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EMC Named Leader in Storage Software for Eighth Consecutive Year

HOPKINTON, Mass., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- EMC Corporation , the world leader in information infrastructure solutions, was the market share leader in storage software for the eight consecutive year in 2007 and led the worldwide storage software market in total revenue for the 20th consecutive quarter, according to the latest IDC Worldwide Quarterly Storage Software Tracker, March 2008. [a]

For both the full year and the fourth quarter of 2007, EMC led in four storage software categories, including storage replication, storage device management, storage infrastructure and storage management. In the storage device management software segment in 2007, EMC grew revenue to almost six times the revenue share of its closest competitor. In addition, EMC grew revenue by almost 19%, year-on-year, in the data protection and recovery software segment for the full year, outpacing the market and grabbing share from the market leader.

According to EMC, the company achieved 20% annual growth in software license and maintenance revenue during 2007, when combining its storage software market leadership and other areas of software leadership like virtualization, enterprise content management and archive, resource management and information security. Software made up approximately 40% of EMC's overall revenue for 2007.

"EMC has never been better positioned to provide customers with the most complete portfolio of information infrastructure solutions," said BJ Jenkins, EMC's Senior Vice President, Global Marketing. "By combining innovation with execution and integrating game-changing technologies -- like data de-duplication, security and continuous data protection -- EMC continues to make it easier for customers to digest new technologies. Together, our market leading storage systems and services portfolio with our wide range of software technologies helps customers of all sizes store, protect, add intelligence to, virtualize and automate their information infrastructures."

Additionally, EMC announced on March 6, 2008 that it was the #1 provider of external disk storage systems for the tenth consecutive year in 2007, according to the latest IDC Worldwide Quarterly Disk Storage Systems Tracker, March 2008. [b]

[a] Source: IDC, March 7, 2008 [b] Source: IDC, March 6, 2008 About EMC

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

EMC is a registered trademark of EMC Corporation. VMware is a registered trademark of VMware, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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WhiteHat Security and F5 Team to Battle Attacks against Enterprise and Ecommerce WebsitesWhiteHat Sentinel and F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager Integrate via F5's iControl API; Customers Achieve Dynamic Vulnerability Assessment, Detection and Remediation for Total Website Security and PCI Compliance

SANTA CLARA, Calif. and SEATTLE, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- WhiteHat Security and F5 Networks, Inc. today announced a partnership agreement. The partnership yields a uniquely powerful and efficient solution that provides organizations with a new means of combating the onslaught of website attacks that place customer and corporate data at risk. F5's open iControl(R) API provides the integration between WhiteHat Sentinel, the industry-leading website vulnerability management solution, and the award-winning F5(R) BIG-IP(R) Application Security Manager(TM) (ASM(TM)) Web application firewall. As part of this agreement, WhiteHat has also joined F5's Technology Alliance Program.

"The integrated solution brings the entire industry to a new level of website protection, with extreme accuracy and efficiency," said Stephanie Fohn, chief executive officer, WhiteHat Security. "Customers have been waiting for a solution that delivers rapid identification and immediate repair of vulnerabilities. The F5-WhiteHat alliance makes complete website security simpler than ever for the end-user."

The Solution Elements

A Web-based subscription service, WhiteHat Sentinel combines advanced proprietary scanning technology with expert analysis, enabling customers to identify, prioritize, manage and remediate website vulnerabilities as they occur. F5's ASM provides proactive network and application-layer protection from generalized and targeted attacks by understanding the user interaction with the application. Through the F5 iControl API, WhiteHat Sentinel will be able to directly configure policies on F5's ASM to protect against vulnerability exploits (e.g., Cross-site Scripting, SQL Injection) found during the scanning process.

Achieving PCI Compliance 6.6

The combined solution from WhiteHat Security and F5 fully meets requirement No. 6.6 (develop and maintain secure systems and applications) of the PCI compliance standards developed by VISA, MasterCard and other major credit card companies. According to the standard, an organization must do at least one of the following to meet this requirement:

-- Undergo application scanning and code review by an application security specialist; or, -- Install a Web application firewall in front of the Web-facing applications.

This partnership enables customers to achieve both requirements in just one step.

Existing customers of both WhiteHat and F5 will benefit from the partnership immediately through the ability to leverage their investments with the added security and automation of the combined solution. The Sentinel-ASM integration simplifies and speeds vulnerability remediation by finding the problem, and then fixing it through "virtual patching." Developers also gain more time to fix code without leaving applications exposed. Customers will benefit through:

-- Increased protection via WhiteHat Sentinel's rapid identification of Web application vulnerabilities, with minimal false positives; -- Highly targeted vulnerability remediation (virtual patching) via ASM; -- Simplified management: Data is continuously filtered and validated to provide only actionable results; and, -- Ease of operation: A simple interface with one-click remediation.

"Our partnership with WhiteHat elevates ASM, allowing us to offer a more comprehensive website security solution using trusted data from an industry leader," said Ken Salchow, senior technical marketing manager, F5. "ASM's integration with Sentinel offers our customers immediate time and cost savings. With the ability to apply a 'virtual patch' to their sites, they can effectively mitigate the most pressing risks with confidence and address the root issues as time and budgets allow. That type of flexibility and security assurance is quite rare in this industry."

Availability

The F5 ASM and WhiteHat Sentinel integration will be generally available in CYQ2 2008. Existing customers who have both WhiteHat Sentinel Service and F5 ASM with an active maintenance contract will receive integration automatically. F5 ASM customers will need to subscribe to the Sentinel Service. All WhiteHat customers will have access to F5 ASM integration capabilities as a new feature in both Sentinel SE and PE, but will need to purchase an F5 ASM to take advantage of the integration.

About F5 Networks

F5 Networks is the global leader in Application Delivery Networking. F5 provides solutions that make applications secure, fast, and available for everyone. By adding intelligence and manageability into the network to offload applications and optimize the data storage layer, F5 extends the power of intelligent networking to all levels of application delivery. F5's extensible architecture intelligently integrates application optimization, protects the application and the network, and delivers application reliability. Over 16,000 organizations and service providers worldwide trust F5 to keep their applications running. The company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington with offices worldwide. For more information, go to http://www.f5.com/.

About WhiteHat Security, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, WhiteHat Security is a leading provider of website security services. WhiteHat delivers turnkey solutions that enable companies to secure valuable customer data, comply with industry standards and maintain brand integrity. WhiteHat Sentinel, the company's flagship service, is the only solution that incorporates expert analysis and industry-leading technology to provide unparalleled coverage to protect critical data from attacks. For more information about WhiteHat Security, please visit our website, http://www.whitehatsec.com/.

This press release may contain forward looking statements relating to future events or future financial performance that involve risks and uncertainties. Such statements can be identified by terminology such as "may," "will," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," or "continue," or the negative of such terms or comparable terms. These statements are only predictions and actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these statements based upon a number of factors including those identified in F5's filings with the SEC.

Contact: Dawn van Hoegaerden Alane Moran WhiteHat Security F5 Networks, Inc. (408) 343-8314 (206) 272-6850 dawn@whitehatsec.com a.moran@f5.com

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Global Med Technologies(R), Inc. Delivers Record Q4* and Year End Revenues and ProfitsQ4 and Year End Cash Flows Over $1 Million and $4.4 Million Respectively**

DENVER, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global Med Technologies(R), Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GLOB) ("Global Med" or the "Company"), an international e-Health, medical information technology company, today reported record revenues and profits for both the fourth quarter* and the year ended December 31, 2007.

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Global Med's record revenues of $4.297 million for the fourth quarter of 2007 represent an increase of $619 thousand, or 16.8%, over the $3.678 million recorded for the comparable 2006 period. In the fourth quarter of 2007, operating income improved to $698 thousand from $513 thousand during the comparable 2006 period. The Company's record net income for the fourth quarter* of 2007 was $680,000, or $0.03 per basic common share outstanding, versus $364,000, or $0.02 per basic common share outstanding, in the comparable 2006 period.

The fourth quarter's results marked the 14th consecutive quarter of comparable quarter-to-quarter revenue growth for the Company.

Global Med's cash flows from operations for the fourth quarter of 2007 were $1.05 million, up from $215,000 recorded in the comparable 2006 period.

Recurring annual maintenance revenues for the quarter were running at a record annualized rate of over $7.5 million. Based on the backlog as of December 31, 2007, the Company's annual recurring revenues, when all contracted customer sites are implemented, will be approximately $8.7 million. The Company's backlog of unrecognized software license fees and implementation fees was $5.3 million.

As of December 31, 2007, the cash balance was $6.748 million, up from $2.554 million as of December 31, 2006.

For 2007, Global Med's record revenues reached $16.079 million, up $3.717 million or 30.1% from $12.362 million for 2006. Operating income in 2007 increased to a record $1.887 million from $808,000 in 2006. The Company's net income for this period was a record $1.978 million, or $0.08 per basic common share outstanding, versus $1.381 million, or $0.06 per basic common share outstanding, for 2006. However, during 2006, the Company recognized approximately $724,000 in non-cash gains associated with certain features of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock until March 29, 2006, the date that such features were removed. Without these non-cash gains, net income in 2006 would have been $657,000, or $0.03 per basic common share outstanding. The Company believes it is important to deduct these non-cash gains in order to provide better comparability for the reader.

The Company's cash flows from operations were a record $4.421 million for 2007, up from $1.224 million in the prior year's comparable period. Cash flows for 2007 included the $1.004 million deposit in escrow that was returned to the Company in May 2007 as a result of an Appellate Court's reversal of a summary judgment. The Company also received an additional $80,000 in accrued interest as a result of the return of the deposit in escrow.

2007 Business Developments and Announcements: -- Customer site base reached 686: 488 live sites and 198 backlog sites. -- Global Med presented at 4 investor conferences. -- Global Med's proprietary transfusion software, SafeTrace Tx(R), received patent approval by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Its Remote Crossmatch capability facilitates Just-In-Time Inventory Management for hospitals. -- Florida's Blood Centers, the fourth largest blood bank in the U.S., signed a multi-million dollar contract with Global Med. -- The Company submitted the first two modules of its ElDorado product, ElDorado Donor Doc(TM) and ElDorado Donor(TM), to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for 510(k) clearance. The Company has received clearance for both of these products. -- Global Med's ElDorado products are being well received by the market and the Company has received several orders for ElDorado Donor Doc and has shipped ElDorado Donor to Children's Cancer Hospital in Egypt through its relationship with Cerner. -- Recurring maintenance revenue increased approximately $1.4 million to approximately $6.9 million. -- Owner's equity increased over $2.5 million to $2.9 million. -- Global Med's PeopleMed, Inc. subsidiary began offering complete validation and consulting services, primarily in the donor center and hospital laboratory markets, to assist facilities with the transition during software system implementation.

Michael I. Ruxin, M.D., Chairman and CEO of Global Med Technologies, Inc., commenting on the quarterly results, stated, "The Company had record revenues, operating income, profits, and cash flows for both this quarter* and the year ended December 31, 2007. Our revenues, recurring revenues from maintenance, and cash all continue to grow. Our goal is to have continued double-digit revenue growth for 2008 and annually thereafter. We continue to strive to become the global leader in medical blood bank information management. We are actively exploring complementary business acquisitions in the international arena that will help to further our mission."

Thomas F. Marcinek, the Company's President and COO, stated, "Global Med had its eighth consecutive quarter of profitability. Our revenues are at record levels and have grown rapidly. During February, we received 510(k) clearance from the FDA on our ElDorado Donor(TM) software product. This represents the second ElDorado product that has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA and complements our ElDorado Donor Doc(TM) product which received 510(k) clearance in May 2007. Both products are available for sale in the United States and internationally. The Company plans to submit additional products that would be 510(k) medical device pre-market submissions to the FDA for market clearance during 2008. We believe the introduction of these new products will fuel continued revenue growth and is a key element to achieve our business goal to become the world leader in our market segment."

The following tables provide information related to the Company's operations for the three months and year ended December 31, 2007 and 2006:

Global Med Technologies, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GLOB.OB) Selected Results Three Months Ended December 31, In (000s) Except Per Share Information (Unaudited) 2007 2006 Revenues**** $4,297 $3,678 Cost of revenues 1,338 1,033 Operating expenses 2,261 2,132 Income from operations 698 513 Other income, (expenses) and (taxes) (18) (149) Net income $680 $364 Income per share Basic $0.03 $0.02 Diluted $0.01 $0.01 Weighted average shares outstanding Basic 26,453 23,212 Diluted 45,860 37,869 Cash flows provided by Operations $1,050 $215 Global Med Technologies, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GLOB.OB) Selected Results Year Ended December 31, In (000s) Except Per Share Information (Unaudited) 2007 2006 Revenues***** $16,079 $12,362 Cost of revenues 4,904 4,042 Operating expenses 9,288 7,512 Income from operations 1,887 808 Other income, (expenses) and (taxes)** 91 573 Net income $1,978 $1,381 Income per share Basic $0.08 $0.06 Diluted $0.05 $0.04 Weighted average shares outstanding Basic 24,640 23,167 Diluted 42,209 39,128 Cash flows provided by Operations** $4,421 $1,224 About Global Med Technologies, Inc.

Global Med Technologies(R), Inc. is an international e-Health medical information technology company providing information management software products and services to the healthcare industry. Its Wyndgate Technologies(R) division is a leading supplier of information management systems to U.S. and international blood centers and hospital transfusion centers. Each year, Wyndgate's products and services manage more than eight million blood components, representing over 27% of the U.S. blood supply. Wyndgate's products are also being used in Canada, Africa, and the Caribbean. Wyndgate's software provides Vein-to-Vein(R) tracking from donor collection to patient transfusion through its Donor Doc(TM) interactive donor health history questionnaire, ElDorado Donor(TM) and SafeTrace(R) donor management systems, to its SafeTrace Tx(R) advanced transfusion management system. Global Med's PeopleMed(R), Inc. subsidiary provides custom software validation, consulting and compliance solutions to hospitals and blood centers. PeopleMed's in-depth knowledge of Wyndgate's products and the blood banking industry results in cost-effective validation services, which leads to more efficient software implementations and upgrades for our customers.

For more information about Global Med's products and services, please call 800-WYNDGATE or visit http://www.globalmedtech.com/, http://www.peoplemed.com/ and http://www.wyndgate.com/.

Statements in this press release that are not strictly historical are "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Safe Harbor provisions of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, continued acceptance of the Company's products and services in the marketplace, regulatory and competitive factors, new products and technological changes, the Company's dependence upon fourth-party suppliers, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's Form 10-KSB and other regularly filed reports. The results of operations for the three months and year ended December 31, 2007 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any other future period.

* Record profits for the quarter are based upon backing out a one-time non-cash gain recognized during the first quarter of 2006. See Comment *** for further discussion. We believe it is useful to the readers of this press release to back out this one-time gain because it represented a non-cash, non-recurring item. ** Cash flows from operations for the year ended December 31, 2007 were $4.421 million, and included the $1.004 million deposit in escrow that was returned to the Company in May as a result of an Appellate Court's reversal of a summary judgment. The Company also received an additional $80 thousand in accrued interest as a result of the return of the deposit in escrow. *** During 2006, the Company recognized approximately $724,000 in non-cash gains associated with certain features of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock until March 29, 2006, the date that such features were removed. **** The Company recognized $232 thousand in implementation and consulting services revenues during the three months ended December 31, 2007 from services that were performed prior to September 30, 2007. These amounts were not recognized into revenue because collection of these amounts was not deemed probable prior to the fourth quarter, the quarter in which they were collected. ***** The Company recognized $123 thousand in implementation and consulting services revenues during the year ended December 31, 2007 from services that were performed prior to January 1, 2007. These amounts were not recognized into revenues because collection of these amounts was not deemed probable prior to January 1, 2007. Collection of the amounts underlying these revenues occurred during 2007.

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CONTACT: company, Michael I. Ruxin, M.D., of Global Med Technologies,
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Med Technologies, Inc.

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MSC.Software Helps Ford Racing Speed Ahead of the Competition With Race Car Vehicle Dynamics SimulationMSC Adams Vehicle Dynamics Technology Allows Ford to Design, Develop and Optimize Race Vehicle Performance.

SANTA ANA, Calif., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MSC.Software , the leading global provider of enterprise simulation solutions, including simulation software and services, today announced that MSC.Software's engineering simulation software, Adams, is being used by Ford Racing Technology to design, develop and optimize race car performance at race tracks.

Ford Racing Technology, the engineering operations behind the success of Ford's storied racing history, used multibody dynamics simulation software Adams to run complex race car dynamics simulations for the design, development and optimization of race vehicles in various racing series at different race tracks. Extreme performance requirements and series mandated race car regulations constantly drive Ford Racing Technology to push the limits of its engineering capabilities using simulation software like Adams to leverage their engineers' expertise in developing and tuning winning race vehicles.

"Just like on the race track, speed is essential in race car simulation," said Patrick DiMarco, Vehicle Dynamics and Electronics Supervisor for Ford Racing. "Any refinements achieved in the engineering simulation process will lead to better performance on the track. MSC.Software's Adams and NASTRAN give us an advantage on the race track. The company's engineering simulation platform has allowed us to design and optimize race car performance for races such as the NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide series, as well as the NHRA."

"Being successful on the track requires a combination of highly skilled, innovative engineers, strong teamwork and the use of state-of-the-art simulation technologies," said Bill Weyand, Chief Executive Officer, MSC.Software. "Ford Racing Technology's innovative use of Adams technology has produced winning cars in all aspects. The racing world counts in seconds and every small advantage implemented through engineering simulation can translate into huge margins of victory. Using Adams, Ford Racing continues its storied history be one of the most elite names in the world of motor sports."

About MSC.Software Corporation

MSC.Software is the global leader of enterprise simulation solutions, that help companies make money, save time and reduce costs associated with designing and testing manufactured products. MSC.Software works with thousands of companies in hundreds of industries to develop better products faster by utilizing information technology, software, services and systems. MSC.Software employs more than 1200 people in 23 countries. For additional information about MSC.Software's products and services, please visit http://www.mscsoftware.com/.

Safe Harbor Language

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including all statements relating to the features, benefits, capabilities and performance of MSC.Software products. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to be materially different than expectations. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, changes in technology, the end-user computing and analysis environment, implementation and support that meet evolving customer requirements, general industry trends and the impact of competitive products.

Furthermore, information provided herein, which is not historical in nature, are forward-looking statements pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All such forward-looking statements are based largely on management's expectations and are subject to and qualified by risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. The Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement to conform the statement to actual results or changes in the Company's expectations.

The MSC.Software corporate logo, Adams, Dytran, Easy5, Laminate Modeler, Marc, MD Adams, MD Nastran, MD Patran, Mentat, MSC, MSC MasterKey, MSC Nastran, Mvision, Patran, SimDesigner, SimEnterprise, SimManager, SimOffice, SimTemplate, SimXpert and Sofy are trademarks or registered trademarks of the MSC.Software Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. NASTRAN is a registered trademark of NASA. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Jennifer Brannon Senior Manager, Public Relations MSC.Software (714) 445-3119 jennifer.brannon@mscsoftware.com

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CONTACT: Jennifer Brannon, Senior Manager, Public Relations of
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$2M Texas Instruments Foundation gift endows engineering leadership position at SMU

DALLAS, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- A Texas Instruments (TI) Foundation gift of $2 million to SMU will endow the Texas Instruments Distinguished Chair in Engineering Education and the directorship of the new Caruth Institute for Engineering Education -- to be filled by a leader in science and technology. In naming Delores M. Etter as the first chairholder, SMU and Dallas have recruited an international figure to lead an effort that will have a lasting and vital impact on the U.S. and its economy.

TI Foundation contributions to SMU support ambitious programs that break through roadblocks to diversity and introduce a new wave of innovation into engineering education. These K-12 and early college programs will be greatly expanded within the Caruth Institute for Engineering Education, endowed in October with a $10.1 million gift from the W.W. Caruth Foundation at Communities Foundation of Texas. The new TI Foundation gift guarantees outstanding leadership for this new national institute by endowing the Distinguished Chair and directorship of the Caruth Institute for Engineering Education.

"This new gift is yet another example of TI's leadership in finding solutions to challenges in education," said SMU President R. Gerald Turner. "With this endowment, the TI Foundation has enabled us to appoint a leader who brings with her extensive experience in education, public service and research -- a combination that uniquely suits the goal of advancing engineering education. We are grateful to the TI Foundation for its ongoing generosity in helping SMU to broaden opportunities for talented young people."

Etter will establish a high standard as the first Texas Instruments Distinguished Chair in Engineering Education and Caruth Institute director. She has served as both Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition and as Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology. Her Washington assignments in public service complement a distinguished academic career. She comes to SMU from the electrical engineering faculty of the U.S. Naval Academy, where she held the Office of Naval Research Distinguished Chair in Science and Technology. Etter earned her Ph.D. from the University of New Mexico. Among her numerous honors and awards, she is a member of the National Academy of Engineering, the highest recognition that can be bestowed upon an engineer in this country.

Etter's own barrier-breaking career serves as a strong example for drawing young people into math, science and engineering careers they might otherwise have assumed were out of reach.

The Caruth Institute for Engineering Education is dedicated to increasing the number and diversity of students who graduate from U.S. high schools with both the enthusiasm and knowledge to pursue the engineering careers that are necessary for the U.S. to compete in a global economy. Geoffrey Orsak, dean of the SMU School of Engineering, warns that the U.S. could fall behind its international competitors without the targeted pursuit of math, science and engineering expertise that drove the space race of the 1960s.

"As we strive to increase the research portfolio among our faculty and the academic credentials of our students, the disciplines of engineering and science play a critical role," said Paul Ludden, SMU provost and vice president for academic affairs. "The new TI Foundation endowment enables us to add another distinguished scholar and leader to the faculty. As a professor, she will inspire our students, especially as SMU strives to reach gender parity in engineering education. As the Caruth Institute director, she will have an impact beyond campus by providing effective and proven curricula and programs to develop the next generation of engineers."

"Engineering education is critical to the future of our region and country. By funding the TI Distinguished Chair, the TI Foundation is helping build a center of excellence in Dallas for the delivery and assessment of K-16 engineering education programs," said Jack Swindle, chair of the Texas Instruments Foundation. "This aligns with the foundation's interests and supports the national effort to improve science, technology, engineering and mathematics education. We are excited about this opportunity to bring a nationally recognized figure to the area whose deep experience will help address this challenge."

Texas Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison helped SMU establish what is now the Caruth Institute for Engineering Education in 2002 through a federal grant, and its programs immediately began changing the education landscape through Texas Instruments' sponsorship, including:

-- The Infinity Project: An award-winning high school and early college math and science-based engineering program that helps teachers across the U.S. make advanced math and science courses relevant and exciting for high school students. -- The Gender Parity Initiative: A nationally recognized program that promotes interest in engineering and technology among girls and young women. -- Visioneering: An annual program that gives middle school students the opportunity to play "engineer for a day."

"Texas Instruments continues its dedicated leadership to developing our future engineers," Orsak said. "Now, more than ever, we are dependent upon our ability to recruit and educate world-class engineers. With this visionary gift, the TI Foundation is addressing critical educational needs by permanently establishing the Texas Instruments Distinguished Chair in Engineering Education."

About SMU

A private university located in the heart of Dallas, SMU is building on the vision of its founders, who imagined a distinguished center for learning emerging from the spirit of the city. Today, 11,000 students benefit from the national opportunities and international reach afforded by the quality of SMU's seven degree-granting schools.

SMU's School of Engineering, founded in 1925, is one of the oldest engineering schools in the Southwest. The school offers 20 undergraduate and 29 graduate programs, including both master's and doctorate levels.

About The Texas Instruments Foundation

The Texas Instruments Foundation, founded in 1964, is a non-profit corporation providing philanthropic support for educational and charitable purposes primarily in the communities where Texas Instruments has a presence. The Foundation has a primary focus of education. More information can be found at http://www.ti.com/tifoundation.

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Hotwire 2008 Travel Value Index Names Phoenix Top U.S. City for Vacation ValueMiami and Milwaukee Also Join Top 10 U.S. Cities Offering the Greatest Overall Value to Visitors

SAN FRANCISCO, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Hotwire(R), a leading discount travel site, today announced the results of its third annual Hotwire(R) Travel Value Index study, naming Phoenix as the top 2008 destination for value minded travelers. This honor, bestowed by Hotwire(R), showcases the top 10 cities where savvy travelers across the country can find the best value and entertainment options as they plan their next vacation.

Building upon its deep expertise in saving money on travel, the Hotwire(R) Travel Value Index is based on a statistical model that evaluates 50 U.S. markets for consumer vacation value. The discount prices found on Hotwire.com(TM) are compared to published prices to help to determine which places offer the lowest rates and greatest discounts to travelers.

The Hotwire(R) Travel Value Index ranks the 50 U.S. markets across three categories:

-- Discounts on air, rental car, and hotel (25 percent of overall score) -- Low prices on air, rental car, and hotel (50 percent of overall score) -- Affordable entertainment, overall appeal and choice of accommodations (25 percent of overall score)

"With spring break and warmer weather on the horizon, travelers are pulling out the calendars to figure out where to go to score the best vacation deals. The Hotwire(R) Travel Value Index can help identify the best destinations to stretch vacation dollars," said Clem Bason, vice president of merchandising and travel expert at Hotwire.com.

2008 Travel Value Index Cities Cater to Travelers with Wide-Ranging Interests

According to the Hotwire(R) Travel Value Index, the top ten U.S. places for value vacations this year include (2007 rankings in parentheses, where applicable):

1. Phoenix 6. Los Angeles (7) 2. Dallas-Fort Worth (2) 7. Washington D.C. (10) 3. Orlando (4) 8. Kansas City (5) 4. Denver (6) 9. Miami 5. Atlanta (1) 10. Milwaukee

"As the city to beat on this year's list, Phoenix offers consumers a plethora of savings," said Bason. "In addition to low prices on world-class hotels and resorts, Phoenix also offers consistently warm weather, outdoor adventures like Camelback Mountain and breath-taking golf courses, as well as affordable tour options such as Old Town Scottsdale and Taliesin West, architect Frank Lloyd Wright's winter residence."

The Hotwire(R) Travel Value Index features affordable top destinations for everyone. Spring Breakers can spend their dollars wisely while sunbathing in Miami, stargazing in Los Angeles and snowboarding near Denver. Art and architecture lovers can marvel at the world class collection in the Santiago Calatrava designed Milwaukee Art Museum. Barbecue lovers can hop on over to Dallas to enjoy several churrascaria steakhouse meals with all of the extra money they have saved on travel. And, families interested in saving money while seeking enjoyment, can visit Orlando, the theme park capital of the world, which is sure to bring smiles to everyone's face.

Hotwire Delivers Top Destinations at Low Prices

If saving money is the top priority for any trip, Hotwire.com is the place to go. By working with top travel brands to fill unsold rooms, seats and cars, Hotwire offers deep discounts on travel that aren't available anywhere else. In fact, travelers can save up to 60 percent off published hotel rates on Hotwire.com.

Below are examples of hotels recently booked on Hotwire.com for March stays in the top ten Travel Value Index cities:*

-- $89 / night 4-star hotel, Atlanta -- Downtown -- $64 / night 4-star hotel, Dallas, Downtown -- Turtle Creek -- $84 / night 4-star hotel, Denver -- Greater Downtown Denver -- $79 / night 4-star hotel, Washington D.C., -- The White House, Capitol Hill -- $72 / night 4-star hotel, Orlando -- SeaWorld -- $100 / night 4-star hotel, Los Angeles -- Downtown -- $102 / night 3.5-star hotel, Miami - South Beach -- $69 / night 4-star hotel, Kansas City, MO -- Downtown -- $79 / night 3.5-star hotel, Phoenix -- Central Phoenix -- $76 / night 4-star hotel, Milwaukee -- Downtown

*Hotel rates shown are based on actual bookings made on Hotwire.com from February 1 to March 3, 2008 for stays March 6 - April 1, 2008. Hotel rates shown do not include applicable tax recovery charges and fees. However, total cost, including all applicable tax recovery charges and fees, is shown before bookings are made on Hotwire.com. All bookings are non-changeable and nonrefundable. Rates subject to availability. Because rates change all the time, Hotwire(R) customers are encouraged to check rates for themselves. For more information about the Hotwire(R) Travel Value Index, visit http://www.hotwire.com/destination/travel-value-index2.jsp.

About Hotwire

Hotwire.com(TM) is a leading discount travel site with low rates on airline tickets, hotel rooms, rental cars, cruises and vacation packages. Launched in 2000, Hotwire(R) negotiates deep discounts from its travel suppliers to help travelers book unsold airline seats, hotel rooms and rental cars. J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Independent Travel Web Site Satisfaction Study(SM) recognized Hotwire for ranking "Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Independent Travel Web Sites, Two Years in a Row." Hotwire is an operating company of Expedia, Inc. . CST: 2053390-40. NST: 20003-0209. For more information, visit http://www.hotwire.com/.

Hotwire, Hotwire.com and the Hotwire logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Hotwire, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other logos or product and company names mentioned herein may be the property of their respective owners. (C) 2008 Hotwire, Inc. All rights reserved.

Hotwire.com

CONTACT: Rachel Rogers of Atomic PR, +1-310-689-7585,
rachel@atomicpr.com, for Hotwire

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

Jon M. Ballard Joins PMI as Vice President, Field Servicing

WALNUT CREEK, Calif., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The PMI Group, Inc. today announced the appointment of Jon Ballard as Vice President of Field Servicing. Ballard is based in Austin, Texas. His responsibilities include working with PMI customers in the mortgage servicing sector to identify and implement best practices in the areas of homeownership preservation and loss-mitigation.

"PMI is committed to being a market leader in preserving home ownership, customer service and loss mitigation. Hiring an executive like Jon, with twenty five years of experience in the mortgage banking industry, is an important part in fulfilling that commitment," said Gene Campion, PMI's Senior Vice President, Servicing Operations, Loss Mitigation and Claims. "Jon's creativity, industry expertise and strong network of relationships will make him a major asset to PMI and to our customers."

Ballard comes to PMI from Radian Guaranty, Inc., where he served most recently as Vice President of Mortgage Risk. While at Radian, Ballard developed insurable risk guidelines and was responsible for loss mitigation, counterparty servicing, credit policies, transaction and portfolio analysis, and international mortgage risk policy.

Prior to Radian, Ballard held several management positions, including Assistant Vice President of Default Servicing at Citizens Federal Bank in Florida. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Business Finance at Texas A&M and is a long standing member of the Mortgage Insurance Companies of America (MICA) and the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).

The PMI Group, Inc.

The PMI Group, Inc. , headquartered in Walnut Creek, CA, provides innovative credit, capital, and risk transfer solutions that expand homeownership and fund essential services for our customers and the communities they serve around the world. Through its wholly and partially owned subsidiaries, PMI offers residential mortgage insurance and credit enhancement products, financial guaranty insurance, and financial guaranty reinsurance. PMI has operations in Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Canada, Europe, and the United States. For more information: http://www.pmigroup.com/.

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CONTACT: Investors, Bill Horning of The PMI Group, Inc.,
+1-925-658-6193, or Media, Nate Purpura of The PMI Group, Inc.,
+1-925-658-6247

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

Communication Intelligence Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2007 Results

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- (BULLETIN BOARD: CICI) -- Communication Intelligence Corporation ("CIC" or the "Company"), a leading supplier of electronic signature solutions for the financial industry and the recognized leader in biometric signature verification, announced today its financial results for the fourth quarter and the year ended December 31, 2007.

Revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2007 increased 63% to $800,000, compared to $492,000 for the corresponding prior year period. The Company reported a net loss of $644,000, or $0.01 per share on 129 million weighted average shares outstanding for the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2007, compared to a net loss of $881,000, or $0.01, on 107 million weighted average shares outstanding for the corresponding prior year period. The decrease in net loss is primarily due to an increase in revenue during the fourth quarter of 2007 compared to the corresponding period in 2006.

Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2007 was $2,145,000 compared to $2,342,000 for the year ended December 31, 2006. The decrease in revenues is primarily due to a decrease in maintenance revenues compared to the prior year period. Revenue for 2007 was primarily attributable to Access Systems of Americas, Inc. (formerly PalmSource, Inc.), Advanced Computer Technology, AEGON/World Financial Group, AIG/AGLA, Bank of America, Charles Schwab & Co., eCom Asia Pacific, Fidelity National Info Services/LSI, Fiserv/IntergraSys, IA Systems, Misys Healthcare Systems, Oracle Corporation, Prudential Financial Inc., Snap-on Credit LLC, Sony Ericsson Corp., Tennessee Valley Authority, and Wells Fargo Bank NA.

The net loss for the twelve months ended December 31, 2007 was $3,399,000, or $0.03 per share, on 114 million weighted shares outstanding compared to a net loss of $3,286,000 or $0.03 per share on 107 million weighted average shares outstanding for the corresponding prior year period. The increase in the net loss is primarily due to increases in interest expense and noncash amortization expense associated with debt financing and decreased revenue.

"As stated earlier fourth quarter revenue was up 63% over the corresponding prior year period, and up 75% over the prior quarter," stated CIC's Chairman & CEO Guido DiGregorio. "Although the fourth quarter of 2007 was significantly better than prior quarters, we did not achieve the orders we had anticipated. We experienced delays in closing several significant orders in the last half of 2007, with negotiations ongoing. The good news is that during 2007 many top tier financial institutions formed high level teams to evaluate enterprise wide solutions for the adoption of eSignature and document automation across the various business segments of these enterprises which affords CIC the potential for high revenue generating deployments. However, because these companies are typically highly compartmentalized, and run as separate profit and loss centers, they need and desire stages of deployment including proof of concepts (POC) and pilots to ensure a smooth and effective adoption process for the enterprise-wide rollouts. 2007 was a year of significant progress with top tier channel partners that provide eSignature based document and process automation solutions. We believe our focus on joint selling efforts and attaining embeds with these leading financial service solution providers is fundamental to capturing the lion's share of the eSignature market and fundamental to accelerating and sustaining our revenue growth. Our successful deployments with leading financial enterprises with proven ROIs, our multi-model enterprise class eSignature product suite that addresses face-to-face, call center and web applications, together with our co-destiny, integrated and non-competitive strategy with these leading solutions providers, we believe, has uniquely positioned CIC as the eSignature partner of choice. eSignature sales activity in the last half of 2007, as measured by the revenue potential reflected in formal proposal and quotation requests, was at the highest level in the Company's history. We have not experienced any change in the positive and increasing momentum in proposal activity from the financial services industry based on the current or forecasted economic environment. In fact, the mortgage/lending crisis is driving several major opportunities. We believe the benefits of the paperless enterprise, including significant expense reduction and the compressing of business processes, are viewed by financial enterprises as strong rationale to adopt our eSignature/automation technology. In October, 2007, Frost & Sullivan awarded CIC the 2007 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for Market Leadership in the dynamic signature verification market. The Frost & Sullivan Award, the result of an in-depth analysis of the market by an experienced industry research team, speaks to the leadership and outstanding achievement CIC has exhibited in 'Excellence in Best Practices' used to recognize companies that have achieved superior performance in areas including leadership, technological innovation, customer service and strategic product development for the Worldwide Signature Verification Market."

For a fuller discussion of the progress made and the challenges CIC faces please refer to CIC's 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K, which CIC expects to file on or before March 13, 2008.

Selected financial information follows. Detailed corporate and financial information is available on CIC's website at http://www.cic.com/.

About CIC

Communication Intelligence Corporation ("CIC") is a leading supplier of electronic signature solutions for business process automation in the Financial Industry and the recognized leader in biometric signature verification. CIC's products enable companies to achieve truly paperless workflow in their eBusiness processes by enabling them with "The Power to Sign Online(R)" with multiple signature technologies across virtually all applications. Industry leaders such as AIG, Charles Schwab, Prudential, Nationwide (UK), Snap-on Credit and Wells Fargo chose CIC's products for deployment. CIC sells directly to enterprises and through system integrators, channel partners and OEMs. CIC is headquartered in Redwood Shores, California and has a joint venture, CICC, in Nanjing, China. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.cic.com/.

Certain statements contained in this press release, including without limitation, statements containing the words "believes", "anticipates", "hopes", "intends", "expects", and other words of similar import, constitute "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual events to differ materially from expectations. Please see our annual and quarterly reports, which are posted on our website, for a discussion of these risk factors.

CIC, its logo and The Power to Sign Online are registered trademarks. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

COMMUNICATION INTELLIGENCE CORPORATION Selected Consolidated Statements of Operations Information (In thousands, except per share amounts) Fourth Quarter Ended Year Ended (unaudited) (unaudited) 12/31/07 12/31/06 12/31/07 12/31/06 Revenue $800 $492 $2,145 $2,342 Total cost of sales 205 98 525 250 Gross profit 595 394 1,620 2,092 Total operating expenses 1,037 1,123 3,813 4,649 Operating loss (442) (729) (2,193) (2,557) Other income (expenses) 32 (35) 47 48 Interest expense, including amortization of loan discount and deferred financing costs (234) (117) (1,253) (777) Net loss $(644) $(881) $(3,399) $(3,286) Basic and diluted net loss per common share $(0.01) $(0.01) $(0.03) $(0.03) Basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 129,057 107,374 113,960 107,374 Selected Consolidated Balance Sheets Information (In thousands) NOTES: 12/31/07 12/31/06 Cash & cash equivalents $1,144 $727 Total current assets 1,731 1,319 Total assets 6,475 6,126 Deferred revenue (a) 431 404 Total current liabilities (b) 2,598 2,135 Total short-term debt (c) 1,370 1,154 Long-term debt (d) 96 334 Stockholders' equity 3,781 3,584 (a) Deferred revenue consists principally of service contact revenues. (b) Includes deferred revenue and short term debt. (c) Net of $350 unamortized fair value assigned to warrants at December 31, 2007 and $228 unamortized fair value assigned to warrants and beneficial conversion feature at December 31, 2006. (d) Net of unamortized fair value assigned to warrants of $21 and $266 at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Contact: Frank Dane Phone: 650-802-7737 Email: fdane@cic.com

Communication Intelligence Corporation

CONTACT: Frank Dane of Communication Intelligence Corporation,
+1-650-802-7737, fdane@cic.com

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

New Bento Personal Database Software and FileMaker Pro 9 Featured at 2008 Microcomputers in Education ConferenceFileMaker Pro 'real world' K-12 solutions highlighted in five conference sessions

SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- FileMaker, Inc. will feature Bento, the new personal database software for Mac OS X Leopard, and FileMaker Pro 9 at the 2008 Microcomputers in Education Conference (MEC), March 10 to 12, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, (http://mec.asu.edu/index.html), in Booth No. 17. Conference goers will see demonstrations of Bento and FileMaker Pro 9 and learn how FileMaker solutions help schools manage a variety of administrative and classroom tasks.

Bento is the stylish new personal database software for Mac OS X Leopard that is as easy to use as a Mac. Its iTunes-like interface puts Address Book, iCal and other Mac information in one place, making organization easy. More than 140,000 copies of Bento were downloaded during its two-month public preview. Bento trial software is available at http://www.bentotrial.com/.

FileMaker Pro solutions will be highlighted in the following five conference sessions:

"Using Rubrics to Improve Grading Systems" -- Learn how to create rubrics that effectively communicate project expectations and can accurately assess student performance. The session will be presented from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. on Monday, March 10 and led by Michael Perry, a business education teacher at East Paulding High School in Paulding County School District, Dallas, Ga., and adjunct instructor of business for the Coles School of Business at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Ga.

"Kid's Talk Radio" -- Find out how teachers and students can become podcasters with their own Web radio station as a means to study standards-based curricula, while integrating technology, sciences, mathematics, music, art and oral and written language course material. The session will be presented on Monday, March 10, from 4 to 5 p.m. and led by Bob Barboza, teacher on special assignment, California Association of Resource Specialists.

"The Complete Teaching Toolbox: From Lesson Plans to Improved Student Performance" -- This session will demonstrate education training tools targeted at technology topics such as database usage, teacher and administrator classroom observation, lesson plan and test design, parent participation and IEP development. The session will be presented Tuesday, March 11 from 8 to 9 a.m. and also will be led by Bob Barboza.

"Special ED on Track" -- See how the Los Angeles Unified school district developed a database system to track special education compliance and reporting for 900 schools, and how to ensure all Individual Education Plans are complete, accurate and up to date. The session will be presented on Wednesday, March 12 from 9 to 10 a.m. and will be led by Timothy Skilton, compliance specialist with the Special Education Compliance Department of the Los Angeles Unified School District.

"Enhancing Student Information Systems to Ensure No Child Left Behind" -- Discover how the Pinellas County school system implemented a database system to interact with its Student Information System (SIS) and expedite analysis of student data for assessing individual and grade-level performance results. The session will be presented on Wednesday, March 12 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and will be led by Greg Walker, database administrator for the Pinellas County school system in Largo, Fla.

FileMaker database software helps schools collect, manage and report on student and administrative data. More than 10,000 K-12 schools use FileMaker in their data-driven decision-making processes to achieve greater operational efficiency, comply with federal and state reporting requirements and track student performance.

At the FileMaker booth, educators can receive free 30-day trials of Bento and FileMaker Pro 9 while supplies last.

FileMaker also offers the K-12 Education Starter Kit, featuring five education starter solutions, and other helpful K-12 resources. The Starter Kit with a trial version of FileMaker Pro 9 can be downloaded at http://www.filemakertrial.com/k-12.

About FileMaker, Inc.

FileMaker, Inc. develops award-winning database software. Its products include the legendary FileMaker Pro product line for Windows, Mac and the Web, and the new Bento personal database for Mac. FileMaker Pro won 46 awards, more than its next eight competitors combined, from 2003-2007. Millions of customers, from individuals to large organizations, rely on FileMaker, Inc. software to manage, analyze and share information. FileMaker, Inc. is a subsidiary of Apple Inc.

(C) 2008 FileMaker, Inc. All rights reserved. FileMaker and Bento are trademarks of FileMaker, Inc., and FileMaker is registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Speakers and sessions are subject to change without notice.

FileMaker, Inc.

CONTACT: Customer contact, 1-800-325-2747, or Media contact, Kevin
Mallon of FileMaker, Inc., +1-408-987-7227, kevin_mallon@filemaker.com

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

Hifn Unveils Express DR 250/255 Card Family for Data De-Duplication AccelerationAn industry first, the card accelerates hashing, compression and encryption algorithms in hardware to off-load the heavy lifting functions and speed up performance

LOS GATOS, Calif., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hifn(TM) , the catalyst behind storage and networking innovation, today announced the addition of two new members of its Express DR card family, the Express DR 250 and 255, specifically designed to accelerate data de-duplication and data reduction applications. The Express DR 250/255 cards are the industry's first hardware accelerated data de-duplication cards.

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With today's geometric explosion of data volumes, keeping IT budgets from increasing requires redundant information in data files be reduced as much as technically possible. Hifn's Express DR 250/255 accelerator cards accomplish this goal in two ways: first, with built-in powerful and fast SHA-1 or MD5 hashing algorithms, and second, single-pass LZS 2.5:1 data compression (on average) with an optional encryption engine.

"Sustaining data rate performance is a challenge for many companies that attempt to deploy extensive data de-duplication solutions," said Richard Villars, Vice President, Storage Systems at IDC. "Solutions like Hifn's new Express accelerator cards will make it easier for data de-duplication solution suppliers to offer higher performance data de-duplication with the added bonus of data encryption."

The 250 Megabyte per second throughput of the Express DR 250/255 is ideally suited for IP SAN and NAS appliances running data de-duplication. The DR 250/255 family is offered in a full height PCI-X 64 bit slot or a low-profile, four-lane PCI-e form factor respectively. Express DR 250/255 cards also support a full complement of hardware-advantaged, data security and authentication function combined with AES 256 bit encryption (Advanced Encryption Standard), the strongest non-military cryptography available today, at over 250 Megabytes per second to support real-time protection of sensitive data. It also provides a high-quality hardware ANSI X9.17 random number generator.

"Hifn's Express DR 250/255 uses state-of-the-art security and data compression technology to enable the next generation of data reduction and de-duplication applications," said Greg Collins, CEO of Optica Technologies, a Louisville, Colo.-based developer of connectivity and security solutions. "The combination of these technologies with the PCI Express interface ensures market-leading features and high performance."

Data de-duplication can deliver data reduction that is more than an order of magnitude greater than traditional byte-oriented lossless data compression techniques alone. The remarkable level of data reduction represented by Hifn's DR 250/255 family can be achieved even with image and sound files that are not compressible using typical methods. The price of this level of data reduction is large amounts of computation, yet the Hifn Express DR 250/255 cards accelerate these time-consuming de-dupe computations.

"The expansion of our Express DR family with the DR 250/255 cards should greatly appeal to two customer groups: de-duplication ISVs looking to maximize their performance over software only algorithms and end-users who will be looking for appliances that include the acceleration card for performance gains and support of corporate green initiatives," said John Matze, vice president of business development at Hifn.

Pricing and Availability

The Express DR250/255 cards are available now, at a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $1,195.00

About Hifn

Hifn delivers the key channel and OEM ingredients for 21st century storage and networking environments. Leveraging over a decade of leadership and expertise in the development of purpose-built Applied Service Processors (ASPs), we are a trusted partner to industry leaders for whom infrastructure innovation in storage and networking is critical to success. With the majority of secure networked communications flowing through Hifn technology, the 21st century convergence of storage and networking drives our product roadmap forward. For more information, please visit: http://www.hifn.com/.

"Safe Harbor" Statement under the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Specifically, statements regarding the Company's future financial performance including, without limitation, statements related reducing IT budgets because of data reduction, making it easier for data de-duplication suppliers to offer higher performance and supporting real-time protection of sensitive data are all forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Safe Harbor that may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained herein. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described herein include, but are not limited to: dependency on a small number of customers; customer demand and customer ordering patterns; and orders from Hifn's customers may be below the company's current expectations. These and other risks are detailed from time to time in Hifn's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Hifn expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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CONTACT: Hifn, Inc. Corporate Communications, +1-408-399-3520,
press@hifn.com; or Judy Smith of JPR Communications, +1-818-386-0403,
judys@jprcom.com, for Hifn, Inc.

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

Data Call Technologies Engages International Monetary

HOUSTON, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Data Call Technologies, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: DCLT) , the largest supplier of live content feeds for digital signage and one of the Digital Signage Industry's pioneers in dynamic content, today announced that it has engaged International Monetary ("IM") as its investment banking & strategic advisory firm to structure financing and provide capital resources, provide proprietary investor relations services (IR), advise on merger and acquisition candidates, and advise the Company's management on other strategic decisions.

"Due to the increased business activity and the large amount of inquiries and acquisition possibilities into DCLT, we felt the time and the need was now for a premier consultant investment banking firm on our team. IM has a direct connection to the investment community, which will help us quickly move forward with our strategy. Their vast experience will aid in our overall market support, which is where we have needed some more substantial professional help in the past," said James Ammons, CEO and President of Data Call Technologies.

In a recent MoneyTV.net Interview, Ed Kessing, VP of Data Call Technologies, briefly describes the state of the company in the Digital Signage Industry. The interview may be watched at http://www.emergingcompany.com/volume12week10f.htm.

MB Riley, Managing Director of IM, states, "Data Call provides a platform for dynamic product/service offerings in the Digital Signage Sector that positions the Company for significant growth. The target market for Data Call products broadens each day in the U.S. and around the world."

Newport Beach-based IM will provide Data Call with services ranging from the preparation of corporate documents to providing guidance and assistance in maximizing shareholder value.

About International Monetary

Founded in 1997, IM recognized a need to provide Investment Banking Services with the speed and precision that is required in the new internet and technology economy. IM focuses on turn around situations and rapidly growing small companies, specializing in debt/equity financing of under $1 billion. IM is lead by a team of Managing Directors that provides a number of strategic advisory services including: structuring financing and providing capital resources, M&A, International Licensing/Commercialization, Retail Product/Service Distribution, Advertising & Marketing, and Shareholder Enhancement Services.

To find out more about IM, go to: http://www.intlmonetary.com/. About Data Call Technologies, Inc.

Data Call Technologies, Inc. is a digital signage internet software company specializing in aggregated, licensed, frequently updated digital content including more than 35 categories of news; weather conditions, forecasts and watches/warnings; sports headlines, schedules and in-game updates; financial news and data; traffic updates; and Amber Alerts. Data Call has multiple working relationships and strategic agreements with the industry's leading providers of digital signage. It also has numerous agreements with providers of point-of-sales displays, wireless technologies and VoIP phones. Data Call's corporate headquarters are located in Houston, TX.

For more information, visit http://www.datacalltech.com/.

Statements contained herein, which are not historical facts, including statements about plans and expectations regarding business areas and opportunities, demand and acceptance of new or existing businesses, capital resources and future financial results are "forward-looking" statements as contemplated by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, government regulation, taxation, spending, competition, general economic conditions and other risk factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or implied in the forward-looking statements. There may be other factors not mentioned above that may cause actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking information. The company takes no obligation to update or correct forward-looking statements and takes no obligation to update or correct information prepared by third parties that is not paid for by the Company.

Investor relations for Data Call Technologies may be directed to: Gary Kummer Dale Pinkert 949-340-2093 Contact Information: International Monetary MB Riley, 620 Newport Center Dr, Ste 1100 Newport Beach, CA, 92660 Office: (949) 200-4601 Fax: (949) 334-4601 Jim Ammons Data Call Technologies, Inc. 600 Kenrick, Suite B-12 Houston, TX 77060 Phone: 866-219-2025 ext. 205

Data Call Technologies, Inc.

CONTACT: Investor relations, Gary Kummer, or Dale Pinkert, both for Data
Call Technologies, Inc., +1-949-340-2093; or MB Riley of International
Monetary, +1-949-200-4601, fax, +1-949-334-4601; or Jim Ammons of Data Call
Technologies, Inc., 1-866-219-2025, ext. 205

Web site: http://www.datacalltech.com/
http://www.intlmonetary.com/

Scientific Games Enters Licensing Arrangement with Hasbro for Games Media Content in the U.K.

NEW YORK, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Scientific Games announced its wholly owned subsidiary Games Media, has entered into a three-year exclusive licensing arrangement with Hasbro, Inc. for amusement with prize (AWP) and skill with prize (SWP) gaming machines in the UK and Ireland. The agreement allows Games Media the exclusive rights to create games for Hasbro properties including MONOPOLY, CLUEDO, YAHTZEE, CONNECT 4, TRIVIAL PURSUIT and BATTLESHIP.

Michael Fuller, Head of Digital Media and Gaming Europe for Hasbro, commented, "We are pleased to expand our relationship with Scientific Games in Europe through Games Media. Games Media is the leader for digital development in their sector and has repeatedly demonstrated its ability to showcase Hasbro's premium brands in new ways that resonate with the players."

Steve Murray, Development Director of Games Media, added, "Working together, Hasbro and Games Media can maximize Hasbro's brand values, creativity and future ideas in conjunction with Games Media's game development and marketing skills in the 'pay per play' sectors. We are excited about this relationship, especially as the pub sector begins its transformation from stand-alone analogue games to digital and downloadable. Content will become even more important, and we look forward to bringing to market the numerous Hasbro licensed games that we now have in the pipeline."

About Scientific Games

Scientific Games Corporation is the leading integrated supplier of instant tickets, systems and services to lotteries worldwide, a leading supplier of server based gaming machines and systems, Amusement and Skill with Prize betting terminals, interactive sports betting terminals and systems, and wagering systems and services to pari-mutuel operators. It is also a licensed pari-mutuel gaming operator in Connecticut, Maine and the Netherlands and is a leading supplier of prepaid phone cards to telephone companies. Scientific Games' customers are in the United States and more than 60 other countries. For more information about Scientific Games, please visit our web site at http://www.scientificgames.com/.

Company Contact: Investor Relations Scientific Games Corporation 212-754-2233 About Hasbro

Hasbro is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time entertainment products and services, including the design, manufacture and marketing of games and toys ranging from traditional to high-tech. Both internationally and in the U.S., its PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, TIGER and WIZARDS OF THE COAST brands and products provide the highest quality and most recognizable play experiences in the world.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release which are not historical facts constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements, including those relating to timing of contracts, renewals or other events, business plans and performance objectives, are based upon management's current expectations, assumptions and estimates and are not guarantees of future results or performance. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in these statements due to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors, including, among other things: competition; material adverse changes in economic and industry conditions in our markets; technological change; protection of intellectual property; security and integrity of software and systems; laws and government regulation, including those relating to gaming licenses, permits and operations; seasonality; dependence on suppliers and manufacturers; factors associated with foreign operations; failure to retain, renew or perform on contracts; resolution of pending or future litigation; and other factors described from time to time in our filings with the SEC, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and except for our ongoing obligations under the U.S. federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Scientific Games

CONTACT: Investor Relations, Scientific Games Corporation,
+1-212-754-2233

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

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Alcatel-Lucent to Acquire ReachView Technologies to Expand Operations Support Systems (OSS) and Professional Service Offerings

PARIS, March 10 /PRNewswire/ --

- ReachView Enhances Alcatel-Lucent's Service Assurance Capabilities

Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU), announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire ReachView Technologies, one of the largest service assurance consulting and integration firms in North America. Upon completion this acquisition will enhance Alcatel-Lucent's current professional services consulting practice, specifically, OSS/BSS and software integration, enabling the company to deliver advanced service assurance solutions to carriers and industry and public sector customers.

"Communications service providers are looking for advanced services assurance solutions, and by acquiring ReachView, Alcatel-Lucent will be able to more quickly meet that need," said Andy Williams, President of Alcatel-Lucent's Services business. "The skills of ReachView complement our own service assurance competence centers. Together we will be able to offer carriers the premier consulting and integration expertise they are looking for, no matter where they are located."

"Carriers and large enterprises have complex networking, services and business challenges, and they are looking for a partner that can help them with their operations requirements. ReachView is excited to be joining Alcatel-Lucent to offer customers our expertise in delivering quality of service and service assurance solutions," said Ian Bresnahan, ReachView's Chief Executive Officer. "Our combined skills, knowledge, network expertise and access to multi-vendor labs, will give us a competitive advantage in taking on very large and complex transformation projects."

With approximately 85 employees, ReachView Technologies has offices in Atlanta and Dallas. Bresnahan and the two other principle partners, Todd Cochran and Josh Shipman, of ReachView will continue with Alcatel-Lucent after the acquisition.

Alcatel-Lucent's service assurance solution provides tools to ensure that end-user services provided by a carrier or enterprise are continuously available and performing to service level agreements and quality of service performance levels. The tools monitor performance, availability and quality of experience, detect possible failures while at the same time assess services and impact on the user experience.

Alcatel-Lucent with ReachView will be able to provide a total consulting practice that will help operators isolate, prioritize and resolve network & server issues faster, through root cause isolation and resolution management. These solutions are tailored to match each operator's operational and business process environment. Integrating a solution into an operator's network, taking into consideration existing systems, service definitions and adapting to the carrier's processes is a unique competency of the combined companies.

The closing, which is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, is expected to be April 1, 2008. The financial terms of the agreement are not being disclosed.

About ReachView

Atlanta and Dallas-based: ReachView Technologies specializes in Best Practices around Service Assurance and Performance Management Consulting, Technology Solutions and Integration. For Service Providers and Large Enterprise customers, ReachView Technologies mission is to provide its clients with Solutions that Assure Quality Service Delivery to their customers. The company's web site is: http://www.reachview.com

About Alcatel-Lucent

Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) provides solutions that enable service providers, enterprise and governments worldwide, to deliver voice, data and video communication services to end-users. As a leader in fixed, mobile and converged broadband networking, IP technologies, applications and services, Alcatel-Lucent offers the end-to-end solutions that enable compelling communications services for people at home, at work and on the move. With operations in more than 130 countries, Alcatel-Lucent is a local partner with global reach. The company has the most experienced global services team in the industry, and one of the largest research, technology and innovation organizations in the telecommunications industry. Alcatel-Lucent achieved revenues of Euro 17.8 billion in 2007 and is incorporated in France, with executive offices located in Paris. For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on the Internet: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com

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Alcatel-Lucent Press Contacts: Régine Coqueran, Tel: +33(0)1-40-76-49-24, regine.coqueran@alcatel-lucent.com; Mary Ward, Tel: +1-908-582-76-58, mary.ward@alcatel-lucent.com; Alcatel-Lucent Investor Relations: Rémi Thomas, Tel: +33(0)1-40-76-50-61, remi.thomas@alcatel-lucent.com, Maria Alcon, Tel: +33(0)1-40-76-15-17, maria.alcon@alcatel-lucent.com; John DeBono, Tel: +1-908-582-7793, debono@alcatel-lucent.com, Tony Lucido Tel: +33(0)1-40-76-49-80, alucido@alcatel-lucent.com, Don Sweeney, Tel: +1-908-582-6153, dsweeney@alcatel-lucent.com

Iomega Corporation Receives Unsolicited Acquisition Proposal and Determines That It is Not a Superior Proposal

SAN DIEGO, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Iomega Corporation announced today the receipt of an unsolicited non-binding indication of interest from EMC Corporation , in which EMC indicated that it is prepared to offer to acquire the outstanding common stock of Iomega for $3.25 per share, assuming a total of approximately 54.8 million outstanding shares. Iomega's board of directors met on March 9, 2008, and unanimously determined that the proposal from EMC would not reasonably constitute a superior proposal within the meaning of the share purchase agreement between Iomega, ExcelStor Great Wall Technology Limited, a Cayman Islands company, and Shenzhen ExcelStor Technology Limited, a PRC company, from Great Wall Technology Company Limited, a People's Republic of China company, ExcelStor Group Limited, a Cayman Islands company, and ExcelStor Holdings Limited, a British Virgin Islands company (the "Selling Stockholders"). The Board reached its conclusion based upon valuation and the Board's view that the proposed due diligence contingencies were overly broad.

As previously announced, Iomega and the Selling Stockholders executed a share purchase agreement, dated December 12, 2007, in connection with a business combination. Iomega and the Selling Stockholders are in the process of preparing the required filings for obtaining the necessary regulatory and stockholder approvals for the business combination.

About Iomega

Iomega Corporation, headquartered in San Diego, is a worldwide leader in innovative storage and network security solutions for small and mid-sized businesses, consumers and others. The Company has sold more than 400 million digital storage drives and disks since its inception in 1980. Today, Iomega's product portfolio includes industry leading network attached storage products, external hard drives, and its own award-winning removable storage technology, the REV(R) Backup Drive. OfficeScreen(R), Iomega's managed security services, which are available in the U.S., provide enterprise quality perimeter security and secure remote network access for SMBs, which help protect small enterprises from data theft and liability. To learn about all of Iomega's digital storage products and managed services solutions, please go to the Web at http://www.iomega.com/. Resellers can visit Iomega at http://www.iomega.com/ipartner.

Copyright(C) 2008 Iomega Corporation. All rights reserved. Iomega, REV, and OfficeScreen are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Iomega Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks, trade names, service marks, and logos referenced herein belong to their respective companies.

Media, please contact: Chris Romoser, Iomega Corporation, (858) 314-7148, romoser@iomega.com Analyst/Investors, please contact: Preston Romm, Iomega Corporation, (858) 314-7188

Iomega Corporation

CONTACT: Media: Chris Romoser, +1-858-314-7148, romoser@iomega.com, or
Analyst|Investors: Preston Romm, +1-858-314-7188, both of Iomega Corporation

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

TI provides free wireless MCU development kits, helping embedded designers 'cut loose' at sixth annual 430 dayOver 150 worldwide sessions to showcase MSP430 ultra-low-power, flexibility and ease of use

DALLAS, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Helping pave the way for faster, easier ultra-low power embedded control designs, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) will offer the sixth annual MSP430 microcontroller (MCU) "430 Day," a free, three-hour lunch-and-learn event to be held at over 150 locations worldwide, beginning March 25. Sessions will include a MSP430 overview, product updates and technical demonstrations, and attendees will each take home a free eZ430-RF2500 wireless MCU development kit, valued at $49. For more information, dates and locations please see: http://www.ti.com/430day.

The ez430-RF2500 development kit is packaged in a convenient USB stick form factor and offers two radio frequency (RF)-enabled MCU target boards and a PC debugging interface to develop stand-alone wireless projects. The ez430-RF2500 kit offers a complete solution for writing code as well as operating and testing applications in the field, enabling developers to quickly and easily build low-power wireless systems for sensing and metering, home security and automation, medical and other innovative applications. For more information see http://www.ti.com/ez430-rf.

The 2008 "430 Day" event, hosted by TI distributors worldwide, teaches embedded application designers how the MSP430 MCU platform enables countless system design possibilities with its 16-bit RISC architecture, advanced peripheral set and wide portfolio, all while maintaining the world's lowest MCU power consumption. The event will also offer tips and tricks for using the newest MSP430 MCUs and tools, and will also touch on wireless protocols and low power design techniques for the portable market.

"430 Day" is Held Worldwide: Australia & New Zealand: TBD China: April 30 - June 26, 2008 Europe, Middle East, Africa: April 7 - 30, 2008 India: April/May Japan: May 20 - June 4, 2008 Korea: April 30, 2008 North America: March 25 - April 18, 2008 South America: April 8 - April 18, 2008 Taiwan: April 15 - July 11, 2008

For the latest details on specific locations please see: http://www.ti.com/430day.

TI Enables Innovation with Broad Range of Controllers

From ultra low power MSP430 and 32-bit general purpose TMS470 ARM7 family-based MCUs to high performance TMS320C2000(TM) digital signal controllers, TI offers designers the broadest range of embedded control solutions. Designers can also accelerate their design to market by tapping into TI's complete software and hardware tools, extensive third party offerings and technical support. For more information on the broad range of TI's controllers, see http://www.ti.com/mcu.

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments helps customers solve problems and develop new electronics that make the world smarter, healthier, safer, greener and more fun. A global semiconductor company, TI innovates through manufacturing, design and sales operations in more than 25 countries. For more information, go to http://www.ti.com/.

Trademarks

TMS320C2000 is a trademark of Texas Instruments. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Synopsys Announces Multi-Core Initiative to Accelerate Design Time-To-ResultsVerification, Implementation and Manufacturing Solutions to Broadly Support Multi-core Processor Technologies in 2008

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Synopsys, Inc. , a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design and manufacturing, today announced its multi-core initiative to deploy advanced parallel, threaded and other optimized compute technologies across its Discovery(TM) Verification and Galaxy(TM) Design platforms, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) solutions. The initiative aims to enable integrated circuit (IC) design companies to easily maximize the throughput of their multi-core compute infrastructure to reduce time-to-results (TTR). This initiative builds on Synopsys' proven multi-processor and network-distributed electronic design automation (EDA) solutions, including the VCS(R) functional verification solution with native testbench technology for compute farms and the Proteus lithography solution offering near-linear scalability. Additional multi-core-enabled solutions will be delivered throughout 2008.

The combination of increasing IC complexity and shrinking semiconductor features is driving exponential demand for design and manufacturing-related compute resources. Synopsys' initiative addresses this demand by deploying advanced multi-core software and optimized information technology (IT) solutions that can deliver breakthrough productivity increases. The three key components of Synopsys' multi-core initiative to be delivered during 2008 are:

1. Galaxy Design Platform - the industry's most widely used implementation solution, including Synopsys' Design Compiler(R) RTL synthesis solution; IC Compiler comprehensive place-and-route solution; the PrimeTime(R) suite for sign-off; Star-RCXT(TM) parasitic extraction; TetraMAX(R) automatic test pattern generation (ATPG) and Hercules(TM) physical verification solutions. 2. Discovery Verification Platform - Synopsys' comprehensive system-to- silicon verification solution, including System Studio for algorithm design and analysis; VCS functional verification; and HSPICE(R), NanoSim(R) and HSIM(TM) circuit simulation solutions. 3. DFM solution - including the Proteus OPC solution for mask synthesis; CATS(R) mask data preparation; and Sentaurus TCAD tool suite for semiconductor process and device modeling.

"Intel and Synopsys have a long history of engineering collaboration in the area of scalable compute infrastructure and advanced software engineering techniques," said Elwood Coslett, director of Platform and Design Capability Engineering at Intel. "Most recently, we have jointly worked to deploy and use the Intel(R) Software Development Products (including the Intel Compilers, VTune(TM) Performance Analyzer, Intel Threading Analysis Tools, Intel Performance Libraries, and Intel Threading Building Blocks) to Synopsys' global software engineering community to enable rapid development of multi- core processor-based solutions."

"We are now in an environment where the cost to house, power, and cool the IT infrastructure is greater than the capital acquisition cost," said John Chilton, senior vice president of Marketing and Business Development at Synopsys. "Simply throwing more hardware and data centers at the problem is neither economically viable nor environmentally sustainable. In order to improve overall design time-to-results, EDA tools must increase throughput but also be deployed on optimized IT solutions specifically addressing the unique issues facing complex design-to-manufacturing processes. With the multi-core initiative, Synopsys is attacking these challenges on all fronts to accelerate design throughput for our customers."

About Synopsys

Synopsys, Inc. is a world leader in electronic design automation (EDA) software for semiconductor design. The company delivers technology-leading system and semiconductor design and verification platforms, IC manufacturing and yield optimization solutions, semiconductor intellectual property and design services to the global electronics market. These solutions enable the development and production of complex integrated circuits and electronic systems. Through its comprehensive solutions, Synopsys addresses the key challenges designers and manufacturers face today, including power management, accelerated time to yield and system-to-silicon verification. Synopsys is headquartered in Mountain View, California, and has more than 60 offices located throughout North America, Europe, Japan and Asia. Visit Synopsys online at http://www.synopsys.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including statements regarding the potential market demand, expected benefits, availability, and performance characteristics of the compute technologies included in the multi-core initiative. These statements are based on current expectations and beliefs. Actual results could differ materially from those described by these statements due to risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, unforeseen market forces, engineering difficulties, uncertainties attendant to any new product offering, and other risks as identified in the section of Synopsys' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2007, and any subsequent forms 10-Q, entitled "Risk Factors."

Synopsys, CATS, Design Compiler, Discovery, Galaxy, Hercules, HSIM, HSPICE, NanoSim, PrimeTime, Star-RCXT, TetraMAX, and VCS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Synopsys, Inc. Any other trademarks mentioned in this release are the intellectual property of their respective owners.

Editorial Contacts: Sheryl Gulizia Synopsys, Inc. 650-584-8635 sgulizia@synopsys.com Lisa Gillette-Martin MCA, Inc. 650-968-8900 ext. 115 lgmartin@mcapr.com

Synopsys, Inc.

CONTACT: Sheryl Gulizia of Synopsys, Inc., +1-650-584-8635,
sgulizia@synopsys.com; or Lisa Gillette-Martin of MCA, Inc., +1-650-968-8900
ext. 115, lgmartin@mcapr.com

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

EDS Awarded $179 Million Contract to Support Defense Manpower Data Center

HERNDON, Va., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- EDS has been awarded a contract to provide information technology support services to the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC), the Defense Department's primary source of identity management and personnel benefits data. The contract, which runs one year followed by four one-year option periods, extends a relationship between DMDC and EDS that has spanned nearly 30 years. The contract is worth $179 million if all options are exercised.

Through this effort, DMDC will continue and expand on its role as the organization within the Office of the Secretary of Defense that maintains the largest and most comprehensive central archive of personnel, manpower, casualty, pay, entitlements, procurement, survey, testing, training, and financial data in the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). EDS will support DMDC with personnel experienced with the newest technologies, systems and application software to ensure the security and integrity of DMDC systems.

DMDC is a world leader in identity management and the authoritative source within the DoD for personnel identity protection services, including identity authentication and authorization for more than 35 million DoD personnel and their families who receive benefits and entitlements. With support from EDS, DMDC validates and authenticates the identities of DoD affiliated personnel to authorize physical access to military sites worldwide and entry onto Defense networks and computer systems. DMDC also provides full stewardship for records of DoD affiliated personnel in the Person Data Repository and supports more than five million daily transactions related to eligibility and other personnel issues via the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) database.

One of DMDC's most notable programs includes the successful issuance of more than 15 million Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12) compliant, Java-based, Common Access Cards (CAC). The CAC program is the department's key tool to authenticate the identities of active duty, reserve, National Guard and DoD civilian and contractor personnel.

This contract will demonstrate EDS' expertise with regard to HSPD-12 compliance, service oriented architectures and applications modernization, as well as EDS' growing commitment to industry best practices such as Lean Six Sigma quality standards. EDS will also apply the innovative technology of its EDS Agility Alliance team members Sun Microsystems and Oracle, as well as identity assurance solutions from ActivIdentity and the personnel systems expertise of consultant Booz Allen Hamilton.

"EDS has supported DEERS since the 1980s, and we are proud of our extremely successful 28-year relationship with DMDC," said Dennis Stolkey, vice president and general manager, EDS U.S. Government and Public Sector. "We look forward to further supporting DMDC's essential mission in the future."

About EDS

EDS is a leading global technology services company delivering business solutions to its clients. EDS founded the information technology outsourcing industry more than 45 years ago. Today, EDS delivers a broad portfolio of information technology and business process outsourcing services to clients in the manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, communications, energy, transportation, and consumer and retail industries and to governments around the world. Learn more at eds.com.

The statements in this news release that are not historical statements, including statements regarding the amount of new contract values, are forward- looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond EDS' control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements. For information concerning these risks and uncertainties, see EDS' most recent Form 10-K. EDS disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contact: Brad Bass - EDS 703 733 3193 brad.bass@eds.com

Electronic Data Systems Corporation

CONTACT: Brad Bass of EDS, +1-703-733-3193, brad.bass@eds.com

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

Tektronix Introduces World's Only 'One Box' Serial Data Receiver Test SolutionSerialXpress(R) Software with the AWG7000 Simplifies Receiver Bit Error Rate (BER) Testing and Improves Design Productivity for Next Generation Serial Data Buses

BEAVERTON, Ore., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Tektronix, Inc., a leading, worldwide provider of test, measurement and monitoring instrumentation, announced the availability of SerialXpress(R) http://www.tek.com/serial_data, an advanced new software package that performs direct synthesis of waveforms for high-speed serial data receiver testing, ideal for testing SATA, SAS, PCI-Express, HDMI, and DisplayPort serial data standards, as well as any other serial bus technology operating at speeds up to 6 Gbps. SerialXpress manages the creation of these waveforms for high-speed transmission on the AWG7000 Arbitrary Waveform Generator series. An easy to use interface provided by the SerialXpress software package makes the creation and management of high speed serial waveforms far more intuitive. The AWG7000 with SerialXpress software is the world's only one-box high-speed serial data signal generator for receiver stress and BER testing, eliminating the need for multiple instruments and complicated test configurations.

Next generation high-speed serial standards ranging from 3 to 6 Gb/s have diminishing timing margins that require receiver characterization to complement conventional transmitter testing. Increases in transmission speeds and trace length of transmission lines heighten the potential for errors in the signal path (channel). Engineers need to simulate these effects during the design phase to test the tolerance of their receiver designs. SerialXpress software provides these capabilities working in tandem with the AWG7000 arbitrary waveform generators through use of direct synthesis. Direct synthesis is a flexible and repeatable method for creating ideal or impaired waveforms incorporating periodic & random Jitter, pre/de-emphasis, channel emulation, Idle-states, and SSC parameters. This often eliminates the need for multiple test instruments such as sine wave generators, noise generators, power dividers and power combiners that not only complicate the entire test set-up but also require extensive calibration.

"SerialXpress is ideal for design and test engineers who need to perform validation and characterization of high speed serial data receivers and effectively obsoletes alternative methods using logic sources," said Mike Higashi, vice president, Signal Source Product Line, Tektronix. "Instead of needing to create mathematical formulas, the intuitive UI provided by SerialXpress software improves productivity through pre-defined, fill-in the blank templates for each of the major high-speed serial standards, facilitating simple and cost-effective receiver testing. With SerialXpress software, the AWG7000 is the easiest to use, most powerful and comprehensive high speed serial data signal generator for high-speed serial data technologies."

Engineers are able to simply recall a setup file that encapsulates all of the relevant standard mandated tests and signal impairments, without the need for any additional external components or mixing required, reducing complexity and cost. To replicate the test scenarios across multiple labs, AWG setup file deployment can be managed through electronic circulation of files, enabling test systems worldwide to have consistent settings and capabilities and with no external hardware dependencies.

Availability and Pricing

The SerialXpress software is currently available for order and runs as an integral part of the AWG5000 or AWG7000 models, or as a standalone application on an external PC. The U.S. MSRP for SerialXpress begins at $7,000.

About the AWG7000

Announced last fall, the AWG7000 is the only AWG fast enough for high speed serial data test with up to 20GS/s and the ability to generate data streams including imperfections such as noise and jitter for data rates up to 10Gb/s. With two analog channels and four marker outputs, the AWG7000 is capable of generating mixed-signal waveforms to provide for analog signals and digital control channels. For serial data, the high sample rate of the AWG7000 enables developers to create pre- and de-emphasis or multi-level signals such as four PAM (pulse amplitude modulation) without having to work with cumbersome external components and without wasting multiple output channels.

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, advanced and pervasive 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/

VanceInfo Ranked Number One Vendor in R&D Services by Huawei

BEIJING, March 10 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- VanceInfo Technologies Inc. , an IT service provider and one of the leading offshore software development companies in China, today announced that the company has been ranked number one by Huawei Software in its most recent ranking of R&D services vendors.

Huawei Technologies is a leader in next generation telecommunications networks. VanceInfo provides software development and testing services for various subsidiaries and divisions of Huawei Technologies in areas including billing systems, multimedia gateways, short message service (SMS) systems and mobile data service platforms. Huawei Technologies became one of VanceInfo's top ten clients in 2007. Huawei Software, a subsidiary of Huawei Technologies, is the largest contributor of VanceInfo's business from Huawei.

Huawei Software performs regular reviews of its vendors. Vendors are ranked on factors including quality and timeliness of project delivery, testing capabilities, Capability Maturity Model(R) Integration (CMMI), project acceptance rate, residual defect rate, and stability of project teams. VanceInfo received the highest rating possible for project acceptance rate, timely delivery and team stability. As the top ranked company, VanceInfo will receive a 20 percent increase in billing rate, as well as more business opportunities with Huawei.

Mr. Chris Chen, Chief Executive Officer of VanceInfo Technologies, stated, "Huawei Technologies' recent recognition of VanceInfo as its top vendor is very exciting for everyone here at our company. It is rewarding to have our hard work recognized, and I extend my congratulations to everyone here who made this achievement possible. Given Huawei's status as one of China's leading technology companies, I am especially pleased to have earned the number one position in the R&D outsourcing services category and it follows another year in which we made further improvements to our processes. With our accumulated experience in the telecom industry, our long standing relationship with clients such as Huawei, and our proven delivery capabilities and domain knowledge, we are confident that we can win more business in the telecom industry in the coming years."

About VanceInfo

VanceInfo is an IT service provider and one of the leading offshore software development companies in China. VanceInfo ranked among the top three Chinese offshore software development service providers for the North American and European markets as measured by 2006 revenues, according to International Data Corporation. VanceInfo's comprehensive range of IT services includes research & development services, enterprise solutions, application development & maintenance, quality assurance & testing, as well as globalization & localization. VanceInfo provides these services primarily to corporations headquartered in the United States, Europe, Japan and China, targeting high growth industries such as technology, telecommunications, financial services, manufacturing, retail and distribution.

Safe Harbor

This press release includes statements that may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "should," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the Company's dependence on a limited number of clients for a significant portion of its revenues, the overall economic growth in its principal geographic markets, the quality and portfolio of its services lines and industry expertise, and the availability of a large talent pool in China and supply of qualified professionals, as well as the PRC government's investment in infrastructure construction and adoption of various incentives in the IT service industry. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in VanceInfo's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its registration statement on Form F-1. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of March 10, 2008, and VanceInfo does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable law.

For further information, please contact: Melissa Ning Director, Investor Relations VanceInfo Technologies Inc. Tel: +86-10-8282-5330 Email: ir@vanceinfo.com Tip Fleming Christensen Tel: +852-2232-3922 Email: tfleming@ChristensenIR.com Chris Gustafson Christensen Tel: +1-602-980-0048 Email: cgus@ChristensenIR.com Media contact: Jeffery Liu Manager, Marketing Tel: +86-10-82825266 ext. 8673 Email: jeffery_liu@vanceinfo.com

VanceInfo Technologies Inc.

CONTACT: Melissa Ning, Director of Investor Relations of VanceInfo
Technologies Inc., +86-10-8282-5330, or ir@vanceinfo.com; Or Tip Fleming of
Christensen, +852-2232-3922, or tfleming@ChristensenIR.com; Or Chris Gustafson
of Christensen, +1-602-980-0048, or cgus@ChristensenIR.com; Or Media contact:
Jeffery Liu, Manager of Marketing, VanceInfo Technologies Inc., +86-10-
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NextPhase Wireless Completes Installation of Secure Wireless Broadband Network for Irvine Police DepartmentAgency Empowered to Exchange Dynamic, Real-Time Information Over 4.9 GHz Spectrum Reserved for Public Safety

ANAHEIM, Calif., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NextPhase Wireless, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: NPHS) , a nationwide developer of WiMAX-ready networks and provider of advanced wireless broadband solutions, today announced that it has completed the installation of the wireless broadband network contracted in mid-2007 by the Irvine Police Department (IPD) in Irvine, California.

Operating on the new wireless 4.9 GHz spectrum designated by the FCC for public safety, emergency management and homeland security applications, IPD's new wireless broadband network will be primarily used to transmit voice, video and data from mobile and fixed radio communications systems, IP surveillance cameras and the Internet both to and from the Department's new state-of-the- art Mobile Command and Communications Vehicle. NextPhase will continue to support the network and manage wireless connectivity services for the agency.

Due in large part to the IPD's technology savvy and adoption of cutting edge, crime-fighting tools and technologies, Irvine has earned distinction as the "Safest City in America" three years running (2005, 2006 and 2007) according to statistics reported to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. In addition to consistently ranking low in violent crime, Irvine is ranked high among great places to live, work and raise a family.

Tom Hemingway, Chairman and COO of NextPhase, noted, "We are very proud to list the IPD among the growing number of local government agencies, businesses, and public schools that are coming to rely on NextPhase for deploying wireless network infrastructure and for delivering leading edge wireless broadband products, services and solutions uniquely suited to their respective needs and applications."

About NextPhase Wireless, Inc.

With a mission to build a device-agnostic, WiMAX-ready, wireless broadband connectivity/content delivery platform serving all 48 contiguous U.S. states, NextPhase Wireless is focused on providing connectivity services and solutions to businesses, public school systems and local government agencies. Using licensed WiMAX and LMDS spectrum bands, the Company offers fully-integrated solutions with the highest levels of reliability, security, flexibility, scalability and price-performance. For more information, please visit http://www.npwireless.com/.

This press release includes statements that may constitute "forward- looking" statements, usually containing the words "believe," "estimate," "project," "expect" or similar expressions. These statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements inherently involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Factors that would cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, acceptance of the Company's current and future products and services in the marketplace, the ability of the Company to develop effective new products and receive regulatory approvals of such products, competitive factors, dependence upon third-party vendors, and other risks detailed in the Company's periodic report filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. By making these forward-looking statements, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release.

NextPhase Wireless, Inc.

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

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

SkillSoft Schedules Fiscal 2008 Fourth Quarter and 2008 Fiscal Year Conference Call

NASHUA, N.H., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SkillSoft PLC , a leading SaaS provider of on-demand e-learning and performance support solutions for global enterprises, government, education and small- to medium-sized businesses, intends to release its operating results for its fiscal 2008 fourth quarter and 2008 fiscal year ended January 31, 2008 prior to the market opening on Friday, March 14, 2008.

In conjunction with the release, management will conduct a conference call on Friday, March 14, 2008, at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the Company's operating performance and its outlook for its first fiscal quarter ending April 30, 2008 and its fiscal year ending January 31, 2009. Chuck Moran, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Tom McDonald, Chief Financial Officer, will host the call.

To participate in the conference call, local and international callers can dial 973-582-2717. The live conference call will be available via the Internet by accessing the SkillSoft Web site at http://www.skillsoft.com/. Please go to the Web site at least fifteen minutes prior to the call to register, download and install any necessary audio software.

A replay will be available from 12:01 p.m. ET on March 14, 2008, until 11:59 p.m. ET on March 21, 2008. The replay number 706-645-9291, passcode: 38666946. A webcast replay will also be available on SkillSoft's Web site at http://www.skillsoft.com/.

About SkillSoft

SkillSoft PLC is a leading SaaS provider of on-demand e- learning and performance support solutions for global enterprises, government, education and small to medium-sized businesses. SkillSoft enables business organizations to maximize business performance through a combination of comprehensive e- learning content, online information resources, flexible learning technologies and support services.

Content offerings include business, IT, desktop, compliance and consumer/SMB courseware collections, as well as complementary content assets such as Leadership Development Channel video products, KnowledgeCenter(TM) portals, virtual instructor-led training services and online mentoring services. The Books24x7(R) division offers online access to more than 15,000 digitized IT and business books, as well as book summaries and executive reports. Technology offerings include the SkillPort(R) learning management system, Search-and-Learn(R), SkillSoft(R) Dialogue(TM) and virtual classroom.

SkillSoft courseware content described herein is for information purposes only and is subject to change without notice. SkillSoft has no obligation or commitment to develop or deliver any future release, upgrade, feature, enhancement or function described in this press release except as specifically set forth in a written agreement.

SkillSoft, the SkillSoft logo, SkillPort, Search-and-Learn, SkillChoice, Books24x7, ITPro, BusinessPro, OfficeEssentials, GovEssentials, EngineeringPro, FinancePro, AnalystPerspectives, ExecSummaries, ExecBlueprints, Express Guide and Dialogue are trademarks or registered trademarks of SkillSoft PLC in the United States and certain other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners, countries.

SkillSoft PLC

CONTACT: Tom McDonald, Chief Financial Officer of SkillSoft PLC,
+1-603-324-3000, x4232; or Investors, Michael Polyviou of FD, +1-212-850-5748

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

Verizon Wireless and Michael Eisner's Vuguru Introduce 'The All-For-Nots' Series on V CAST Video

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless, the builder and owner of the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, and Michael Eisner's independent new media studio, Vuguru, today announced "The All-For-Nots" will air on Verizon Wireless' V CAST Video service. "The All-For-Nots," Vuguru's second original series, will debut tomorrow on V CAST in the Music and Showcase categories on V CAST Video- enabled phones. Verizon Wireless is the exclusive wireless provider of "The All-For-Nots" video.

"The All-For-Nots" program, created by Thom Woodley and Kathleen Grace of Dinosaur Diorama, is an original Internet comedy series that follows a documentary crew filming a fictional indie rock band called "The All-For-Nots" as they travel the U.S. on an under-funded and poorly planned tour. "The All- For-Nots" will visit 24 cities on the band's U.S. tour during each of the seven- to 10-minute episodes in the series.

"Verizon Wireless' V CAST service is a clear leader in the mobile video space and partnering with them for the second time on an original Web series was an objective from the very start of this production," said Michael Eisner. "Short-form video is a popular source of entertainment for young, early adopters of new media, and that feature of 'The All-For-Nots' makes it perfect for viewing on a mobile platform."

Weekly episodes of "The All-For-Nots" series will be available on V CAST Video through August 2008, and will include documentary-style narratives, concert footage from the band, and interviews with fans and special guests.

Customers with select V CAST-enabled phones can check out V CAST whenever they want for just $3.00 for 24-hour use or by signing up for the $15.00 V CAST VPak monthly subscription, which also includes access to Verizon Wireless' ESPN MVP, Get It Now(R) and Mobile Web 2.0(SM) services. Customers get unlimited basic video -- including "The All-For-Nots" -- but application download fees apply for 3D games and premium video. There are no airtime or megabyte charges to download, stream or watch V CAST content with any V CAST subscription.

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

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, serving 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.

About Vuguru

Vuguru is a new media studio for Michael Eisner's The Tornante Company. The studio produces and distributes innovative story-driven content for current new media and emerging platforms. Vuguru's production of Prom Queen is the first of many shows developed and produced by the studio. Privately held, The Tornante Company makes investments in and incubates companies and opportunities in the media and entertainment space. Tornante holds ownership stakes in Veoh Networks and Team Baby Entertainment.

About Dinosaur Diorama Productions Dinosaur Diorama consists of Kathleen Grace and Thom Woodley:

Dinosaur Diorama posted their first short for their web sitcom "The Burg" on youtube.com in May 2006 and launched the site and the show on June 26, 2006. With a credit card and a pool of talented friends who contribute their time, Woodley and Grace have pioneered the world of do-it-yourself sitcoms. Kathleen Grace is a director / producer who started the street theater company, Suitcase Players, that performed 15-minute comic versions of classic plays on the streets of New York. She has also worked on feature films and television series on the production side. Thom Woodley is a writer / filmmaker based in Brooklyn, with several stageplays, short films and optioned scripts under his belt. He has also toured the country with numerous ill-fated and under-funded rock bands.

Their web sitcom, "The Burg," has been featured in the New York Times, Wired Magazine, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, New York Post, and is one of the first and most critically acclaimed web sitcoms. Most recently, Thom Woodley and Kathleen Grace were selected for Paper Magazine's 40 Most Beautiful People issue.

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Jeffrey Nelson of Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7519,
Jeffrey.Nelson@verizonwireless.com; or Adam Schiff of Dan Klores
Communications, +1-212-981-5216, adam_schiff@dkcnews.com

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

ICOP Digital Presented With 'Patriot Award' From U.S. Department of Defense

LENEXA, Kan., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ICOP Digital, Inc. , an industry-leading company engaged in advancing digital surveillance solutions, today announced that on Saturday, March 8, 2008, Dave Owen, Chairman and CEO of ICOP, and Laura Owen, the Company's President and COO, were presented with the "Patriot Award" from the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) at a ceremony held at the U.S. Army Reserve Center in Belton, Missouri.

The Patriot Award, sponsored by the National Committee of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) and awarded on behalf of the DOD, distinguishes employers for employment policies and practices that are supportive of their employees' participation in the National Guard and Reserve. All employer recognition and awards originate from nominations by individual Reserve component members.

In addition to emphasizing the hiring of former law enforcement officers and military veterans as a standard business practice, ICOP has implemented policies that protect the job rights of employees absent on military leave.

An ICOP employee and U.S. Army Reservist activated in October 2007, Staff Sergeant Stephen Omoletski, independently nominated ICOP for this prestigious honor and was present when the certificate and Patriot lapel pin were awarded to Company officials. SSG Omoletski has been a U.S. Army Reservist since 1995 and is currently assigned to the 209th Regional Support Group, 335th Signal Command. His unit provides command and control of assigned or attached units, as well as preparedness and readiness training necessary to meet troop deployment requirements in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (Iraq) and Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan).

"When I was called to active duty, I was not surprised by the support and encouragement I received - and continue to receive - from everyone at ICOP. It is an extraordinary company to work for that recognizes and deeply values my commitment to serve and defend our country."

"We are highly honored to receive this Award," stated Dave Owen. "But, it is Stephen, and all others serving in our nation's military, who we should be celebrating for the personal sacrifices they are making for all of us. Considering that our son numbers among those military service members currently serving in Iraq, our Company's dedication to supporting our troops is further punctuated by our family's personal devotion to these brave men and women."

About ICOP Digital, Inc.

ICOP Digital, Inc. operates on the core principle that 'without local security, there is no national security.' It endeavors to protect people, assets and profits for communities with innovative, mission- critical security, surveillance and communication solutions. The Company engineers, manufactures and markets mobile and stationary surveillance products for use in the public and private sectors, and facilitates the delivery of live video to first responders. (GSA Contractor)

The ICOP Model 20/20(R)-W, ICOP's flagship, award-winning product, is the leading digital in-car video recorder system for law enforcement. ICOP LIVE(TM) delivers live streaming video to and from first responder vehicles and headquarters, empowering first responders with enhanced real-time situational awareness and actionable intelligence, optimizing the outcome of a crisis. ICOP LIVE delivers live video wirelessly to first responders over any wireless network and to multiple internet enabled Windows(R) devices simultaneously. The ICOP Model 4000(TM), ICOP's newest advanced surveillance solution, is the next generation transit/rail DVR system. The ICOP Model 4000 uses less power than traditional DVR's, which means less heat and translates into a more reliable unit with less downtime. In addition, the ICOP Model 4000 boasts many advanced and innovative features and capabilities, such as wireless file uploading and wireless video streaming, among many others. For more information, please view the following video presentations at http://www.icopdigital.com/why_icop.html and http://www.icop.com/veil.html, or visit http://www.icop.com/.

For more information, contact: Laura E. Owen, President and COO 16801 West 116th Street Lenexa, KS 66219 USA Phone: (913) 338-5550 Fax: (913) 312-0264 Lowen@ICOP.com http://www.icop.com/ For Investor/Media Relations: Elite Financial Communications Group/Elite Media Group Dodi Handy, President and CEO Phone: (407) 585-1080 ICOP@efcg.net

ICOP Digital, Inc.

CONTACT: Laura E. Owen, President and COO of ICOP Digital, Inc.,
+1-913-338-5550, or Fax, +1-913-312-0264, Lowen@ICOP.com; Dodi Handy,
President and CEO of Elite Financial Communications Group - Elite Media Group,
+1-407-585-1080, ICOP@efcg.net

Web site: http://www.icop.com/
http://www.icopdigital.com/why_icop.html
http://www.icop.com/veil.html

Chatsworth Data Corporation Introduces New High Speed Scanner to Product Line

CHATSWORTH, Calif., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Chatsworth Data Corporation ("CDC"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Chatsworth Data Solutions, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CHWD) , announced today the introduction of a new high speed scanner to its product line. The scanner is designed specifically as a high speed solution for business professionals and executives whose offices are required to spend countless hours scanning documents for storage or accessibility. The scanner will be marketed under the ExecuSCAN brand name.

Louis W. Dedier III, CDC's President and CEO, stated, "The ExecuSCAN is a solution for any business that requires the retention of masses of documents that are typically scanned into file servers such as real estate, insurance claims processing, healthcare, financial services, legal and accounting services, and government record-keeping, in short, any business where file management or records management is critical. This product will reduce the time required for these tedious and diurnal tasks thereby increasing efficiency, productivity and accuracy. ExecuSCAN is a quality product that is in keeping with CDC's philosophy of developing and manufacturing reliable, low-cost data capture equipment for business and professional use."

Dedier also announced that the ExecuSCAN will be available for April 1, 2008 delivery and that CDC is currently taking pre-orders for the product. Among its advanced features, ExecuSCAN will be capable of scanning 130 sheets of paper per minute and is compatible with many existing data capture software applications.

Further information about ExecuSCAN can be obtained by contacting Jared White at (818) 341-9200 or at info@chatsworthdata.com.

About Chatsworth Data Solutions, Inc.

Located in Chatsworth, CA, the Company is the parent of Chatsworth Data Corporation ("CDC"), of Chatsworth, CA. CDC has been trusted worldwide for 35 years as a provider of innovative, highly accurate and economically priced intelligent data capture technology. CDC provides the front end optical mark sensing and image scanning systems designed to meet the forms capture and document management needs of value added resellers, system integrators and applications developers who embed CDC technology into solutions tailored for several key markets. Chief among them are gaming, educational testing, elections, surveying, and intelligence gathering. Over a million reader and optical head assemblies have been sold by CDC to date. Shares of Chatsworth Data Solutions, Inc. are traded on OTC:BB under the symbol CHWD. For more information about the Company and CDC, visit http://www.chatsworthdata.com/.

This release contains or may contain certain statements that may be deemed to be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All such forward-looking statements are based upon beliefs of, and information currently available to, the Company's management as well as estimates and assumptions made by the Company's management. When used in this release, the words "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect", "future", "intend", "plan" or the negative of these terms and similar expressions as they relate to the Company or the Company's management identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current view of the Company with respect to future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors (including the risks contained in the sections of the Company's reports filed or to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission entitled "Risk Factors") relating to the Company's industry, the Company's operations and results of operations and any businesses that may be acquired by the Company. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ significantly from those anticipated, believed, estimated, expected, intended or planned. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward looking statements. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results.

Chatsworth Data Corporation

CONTACT: Joe Allen, Allen & Caron Inc, +1-212-691-8087,
joe@allencaron.com; or Sid L. Anderson, Chairman, Chatsworth Data Solutions,
Inc., +1-918-645-3701, sid@slacollc.com

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

Colt International Signs National Contract for PASSUR Fuel Portal(TM)

GREENWICH, Conn., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Megadata Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: MDTA) announced today that Colt International has contracted for PASSUR data and software services to create more targeted, customized fuel programs for their worldwide aviation customers, and more detailed, precise, and timely operational support for its international and US-based flight operations.

"PASSUR Fuel Portal provides us critical support for our fuel program, helping us identify opportunities for our flight department, customer, and FBO partners," said Harold Deavours, Vice President of Colt International. "PASSUR Fuel Portal also provides us tools that help us serve the flying customer better, through the most accurate real-time flight and airspace status tools for our operations department. We're very pleased to be the first flight support services company to be on board with PASSUR and we're looking forward to an exciting partnership."

"Colt has been aggressive in implementing our tools and driving our technical team to provide additional product enhancements," said Jim Barry, president and CEO of Megadata, which owns PASSUR. "Fuel services companies, as much as FBOs, airlines, and airports, need timely and accurate information presented in a meaningful way to improve their financial position."

PASSUR Fuel Portal(TM) provides the latest advances in pricing fuel and maximizing volume for any organization selling fuel in the corporate market. Organizations can now instantly access relevant customer information to determine the right price based on live and historical customer behavior, and the maximum potential volume sale based on a sophisticated uplift algorithm. As with other PASSUR products, this new module combines the most accurate information with innovative decision support technology to improve the financial performance of our customers.

Colt will also use PASSUR tools which provide real-time flight, customer and airspace status for customer service and line operations through visual flight tracking and web dashboards.

About Colt International

Colt International is a leading edge flight support services company providing flight planning, ground handling arrangements, over flight and landing permits, airport slots, flight following, weather and NOTAMs, ground transportation, aircraft security, and fuel services. Colt contracts with multiple international refiners to provide fuel cost savings to corporate aviation around the world. To learn more visit us at http://www.coltinternational.com/.

About Megadata

Megadata owns and operates a unique database of flight information with proprietary decision-making software, primarily powered by a growing international network of passive radars (PASSURs) located at more than 85 airports world-wide, including 33 of the top 35 U.S. airports -- from which it provides PASSUR information, analytics, and decision support tools to improve the financial condition and operational efficiency of aviation organizations. Megadata offers unique user friendly information as well as decision algorithms which provide innovative commercial air traffic solutions to more than 50 airports, including 8 of the top 10 U.S. airports; to dozens of airlines, including 7 of the top 10 U.S. airlines; and to more than 150 corporate aviation customers, as well as to the U.S. Government. In addition, the company has created and implemented collaborative web-based software that allows the company's customers to instantly share information to improve individual and joint decision making, creating additional value for those customers.

Visit Megadata's web site at http://www.passur.com/ for updated products, solutions and PASSUR news.

The forward-looking statements in this news release relating to management's expectations and beliefs are based on preliminary information and management assumptions. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a wide range of risks and uncertainties that could cause results to differ in material respects, including those related to customer needs, budgetary constraints, competitive pressures, the success of airline trials, the profitable use of the Company's owned PASSURs located at major airports, the Company's maintenance of above average quality of its product and services, as well as potential regulatory changes. Further information regarding factors that could affect the Company's results is contained in the Company's SEC filings, including the October 31, 2007 Form 10-K.

Contact: Ron Dunsky (631) 589-6800 (917) 587-9672 rondunsky@passur.com

Megadata Corporation

CONTACT: Ron Dunsky of Megadata Corporation, +1-631-589-6800,
+1-917-587-9672, rondunsky@passur.com

Web site: http://www.coltinternational.com/
http://www.passur.com/

Acro to Supply Peroxide Explosive Testers (ACRO-P.E.T.) to Strategic US Federal Agency

NEW YORK, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Acro, Inc. (OTC BB:ACRI), a developer of explosive detection solutions, today announced that it has received an order from a strategic US federal agency for its ACRO-P.E.T. peroxide explosive testers. The order was received by Quality Performance, Inc., an Acro distributor in the United States.

"The new order is further evidence to the quality and excellence of ACRO-P.E.T. as a unique detector of improvised explosives," said Acro Chairman and CEO Gadi Aner. "Although it is not a significant order financially and quantitatively, it demonstrates the trust and confidence of the US government in ACRO-P.E.T. which is a critical tool in the never-ending battle against terror."

The new order is the second from a US federal agency. In August 2007 Acro reported an order for 300 ACRO-P.E.T. testers from the US Army.

Acro's revolutionary patented peroxide explosive tester - ACRO-P.E.T. - is an innovative, pen-like device that can identify peroxide-based explosives, such as triacetone triperoxide (TATP), which may appear in a variety of shapes and forms, including liquid explosives. Peroxide-based explosives are almost impossible to identify, since they do not contain nitro groups and are colorless.

Improvised explosive devices (IEDs) based on materials containing peroxide have increasingly been used in recent years by various terrorist organizations. The main reason is that such peroxide-based explosives can be easily "home-made" using inexpensive, readily available starting materials that can be purchased in most hardware and paint stores, even in bulk quantities.

ACRO-P.E.T. has been designed for rapid, onsite detection of peroxide-based explosives. Its main advantages include high sensitivity, high selectivity, fast response, simple operation, small size and cost effectiveness.

ACRO-P.E.T.is part of Acro's new ACRO-SET kit which includes also ACRO-N.E.T. (Nitro Explosive Tester) - an explosive detector for military and commercial explosives, capable of identifying the majority of explosives currently in use, such as TNT, Tetryl, TNB, picric acid, dynamite, RDX, PETN, nitrocellulose smokeless powder, C4, Semtex, and others. In addition to military and commercial explosives, ACRO-N.E.T. can detect homemade explosives based on nitrate.

About Acro, Inc.

Acro, Inc. caters to global homeland security markets at the forefront of explosives identification and detection. Acro, Inc. researches, develops and markets state-of-the-art, safe, cost-effective technologies and applications. For more information on Acro products and other Acro, Inc. information, please visit http://www.acrosec.com/

Forward Looking Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements concerning our marketing and operations plans. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements in this press release are made based on management's current expectations and estimates, which involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements. These statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, risks related to the evolving homeland security market, our ability to successfully market and sell our explosive tester products worldwide, and the ability to successfully demonstrate to governmental national security agencies and national police forces solutions, and receive significant orders from the US Federal Agency mentioned in this press release and from others, general economic conditions and other risk factors. Acro does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements made herein.

Contact: Shai Markevitch, VP sales & BD, Acro, Tel: +972-4-636-0297, Mobile: +972-54-818-9640, E-mail: shai@acrosec.com.

Acro Inc.

CONTACT: Contact: Shai Markevitch, VP sales & BD, Acro, Tel:
+972-4-636-0297, Mobile: +972-54-818-9640, E-mail: shai@acrosec.com.

MWW Group Retained by FreeFi NetworksAgency to Represent Innovative Provider of Advertiser/Content Supported Free Public Wi-Fi Networks

NEW YORK, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- MWW Group (http://www.mww.com/), one of the nation's top 10 public relations firms, today announced the addition of FreeFi Networks to its client roster. MWW Group will help FreeFi develop partnerships with a wide variety of content providers, public venues, and advertisers by generating strong trade and public awareness of the start-up company.

FreeFi Networks provides advertising/content-supported free Wi-Fi for public venues that serve transitory populations including airports and hotels. The company's first client, Denver International Airport (DIA), has seen daily Internet connections at the airport rise from approximately 600 per day to nearly 5,000 in the first four months of service, indicating the potential audience reach and value of this model.

In addition to providing connectivity, FreeFi is also crafting partnerships with content providers to provide value-added services, such as high-speed movie download rentals of Disney movies.

"We will use our mix of experience with consumer and business-to-business companies to help FreeFi build recognition with potential partners and its goal of reaching out directly to consumers," said Michael W. Kempner, president and CEO of MWW Group.

About FreeFi Networks

FreeFi provides free Wi-Fi access services while driving revenue to host venues, which will include airports, hotels, convention facilities, college campuses, chain restaurants, shopping centers and cafes. The private, closely held company is led by media and business professionals with background in online and traditional advertising, wireless infrastructure, real estate and technology and has offices in Los Angeles and Fort Lee, New Jersey.

About MWW Group

In 2006, MWW Group was named PR Agency of the Year by The Holmes Report and Mid-size PR Firm of the Year by PR News in recognition of the firm's growth, strategic account leadership and industry-leading employee retention. Additionally, for the past four years, MWW Group has been honored with the #1 ranking in the Holmes Report agency client satisfaction survey. MWW Group achieved top rankings in the categories of account leadership, strength of account team, creativity, strategy and planning, and program execution.

MWW Group is one of the nation's top ten public relations agencies and is known for its results-driven approach to public relations. The agency is nationally recognized for its work in consumer marketing, corporate communications, investor relations, public affairs and government relations, technology and healthcare. Headquartered in East Rutherford, N.J., MWW Group has 11 full-service offices representing national and multinational companies, including Sun Microsystems; Samsung; McDonald's; Nikon; Bally Total Fitness; Sara Lee; Volkswagen of America, Inc. FreshDirect; Scottish Enterprise; Verizon; Oxford Health Plans; Los Angeles Community College District; The Palm Restaurants and many Fortune 1000 clients in the consumer, professional services and industrial sectors. MWW Group is part of the Interpublic Group of Companies . For more information on MWW Group, visit http://www.mww.com/.

MWW Group

CONTACT: Sharon Golubchik of MWW Group, +1-609-418-0058,
sgolubchik@mww.com

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

GTSI Chief Executive Officer Jim Leto Honored as Federal 100 AwardeeLeto Selected for His Leadership and GTSI's Contribution to Federal Government Information Technology

CHANTILLY, Va., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GTSI Corp.(R) , an enterprise solutions and services provider to government, today announced that CEO Jim Leto is among the 2008 Federal Computer Week's "Fed 100" winners. Over the past decade, a panel of judges from government and industry has chosen 100 government and industry leaders who are honored each year for their exceptional service to the community.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070712/GTSILOGO )

Mr. Leto won the prominent award for his extraordinary stewardship of GTSI. His steady hand and relationships with partners, investors and employees has enabled the Company to continue its transformation, win new contracts, and serve its customers well. This is the second time that Mr. Leto has won a Fed 100 award.

"Since Jim joined us in February 2006, he has focused GTSI on three core initiatives; transforming GTSI to serve our government customers better at the enterprise level with professional and financial services; dramatically improving our human capital planning approach; and reengineering our product reseller business," said Scott Friedlander, GTSI President and COO. "His steady leadership has been the one constant to achieving the success we have enjoyed and it is a tremendous honor that the government IT community recognizes his efforts."

About GTSI Corp.

GTSI Corp. is the first information technology solutions provider offering a Technology Lifecycle Management (TLM) approach to IT infrastructure solutions delivered through industry-leading professional and financial services. GTSI employs a proactive, strategic methodology that streamlines technology lifecycle management, from initial assessment to acquisition, implementation, refresh, and disposal. TLM allows government agencies to implement solutions of national and local significance quickly and cost- effectively. GTSI's certified engineers and project managers leverage strategic partnerships with technology innovators. These experts use proven, repeatable processes to design, deploy, manage, and support simple to complex solutions, to meet governments' current and future requirements and business objectives. GTSI is headquartered in Northern Virginia, outside of Washington, D.C. Further information about the Company is available at http://www.gtsi.com/About.

GTSI and GTSI.com are registered trademarks of GTSI Corp. in the U.S. and other Countries. All trade names are the property of their respective owners.

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PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com GTSI Corp.

CONTACT: Paul Liberty, +1-703-502-2540, paul.liberty@gtsi.com, or Fern
Krauss, +1-703-502-2054, or +1-301-424-9140, fern.krauss@gtsi.com, both of
GTSI Corp.

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