NVIDIA and CGSociety Announce NVArt Award WinnersDigital Art Challenge Celebrates the Intersection of Art and Technology

SANTA CLARA, Calif., and ADELAIDE, Australia, Feb. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- NVIDIA and CGSociety today announced the winners of the NVArt digital art challenge, the first in a series of worldwide competitions to be held during 2008.

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The theme of the inaugural challenge was "Amazing Creations." Artists were invited to submit computer-generated imagery that could exist only in a virtual, imaginary world. The winning art was unveiled at a reception at the San Jose Museum of Art on February 1. The event was keynoted by NVIDIA CEO Jen-Hsun Huang and featured remarks from digital arts gurus Lorne Lanning of Oddworld Inhabitants and Mark Snoswell of CGSociety.

"The digital arts community and NVIDIA are natural partners. As NVIDIA graphics technology becomes increasingly programmable, it provides artists with an infinite palette for expressing their ideas," commented Mr. Huang. "NVIDIA has always been inspired by the incredible creativity of 3D artists and content creators. NVArt is our way of celebrating and recognizing their creativity."

"Throughout the ages, artists have been dreamers and visionaries, creating truly amazing and inspiring works of art," added Mark Snoswell, president of CGSociety, a global organization for digital artists. "But they have been limited by the physical media in which they work. The NVArt competition embodies the attraction of digital art: the opportunity to create compelling images free from physical limitations."

The winning art will be displayed at the San Jose Museum of Art through February 8. The art is available for viewing online at http://events.cgsociety.org/NVArt/01/winners.php.

Award Winners -- 1st place: "Growth of Cubic Bacteria" by Vaclav Pajkrt, Czech Republic -- 2nd place: "Corner Fire" by Brett Keyes, Canada -- 3rd place: "Leopardo" by Najeeb El-Faith, Saudi Arabia Honorable mention: -- "Fractalissimo" by Francois Coulon, France -- "Many Ways" by Ramiro Amilcar Fernandez, Argentina -- "The Birth of Crystal - The Begin II" by Alvin Tea, New Zealand -- "Alien Biomechanical Shapes 00.2 - Alien Core" by Maciej Frolow, Poland -- "Torn" by Monsit Jangariyawong, Thailand -- "Coral Sim" by Brett Keyes, Canada -- "Rest of Sinews" by Vaclav Pajkrt, Czech Republic Judging

The submissions were reviewed by a distinguished panel of judges, including:

-- Pascal Blanche, Ubisoft -- Francisco Cortina, 3D Artist -- Lorne Lanning, Oddworld Inhabitants -- Stephan Martinere, Midway Games -- JoAnne Northrup, San Jose Museum of Art -- Shelley Page, Dreamworks -- Mark Snoswell, CGSociety -- Steven Stahlberg, Androidblues -- David Wright, NVIDIA About NVArt

The first NVArt challenge was launched in October 2007 with the "Amazing Creations" theme. The next NVArt challenge theme is "Architecture and Landscape." Submissions are due on March 10, 2008. For more information, go to http://events.cgsociety.org/.

About the San Jose Museum of Art

Established in 1969, the San Jose Museum of Art is a distinct voice in the San Francisco Bay Area arts community. The Museum is recognized for its contemporary collection, which reflects the West Coast contextualized by national and international visual art. The collection exhibits the unique evolution of the institution from a small civic art gallery to a museum in the tenth largest city in the United States. For more information, visit http://www.sanjosemuseumofart.org/.

About CGSociety

CGSociety is a respected and accessible global organization for creative digital artists. CGSociety supports artists at every level by offering a range of services to connect, inform, educate, and promote, by celebrating achievement, excellence, and innovation in all aspects of digital art. CGSociety, along with Ballistic Publishing, is a division of Ballistic Media. For more information, visit http://www.cgsociety.org/.

About NVIDIA

NVIDIA is the world leader in visual computing technologies and the inventor of the GPU, a high-performance processor which generates breathtaking, interactive graphics on workstations, personal computers, game consoles, and mobile devices. NVIDIA serves the entertainment and consumer market with its GeForce(R) products, the professional design and visualization market with its Quadro(R) products, and the high-performance computing market with its Tesla(TM) products. NVIDIA is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif. and has offices throughout Asia, Europe, and the Americas. For more information, visit http://www.nvidia.com/.

Certain statements in this release including, but not limited to, statements as to the uses, benefits, and programmability of NVIDIA graphics technology are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause results to be materially different than expectations. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include: loss of performance of when products are used together; our reliance on third-parties to manufacture, assemble, package and test our products; manufacturing or software defects; the impact of technological development and competition; changes in industry standards and interfaces as well as other factors detailed from time to time in the reports NVIDIA files with the Securities and Exchange Commission including its Form 10-Q for the period ended October 28, 2007. Copies of reports filed with the SEC are posted on our website and are available from NVIDIA without charge. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and speak only as of the date hereof, and, except as required by law, NVIDIA disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances.

Copyright (C) 2008 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. All company and/or product names may be trade names, trademarks, and/or registered trademarks of the respective owners with which they are associated.

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Speedemissions CEO in Interview with NEXTinvestor.com

ATLANTA, Feb. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Speedemissions, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SPMI) announced today that Rich Parlontieri, CEO, was interviewed on NEXTinvestor.com, a financial news web site. Speedemissions is a rapidly growing auto emission testing company. In an interview with Valerie Gurka, Parlontieri discusses the company's business model, its growth from 34 to 53 stores by the end of February and the major markets it currently serves. In addition, Mr. Parlontieri talks about plans for 2008 and how to increase their customer base. The interview is presented on http://www.nextinvestor.com/videos.html.

About NEXTinvestor.com

NEXTinvestor.com is an online resource for investors in micro-cap public companies and early to later-stage private companies. It is focused on providing updated information including investor events, CEO interviews, online media resources and other business ideas to both institutional and private investors. Through its unique distribution channels, it provides an opportunity for businesses to facilitate virtual presentations and connect with the investor community. NEXTinvestor.com (http://www.nextinvestor.com/) is a division of Inspire Solutions, LLC and is based in New York City.

About Speedemissions Inc. at: http://www.speedemissions.com/

Speedemissions, Inc. based in Atlanta, Georgia, plans to become the leading vehicle emissions testing (and safety inspection where required) company in the United States in areas where emission testing is mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Since the emission testing business is highly fragmented, Speedemissions expects to be the first company to create a national brand offering their customers quick and efficient vehicle emission testing service. The focus of the company at the present time is the Atlanta, GA, Houston, TX, Dallas, TX, Salt Lake City, UT and St. Louis, MO Markets.

Certain statements contained in this news release regarding matters that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements. Because such forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such forward- looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, uncertainties pertaining to continued market acceptance for Speedemissions' products and services, its ability to succeed in growing revenue, the effect of new competitors in its market, integration of acquired businesses and other risk factors identified from time to time in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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CONTACT: Suzanne Brown, Investor Relations for Speedemissions, Inc.,
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Radware Wins Info Security Products Guide 2008 Global Product Excellence AwardDefensePro Named Best Application Security Solution

MAHWAH, New Jersey, February 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Radware , the leading provider of integrated application delivery solutions for business-smart networking, today announced that its Intrusion Prevention System and Denial of Service Protection solution, DefensePro 3020, has won the Award for best Application Security Solution in the Info Security Products Guide for the 2008 Global Product Excellence Awards.

More than 11,000 end-users and prospective customers worldwide voted for the products that they trust the most. Radware won the award based on votes from customers, channel partners, and Info Security Products Guide readers, competing with four other finalists and hundreds of nominations. The complete list of finalists can be found at http://www.technosium.com/awards/index.htm.

"It's time for technology companies to focus on innovation and growth now," says Rake Narang, Editor-in-Chief of InfoSecurity Products Guide. "Product innovation and customer trust are key to trouncing global economy uncertainties in 2008. We are pleased to honor Radware as winner for 2008 and all the finalists who participated."

"We are very pleased to have received this award from Info Security Products Guide as it reflects what we consider to be the key elements of our success: innovation and customer satisfaction," stated Avi Chesla, Vice-President of Security at Radware. "This award reinforces our belief in the necessity to offer the broadest range of application security solutions available to best suit our customers' specific needs. Through our unique Full Spectrum Protection Technology the DefensePro provides a comprehensive protection against both known and zero-day attacks that aim at network, server and client resources."

Radware's DefensePro is an in-line Intrusion Prevention, Denial-of-Service protection, and traffic shaping solution designed for enterprise core and perimeter deployment, data centers and carrier backbone. In addition to integrating multiple layers of defense such as signature-based protection, protocol anomaly protection, access control and bandwidth management, DefensePro provides a full spectrum of protection technologies that include state of the art network and application adaptive behavioral protections. Thus, beyond blocking known attacks, DefensePro through its adaptive behavioral analysis mitigates a wide range of zero day network and server-based threats, including non vulnerability-based malware that misuse services resources , server cracking attempts that misuse the service authentication mechanism, worms, DoS/DDoS network and application floods and other emerging threats, without requiring human intervention.

About Radware

Radware , the global leader in integrated application delivery solutions, assures the full availability, maximum performance, and complete security of business-critical applications for more than 5,000 enterprises and carriers worldwide. With APSolute(TM), Radware's comprehensive and award-winning suite of intelligent front-end, access, and security products, companies in every industry can drive business productivity, improve profitability, and reduce IT operating and infrastructure costs by making their networks "business smart". For more information, please visit http://www.radware.com/.

About Info Security Products Guide Awards

Info Security Products Guide, published by Silicon Valley Communications, plays a vital role in keeping end-users informed of the choices they can make when it comes to protecting their digital resources. It is written expressly for those who are adamant on staying informed of security threats and the preventive measure they can take. You will discover a wealth of information in this guide including tomorrow's technology today, best deployment scenarios, people and technologies shaping info security and independent product evaluations that facilitate in making the most pertinent security decisions. The Info Security Products Guide Awards recognize and honor excellence in

This press release may contain forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, general business conditions in the Application Switching or Network Security industry, changes in demand for Application Switching or Network Security products, the timing and amount or cancellation of orders and other risks detailed from time to time in Radware's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Radware's Form 20-F.

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/C O R R E C T I O N -- Verizon Wireless/

In the news release, Verizon Wireless Invests More Than $192 Million in 2007 to Enhance Philadelphia Region Network, issued earlier today by Verizon Wireless over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the headline should read "Verizon Wireless Invests More Than $190 Million in 2007 to Enhance Philadelphia Region Network" rather than "$192 Million" as originally issued inadvertently.

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Next Inning Technology Updates Outlooks for SiRF Technology, Texas Instruments, Microchip Technology, and SanDisk

PRINCETON, N.J., Feb. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Inning Technology Research (http://www.nextinning.com/), a subscription service focused on semiconductor and technology stocks, announced it has updated outlooks for SiRF Technology , Texas Instruments , Microchip Technology , and SanDisk .

Earnings season is when Editor Paul McWilliams is at his best. In his weekly earnings previews, McWilliams advised subscribers to buy Flextronics, Harmonic, and NetLogic, all of which moved higher after announcing stellar quarters. His preview for the week of February 4th will be available by signing up for a free trial:

https://www.nextinning.com/subscribe/index.php?refer=prn624

In his earnings preview, Editor Paul McWilliams wrote: "With its purchase of Centrality, SiRF made its only viable play -- offensive or defensive. For SiRF it was either enter the 'motherchip market' or watch as a competing motherchip company like Broadcom eats its GPS lunch. Well, maybe not quite that dramatic -- it would have probably been a slow and painful downward spiral.."

McWilliams also looks at these topics:

-- What critical question does McWilliams expect analysts on the SiRF conference call will pose, and what sort of answer does he think will be required by SiRF executives to avoid a sell-off?

-- Why might Texas Instruments be particularly well positioned to benefit from prevailing trends in the semiconductor industry in 2008?

-- Based on his forecast for the markets moving to NAND Flash during the next two years, does McWilliams believe it's time to buy SanDisk to leverage these changes?

-- Microchip is up 10% since McWilliams called it a "buy" in mid-January. Is he still bullish after recent gains?

Founded in September 2002, Next Inning's model portfolio has returned 273% since its inception versus 85% for the Nasdaq.

About Next Inning:

Next Inning is a subscription financial newsletter focused on technology stocks. Editor Paul McWilliams is a 20+-year industry veteran.

NOTE: This release was published by Indie Research Advisors, LLC, a registered investment advisor with CRD #131926. Interested parties may visit adviserinfo.sec.gov for additional information. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should always research companies and securities before making any investments. Nothing herein should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any security.

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Microsoft présente une offre de rachat de Yahoo! pour 31 USD par action

REDMOND, Washington, February 4 /PRNewswire/ --

- La transaction est évaluée à environ 44,6 milliards USD en numéraire et en actions ;

- Elle fournit aux actionnaires de Yahoo! une prime de 62 pour cent par rapport au cours actuel de l'action ;

- L'entité combinée formera une société plus compétitive, tout en fournissant une valeur supérieure aux actionnaires, ainsi qu'un meilleur choix et une plus grande innovation aux clients et aux partenaires

Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq : MSFT) a annoncé qu'elle a présenté au Conseil d'administration de Yahoo! Inc. (Nasdaq : YHOO) une offre d'achat de toutes les actions ordinaires de Yahoo! en circulation pour une contrepartie par action de 31 USD, ce qui représente une valeur totale d'environ 44,6 milliards USD. L'offre de Microsoft permettrait aux actionnaires de Yahoo! de choisir de recevoir un paiement en numéraire ou un nombre fixé d'actions ordinaires de Microsoft, la contrepartie totale payable aux actionnaires de Yahoo! étant composée pour moitié de paiement en numéraire et pour moitié d'actions ordinaires de Microsoft. L'offre représente une prime de 62 pour cent par rapport au cours de clôture des actions ordinaires de Yahoo! au 31 janvier 2008.

<< Nous avons une grande estime pour Yahoo! et, ensemble, nous pouvons offrir un ensemble de solutions de plus en plus passionnantes pour les consommateurs, les éditeurs et les annonceurs, tout en nous positionnant au mieux pour la compétition sur le marché des services en ligne >>, a déclaré Steve Ballmer, président-directeur général de Microsoft. << Nous pensons que notre combinaison fournira une valeur supérieure à nos actionnaires respectifs, ainsi qu'un meilleur choix et une plus grande innovation à nos clients et partenaires du secteur. >>

<< Nos vies, nos entreprises, et même notre société ont été progressivement transformés par le Web, et Yahoo! a joué un rôle pionnier en bâtissant des services et une infrastructure de référence à grande échelle >>, a déclaré Ray Ozzie, directeur de l'architecture logicielle chez Microsoft. << La combinaison de ces deux équipes formidables nous permettrait de fournir conjointement un large éventail de nouvelles expériences à nos clients, qu'aucun d'entre nous n'aurait pu offrir indépendamment. >>

Le marché de la publicité en ligne croit à un rythme très rapide, de plus de 40 milliards USD en 2007 à près de 80 milliards USD d'ici 2010. Les économies d'échelle qui en découlent, ainsi que les coûts de capitaux associés pour les fournisseurs de plate-forme publicitaire, font que nous sommes rentrés dans une période de convergence et de consolidation du secteur. Aujourd'hui, ce marché est de plus en plus dominé par un seul acteur. Ensemble, Microsoft et Yahoo! sont en mesure d'offrir un choix concurrentiel tout en répondant mieux aux besoins de leurs clients et partenaires.

<< Les actifs combinés et le fort accent mis sur le service de ces deux entreprises nous permettront de réaliser des économies d'échelle, tout en atteignant la masse critique en R&D pour offrir de grandes percées dans le domaine de l'innovation >>, a déclaré Kevin Johnson, président de la division Plates-formes et Services de Microsoft. << Le secteur sera bien servi en ayant plusieurs acteurs puissants, offrant plus de valeur et un véritable choix aux annonceurs, aux éditeurs et aux consommateurs. >>

La combinaison créera une société plus efficace, offrant des synergies dans quatre domaines : économies d'échelle facilitées par une masse critique en matière d'audience et plus grande valeur pour les annonceurs ; combinaison des talents de l'ingénierie pour accélérer l'innovation ; efficacité opérationnelle par le biais de l'élimination des coûts redondants ; et capacité à innover au niveau des expériences utilisateurs émergentes telles que la vidéo et le mobile. Microsoft estime que ces quatre domaines généreront au moins 1 milliard USD par an en synergie pour l'entité combinée.

Microsoft a développé un plan et un processus incluant les employés des deux entreprises pour se concentrer sur l'intégration des activités combinées. Microsoft a l'intention d'offrir des programmes de fidélisation significatifs aux ingénieurs, aux principaux leaders et aux employés de Yahoo! à travers toutes les disciplines.

Microsoft pense que cette proposition de combinaison recevra toutes les autorisations réglementaires nécessaires et prévoit que la transaction proposée se réalise au cours du deuxième semestre de l'année civile 2008.

Microsoft s'engage aussi à travailler étroitement avec la direction de Yahoo! et son Conseil d'administration dans le cadre de l'évaluation de cette proposition convaincante par ceux-ci et les actionnaires de Yahoo!.

Voici le texte de la lettre envoyée par Microsoft au Conseil d'administration de Yahoo! :

31 janvier 2008 Conseil d'administration Yahoo! Inc. 701 First Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94089 À l'attention de : Roy Bostock, président À l'attention de : Jerry Yang, président-directeur général

Chers membres du Conseil,

Je vous écris au nom du Conseil d'administration de Microsoft dans le but de faire une proposition portant sur la combinaison des activités de Microsoft et de Yahoo!. Dans le cadre de notre proposition, Microsoft achèterait toutes les actions ordinaires de Yahoo! en circulation pour une contrepartie par action de 31 USD basée sur le cours de clôture de l'action de Microsoft au 31 janvier 2008, payable sous la forme de 31 USD en numéraire ou de 0,9509 action ordinaire de Microsoft. Microsoft fournirait à chaque actionnaire de Yahoo! la possibilité de choisir de recevoir la contrepartie en numéraire ou en actions ordinaires de Microsoft, en fonction d'un prorata par le biais duquel la moitié des actions ordinaires de Yahoo! sera échangée contre des actions ordinaires de Microsoft et la moitié des actions ordinaires de Yahoo! sera convertie en droit de recevoir un paiement en numéraire. Notre proposition n'est soumise à aucune condition de financement.

Notre proposition représente une prime de 62 % par rapport au cours de clôture des actions ordinaires de Yahoo! établi à 19,18 USD au 31 janvier 2008. Il apparaît clairement que la prime résultante pour les actifs d'exploitation de la société est considérablement plus grande lorsqu'elle est ajustée pour le numéraire et les actifs minoritaires non contrôlés. Quelque soit la mesure financière utilisée - EBITDA, flux de trésorerie disponible, flux de trésorerie d'exploitation, revenu net, ou prix indicatif - cette proposition représente un évènement de réalisation de valeur convaincant pour vos actionnaires.

Nous pensons que les actions ordinaires de Microsoft représentent une opportunité d'investissement très attractive pour les actionnaires de Yahoo!. Microsoft a généré une croissance des revenus de 15 %, une croissance des bénéfices de 26 %, et un rendement des capitaux propres de 35 % en moyenne au cours des trois dernières années. Le cours de l'action Microsoft a généré des rendements de 8 % pour les actionnaires au cours de la dernière année et de 28 % sur la période des trois dernières années, dépassant de façon significative le S&P 500. Nous estimons que Microsoft possède un potentiel de hausse significatif, étant donné la croissance solide et continue de nos principales activités, le lancement récent de Windows Vista et d'autres initiatives stratégiques.

Microsoft croit fermement que la combinaison de Microsoft et de Yahoo! représente clairement le meilleur moyen de fournir une valeur maximale à nos actionnaires respectifs, ainsi que créer une société plus efficace et plus compétitive, qui fournirait une plus grande valeur et un meilleur service à nos clients. Fin 2006 et début 2007, nous avons exploré conjointement un large éventail de possibilités de collaboration pour nos deux entreprises. Ces discussions se sont basées sur l'opinion selon laquelle les activités en ligne de Microsoft et de Yahoo! doivent être regroupées d'une certaine façon afin de créer un concurrent plus efficace sur le marché en ligne. Nous avons discutés de plusieurs alternatives, allant de partenariats commerciaux à une proposition de fusion, que vous avez rejetées. Un partenariat commercial aurait pu avoir un sens à un moment donné ; Microsoft estime néanmoins que la seule alternative est désormais la combinaison de Microsoft et de Yahoo! que nous proposons.

En février 2007, j'ai reçu une lettre de votre président indiquant l'opinion du Conseil de Yahoo! selon laquelle << ce n'est à présent plus le moment opportun, du point de vue de nos actionnaires, d'entrer dans des discussions concernant une transaction d'acquisition >>. D'après cette lettre, cette opinion se fondait principalement sur la confiance du Conseil de Yahoo! dans le << potentiel de hausse >> si la direction réalisait avec succès une stratégie reformulée basée sur certaines initiatives opérationnelles, comme par exemple le projet Panama, et un ajustement organisationnel significatif. Une année s'est écoulée, et la situation concurrentielle ne s'est pas améliorée.

Alors que la croissance de la publicité en ligne continue, il existe des économies d'échelle significatives dans la plate-forme publicitaire, dans les coûts de capitaux pour le développement d'index de recherche, et la recherche et le développement ; nous sommes donc entrés dans une période de convergence et de consolidation du secteur. Aujourd'hui, le marché est de plus en plus dominé par un seul acteur, qui est en train de consolider sa domination par le biais d'acquisitions. Ensemble, Microsoft et Yahoo! peuvent offrir une alternative crédible aux consommateurs, aux annonceurs et aux éditeurs. Les synergies de cette combinaison se divisent en quatre domaines :

-- Economies d'échelle : Cette combinaison permet des synergies relatives aux économies d'échelle en matière de plate-forme publicitaire, où il n'y a aujourd'hui qu'un seul concurrent à grande échelle. Cela comprend les synergies à travers la publicité relative aux recherches ou non, qui renforcera la proposition de valeur pour les annonceurs et les éditeurs. En outre, la combinaison nous permet de consolider les dépenses de capitaux. -- Capacité de R&D étendue : Le talent combiné de nos ressources d'ingénierie peut être concentré sur des priorités de R&D telles qu'un index de recherche unique et une plate-forme publicitaire unique. Ensemble, nous pouvons générer de nouveaux niveaux d'innovation, en fournissant des expériences utilisateurs améliorées, des percées dans la recherche, et de nouvelles capacités de plate-forme publicitaire. Beaucoup de ces percées dépendent d'une échelle d'ingénierie qu'aucune de nos entreprises ne possède par elle-même aujourd'hui. -- Efficacité opérationnelle : L'élimination de l'infrastructure redondante et des coûts opérationnels dupliqués améliorera la performance financière de l'entité combinée. -- Expériences utilisateurs émergentes : Notre capacité combinée à concentrer les ressources d'ingénierie, moteur de l'innovation, dans des environnements émergents tels que la vidéo, les services mobiles, le commerce en ligne, les médias sociaux et les plates-formes sociales, est fortement améliorée.

Nous apprécierions grandement l'opportunité de discuter ultérieurement avec vous de la manière d'optimiser l'intégration de nos activités respectives afin de créer l'une des premières sociétés technologiques mondiales, dotée de capacités publicitaires exceptionnelles aussi bien pour l'affichage que pour les recherches. Nous souhaitons aussi vous informer du fait que nous avons l'intention d'offrir des programmes de fidélisation significatifs à vos ingénieurs, à vos principaux leaders et à vos employés à travers toutes les disciplines.

Nous avons consacré un temps et des ressources considérables pour analyser une transaction potentielle et sommes convaincus que la combinaison recevra toutes les autorisations réglementaires nécessaires. Nous nous réjouissons à la perspective d'en discuter avec vous, et notre équipe juridique interne, tout comme notre avocat extérieur, sont disponibles pour rencontrer votre avocat dans les meilleurs délais.

Notre proposition est soumise à la négociation d'un accord définitif de fusion et à l'opportunité donnée à Microsoft de procéder à certaines vérifications limitées et confirmatives. De plus, étant donné qu'une portion de la contrepartie totale de fusion serait composée d'actions ordinaires de Microsoft, nous fournirions à Yahoo! l'opportunité de procéder aux vérifications limitées appropriées concernant Microsoft. Nous sommes prêts à vous fournir une proposition d'accord de fusion et à commencer les discussions immédiatement.

Étant donné l'importance de cette proposition pour vos actionnaires et pour les nôtres, ainsi que le potentiel de divulgations sélectives, notre intention est de rendre publique le texte de cette lettre demain matin.

En raison de l'importance de ces discussions et de la valeur représentée par notre proposition, nous nous attendons à ce que le Conseil de Yahoo! procède à un examen complet de notre proposition. Mon équipe de direction et moi-même serions heureux de nous mettre à votre disposition pour vous rencontrer ainsi que votre Conseil dans les meilleurs délais. En fonction de la nature de votre réponse, Microsoft se réserve le droit de poursuivre toutes les étapes nécessaires pour assurer que les actionnaires de Yahoo! reçoivent l'opportunité de réaliser la valeur sous-jacente de notre proposition.

Nous pensons que cette proposition représente une occasion unique de créer une valeur significative pour les actionnaires et les employés de Yahoo!, et la société combinée sera mieux positionnée pour fournir une proposition de valeur améliorée aux utilisateurs et aux annonceurs. Nous espérons que votre Conseil et vous-mêmes partagerez notre enthousiasme, et nous nous réjouissons à la perspective d'une réponse rapide et favorable.

Meilleures salutations, /s/ Steven A. Ballmer Steven A. Ballmer Président-directeur général Microsoft Corporation

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À propos de Microsoft

Fondée en 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq : MSFT) est le leader mondial des logiciels, des services et des solutions qui aident les particuliers ainsi que les entreprises à réaliser leur plein potentiel.

Cette communication ne constitue pas une offre de vendre ni une sollicitation d'une offre d'acheter toutes valeurs mobilières ou une sollicitation de tout vote ou autorisation. En rapport avec la transaction proposée, Microsoft Corp. projette de déposer auprès de la SEC une déclaration d'enregistrement sur le Formulaire S-4 contenant une circulaire de sollicitation de procurations/un prospectus et d'autres documents concernant la transaction proposée. La circulaire de sollicitation de procurations finales/le prospectus final sera envoyé(e) aux actionnaires de Yahoo! Inc. LES INVESTISSEURS ET LES DéTENTEURS DE TITRES DE YAHOO! INC. SONT PRIÉS DE LIRE LA CIRCULAIRE DE SOLLICITATION DE PROCURATIONS/LE PROSPECTUS ET LES AUTRES DOCUMENTS DÉPOSÉS AUPRÈS DE LA SEC, SOIGNEUSEMENT DANS LEUR INTEGRALITÉ, LORSQUE CEUX-CI DEVIENDRONT ACCESSIBLES, PARCE QU'ILS CONTIENDRONT DES INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES À PROPOS DE LA TRANSACTION PROPOSÉE.

Les investisseurs et les détenteurs de titres pourront obtenir des copies gratuites de la déclaration d'enregistrement et de la circulaire de sollicitation de procurations/du prospectus (lorsqu'ils seront disponibles) et des autres documents déposés par Microsoft Corp. auprès de la SEC, par le biais du site web de la SEC à l'adresse http://www.sec.gov. Des copies gratuites de la déclaration d'enregistrement et de la circulaire de sollicitation de procurations/du prospectus (lorsqu'ils seront disponibles) et des autres documents déposés auprès de la SEC peuvent aussi être obtenues en s'adressant à Investor Relations Department, Microsoft Corp., One Microsoft Way, Redmond, Washington 98052-6399.

Microsoft Corp. ainsi que ses administrateurs, ses directeurs exécutifs et d'autres personnes peuvent être considérés comme des participants dans le cadre de la sollicitation de procurations en rapport avec la transaction proposée. Les informations concernant les administrateurs et les directeurs exécutifs de Microsoft Corp. sont disponibles dans son rapport annuel sur le Formulaire 10-K pour l'année close au 30 juin 2007, qui a été déposé auprès de la SEC le 8 août 2007, et sa circulaire de sollicitation de procurations pour son assemblée générale annuelle des actionnaires 2007, qui a été déposée auprès de la SEC le 29 septembre 2007. D'autres informations concernant les participants dans la sollicitation de procurations et une description de leurs intérêts directs et indirects, selon les titres détenus ou autre, seront contenues dans la circulaire de sollicitation de procurations/le prospectus et d'autres matériels pertinents devant être déposés auprès de la SEC lorsqu'ils deviendront disponibles.

Les énoncés de ce communiqué qui sont des << énoncés prospectifs >> sont basés sur des prévisions et sur des hypothèses actuelles qui sont soumises à des risques et incertitudes. Les résultats réels pourraient être sensiblement différents en raison de facteurs tels que la capacité de Microsoft Corp. A obtenir les synergies et la création de valeur envisagées par la transaction proposée, la capacité de Microsoft Corp. à intégrer rapidement et efficacement les activités de Yahoo! Inc. et Microsoft Corp., le temps nécessaire pour réaliser la transaction proposée et toutes les actions nécessaires pour obtenir les autorisations réglementaires requises, et la diversion du temps de la direction sur des questions relatives à la transaction. Pour de plus amples renseignements au sujet des risques et incertitudes associés aux activités de Microsoft Corp., veuillez consulter les sections << Discussion et analyse de la direction de la situation financière et des résultats des activités >> et << Facteurs de risque >> des documents déposés par Microsoft Corp. auprès de la SEC, notamment, mais sans s'y limiter, son rapport annuel sur le Formulaire 10-K et ses rapports trimestriels sur le Formulaire 10-Q, dont des copies peuvent être obtenues en contactant le département des relations investisseurs de Microsoft Corp. au +1-800-285-7772 ou sur le site web de Microsoft Corp. sur http://www.microsoft.com/msft.

Toutes les informations de ce communiqué sont valides au 1er février 2008. Microsoft Corp. n'assume aucune obligation d'actualiser les énoncés prospectifs pour refléter les résultats réels ou les changements dans les prévisions de la société.

Pour de plus amples informations, pour la presse uniquement :

Équipe de réponse rapide, Waggener Edstrom Worldwide, +1-503-443-7070, rrt@waggeneredstrom.com

Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher : Joele Frank/Eric Brielmann/Jamie Moser, +1-212-355-4449

Pour les analystes financiers et les investisseurs uniquement :

Colleen Healy, directrice générale, Relations investisseurs, +1-425-706-3703

Remarque à l'attention des rédacteurs : Si vous êtes intéressés par la consultation d'informations supplémentaires sur Microsoft, veuillez visiter la page web de Microsoft sur http://www.microsoft.com/presspass sur les pages d'informations corporatives de Microsoft. Les liens hypertextes, les numéros de téléphone et les titres étaient corrects au moment de la publication, mais sont susceptibles d'avoir changé depuis. Pour une assistance supplémentaire, les journalistes et les analystes peuvent contacter l'équipe de réponse rapide de Microsoft ou d'autres personnes appropriées dont les coordonnées sont affichées sur http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/contactpr.mspx.

Site web : http://www.microsoft.com/presspass

Microsoft Corp.

Équipe de réponse rapide, Waggener Edstrom Worldwide, +1-503-443-7070, rrt@waggeneredstrom.com ; Joele Frank, ou Eric Brielmann, ou Jamie Moser, Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher, +1-212-355-4449 ; analystes financiers et investisseurs uniquement : Colleen Healy, directrice générale, Relations investisseurs, +1-425-706-3703, tous pour Microsoft Corp

'Déclaration de Brad Smith, avocat général de Microsoft'

REDMOND, Washington, February 4 /PRNewswire/ --

L'association de Microsoft et de Yahoo! permettra de créer un environnement plus concurrentiel en établissant un dauphin incontournable sur le créneau de la recherche sur Internet et de la publicité en ligne. Les autres scénarios n'auraient abouti qu'à une diminution de la concurrence sur l'Internet.

A l'heure actuelle, Google domine le Web en tant que moteur de recherche et publicitaire en ligne. A l'échelle mondiale, Google contrôle environ 75 % des revenus associés à la recherche payante et sa part de marché ne cesse d'augmenter. D'après les rapports publiés, Google traite plus de 65 % des recherches aux Etats-Unis et plus de 85 % en Europe. De leur côté, Microsoft et Yahoo! possèdent à eux deux environ 30 % du marché aux Etats-Unis et 10 % en Europe.

Microsoft est déterminée à protéger la transparence, l'innovation et la vie privée sur Internet. Nous sommes convaincus que l'association de Microsoft et de Yahoo! nous permettra de tenir ces engagements.

Ce communiqué ne constitue ni une offre de vente ni une sollicitation d'offre d'achat de titres, ni une sollicitation de vote ou d'habilitation. En connexion avec le projet de transaction, Microsoft Corp. a l'intention de soumettre auprès de la Commission des opérations de bourse (SEC) une déclaration d'enregistrement sur Formulaire S-4 contenant une circulaire/un prospectus de sollicitation de procuration ainsi que d'autres documents afférents au projet de transaction. La circulaire/le prospectus définitif(ve) de sollicitation de procuration sera envoyé(e) sous pli aux actionnaires de Yahoo! Inc. IL EST FORTEMENT RECOMMANDÉ AUX ACTIONNAIRES ET AUX INVESTISSEURS DE YAHOO! INC. DE LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT ET COMPLÈTEMENT LA CIRCULAIRE/LE PROSPECTUS DE SOLLICITATION DE PROCURATION AINSI QUE LES AUTRES DOCUMENTS SOUMIS AUPRÈS DE LA SEC, LORSQU'ILS LES AURONT EN LEUR POSSESSION CAR ILS CONTIENNENT DES INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES AU SUJET DU PROJET DE TRANSACTION.

Les investisseurs et les actionnaires pourront obtenir gratuitement des exemplaires de la déclaration d'enregistrement et de la circulaire/du prospectus de sollicitation de procuration (lorsque disponibles) et des autres documents soumis auprès de la SEC par Microsoft Corp. en consultant le site Internet de la SEC http://www.sec.gov. Des exemplaires gratuits de la déclaration d'enregistrement et de la circulaire/du prospectus de sollicitation de procuration (lorsque disponibles) et des autres documents soumis auprès de la SEC sont disponibles en s'adressant au service des relations avec les investisseurs de Microsoft Corp., One Microsoft Way, Redmond, Washington 98052-6399.

Microsoft Corp., ses administrateurs, ses cadres dirigeants et d'autres personnes peuvent être considérés comme participant à la sollicitation de procuration en ce qui concerne le projet de transaction. Des informations concernant les administrateurs et les cadres dirigeants de Microsoft Corp. sont disponibles dans le rapport annuel de la société sur Formulaire 10-K pour l'exercice clos le 30 juin 2007, soumis à la SEC le 8 août 2007, et dans sa sollicitation de procuration de l'assemblée générale 2007 des actionnaires qui a été soumise à la SEC le 29 septembre 2007. D'autres informations concernant les participants à la sollicitation de procuration et une description de leurs intérêts directs et indirects, en tant qu'actionnaires ou sous tout autre forme, seront incluses dans la circulaire/du prospectus de sollicitation de procuration et dans les autres documents pertinents qui seront soumis à la SEC lorsqu'ils deviendront disponibles.

Les déclarations de ce communiqué qui sont des << énoncés prospectifs >> sont basées sur des attentes et des hypothèses actuelles soumises à des risques et des incertitudes. Les résultats réels sont susceptibles d'être considérablement différents à cause de facteurs tels que : la capacité de Microsoft Corp. à concrétiser les synergies et la création de valeur possibles en vertu du projet de transaction ; la capacité de Microsoft Corp. à intégrer rapidement et efficacement les activités de Yahoo! Inc. avec les siennes ; le calendrier en vigueur pour exécuter le projet de transaction et toutes les actions nécessaires afin d'obtenir les autorisations réglementaires et le temps que consacre la direction aux problèmes associés à la transaction. Pour plus d'informations concernant les risques et les incertitudes associées aux activités de Microsoft Corp., veuillez consulter les sections << Discussion et analyse de la direction de la situation financière et des résultats d'activité >> et << Facteurs de risque >> incluses dans les soumissions de Microsoft Corp. auprès de la SEC, y compris entre autres, son rapport annuel sur Formulaire 10-K et ses rapports trimestriels sur Formulaire 10-Q. Des exemplaires de ces rapports peuvent être obtenus en contactant le service des relations avec les investisseurs de Microsoft Corp. en composant le +1-800-285-7772 ou en consultant le site Internet de Microsoft Corp. : http://www.microsoft.com/msft.

Toutes les informations de ce communiqué ne sont valides qu'à la date du 3 février 2008. Microsoft Corp. se dégage de toute obligation de mettre à jour les énoncés prospectifs afin de rapprocher les déclarations des résultats réels ou des changements dans les attentes de la société.

Site Internet : http://www.microsoft.com

Microsoft Corp.

Equipe de réponse rapide de Waggener Edstrom Worldwide, +1-503-443-7070, rrt@waggeneredstrom.com, pour Microsoft. REMARQUE A L'INTENTION DES REDACTEURS : Pour de plus amples informations à propos de Microsoft, veuillez consulter la page Web de Microsoft, http://www.microsoft.com/presspass sur les pages d'information d'entreprise de Microsoft. Les liens hypertextes, les numéros de téléphones et les titres étaient exacts au moment de la publication mais sont susceptibles d'avoir changé depuis. Pour plus de renseignements, les journalistes et les analystes peuvent contacter l'équipe de réponse rapide de Microsoft ou les personnes appropriées répertoriées sur la page http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/contactpr.mspx. Photo : NewsCom : http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO, AP Archive : http://photoarchive.ap.org, PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com

Universal Security Instruments Files Form 8-K Regarding Canadian Steel Operations

OWINGS MILLS, Md., Feb. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Universal Security Instruments, Inc. today filed a Form 8-K regarding International Conduits, Ltd. ("Icon"), an Ontario-based manufacturer and distributor of steel electrical conduit majority owned by Universal since October 2006.

Icon received notice on January 29, 2008 from CIT Financial Ltd., Icon's principal and secured lender, that Icon is in default of its credit agreement dated June 22, 2007 and demanding immediate payment of all of Icon's obligations.

The indebtedness owed by Icon to CIT Canada is CN$4,998,094, and payment must be made within 10 days from the date of the CIT Notice. If Icon fails to pay the demanded amount in a timely manner, CIT Canada may commence legal proceedings against Icon and may take other steps to protect its rights, including the appointment of a receiver. Icon's obligations under the CIT Canada Credit Agreement is guaranteed by the Registrant and the Registrant's wholly-owned subsidiary, USI ELECTRIC, INC. pursuant to the terms of a Guaranty made by the Registrant and USI ELECTRIC, INC., in favor of CIT Canada, dated June 22, 2007 (the "CIT Guaranty").

Icon is in discussions with CIT Canada with respect to the payment of Icon's obligations and is taking steps to reduce its operating expenses and maximize the return on its assets to enhance its ability to pay its obligations to CIT Canada. Universal cannot determine at this time what steps CIT Canada will take to protect its rights.

At this time, Universal is not able to determine how much, if any, of Icon's obligations under the CIT Canada Credit Agreement will be required to be paid by Universal under the terms of the CIT Guaranty or the terms of any such payment. In connection with the preparation of Universal's financial statements required to be included in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2007, Universal undertook an evaluation of the goodwill from its acquisition of Icon to determine whether the value of the goodwill has been impaired in accordance with FAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets". Based on such evaluation, Universal determined that the value of the goodwill from its acquisition of Icon was impaired and will take a charge of US$1,926,696 for such goodwill as of December 31, 2007. Universal is not able to determine at this time any additional amounts which it will be required to take as a charge for impairment of its interest in Icon under generally accepted accounting principles applicable to Universal.

UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. is a U.S.-based manufacturer (through its Hong Kong Joint Venture) and distributor of safety and security devices. Founded in 1969, the Company has a 38-year heritage of developing innovative and easy-to-install products, including smoke, fire and carbon monoxide alarms. For more information on Universal Security Instruments, visit our website at http://www.universalsecurity.com/.

"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Certain matters discussed in this news release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws that inherently include certain risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in or contemplated by the forward- looking statements due to a number of factors, including, among other items, our and our Hong Kong Joint Venture's respective ability to maintain operating profitability, currency fluctuations, the impact of current and future laws and governmental regulations affecting us and our Hong Kong Joint Venture and other factors which may be identified from time to time in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings and other public announcements. We do not undertake and specifically disclaim any obligation to update any forward- looking statements to reflect occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements. We will revise our outlook from time to time and frequently will not disclose such revisions publicly.

Universal Security Instruments, Inc.

CONTACT: Harvey Grossblatt, CEO of Universal Security Instruments, Inc.,
+1-410-363-3000, Ext. 224; or Don Hunt or Ryan McGrath of Lambert, Edwards &
Associates, Inc. for Universal Security Instruments, Inc., +1-616-233-0500

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

MedeFile Applauds U.S. Presidential Hopefuls for Advocating Widespread Adoption of Electronic Medical RecordsCompany Founder, Chairman and CEO Also Points Out Fundamental Flaw That May Undermine Proposed Plans to Achieve this Objective

CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J., Feb. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MedeFile International, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: MDFI) , a company specializing in portable electronic medical records management solutions, today formally applauded U.S. Presidential hopefuls for their nearly unanimous support for the adoption of electronic medical records (EMR) to aid in reforming the U.S. healthcare system.

"For the last decade, MedeFile has been working diligently to be a part of the solution to our national healthcare crisis, a crisis driven in part by runaway costs embedded in all levels of the U.S. healthcare delivery system," stated Milton Hauser, founder, Chairman and CEO of MedeFile International. "It comes as no surprise that healthcare reform is once again a central platform issue in yet another U.S. Presidential election. However, it is very exciting and gratifying to see that the prevailing slate of candidates for both parties have acknowledged the potentially profound role that EMR solutions can play in achieving significant cost savings across the care continuum while also materially improving the quality of patient care.

"During the recent nationally televised Democratic Debate in California between Barrack Obama and Hillary Clinton, Clinton spoke of inaugurating her proposed reforms for taxes and healthcare with electronic medical records, specifically citing the 2005 study by Rand Corporation which determined that 'America's healthcare system could save more than $81 billion annually and improve the quality of care if it were to adopt computerized medical records.' The study, considered to be the most detailed analysis ever conducted of the potential benefits of electronic medical records, also noted that if IT impacted the nation's healthcare system as much as it impacted the wholesale and retail industry -- savings could be as high as $346 billion annually -- over 15 percent of health care spending," said Hauser.

Continuing, he noted, "According to Obama's web site, if elected, he will invest $10 billion a year over the next five years to move the U.S. health care system to broad adoption of standards-based electronic health information systems, including electronic health records, and will phase in requirements for full implementation of health IT. Republican candidate John McCain emphasizes the need to promote rapid deployment of 21st century information systems, and opponent Mitt Romney agrees, proposing to use federal incentives to foster more widespread adoption of medical records technology.

"Although this vigorous vocal support for EMR management from our nation's leaders is particularly validating for MedeFile, we maintain a belief that there is a fundamental flaw in these candidates' plans to achieve system-wide adoption of the technology. The current Bush Administration also recognized the value in computerizing medical records, mandating that a standards-based electronic medical record system be in place nationwide by 2011. However, medical practitioners, hospitals and other healthcare providers have been slow to embrace EMR solutions, and are much less likely to rush to comply with government mandates -- not in our opinion because of the complexity and costs involved with deploying these systems, but rather because of the lost income that will result from their deployment.

"It is MedeFile's contention and core business tenet that only by empowering patients with the responsibility of managing their own lifetime of health and medical records can positive change be achieved. Until now, medical records have been largely inaccessible to the public. Many people still consider medical records to be the property of the doctors and hospitals that produce them. In fact, these providers largely control that information, but only as custodians -- the information is the property of the patient, and should be accessible on demand," Hauser stated.

"In the past, patients may have been treated by a generalist over an extended period of time. Since care was centralized, the need for extended recordkeeping and record management was diminished. But, that is no longer true," contends Hauser. "Presently, care is distributed among many diverse practitioners for very small segments of time, providing little to no patient- doctor continuity, and establishing the need for patients to control, carry and deliver their actual medical information about them in order to assure the best possible care.

"Several companies in the private sector have begun offering Personal Health Record (PHR) systems that allow patients to store their own information by filling out extended medical questionnaires, and then offering access to the information provided back to the patient on demand. Corporations such as Intel Corp., Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and Pitney Bowes have announced that they will finance the development of a web-based PHR for their collective 2.5 million employees, dependents and retirees. While this approach may constitute a good beginning, and is similar in concept to MedeFile's basic Digital Health Profile (DHP), it is no substitute for the availability of the actual medical records as authored by the patient's healthcare providers. Patient-provided information does not approach the veracity, completeness or precision necessary to be utilized by healthcare providers directly, which is why MedeFile has chosen to develop a unique patient-centric solution that has carefully considered and squarely addresses the informational needs of the full continuum of healthcare."

Concluding, Hauser stated, "Again, we applaud each Presidential contender for the attention they are collectively focusing on this important issue and for recognizing the value and promise of electronic medical record management solutions. MedeFile looks forward to playing a meaningful role in teaming with our nation's government, business leaders, medical industry constituents and citizens to help revolutionize the U.S. healthcare system and optimize patient care."

About MedeFile International, Inc.

MedeFile has developed a proprietary system for gathering and digitizing medical records so that individuals can have access to a comprehensive set of their medical records. MedeFile's primary product is the MedeFile system, a highly secure system for gathering and maintaining medical records. The MedeFile system is designed to gather all of its members' actual medical records and create a single resource that is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Representing an advanced, yet easy-to-use, approach to portable, electronic medical records management, MedeFile combines state-of-the-art technology and the Internet to make medical data instantly accessible to each MedeFile subscriber and his or her authorized healthcare providers from anywhere in the world. In addition to accessing one's medical records through MedeFile's secure Internet portal found at http://www.medefile.com/, members can carry their entire medical history and emergency information wherever they go on a unique device called a MedeDrive -- a proprietary USB drive designed to be carried on a keychain. The MedeDrive plugs into any USB port of a Windows- based PC; and because MedeDrive automatically loads its own viewer, users do not require any special programs or software to view data. MedeMobile provides on-the-go subscribers with the ability to enjoy even greater flexibility and access to their personal health information wherever and whenever they need it.

For more information about MedeFile and the MedeFile system, visit http://www.medefile.com/.

Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995

With the exception of historical information, the matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. The actual future results of MedeFile could differ significantly from those statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include risks and uncertainties such as the inability to respond to the evolving technological landscape, inability to finance the Company's operations or expansion, inability to hire and retain qualified personnel, competitive pressure, changes in the general economic climate, including rising interest rates, and unanticipated events such as terrorist activities. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may," "will," "should," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential" or "continue," the negative of such terms, or other comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, and such statements should not be regarded as a representation by the Company, or any other person, that such forward-looking statements will be achieved. We undertake no duty to update any of the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In light of the foregoing, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. For further risk factors associated with our Company, review our SEC filings.

FOR MORE MEDEFILE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Investors/Stockbrokers/Institutions/Media Elite Financial Communications Group, LLC/Elite Media Group Dodi Handy, President and CEO, or Daniel Conway, Chief Strategist 407-585-1080 or via email at mdfi@efcg.net

MedeFile International, Inc.

CONTACT: Dodi Handy, President and CEO, or Daniel Conway, Chief
Strategist, both of Elite Financial Communications Group, LLC-Elite Media
Group, +1-407-585-1080, mdfi@efcg.net, for MedeFile International, Inc.

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

Performance Technologies Schedules Fourth Quarter and 2007 Earnings Release and Conference Call

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Feb. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Performance Technologies , a leading developer of communication platforms and systems, will announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and 2007 after the market closes on Thursday, February 7, 2008.

A conference call will be held on Friday, February 8 at 9:00 a.m., New York time, to discuss the results. All institutional investors can participate in the conference by dialing (866) 250-5144 or (416) 849-6163. The call will be available simultaneously for all other investors at (866) 494-3387 or (416) 915-1198. A digital recording of this conference call may be accessed immediately after its completion from February 8 through February 12, 2008. To access the recording, participants should dial (866) 245-6755 or (416) 915- 1035 using passcode 859366. A live webcast of the conference call will be available on the Performance Technologies website at http://www.pt.com/ and will be archived to the site within two hours after the completion of the call.

About Performance Technologies (http://www.pt.com/)

Performance Technologies is a global supplier of integrated IP-based platforms and solutions for advanced communications networks and innovative computer system architectures. Our Embedded Systems Group offers robust application-ready platforms that incorporate open-standards based software and hardware, providing significantly accelerated end product deployment benefits for equipment manufacturers. Our Signaling Systems Group offers the SEGway(TM) product suite, which includes IP STPs, SS7 over IP transport solutions, and signaling gateways that enable lower operating costs through utilization of IP networks, thereby creating competitive advantages for carriers in existing and emerging markets.

Performance Technologies is headquartered in Rochester, New York. Additional engineering facilities are located in San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California, and Kanata, Ontario, Canada.

Performance Technologies

CONTACT: Dorrance W. Lamb, SVP and Chief Financial Officer of
Performance Technologies, +1-585-256-0200 ext. 7276, finance@pt.com

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

MTV & Verizon Team Up for an MTV VOD First on Verizon FiOS TVVerizon FiOS TV to Offer On-Demand Episodes of the Anticipated New Series 'Randy Jackson Presents: America's Best Dance Crew' Just 24 Hours After MTV Debut on February 7 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt

NEW YORK, Feb. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- MTV (http://www.mtv.com/) and Verizon announced today that Verizon FiOS TV will be the exclusive on-demand provider of full episodes of the anticipated new series, "Randy Jackson Presents: America's Best Dance Crew" (http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/dance_crew/series.jhtml). In an MTV VOD first on Verizon FiOS TV, the episodes will be available just 24-hours after the MTV premiere on February 7 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Additionally, leading up to the premiere, Verizon FiOS TV is already providing exclusive access to MTV dance- related content including the hottest dance trends emerging in New York City and Los Angeles, and step by step dance instructionals given by dancers featured on "America's Best Dance Crew."

"We are always looking for opportunities to enhance the viewer experience, and we are excited to be working with our friends at Verizon FiOS TV who clearly share the same goal," said Juliette Morris, SVP of Content Distribution and Marketing for MTV Networks. "Together we are can provide an almost immediate On Demand experience for one of MTV's most anticipated new series this spring, thereby supporting the value of the platform, and increasing buzz and awareness around the live linear premiere."

"We're delighted that our Verizon FiOS TV customers will have exclusive on-demand access to MTV's next great series," said Terry Denson, vice president -- Verizon FiOS TV content and programming. "Customers increasingly are turning to FiOS TV for viewing experiences they can't find elsewhere, and we're happy to join with MTV to provide another platform for their newest content," Denson said.

"Randy Jackson Presents: America's Best Dance Crew" is the first dance competition series showcasing dance crews rather than individual dancers. Week after week, each dance crew will work to show-off their most innovative choreography and sick dance skills. Mario Lopez ("Dancing with the Stars") will host and judges JC Chasez (N*Sync), hip hop sensation Lil Mama, and choreographer Shane Sparks ("You Got Served") will evaluate the dance crews. They won't be the only judges as fans also chime in to determine the two weakest crews each week that will battle for their lives, with only one surviving to dance another day. With a crew eliminated weekly, only the strongest will survive to be crowned "America's Best Dance Crew," winning a stellar cash prize and touring contract.

Verizon FiOS TV provides MTV programming as a part of its Free On-Demand service. Verizon delivers FiOS TV on the nation's most advanced fiber-optic network all the way to customers' homes in parts of 13 states. There will be significant off-channel media supporting the On Demand partnership around this series and targeting potential FiOS TV customers in key markets.

"Randy Jackson Presents: America's Best Dance Crew" is executive produced by "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson, Rob Lee (Bayonne Entertainment), Hip Hop International's Howard Schwartz and Karen Schwartz (the creators of the USA & World Hip Hop Dance Championships), Harriet Sternberg (Dream Merchant 21) and Joel Gallen (Tenth Planet Productions). David Auerbach and Brooke Karzen are the executives overseeing the project for Warner Horizon Television ("The Bachelor;" "The Search For The Next Pussycat Doll"). Drew Tappon and Lauren Dolgen are the executives overseeing the project for MTV.

About MTV

MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom , is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. MTV Networks, with more than 130 channels worldwide, owns and operates the following television programming services -- MTV: MUSIC TELEVISION, MTV2, VH1, mtvU, NICKELODEON, NICK at NITE, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV LAND, SPIKE TV, CMT, NOGGIN, VH1 CLASSIC, LOGO, MTVN INTERNATIONAL and THE DIGITAL SUITE FROM MTV NETWORKS, a package of 13 digital services, all of which are trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks connects with its audiences through its robust consumer products businesses and its more than 200 interactive properties worldwide, including online, broadband, wireless and interactive television services. The network also has licensing agreements, joint ventures, and syndication deals whereby all of its programming services can be seen worldwide.

About Verizon

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 nearly 66 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 employs a diverse workforce of nearly 235,000 and last year generated consolidated operating revenues of $93.5 billion. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com/.

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

MTV

CONTACT: David French of MTV, +1-212-846-6406,
David.french@mtvstaff.com; or Sharon Cohen-Hagar of Verizon, +1-908-559-3470,
sharon.cohen-hagar@verizon.com

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

Agilysys Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner ProgramAgilysys Further Distinguishes Itself by Earning a Microsoft Competency in Business Process and Integration Solutions, Data Management Solutions, ISV/Software Solutions and Networking Infrastructure Solutions

BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Agilysys, Inc. , a leading provider of innovative information technology software solutions, today announced it has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program with competencies in Business Process and Integration Solutions, Data Management Solutions, ISV/Software Solutions and Networking Infrastructure Solutions, recognizing Agilysys' expertise and impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified Partner, Agilysys has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and a proven ability to meet customers' needs. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, giving them a competitive advantage in the channel.

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"We are extremely pleased to have attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program," said Bob Bailey, executive vice president, Agilysys. "This allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our customers and the benefits provided through our Gold Certified Partner status will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide for customers."

"Customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap between their business demands and technology capabilities," said Allison Watson, vice president of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft Corp. "They need to trust in a company that can act as an expert adviser for their long-term strategic technology plans. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners, which have certified expertise and direct training and support from Microsoft, can build a positive customer experience with our technologies. Today, Microsoft recognizes Agilysys as a new Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating its expertise providing customer satisfaction using Microsoft products and technology."

The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in October 2003 and represents Microsoft's ongoing commitment to the success of partners worldwide. The program offers a single, integrated partnering framework that recognizes partner expertise, rewards the total impact that partners have in the technology marketplace and delivers more value to help partners' businesses be successful.

About Agilysys, Inc.

Agilysys is a leading provider of innovative IT solutions to corporate and public-sector customers, with special expertise in select markets, including retail and hospitality. The company uses technology - including hardware, software and services - to help customers resolve their most complicated IT needs. The company possesses expertise in enterprise architecture and high availability, infrastructure optimization, storage and resource management, identity management and business continuity; and provides industry-specific software, services and expertise to the retail and hospitality markets. Headquartered in Boca Raton, Fla., Agilysys operates extensively throughout North America, with additional sales offices in the United Kingdom and China. For more information, visit http://www.agilysys.com/.

The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

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CONTACT: PR Contacts: Maureen Morreale of Agilysys, Inc.,
+1-440-519-8161, maureen.morreale@agilysys.com; or Vikki Meldrum of Dix &
Eaton on behalf of Agilysys, +1-216-241-3020, vmeldrum@dix-eaton.com

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

U.S. Navy Awards Lockheed Martin $35 Million Torpedo Support Contract

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Feb. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command has awarded Lockheed Martin a Mk48 Torpedo support task order, which consists of one three-month base period, one nine-month base option, and four one-year options. The task order, which has a total value of $35 million, will be performed at the Navy's Heavyweight Torpedo Intermediate Maintenance Activity at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

"We look forward to our new role to provide the commander of Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, with Mk 48 exercise and warshot torpedoes to meet fleet operational readiness, training, and tactical commitments," said Larry Gilliam, vice president of defense programs for Lockheed Martin Mission Services.

Lockheed Martin personnel will perform technical and supply support, quality assurance, inventory management, and technical documentation functions. They will receive, inspect, induct, process, and issue torpedoes, performing maintenance actions and associated torpedo component and test equipment troubleshooting, repair and maintenance.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin employs about 140,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The Corporation reported 2007 sales of $41.9 billion.

For additional information, visit our web site: http://www.lockheedmartin.com/

Lockheed Martin

CONTACT: David Jewell of Lockheed Martin, +1-719-622-2125,
david.m.jewell@lmco.com

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

Verizon Wireless Invests More Than $192 Million in 2007 to Enhance Philadelphia Region NetworkNew Cell Sites, Equipment Upgrades, High-Speed Wireless Network Expansion and Upgraded Network Facility Improve System

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless announced today it has invested more than $190 million in 2007 to enhance its digital network in the Philadelphia region. The enhancements included building new -- and upgrading existing -- cell sites, increasing coverage area, expanding its high-speed wireless broadband network to many new markets. The company also expanded its Wilmington, Del., Mobile Telephone Switching Office, a facility housing the electronics that run much of Verizon Wireless' network in Delaware, southern New Jersey and portions of Philadelphia.

"Our mission in 2008 is to continue building our network so that our customers can depend on us every time they pick up their wireless phones," said Christine Baron, president of Verizon Wireless' Philadelphia region.

Since the company was formed in 2000, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $1 billion into its network across central and northeastern Pennsylvania, Greater Philadelphia, southern New Jersey and Delaware, including the following upgrades made in 2007:

-- 101 new cell sites were activated across the region to improve network coverage and capacity, enabling more customers to use their phones concurrently to make calls; send and receive email and TXT, PIX and FLIX messages; download music, games and ringtones; and view high- quality videos while enjoying clearer reception and fewer dropped calls. -- Equipment on 928 existing cell sites throughout the region was upgraded, which further improved network capacity. -- 48 permanent backup generators were installed or upgraded at cell sites to ensure network functionality during times of crisis. -- The company expanded its high-speed wireless broadband network to 142 cell sites. With the upgraded network, Verizon Wireless customers are enjoying two key services: -- BroadbandAccess, the enhanced high-speed wireless service that equips Verizon Wireless' business customers with a truly untethered mobile office experience, enabling them to wirelessly access their calendars, the Internet, E-mail and critical business information residing behind their companies' firewalls; and -- V CAST, a consumer-oriented multimedia service that gives customers access to the most comprehensive selection of downloadable music, high-quality videos and the coolest 3-D games found anywhere. -- A $30 million expansion and upgrade was completed at the company's Mobile Telephone Switching Offices (MTSO) in Wilmington, Del., further enhancing network reliability for customers in Delaware, southern New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The expansion including doubling the facility's size and equipment upgrades that enable greater call- processing capabilities to accommodate increasing customer demand. About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, serving 65.7 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 69,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). For more information, go to: http://www.verizonwireless.com/. To preview and request broadcast- quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Sheldon Jones of Verizon Wireless, +1-215-638-890,
Sheldon.Jones@verizonwireless.com

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

Brocade to Announce First Quarter Fiscal Year 2008 Results

SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Brocade(R) , the leader in networked storage solutions that help enterprises connect and manage their information, today announced that it expects to report financial results for its first quarter fiscal year 2008 on Thursday, February 14, after the close of market. Financial results will be released over PR Newswire and First Call.

Following the press release, Brocade will host a conference call at 1:30 p.m. PT (4:30 p.m. ET). The call will be available as an audio Webcast live via the Internet at http://www.brocade.com/investors. A replay of the conference call will be available via the Webcast at http://www.brocade.com/investors for approximately twelve months.

About Brocade

Brocade is a leading provider of data center networking solutions that help organizations connect, share, and manage their information in the most efficient manner. Organizations that use Brocade products and services are better able to optimize their IT infrastructures and ensure compliant data management. For more information, visit the Brocade Web site at http://www.brocade.com/ or contact the company at info@brocade.com.

Brocade, Fabric OS, File Lifecycle Manager, MyView, and StorageX are registered trademarks and the Brocade B-wing symbol, DCX, and SAN Health are trademarks of Brocade Communications Systems, Inc., in the United States and/or in other countries. All other brands, products, or service names are or may be trademarks or service marks of, and are used to identify, products or services of their respective owners.

Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.

CONTACT: Leslie Davis, Media Relations, +1-408-333-5260,
lmdavis@brocade.com, Alex Lenke, Investor Relations, +1-408-333-6758,
alenke@brocade.com, both of Brocade; or Ian Yellin of Ogilvy PR,
+1-415-677-2714, ian.yellin@ogilvypr.com, for Brocade

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

Newtech Interactive: Chiffre d'affaires annuel : 23,7 M EUR, + 37 %

TOULOUSE, France, February 4 /PRNewswire/ --

- Hausse de 64% du Chiffre d'Affaires au 4ème trimestre

- Forte croissance en 2007

Newtech Interactive (ML NEW) annonce un chiffre d'affaires 2007 de 23,7 MEUR, qui marque le retour de l'activité à un niveau de croissance solide, avec une progression de + 37,4 %, entièrement organique.

Cette performance résulte d'un repositionnement réussi de l'offre et du lancement de nouveaux produits à succès, qui devraient se traduire par une nouvelle progression significative de l'activité en 2008.

Poursuite de l'accélération au 4ème trimestre (+64%) En MEUR 31.12.07 31.12.06 % VAR 07/06 4T.07 % VAR 4T.07 / 4T.06 BtoC et BtoBtoC 20,25 14,78 + 37% 5,89 + 67% BtoB 3,34 2,38 + 40% 0,91 + 47% Divers 0,090,08 + 12% Total 23,68 17,24 + 37% 6,8 + 64%

Le secteur BtoC et BtoBtoC regroupe les activités d'édition de contenus principalement à destination d'un public adulte. Les produits mobiles représentent 46 % du chiffre d'affaires de ce secteur et sont en progression de 67% sur l'exercice.

Le secteur BtoB regroupe notre offre de solutions Telecom à destination des entreprises. Après une progression de 60% en 2006, le succès rencontré par nos produits permet une nouvelle augmentation de 40 % sur l'année.

La croissance de l'activité permet de confirmer l'objectif de rentabilité sur l'ensemble de l'exercice avec un résultat net supérieur à 1,1 MEUR en 2007.

Maintien d'une croissance significative en 2008

La progression de l'activité se poursuit en ce début d'année.

Avec le lancement planifié de nouveaux produits mobiles, Newtech se fixe pour objectif 2008 la réalisation d'une nouvelle croissance à deux chiffres de son activité.

Retrouvez toute l'actualité de Newtech sur son site: http://www.newtech.fr

A propos de Newtech Interactive

Créé en 1997, Newtech Interactive est un acteur majeur de l'édition de contenu on-line. Le groupe concentre son activité autour du contenu << Mobile et Internet Mobile >> et de l'offre aux entreprises.

Newtech Interactive affiche un chiffre d'affaires de 23,7 millions d'euros en 2007.

Newtech Interactive est labellisée << entreprise innovante >> par l'OSEO-ANVAR et à ce titre, éligible aux FCPI. Newtech est côté sur le Marché Libre - Euronext Paris - FR000003740 - MLNEW

Contacts: Newtech Interactive René Carrillo - Président r.carrillo@newtech.fr Stéphane Faugeras - Directeur Général Délégué s.faugeras@newtech.fr Tél: +33-5-61-43-20-20 Communication Financière - Actifin Stéphane Ruiz sruiz@actifin.fr Nicolas Meunier nmeunier@actifin.fr Tél : +33-1-56-88-11-11

Newtech Interactive

Contacts: Newtech Interactive, René Carrillo - Président, r.carrillo@newtech.fr; Stéphane Faugeras - Directeur Général Délégué, s.faugeras@newtech.fr, Tél: +33-5-61-43-20-20; Communication Financière - Actifin, Stéphane Ruiz, sruiz@actifin.fr, Nicolas Meunier, nmeunier@actifin.fr, Tél : +33-1-56-88-11-11

Wal-Mart Launches New Shopping Tool Just in Time for Valentine's DayHelpachickpick.com joins Helpaguybuy.com to help men and women find the perfect gift

BENTONVILLE, Ark., Feb. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- For the 54 percent of women and 71 percent of men who say finding the appropriate gift and matching gifts to their sweetheart's personality are the most stressful parts of Valentine's shopping, Wal-Mart comes to the rescue with the introduction of Helpachickpick.com and the return of HelpaGuyBuy.com. Debuting on February 4, these online shopping tools will help customers not only identify the gift profile of their significant other, but the perfect gift, at the perfect price, to complement it.

"Valentine's Day should be sweet, not stressful, but for many people frustration over finding that just-right present diminishes the romance of the day," said Nick Agarwal, Wal-Mart's vice president in corporate communications. "With Helpachickpick.com and Helpaguybuy.com, we take the guesswork out of gift-giving. This online tool helps our customers find gifts their significant others will cherish and save money while they treat their Valentine to something special."

Customers simply answer short questions about the recipient's personality and the sites will identify a corresponding category, such as fashionista or sports fanatic, and offer the ideal gift suggestions chosen just for them. Customers can browse suggested items, create a list and head to their local Wal-Mart or shop online at Walmart.com to find the perfect Valentine's Day gift at a great value.

Recent trends show more women think not only of their beau on Valentine's Day, but also friends, family members -- even their pampered pooch. Helpaguybuy.com and Helpachickpick.com let customers make Wal-Mart their one-stop shop for every Valentine's Day need, offering not only the traditional flowers and candy, but gifts that say "I Love You" in a variety of ways.

FOR THE GUYS: -- If she is a Pampered Princess, she'll be dazzled by the one-fifth-carat diamond heart and butterfly pendant in sterling silver ($25).* -- If she is a Sporty Chick, she'll love the Polar F6 pink coral heart rate monitor watch ($98.87).* -- If she is a Busy Bee, she'll adore the personalized heart-shaped keepsake paperweight ($16.92).* FOR THE CHICKS: -- If he is an Outdoorsman, he'll flip for the Coleman 2-person boat ($29.98).* -- If he is a Family Man, he'll be proud to own the Vupoint 5-megapixel digital video camcorder ($79.94).* -- If he is a Sports Fanatic, he'll love to show off the Dave Winfield hand-signed baseball ($98.88).*

After Valentine's Day, customers can visit Helpaguybuy.com and Helpachickpick.com to choose the perfect gift for occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, and more.

* Prices may vary by state and are available while supplies last About Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Every week, millions of customers visit Wal-Mart Stores, Supercenters, Neighborhood Markets, and Sam's Club locations across America or log on to its online store at http://www.walmart.com/. The company and its Foundation are committed to a philosophy of giving back locally. Wal-Mart is proud to support the causes that are important to customers and associates right in their own neighborhoods, and last year gave more than $270 million to local communities in the United States. To learn more, visit http://www.walmartfacts.com/, http://www.walmartstores.com/, or http://www.walmartfoundation.org/.

(1) Survey results from a Nationwide survey of 1,000 adults, including 484 men and 516 women, fielding from January 18th through January 20th, 2008.

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CONTACT: Christi Gallagher of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 1-800-331-0085

Web site: http://www.walmartstores.com/
http://helpaguybuy.com/
http://www.helpachickpick.com/

Scopus to Release Fourth Quarter 2007 Results on Monday, February 11, 2008Conference Call Scheduled for February 11, 2008 at 9:00am EST

TEL AVIV, Israel, February 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Scopus Video Networks , announced today that it will be releasing its fourth quarter and full year 2007 results on Monday, February 11, 2008.

The Company will also be hosting a conference call later that same day at 9:00am EST. On the call, management will review and discuss the results, and will be available to answer investor questions.

To participate, please call one of the following teleconferencing numbers. Please begin placing your calls at least 10 minutes before the conference call commences. If you are unable to connect using the toll-free numbers, please try the international dial-in number.

US Dial-in Number: 1-888-668-9141 UK Dial-in Number: 0-800-917-5108 Israel Dial-in Number: 03-918-0610 International Dial-in Number: +972-3-918-0610 at: 9:00am Eastern Time, 6:00am Pacific Time, 2:00pm UK Time, 4:00pm Israel Time

For those unable to listen to the live call, a replay of the call will be available from the day after the call in the investor relations section of Scopus's website, at: http://www.scopus.net/

About Scopus Video Networks

Scopus Video Networks develops, markets, and supports digital video networking solutions that enable network operators to offer advanced video services to their subscribers. Scopus' solutions support digital television, HDTV, live event coverage, and content distribution.

Scopus' comprehensive digital video networking solutions offer intelligent video gateways, encoders, decoders, and network management platforms. Scopus' solutions are designed to allow network operators to increase service revenues, improve customer retention, and minimize capital and operating expenses.

Scopus' customers include satellite, cable, and terrestrial operators, broadcasters and telecom service providers. Scopus' solutions are used by hundreds of network operators worldwide. For more information visit: http://www.scopus.net/

Company Contact: Investor Relations Contact: Moshe Eisenberg Ehud Helft / Kenny Green Chief Financial Officer GK Investor Relations Tel: +972-3-900-7100 Tel: (US) +1-646-201-9246 Moshee@scopus.net info@gkir.com

Scopus Video Networks Ltd

CONTACT: Company Contact: Moshe Eisenberg, Chief Financial Officer,
Tel: +972-3-900-7100, Moshee@scopus.net; Investor Relations Contact: Ehud
Helft / Kenny Green, GK Investor Relations, Tel: (US) +1-646-201-9246,
info@gkir.com

More Cable TV Choice for Wayland and Norfolk, Mass., Consumers4,700 More Households Now Can Order Verizon's FiOS TV, the Only TV Service Delivered Over Nation's Most Advanced Fiber-Optic Network Straight to Consumers

WAYLAND and NORFOLK, Mass., Feb. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning today, consumers in Wayland and Norfolk have more choice in cable TV providers now that Verizon has introduced FiOS TV, making a broad range of programming choices and superior picture quality available to some 4,700 more Massachusetts households.

Wayland and Norfolk are among 63 Massachusetts communities (see list below) where the company's new television service is being offered -- the only TV service delivered over the nation's most advanced all-fiber network directly connecting to millions of individual homes and businesses. FiOS TV is now available to consumers in more than 400,000 Massachusetts households.

Verizon is currently negotiating with several other communities in Massachusetts to obtain additional franchises. For more information on the Verizon franchise process in the state, visit http://www.verizon.com/ma.

Donna Cupelo, Verizon region president for Massachusetts and Rhode Island, said, "FiOS TV gives consumers in Wayland and Norfolk an outstanding, superior alternative for their video entertainment. Customers in Wayland and Norfolk who liked what FiOS did for their Internet connection will love what it does for their TV. We've harnessed the speed and capacity of fiber-based broadband with the power of broadcast to create a revolutionary, new entertainment experience."

Massachusetts residents who are FiOS TV-eligible now have the option to trim their monthly bills by bundling FiOS TV service, FiOS Internet service and the Verizon Freedom Value unlimited calling plan, all for $99.99 a month.

Service highlights include: * FiOS TV Premier, the lead offer, delivers more than 200 all-digital channels. * A total of 30 high-definition channels with extraordinary clarity and theater-quality sound. * A library of more than 10,000 on-demand titles. * Channels grouped by genres such as entertainment, sports, news, shopping, movies and family, making it easy for audiences to find their favorite programming. * An easy-to-use interactive programming guide that integrates HD programming, On Demand content and the digital video recorder along with broadcast television into a seamless user experience. * Set-top boxes ranging from a standard-definition box for $4.99 per month to the Home Media DVR, featuring a multi-room DVR that enables up to three simultaneous viewings of recorded programs without requiring customers to set up a complex home network or buy extra equipment. The recorder is bundled with Media Manager, a new feature that lets customers easily access photos and music from their personal computer and play them on their entertainment center where they look and sound the best. Home Media DVR is $19.99 per month. * FiOS TV Widgets, a free interactive feature that provides local weather and traffic information.

Programming choices for Hispanic, African-American, Asian, Russian and other multicultural audiences are available in every market, making FiOS TV an outlet for emerging and independent networks to showcase their diverse programming.

Information on packages and prices is available at http://www.verizon.net/fiostv. Wayland and Norfolk customers also can call 1-888-GET-FIOS to see if they qualify to order FiOS TV.

Verizon research indicates 87 percent of Massachusetts residents favor more competition and choice for video services. Independent studies have shown that competition in the video market brings enormous benefits to consumers in the form of reduced prices, better packages and improved service.

FiOS TV is designed to be a formidable competitor to cable and satellite. Verizon's fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) network, the largest of its kind in the country, is currently under construction in more than half the states where the company offers landline communications services, including almost 100 Massachusetts communities.

The network brings the power and capacity of fiber optics directly into people's homes and has industry-leading quality and reliability. Fiber delivers amazingly sharp pictures and sound, and has the capacity to transmit a wide array of high-definition programming that is so clear and intense it seems to leap from the TV screen. It also delivers Internet download speeds of up to 50 Mbps (megabits per second) and upload speeds of up to 5 Mbps as well as high-quality voice services.

(More information about FiOS TV and fiber optics is available in Verizon's online News Center at http://www.verizon.com/news.)

The value of FiOS TV extends to the installation and customer support. Specially trained Verizon technicians will install the service and acquaint subscribers with FiOS TV features and services. Verizon is waiving the installation fee for up to three existing TV outlets, and there is no charge to install a needed optical network terminal at the subscriber's home. Charges for other installation services, such as additional outlets, may apply. Verizon provides 24 x 7 technical assistance by phone from its Fiber Solutions Centers in Providence, R.I., and other cities.

[FiOS TV is available in Acton, Andover, Arlington, Bedford, Belmont, Boxborough, Boxford, Braintree, Burlington, Canton, Dedham, Dunstable, Framingham, Franklin, Georgetown, Hamilton, Holliston, Hopkinton, Ipswich, Lawrence, Lincoln, Littleton, Lexington, Lynn, Lynnfield, Marion, Marlborough, Marshfield, Mattapoisett, Medfield, Medway, Melrose, Methuen, Middleborough, Nahant, Natick, Needham, Newton, North Reading, Norfolk, Norwood, Reading, Rockland, Rowley, Sherborn, Southborough, Stoneham, Sudbury, Swampscott, Tewksbury, Topsfield, Tyngsborough, Wakefield, Waltham, Wayland, Wellesley, Wenham, West Newbury, Westborough, Westwood, Wilmington, Winchester and Woburn, as well as other locations in New York, New Jersey, California, Delaware, Texas, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Virginia. The company also has TV franchises in the Massachusetts communities of Rochester and Wareham.]

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 nearly 66 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 employs a diverse workforce of nearly 235,000 and last year generated consolidated operating revenues of $93.5 billion. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com/.

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

Verizon

CONTACT: Media, Rick Colon, +1-781-849-2046,
richard.b.colon@verizon.com, or Phil Santoro, +1-617-743-4760,
philip.g.santoro@verizon.com, both of Verizon

Web site: http://www.verizon.com/
http://www.verizon.com/ma
http://www.verizon.net/fiostv
http://www.verizon.com/news

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Koor to Deregister From SEC and Terminate its U.S. Reporting Obligations

TEL AVIV, Israel, February 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Koor Industries Ltd. today announced that it intends to file a Form 15F with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) next week to terminate the registration of its Ordinary Shares, thereby immediately suspending its obligation to file annual and other reports with the SEC pursuant to the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Koor expects this termination of registration to become effective 90 days after the filing of the Form 15F.

Koor will, however, continue to make public reports in accordance with the Israeli securities laws and regulations applicable to companies whose shares are traded solely on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE).

Koor initially announced on May 14, 2007 its intention to delist voluntarily from the NYSE, terminate its American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program and deregister from the SEC.

ABOUT KOOR INDUSTRIES

Koor Industries is a leading Israeli holding company, focusing on high- growth, internationally-oriented, Israeli companies. Koor actively invests in agrochemicals through Makhteshim Agan Industries; in telecommunications through its holdings in ECTel and Telrad Networks; and in venture capital through Koor Corporate Venture Capital. Koor's Ordinary Shares are traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange .

Forward looking statements in this release involve a number of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, international market conditions, domestic political factors, technological developments, ability to finance operations, and other factors which are detailed in the Company's SEC filings.

COMPANY CONTACT: Oren Hillinger, Finance Director Koor Industries Ltd. Tel: +972-3-607-5111 Fax: +972-3-607-5110 oren.hillinger@koor.com

Koor Industries Ltd

CONTACT: COMPANY CONTACT: Oren Hillinger, Finance Director, Koor
Industries Ltd., Tel: +972-3-607-5111, Fax: +972-3-607-5110,
oren.hillinger@koor.com

Tektronix Addresses LTE Networks With Integrated Protocol Monitoring, Functional & Load Test SolutionSingle Powerful Solution Provides Testing & Monitoring of LTE Air and Fixed Line Interfaces

RICHARDSON, Texas, Feb. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Tektronix Communications, a leading worldwide provider of communications network management and diagnostics solutions, today launched its comprehensive 3GPP Long Term Evolution (LTE) protocol test and monitoring solution that covers all protocol layers and physical interfaces, including air and fixed line interfaces, in one integrated offering. Tektronix' solution includes the G35-LTE (functional & load test platform) and the NSA-LTE (scalable platform for monitoring, troubleshooting and optimization), both of which are based on proven platforms used in testing 3G, mobile WiMAX and HSDPA technologies in networks around the world.

"While LTE technology will truly take broadband mobile, the underlying complexity is also taken to the next level. This is especially the case for performance testing, interoperability testing, troubleshooting and network optimization," said Othmar Kyas, Director of Strategic Marketing, Network Diagnostics, Tektronix Communications. "As a first-to-market provider of mobile test, Tektronix has been providing simulation, monitoring and optimization solutions for 3G, mobile WiMAX and HSDPA technologies for some time. We have applied this in-depth knowledge and expertise to our LTE development work. For the last year, we have been helping customers create a LTE access network test strategy. This strategy correlates the air interface with the fixed line interfaces, enabling customers to test all protocol layers at the air interface."

As consumer demand grows for richer services and connected lifestyles, mobile networks are evolving to meet the growing demand for bandwidth and advanced applications. LTE is poised to deliver a tenfold improvement of capacity and throughput, reducing deployment and operational costs. At the same time, LTE networks introduce major architectural and technological changes. Changing infrastructure architecture, coupled with evolving standards, demands reliable test, measurement and monitoring solutions that meet the challenges related to effective design cycles and rapid deployment schedules. These tools also need to be available as soon as the standardization bodies have released the technical specs.

G35-LTE: Simulation and Load Generation

Based on the leading 3G functional test platform, Tektronix' G35-LTE solution provides functional, load generation, conformance, interoperability and performance testing of LTE air and fixed line interfaces through a single, fully integrated test system. The G35-LTE enables customers to reduce time to market and to maximize the productivity of test activities during the development and market introduction of LTE network elements.

NSA-LTE: Troubleshooting and Performance Analysis

For LTE monitoring, troubleshooting and optimization, Tektronix introduces the NSA-LTE (Network & Service Analyzer for LTE). Probes for all LTE wireline and air interfaces, combined with comprehensive real time analysis capabilities, enable complex LTE test procedures in a powerful and easy to use toolset. The solution's online dashboards provide information about the test progress at a glance, and customizable Key Performance Indicators allow for rapid data reduction and focus on the areas under test.

Tektronix continues to anticipate the availability of new standards, protocols and test scenarios to allow the fast and effective development of the next wave of broadband wireless technologies. Over the years, Tektronix' mobile testing and monitoring products have enabled the transition from 2G to 3G and beyond with the consistent introduction of first-to-market applications for GPRS, EDGE and UMTS networks. The company is doing the same for next generation wireless networks and standards as 3GPP LTE. More information on Tektronix' LTE solutions can be found at: http://www.tektronix.com/lte.

About Tektronix Communications

Tektronix Communications provides network operators and equipment manufacturers around the world an unparalleled suite of network diagnostics and management solutions for fixed, mobile, IP and converged multi-service networks. This comprehensive set of solutions support a range of architectures and applications such as LTE, fixed mobile convergence, IMS, broadband wireless access, WiMAX, VoIP and triple play, including IPTV. Tektronix Communications is headquartered in Richardson, Texas. Learn more about the company's test, measurement and network monitoring solutions by visiting http://www.tek.com/communications.

Tektronix is a registered trademark of Tektronix, Inc. All other trade names referenced are the service marks, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Tektronix Communications

CONTACT: Carol DeMatteo of Tektronix Communications, +1-469-330-4588,
carol.dematteo@tektronix.com

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

/C O R R E C T I O N -- Mechel OAO/

BELORETSK, Russia, February 4 /PRNewswire/ -- In the news release, "Mechel Masters Unique Wire Production Technology at its Beloretsk Metallurgical Plant Subsidiary" issued on 4 Feb 2008 13:00 GMT, by Mechel OAO NYSE:MTL over PR Newswire, we are advised by a representative of the company that the second paragraph, last sentence, should read "... RUR97.0 million (approximately US$3.9 million)" rather than "RUR97.0 billion" as originally issued inadvertently. Complete, corrected release follows:

Mechel OAO (NYSE: MTL), one of the leading Russian mining and metals companies, announces that its Beloretsk Metallurgical Plant subsidiary succeeded in mastering a unique technology to produce stabilized reinforcing wire for prestressed concrete structures used in the construction industry.

The equipment supplied in March 2007 by one of the leading European manufacturers, KOCH - GSG, enables Mechel, for the first time in the world, to implement mechanical descaling and surface preparing of 9-16 mm diameter high carbon wire rod in the drawing line resulting in output of 3-8 mm high-tensile wire with 1,700-2,300 MPa maximum strength at the level of approximately 20 thousand tonnes annually. The investments in the project are approximately RUR97.0 million (approximately US$3.9 million).

Wire rod mechanical descaling and surface preparation in a drawing line became widely popular in Europe and the USA to process low carbon wire rod of up to 18.0 mm diameter and high carbon wire rod of 5.5-6.5 mm diameter. At the same time, wire for prestressed concrete structures was manufactured only from wire rod subjected to sulfuric or hydrochloric acid pickling followed by phosphatation.

European firms attempted several times to implement mechanical descaling of 9-16 mm diameter high carbon wire rod. But they failed to ensure a steady wire drawing process due to increased wear of drawing dies and growing breakage during drawing and, especially, during subsequent stabilizing tempering under tension.

In the process of manufacturing the equipment and developing and mastering the technology, the specialists of KOCH, TRAXIT, and Mechel jointly solved the following problems:

-- Increase of the wire rod diameter required significantly higher intensity of mechanical descaling, which, in the processes applied previously, resulted in local quenching of the wire rod surface. Development and optimization of a new high performance descaling method was necessary;

-- Development of special pre-lubricating salts with high adhesion characteristics and selection of modes for applying and drying it was required, as borax base pre-lubricating salts used previously did not provide adhesion of lubricants sufficient for repeated drawing of an increased diameter wire;

-- Use of a big diameter air-patented wire rod required more intensive wire rod cooling in the Stelmor line to obtain fine structure. This presupposes optimization of wire rod rolling and cooling modes of rolling mill 150.

The work resulted in obtaining a stable drawing of 5.0 mm diameter wire at reasonable drawing speed, which is matching to phosphate coated stock material. The wire was successfully processed at the stabilizing line supplied by GCR - Eurodraw.

PC wire is used in such prestressed concrete structures as railroad ties, reinforced-concrete pressure pipes, road slabs, etc. Previously, mainly tempered high tensile wire was used for that purpose in Russia and CIS. Three to four times lower relaxation (losses of wire tension force) in final products and their 10%-30% higher strength enable builders to significantly reduce consumption of reinforcing materials.

"The new technological process enables producing high quality finished products, while complying with environmental and industrial safety requirements and reducing production costs. In addition, the process enables Mechel for the first time in Russia and CIS to implement manufacturing stabilized wire from Stelmor type wire rod, ensuring high production performance. The new equipment and technologies enable Mechel to manufacture stabilized reinforcing wire conforming to principal international standards, which have better consumer properties as compared to the GOST standard requirements," Mechel Management OOO Chief Executive Officer Vladimir Polin commented.

Mechel is one of the leading Russian companies. Its business includes three segments: mining, steel, and power. Mechel unites producers of coal, iron ore concentrate, nickel, steel, rolled products, hardware, heat and electric power. Mechel products are marketed domestically and internationally.

Some of the information in this press release may contain projections or other forward-looking statements regarding future events or the future financial performance of Mechel, as defined in the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We wish to caution you that these statements are only predictions and that actual events or results may differ materially. We do not intend to update these statements. We refer you to the documents Mechel files from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Form 20-F. These documents contain and identify important factors, including those contained in the section captioned "Risk Factors" and "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" in our Form 20-F, that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections or forward-looking statements, including, among others, the achievement of anticipated levels of profitability, growth, cost and synergy of our recent acquisitions, the impact of competitive pricing, the ability to obtain necessary regulatory approvals and licenses, the impact of developments in the Russian economic, political and legal environment, volatility in stock markets or in the price of our shares or ADRs, financial risk management and the impact of general business and global economic conditions.

Mechel OAO

Ilya Zhitomirsky, Mechel OAO, +7-495-221-88-88, ilya.zhitomirsky@mechel.com

MICROS to Present at Thomas Weisel Technology Conference

COLUMBIA, Md., Feb. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MICROS Systems, Inc. , a leading supplier of information systems to the hospitality and retail industries, today announced that its Executive Vice President of Investor Relations, Peter J. Rogers, Jr., will present at the Thomas Weisel Technology Conference being held in San Francisco, CA from Feb. 4 to Feb. 6, 2008.

Mr. Rogers presentation about MICROS is scheduled from 4:45 pm to 5:15 pm Pacific time, on Tuesday, February 5, 2008. The presentation is being webcast with a web address of http://www.veracast.com/webcasts/twp/tech08/28214126.cfm. MICROS's investors and other interested parties who are not attending the conference are invited to listen to the presentation via the webcast. The webcast, in audio and slide format, will be available for 90 days after the presentation.

About MICROS Systems, Inc.

MICROS Systems, Inc. provides enterprise applications for the hospitality and retail industries worldwide. Over 220,000 MICROS systems are currently installed in table and quick service restaurants, hotels, motels, casinos, leisure and entertainment, and retail operations in more than 130 countries, and on all seven continents. In addition, MICROS provides property management systems, central reservation and customer information solutions under the brand MICROS-Fidelio for more than 20,000 hotels worldwide, as well as point- of-sale and loss prevention products through its subsidiary Datavantage for more than 50,000 specialty retail stores worldwide.

MICROS stock is traded through NASDAQ under the symbol MCRS.

Additional information about MICROS can be obtained by calling Peter J. Rogers, Jr., MICROS Executive Vice President of Investor Relations at 443.285.8059.

The MICROS logo is a registered trademark of MICROS Systems, Inc.

MICROS Systems, Inc.

CONTACT: Peter J. Rogers, Jr., Executive Vice President, Investor
Relations of MICROS Systems, Inc., +1-443-285-8059, progers@micros.com

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

New Mid-Range Tektronix Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers Show Live RFSeeing is Believing with DPX(TM) Waveform Image Processing; Tektronix RSA3000B Series Gain Real-Time Imaging Capabilities First Introduced with High Performance RSA6100A

BEAVERTON, Ore., Feb. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Tektronix, Inc., a leading worldwide provider of test, measurement and monitoring instrumentation, announced the addition of DPX(TM) waveform image processor technology to the mid-range RSA3000B Series Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers. This provides a unique live RF view of the spectrum using the RSA3300B and RSA3408B family models, enabling an unprecedented RF signal discovery capability for a broad range of digital RF applications including RFID, radio communications, and spectrum management. DPX transforms volumes of real-time data and produces a live RF spectrum display that reveals previously unseen RF signals and signal anomalies.

The rapid expansion of digital RF applications has driven the measurement needs of many applications including mobile communications and spectrum management beyond the capabilities of swept spectrum and vector signal analysis. Digital RF signals carry complex modulation and change from one instant to the next, hopping frequencies, spiking briefly and then disappearing. These transient and time varying transmission techniques help RF devices avoid interference, maximize peak power and, oftentimes, evade detection.

"Tektronix Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers are the first and only analyzers designed specifically to solve problems created by digital RF technologies," said Rick King, Vice President, Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer product line, Tektronix. "The addition of DPX technology with live RF from the high performance RSA6100A Series combined with a broad range of application-specific measurements makes the mid-range RSA3300B Series and RSA3408B the best choice not only for the toughest RF discovery and debug problems, but also as an everyday spectrum analysis and system characterization tool."

With a spectrum processing rate hundreds of times greater than any spectrum analyzer from other vendors, the RSA3300B series and RSA3408B provide 100% probability of intercept for transients as brief as 31 microseconds on the RSA3408B and 41 microseconds on the RSA3300B Series models. Combined with the exclusive ability to trigger on transient signals in both time and frequency domains, the RSA3300B Series and RSA3408B offer unmatched troubleshooting and debug of digital RF designs.

The RSA3300B series is available with either DC-3 GHz or DC-8 GHz frequency coverage. With 15 MHz capture bandwidth and 70 dB Spurious Free Dynamic Range (SFDR), the RSA3300Bs are ideal for use in the design and debug of 3G mobile systems, Near-Field systems (such as RFID and Bluetooth), and narrow to medium bandwidth communications systems.

The RSA3408B with DC-8GHz frequency coverage, 36 MHz capture bandwidth and 73 dB SFDR is tailored for higher bandwidth and dynamic range applications including 3G mobile components and system debug, WLAN and WiMax system design, demanding spectrum management applications and general purpose digital RF debug.

"Many digital RF applications need to detect and analyze RF signals that quickly change frequencies or use complex characteristics," said David Saar, President, Saar Associates. "Most spectrum analyzers cannot adequately perform the needed measurements for these applications. Tektronix has addressed these problems by adding robust capabilities for the time domain through its RSA family of Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers, often saving hours or days troubleshooting problems. The unique real-time presentation of live RF signals means that a user will always find a problem signal. This combination of capabilities makes the new RSA3408B and RSA3300B models very attractive for a wide variety of applications."

DPX Makes All the Difference

DPX waveform image processor technology in the RSA3300B Series and RSA3408B models displays the live spectrum by processing >48,000 spectrum measurements per second, similar to the previously announced top-of-the-line RSA6114A model. This is orders of magnitude more information than is shown by any other spectrum analyzer without DPX, minimizing the analysis gaps inherent in swept spectrum and vector signal analyzers. To achieve >48,000 spectrum measurements per second, DPX makes use of dedicated, real-time hardware to process the incoming signal.

In addition to live RF, the waveform image processor also provides an intensity-graded persistence display that holds anomalies until the eye can see them to show the history of occurrence for dynamic signals and immediate feedback on signal variations over time. This provides engineers the ability to rapidly see on screen both transients and signals that ordinarily could not be seen, either because they are masked by other signals or could only be deduced after time consuming offline analysis. DPX waveform imaging will enhance productivity by quickly capturing elusive anomalies and transient events, improving accuracy and insight, and accelerating design debug.

"RF signals are complicated and often change substantially over time," said Mr. Takehiro Kawai, Assistant Manager, RFID Business Development Department, Business Development group, OMRON Corporation. "If we can quickly discover interference, then we can promptly analyze and solve problems. The DPX Live RF display of the RSA3000B series makes this easy, providing an ability to see and intuitively understand RFID signal behavior. Also, RSA3000B's analysis capabilities are also valuable for in-depth analysis of differences with IC tag chips that many companies provide."

Frequency Domain Triggering Through Frequency Mask Trigger (FMT)

The RSA3000B model with 15 MHz bandwidth and the RSA3408B with 36 MHz bandwidth are the only mid-range performance spectrum analyzers that can offer a frequency domain trigger. This is performed using the Frequency Mask Trigger (FMT) feature, finding interfering and transient signals that no other instrument can. FMT ensures that potential systems instabilities are eliminated from the design before they can cause a problem. By displaying a seamless record of frequency and power changes over time, the Tektronix analyzers can solve many transient problems ranging from modulation switching on software-defined radio systems to identification of rogue pulses in RADAR transmission to dynamic modulation changes during a WLAN transmission.

RSA3000B Series Is Part of the Tektronix Digital RF Test Bench

The explosion of digital RF has created a highly complex technology environment, requiring a need for next generation test and measurement instruments. Tektronix offers a digital RF test bench from signal generation to acquisition. Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers seamlessly capture RF signals changing over time and perform spectral, time, and modulation analysis with time-correlated multi-domain views. Arbitrary Waveform Generators generate ideal, distorted or "real-world" signals. Logic Analyzers enable the capture and analysis of the digital I/Q information to more quickly debug elusive problems within the digital baseband segment of a Digital RF design. Digital oscilloscopes allow measurements of strict timing relationships including signal integrity analysis. With these instruments and supporting software, Tektronix provides what customers need to test demanding digital RF applications.

Price and Availability

Prices for the RSA3303B with DPX begin at $32,900, U.S. MSRP. RSA3300B and RSA3408B software options are available for 3G, WiMAX, WLAN, RFID, Signal Source and General Purpose modulation and RF analysis. All models and options are available for order. Additional information can be found at: http://www.tek.com/products/spectrum_analyzers/rsa3000/.

About Tektronix

Tektronix is a leading supplier of test, measurement, and monitoring products, solutions and services for the communications, computer, and semiconductor industries -- as well as military/aerospace, consumer electronics, education and a broad range of other industries worldwide. With 60 years of experience, Tektronix enables its customers to design, build, deploy, and manage next-generation global communications networks, computing and advanced technologies. Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, Tektronix has operations in 19 countries worldwide. Tektronix' Web address is http://www.tektronix.com/.

Tektronix is a registered trademark of Tektronix, Inc. All other trade names referenced are the service marks, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Tektronix, Inc.

CONTACT: Gary Grossman, Worldwide Sr. PR Manager of Tektronix, Inc.,
+1-503-627-1097, gary.grossman@tektronix.com

Web site: http://www.tektronix.com/
http://www.tek.com/products/spectrum_analyzers/rsa3000

Sentry Technology Completes Successful OperationalVideo(TM) Installations

RONKONKOMA, N.Y., Feb. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sentry Technology Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: SKVY) announced today the successful installation of its OperationalVideo(TM) security and business management solution in a total of 35 store locations for two large national retailers. The total value of systems installed is approximately $2.5 million. OperationalVideo(TM) delivers real-time images over the internet using Sentry's SmartTrack(TM) traveling camera system and digital video server to help control safety and security as well as remote viewing of store operations, merchandising, signage, displays, pricing and employee procedure compliance.

Managers now have access to all store operations from the home office, regional offices and any fixed or mobile location equipped with an internet connection. As well, security personnel are able to walk the floor interacting with staff and customers while maintaining control of the SmartTrack(TM) system using a wireless PDA. Video is managed via the SentryVision(R) Server, a network device that provides real-time remote viewing and user passwords to manage hierarchal control of the system.

"Both of our customers have significantly increased theft apprehension rates and are implementing improved operational controls in locations using OperationalVideo(TM)," said Peter L. Murdoch, President and CEO of Sentry Technology Corporation. "The success of these first installations has exceeded our expectation. We anticipate that both initial customers will install systems in greater numbers in 2008. This represents an opportunity for millions of dollars of increased revenue over 2007 levels. Now that the company has market proven OperationalVideo(TM) results, new sales cycles have begun with several of our multi-billion dollar retail customers based in the US and Europe."

Sentry designs, manufactures, sells and installs a complete line of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) solutions, Electro-Magnetic (EM) and RFID based Library Management systems as well as Radio Frequency (RF) and Electro- Magnetic (EM) EAS systems. The CCTV product line features SentryVision(R), SmartTrack(TM), a proprietary, patented traveling Surveillance System. The Company's products are used by libraries to secure inventory and improve operating efficiency, by retailers to deter shoplifting and internal theft and by industrial and institutional customers to protect assets and people. For further information, please visit our website at http://www.sentrytechnology.com/.

This press release may include information that could constitute forward- looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any such forward-looking statements may involve risk and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results encompassed within the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include those matters disclosed in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings.

Sentry Technology Corporation

CONTACT: Peter L. Murdoch, President & CEO of Sentry Technology
Corporation, +1-631-739-2100

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

Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/494538.html

Performance Technologies' Products Used in Navy's Strategic Command and Control Aircraft, the E-6B Mercury

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Feb. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Performance Technologies , a leading developer of communication platforms and systems, today announced that it is working with Rockwell Collins in delivering an upgrade to the Navy's E-6B Mercury aircraft. The Mercury, a Communications relay and strategic airborne command post aircraft, provides survivable, reliable and endurable airborne command, control, and communications between the National Command Authority (NCA) and U.S. strategic and non-strategic forces.

As part of the aircraft's internal electronics upgrade through Rockwell Collins, Performance Technologies' Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) embedded CompactPCI(R) hardware components will be integrated onboard the aircraft for improved communication, control/monitor functions, and networking. Components include the company's Intelligent Shelf Manager (ISM) that provides remote systems monitoring and diagnostics, award-winning Ethernet switches, and chassis mid-planes.

For system developers seeking to learn more about remote system management using Performance Technologies' ISM architecture, a detailed tutorial is available at http://www.pt.com/prodtour_ISM_welcome.html. More information on other aerospace and defense applications using Performance Technologies products can be found at http://www.pt.com/aerospace_defense.html.

Military electronic system architects and design engineers needing advanced, compute-intensive embedded solutions can meet with Performance Technologies representatives at several upcoming events including West 2008 in San Diego, CA (February 5-7, 2008, booth 2419), Military & Aerospace Electronics Forum in San Diego, CA (March 11-12, 2008, booth 515), and Embedded Systems Conference Silicon Valley in San Jose, CA (April 15-17, 2008, booth 1445).

About Rockwell Collins (http://www.rockwellcollins.com/)

Rockwell Collins is a pioneer in the development and deployment of innovative communication and aviation electronic solutions for both commercial and government applications. Our expertise in flight deck avionics, cabin electronics, mission communications, information management, and simulation and training is delivered by 20,000 employees, and a global service and support network that crosses 27 countries. To find out more, please visit http://www.rockwellcollins.com/.

About Performance Technologies (http://www.pt.com/)

Performance Technologies is a global supplier of integrated IP-based platforms and solutions for advanced communications networks and innovative computer system architectures. Our Embedded Systems Group offers robust application-ready platforms that incorporate open-standards based software and hardware, providing significantly accelerated end product deployment benefits for equipment manufacturers. Our Signaling Systems Group offers the SEGway(TM) product suite, which includes IP STPs, SS7 over IP transport solutions, and signaling gateways that enable lower operating costs through utilization of IP networks, thereby creating competitive advantages for carriers in existing and emerging markets.

Performance Technologies is headquartered in Rochester, New York. Additional engineering facilities are located in San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California, and Kanata, Ontario, Canada.

Forward Looking Statements

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor" for certain forward-looking statements. This press release contains forward-looking statements which reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events and financial performance, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is subject to the safe harbor provisions of those Sections.

These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, and the Company's actual results can differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among other factors, general business and economic conditions, rapid technological changes accompanied by frequent new product introductions, competitive pressures, dependence on key customers, the attainment of design wins and obtaining orders as a result, fluctuations in quarterly and annual results, the reliance on a limited number of third party suppliers, limitations of the Company's manufacturing capacity and arrangements, the protection of the Company's proprietary technology, the dependence on key personnel, changes in critical accounting estimates, potential impairments related to investments, foreign regulations, and potential material weaknesses in the future. Forward-looking statements should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements, the Notes thereto, Risk Factors, and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of the Company as of December 31, 2006, as contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, and other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The names of actual companies, products, or services may be the trademarks, registered trademarks, or service marks of their respective owners in the United States and other countries.

Performance Technologies

CONTACT: Will Smith, Marketing Communications Manager of Performance
Technologies, +1-585-256-0200, wjs@pt.com

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

/C O R R E C T I O N -- Mechel OAO /

In the news release, Mechel Masters Unique Wire Production Technology at its Beloretsk Metallurgical Plant Subsidiary, issued earlier today by Mechel OAO over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the second paragraph, last sentence, should read "... RUR97.0 million (approximately US$3.9 million)" rather than "RUR97.0 billion" as originally issued inadvertently.

Mechel OAO

Agilysys to Present at Thomas Weisel 2008 Technology, Telecom & Internet Conference

BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Agilysys, Inc. today announced Arthur Rhein, chairman, president and chief executive officer, and Martin Ellis, executive vice president, treasurer and chief financial officer, will present at the Thomas Weisel 2008 Technology, Telecom & Internet Conference to be held at The Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. Pacific Time.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030915/AGLSLOGO )

The presentation will be webcast and available for 30 days at http://www.veracast.com/webcasts/twp/tech08/57207322.cfm

A copy of the presentation slides will also be made available on the company's Web site the day of the conference. To download the PowerPoint(TM) presentation, go to the Investor Relations section of http://www.agilysys.com/ and access the "Presentations" portion of the site.

About Agilysys

Agilysys is a leading provider of innovative IT solutions to corporate and public-sector customers, with special expertise in select markets, including retail and hospitality. The company uses technology - including hardware, software and services - to help customers resolve their most complicated IT needs. The company possesses expertise in enterprise architecture and high availability, infrastructure optimization, storage and resource management, identity management and business continuity; and provides industry-specific software, services and expertise to the retail and hospitality markets. Headquartered in Boca Raton, Fla., Agilysys operates extensively throughout North America, with additional sales offices in the United Kingdom and China.

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CONTACT: Martin Ellis, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and
Chief Financial Officer of Agilysys, Inc., +1-561-999-8780,
martin.ellis@agilysys.com

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

Nearly 600 District of Columbia Nonprofits Received $6.3 Million in Verizon Foundation Grants in 2007Verizon Employees, Retirees Donate $271,000 More and 3,650 Volunteer Hours to NonprofitsFunding Supported Local and National Programs to Improve Literacy, Help Domestic Violence Victims, and Create Technology-Based Learning Approaches

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Association for the Study of African American Life and History, Fight for Children, and Washington Parks and People were among 599 local and national nonprofit groups in the District of Columbia that received nearly $6.3 million from the Verizon Foundation in 2007.

In addition, Verizon employees and retirees in Washington donated more than 3,650 hours and raised more than $271,000 last year for nonprofits under the foundation's Verizon Volunteers program.

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

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

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

The District of Columbia nonprofits that received Verizon Foundation grants during 2007 included:

-- Verizon Community Technology Centers -- these five state-of-the-art technology centers allow D.C. residents access to high-speed Internet, technology-based training and literacy classes at no charge. The centers are conveniently located throughout the city. -- Mary's Center for Maternity and Child Care -- a community-based organization based in Adams Morgan, the center builds better futures for families through the delivery of health care, education and social services. Recognized as a national model, Mary's Center is committed to providing culturally competent programs and services to improve the quality of life of diverse families. -- The Urban Alliance Foundation -- an organization whose mission is to prepare young adults from under-resourced neighborhoods in the District for the world of work and a life of self-sufficiency through education, mentoring and meaningful paid internships.

The Verizon Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Verizon Communications, supports the advancement of literacy and K-12 education through its signature program, Thinkfinity.org, and fosters awareness and prevention of domestic violence. In 2007, the foundation awarded more than $67.4 million in grants to nonprofit agencies in the United States and abroad. The foundation also matched the charitable donations of Verizon employees and retirees, resulting in $25.1 million in combined contributions. Through Verizon Volunteers, one of the nation's largest employee volunteer programs, Verizon employees and retirees have volunteered more than 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 nearly 66 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 employs a diverse workforce of nearly 235,000 and last year generated consolidated operating revenues of $93.5 billion. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com/.

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

Verizon

CONTACT: Christy Reap of Verizon, +1-202-392-1021, creap@verizon.com

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

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News archive of November 2009
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