLAYLOGICLOGO, AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org, PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com

I/OMagic Joins the Cause by Sponsoring an e-waste Collection Event- I/OMagic and ease e-waste(R) join efforts in an e-waste Recycling Event to Raise Money for the LeRoy Haynes Center for Children and Family Services. -

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- I/OMagic Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: IOMG) , a provider of consumer electronics, announced today it will sponsor a non profit, e-waste recycling event on Sunday, January 20, 2008 at the Office Depot location in Monrovia, California. This event allows consumers throughout the San Gabriel Valley and surrounding areas the opportunity to recycle their obsolete consumer electronics and raise money for the LeRoy Haynes Center in La Verne. The collection location is 725 W. Huntington Drive, Monrovia and is open to the public.

With the recent expansion into LCD HDTVs under their Digital Research Technologies(R) brand, I/OMagic recognizes the impact electronic products can have on the environment.

"We understand how improper disposal of e-waste can have a negative effect on our environment and want to take responsibility for our products," said Tony Shahbaz, president and CEO of I/OMagic Corporation. "Sponsoring these events not only makes e-waste recycling more convenient for consumers but it helps create awareness of the importance for proper disposal throughout the community."

Consumers can drop off their electronic products including; obsolete monitors, televisions, computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, iPods and cell phones. These items will then be picked up by ease e-waste's(R) recycling trucks and taken away for proper disposal. A portion of the proceeds will be given to the LeRoy Haynes Center.

Contact: Harrison Radie I/O Magic (949) 707-4820

I/OMagic Corporation

CONTACT: Harrison Radie of IO Magic, +1-949-707-4820

PacificNet iMobile Selected by Motorola China to Design and Operate the MOTO Ecommerce Portal - www.MotoStore.com.cn

- New Phase III Launch of MotoStore E-commerce Site Features Online Sale of Motorola Phones, Mobile Accessories, Music and Mobile Game Download, Developed and Managed by PacificNet iMobile

BEIJING, Jan. 17 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- PacificNet, Inc. , a leading provider of gaming technology, e-commerce, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) in China, announced today that its subsidiary, PacificNet iMobile, was selected by Motorola China to design and operate Phase III of the MOTO Store portal ( http://www.motostore.com.cn/ ), the official designated e- commerce portal for Motorola mobile products in China. China's mobile users and consumers can now purchase the latest authentic Motorola phones, mobile accessories, music content and mobile game downloads via the MOTO Store, managed by the PacificNet iMobile Beijing office.

The cooperation between PacificNet iMobile and Motorola (China) on the MOTO Ecommerce project formally began on July 3, 2007. PacificNet iMobile is responsible for the overall development, design, deployment, testing and launch of the MOTO Store, as well as Internet payment processing, customer relationship management (CRM) and call center customer support services, as well as a two-year maintenance agreement. Phase III of this project has been successfully launched and Phase IV is now in preparation.

Mr. Liu Lei, President of iMobile, said, "PacificNet iMobile is proud to complete this project for Motorola (China) which enables their customers to order the very latest Motorola products online. As we move into phase IV of this project, I look forward to further productive development including improved functionality, improved site design, and new and improved features."

According to reports by China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) and Ministry of Information Industry (MII), China has become the largest population of mobile phone users in the world, with over 521 million mobile phone users (including 363 million GSM users by China Mobile, and 118 million GSM users plus 40 million CDMA users by China Unicom), 50 million mobile internet users, and 210 million internet users.

"We are delighted to see the successful completion of Phase III of this project for Motorola China," said Tony Tong, Chairman and CEO of PacificNet. "We are happy to have such an opportunity to cooperate with Motorola (China) and look forward to a continued relationship in 2008 to further MotoStore's online sales, mobile content and game downloads, online payment system and customer support services in China."

PacificNet's iMobile subsidiary ( http://www.imobile.com.cn/ and http://www.18900.com/ ) is the leading internet e-commerce distributor of mobile products in China. They provide Internet, email, customer service centers, pre and post-sale services, logistics and Cash On Delivery (COD) services to mobile consumers in China. iMobile's 18900.com e-commerce operations combine online internet services with its offline customer services network comprised of a nationwide chain of logistics and customer service centers covering 21 provinces and 40 major cities in China including Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing, Tianjin, Chengdu, Dalian, Qingdao, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Dongguan, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Ningbo, Wenzhou, Nanjing, Wuhan, Xian, Harbin, Qiqihaer, Hunan and Changsha. iMobile has developed into the largest online mobile phone sales company in China and has partnered with Sina, Netease, China.com, joyo.com, and 263.net on e-commerce cooperation. iMobile's 18900.com operation is the designated Internet distributor for Motorola, Nokia, and NEC's mobile products in China.

About PacificNet

PacificNet, Inc. ( http://www.pacificnet.com/ ) is a leading provider of gaming and e-lottery game technology, e-commerce, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) in China. PacificNet's gaming products are specially designed for Chinese and Asian gamers with focus on integrating localized Chinese and Asian themes and content, advanced graphics, digital sound effects and popular domestic music, with secondary bonus games and jackpots. Through its Chinese subsidiary, PacificNet is also a legally licensed provider and sales agent for the legalized welfare lottery gaming in the People's Republic of China. PacificNet gaming products include: Multi-player Electronic Table Games, Server-Based Games (SBG) with multiple client betting stations, slot and bingo machines, Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs), Amusement With Prizes (AWP) machines, gaming cabinet and client/server system designs, online i-gaming software design, and multimedia entertainment kiosks. PacificNet's gaming clients include the leading hotels, casinos, legal lottery and gaming operators in China, Macau, Asia, and Europe, while e-commerce and CRM clients include the leading telecom companies, banks, insurance, travel, marketing and business services companies and telecom consumers in Greater China such as China Telecom, China Mobile, Unicom, PCCW, Hutchison Telecom, Bell24, Motorola, Nokia, SONY, TCL, Huawei, American Express, Citibank, HSBC, Bank of China, Bank of East Asia, DBS, TNT, China and Hong Kong government. PacificNet employs about 1,500 staff in its various subsidiaries throughout China with offices in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Macau, Zhuhai and the USA.

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

For more information, please contact: PacificNet USA office: Jacob Lakhany Tel: +1-605-229-6678 PacificNet Beijing office: Becky Zhao Tel: +86-10-5922-5000 23rd Floor, Building A, TimeCourt, No.6 Shuguang Xili, Chaoyang District Beijing, China 100028 PacificNet Shenzhen Office: Tel: +86-755-3322-2088 Room 4203, JinZhongHuan Business Center, Futian District Shenzhen, China 518040 PacificNet Macau office: Tel: +853-2870-4154 Unit A-C, 12th Floor, Edificio Commercial I Tak, No. 126, Rua Da Pequim Macau, China

PacificNet, Inc.

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

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

Google Sites' Share of Online Video Market Expands to 31 Percent in November 2007, According to comScore Video MetrixTime Spent per Viewer Up 29 Percent Since Beginning of 2007

RESTON, Va., Jan. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- comScore , a leader in measuring the digital world, today released its comScore Video Metrix report for November 2007, indicating that more than 75 percent of U.S. Internet users watched a video online (including both streaming video and progressive downloads), averaging 3.25 hours of video per person during the month. Google Sites, which includes YouTube.com, increased its video market share by more than two percentage points to 31.3 percent from October to November.

Google Expands Lead in Online Video Market Share

Americans viewed nearly 9.5 billion online videos in November, with Google Sites once again ranking as the top U.S. video property with 3 billion videos viewed (31.3 percent share of all videos viewed), 2.9 billion of which occurred at YouTube.com (30.6 percent). Fox Interactive Media ranked second with 419 million videos viewed (4.4 percent), followed by Yahoo! Sites with 328 million (3.5 percent) and Viacom Digital with 304 million (2.6 percent).

Top U.S. Online Video Properties* by Videos Viewed November 2007 Total U.S. - Home/Work/University Locations Source: comScore Video Metrix Videos Viewed Share (%) of Property (MM) Videos Total Internet 9,491 100.0% Google Sites 2,966 31.3% Fox Interactive Media 419 4.4% Yahoo! Sites 328 3.5% Viacom Digital 245 2.6% Time Warner Network 184 1.9% Microsoft Sites 181 1.9% Disney Online 96 1.0% ABC.com 88 0.9% ESPN 87 0.9% Break 47 0.5% * Rankings based on video content sites; excludes video server networks. Online video includes both streaming and progressive download video.

In total, 138 million Americans -- approximately three in four U.S Internet users -- viewed online video in November. Google Sites also captured

the largest online video audience with 76.2 million unique viewers, followed by Fox Interactive Media with 46.3 million and Yahoo! Sites with 37.3 million.

Top U.S. Online Video Properties* by Unique Video Viewers November 2007 Total U.S. - Home/Work/University Locations Source: comScore Video Metrix Unique Viewers Percent of all U.S. Property (000) Internet Users Total Internet 138,383 75.9% Google Sites 76,187 41.8% Fox Interactive Media 46,349 25.4% Yahoo! Sites 37,300 20.5% Time Warner Network 31,212 17.1% Microsoft Sites 28,470 15.6% Viacom Digital 23,522 12.9% Disney Online 10,361 5.7% ESPN 10,128 5.6% ABC.com 9,969 5.5% CBS Corporation 8,336 4.6% * Rankings based on video content sites; excludes video server networks. Online video includes both streaming and progressive download video. Other notable findings from November 2007 include: -- 74.5 million people viewed 2.9 billion videos on YouTube.com (39 videos per viewer). -- 43.2 million people viewed 389 million videos on MySpace.com (9 videos per viewer). -- Online viewers watched an average of 3.25 hours (195 minutes) of online video during the month, representing a 29-percent gain from the 2.52 hours (151 minutes) watched in January 2007. -- The average online video duration was 2.8 minutes. -- The average online video viewer consumed 69 videos.

To request more information about comScore Video Metrix, please visit http://www.comscore.com/contact

About comScore

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

comScore, Inc.

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

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

RealNetworks to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2007 Financial Results On February 7, 2008

SEATTLE, Jan. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Digital entertainment services company RealNetworks, Inc. will release its financial results for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2007, on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008. The company will host a Webcast and conference call to review results and discuss the company's performance at 5 p.m. ET.

Webcast Details

Investors are invited to join the live Webcast at 5:00 p.m. ET on Feb. 7th, featuring slides and audio. The Webcast will be available at: http://investor.realnetworks.com/

Webcast participants will need RealPlayer(R) to hear and view the webcast, which can be downloaded at http://www.real.com/.

The on-demand Webcast will be available approximately two hours following the conclusion of the live Webcast.

Conference Call Details 5:00 p.m. (Eastern) / 2:00 p.m. (Pacific) Dial In: 800-857-5305 Domestic 773-681-5857 International Passcode: Fourth Quarter Earnings Leader: Rob Glaser

Telephonic replay will be available until 8:00 p.m. (Eastern), Feb. 14, 2008.

Dial In: 800-308-3945 Domestic 203-369-3240 International For More Information: Marj Charlier, RealNetworks, 206-892-6718 or mcharlier@real.com Elizabeth Pheasant, RealNetworks, 206-674-2330 or epheasant@real.com RNWK: F About RealNetworks

RealNetworks(R), Inc. delivers digital entertainment services to consumers via PC, portable music player, home entertainment system or mobile phone. Real created the streaming media category in 1995 and has continued to lead the market with pioneering products and services, including: RealPlayer(R), the first mainstream media player to enable one-click downloading and recording of Internet video; the award-winning Rhapsody(R) digital music service, which delivers more than 1 billion songs per year; RealArcade(R), one of the largest casual games destinations on the Web; and a variety of mobile entertainment services, such as ringback tones, offered to consumers through leading wireless carriers around the world. RealNetworks' corporate information is located at http://www.realnetworks.com/company.

RealNetworks, Inc.

CONTACT: Marj Charlier, +1-206-892-6718, mcharlier@real.com, or
Elizabeth Pheasant, +1-206-674-2330, epheasant@real.com, or Press Only, Bill
Hankes, +1-206-892-6614, bhankes@real.com, all of RealNetworks

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

S&P Equity Research Sees Telecom Services, Equipment Demand ShiftMargin pressures make emerging markets, technologies key drivers

NEW YORK, Jan. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- With competition increasing and voice revenues declining, demand for broadband connections and the related network capacity needs will be the catalysts for telecommunications services and equipment revenue growth, according to a new report released by Standard & Poor's Equity Research. High penetration rates in developed markets, like the U.S. and Europe, are limiting new subscriber opportunities, so wireline telecommunications companies are looking to revamp network offerings with innovative technologies, such as fiber lines, to enhance service delivery. Service providers and equipment suppliers also are looking at emerging markets, including Latin America and Asia, to increase market share through improved connectivity. These were among the findings from the Standard & Poor's report titled, "Global Telecom Broadband: The Need for Speed Continues Despite a Slowing Pace," which was published today.

"There are really two inter-connected stories here -- the telecommunications service providers and the telecommunications equipment suppliers -- that are playing out on a global scale" notes Todd Rosenbluth, Group Head for U.S. Telecommunications Services, Standard & Poor's Equity Research, and one of the study's authors. "Facing a drop in their traditional revenue base, it's no surprise to see many of the companies in the areas we examined expanding their horizons internationally and into new products."

In our view, service providers in each region may face unique challenges, such as regulatory discrepancies, diverse competition and variations in infrastructure. We contend that communications equipment providers such as Corning (GLW: Strong Buy; $23) and Netgear (NTGR: Strong Buy; $28) have become the arms dealers in the competitive telecom world. Despite high pricing pressure, we think the vendors will largely emerge victorious in the triple- play war.

"While there's still a considerable amount of opportunity in broadband, particularly when bundled with services for video, it's not endless," continues Rosenbluth. "In our view, companies on both sides of the industry, including AT&T (T: Strong Buy; $38) and Telefonica (TEF: Buy; $97), will need to continue investing in next-generation offerings to increase bandwidth and deliver advanced IPTV, voice and high-speed Internet bundles. While the initial capital outlay may be substantial, the long-term effect of lowered operating expenses and increased competitiveness may boost shareholder returns."

Drawing on the insights of S&P's global equity research staff, the study looks at the wireline telecommunications industry on a worldwide basis. The report breaks down the opportunities for service providers and equipment suppliers within the U.S., Europe, Asia and Latin America. This includes the identification of market factors and players, which investors should consider when investigating the prospects for each region, as well as stock picks.

To view a video clip of Standard & Poor's Todd Rosenbluth and Ari Bensinger, U.S. Communications Equipment Analyst, discussing the report, please copy and paste the following link into your browser: mms://a1802.v19724b.c19724.g.vm.akamaistream.net/7/1802/19724/v0001/streamlogi cs.download.akamai.com/25711/S_and_P/sptv-survey-115.wmv

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Online for immediate download at http://sandp.ecnext.com/, by telephone at 617-530-8233, or via e-mail order sent to james_costello@standardandpoors.com. Members of the media can request a copy of this report from the communications contact listed at the end of this release.

The analyst quoted above is a Standard & Poor's equity analyst. He has no affiliation with any company he covers, nor any ownership interest in any companies he covers.

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As the world's largest producer of independent equity research, Standard & Poor's licenses its research to over 1,000 institutions for their investors and advisors, including 19 of the top 20 securities firms, 13 of the top 20 banks, and 11 of the top 20 life insurance companies. Standard & Poor's team of 120 experienced U.S., European and Asian equity analysts use a fundamental, bottom-up approach to assess a global universe of approximately 2,000 equities across more than 120 industries worldwide. Follow Standard & Poor's equity analysts' U.S. market commentary each day at http://www.equityresearch.standardandpoors.com/.

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About Standard & Poor's

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Standard & Poor's

CONTACT: Jeff Sexton
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CIBER Wins $2.5 Million Implementation Contract for Leading Apparel Company

BUFFALO, N.Y., Jan. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CIBER Enterprise Solutions, a division of CIBER, Inc. , has won a $2.5 million contract to implement SAP(R) applications for Buffalo, New York-based New Era Cap, a global manufacturer of baseball hats, and the largest baseball hat manufacturer in the U.S. When complete, all of New Era's operations and manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Europe will be operating on the new platform.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010927/CBRLOGO)

CIBER will implement its QuickWear solution to replace six existing information systems at New Era. These systems did not easily share data, so that data entry and reporting activities were somewhat complex. In addition, they were not specifically designed to meet the needs of firms in the apparel and footwear industry.

CIBER's QuickWear solution is a qualified SAP Business All-in-One solution and was designed to meet the specific needs of apparel and footwear companies. QuickWear provides a pre-configured, fixed price, fixed timeline approach to implementing the SAP Apparel and Footwear application. QuickWear handles the complex style-color-size dimension and pre-pack requirements unique to the apparel and footwear industries and helps companies streamline their supply chain, inventory control, and order fulfillment processes. QuickWear can be up and running quickly, typically within 20 weeks.

As a final part of the project, CIBER will provide system training to New Era's staff.

The only apparel maker licensed to produce Major League Baseball caps, New Era Cap designs and creates more than 34 million licensed and non-licensed caps annually. New Era has experienced rapid growth in recent years, in part because of the firm's ability to capitalize on current trends, such as the influence of hip hop culture on fashion. To accommodate this growth and maintain its commitment to customer service, the firm needed to replace its computing system with one that is more robust and provides better integration of financial, accounting, manufacturing, and customer data.

"CIBER's familiarity with our industry was impressive, notably their depth of knowledge and their experience," said Jack Mehltretter, Vice President of Information Technology for New Era Cap. "We recognized that their experience in SAP applications and pre-configured QuickWear solution would help significantly reduce our implementation time and costs."

"New Era is truly a leader in the fashion industry, and knows that IT can play a strategic role in enhancing a firm's competitive advantage," said Arnold Nel, Vice President of CIBER's SAP Practice. "We're excited to lead this initiative and provide our QuickWear solution. Other QuickWear clients have reported significant returns on investment, such as customer ship time reduced from five days to one day, and inventory turns increased by 20 percent. We're confident that QuickWear will not only streamline New Era's business processes, but transform them."

CIBER, Inc. is an SAP channel partner and SAP services-special expertise partner. CIBER provides information technology consulting services for local, state, and federal government entities and private and public companies, and was recently rated the eighth best global IT outsourcing vendor and 12th best overall outsourcing vendor, according to a June 2007 Brown-Wilson Group survey. The Brown-Wilson Group conducts annual surveys of CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, and other business decision-makers at Fortune 2000 organizations to understand users' evaluations of global outsourcing service providers.

About CIBER Enterprise Solutions

As a division of CIBER, Inc. , CIBER Enterprise Solutions offers enterprise and e-business application implementation and integration consulting services for top-tier software applications in the enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM), supply chain and e-business areas. CIBER Enterprise Solutions' business and technical expertise spans 20 years of providing solutions to companies across all industries. CIBER is a pure-play international system integration consultancy with superior value-priced services and reliable delivery for both private and government sector clients. CIBER's services are offered globally on a project- or strategic-staffing basis, in both custom and enterprise resource planning package environments, and across all technology platforms, operating systems and infrastructures. Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colo., CIBER now serves client businesses from over 60 U.S. offices, 25 European offices and seven offices in Asia/Pacific. Operating in 18 countries, with more than 8,000 employees and annual revenue over $1 billion, CIBER and its IT specialists continuously build and upgrade clients' systems to "competitive advantage status." CIBER is included in the Russell 2000 Index and the S&P Small Cap 600 Index. CIBER, ALWAYS ABLE. http://www.ciber.com/

New Era Cap

Founded in 1920, New Era Cap Company, Inc., is the nation's leading headwear manufacturer and creator of New Era Apparel, brings to market products that transcend time, culture, sport and fashion. Producing more than 30 million caps per year, New Era is the exclusive manufacturer and marketer of the official on-field cap worn by every Major League Baseball team and their Minor League affiliates and maintaining agreements with other licensed entities. On the street, New Era is known as the Originator of the True Fitted for its signature cap style, the 59FIFTY. Some of the Company's core markets include Action Sports, Children, Fan, Suburban, Women and Fashion/Lifestyle. The Company, headquartered in Buffalo, New York, employs approximately 1,700 people world-wide in New York, Alabama and at its operations in Canada, Europe, Japan and Hong Kong. New Era is a 'Category A' affiliate of the Fair Labor Association.

Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements

Statements contained in this release may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, as discussed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. CIBER undertakes neither intention nor obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. CIBER and the CIBER logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of CIBER, Inc. Copyright(C) 2008.

SAP and other SAP products and services mentioned herein as well as their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of SAP AG in Germany and in several other countries all over the world.

All other product and service names mentioned are the trademarks of their respective companies.

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CONTACT: Media Relations, Diane Stoner, dstoner@ciber.com, or Investor
Relations, or Jennifer Matuschek, jmatuschek@ciber.com, both of CIBER, Inc.,
+1-303-220-0100

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

Playlogic Entertainment Appoints Pierre Thiercelin as Chief Sales & Marketing Officer

NEW YORK and AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, Jan. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Playlogic Entertainment, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: PLGC.OB) -- an independent worldwide publisher of entertainment software -- has appointed Pierre Thiercelin (33) as Chief Sales and Marketing Officer.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20071119/PLAYLOGICLOGO )

Thiercelin has over 9 years experience in international trade working for various video games companies such as Midway, Novalogic and Ignition and also for non video games companies such as Samsung.

About Playlogic:

Playlogic publishes quality games, working with leading technology to produce digital entertainment from concept to finished product.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This release contains statements about Playlogic's future expectations, performance, plans, and prospects, as well as assumptions about future events. The reader is cautioned not to put undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, as these statements are subject to numerous factors and uncertainties, including without limitation, business and economic conditions and trends; fluctuations in operating results; reduced customer demand relative to expectations; competitive factors; and other risk factors listed from time to time in the company's SEC reports. Actual results may differ materially from our expectations as the result of these and other important factors relating to Playlogic's business and product development efforts, which are further described in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These filings can be obtained from the SEC's website located at http://www.sec.gov/. Any forward-looking statements are based on information available to Playlogic on the date of this release, and Playlogic assumes no obligation to update such statements.

FOR MORE INFORMATION Jeroen Stein, IR & PR Office T: +31 20 676 03 04 M: +31 6 13 73 20 10 F: +31 20 673 13 14 E: jstein@playlogicint.com

For further information about Playlogic, please visit the Corporate Center at http://www.playlogicgames.com/.

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PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com Playlogic Entertainment, Inc.

CONTACT: Jeroen Stein, IR & PR Office, Playlogic Entertainment, Inc.,
+31-20-676-03-04, or mobile, +31-6-13-73-20-10, or fax, +31-20-673-13-14, or
jstein@playlogicint.com

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

CarMax Reports Top Ten Searched Vehicle Features on carmax.com

RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- One month after the launch of expanded online vehicle search capabilities, CarMax, Inc. the nation's largest retailer of used cars, reports the top ten vehicle features searched for on carmax.com in December.

"People told us that generally they know the options that are important to them, but often don't know which vehicle makes and models offer them," said Ann Yauger, director of carmax.com. "Now that people are able to search by feature, it's interesting to see what they are looking for most frequently." Yauger continued, "People want new technologies and we see that reflected with navigation systems ranking higher than ABS brakes and cruise control."

Top Ten Vehicle Features Searched Ranking Feature 1 Leather Seats 2 Navigation System 3 Sunroof 4 3rd Row Seat 5 Seat Heater(s) 6 ABS Brakes 7 Cruise Control 8 Manual Transmission 9 TV/DVD 10 Power Seat(s)

In December 2007, CarMax launched a new, innovative approach to the way consumers conduct vehicle searches on carmax.com based on research and customer feedback. The new vehicle search enables consumers to search based on a wide array of criteria including price, mileage, type, popular features and other options without having to first select a make and model. Another unique benefit allows online car shoppers the opportunity to combine the options they want.

Online shoppers can use the carmax.com website to search the company's inventory of more than 25,000 new and used cars. The website showcases each vehicle with multiple photos, the no-haggle price, and information on features, options, fuel economy and customer reviews. In fiscal year 2007, carmax.com averaged more than four million visits per month. Additionally, approximately 70 percent of in-store customers visited the website before coming to the store.

About CarMax

CarMax, a Fortune 500 company and one of the Fortune 2007 "100 Best Companies to Work For," is the nation's largest retailer of used cars. Headquartered in Richmond, Va., CarMax currently operates 88 used car superstores in 41 markets. The CarMax consumer offer is structured around four customer benefits: low, no-haggle prices; a broad selection; high quality vehicles; and customer-friendly service. During the twelve months ended February 28, 2007, the company retailed 337,021 used vehicles and sold 208,959 wholesale vehicles at its in-store auctions. For more information, access the CarMax website at http://www.carmax.com/.

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CONTACT: Lisa Van Riper, Assistant Vice President, Public Affairs,
+1-804-935-4594, or Chris Wilmore, Assistant Public Relations Manager, New
Media, +1-804-747-0422, ext. 4773, both of CarMax, Inc.

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

Canada's MTS Allstream Selects Alcatel-Lucent for Next Generation Converged Information, Communications and Entertainment ServiceMTS Allstream is 50th customer of Alcatel-Lucent's Triple Play Service Delivery Architecture

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, MARKHAM, Ontario and PARIS, Jan. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced that it has signed a multi-year agreement with MTS Allstream, a wholly owned subsidiary of Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. and one of Canada's leading national communication solutions providers, for its upcoming Internet Protocol television (IPTV) deployment. The service will be based on Alcatel-Lucent's industry-leading Triple Play Service Delivery Architecture (TPSDA) and Microsoft Mediaroom IPTV and multimedia platform. MTS Allstream currently has the largest installed base of telco digital TV subscribers in Canada and was one of the first providers in the world to launch this type of service. This next-generation deployment will support an increased subscriber base and will allow MTS Allstream to launch into new markets.

Alcatel-Lucent's solution will also allow MTS Allstream to offer a full suite of converged services over a single IP/MPLS infrastructure with full quality of service (QoS) enabling enhanced services such as VoIP, T-Commerce and other interactive and blended services. The Microsoft Mediaroom platform will enable MTS Allstream to offer broadcast TV and video on demand (VoD) with content featuring high definition (HD)-quality picture resolution. MTS Allstream's IPTV offering will also provide an enhanced user experience by enabling user-friendly features like instant channel change, multiple picture- in-picture and personal video recorder (PVR) functionality (such as one-touch recording and pausing live TV).

"This new platform is the logical evolution of our existing MTS TV service, and allows MTS Allstream to continue its success as Manitoba's telecommunications provider of choice whether it's local service, high-speed Internet, television or wireless," said Kelvin Shepherd, President Consumer Market division, MTS Allstream. "By leveraging the network investments we have made over the past several years, we will be one of the first in North America to deploy Microsoft Mediaroom. Together with Alcatel-Lucent's TPSDA architecture, the new platform will reinforce the success of our bundling strategy and the competitive strength of our business and allow us to continue a cost-effective service improvement and expansion."

"As the world leader in both IPTV and Mobile TV deployment, we are bringing our real-world experience and knowledge to help MTS Allstream increase the value of their subscriber offerings with more sophisticated digital communications and entertainment services," said Alex Giosa, president of Alcatel-Lucent Canada "We also support MTS Allstream's time-to-market objectives by implementing a secure and reliable infrastructure capable of delivering high-end multimedia services."

Under the agreement, Alcatel-Lucent will provide its TPSDA architecture and will be the end-to-end network integrator. The solution includes an IP/MPLS network based on the 7750 Service Router (SR) and a broadband access network based on the 7330 Intelligent Services Access Manager Fiber-to-the- Node (ISAM FTTN). Also included is the Alcatel-Lucent 5750 Subscriber Services Controller, a flexible, modular and pre-integrated subscriber and policy management, the 5620 Service Aware Manager, a single management platform offering element, network and service management and the 5526 Access Management System for element management.

In addition, Alcatel-Lucent will provide the design, testing, integration, deployment and maintenance. Alcatel-Lucent's complete services network integration brings together the network infrastructure, software platform and integrations skill sets required to deliver a superior user experience to MTS Allstream customers. The solution leverages Alcatel-Lucent's IP Transformation Centers (IPTCs) resources encompassing network, service platforms and OSS systems.

Alcatel-Lucent is the leader in end-to end-triple play networks, currently deploying its TPSDA with 50 operators worldwide, now including MTS Allstream. Alcatel-Lucent is also the world leader in both IPTV and Mobile TV, having already enabled TV, video and music services for more than 140 fixed and mobile service providers around the world.

About MTS Allstream

MTS Allstream Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Manitoba Telecom Services Inc., and is one of Canada's leading national communication solutions providers, delivering innovative products and services through the Enterprise Solutions and Consumer Markets divisions. The Enterprise Solutions division, which operates under the Allstream brand nationally and under the MTS brand in Manitoba, is a leading competitor in the national business and wholesale markets. This division offers customers a portfolio of solutions tailored to the needs of medium and large businesses looking for success in a world of rapidly evolving technology - Internet protocol-based communications, unified communications, voice and data connectivity services. The Consumer Markets division leads every telecommunications market segment in Manitoba, delivering a full suite of next generation wireless, high-speed Internet and data, digital television and wireline voice services under the MTS brand, as well as small business services across Canada under the Allstream brand, and security and alarm monitoring services through AAA Alarm Systems Ltd., an affiliate of MTS Allstream which also operates in other western provinces. MTS Allstream's extensive national broadband fibre optic network spans more than 24,300 kilometres, and provides international connections through strategic alliances and interconnection agreements with other international service providers. Manitoba Telecom Services Inc.'s common shares are listed on The Toronto Stock Exchange (trading symbol: MBT). For more information, please visit: http://www.mtsallstream.com/.

About Alcatel-Lucent's Triple Play Service Delivery Architecture (TPSDA)

Alcatel-Lucent's TPSDA, the widely deployed blueprint architecture for triple play, enables operators to accelerate their IP network transformation to deliver a full range of personalized multimedia services combining voice, data and video. TPSDA provides a reliable and scalable IP network foundation that leverages Alcatel-Lucent's industry-leading broadband access, optics, carrier-Ethernet and IP technologies and couples them with robust services, subscriber and network management. TPSDA is further supported by a comprehensive suite of design, deployment and integration services.

About Alcatel-Lucent

Alcatel-Lucent

CONTACT: Press, Denise Panyik-Dale, +1-908-582-4897,
dpanyikdale@alcatel-lucent.com, Mark Burnworth, +33(0)1-40-76-50-84,
mark.burnworth@alcatel-lucent.com, or Investor Relations, Scott Ashby,
+33(0)1-40-76-29-90, scott.ashby@alcatel-lucent.com, Maria Alcon,
+33(0)1-40-76-15-17, maria.alcon@alcatel-lucent.com, John DeBono,
+1-908-582-7793, debono@alcatel-lucent.com, Tony Lucido,
+33(0)1-40-76-49-80, alucido@alcatel-lucent.com, Don Sweeney,
+1-908-582-6153, dsweeney@alcatel-lucent.com, all of Alcatel-Lucent

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

New Focus Leads With Precision Products at Photonics West 2008State-of-the-art e-commerce system launched to improve customer experience

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- New Focus, a division of Bookham, Inc , will launch its most sophisticated e-commerce facility and a range of new products for precision measurement applications at Photonics West 2008.

Visitors to the Bookham and New Focus booth (#1207) will see: -- New quadrant-cell detectors with USB interface for precision beam-position measurement and stabilization applications -- New fiber-coupled single-wavelength lasers with narrow linewidths and high wavelength stability for Raman spectroscopy, interferometery and other precision measurement applications -- An expanded line of vacuum and ultraclean solutions for semiconductor equipment and other applications with critical environments -- New two-inch motorized Flipper(TM) mounts and other photonics tools for advanced scientific applications

The upgraded New Focus e-commerce system being launched at the show will offer customers expanded product information, including 3D models and drawings, access to order histories, delivery of formal quotes and the ability to store favorite products and the virtual shopping cart for future visits.

"At New Focus we aim not only to offer the most advanced, precise and reliable products but also to ensure that our customers can conveniently purchase these products anytime, anywhere," said Bookham Executive Vice President and New Focus General Manager, Ken Ibbs. "Our continual innovation of technologies and procurement processes positions New Focus as a strong supply partner for industrial and scientific customers."

New Focus will also be demonstrating its OEM solutions, including its advanced light-management, beam-stabilization and integrated subsystem solutions for semiconductor equipment and other 24/7 precision measurement applications.

At Photonics West, Bookham will be presenting three technical papers at associated symposium LASE 2008: 'Recent developments for BAR and BASE: setting the trends', 'Emission wavelength stabilization in broad area lasers coupled to fiber Bragg gratings' and 'Performance and reliability of pulsed 1060 nm laser modules'.

New Focus

CONTACT: Howard Jones of BCS Public Relations, +44-0155-948-6901,
howard@bcspr.co.uk, for New Focus

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

Bookham Expands High Power Laser Diode Portfolio at Photonics WestNew laser diode modules designed for booming fiber laser, direct diode and printing markets

ZURICH, Switzerland, Jan. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bookham, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of optical components for industrial applications, will debut products from its rapidly expanding high power portfolio targeting high-growth industrial markets, at this year's Photonics West, taking place in San Jose next week.

Shown on the Bookham booth (#1207) will be the company's latest high power products, including:

-- 10W fiber laser pump module with 105Âµm fiber core diameter that operates at injection currents up to 12A; -- 1060nm seed laser module with short distance fiber Bragg grating to control spectral properties for pulsed fiber lasers; -- VHB (Very High Brightness) bar for direct systems -- launched at LASER 2007 and now being shipped in volume -- which has a power output of 80W -- up to four times the brightness of a typical 10mm bar -- and measures only 3.6mm in width; -- low core fiber diameter multimode modules with 40Âµm or 50Âµm fibre, aimed at the Computer-to-Print (CTP) pre-press printing market. The modules deliver up to 2W at 830nm and up to 3W at 940nm.

"The number of applications that require reliable, high power and high brightness laser diodes is growing all the time, and we are continuing to drive investments and developments of next generation products to meet the needs of our customers in these areas," said Bookham director of product marketing, Berthold Schmidt. "Leading product performance combined with low cost volume delivery is our key strength."

In addition to showcasing its technology at the exhibition, Bookham will be presenting three technical papers at associated symposium LASE 2008: 'Recent developments for BAR and BASE: setting the trends', 'Emission wavelength stabilization in broad area lasers coupled to fiber Bragg gratings' and 'Performance and reliability of pulsed 1060 nm laser modules'.

Bookham, Inc.

CONTACT: Julie Molloy of Bookham, Inc., +44 (0) 7967 223 448,
julie.molloy@bookham.com; or Howard Jones of BCS Public Relations,
+44 (0) 115 948 6901, howard@bcspr.co.uk, for Bookham, Inc.

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