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Loudoun County, Virginia Residents to Benefit from Verizon Wireless Network ExpansionInvesting to Stay Ahead of Growing Demand for Wireless Calling, Data Access and Music

LAUREL, Md., March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for residents and visitors in Loudoun County, Verizon Wireless has expanded its network with a new cell site in Sterling. The new cell site increases coverage and capacity along Algonkian Pkwy., Westmoreland Dr., Quarterpath Trace Dr., Cascades Pkwy. and Potomac View Dr.

The network expansion is part of an aggressive multi-billion dollar network investment each year to stay ahead of the growing demand for Verizon Wireless' voice and data services. The company spent $300 million to enhance services and coverage throughout Washington, Baltimore and Virginia in 2007, bringing the network investment in the region to more than $1.8 billion since 2000.

Nationally, the company has invested nearly $44 billion since it was formed -- $5.5 billion on average every year -- to offer customers the most reliable service available, including wireless data services such as picture messaging, text messaging, and the company's exclusive V CAST service. V CAST brings video clips of TV shows, music on demand and other multimedia services to wireless phones over Verizon Wireless' high-speed EV-DO network. Verizon Wireless's high-speed third generation wireless broadband network has been enhanced with EV-DO Rev. A technology.

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

Strong demand for Verizon Wireless services continued during the fourth quarter of 2007 as the company added 2.0 million net new customers. For the 13th consecutive quarter, Verizon Wireless also led the wireless industry in customer loyalty. The company posted a churn (customer turnover) rate of just 1.2%, below the rate reported by the other major wireless carriers.

Verizon Wireless tests its network and those of its competitors to ensure the Verizon Wireless network remains the nation's most reliable. Nationally, Verizon Wireless' real-life test men and women drive 91 specially equipped vehicles almost 1,000,000 miles annually on Interstate, U.S. and state highways, as well as major roads and surface streets in high-population areas, based upon U.S. Census counts, to determine if voice calls and data connections are successful on the first attempt and stay connected. Vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than three million voice call attempts and more than 16 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless' network and the networks of other carriers.

About Verizon Wireless

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

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Sherri Cunningham, +1-202-364-5856, for Verizon Wireless; or
John Johnson of Verizon Wireless, +1-240-568-1429,
john.h.johnson@verizonwireless.com

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

Dorchester County, Maryland Residents to Benefit from Verizon Wireless Network ExpansionInvesting to Stay Ahead of Growing Demand for Wireless Calling, Data Access and Music

LAUREL, Md., March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for residents and visitors in Dorchester County, Verizon Wireless has expanded its network with a new cell site in Rhodesdale. The new cell site increases coverage and capacity along Route 313, Route 392, Nanticoke Rd. and LeCompte Rd.

About Verizon Wireless

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

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Sherri Cunningham for Verizon Wireless, +1-202-364-5856; or
John Johnson of Verizon Wireless, +1-240-568-1429,
john.h.johnson@verizonwireless.com

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

American Airlines Enhances Mobile AA.com Site to Include Even More Customer-Friendly FeaturesNewest Version of Mobile Site Provides Access to Most of the Same Services Available on AA.com

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines today announced the addition of several new features to the mobile version of AA.com, providing customers access to even more AA.com services via Web-enabled cell phones or other Web-enabled devices.

In January, American Airlines unveiled a mobile version of AA.com that allows customers to conveniently log on to AA.com wherever their cell phones or PDAs work without the need for desktop or laptop computers.

The current round of enhancements to the mobile AA.com Web site enable travelers to book flights, view fare specials, request upgrades, enroll in the AAdvantage(R) program -- even purchase Admirals Club(R) one-day passes -- all from Web-enabled cell phones or other Web-enabled devices. Additionally, customers can now change their flights for many domestic reservations via the mobile site. Throughout the year, additional enhancements will be added to the mobile site, making it even easier for customers to utilize the features of AA.com while on the go.

"We are very pleased to offer our customers these additional features through the mobile AA.com site, which will provide them with greater access to American Airlines' service -- not only while planning and booking travel, but also while traveling," said Bella Goren, American's Senior Vice President - Customer Relationship Marketing and Reservations. "Travelers can use their mobile devices to book, check in for flights, verify flight status and schedules, and get information on Admirals Club locations, destination cities and weather. They can also view their AAdvantage account and upgrade opportunities. Our mobile site is all about providing convenience to our loyal customers and enhancing their travel experience."

At this time, when travelers access AA.com on mobile devices, they can: -- Book flights and view reservations -- View fare specials -- Make changes to many domestic reservations -- Check in for domestic flights and check flight status and schedules -- Check bag status -- Access information on Admirals Club locations, including purchasing one-day passes -- Find information on destinations, weather and airports -- Enroll in the AAdvantage program and view miles, as well as request upgrades -- Contact American Airlines

Accessing AA.com on a mobile phone or device is as simple as typing http://www.aa.com/ into an Internet-enabled browser. The system recognizes when customers are accessing AA.com via mobile devices and directs them to the mobile version of AA.com. The content is condensed, the design is simplified, and the connection is fast, making the site ideally suited for navigation on a mobile device. The option to access a full HTML version of the site is also available.

About AA.com

With more than 1.6 million site visits each day, AA.com is American's largest distribution channel and is the best place to do business online with the airline. At AA.com, you can conveniently search for and book low fares and award travel; select seats; make hotel, rental car and cruise reservations; get flight arrival and departure information; sign up for flight status notification and even check in and print boarding passes. You can also manage your AAdvantage account at AA.com, as well as sign up to receive emails from American and get customized DealFinder(sm) alerts and other special offers. Customers who purchase tickets at AA.com get a lowest-fare guarantee and don't pay an online booking fee. AA.com has twice received the World Travel Award for World's Leading Airline Internet Site and has received multiple site awards from various organizations.

About American Airlines

American Airlines is the world's largest airline. American, American Eagle and the AmericanConnection(R) airlines serve 250 cities in over 40 countries with more than 4,000 daily flights. The combined network fleet numbers more than 1,000 aircraft. American's award-winning Web site, AA.com, provides users with easy access to check and book fares, plus personalized news, information and travel offers. American Airlines is a founding member of the oneworld(R) Alliance, which brings together some of the best and biggest names in the airline business, enabling them to offer their customers more services and benefits than any airline can provide on its own. Together, its members serve nearly 700 destinations in over 140 countries and territories. American Airlines, Inc. and American Eagle Airlines, Inc. are subsidiaries of AMR Corporation. AmericanAirlines, American Eagle, AmericanConnection, AA.com, Admirals Club, AAdvantage, DealFinder and We know why you fly are registered trademarks of American Airlines, Inc. .

AmericanAirlines(R) We know why you fly(R) Current AMR Corp. releases can be accessed on the Internet. The address is http://www.aa.com/

American Airlines, Inc.

CONTACT: Billy Sanez, Corporate Communications of American Airlines,
Inc., +1-817-967-1577, corp.comm@aa.com

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

Howard County, Maryland Residents to Benefit from Verizon Wireless Network ExpansionInvesting to Stay Ahead of Growing Demand for Wireless Calling, Data Access and Music

LAUREL, Md., March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for residents and visitors in Howard County, Verizon Wireless has expanded its network with a new cell site in Dayton. The new cell site increases coverage and capacity along Route 32 and Burnt Woods Rd.

About Verizon Wireless

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

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Sherri Cunningham, +1-202-364-5856, for Verizon Wireless; or
John Johnson, +1-240-568-1429, john.h.johnson@verizonwireless.com, of Verizon
Wireless

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

Somerset County, Maryland Residents to Benefit from Verizon Wireless Network ExpansionInvesting to Stay Ahead of Growing Demand for Wireless Calling, Data Access and Music

LAUREL, Md., March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for residents and visitors in Somerset County, Verizon Wireless has expanded its network with a new cell site on Deal Island. The new cell site increases coverage and capacity along Deal Island Rd. and Oriole Back Rd.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Sherri Cunningham, +1-202-364-5856, for Verizon Wireless; or
John Johnson of Verizon Wireless, +1-240-568-1429,
john.h.johnson@verizonwireless.com

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

Herley Announces $1.3 Million Contract Award for Navy's E-2C Hawkeye Spares Program

LANCASTER, Pa., March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Herley Industries, Inc. announced today that its Herley New England division in Woburn, Massachusetts has received a $1.3 million contract award from Lockheed Martin Systems Integration in Owego, N.Y. The Herley division will provide eleven different parts, including switches and complex integrated microwave assemblies (IMAs), to Lockheed Martin for their E-2C Hawkeye spares program.

Myron Levy, Herley's Chairman and CEO, commented, "We are very pleased at this, our first award for this E-2C spares program. Lockheed Martin Systems Integration -- Owego provides spare requirements for six different weapons replaceable assemblies that are required to support the system used on the Navy's E-2C Hawkeye 2000 aircraft."

Herley Industries, Inc. is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of microwave technology solutions for the defense, aerospace and medical industries worldwide. Based in Lancaster, PA, Herley has eight manufacturing locations and approximately 875 employees. Additional information about the company can be found on the Internet at http://www.herley.com/.

Safe Harbor Statement -- Except for the historical information contained herein, this release may contain forward-looking statements. Such statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties. When used in this report, words such as "anticipated," "believes," "could," "estimates," "expects," "may," "plans," "potential" and "intends" and similar expressions, as they relate to the Company or its management, identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on the belief of the Company's management, as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company's management. The Company's results could differ materially based on various factors, including, but not limited to, cancellation or deferral of customer orders, difficulties in the timely development of new products, difficulties in manufacturing, increased competitive pressures, the effects of the indictment of the Company and general economic conditions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements as a result of future events or developments.

For information at Herley contact: Tel: (717) 735-8117 Peg Guzzetti http://www.herley.com/ Investor Relations

Herley Industries, Inc.

CONTACT: Peg Guzzetti of Herley Industries, Inc., +1-717-735-8117

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

Solera Holdings, Inc. Appoints Jason Brady as General Counsel

SAN DIEGO, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Solera Holdings, Inc. , the leading global provider of software and services for the automobile insurance claims processing industry, today announced the appointment of Jason Brady as Senior Vice President and General Counsel, responsible for the Company's global legal organization, including corporate compliance and governance and mergers and acquisitions.

Brady has more than 12 years of relevant law experience, and in past positions has been responsible for SEC reporting and compliance, corporate transactions, corporate governance, litigation, commercial collaborations, intellectual property matters and employment matters.

He previously served as Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Xenogen Corporation, a publicly traded biotechnology company that was sold to Caliper Life Sciences, Inc. Prior to that, Brady held senior legal positions with Abbott Diabetes Care, TheraSense, Inc., Ensera, Inc. and AllAdvantage. At Ensera, he gained valuable insight into the software and services segment of the automobile insurance claims processing industry, working closely with Solera's founder, chairman and CEO, Tony Aquila, to build the business as a member of Ensera's senior management team. Jason started his career at the law firm of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in Palo Alto, California.

"I am looking forward to working with Jason Brady again as his legal counsel was instrumental at Ensera," said Aquila. "With Solera's May 2007 IPO and NYSE listing, and international business presence, the legal function remains critical to our success worldwide. Jason has a strong track record of achievement, and I intend to leverage his skills and expertise as part of our business and geographic expansion objectives."

Brady, 39, holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California at Los Angeles and a Juris Doctor degree from Santa Clara University School of Law. He is based in Solera's San Diego office and will report directly to Aquila.

About Solera

Solera is the leading global provider of software and services for the automobile insurance claims processing industry. Solera is active in over 50 countries across six continents. The Solera companies include Audatex in the United States, Canada, and in more than 45 additional countries, Informex in Belgium, Sidexa in France, ABZ in the Netherlands, Hollander serving the North American recycling market, and IMS providing medical review services. For more information, please refer to the Company's website at http://www.solerainc.com/.

Contacts: Investor Relations: Kamal Hamid Solera Holdings, Inc. 858-946-1676 kamal.hamid@audatex.com Media Relations: Kendra DeWitt Solera Holdings, Inc. 858-946-1453 kendra.dewitt@audatex.com

Solera Holdings, Inc.

CONTACT: Investor Relations, Kamal Hamid, +1-858-946-1676,
kamal.hamid@audatex.com, or Media Relations, Kendra DeWitt, +1-858-946-1453,
kendra.dewitt@audatex.com, both of Solera Holdings, Inc.

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

Cognizant Sets up New Delivery Center in Argentina to Bolster Value to CustomersCIO of Kimberly-Clark formally inaugurates the new center

TEANECK, N.J. and BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cognizant , a leading provider of global consulting, software, IT infrastructure and business process services, announced today the official inauguration of its 35th global delivery center in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The new center will support Cognizant's North American customers in a similar time zone, leverage techno-functional and lingual capabilities available in the region to service global customers, and provide a base with deep local insights for Cognizant to service customers in South America.

Other honored guests for the inauguration included Mr. Mauricio Macri, Head of Government of the City of Buenos Aires; Mr. Earl Anthony Wayne, Ambassador of the United States of America; and Mrs. Gloria Gangte, First Secretary of the Indian Embassy in Argentina.

Cognizant's association with Buenos Aires commenced in 2007 with a unique model of co-creating value for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (K-C), jointly working with their local teams. With the association with K-C growing rapidly, and with other marquee customers in key vertical spaces like consumer goods, retail, financial services and insurance evincing interest in leveraging same time zone support, Cognizant has set up the new facility that has the capacity to accommodate approximately 250 professionals.

"Cognizant has delivered on its commitment to provide Kimberly-Clark with a suite of global IT services and has high standards of customer satisfaction and demonstrated capabilities in driving transformational outsourcing programs," said Ramon F. Baez, Chief Information Officer of Kimberly-Clark. "We are pleased to have been instrumental in helping Cognizant become a major presence in Buenos Aires, while taking our IT function to the next higher level. Argentina is a key location in K-C's global sourcing mix."

"Our DNA of having a strong local relationship management with global sourcing capabilities will be strengthened by our new Argentina delivery center," said Francisco D'Souza, president and CEO of Cognizant. "Our investments in newer global, regional and local delivery centers will help our clients seamlessly harness optimal talent globally for providing differentiated value to their end customers. It is truly an exciting time to be in Argentina as the country continues to grow its technology exports, and with our strong talent base in India, we look forward to being a part of the growing relations between India and Argentina as well."

Cognizant's Buenos Aires regional delivery will fully leverage the recently launched Cognizant 2.0 platform. This platform enables all of Cognizant's global, regional and local development centers to seamlessly and virtually collaborate through one central platform using the Web 2.0 technologies and deliver significant time-to-market, cost and transformational value to clients.

Argentina is one of the fast growing economies worldwide due to increased local business demand and government support. The country has high levels of education borne out by its high rate of enrollment and strong output of quality business and technology students in higher education. In addition to cost advantages, sound IT and telecom infrastructure, the country offers a rich IT talent pool with good proficiency in Spanish.

About Cognizant

Cognizant is a leading provider of information technology, consulting and business process outsourcing services. Cognizant's single- minded passion is to dedicate our global technology and innovation know-how, our industry expertise and worldwide resources to working together with clients to make their businesses stronger. With more than 35 global delivery centers and over 55,000 employees as of December 31, 2007, we combine a unique onsite/offshore delivery model infused by a distinct culture of customer satisfaction. A member of the NASDAQ-100 Index and S&P 500 Index, Cognizant is a Forbes Global 2000 company and is ranked among the top information technology companies in BusinessWeek's Info Tech 100, Hot Growth and Top 50 Performers listings. Visit us online at http://www.cognizant.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes statements which may constitute forward- looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the accuracy of which are necessarily subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied include general economic conditions and the factors discussed in our most recent Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Cognizant undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Cognizant

CONTACT: Press: Kirsten Paragona, Director, Cognizant Corporate Media
Relations, +1-201-673-8379, Kirsten.paragona@cognizant.com; Investors: Scot
Hoffman, Financial Dynamics, +1-212-850-5617, scot.hoffman@fd.com, for
Cognizant

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

Ogilvy Hosts 4th Annual U.S. Verge Digital SummitEvent Focuses on Storytelling in a Digital WorldOgilvy Announces Launch of Global Digital Innovation Labs

NEW YORK, March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- A gathering of nearly 400 leading marketers, media, technology innovators and agency representatives gathered today at Ogilvy's 4th annual Verge digital summit at the TheTimesCenter at the New York Times new headquarters to discuss new ways of thinking about how brands connect with consumers.

The day-long conference featured 33 speakers representing a diverse group of digital visionaries from investor Mark Kvamme, to entrepreneurs John Battelle (Federated Media), Nick Denton (Gawker Media) and Scott Kurnit (About.com) to marketing game changers Laura Klauberg (Unilever), keynote speaker George Bodenheimer (ESPN/ABC) and Ben Silverman (NBC).

Themed "Dada, Data, Alpha, Beta," Verge 2008 examined the new digital landscape as seen from the vantage points of "Dada" or creativity in all its forms, "Data," and how it is changing the art of storytelling making it dynamic and participatory; "Alpha" the brand loyalists, early adopters and the social networking trailblazers; and "Beta" today's world of constant evolution.

In her opening remarks, Carla Hendra, Co-CEO of Ogilvy North America said, "We see the industry in a state of perpetual beta where digital technology allows every marketer to try new approaches almost daily. We're searching for and testing out new ways to build brands and their relationships with consumers. In this environment, where all bets are off, digital is central to all we do."

As part of Ogilvy's ongoing commitment to digital solutions, the agency announced the launch of a Global Digital Innovation Lab network. With hubs in New York, Beijing, Singapore, Sao Paulo and London, the Digital Innovation Labs creates and develops technology-based marketing solutions for mobile, video persuasion, gaming, location-based media, digital retail, digital out- of-home and more.

In conjunction with the launch of the Global Digital Innovation Labs, Ogilvy announced that it was embarking on a research project to demonstrate how "personalized media" can drive increased engagement with a brand leading to greater ROI. To conduct the research, Ogilvy is teaming with Big Stage, an L.A.-based media company that offers a revolutionary technology that allows consumers to embed a lifelike image of themselves into everything from famous movie scenes, TV shows, video games and more. This personalization will allow consumers to have greater interaction online. Ogilvy's research will examine the relationship between greater engagement and increased purchase intent.

"We have innovated through connectivity and interactivity for 25 years at Ogilvy," noted Ms. Hendra. "Today, digital allows us to go well beyond marketing communications into rich, original branded content and virtual experiences created and shared within global digital communities. As the world continues to change, we'll continue to guide clients through the new landscape, as areas like mobile and video take off in new directions".

Verge 2008 was a series of conversations on emerging trends in digital marketing. The importance of storytelling in the digital age was demonstrated live through The Moth, an organization that promotes original storytelling - including stories told at Verge by several Ogilvy creative executives.

George Bodenheimer, President of ESPN, Inc. and ABC Sports and Co-Chairman of Disney Media Networks gave the keynote address. Other speakers included Ogilvy Worldwide Chairman & CEO Shelly Lazarus and Ogilvy Worldwide Vice Chairman, Creative, Steve Hayden.

For a complete list of speakers and their bios, an agenda of the event and additional information, please visit, http://verge.ogilvy.com/

About Verge

Verge: The Ogilvy Digital Summit was born in New York in June 2004. Within a few short years, Verge has grown to become the preeminent agency-led forum for clients and other industry experts to debate and discuss the realities and possibilities of digital marketing. Verge New York 2008 is the fourth flagship U.S. event, bringing the global total to 27 events in 19 countries.

About Ogilvy North America

Ogilvy North America (http://www.ogilvy.com/), is the largest unit of The Ogilvy Group agency network, a subsidiary of WPP Group plc . It has offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Detroit, Durham, Minneapolis, Denver and throughout Canada. Ogilvy North America brings together all the capabilities of the Ogilvy network to provide integrated marketing solutions to the agency's clients. It encompasses Ogilvy & Mather Advertising, OgilvyOne, OgilvyInteractive, Neo@Ogilvy, Ogilvy Healthworld, Ogilvy Public Relations, Ogilvy Entertainment and OgilvyAction.

Ogilvy North America

CONTACT: Toni Lee of Ogilvy North America, +1-212-237-5090 or
+1-917-679-7631

Web site: http://www.ogilvy.com/
http://verge.ogilvy.com/

New Class of Shooter Hits Nintendo DS(TM) as Majesco Entertainment Ships 'Nanostray 2'Stunning 3D Graphics and Expanded Feature Set Highlight Sought-After Sequel

EDISON, N.J., March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A challenging new 3D shooter returns to Nintendo DS(TM) this week as Majesco Entertainment Company , an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today shipped Nanostray 2. Developed by Shin'en, Nanostray 2 combines classic arcade shooting action, spectacular graphics, new game modes and a variety of bosses to keep gamers consistently playing their DS.

"Shin'en has pushed the graphical capabilities of the DS to create an outstanding action shooter that looks as good as it plays," said Gui Karyo, Executive Vice President of Operations, Majesco. "Considering how few shooters are available on DS, Nanostray 2 stands out that much more as a high quality offering that fans of the genre can't afford to miss."

A top-down, sci-fi shooter, Nanostray 2 features six game modes, including two-player co-op, two-player vs., Challenge (with 30+ different missions) and the brand new Simulator (go high-score hunting in four futuristic mini games). With both horizontal and vertical viewpoints that offer more variety between levels, Nanostray 2 also includes multiple control schemes and configurable weapons that are a necessity to defeat the game's 16 formidable bosses and 100 unique enemies. In addition, players can upload their scores via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection to see how they rank against the best on http://www.nanostray2.com/.

Nanostray 2 is rated E for Everyone, and is now available for a suggested retail price of $29.99. For additional information, please visit the newly relaunched http://www.majescoentertainment.com/.

About Majesco Entertainment Company

Majesco Entertainment Company is a provider of video games for the mass market. Building on 20 years of operating history, the company is focused on developing and publishing a wide range of casual and family oriented video games on leading console and portable systems. Product highlights include Nancy Drew(TM), Cooking Mama(TM) and Zoo Hospital(TM) for Nintendo DS(TM) and Cooking Mama: Cook Off for Wii(TM). The company's shares are traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol: COOL. Majesco is headquartered in Edison, NJ and has an international office in Bristol, UK. More information about Majesco can be found online at http://www.majescoentertainment.com/.

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Certain statements contained herein are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements may be identified by reference to a future period(s) or by the use of forward- looking terminology, such as "may," "will," "intend," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate" or "continue" or the negatives thereof or other comparable terminology. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors. These factors include but are not limited to, the demand for our products; our ability to complete and release our products in a timely fashion; competitive factors in the businesses in which we compete; continued consumer acceptance of our products and the gaming platforms on which our products operate; fulfillment of orders preliminarily made by customers; adverse changes in the securities markets and the availability of and costs associated with sources of liquidity. The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to release publicly the results of any revisions that may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements.

Majesco Entertainment Company

CONTACT: Audra McIver, Bender Helper Impact, +1-212-689-6360,
audra_mciver@bhimpact.com

Web site: http://www.majescoentertainment.com/
http://www.nanostray2.com/

ShopLocal Index Finds Consumer Retail Interest Rebounds in February From Last Month's LowConsumers Becoming more Price Sensitive; Discounted HD TVs Capture Interest

CHICAGO, March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- ShopLocal(TM), the leader in multi-channel shopping and marketing services, today announced the ShopLocal Index was up 31 percent for the month of February compared with the same period last year. The Index, at 179 for the month (benchmarked at 100 for January 2006), reported 238 million page views and 20 million consumer visits. The Index growth in February reflects consumer concerns about a slowing economy as it measures the increased activity in searching for deals before heading out to stores.

The consumer electronics and office supplies category rebounded with 32 percent page views growth year-over-year, recovering from a disappointing 17 percent increase in January. Consumer electronics categories occupied the top five spots for promotional activity, led by flat screen HD TVs. Shoppers have become increasingly price sensitive, showing the highest interest in promotions for LCD TVs from bargain brands. Upstart Olevia, ranked number one in promotional interest over the past four months, outpaced more established brands like Sony and Samsung, who have long led the category in sales.

"The resilient U.S. consumer is still shopping, but they are looking for deals and spending pragmatically," said Vikram Sharma, CEO at ShopLocal. "The 2.2 percent growth* in February's retail same store sales was clearly driven by value-seeking consumers."

The ShopLocal Index is the advertising industry's first market indicator designed to track the influence of the Internet on in-store shopping. Updated monthly, the Index is based on the online activity of an average of 20 million monthly consumer visits to store promotions that are presented on the sites of 50 major U.S. retailers, including JCPenney, Best Buy, Walgreens and Home Depot. These retailers cover major retail segments such as computers, consumer electronics, office supplies, home improvement, department stores, mass merchants, grocery, drug and various specialty stores. Their online circular sites are powered by ShopLocal's SmartCircular(TM) technology.

February 2008 ShopLocal Index highlights include: -- The ShopLocal Index recovered to 31 percent growth for February year-over-year, up from a low of 20 percent growth in January 2008. The Index showed 238 million page views in February, versus 181 million last year. -- Consumer page views per visit on a per retailer basis reached 11.8, a seven percent jump from last February. -- Department stores and mass merchandisers category showed the highest growth from last February at 49 percent, while consumer electronics grew at 32 percent. -- Home and Garden improved to a four percent decline from a decline of 23 percent in January. * Thomson Financial Same Sore Sales Index, March 2008 About ShopLocal

ShopLocal, the leader in multi-channel shopping and advertising services, offers a complete suite of solutions that connect advertisers and consumers -- online and in-store. ShopLocal's industry leading SmartProduct business solutions (SmartCircular, SmartMedia, SmartDelivery and SmartCatalog) enable more than one hundred of the nation's top retailers, including Target, Best Buy, Home Depot, CVS and Sears, to deliver highly interactive, targeted and localized promotions to shoppers anywhere on the Internet and in mobile applications.

The Company's consumer shopping site ShopLocal.com is the leading multi-channel marketplace on the Web, providing consumers with choice and control in their shopping experience by offering millions of timely online and in-store offers on one easy to use site. ShopLocal.com powers multi-channel shopping for hundreds of major newspaper, online yellow pages and shopping sites, including Los Angeles Times, Arizona Republic, Miami Herald, Superpages.com, Switchboard and Local.com. ShopLocal is owned by Gannett Co., Inc. , Tribune Company and The McClatchy Company . For more information, visit http://www.aboutshoplocal.com/.

ShopLocal, ShopLocal.com, SmartCircular, SmartCatalog, SmartMedia and SmartDelivery are trademarks of ShopLocal. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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ShopLocal

CONTACT: Marcy Dockery of ShopLocal, +1-312-768-7523,
mdockery@shoplocal.com

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

Middleton, Massachusetts Residents to Benefit from Verizon Wireless Network ExpansionInvesting to Stay Ahead of Growing Demand for Wireless Voice, Multimedia and Internet Access

MIDDLETON, Mass., March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Essex County, Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site. The new site increases wireless voice and data coverage and capacity along Routes 114 and 62 in Middleton, Massachusetts, as well as the surrounding area.

Verizon Wireless has invested nearly $44 billion since it was formed to increase the coverage and capacity of its national network and to add new services like BroadbandAccess and V CAST. Regionally the company has invested nearly $2.2 billion into its New England network, including over $292 million in 2007 alone.

BroadbandAccess offers computer users the nation's most reliable high- speed wireless mobile broadband network, operating at average upload speeds between 500 and 800 kbps, and download speeds between 600 kbps and 1.4 mbps over Verizon Wireless' BroadbandAccess with EV-DO Revision A network. V CAST brings video clips of TV shows, music on demand and other multimedia services to wireless phones.

Strong demand for Verizon Wireless services continued during the fourth quarter of 2007 as the company added two million net new customers and, for the thirteenth consecutive quarter, reported the lowest customer turnover (highest customer loyalty) rate in the wireless industry.

The company's 'nation's most reliable wireless network' reputation is based on network studies performed by real-life test men and test women throughout the country who inspired the "can you hear me now" national advertising campaign. Nationally, these test men and women drive nearly 100 specially equipped vehicles almost 1,000,000 miles annually on Interstate, U.S. and state highways as well as major roads and surface streets in high- population areas, based upon U.S. Census counts, to confirm that voice calls and data connections are successful on the first attempt and stay connected. Vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than three million voice call attempts and more than 16 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless' network and the networks of other carriers.

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.

BroadbandAccess speed claim is based on stationary tests with 5 MB FTP data files w/o compression and requires compatible EV-DO Rev. A device. Actual throughput speed varies. BroadbandAccess is available to more than 240 million people in 248 major metros in the U.S. V CAST Music phone & per song charges required; airtime may apply for music downloads. Additional charges required for other V CAST services. Offers & coverage, varying by service, not available everywhere. Network details and coverage maps at vzw.com.

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Michael Murphy of Verizon Wireless, +1-781-932-1213,
Michael.Murphy@verizonwireless.com; or Anne Elise O'Connor of Thomson
Communications for Verizon Wireless, +1-617-548-2765,
Aeoc@thomsoncommunications.com

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

Westford, Massachusetts Residents to Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network ExpansionInvesting to Stay Ahead of Growing Demand for Wireless Voice, Multimedia and Internet Access

WESTFORD, Mass., March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Middlesex County, Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site. The new site increases wireless voice and data coverage and capacity along Route 40 in Westford, Massachusetts, as well as the surrounding area.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Michael Murphy of Verizon Wireless, +1-781-932-1213,
Michael.Murphy@verizonwireless.com; or Anne Elise O'Connor of Thomson
Communications, +1-617-548-2765, Aeoc@thomsoncommunications.com, for Verizon
Wireless

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

Illinois School Districts Offer Elementary Students New Math Program That Meets Them in Their Digital WorldenVisionMATH Combines Animations, Visual Learning to Teach Math Concepts, Reasoning and Problem-Solving SkillsPlainfield among First Districts in Nation to Choose Innovative Program

GLENVIEW, Ill., March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Next school year, more than 50,000 Illinois elementary students will be learning math from a new program that meets them in the digital world in which they live.

School districts across Illinois, including one of the state's largest and fastest growing, have chosen the enVisionMATH program from the education company Pearson. The first-of-its-kind elementary math curriculum combines visual animation and next-generation technologies with a comprehensive foundation in math skills that will prepare students for success in middle and high school and on into college.

enVisionMATH was developed by Pearson's Illinois-based elementary school publishers at Scott Foresman and the nation's top math experts in conceptual development, problem-solving and visual learning instructional strategies in collaboration with classroom teachers.

Four years in the making, enVisionMATH is a research-based program that blends visual animations and compelling graphic text centered on conceptual understanding and helping students develop their reasoning ability for problem-solving -- the critical foundation for higher level math they will need to succeed in college and in their careers. Published in both English and Spanish, enVisionMATH's strong, visual learning design includes a Visual Learning Bridge in each lesson, with step-by-step visuals that bridge the gap between the interactive learning activity and guided practice.

One of the largest and fastest growing districts in Illinois, Plainfield Community Consolidated School District #202 is among the first districts nationwide to choose this innovative new math program for its elementary students. Through a teacher-driven, three-year process, the school district developed an elementary math curriculum designed to help its students meet Illinois' State Learning Standards and prepare for success in high school and beyond. Then they went looking for resources that aligned with and supported that curriculum.

Out of 12 programs reviewed, "enVisionMATH did the best job of meeting our new math curriculum with no breaks or gaps," said Cathie Pezanoski, director of elementary curriculum and instruction. Additionally, enVisionMATH includes interventions and is designed to help this diverse school district meet the needs of its English Learners, and gifted and special education students. "We also wanted a program that used technology as part of daily instruction. With enVisionMATH, the digital portion can be used by students at home, helping us to continue to strengthen the home-school learning partnership," Pezanoski added.

After piloting the math program, central Illinois' Decatur Public Schools #61 also selected enVisionMATH for its more than 6,000 elementary students. "By learning with enVisionMATH, I think our students' scores will go up and they will be better able to compete in the world economy," said Jewel Grady, elementary math resources specialist. "Best of all, I think they will develop a love of math."

In addition to Plainfield and Decatur, some of the other Illinois schools and districts that have already selected enVisionMATH as their elementary math curriculum are:

Carnegie Elementary School (Chicago Public Schools) Elwood Community Consolidated School District #203 (Elwood) Fairview South School District #72 (Skokie) Genoa-Kingston Community Unit School District #424 (Genoa) Herscher School District #2 (Herscher) Indian Springs School District #109 (Justice) Marsh Elementary School (Chicago Public Schools) Meridian Community Unit School District #223 (Ogle County) Midwest Central Unit School District #191(Manito) Mokena School District #159 (Mokena) Rockton School District #140 (Rockton) Sandwich Community Unit School District #430 (DeKalb County) West Chicago Elementary School District #33 (West Chicago)

For more information and to see a video and demonstration of enVisionMATH, go to http://www.envisionmath.com/

About Pearson

Pearson is the global leader in educational publishing, assessment, information and services, helping people of all ages to learn at their own pace, in their own way. For students preK-12, Pearson provides effective and innovative curriculum products in all available media, educational assessment and measurement for students and teachers, student information systems, and teacher professional development and certification programs. The company's respected brands include Scott Foresman, Prentice Hall, AGS, PowerSchool, SuccessMaker, TeacherVision and many others. Pearson's comprehensive offerings help inform targeted instruction and intervention so that success is within reach of every student. Pearson's other primary businesses include the Financial Times Group and the Penguin Group.

Pearson

CONTACT: Kate Miller of Pearson, +1-800-745-8489,
kate.miller@pearson.com

Web site: http://www.pearsoned.com/
http://www.envisionmath.com/

Logility to Discuss Green Supply Chain Management in Upcoming APICS WebcastMarch 25 webcast will feature insight on sustainability and green initiatives from AMR Research

ATLANTA, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Logility, Inc. , a leading supplier of collaborative solutions to optimize the supply chain, today announced that it will be featured in a March 25 APICS vendor webcast that will focus on building a green supply chain.

The APICS webcast "Are you thinking about a green supply chain?" will discuss why "thinking green" is more than just a trend in today's dynamic marketplace. With sustainability and green efforts becoming mandates that must be considered in product and packaging design as well as distribution planning and execution; and with the increase of new regulations and diminishing resources, green supply chain management is becoming a vital business practice. The webcast will discuss how companies can incorporate green initiatives into their supply chain processes and will feature insight from John Davies, vice president of AMR Research's Sustainability Forum, and Ron Burnette, product director, Logility.

During the webcast participants will: -- hear how sustainability in the supply chain can create value not only for the environment, but for companies and their customers; -- learn how to implement sustainability initiatives into the supply chain management process while driving a return on investment; and -- discover how to optimize supply chain planning and transportation management to reduce fuel consumption, minimize carbon footprint, optimize delivery schedules, and better manage inventory investments to reduce obsolescence.

For more information and to register for the free APICS webcast, visit http://www.apics.org/Resources/VendorWebcast.

About Logility

With more than 1,250 customers worldwide, Logility is a leading provider of collaborative, best-of-breed supply chain solutions that help small, medium, large and Fortune 1000 companies realize substantial bottom-line results in record time. Logility Voyager Solutions is a complete supply chain management solution that features performance monitoring capabilities in a single Internet-based framework and provides supply chain visibility; demand, inventory and replenishment planning; Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP); supply and global sourcing optimization; manufacturing planning and scheduling; transportation planning and management; and warehouse management. Logility customers include Brown Shoe Company, McCain Foods, Pernod Ricard, Sigma Aldrich, and VF Corporation. Logility is a majority owned subsidiary of American Software . For more information about Logility, call 1-800-762-5207 or visit http://www.logility.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. There are a number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by statements made herein. These factors include, but are not limited to, changes in general economic conditions, technology and the market for the Company's products and services including economic conditions within the e-commerce markets; the timely availability and market acceptance of these products and services; the effect of competitive products and pricing; the uncertainty of the viability and effectiveness of strategic alliances; and the irregular pattern of the Company's revenues. For further information about risks the Company could experience as well as other information, please refer to the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2007 and other reports and documents subsequently filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For more information about risks the Company could face as well as other information, contact Vincent C. Klinges, Chief Financial Officer, Logility, Inc., 470 East Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta, GA 30305, (404) 261-9777. FAX: (404) 264-5206 INTERNET: http://www.logility.com/ or E-mail: asklogility@logility.com.

All trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

Logility

CONTACT: Michelle Duke of Logility, Inc., +1-404-264-5485,
mduke@logility.com

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

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CVD Equipment Corporation, Completes Building Acquisition to Expand First Nano Laboratory and Furthers the Ongoing Business Relationship With Airgas, Inc.

RONKONKOMA, N.Y., March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CVD Equipment Corporation (CVD http://www.cvdequipment.com/) completed the acquisition of a new 13,000 square foot building to facilitate the scale up and commercialization of new products for the Nano, Solar, Energy and Semiconductor fields.

"We have completed the acquisition of the new facility where we will be relocating and expanding our First Nano laboratory" stated Leonard Rosenbaum, President of CVD. "The expansion and relocation will allow us to expand our installed equipment options to serve more customers, as well as to install and operate a range of pilot production equipment to accelerate the commercialization of novel nano and solar technologies. We see an increased need for commercialization help in the Nano, Solar, Energy and Semiconductor fields from University/Research, Startup and Established Companies. The relocation of our First Nano laboratory into larger quarters enables us to perform on multiple projects and to expand the capabilities of our current in- house process and equipment research."

"As part of this expansion, we have also expanded our growing marketing and OEM supply relationship with Airgas Specialty Gases, a division of Airgas, Inc. . We welcome the technical support and commitment of Airgas to help First Nano and our customers reach the commercialization stage faster. This is in line with our mission of enabling tomorrow's technologies(TM), today."

"Early involvement in the pilot production stage of a new commercialization effort helps to identify cost-saving opportunities and lower the risk to commercialization," stated Todd Morris, Business Manager for analytical markets and specialty gas equipment for Airgas, Inc. "We will help ensure that key gas supply sources and custom-developed process equipment are qualified and optimized together. The collaboration with First Nano is a further expansion of the successful ongoing marketing and OEM supplier- distributor relationship between Stainless Design Concepts, another division of CVD, and Airgas. The combined SDC/Airgas experience in designing and installing custom-engineered specialty gas distribution systems will be used to support emerging technology market segments."

About First Nano (http://www.firstnano.com/), Stainless Design Concepts and CVD Equipment Corporation (CVD):

First Nano and Stainless Design Concepts (http://www.stainlessdesign.com/) are both divisions of CVD Equipment Corporation , First Nano manufactures the Easy Tube equipment product line used by many researchers around the world for developing and growing a wide variety of next generation Nanowire, Nanotube and Thin Film Materials. Stainless Design Concepts manufactures Ultra High Purity (UHP) gas and chemical delivery systems for state-of-the-art semiconductor fabrication processes. It offers complete gas and chemical delivery product lines ranging from cutting-edge to budget basic. CVD is a designer and manufacturer of standard and custom state-of-the-art equipment used in the development, design and manufacture of advanced electronic components, materials and coatings for research and industrial applications. CVD offers a broad range of chemical vapor deposition, gas control, quartzware and other equipment that is used by its customers to research, design and manufacture semiconductors, solar cells, carbon nanotubes, nanowires, LEDs, MEMS, industrial coatings and equipment for surface mounting of components onto printed circuit boards.

About Airgas, Inc. and Airgas Specialty Gases:

Airgas, Inc. , through its subsidiaries, is the largest U.S. distributor of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, and related supplies. More than 14,000 employees work in over 1,100 locations, including branches, retail stores, gas fill plants, specialty gas labs, production facilities and distribution centers. Airgas also distributes its products and services through eBusiness, catalog and telesales channels. Its national scale and strong local presence offer a competitive edge to its diversified customer base. For more information, please visit http://www.airgas.com/.

The Airgas Specialty Gases infrastructure includes more than 65 national and regional specialty gas facilities that package pure gases and mixtures. More than two-thirds of the laboratories have been certified to the ISO 9001:2000 standard for quality management systems. Three facilities are accredited for the ISO 17025 standard for analytical laboratories. Airgas also assembles specialty gas equipment at its Engineering Solutions Centers and staffs a research and development center that designs unique solutions, such as 22 AcuGrav(TM) computerized gas-mixing stations that automate the production of specialty gas mixtures, including calibration gases and EPA protocol gases.

This press release contains forward-looking statements set within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, except for historical information contained herein; the matters set forth in this news release are forward-looking statements. Readers should note that the forward- looking statements set forth above involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from any such statement, including, without limitation, the uncertainties discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on July 3, 2007, as subsequently amended, which discussion is incorporated herein by reference. Readers should also read the periodic filings and current Form 8-K reports of the Company.

For further information: Contact: CVD Equipment Corporation, Karen Hamberg, Phone: 631 981-7081, Fax: 631 981-7095 or email: info@cvdequipment.com

CVD Equipment Corporation

CONTACT: Karen Hamberg of CVD Equipment Corporation, +1-631-981-7081,
Fax, +1-631-981-7095, info@cvdequipment.com

Web site: http://www.cvdequipment.com/
http://www.firstnano.com/
http://www.airgas.com/
http://www.stainlessdesign.com/

Nickelodeon Gets Down With Dance on Sunset, New Dance/Variety Series With a Tween Twist Premiering Saturday, March 29, 9:30 p.m. (ET/PT), on the Heels of Nickelodeon's 2008 Kids' Choice AwardsGuest Stars Slated Include Ashlee Simpson, Janet Jackson, Sean Kingston, Akon With Colbie, Menudo, Miranda Cosgrove, The Naked Brothers Band and OmarionNick Extends the Interactive Dance Experience Online With the Launch of the New Website www.danceonsunset.com

LOS ANGELES, March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Kids will rock 'n rule -- and hip hop, too -- in Nickelodeon's new dynamic Dance on Sunset series, hosted by Quddus Philippe (MTV's TRL), kicking off on the heels of Nickelodeon's 2008 Kids' Choice Awards, Saturday, March 29 (9:30 p.m. ET/PT). The dance/variety show with a tween twist will feature a mix of today's hottest musical acts, free-style dance competitions and a troupe of young dancers to teach kids the latest moves, while viewers at-home can get in step each week in front of the tube and on a new, complementary website: http://www.danceonsunset.com/. Produced by Emmy-nominated Magical Elves (Project Runway, Top Chef), and created by top talent agents Bryan Leder and Frederick Levy, the series will roll out with 12 new original half-hour episodes that teach kids how to freestyle like Justin, shake it like Shakira and get down like Fergie. Post-premiere, Dance on Sunset will move to its regular timeslot, Sundays at 8:30 p.m. (ET/PT).

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080311/NYTU094 )

"We know that music and dance are a big part of our viewers' lives so, in true Nickelodeon tradition, we're giving them their very own destination offering musical performances, dance competitions and their favorite celebrities" said Marjorie Cohn, Executive Vice President, Original Programming and Development, Nickelodeon. "In addition to serving up great entertainment, we are also offering our audience the unique opportunity to participate in this show at home."

Stars slated to perform include Ashlee Simpson, Sean Kingston, Akon with Colbie and Menudo. Among the guest-stars on tap are Janet Jackson, Omarion and Nickelodeon's own Miranda Cosgrove (iCarly) and The Naked Brothers Band.

The series will feature the "Nick 6," a newly formed troupe of young dancers from around the country who will perform and teach the latest moves and routines to a live audience, led by ace choreographer Tony Testa (Janet Jackson, Aaron Carter). Dance on Sunset will also tap into its live studio audience for contestants to compete weekly for the "Sunset VIP" title through a series of freestyle dance competitions. Viewers at home will be able to participate and learn a new dance in a segment titled, "Fresh Squeezed Dance."

Nickelodeon will also offer home viewers an additional way to participate in Dance on Sunset through a complimentary website, http://www.danceonsunset.com/. Kids can visit the site to learn and practice the week's "Fresh Squeezed" on- air dance segment, including an exclusive, "advanced" version. Viewers may also submit videos online of their own "Fresh Squeezed Dance," check out "Backstage Pass" video highlights featuring guest performances, read weekly blogs, ask questions, post comments, participate in polls and play games.

Throughout the series, the "Nick 6" will take viewers behind the scenes, illustrating what it takes to be a member of the dance group. Members of the "Nick 6" include: Karen Chuang (Los Altos, CA), Johnny Erasme (Miami, FL), Ashley Galvan (Visalia, CA), Shane Harper (Irvine, CA), Aubree Storm (Elburn, IL), and Hefa Tuita (Spanish Fork, UT).

Host Quddus Philippe has interviewed some of the biggest stars in the worlds of music, TV, and film as one of the top VJs of MTV's popular Total Request Live (TRL). In addition, TV Guide named him one of the "Hottest New Stars" in 2005; USA Today included him among their "Sizzling Young Hunks" in 2004 and Teen People called him one of the "50 Sexiest Guys Ever." He's been a part of MTV's biggest events including the annual Video Music Awards (VMAs), New Year's Eve Bash and Fashionably Loud, and he hosted a range of other shows including MTV Hits, Morning After and his own show MTV Soul. Quddus hosts the nationally syndicated radio show TRL Weekend Countdown. He is featured on The Fairly OddParents DVD "School's Out: The Musical."

Famed choreographer Tony Testa recently relocated to Los Angeles from his hometown of Fort Collins, Colo. He started dancing at the age of eight and later toured with the original cast of TapKids and nationally with Aaron Carter on his Jukebox World Tour. Since moving to Los Angeles, he has choreographed for Sony's Las Vegas consumer show, danced with Beyonce in "Dreamgirls," danced with Britney Spears for the VMA's, and choreographed and danced for Janet Jackson throughout her "20 Y.O." project.

About MAGICAL ELVES INC.

Since its formation in the summer of 2001, Magical Elves has developed and produced shows for NBC, ABC, Bravo, USA and HBO. After a successful collaboration on the Emmy-nominated reality show Bands on the Run, Jane Lipsitz and Dan Cutforth formed Magical Elves to exploit their diverse backgrounds and varied experience. This partnership has gone on to create some of the most talked about shows on television, including the Emmy- nominated Project Runway, Top Chef and Project Greenlight for Bravo, as well as Last Comic Standing and Treasure Hunters for NBC. Magical Elves has constantly been on the cutting edge of entertainment, embracing new technologies and pushing the boundaries of reality television.

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, in its 28th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books, magazines and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in more than 96 million households and has been the number- one-rated basic cable network for more than 13 consecutive years. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. .

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CONTACT: Jennifer Musselman, +1-310-752-8205,
Jennifer.Musselman@mtvstaff.com, for Nickelodeon; or Jodi Davis of
Nickelodeon, +1-212-846-5981, Jodi.Davis@Nick.com

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

General Steel Holdings, Inc. Announces Reporting Date for Fiscal Year 2007 Earnings Results

BEIJING, March 11 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- General Steel Holdings, Inc. (''General Steel'') (the "Company"), one of China's leading non-state owned steel products producer, announced today that the Company will report its fiscal year 2007 earnings results at the close of the market on Monday, March 31, 2008.

Management will hosts a conference call following the release with specific details forthcoming.

About General Steel Holdings, Inc.

General Steel Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Beijing, operates a diverse portfolio of Chinese steel companies. With 3 million tons aggregate production capacity, its companies serve various industries and produce a variety of steel products including reinforced bar (rebar), hot-rolled carbon and silicon sheet and spiral-weld pipe. The Company has steel operations in Shaanxi province (central China), Inner Mongolia autonomous region (northwest China) and Tianjin municipality (northeast China).

Information Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management's current expectations or beliefs about future events and financial, political and social trends and assumptions it has made based on information currently available to it. The Company cannot assure that any expectations, forecasts or assumptions made by management in preparing these forward-looking statements will prove accurate, or that any projections will be realized. Such forward-looking statements may be affected by inaccurate assumptions or by known or unknown risks or uncertainties. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the statements herein. For factors that could cause actual results to vary, perhaps materially, from these forward-looking statements, please refer to the Company's Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and other subsequent filings. Forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date of this release. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether to reflect new information, future events or otherwise.

For more information, please contact: Ross Warner General Steel Holdings, Inc. Tel: +86-10-5879-7346 (Beijing) Email: ross@gshi-steel.com Skype: ross.warner.generalsteel Ted Haberfield HC International, Inc. Tel: +1-760-755-2716 Email: thaberfield@hcinternational.net Web: http://www.hcinternational.net/

General Steel Holdings, Inc.

CONTACT: Ross Warner of General Steel Holdings, Inc., +86-10-5879-7346
(Beijing), or ross@gshi-steel.com, or Skype: ross.warner.generalsteel; Or Ted
Haberfield of HC International, Inc., or +1-760-755-2716, or
thaberfield@hcinternational.net

NextPhase Wireless Names Ira Globerson as New Vice President of Sales

ANAHEIM, Calif., March 11 /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 Ira Globerson, a 25-year telecommunications industry veteran, has been named as the Company's new Vice President of Sales. Based in NextPhase's corporate headquarters in Anaheim, California, Globerson will lead wholesale and indirect sales activities for the Company's efforts nationwide.

For over two decades, Globerson has engaged in building successful sales organizations within the telecommunications industry. Prior to joining NextPhase, he was Vice President of CBC Communications, a carrier neutral telecommunications consulting firm supporting both corporate and wholesale clients. From 2001 through 2004, Globerson served as Regional Vice President, National Business Markets for Qwest Communications, where he was responsible for sales and retention of all Qwest services into the largest business sector on the west coast, achieving first year sales growth of $64 million and growing annual revenues 34.5 percent on average every year thereafter. While serving as Vice President of Wholesale and Partner Sales at Ricochet Wireless Network, he developed an enterprise sales group that succeeded in winning wireless services contracts with Citigroup, Merck, GE, Accenture and other Fortune 500 companies as customers. From 1992 through 2001, Globerson rose through the ranks at Cable & Wireless USA, ending his tenure as Area Director of the Enterprise Networking Group. Other previous postings have included National Account Manager with Sprint Communications, Major Account Manager with TRT Telecommunications, Major Account Manager with RCA Global Communications and Sales Representative with Western Union Corporation. Globerson is a graduate of San Diego State University where he earned a BA degree in Business Administration and Marketing.

"It should be fairly clear to all that NextPhase is achieving considerable success in attracting impressive and capable talent to our Company, and Ira is no exception," stated Robert Ford, Chief Executive Officer of NextPhase. "The notable depth and breadth of his industry sales experience is sure to have measurable impact on NextPhase's ability to build and enhance our diversified revenue channels. Further, his proven track record for developing and executing well-conceived distribution and marketing strategies speaks volumes about his abilities and the tremendous value he brings to our management team. We are very pleased to welcome Ira aboard."

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.

FOR INVESTOR & MEDIA RELATIONS, PLEASE CONTACT: Elite Financial Communications Group, LLC Dodi Handy, President and CEO, or Daniel Conway, Chief Strategist 407-585-1080 or via email at NHPS@efcg.net

NextPhase Wireless, Inc.

CONTACT: investor & media relations, Dodi Handy, President and CEO, or
Daniel Conway, Chief Strategist, both of Elite Financial Communications Group,
LLC, +1-407-585-1080, NHPS@efcg.net, for NextPhase Wireless, Inc.

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

University of Houston to Install 1,000 AT&T U-verse Connections in New Residence HallPlanned Deployment of Cutting-Edge U-verse TV and High Speed Internet Services Is the First for University Housing in the United States

HOUSTON, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The University of Houston and AT&T Inc. today announced the nation's first planned deployment of AT&T U-verse(SM) services into student housing on a college campus. The cutting-edge TV and high speed Internet services will be included in every room of a 547,000-square-foot residence hall under construction for graduate and professional students.

The Calhoun Lofts, next to the University of Houston's C.T. Bauer College of Business, will contain more than 700 one- and two-bedroom apartments with 1,000 AT&T U-verse connections, along with 10,000 square feet of retail space. School officials chose Internet Protocol-based television (IPTV) as the next-generation video service best suited for the university's next-generation living space.

"Outfitting an entire facility with AT&T U-verse keeps with the University of Houston's forward thinking on technology and the quality of student life," said Elwyn Lee, vice president for Student Affairs at the University of Houston. "We chose what best represented our vision for the university."

AT&T is the only national service provider to offer a 100 percent IP-based TV service, making AT&T U-verse TV one of the most advanced television offerings anywhere. Industry analyst firm Stratecast recognized U-verse TV as its 2007 Best Business Strategy.

Texas was the first state in which AT&T U-verse services were deployed, thanks to progressive legislation passed in September 2005 by the Texas Legislature and signed by Gov. Rick Perry. In the Greater Houston area, more than 500,000 living units have the service available just 16 months after it was introduced, and expansion continues.

The university's new $108 million residence hall broke ground in fall 2007 and is scheduled for completion in 2009. It is one of several projects undertaken as part of the University of Houston's Master Plan, a framework for development during the next two decades. The school will double the square footage of its buildings (without expanding the overall 550-acre campus) and add another 10,000 students to increase enrollment to 45,000.

"We are delighted that University of Houston students will be able to enjoy the same advanced AT&T U-verse services as an ever-expanding number of consumers across the Houston area," said Ed Cholerton, AT&T vice president and general manager for the Houston area. "We share the university's commitment to the best communications and entertainment technology."

The deployment of next-generation AT&T Advanced TV services, including AT&T U-verse TV, is part of the company's mission to connect people with their world, everywhere they live and work, and do it better than anyone else.

More information on the University of Houston's Master Plan is available at http://www.uh.edu/about/initiatives/masterplan. Customers who want additional information on AT&T U-verse service -- or to find out whether it's available in their area -- can visit http://uverse.att.com/.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates, AT&T operating companies, are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. Among their offerings are the world's most advanced IP-based business communications services and the nation's leading wireless, high speed Internet access and voice services. In domestic markets, AT&T is known for the directory publishing and advertising sales leadership of its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations, and the AT&T brand is licensed to innovators in such fields as communications equipment. As part of its three-screen integration strategy, AT&T is expanding its TV entertainment offerings. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/.

Note: This AT&T news release and other announcements are available as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. For more information, please review this announcement in the AT&T newsroom at http://www.att.com/newsroom.

About the University of Houston System

The University of Houston System is the state's only metropolitan higher education system, encompassing four universities and two multi-institution teaching centers. The universities are the University of Houston, a nationally recognized doctoral degree-granting, comprehensive research university; the University of Houston-Downtown, a four-year undergraduate university beginning limited expansion into graduate programs; and the University of Houston-Clear Lake and the University of Houston-Victoria, both upper division and master's-level institutions. The centers are the UH System at Sugar Land in Fort Bend and the UH System at Cinco Ranch. In addition, the UH System includes KUHF-FM, Houston's National Public Radio and classical radio station, and KUHT-TV, the nation's first educational television station.

For more information about UH, visit the university's 'Newsroom' at http://www.uh.edu/admin/media/newsroom.

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AT&T Delivers Communications and Networking Efficiency for AirTran AirwaysAT&T Helps Leading Low-Cost Airline Enhance the Speed and Efficiency of Voice and Data Communications Nationwide

ORLANDO, Fla., March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. today announced a two-year $4 million contract with AirTran Airways . The contract extends AT&T's OneNet voice solution and Virtual Private Network (VPN) services to 45 of AirTran Airways' locations nationwide, including four call centers and 41 remote airport stations.

The AT&T OneNet solution gives AirTran Airways a bundled set of voice service capabilities, including long distance, local and toll-free calling. The AT&T VPN services will enable AirTran to leverage Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) technology to prioritize business-critical data traveling over the AT&T network, including video transmissions and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).

"This AT&T solution will help us build a number of efficiencies into our business communications," said Rocky Wiggins, senior vice president and chief information officer, AirTran Airways. "The OneNet voice service will allow us to better balance the load of calls distributed to our busy call centers, and the MPLS-enabled network services will give priority to vital data we can't afford to have moving slowly among our locations."

In addition to moving data traffic more efficiently, the MPLS-enabled network services will provide more bandwidth to support AirTran Airways' applications for both employees and customers. This new contract adds to an existing agreement with AT&T for wireless services at AirTran's outstations across North America.

About AirTran Airways

AirTran Airways, a Fortune 1000 company, offers more than 700 affordable, daily flights to 58 U.S. destinations. With 8,900 friendly Crew Members and America's youngest all-Boeing fleet, AirTran Airways provides XM Satellite Radio and Business Class seating on every flight. For more information and free online booking, visit http://www.airtran.com/.

About AT&T

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Futuremedia Issues Shareholder Update

BRIGHTON, England, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Futuremedia plc (BULLETIN BOARD: FMDAY) , a leading e-learning provider and design, exhibition and events agency, today provided the following update from George O'Leary, CEO of Futuremedia:

"So much has happened since our last shareholder conference call on January 29, 2008, I felt it appropriate to provide an update. First I am happy to report that we met our goal of filing the 20F in advance of the NASDAQ hearing that was scheduled on February 21, 2008. At that hearing we informed NASDAQ of our intention to move from NASDAQ to the Over The Counter Bulletin Board ("OTCBB"). With the recently filed 20F in hand, the market maker was able to file the required form 211 application and receive a quick approval. In fact our move to the OTCBB was approved by FINRA on February 29, 2008, the same day that we delisted from the Nasdaq Capital Market. Our shares now trade on the OTCBB as FMDAY and can be found on http://www.otcbb.com/, http://www.bigcharts.com/, and on Yahoo Finance under the symbol FMDAY.OB. The stock closed at $0.60 a share on March 10, 2008.

Secondly, the shareholders voted to approve all three proposed resolutions at the general shareholders meeting on February 29, 2008. The three resolutions, (1) to increase authorized share capital, (2) to authorize the allotment of shares and (3) to approve the disapplication of pre-emption rights, all passed by an overwhelming majority of shareholders votes cast (92%, 88% and 88%, respectively).

In other news, Futuremedia has signed agreements with Grace Advisory, a valuation expert based in Munich, Germany. They will help us to both develop an independent valuation of our two divisions and to raise acquisition capital for the purpose of purchasing companies in the exhibition and events services that meet our business and valuation model and which we would expect to be accretive to the Company.

On that note, the Button Group just finished the Mobile World Congress trade show where we built 10 exhibition stands and ran three events during the show. At MIPIM, the Cannes, France real estate trade show, Button built five exhibition stands including a new stand for St. Petersburg, Russia. Union Properties, a multi-billion property management company based in Dubai, one of Button's largest clients, is also exhibiting at the show. Two big shows coming up for Button include Cannes Film Festival in May and the Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival in June. Button also continues to expand its reach through its existing clients by handling more of their trade shows on a global basis.

Futuremedia Learning, our division that develops custom content for online training programs for U.K. based government agencies and major corporations, continues to capitalize on the new business leads established during the Learning Technologies tradeshow this past January. Futuremedia Learning continues to secure work from its Hero customers and in February we closed business on a number of significant projects for the Crown Prosecution Service.

In addition to the corporate news regarding our move from NASDAQ to the OTCBB, we can also announce that Michiel Steel resigned from his post as a board director. With the recent addition of Sabine Steinbrecher, founder and CEO of Learning Library Inc., we will use Mr. Steel's resignation as an opportunity to continue to reduce corporate overhead and not replace this board position. This now leaves the board with four members: Sabine, Brendan McNutt, Margot Lebenberg and myself. We believe this board will position the Company strategically to move forward in a positive and effective manner.

The 20F reflected a 7.5 million pounds operating loss for the year ended June 30, 2007. Consequently, we did not meet the net equity component of the continued listing requirements for Nasdaq Capital Market issuers and this shortfall became the primary reason for our decision to move to the OTCBB. Instead of continually struggling to maintain compliance with NASDAQ listing requirements we will now be able to focus 100% of our attention on running the business and executing on our strategic plan. To that end, we have successfully reduced overhead in all operating units as well as corporate overhead. As a result, we expect to see an operating loss of no greater than 2.5 million pounds for the year ending June 30, 2008, a reduction in cost of 5 million pounds as compared to the prior year. To highlight the progress made so far, the Button Group's London office lost over 2 million pounds last year and this year is expected to make a slight profit as a result of our efforts to reduce our overhead and expand our business.

Futuremedia will continue to find ways to realize shareholder value by executing on its strategic plan. We continue to reduce costs wherever possible, which has produced a much stronger foundation for us to build the business. Our move to the OTCBB enables management to focus on the critical growth drivers of our business and puts us in a more favorable position to create long term shareholder value."

About Futuremedia

Futuremedia plc is a global media company providing online learning, design, exhibition and event services to public and private sector organizations. Established in 1982 and listed on the NASDAQ in 1993, Futuremedia helps its clients to communicate their values, product and brand information to employees, customers and industry, and believes that learning is a key component in the communication mix. Futuremedia divisions are Futuremedia Learning and Button Group. The Button Group has been providing design, exhibition and event services in Cannes, France and elsewhere around the world for more than 30 years. For more information, visit http://www.futuremedia.co.uk/.

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SAP Continues Market Leadership and Expands Portfolio of Governance, Risk and Compliance SolutionsUnified GRC Solutions from SAP Help Customers Address Accountability at Line of Business and Boardroom LevelRobust New Product Capabilities and Significant Customer Momentum Increase GRC Market Footprint for SAP

ORLANDO, Fla., March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SAP AG today announced new versions of products across its market-leading portfolio of SAP(R) solutions for governance, risk and compliance. As the leading provider of unified GRC solutions, SAP enables organizations to drive an integrated corporate strategy that synchronizes the management of enterprise risks, business controls and global trade compliance. The new product features will help customers accelerate resolution of security authorization issues without manual intervention, integrate risk and strategy management capabilities, assist in the central monitoring of business controls across multiple regions and IT landscapes, and help customers automate support for new trade and safety regulations. This announcement was made at the GRC 2008 conference, being held in Orlando, Florida, March 10 - 13.

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Today SAP also said the GRC business unit has expanded its market footprint and seen strong adoption across regions and industries. Companies including Unilever and Veolia Environnement are among the leading global organizations that are deploying unified GRC solutions from SAP. By providing a unified, cross-enterprise approach to GRC, SAP helps customers deliver corporate accountability at both the line-of-business and boardroom level.

"Executives today are under pressure to manage risk more intelligently," said Lee Dittmar, a principal with Deloitte Consulting LLP. "It is impossible to do this efficiently and effectively without the right information technology. Working together with SAP, we are demonstrating how information technology can and should enable our clients to better understand, monitor and mitigate risk. SAP's GRC strategy is consistent with a move away from stand-alone 'tools' toward an integrated, architected approach to meet enterprise needs. Our combined efforts are helping to bring business and technology leaders closer together, so that they can better align their business and IT priorities -- while working to maintain and raise their standards of corporate accountability."

"In the face of an increasingly complex compliance environment, SAP recognizes that achieving corporate accountability while also reducing the cost of compliance is an essential business imperative," said Miles Everson, US Governance, Risk & Compliance leader, PricewaterhouseCoopers. "Our collaboration with SAP, and the advancement of their unified technology platform, furthers our vision of sensible integration of governance, risk and compliance activities to increase effectiveness while reducing complexity and cost."

SAP Introduces Significant New Capabilities Across its GRC Portfolio

Building on its unified approach to GRC, SAP is releasing new versions of the SAP(R) GRC Access Control, SAP(R) GRC Process Control and SAP(R) GRC Global Trade Services applications. In addition, the SAP(R) GRC Risk Management application is now integrated with the SAP(R) Strategy Management application, part of the company's enterprise performance management solutions.

SAP GRC Access Control: "Management by Exception" Capabilities Intelligently and Automatically Resolve Authorization Issues

SAP GRC Access Control helps companies maintain compliance by validating that employee security authorizations match their roles and duties. The new version helps customers stay compliant, intelligently manage employee authorizations across mixed IT environments, allow for authorized exceptions and accelerate resolution of any violations -- all while reducing costs. Innovative new features in SAP GRC Access Control take customers to the next level of compliance by:

-- Automatically detecting conflicting roles and security authorizations. If overlapping roles are detected, managers are automatically notified of any security risks and initiate workflows to accelerate resolution without manual intervention. SAP continues to innovate with new "manage by exception" capabilities. -- Scheduling regular, automatic reviews of all employees across the company to confirm job duties and evaluate whether existing system access matches proper security authorizations. The automatic review process will allow companies to more proactively guard against fraudulent transactions and data security breaches. -- Centrally managing and controlling user access to various applications including SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards and PeopleSoft with new compliant provisioning capabilities. Simplifying access prevention and accelerating provisioning in mixed IT landscapes helps reduce the cost of compliance, audit and access management. SAP GRC Process Control: Consistent Controls Across Mixed IT Environments

SAP GRC Process Control helps companies ensure compliance by centrally monitoring controls across multiple business processes -- within SAP or non-SAP environments. The new release makes SAP a leader in combining manual control testing with automated continuous control monitoring in a single application, which allows comprehensive control management and helps customers cost-effectively comply with financial reporting regulations. The new version also enables customers to:

-- Automatically monitor compliance with more than 200 controls in both SAP and non-SAP systems, such as PeopleSoft and Oracle Applications. -- Detect control exceptions and prioritize corrective action with a global "heat map." The "heat map" provides a color-coded status by geographical region. -- Improve user adoption with a completely redesigned user interface featuring new "work centers," which make the application features more intuitive to the way specialists and business users naturally work.

SAP GRC Risk Management: Combined Risk with Strategy Management to Better Govern and Advance Business Performance

Today SAP announced that SAP GRC Risk Management is now integrated with SAP Strategy Management, part of the company's enterprise performance management portfolio. By linking strategy with risk management, executives can plan and execute corporate strategy with an in-depth understanding of the underlying risks. This integration will help companies to create a more "risk-intelligent" enterprise, allowing them to govern their overall business more effectively.

Since its introduction in the spring of 2007, SAP GRC Risk Management boasts a growing roster of customers, showing strong momentum for the solution. (See May 14, 2007 press release, titled "New Enterprise Risk Management Application from SAP Helps Companies Balance Business Opportunities with Risk Exposures.")

"We're very excited about the innovative product enhancements and vision SAP has delivered, and expect that both our customers and our own organization will benefit," said Norman Comstock, managing director, UHY Advisors TX, LLC. "SAP GRC Risk Management has allowed our company to identify and quantify our operational and strategic risks, increasing transparency throughout the organization. As a result, we've been able more closely and accountably manage our business."

SAP GRC Global Trade Services: Streamlining Cross-Border Trade

SAP has expanded the capabilities of SAP GRC Global Trade Services to streamline cross-border trade and accelerate compliance with new trade and environmental safety regulations. Key enhancements to SAP GRC Global Trade Services include:

-- New integration between SAP GRC Global Trade Services and the SAP(R) Environmental, Health, and Safety application help customers automatically identify any hazardous materials and ensure compliance with regulatory agencies. After materials are identified, the solution automatically triggers the alerts and documentation needed to comply with agencies, including European Union-based Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals (REACH). -- Expanded certifications to manage country-specific customs processes. With significantly more country-specific certifications than other global trade management solution providers, SAP is uniquely positioned to help customers to navigate and expand trade relations.

"Having already tested the new enhancements in SAP GRC Global Trade Services, Heraeus is looking forward to the new features that will help us successfully manage country-specific regulations," said Dr. Muller-Schafer, compliance manager, GTS and Customs at Heraeus, a global manufacturer and trader of precious metals and special materials. "We are a globally active precious metal and technology group. To keep our global trade business moving efficiently and compliantly, we need to clearly communicate any declarations to German customs. SAP solutions for GRC have been critical in helping us run our international trade smoothly and accountably, and the new features will help us continue and expand this success."

"We continue to see unprecedented market adoption of our GRC solutions, with customers across all major industries and regions using our solution set as the foundation of a unified, cross-enterprise GRC strategy," said Narina Sippy, SVP and GM, Governance, Risk and Compliance, SAP. "The rich, robust product capabilities we're delivering today further strengthen our ability to help our customers -- whether in the boardroom or at the line-of-business level -- to take a holistic view of their enterprise risks and controls in order to establish transparency and accountability, drive corporate strategy and performance, and boost shareholder value."

Availability All SAP solutions for GRC are available to customers by end of March 2008. About SAP(R) Solutions for GRC

SAP(R) solutions for governance, risk and compliance (SAP solutions for GRC) help to enable corporate accountability by providing operational transparency and evidence that an organization conducts business within ethical standards and regulatory mandates. SAP solutions for GRC instill proper executive oversight, expose and mitigate risks, and implement controls to ensure compliance with regulations and corporate policy. SAP's unified approach to GRC overcomes key corporate accountability challenges across disconnected systems, regions and functions. SAP solutions for GRC are enabled across SAP and non-SAP systems, working together with GRC ecosystem partner content, technology and applications to provide the most effective solution for governance, risk and compliance available today. For more information about SAP solutions for GRC, please visit http://www.sap.com/grc.

About SAP

SAP is the world's leading provider of business software*. Today, more than 46,100 customers in more than 120 countries run SAP(R) applications-from distinct solutions addressing the needs of small businesses and midsize companies to suite offerings for global organizations. Powered by the SAP NetWeaver(R) technology platform to drive innovation and enable business change, SAP software helps enterprises of all sizes around the world improve customer relationships, enhance partner collaboration and create efficiencies across their supply chains and business operations. SAP solution portfolios support the unique business processes of more than 25 industries, including high tech, retail, financial services, healthcare and the public sector. With subsidiaries in more than 50 countries, the company is listed on several exchanges, including the Frankfurt stock exchange and NYSE under the symbol "SAP." (Additional information at http://www.sap.com/)

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Lighting Science Group Corporation Announces Resignation of Director and Vice Chairman

DALLAS, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Lighting Science Group Corporation (the "Company") (BULLETIN BOARD: LSCG) , a leading developer and integrator of energy efficient lighting solutions using LED technology, today announced that Ron Lusk, the Company's Vice Chairman and a director, has resigned as a director and employee of the Company. In connection with his resignation, the Company and Mr. Lusk have entered into a separation agreement and an agreement pursuant to which the Company will sell to Mr. Lusk on an exclusive basis LED fixtures for use in commercial indoor parking garages sold through parking lot management companies. "We thank Ron for his years of service and look forward to working with him to increase the adoption of LED lighting for indoor parking garages," said Govi Rao, the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

About Lighting Science Group Corporation

Lighting Science Group Corporation (http://www.lsgc.com/) designs and sells highly energy efficient and environmentally friendly lighting solutions based on its proprietary Optimized Digital Lighting(R) (ODL(R)) technology in consumer and professional applications. The Company's patented and patent- pending designs in power management, thermal management, manufacturing processes and other areas reduce lighting systems' energy consumption while delivering immediate cost savings and environmental benefits to the end-user.

LED Holdings, a portfolio company of Pegasus Capital Advisors (http://www.pcalp.com/) holds a majority of the issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock of Lighting Science Group Corporation. Pegasus Capital Advisors is a private equity fund manager with offices in New York, New York and Cos Cob, Connecticut. Founded in 1995, Pegasus provides capital to middle market companies across a wide range of industries, with particular focus on businesses that make a meaningful contribution to society by positively affecting the environment, contributing to sustainability and enabling healthy living.

"Lighting Science," "Optimized Digital Lighting," "ODL" and the ODL light beam logo are registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The phrase "Changing the Way the World Sees Light" and the LSG concentric ovals logo are trademarks of Lighting Science Group Corporation. Readers should carefully review the risk factors described in documents filed by the Company with the SEC. Readers are specifically directed to the discussion under "Risk Factors" in the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1.

Media Contact: Investor Relations Contact: Lewis Goldberg Steve Hamilton KCSA Worldwide Lighting Science Group 212.896.1216 214.382.3650 lgoldberg@kcsa.com shamilton@lsgc.com

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MicroPlanet energy saving products being deployed on commercial buildings at Kapalua ResortStock Listing: MP:TSXV Stock Listing (US): MCTYF: OTC Outstanding Shares: 29.9 million Web Site: www.microplanet.com

SEATTLE, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MicroPlanet, (MP:TSXV & MCTYF:OTC) a clean technology, energy conservation company, announced today that Maui Land & Pineapple Company has placed an order to install MicroPlanet systems to save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions on commercial buildings located at the Kapalua Resort in Hawaii. The initial order for the first phase of the project is for 14 systems and valued at approximately $350,000. Deliveries are expected to begin in June, 2008.

Maui Land & Pineapple conducted a pilot program over a six month period to test the effectiveness of MicroPlanet products on its commercial facilities at the Kapalua Resort. The results of the pilot indicated the MicroPlanet technology saved an average of 12.87% on kWh consumption and reduced kVAR (demand) by 34.48%.

The Kapalua Resort is a 23,000-acre, master-planned community with approximately 1,200 commercial and residential buildings set amidst a working pineapple plantation on Maui's northwest coast. "Maui Land & Pineapple Company's commitment to energy conservation and sustainability practices at Kapalua represents a large scale commercial opportunity for MicroPlanet. We look forward to working with Maui L&P at these sites and on their other buildings over the next few years to help them meet their conservation objectives," said Bruce Lisanti, President and CEO of MicroPlanet.

"The results of the Kapalua pilot tests and the subsequent initial commercial order, is validation that our new commercial 3-Phase products are being rapidly adopted to reduce energy consumption and lower electrical bills. MicroPlanet's products are now being deployed on a large scale by both businesses and utilities as a cost effective way to save energy, improve power quality and reduce greenhouse emissions," concluded Lisanti.

MicroPlanet has signed multiple pilot agreements in 2007 and 2008 with major fast food, grocery and convenience store chains to install systems throughout the US. The results of these pilots are showing that this technology can reduce energy consumption in commercial environments from 5% to 12%, without requiring customers to make any other changes in behavior or equipment.

About MicroPlanet Technology Corp.

MicroPlanet's technology helps to reduce the total amount of energy we need to produce by significantly increasing the efficiency of the electric grid. MicroPlanet's products dynamically manage the voltage delivered to a business or home to optimal levels, which saves energy, lowers electricity bills and helps reduce greenhouse emissions. The Company's products also reduce peak period demand and can improve utility services. In areas where substantial energy is generated from wind and solar, MicroPlanet systems also help to balance the voltage levels, improving the power quality for residential and commercial users." MicroPlanet website: http://www.microplanet.com/.

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NEC Announces Full-Scale Introduction of IPTV Business for Communication CarriersNEC targets 50 billion yen in sales after 3 years

TOKYO, March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- NEC Corporation today announced that it will launch full-scale IPTV business with high-profile NGN (Next Generation Networks) carrier applications. Providing End-to-End IPTV solutions and video delivery systems to communication carriers, NEC will expand this business to the international market. The company will draw on its NGN know-how and extensive experience with broadcasting technology to deliver highly competitive solutions predicted to generate 50 billion yen in sales by 2010.

NEC intends to adopt the following initiatives to accompany full-scale introduction of the new services.

1. Delivery of End-to-End IPTV solutions using NEC products, from network architecture to delivery servers and household terminals, in a "Full Line Full Layer" approach. This will make it possible to guarantee the Quality of Service (QoS), Quality of Experience (QoE) and advanced security demanded by carriers and users alike and achieve high-quality and convenient interactive services. 2. Release of the "NC7500-VD" video delivery server (VoD server) in April as the core system for new IPTV solutions. This server will deliver continuous video-on-demand services with carrier-grade reliability. In addition, in-built contents protection functions will safeguard intellectual property rights and satisfy even the most robust security needs. 3. Adoption of CASCADE's "QualiTVision*" middleware which has enabled IPTV deployments in Hong Kong and Thailand to offer such advanced video solutions as time shifting, Network PVR** and interactive services.

"IPTV is a video delivery service that uses the IP network. With the addition of NGN we can provide a variety of services, including high-grade video-on-demand (VoD) and value-added information services", says Dr. Botaro Hirosaki, Executive Vice President of NEC. "NEC aims to expand services and meet carrier demands for smooth migration from current services and advanced service architecture incorporating NGN capabilities by providing next- generation IPTV solutions that couple our extensive technical achievements in broadcasting with our core competence in the area of IT/Network integration."

The IPTV solutions announced today will be showcased at the NEC booth at the "IPTV World Forum 2008" in London from March 12 - 14.

About NEC Corporation

NEC Corporation is one of the world's leading providers of Internet, broadband network and enterprise business solutions dedicated to meeting the specialized needs of its diverse and global base of customers. NEC delivers tailored solutions in the key fields of computer, networking and electron devices, by integrating its technical strengths in IT and Networks, and by providing advanced semiconductor solutions through NEC Electronics Corporation. The NEC Group employs more than 150,000 people worldwide. For additional information, please visit the NEC home page at: http://www.nec.com/

Notes * QualiTVision is middleware produced by CASCADE Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of PCCW Limited , Hong Kong's leading communications carrier. ** Network PVR (Personal Video Recorder): A service that stores data recorded by users of a video entertainment service on a network for viewing at a later time.

NEC Corporation

CONTACT: Takehiko Kato, +81-3-3798-6511, t-kato@cj.jp.nec.com, or Kazuko
Andersen, +1-212-326-2502, Kazuko.andersen@necam.com

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

Intelligroup Reports Fourth Quarter Financial Results

EDISON, N.J., March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Intelligroup Inc., a consulting, business optimization, and outsourcing firm serving global corporations, today reported results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2007.

Fourth Quarter Highlights - Revenue growth: Revenue grew marginally quarter over quarter and 19.6% year over year. - Gross Margin: Gross margin improved 1.7 percentage points quarter over quarter and 7.5 percentage points year over year. - Operating Margin: Operating margin improved by 2.7 percentage points quarter over quarter and 16.4 percentage points year over year. - Utilization rates: Utilization rates improved slightly to 69% in the fourth quarter of 2007 from 68% in the fourth quarter of 2006 but decreased slightly sequentially from 70% for the third quarter of 2007. - New Customers: 40 new customers were added globally in the fourth quarter of 2007. Fourth Quarter Performance

The Company reported fourth quarter 2007 revenues of $38.3 million, which marks a slight increase from $38.0 million in the third quarter of 2007 and a 19.6% increase from $32.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2006. The Company's average onsite bill rates increased by 2% in the fourth quarter of 2007 as compared with the third quarter of 2007 and the fourth quarter of 2006, while the Company's average offshore rates were relatively flat in the fourth quarter of 2007 as compared with the third quarter of 2007 and the fourth quarter of 2006. The Company's gross margin increased to 30.8% for the fourth quarter of 2007 as compared with 29.1% in the third quarter of 2007. Due to its focus on effective cost management strategies, the Company's gross margin improved substantially from 23.3% in the fourth quarter of 2006 to 30.8% for the fourth quarter of 2007. The Company reported operating income from continuing operations of $3.1 million, which marks a 49% increase from $2.1 million in the third quarter of 2007 and 219% increase from an operating loss of $2.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2006.

Full year performance:

The Company reported revenue of $145.1 million for the fiscal year 2007 which is a 15.8% increase from revenue of $125.3 million for the fiscal year 2006. The Company reported gross margin of 27.4% for fiscal 2007 which is relatively flat as compared with 27.3% for fiscal year 2006. The Company's operating performance improved by $6.5 million from an operating loss of $3.3 million in fiscal year 2006 to operating income of $3.2 million in fiscal 2007.

ABOUT INTELLIGROUP

Intelligroup is a vertically-led ERP focused life cycle management partner serving global corporations as well as public sector clients. Its proven Global delivery model has enabled customers to accelerate results and reduce costs significantly. With deep expertise in industry-specific enterprise solutions, Intelligroup has earned a reputation for consistently exceeding client expectations. Intelligroup develops implements and supports IT solutions for some of the largest U.S. school systems and global corporations including GE, Hershey, Abbott Labs, Eastman Chemical, Hitachi, and Kimball International.

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT

Certain statements contained herein, including statements regarding the development of services and markets and future demand for services and other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, are forward- looking statements (as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995).

Such forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties; consequently, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied thereby. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, variability of quarterly operating results, continued uncertainty of the IT market and revenues derived from application management business, uncertainty in revenues for traditional professional services offerings, loss of one or more significant customers, reliance on large projects, concentration of revenue, unanticipated costs associated with continued litigation, ability to attract and retain professional staff, dependence on key personnel, ability to manage growth effectively, risks associated with strategic partnerships, various project-associated risks, including termination with short notice, substantial competition, general economic conditions, risks associated with intellectual property rights, risks associated with international operations and other risk factors detailed under the caption "Risk Factors" in Intelligroup's annual report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2007. Intelligroup disclaims any intention or obligation to update forward looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this press release.

Intelligroup and the Intelligroup logo are registered trademarks and 'Creating the Intelligent Enterprise', 4Sight, 4Sight Plus, ASPPlus, myADVISOR, ASPPlus Power Upgrade Services and Uptimizer are service marks of Intelligroup in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks and company names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

INTELLIGROUP, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND 2006 (in thousands except par value) December 31, December 31, 2007 2006 Unaudited Audited ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $8,419 $12,277 Short-term investments - 2,227 Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,240 and $991 at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively 24,493 20,477 Unbilled services, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $911 and $891 at December 31, 2007 and 2006 11,393 9,464 Deferred tax asset, current portion 589 390 Prepaid expenses and Prepaid Taxes 1,567 957 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,965 1,466 Total current assets 48,426 47,258 Property and equipment, net 6,470 5,472 Goodwill and Intangibles 3,034 - Restricted Cash 4,848 - Deferred taxes and other assets 2,684 1,813 Total assets $65,462 $54,543 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES Line of credit borrowings $6,566 $4,959 Accounts payable 3,542 3,078 Accrued payroll and related taxes 11,645 11,301 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 4,878 4,695 Current portion of deferred revenue 3,345 2,294 Current portion of obligations under capital leases 457 483 Total current liabilities 30,433 26,810 Obligations under capital leases, net of current portion 375 552 Deferred revenue, net of current portion 691 686 Other long-term liabilities 579 101 Total liabilities 32,078 28,149 Commitments and contingencies Shareholders' Equity Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 5,000 shares authorized, none issued or outstanding - - Common stock, $.01 par value, 50,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and 42,160 and 41,933 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively 421 419 Additional paid-in capital 71,119 69,702 Accumulated deficit (40,789) (43,753) Accumulated other comprehensive income 2,633 26 Total shareholders' equity 33,384 26,394 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $65,462 $54,543 INTELLIGROUP, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (in thousands except per share data) TWELVE MONTHS ENDED THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, Unaudited Audited Unaudited Unaudited 2007 2006 2007 2006 Revenue $145,066 $125,309 $38,321 $32,032 Cost of revenue 105,351 91,104 26,535 24,577 Gross profit 39,715 34,205 11,786 7,455 Selling, general and administrative expenses 34,055 35,031 7,967 9,443 Depreciation and amortization 2,472 2,474 673 645 Total operating expenses 36,527 37,505 8,640 10,088 Operating Gain/(Loss) 3,188 (3,300) 3,146 (2,633) Interest income 133 27 89 4 Interest expense (792) (597) (233) (175) Other income (expense), net 1,155 1,300 400 (348) Income/(Loss) before income taxes 3,684 (2,570) 3,402 (3,152) Provision for (benefit of) income taxes 720 1,137 89 (811) Net Income/(Loss) $2,964 $(3,707) $3,313 $(2,341) Basic net gain/(loss) per share $0.07 $(0.09) $0.08 $(0.06) Diluted net gain/(loss) per share $0.07 $(0.09) $0.08 $(0.06) Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - Basic 42,026 40,179 42,109 41,933 - Diluted 42,115 40,179 42,538 41,933 Comprehensive income (loss) Net Income/(loss) $2,964 $(3,707) $3,313 $(2,341) Other comprehensive income (loss) Currency translation adjustments 2,607 578 219 1,260 Comprehensive Income/(loss) $5,571 $(3,129) $3,532 $(1,081)

Intelligroup Inc.

CONTACT: Pat Gray of Intelligroup Inc., +1-732-362-2206

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

Raytheon, VT Halter Marine and EG&G Team Pursue U.S. Coast Guard Fast Response Cutter-B

TEWKSBURY, Mass., March 11, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company , VT Halter Marine Inc., and EG&G Technical Services have teamed to offer the U.S. Coast Guard a proven, reliable and cost-effective vessel to meet the requirements of the Fast Response Cutter-B (FRC-B) program.

VT Halter Marine Inc. is a company of VT Systems Inc., and EG&G Technical Services is a division of URS .

Raytheon brings extensive experience and proven performance in ship and electronics systems design, development and integration. VT Halter Marine offers a proven design, consistent cost and schedule performance, and the shipyard capacity to meet the gap in the U.S. Coast Guard's fleet requirements. EG&G, a premier federal services contractor, provides integrated logistics support, training and system engineering services.

"Together, this experienced team is ideally suited to deliver a comprehensive, reliable and sustainable solution to meet the needs and requirements of the FRC-B mission," said Charles "Tom" Bush, Raytheon Integrated Defense System's vice president of Seapower Capability Systems. "We believe that we will be the Coast Guard's team of choice to deliver the critical capabilities to enhance the safety, effectiveness and efficiency of its fleet."

"This team brings a formidable legacy of experience, performance and success to the FRC-B pursuit," said VT Halter Marine's Chief Executive Officer Boyd E. "Butch" King. "We would be proud to partner with the U.S. Coast Guard to design, build and deliver a solution that meets the requirements for the Fast Response Cutter."

VT Halter Marine, the marine operations of VT Systems, is based in Pascagoula, Miss., and is a leader in the design and construction of medium- sized ships in the United States. VT Halter Marine designs, builds and repairs a wide variety of ocean-going vessels such as patrol vessels, oil recovery vessels, oil cargo vessels, ferries, logistic support vessels and survey vessels. VTHM shipyards have a 50-year shipbuilding history, having delivered more than 2,600 vessels to government and commercial clients in 29 countries on five continents. Of these vessels, more than 131 were patrol boats for domestic and foreign customers. For more information, visit http://www.vthaltermarine.com/.

Integrated Defense Systems is Raytheon's leader in Joint Battlespace Integration providing affordable, integrated solutions to a broad international and domestic customer base, including the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, the U.S. Armed Forces and the Department of Homeland Security.

Raytheon Company, with 2007 sales of $21.3 billion, is a technology leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning more than 85 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services. With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 72,000 people worldwide.

Contact: Carolyn Beaudry 401.842.3550

Raytheon Company

CONTACT: Carolyn Beaudry of Raytheon Company, +1-401-842-3550

Web site: http://www.raytheon.com/
http://www.vthaltermarine.com/

Avantium Selects TIBCO Spotfire as Platform for Enterprise BILeading scientific research and development company uses TIBCO Spotfire to deliver real-time performance reporting and analysis across the whole company

SOMERVILLE, Mass., March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Spotfire (http://spotfire.tibco.com/), a division of TIBCO Software Inc. , today announced that Avantium (http://www.avantium.com/) is using the TIBCO Spotfire DXP(TM) solution as an enterprise Business Intelligence (BI) platform. The TIBCO Spotfire DXP solution delivers real-time performance reporting and analysis across the entire company.

David Jim, Group Controller at Avantium, said: "Back in early 2007 we decided that we needed a BI solution to help us better manage our business. Not only in Finance, but also HR, Sales and Operations, as well as at an Executive Management level. Up until then we had been relying on monthly or quarterly reports printed out from our ERP system or exporting data to Excel, but these were historic documents and did not help our management on a daily or hourly basis when key decisions need to be made."

Avantium was already using TIBCO Spotfire DecisionSite(R) in its day-to- day research processes, and wanted to ensure that Spotfire DXP(TM) could fit company requirements for enterprise BI. To do this, the company set up a trial pilot project for a number of BI possible solutions, including Spotfire DXP, so it could compare results and delivery. "The Spotfire DXP solution was up and running in just half a day and delivering the results we had stipulated in our pilot project requirements, which was well ahead of the other suppliers. Spotfire DXP also provided the best results and flexibility. So we decided to extend our use of Spotfire rather than purchase a solution from a different vendor," said Erik Bergman, ICT team leader at Avantium.

The Spotfire solution went live in December 2007 and was rolled out to management and project leaders in Finance, Sales, HR and Operations, as well as the Executive team. Following internal consultations, Avantium set-out pre-defined reporting templates and allowed the users to modify according to their specific needs. This implementation provided the right information at the right time and in the right format, including those for more data intensive groups that needed access to data from a variety of different departments and business areas.

The benefits of implementing Spotfire are already evident. "We are noting a significant difference in the way that we can manage our business since we started using Spotfire," said Jim. "For example, there is real transparency on the sales side and it has also allowed managers to make informed decisions in real-time rather than having to wait weeks before they can access relevant information and data.

"Spotfire has made a real difference to us and we look forward to expanding our use of the solution in 2008 when we will implement email alerts to managers if projects are exceeding or deviating from budget. This will also allow us to have alerts sent if business performance is not meeting key performance metrics or targets so management can take the necessary action," he concluded.

Roger Oberg, vice president of product strategy for Spotfire, said, "In challenging times, competitive advantage comes from equipping everyone to quickly find new insights in the changing data they work with every day, not from static reports or traditional dashboards. Spotfire is optimized to provide the kinds of reports and real-time information that business managers and departments need. The fact that Avantium chose our solution over other BI tools shows that leading companies see the advantage Spotfire can enable."

About Avantium

Avantium is a leading technology company in the area of advanced high- throughput R&D operating in the energy, chemicals and pharmaceutical industries. The company develops products and processes in the area of biofuels, bio-based chemicals and novel crystal forms of existing drugs by applying its proprietary, high-throughput R&D technology. Avantium has demonstrated the potential of this technology by providing R&D services and tools to more than 70 companies worldwide, including many of the world's largest energy, chemicals and pharmaceutical companies. Avantium has approximately 100 employees; its offices and head quarters are based in Amsterdam.

About Spotfire

The Spotfire Division of TIBCO Software Inc. is a leading provider of enterprise analytics software for next generation business intelligence. Spotfire offers a visual and interactive experience that helps professionals quickly discover new and actionable insights in information. Distinguished by its speed to insight and adaptability to specific business challenges, Spotfire rapidly reveals unseen threats and new opportunities, creating significant economic value. Spotfire customers include industry leaders among the Global 2000 that have deployed Spotfire analytics to gain an information advantage over their competitors. For more information, visit http://spotfire.tibco.com/

TIBCO, TIBCO Software, Spotfire, Spotfire DXP, and DecisionSite are trademarks or registered trademarks of TIBCO Software Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. All other product and company names and marks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners and are mentioned for identification purposes only.

For further information please contact: Amy Groden-Morrison Penny Flood Spotfire, Inc. Ascendant Communications 617/702-1710 +44 (0) 7956 425 938 amy.groden@spotfire.com pflood@ascendcomms.net

Spotfire

CONTACT: Amy Groden-Morrison of Spotfire, Inc., +1-617-702-1710,
amy.groden@spotfire.com; or Penny Flood of Ascendant Communications,
+44 (0) 7956 425 938, pflood@ascendcomms.net

Web site: http://spotfire.tibco.com/
http://www.avantium.com/

Qualcomm Increases Quarterly Dividend and Announces New $2.0 Billion Stock Repurchase Program

SAN DIEGO, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Qualcomm Incorporated , a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a 14% increase in the Company's quarterly cash dividend and, effective immediately, a new $2.0 billion stock repurchase program to replace its previous $3.0 billion stock repurchase program, which had $2 million of remaining availability.

The dividend will increase from $0.14 to $0.16 per share of common stock and will be effective for quarterly dividends payable after March 28, 2008. This dividend increase raises the annual dividend to $0.64 per share of common stock.

"We are pleased to increase our cash dividend and expand our stock repurchase program," said Dr. Paul E. Jacobs, chief executive officer of Qualcomm. "We continue to execute on our strategic objectives, driving strong operating cash flows and enabling us to return capital to stockholders through stock repurchases and dividends." Since these programs began in 2003, the Company has returned $8.5 billion to stockholders through stock repurchases and cash dividends.

The stock repurchase program has no expiration date. The timing of stock repurchases and the number of shares of common stock to be repurchased will depend upon prevailing market conditions and other factors. Repurchases under this program will be made using the Company's cash resources and may be commenced or suspended at any time or from time-to-time at management's discretion without prior notice. Repurchases may be made in the open market, through 10b5-1 programs, in privately negotiated transactions, or through the use of derivative securities. The Company had approximately 1.6 billion shares of common stock outstanding as of March 10, 2008.

Qualcomm is hosting its annual stockholders' meeting on March 11, 2008 in San Diego, California. The meeting will be simulcast on the Company's website at http://www.qualcomm.com/.

Qualcomm Incorporated (http://www.qualcomm.com/) is a leader in developing and delivering innovative digital wireless communications products and services based on CDMA and other advanced technologies. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Qualcomm is included in the S&P 500 Index and is a 2007 FORTUNE 500(R) company traded on The Nasdaq Stock Market(R) under the ticker symbol QCOM.

Qualcomm is a registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Qualcomm Contact: John Gilbert, Investor Relations Phone: 1-858-658-4813 Email: ir@qualcomm.com

Qualcomm Incorporated

CONTACT: John Gilbert, Investor Relations of Qualcomm Incorporated,
+1-858-658-4813, ir@qualcomm.com

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

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