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Companies news of 2008-03-17 (page 3)

  • Axial Vector Clarifies Recently Announced Standstill Agreement
  • CBS Television Stations Launch First-of-its-Kind Revenue Sharing Partnership With Local...
  • DigitalFX International Upgrades FirstStream Studio Allowing Video Communications from...
  • Access Systems Americas and Hop-on Settle Trademark Dispute
  • AT&T U-verse TV Brings Home Gold In Video On Demand ContentU-verse TV Customers Can Enjoy...
  • Wafer Level Chip Scale Packaging Forum Present at IMAPS in ScottsdaleGeneral Forum...
  • Current Technology's Celevoke to Exhibit at CTIA Wireless 2008 in Las Vegas
  • Circuit City Stores, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend
  • The FAFSA Application Just Got EasierMyRichUncle(R) Introduces Online Tool with Built-In...
  • Rhapsody Selects Droga5 and Optimedia US to Lead Advertising InitiativesDroga5 Named Ad...
  • RADCOM Plans Reverse Share Split and Receives Nasdaq Delisting Letter
  • Nam Tai Electronics, Inc. Files Annual Report - Announces Annual Meeting of Shareholders
  • Greater Rochester International Airport Contracts for PASSUR(R) Landing Fee Management...
  • Iomega Received Revised Unsolicited Proposal and Is Prepared to Enter Into Discussions...
  • Wafer Level Chip Scale Packaging Forum Present at IMAPS in Scottsdale
  • Présentation de Wafer Level Chip Scale Packaging Forum à l'occasion d'IMAPS à Scottsdale
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  • Convera(R) to Create Additional Vertical Search Sites for Incisive Media
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  • MadCap Software Unveils Roadmap for First Complete Native XML Family of Documentation and...
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  • Synopsys IC Compiler Routing Qualifies for TSMC's 45-Nanometer ProcessEnhanced Route Rule...
  • Microsoft Brings Software-Powered Videoconferencing to Desktops EverywhereCustomers and...
  • NightHawk Radiology Responds to CCTA Reimbursement Decision from Centers for Medicare and...
  • Tektronix Introduces Most Comprehensive Test Set for Next Generation DDR3...
  • ChoicePoint's MARI Introduces New Mortgage Loan Fraud Alert Service
  • China Industrial Waste Management Clarifies Reasons for and Effects of Restated Financial...
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    Axial Vector Clarifies Recently Announced Standstill Agreement

    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Due to an enormous number of calls and questions regarding its announcement March 10, Axial Vector Engine Corporation (Pink Sheets: AXVC) (Frankfurt: BAE1) wishes to bring more clarity to this press release. On Monday, March 10, Axial Vector announced a "standstill" agreement with Emirates International Capital Advisory (EICA) (http://www.emiratescapital.net/) precluding the sale of AVEC treasury stock for less than US$4 per share. It also precludes EICA from buying directly from any large shareholders. The Agreement does not, however, prevent EICA from acquiring shares on the open market.

    EICA Senior Managing Director Arash Masom stated, "As I said in the AVEC webcast on http://www.thegreenbaron.com/, EICA is a conservative investor and AVEC has matured to the point where we view it as a conservative, low risk investment for us, even at $4 per share. As the largest shareholder, we recognize our obligation to existing shareholders to minimize dilution, particularly when the stock is so deeply discounted. The March 10 announcement was addressing this point alone."

    Mr. Masom continued, "Hence, we will inject capital in a variety of ways, as evidenced by our recent announcements regarding the acquisition of AVEC's primary supplier and military development company Adaptive Propulsion Systems, the extension of US$45 million of credit to AVEC for a full scale production line for generator sets in Detroit and/or Dubai and the dedication of even more capital for financing leases for end-users."

    Director Masom concluded, "These obligations alone represent potentially hundreds of millions of dollars of commitment. We have the resources necessary to fully support AVEC's engine and small motor product lines as well and intend to commit additional resources as needed to expedite production and sales of all products."

    Mr. Ahmed Khalifa, Chairman of AVEC stated, "We are delighted with the commitment of orders for emergency power and stand alone power that AVEC's products received at the Water, Energy Technology & Environment Exhibition (WETEX) here in Dubai."

    Mr. Khalifa added, "We anticipate hosting a second webcast shortly and will summarize last week's order activities at some point this week and provide guidance going forward. The time and date of the webcast will be announced very shortly. In the meantime, pictures of AVEC's exhibit can be viewed under Press Room -- Gallery at http://www.axialvectorengine.com/."

    Axial Vector(TM) Engine Corporation is a publicly traded company (OTC Pink Sheets: AXVC.PK) that owns, develops and licenses proprietary intellectual property regarding unique internal combustion engine technologies. AVEC is applying these technologies to develop an exciting, new, smaller and lighter internal combustion engine that produces significantly greater horsepower and three times more torque on less fuel than conventional engines of similar size.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release may be deemed to contain forward-looking information. Any forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements, including statements as to industry trends, future economic performance, anticipated profitability, anticipated revenues and expenses, and products or service line growth, may be significantly and materially impacted by certain risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, failure to meet operating objectives or to execute the operating plan, completion, and other economic factors. Additional risks and uncertainties are described in the Company's public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

    CONTACT: Axial Vector Engine Corporation 503-471-1348 avec@emiratescapital.net One World Trade Center 121 SW Salmon Street, Suite 1100 Portland, Oregon USA http://www.axialvectorengine.com/

    Axial Vector Engine Corporation

    CONTACT: Axial Vector Engine Corporation, +1-503-471-1348,
    avec@emiratescapital.net

    Web site: http://www.axialvectorengine.com/
    http://www.thegreenbaron.com/
    http://www.emiratescapital.net/




    CBS Television Stations Launch First-of-its-Kind Revenue Sharing Partnership With Local Blogs and Social Media WebsitesMajor Advertisers Include AT&T and Liberty Mutual Insurance

    NEW YORK, March 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CBS Television Stations today announced the launch of the CBS Local Ad Network, a first-of-its-kind partnership between a major media company's television stations and local bloggers and social media Web sites.

    CBS-owned stations across the country are now syndicating local news "widgets" to a variety of blogs and hyper-local sites in the communities they serve. Each widget will feature top local headlines and images with links to the video and text stories on the CBS station's site. Included in the widget is a companion banner advertisement.

    The CBS stations will deliver real-time news feeds to the widget, allowing the content on the local partner sites to constantly change and update 24 hours a day.

    CBS stations now have the ability to offer marketers the ability to broadly and efficiently reach a local audience, while remaining attached to CBS station brand and content.

    In exchange for publishing the CBS local news widgets, owners of the local sites will receive a portion of the advertising revenue generated by the CBS stations, which will be responsible for selling the ad inside each widget.

    The recruitment and management of local blogs and social media sites that will form the core of the CBS Local Ad Network is being administered by SyndiGO, a new division of Seevast Corp., a leading provider of advertising networks and network enabling services. For more information please visit http://www.syndigonetworks.com/cbs.

    The CBS Local Ad Network already has received support from major advertisers, including AT&T (partnering with http://cbs2chicago.com/ and http://cbs2.com/kcal9.com), North Texas Honda Dealers (partnering with http://cbs11tv.com/) and Liberty Mutual Insurance (partnering with http://wbztv.com/ in Boston).

    "The CBS Local Ad Network again positions our stations at the forefront of an unprecedented locally focused venture," said Jonathan Leess, President and General Manager, CBS Television Stations Digital Media Group. "After first setting the standard for local news coverage online, our stations now lead the effort to engage other local sites -- and we invite them to share in the revenue. The CBS Local Ad Network also opens up exciting new avenues for our advertising partners to efficiently extend their reach to valued local audiences while associating themselves with our CBS brands and content."

    The CBS Local Ad Network has already been launched in Boston (http://wbztv.com/), Dallas/Fort Worth (http://cbs11tv.com/), San Francisco (http://cbs5.com/), Denver (http://cbs4denver.com/) and Chicago (http://cbs2chicago.com/). The roll out will continue over the next several weeks and also include the CBS-owned stations in New York (http://wcbstv.com/), Los Angeles (http://cbs2.com/ and http://kcal9.com/), Philadelphia (http://cbs3.com/), Minneapolis-St. Paul (http://wcco.com/), Miami (http://cbs4.com/), Sacramento (http://cbs13.com/), Pittsburgh (http://kdka.com/) and Baltimore (http://wjz.com/).

    About CBS Television Stations

    CBS Television Stations (http://cbslocal.com/), a division of CBS Corporation , includes 29 stations, including 16 CBS stations, nine affiliates of The CW, one MyNetworkTV affiliate and three independent stations.

    CBS Television Stations

    CONTACT: Mike Nelson, CBS Television Stations, +1-818-655-2156,
    mjnelson@cbs.com

    Web site: http://cbslocal.com/

    Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/185007.html




    DigitalFX International Upgrades FirstStream Studio Allowing Video Communications from Private Business DomainsHighly Affordable Online Video Tools Give Small to Mid-Sized Businesses the Same Capabilities as Mega Brands

    LAS VEGAS, March 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DigitalFX International, Inc. , a digital communications company, announced today it has released its enhanced FirstStream Studio that allows small and medium sized business users to send video communications from their own domain name. The Studio is a web-based suite of tools that offers a variety of robust streaming media marketing tools for strengthening client relationships, lowering advertising costs, improving return on investment, and reducing travel costs. The FirstStream suite of services significantly expands the business growth opportunities for the affiliate sales force of Digital FX International. Each new business client increases the revenues for the company and greatly increases the exposure of the capabilities of the Digital FX International business opportunity.

    The FirstStream Studio, available at http://www.firststream.com/, enables businesses to produce and showcase high-quality streaming video on par with those created for the largest corporations, but at a fraction of the cost. Starting at an affordable $69 a month (no contracts required), the FirstStream Studio provides businesses the ability to stream live -- public, private, or pay-per-view -- webcasts, manage incoming email, reply or create video email, create video on demand content, video podcasts and blogs, upload and store pictures, videos , music, and more. FirstStream solutions are all web-based and hosted by DigitalFX. Therefore, there is no need for the smaller business owner to incur capital costs or hire additional IT staff to manage their streaming video marketing initiatives.

    Among FirstStream's current users include Iowa Lions Eye Bank, Great Australian Wine Company, Coral Gables Congregational Church, Minnesota State University, Make It Happen Productions, and Visions Realty International.

    DigitalFX International Chief Executive Officer Craig Ellins said, "FirstStream's point and click solutions are extremely robust and cost-effective. For instance, businesses can conduct live webcasts complete with graphics, polling questions, and interactive chat, with instant archiving for immediate on demand playback. They can also manage all their email with their own domain name and stream video email through that account. With just a few clicks of the mouse, they can even upload their own video assets and transcode them, or convert them, into different media player formats such as Windows Media Player, QuickTime and Flash and post on their company website for a more professional and interactive viewer experience.

    "The FirstStream Studio offers an affordable all-in-one, robust streaming video platform empowering smaller businesses with video communications that normally would cost them thousands of dollars. No longer is the smaller business owner at a disadvantage against much larger competitors; FirstStream levels the playing field," Ellins said. "For companies marketing products and services, there is nothing that communicates better than a moving, talking picture, whether it's used by a real estate agent touring a home, a car sales associate demonstrating features to a potential buyer, or a clergyman spreading the word of the gospel."

    Ellins said, "Many businesses have already discovered that video communications provide for uniformity of message, shorter sales cycle and can reduce marketing costs by eliminating the need to mail product samples, mockups, tapes/CDs/DVDs. It even creates the potential for real-time customer feedback and can ease travel expenses."

    About DigitalFX International, Inc.

    DigitalFX International is a creator of digital communications and social networking solutions, as showcased on its social network http://www.helloworld.com/. The company develops and markets proprietary communication and collaboration services, and social networking software applications, including video email, video instant messaging and live webcasting. DigitalFX International, Inc. is democratizing the world of online streaming video and digital media archiving with its flagship product, called The Studio. The Studio is an affordable, cross digital platform web-based solution. Only the DigitalFX Studio brings together all this capability, simply and in one place.

    For more information about Digital FX please visit us at http://www.digitalfx.com/.

    To receive public information, including press releases, conference calls, SEC filings, profiles, investor kits, News Alerts and other pertinent information, please click on the following link: http://www.b2i.us/irpass.asp?BzID=1407&to=ea&s=0

    FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

    The information contained herein includes forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or to our future financial performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward- looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond our control and which could, and likely will, materially affect actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Any forward-looking statement reflects our current views with respect to future events and is subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to our operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity. We assume no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future. The safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 protects companies from liability for their forward looking statements if they comply with the requirements of the Act.

    DigitalFX International, Inc.

    CONTACT: Alison Simard, Media Relations, Stern & Co., +1-323-650-7117; or
    Investor Relations, Mike Flanigan or Ted Tackaberry, Communication
    Initiatives, +1-888-724-0208, IR@digitalfx.com, or Corporate Development, Amy
    Black, Founder and President, +1-702-743-9412

    Web site: http://www.digitalfx.com/
    http://www.b2i.us/irpass.asp?BzID=1407&to=ea&s=0
    http://www.firststream.com/
    http://www.helloworld.com/




    Access Systems Americas and Hop-on Settle Trademark Dispute

    IRVINE, Calif., March 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Access Systems and Hop-on, Inc. (Pink Sheets: HPNN) announced on February 26, 2008 that the Company settled its Trademark dispute with Access Systems Americas, Inc. (formerly known as PalmSource, Inc.). The dispute between Hop-on and ASA regarding use and registration of the GRAFFITI Trademark has been resolved by a confidential agreement between the parties. This case was in the United States District Court for the Central District of California.

    Hop-on will continue to own and use the Graffiti and Graffiti Wireless Trademarks in the categories designated on their USPTO Trademark application, which include mobile phones and providing wireless services.

    ASA will continue to own and use the Graffiti trademark for its handwriting recognition software, operating system software, telecommunication service software and other categories designated in ASA's Graffiti Trademark and trademark application with the USPTO.

    The reference to "Palm" in the February 26, 2008 press release was in error as Palm, Inc. is not related to Access Systems Americas and was not involved in any way in the lawsuit between Hop-on, Inc. and Access Systems Americas. Hop-on, Inc. regrets the error.

    About Hop-on, Inc.

    Hop-on develops and markets wireless phones and accessories for emerging market and other domestic carriers and is best known for developing the world's first disposable cell phone. Currently, Hop-on is expanding into value-added services, like mobile gambling and SMS wagering. Hop-on's exclusive software will allow users to stream live interactive feed from legal jurisdictions to play poker, blackjack, roulette and baccarat on personal cell phones.

    For more information, visit http://www.hop-on.com/.

    Certain statements in this news release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of Rule 175 under the Securities Act of 1933, and are subject to Rule 3B-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are subject to the safe harbor created by those rules. All Statements, other than statements of fact, included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding potential future plans and objectives of the company, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and other results and further events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Future events and actual results could differ materially from those set forth in, contemplated by, or underlying the forward-looking statements.

    Hop-on, Inc.

    CONTACT: Danny Coleman of Hop-on, Inc., +1-949-756-9008

    Web site: http://www.hop-on.com/




    AT&T U-verse TV Brings Home Gold In Video On Demand ContentU-verse TV Customers Can Enjoy Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Footage of U.S. Olympic Hopefuls Leading up to 2008 Olympic Games

    SAN ANTONIO, March 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T U-verse(SM) TV customers won't have to travel half way around the world to connect to the excitement of the 2008 Olympics. In anticipation of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, AT&T Inc. today announced AT&T Team USA On Demand, a new category of free Video On Demand (VOD) content exclusive to AT&T U-verse TV.

    AT&T Team USA On Demand features exclusive episodes and behind-the-scenes footage of U.S. Olympic Team hopefuls as they train for and compete in various sports, including gymnastics, beach volleyball, track and field, BMX, tae kwon do, swimming and diving.

    "The Summer Olympics is one of the biggest events of the year, and we're excited to give U-verse TV customers exclusive, front row access to their favorite Olympic sports and athletes," said Dan York, AT&T head of Programming. "The behind-the-scenes preparation and stories bring U-verse TV customers closer to Team USA as they cheer the team on to the gold."

    As part of AT&T Team USA On Demand, U-verse TV customers can now enjoy the AT&T Tips and Training program, an original production that provides fans access to sport-specific training tips from several elite U.S. Olympic Team hopefuls. AT&T Tips and Training program content is also available via the AT&T blue room (http://www.attblueroom.com/teamusa).

    AT&T Team USA On Demand will showcase episodes of "USA Gymnastics Behind the Team," which gives a behind-the-scenes look at the nation's top gymnasts as they prepare to represent their country on the world stage. The "Behind the Team" series includes interviews with current and former athletes and coaches, as well as video footage of training camps and competitions.

    As the 2008 Olympic Games approach, AT&T will provide even more exclusive Team USA content and footage to help customers stay connected to the competing athletes.

    AT&T is an official sponsor of the U.S. Olympic Team and provides significant financial support, products and services to the U.S. Olympic Committee. AT&T will also serve as the official telecommunications services partner of the U.S. Olympic Team for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Additionally, the company serves as an official partner of several National Governing Bodies, including USA Track & Field, USA Gymnastics, USA Swimming and USA Diving.

    All U-verse TV customers have access to the U-verse VOD library, which features a variety of free and rental VOD titles. U-verse TV VOD offers titles the same day as DVD releases, Spanish and international movies, classic and independent films, family and kids programming, television series on demand, and exclusive content.

    Customers who want additional information on AT&T U-verse TV -- or to find out if it's available in their area -- can visit http://uverse.att.com/. U-verse TV customers can get more information about U-verse TV programming and television events by visiting http://uverse.att.com/uconnect.

    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/.

    (C) 2008 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.

    This AT&T release and other news 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.

    AT&T Inc.

    CONTACT: Destiny Varghese of AT&T Inc., +1-214-665-1314,
    dvarghese@attnews.us

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




    Wafer Level Chip Scale Packaging Forum Present at IMAPS in ScottsdaleGeneral Forum Meeting, WLCSP Specific Tracks and Papers to be Presented

    SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Mar. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The WLCSP Forum today announced a general meeting to be held at the Radisson Fort McDowell Resort and Casino in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at IMAPS' 4th Annual International Conference and Exhibition on Device Packaging, March 17 through 20, 2008. The WLCSP Forum is also hosting two WLCSP specific tracks, featuring numerous technical papers and panel discussions.

    The WLCSP Forum's objectives are to promote the adoption of semiconductor devices using Wafer Level Chip Scale Packages (WLCSP), to establish industry sponsored "best practices" for their utilization and to establish strategies for migration to finer pitch WLCSP products. Members include industry leaders such as Amkor, California Micro Devices, Cypress, Fairchild, FlipChip, Infineon, Lord, Maxim, Nokia, Pac Tech, STMicroelectronics, Umicore and Volterra.

    WLCSP Forum General Meeting

    The WLCSP Forum will hold an open meeting on March 18, 2008, at 8 PM. The purpose of this meeting is to inform potential new members about the benefits of joining the organization, and to answer any questions or concerns. All those interested are invited free of charge. If you would like to attend this meeting, contact Richard Haas, info@wlcspforum.org.

    International Conference and Exhibition on Device Packaging in Scottsdale

    The WLCSP Forum will present two tracks on CSP reliability and manufacturing issues all day on Tuesday, March 18 at the IMAPS event. Ted Tessier, chief technical officer of FlipChip International, and a WLCSP Forum Board Member, will host these sessions. Go to: http://www.imaps.org/devicepackaging.

    Other International Events Planned

    The WLCSP Forum will be presenting papers, and will have a booth presence at the upcoming 2nd Electronic System-Integration Technology Conference (ESTC) in Greenwich, London, UK, on September 1-4, 2008, and at the IWLCP Conference and Exhibition in San Jose, California, on October 15-16, 2008. More information at: http://www.wlcspforum.org/.

    About the WLCSP Forum

    The Wafer Level Chip Scale Packaging Forum is a California, non profit, mutual benefit corporation focused on promoting the adoption of WLCSP semiconductor devices. Detailed information may be accessed at http://www.wlcspforum.org/.

    All trademarks are property of their respective owners.

    The WLCSP Forum

    CONTACT: Richard Haas of The WLCSP Forum, +1-408-934-3108,
    info@wlcspforum.org

    Web site: http://www.wlcspforum.org/




    Current Technology's Celevoke to Exhibit at CTIA Wireless 2008 in Las Vegas

    VANCOUVER, British Columbia and NEW YORK, March 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Current Technology Corporation (OTCBB: CRTCF) and MSGI Security Solutions Inc. (OTCBB: MSGI) today announced Celevoke, Inc ("Celevoke") will exhibit at CTIA Wireless 2008 in Las Vegas, April 1-3. CTIA Wireless 2008 is the premier event representing the $500 billion global wireless industry and the largest wireless show in the world. "We have Booth number 5238 and are well positioned in the M2M Zone," states Celevoke CEO Chuck Allen. "Importantly, we are nearing completion of a significant initiative, and believe we will be in a position to make a major announcement at CTIA which should be of interest to both exhibitors and attendees."

    "This is a perfect opportunity for us to introduce our proprietary Telematics solutions to prospective new customers and distribution channels around the world, as well as reinforce established relationships," states Current Technology CEO Robert Kramer.

    M2M Zone(TM) - Machine to Machine Wireless Communications

    The M2M Zone(TM) is where network operators, application designers, hardware manufacturers and end users come together to showcase wireless Machine-to-Machine communications products and services. The next evolution in communications, M2M represents a dynamic global market, which in North America is expected to grow 32% annually over the next 5 years, according to ABI Research. M2M solutions employ microchips to communicate location, status and other characteristics across Wide Area Networks. Applications include wireless remote control and monitoring of fixed and mobile devices for enterprise and consumer markets, in addition to sensors and RFID technologies. New services are emerging daily in Industrial, Manufacturing, Transportation and Medical fields as businesses realize the effect that device connectivity can have on their bottom line.

    About CTIA Wireless 2008(R)

    As the premier global event representing the $500 billion global wireless industry and the largest wireless show in the world, International CTIA WIRELESS 2008 brings together all industries affected by wireless technology for three days of intense learning and networking. Visit http://www.ctia.org/ctiawireless.

    About Celevoke

    Celevoke is poised to become a market leader in the projected $38.3 billion (by 2011) global market for Telematics (according to ABI Research), which is the integrated use of telecommunications and informatics. More specifically, it is the science of sending, receiving and storing information wirelessly via telecommunication devices. Celevoke has integrated Telematics and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) with sensing technology. This proprietary suite of hardware and software products enables users to remotely monitor, track, control and protect a wide variety of asset classes. Examples include people, automobiles and trucks, shipping containers and covert vehicles used for law enforcement and intelligence gathering in a global marketplace. In 2005, Celevoke acquired the assets of San Francisco based Televoke, Inc.; a telematics pioneer backed by Softbank Venture Capital, Cardinal Venture Capital, W.I. Harper Group and others, representing more than $15 million in funding. These assets provided the foundation for Celevoke's development of patented technology utilized today by Celevoke's many clients. Celevoke is a 51% owned subsidiary of Current Technology Corporation (OTCBB: CRTCF).

    The news release contains forward-looking statements concerning the Company's business operations, and financial performance and condition. When used in the news release the words "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "expect," "project," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such words. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and are naturally subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause such differences include but are not limited to technological change, regulatory change, the general health of the economy and competitive factors. Many of these factors are beyond the Company's control; therefore, future events may vary substantially from what the Company currently foresees. You should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.

    Current Technology Corporation

    CONTACT: CORPORATE, Robert Kramer of Current Technology Corporation,
    1-800-661-4247; or Jeremy Barbera of MSGI Security Solutions, +1-917-339-7134;
    or INVESTOR RELATIONS, Richard Hannon of Polestar Communications,
    1-866-858-4100; or Keith Fetter or Darren Bankston both of Piedmont IR, LLC,
    +1-678-455-3696, all for Current Technology Corporation




    Circuit City Stores, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend

    RICHMOND, Va., March 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Circuit City Stores, Inc. announced today the declaration of a quarterly dividend of 4 cents ($0.04) per share on the Circuit City Stores, Inc. Common Stock . The dividend is payable April 15, 2008, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 31, 2008.

    About Circuit City Stores, Inc.

    Circuit City Stores, Inc. is a leading specialty retailer of consumer electronics and related services. At February 29, 2008, the domestic segment operated through 682 Superstores and 11 other locations in 158 U.S. media markets. At February 29, 2008, the international segment operated through 779 retail stores and dealer outlets in Canada. Circuit City also operates Web sites at http://www.circuitcity.com/, http://www.thesource.ca/ and http://www.firedog.com/.

    (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010709/CCLOGO )

    Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010709/CCLOGO
    AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
    PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com Circuit City Stores, Inc.

    CONTACT: Bill Cimino, Director of Corporate Communications,
    +1-804-418-8163, Jessica Clarke, Investor Relations, +1-804-527-4038, or Patty
    Whitten, Investor Relations, +1-804-527-4033, all of Circuit City Stores,
    Inc.

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




    The FAFSA Application Just Got EasierMyRichUncle(R) Introduces Online Tool with Built-In Voice-Over Technology to Take Families Through the FAFSA Form Quickly and EasilyTime-Saving Tool Launched on MyRichUncle's New Website Featuring a Broad Suite of College Planning Tools

    NEW YORK, March 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Parents of soon-to-be college students will find that after the flurry of admissions applications subsides, they will enter the next phase of college planning: how to pay for it. The first financial aid form parents need to get on their radar screens is the FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, and today, MyRichUncle(R) launched its new online "FAFSA-Assistant," which includes a built-in assistant to aid in completing the form in an accurate manner that saves time as well. The FAFSA-Assistant is part of a growing suite of college planning tools MyRichUncle offers families as they prepare to pay for college.

    Students cannot apply for the many types of aid they may be eligible for unless they file the FAFSA first, yet for many families of college-bound and current college students, the application brings on feelings of anxiety and concerns about completing the 10-page form. In a paper last year, "The Cost of Complexity in Federal Student Aid: Lessons from Optimal Tax Theory and Behavioral Economics" from researchers at Harvard University, the application was cited to be longer and more complicated than the federal tax form. To address the time and complexity concerns of families, the MyRichUncle "FAFSA-Assistant" is an online form that offers the benefits of:

    -- A virtual FAFSA consultant in the form of voice-over technology, which provides tips and information to clarify many of the questions that often stump FAFSA filers, to get them through the form more quickly. -- Populates the FAFSA in its entirety and submits it online directly to the Department of Education. -- Electronic confirmation sent directly to the filer that the application has been received. -- Being free, unlike many sites that charge families money for similar assistance. -- Immediate delivery of an estimate of their Expected Family Contribution (EFC), the gap between anticipated aid and the total cost of attendance.

    "As the access point to many types of aid, the FAFSA application is a valuable first step for every family planning how they're going to pay for college. Yet, so many families we speak with experience everything from apprehension to panic over filling out the FAFSA properly," said Raza Khan, president and co-founder of MyRichUncle. "We felt it was important to introduce a meaningful tool that addresses families concerns as they embark on the financial aid process."

    Among the many advantages that families using MyRichUncle's "FAFSA-Assistant" will realize is the voice-over technology, which is akin to having a FAFSA specialist at your side as you fill out the application. The voice-over provides answers to the questions that tend to confuse filers of the form, which can sometimes lead to inaccurate FAFSA applications. The tips serve to clarify questions, provide context and define specific details so that filers can answer precisely. The consequences of having faulty information on the FAFSA range from processing delays to ineligibility for all funds that the student may qualify for otherwise.

    Another edge "FAFSA-Assistant" users will have is the early notification of an estimated EFC. While the amount of the EFC is generally a surprise for many families, who believe their ability to contribute is far less than the government estimates, an early estimation of this amount provides families with the opportunity to start planning and gathering information on the best funding solutions earlier than ever before.

    One of the most common myths about financial aid for higher education is that it is limited to lower-income families, and therefore the FAFSA may be overlooked. The fact is that every student is eligible for an unsubsidized Stafford loan, which carries a maximum fixed rate of 6.8 percent. Many students beyond that will qualify for a subsidized Stafford loan, which means that there will be no interest charged while the student is enrolled. The subsidized Stafford loan also carries a maximum fixed rate of 6.8 percent, but is dropping to 6.0 percent on July 1, 2008. There are also federal grants and work-study, and most states and schools use information in the FAFSA to determine eligibility for non-federal aid.

    MyRichUncle has just relaunched its new, information-rich website at http://www.myrichuncle.com/. Besides being the one-stop shop for borrowing for higher education, MyRichUncle has introduced several new tools that families are encouraged to use as they embark on the financial aid process. Designed to take the complexities out of college financing, the new suite of planning tools includes:

    -- MyRichUncle Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) Calculator, which is designed to help predict the amount that the student, and his/her family will be expected to contribute to the cost of education for one school year -- after grants, aid, scholarships, and federal Stafford loans have been awarded to the individual. -- Financial planning timeline, a scrollable calendar, populated with actions families need to take throughout the year as they prepare to pay for education -- Monthly APR Repayment Calculator, which provides families with straightforward information about the true cost of borrowing, as well as real repayment scenarios for private student loans. Because many borrowers are less than confident about choices they may make about private student loan borrowing, the Monthly APR Calculator is a great starting place for anyone not certain about the future obligation that borrowing will bring. -- Financial Aid 101, a presentation created to help families understand the process of paying for college and associated costs that can be surprising. This presentation was developed for and presented at select Princeton Review planning for college events.

    By providing tips, information and planning guidance, MyRichUncle hopes to help families in making prudent decisions when it comes to borrowing money to fund education. Families who have not yet filed their FAFSA are invited to use the free "FAFSA-Assistant". MyRichUncle believes families will find the "FAFSA-Assistant" to be a useful tool to provide them the help they need as they prepare for the financial aspects of college each year.

    About MyRichUncle(R)

    From its inception in 2000, MyRichUncle(R), the consumer brand of MRU Holdings, Inc. has been at the forefront of innovation for education finance, most recently focusing on the growth market of student loans. Since May of 2005, MyRichUncle has originated more than $400 million private and federal student loans using its breakthrough underwriting platforms and innovative technology to deliver competitively priced products and services to borrowers. In May 2006, the Company launched Preprime(TM), the first and only student loan that allows students to qualify for loans based on individual merit, rather than credit history alone. In June 2006, MyRichUncle launched its federal student loans with upfront interest rate reductions at repayment. Dedicated to reshaping the student loan industry to function in the best interests of students, founders Vishal Garg and Raza Khan and their team are committed to delivering the most innovative solutions for their customers. The Company and its founders have been recognized by Fast Company's Fast 50 (2006) and listed among BusinessWeek.com's Tech's Best Young Entrepreneurs (2006). For more information, visit http://www.myrichuncle.com/ .

    Available Topic Expert(s): For information on the listed expert(s), click appropriate link. Raza Khan http://profnet.prnewswire.com/Subscriber/ExpertProfile.aspx?ei=59062

    MyRichUncle(R)

    CONTACT: Karin Pellmann, VP, Public Relations, +1-212-444-7541,
    kpellmann@myrichuncle.com

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




    Rhapsody Selects Droga5 and Optimedia US to Lead Advertising InitiativesDroga5 Named Ad Agency of Record for the Rhapsody Brand; Optimedia US Selected as Media Buyer

    NEW YORK, March 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Rhapsody(R) America, the joint venture from MTV Networks and RealNetworks(R) offering the market's leading digital music service, has selected advertising agency, Droga5, and media buying and planning agency, Optimedia US, to lead the U.S. brand advertising and media planning for the Rhapsody service. Harnessing Droga5's creative expertise and Optimedia's strength in media buying, the companies are working together to create an innovative, multi-million dollar advertising campaign to build the Rhapsody brand and raise consumer awareness for Rhapsody's true "music wherever you are, whenever you want it" experience.

    (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070821/AQTU905LOGO-a)

    "The Rhapsody brand is poised for growth and we're confident that our partners, Droga5 and Optimedia US, will help us raise awareness among music fans about the best way to connect with the music and the artists they love," said Neil Smith, vice president of marketing for Rhapsody. "Droga5's successful track record working with hip, big-name brands and Optimedia's thorough approach to advertising across all media makes for a powerful combination that will maximize the effectiveness of our advertising efforts."

    "Rhapsody is a remarkable service that instantly changes the way you think about music," said David Droga, Creative Chairman of Droga5. "We're creating an integrated campaign that fully communicates the emotional power of the Rhapsody experience."

    The newest Droga5-produced Rhapsody spot begins airing this week and features music from the Indie-pop act Throw Me the Statue. The spot highlights all the ways Rhapsody weaves music throughout everyday life with a variety of Rhapsody-enhanced devices and will run through Q2 2008.

    The new Throw Me the Statue Rhapsody creative builds on the success of the recent Droga5-produced ad featuring emerging artist Sara Bareilles. That inspired ad captured the spontaneous and satisfying music discovery experience Rhapsody offers and drove unprecedented interest in Sara Bareilles on Rhapsody and reinvigorated both physical and digital download album sales for the new artist.

    Optimedia US will develop overall strategy for and the implementation of national broadcast, online and print media buys for Droga5-developed creative. The current wave of Rhapsody brand campaign television spots that combine the efforts of Droga5 and Optimedia US break this week and will appear on channels including MTV, VH1 and Comedy Central.

    Added Antony Young, president, Optimedia US, "Rhapsody is poised to be one of the most influential companies in the music business, and we are developing innovative media programs to drive adoption of this service by consumers."

    A second major Droga5-produced campaign featuring world-class directors will debut in Q3-4 over multiple Viacom properties, and will continue to showcase the Rhapsody experience along with the suite of innovative Rhapsody- enhanced in-home and portable music devices.

    Rhapsody delivers five million songs a day to music lovers through more consumer touch points than any other service. Through partnerships with industry leaders like TiVo, Philips, SanDisk, Logitech and Sonos, Rhapsody has created a complete digital music experience on the PC, throughout the home and on the go. Rhapsody offers consumers unlimited access to millions of songs, professionally programmed music channels and exclusive content from MTV Networks' premier MTV, VH1 and CMT music brands.

    RNWK-G

    ABOUT RHAPSODY

    Rhapsody(R) offers an integrated and immersive digital music experience accessible to consumers via their computer, portable music device and soon their mobile phone. Rhapsody is the exclusive digital music service for RealNetworks(R) and for MTV Networks' music and pop-culture brands in the United States. Rhapsody is a service of Rhapsody America LLC, a joint venture between MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom and RealNetworks .

    ABOUT DROGA5

    Droga5 (Droga5.com) is an independent advertising agency headquartered in New York. Led by Creative Chairman David Droga, the former Worldwide Creative Officer of the global Publicis Groupe. Droga5 clients include Unicef, Ecko Unlimited, Pernod Ricard, Esquire, TracFone, the New Museum of Contemporary Art, and VB beer.

    ABOUT OPTIMEDIA US

    Optimedia US (http://www.optimedia-us.com/) is a media agency that specializes in integrated marketing communications strategies. Its proposition is summed up in the expression "Never Settle, Never Stop ... " Optimedia is an agency that loves to challenge. With offices in New York, Dallas, Indianapolis, San Francisco and Seattle, Optimedia works on such clients as T- Mobile, Nestle, L'Oreal, Lancome, Sanofi-Aventis and British Airways. Optimedia is owned by Publicis Groupe, the largest media agency services group in the US. It is part of the ZO Worldwide Network.

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    PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com Rhapsody America

    CONTACT: Ronda Scott of RealNetworks, +1-415-934-2016, rscott@real.com

    Web site: http://www.realnetworks.com/
    http://www.droga5.com/
    http://www.optimedia-us.com/




    RADCOM Plans Reverse Share Split and Receives Nasdaq Delisting Letter

    TEL AVIV, Israel, March 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- RADCOM Ltd. ("RADCOM" or the "Company") (NASDAQ and TASE: RDCM) announced today its plan to request shareholder approval of a reverse share split of the Company's outstanding ordinary shares. The reverse share split will be undertaken with the goal of enabling the Company's shares to continue trading on The Nasdaq Capital Market.

    The Company received a notice from The NASDAQ Staff (the "Staff") on March 11, 2008 notifying the Company that it had failed to comply with the minimum bid price requirement of $1.00 per share, as required for continued listing by NASDAQ Marketplace Rule 4320(e)(2)(E)(ii). As the Company reported in a press release dated September 12, 2007, in September the Staff notified the Company that the bid price of its ordinary shares had closed at less than $1.00 per share for 30 consecutive business days, and that the Company, therefore, had until March 10, 2008 to regain compliance with the minimum $1.00 bid price per share requirement.

    RADCOM intends to file a request for a hearing before the NASDAQ Listing Qualifications Panel (the "Panel") to appeal the Staff determination. As a result, the Company's shares will continue to be traded on The NASDAQ Capital Market and will not be delisted pending the hearing date and a final decision by the Panel. A hearing date will be set by the Panel following its receipt of the Company's hearing request. However, there can be no assurance that the reverse share split will cause the Company to regain long-term compliance with the minimum bid price requirement and that the Panel will approve the Company's request for continued listing.

    About RADCOM

    RADCOM develops, manufactures, markets and supports innovative network test and service monitoring solutions for communications service providers and equipment vendors. The Company specializes in Next Generation Cellular as well as Voice, Data and Video over IP networks. Its solutions are used in the development and installation of network equipment and in the maintenance of operational networks. The Company's products facilitate fault management, network service performance monitoring and analysis, troubleshooting and pre-mediation. RADCOM's shares are listed on both the NASDAQ Capital Market and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange under the symbol RDCM. For more information, please visit http://www.radcom.com/.

    Risks Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

    Certain statements made herein that use the words "estimate," "project," "intend," "expect," "believe" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those that may be expressed or implied by such statements, including, among others, changes in general economic and business conditions and specifically, decline in the demand for the Company's products, inability to timely develop and introduce new technologies, products and applications, and loss of market share and pressure on prices resulting from competition. For additional information regarding these and other risks and uncertainties associated with the Company's business, reference is made to the Company's reports filed from time to time with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake to revise or update any forward-looking statements for any reason.

    Contact: Jonathan Burgin CFO +972-3-645-5004 jonathanb@radcom.com

    Radcom Ltd

    CONTACT: Contact: Jonathan Burgin, CFO, +972-3-645-5004,
    jonathanb@radcom.com




    Nam Tai Electronics, Inc. Files Annual Report - Announces Annual Meeting of Shareholders

    MACAO, China, March 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nam Tai Electronics, Inc. ("Nam Tai" or the "Company") today announced that the Company has filed its 2007 Annual Report on Form 20-F, which includes its audited financial statements for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").

    As a result of a change to Section 203.01 of the New York Stock Exchange Listed Company Manual, approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 21, 2006, the NYSE requirement for a listed company to physically distribute an annual report to shareholders was eliminated, allowing a company to satisfy the annual financial statement distribution requirement by posting the annual report, it is required to file with the SEC, on or by a link through its corporate website and by delivering its complete audited financial statements, without charge, to any shareholder who requests it.

    Nam Tai has posted its 2007 Annual Report on its website which can be accessed electronically at http://www.namtai.com/annual/07form20f.pdf. The Company will also deliver within a reasonable time after request a paper copy of its 2007 Annual Report, including its complete audited financial statements, free of charge, to any shareholder upon request. To request a paper copy please contact the Company by e-mail at shareholder@namtai.com or by written request to Unit C, 17/F, Edificio Comercial Rodrigues, 599 da Avenida da Praia Grande, Macao, Re: 2007 Annual Report on Form 20-F.

    Annual Shareholders' Meeting

    The Company will hold its Annual Meeting of Shareholders at 11:30a.m. (ET) on Friday, June 6, 2008 at the Peninsula New York, Tribeca Room, 3rd Fl, 700 Fifth Avenue at 55th St, New York, NY. The record date for voting is April 23, 2008.

    ABOUT NAM TAI ELECTRONICS, INC.

    We are an electronics manufacturing and design services provider to a select group of the world's leading OEMs of telecommunications and consumer electronic products. Through our electronics manufacturing services operations, we manufacture electronic components and subassemblies, including LCD panels, LCD modules, RF modules, DAB modules, FPC subassemblies and image sensors modules and PCBAs for headsets containing Bluetooth wireless technology. These components are used in numerous electronic products, including mobile phones, laptop computers, digital cameras, electronic toys, handheld video game devices, and entertainment devices. We also manufacture finished products, including mobile phone accessories, home entertainment products and educational products. We assist our OEM customers in the design and development of their products and furnish full turnkey manufacturing services that utilize advanced manufacturing processes and production technologies.

    Nam Tai currently has one Hong Kong listed subsidiary, Nam Tai Electronic & Electrical Products Limited ("NTEEP"). Interested investors may go to the website of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong at http://www.hkex.com.hk/ to obtain information specific to NTEEP. The stock code of NTEEP in The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong is 2633. Investors are reminded to exercise caution when assessing such information and not to deal with the shares of Nam Tai based solely upon reliance on such information.

    Nam Tai Electronics, Inc.

    CONTACT: John Farina of Nam Tai Electronics, Inc., TEL: +853-2835-6333,
    FAX: +853-2835-6262, EMAIL: shareholder@namtai.com

    Web site: http://www.namtai.com/
    http://www.namtai.com/annual/07form20f.pdf




    Greater Rochester International Airport Contracts for PASSUR(R) Landing Fee Management Solution

    GREENWICH, Conn., March 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Megadata Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: MDTA) announced today that Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) has purchased a subscription for the Audit module of the PASSUR Landing Fee Management Program. This PASSUR solution helps airports maximize revenue through increased control over their landing fee revenue, and helps ensure the landing fee program is implemented equitably and transparently for all airport users.

    "We had three objectives for improving our landing fee program: increased fairness, reduced effort, and greater revenue capture," said David P. Damelio, Director of Aviation of Greater Rochester International Airport. "The PASSUR Landing Fee Audit module is going to get our landing fee program where it needs to be, ensuring all our key goals are met."

    "We welcome Rochester Airport into the fast-growing community of airports who manage their landing fee programs with us," said Jim Barry, Megadata's president and CEO. "The airport industry has recognized that it needs to manage landing fees, and other key business metrics, in a more professional and business-like manner, and we're honored that it has embraced PASSUR as a key partner in that evolution."

    The PASSUR Landing Fee Management Program allows airports to take effective control over this critical piece of their revenue stream. It provides a clear, defined path for airports to follow -- from auditing, to online billing to replace airline self-reporting, and a complete professional services support package. More than 25 airports now manage their landing fee program with PASSUR.

    The PASSUR Landing Fee Audit Module gives airports access to the most complete, accurate and timely activity reports of arrivals and departures, based on the PASSUR radar system and integrated database of flight information, including detailed owner/operator information, maximum certificated weights by tail number, seat configurations, runway utilization, and other details in aggregate and by individual flight. There is no equivalent product on the market today.

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

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

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

    Contact: Ron Dunsky (203) 622-4086 (917) 587-9672 rondunsky@passur.com

    Megadata Corporation

    CONTACT: Ron Dunsky of Megadata Corporation, +1-203-622-4086,
    +1-917-587-9672, rondunsky@passur.com

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




    Iomega Received Revised Unsolicited Proposal and Is Prepared to Enter Into Discussions With EMC

    SAN DIEGO, March 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Iomega Corporation announced today receipt of a revised unsolicited non-binding indication of interest from EMC Corporation , in which EMC indicated that it is prepared to offer to acquire the outstanding common stock of Iomega for up to $3.75 per share, assuming a total of approximately 54.8 million outstanding shares, subject to completion of due diligence. The Iomega board of directors, after consultation with its financial and legal advisors, has determined that the revised acquisition proposal from EMC would reasonably constitute a superior proposal as defined in the previously announced share purchase agreement that Iomega entered into with ExcelStor Great Wall Technology Limited, a Cayman Islands company ("ESGWT"), Shenzhen ExcelStor Technology Limited, a PRC company ("SETL" and, together with ESGWT, "ExcelStor"), Great Wall Technology Company Limited, a People's Republic of China company ("GWT"), ExcelStor Group Limited, a Cayman Islands company ("EGL"), and ExcelStor Holdings Limited, a British Virgin Islands company ("EHL" and, together with GWT and EGL, the "Selling Shareholders"), on December 12, 2007 (the "ExcelStor Purchase Agreement"). Based on this determination and as permitted by the ExcelStor Purchase Agreement, Iomega's board of directors has authorized Iomega to furnish information to EMC and enter into discussions with it regarding its most recent proposal. Pursuant to the ExcelStor Purchase Agreement, Iomega must provide the Selling Shareholders with at least 2 business days notice prior to entering into discussions with or furnishing any information to EMC in response or with respect to the EMC acquisition proposal. Iomega provided such notice to the Selling Shareholders on March 14, 2008.

    Iomega's board of directors, together with its financial and legal advisors, will continue to evaluate all aspects of the acquisition proposal from EMC. While Iomega's board of directors has determined that the EMC acquisition proposal would reasonably constitute a superior proposal, it has not determined that a transaction with EMC is superior to the business combination contemplated under the ExcelStor Purchase Agreement as there are no agreed upon terms for a transaction with EMC.

    The EMC acquisition proposal is a non-binding indication of interest and is subject to completion of due diligence of Iomega by EMC and agreeing to terms for a definitive agreement. There can be no assurance that EMC will ultimately make an offer that Iomega's board of directors will determine constitutes a superior proposal or that Iomega and EMC will reach an agreement on terms regarding the acquisition of Iomega by EMC. Additionally, there can be no assurance that, if an agreement is reached between Iomega and EMC, the price per share paid by EMC will be equal to the price per share specified in EMC's current non-binding indication of interest.

    While Iomega's board has authorized Iomega to enter into discussions with EMC, there is no definitive proposal with terms and Iomega's board of directors has not approved, adopted or recommended an EMC acquisition proposal. Moreover, Iomega's board of directors has not withdrawn, qualified, or modified its recommendation with respect to the ExcelStor Purchase Agreement, or the transactions contemplated thereby, and the ExcelStor Purchase Agreement among Iomega, the Selling Shareholders and ExcelStor remains in full force and effect.

    As previously announced on December 12, 2007, pursuant to the share purchase agreement with ExcelStor and the Selling Shareholders, Iomega proposes to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding equity interests in ExcelStor, from the Selling Shareholders, in exchange for a number of shares of Iomega's common stock (utilizing the treasury stock method) that will represent, in the aggregate, approximately 60% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Iomega immediately following the completion of the transactions. Iomega and the Selling Stockholders are in the process of preparing the required filings for obtaining the necessary regulatory and stockholder approvals for the business combination.

    As required by the ExcelStor Purchase Agreement, before entering into discussions with or furnishing any information to EMC, Iomega will execute a confidentiality agreement with EMC. As a matter of policy, and consistent with its obligations under the ExcelStor Purchase Agreement, Iomega will not be issuing any further press releases and will not be updating the market about the status of the EMC acquisition proposal or the course of any discussions with EMC until such time as further action on the part of Iomega is required, if at all, pursuant to the terms of the ExcelStor Purchase Agreement, nor will it comment upon any rumors with regard to the foregoing.

    About Iomega

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

    Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

    Statements contained in this release regarding the Company's disclosure of information to, and discussions with, EMC regarding their acquisition proposal, and any other statements that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All such statements are based upon information available to us as of March 17, 2008, and we disclaim any intention or obligation to update any such statements. Actual results could differ materially from current expectations. For a list and description of risks and uncertainties associated with the Company's business, see the Company's reports filed from time to time by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

    Important Additional Information for Investors and Stockholders

    In connection with the transaction with ExcelStor and the Selling Shareholders, the Company intends to file a proxy statement with the SEC. INVESTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE, BECAUSE IT WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Investors and stockholders may obtain a free copy of the proxy statement (when it becomes available) and other documents filed by the Company at the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov/. A free copy of the proxy statement when it becomes available may also be obtained from the Company, by calling Investor Relations at (801) 332-3585 or by writing to Iomega Corporation, Attn: Investor Relations, 10955 Vista Sorrento Parkway, San Diego, CA 91230.

    The Company, ExcelStor, the Selling Shareholders, and each of their respective executive officers and directors may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of the Company in favor of the transaction. Information about the executive officers and directors of the Company and their ownership of the Company's common stock is set forth in the proxy statement for the Company's 2007 Annual Meeting of Stockholders filed with the SEC on April 13, 2007 and the Company's Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 27, 2007, November 8, 2007, December 12, 2007, December 20, 2007, January 23, 2008, and February 5, 2008. Certain directors and executive officers of the Company may have direct or indirect interests in the transaction due to securities holdings, pre-existing or future indemnification arrangements, vesting of options or rights to severance payments if their employment is terminated following the transaction. Additional information regarding the Company, ExcelStor, the Selling Shareholders, and the interests of each of their respective executive officers and directors in the transaction will be contained in the proxy statement regarding the transaction that will be filed by the Company with the SEC.

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

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

    Iomega Corporation

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

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




    Wafer Level Chip Scale Packaging Forum Present at IMAPS in Scottsdale

    SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, March 17 /PRNewswire/ --

    - General Forum Meeting, WLCSP Specific Tracks and Papers to be Presented

    The WLCSP Forum today announced a general meeting to be held at the Radisson Fort McDowell Resort and Casino in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at IMAPS' 4th Annual International Conference and Exhibition on Device Packaging, March 17 through 20, 2008. The WLCSP Forum is also hosting two WLCSP specific tracks, featuring numerous technical papers and panel discussions.

    The WLCSP Forum's objectives are to promote the adoption of semiconductor devices using Wafer Level Chip Scale Packages (WLCSP), to establish industry sponsored "best practices" for their utilization and to establish strategies for migration to finer pitch WLCSP products. Members include industry leaders such as Amkor, California Micro Devices, Cypress, Fairchild, FlipChip, Infineon, Lord, Maxim, Nokia, Pac Tech, STMicroelectronics, Umicore and Volterra.

    WLCSP Forum General Meeting

    The WLCSP Forum will hold an open meeting on March 18, 2008, at 8 PM. The purpose of this meeting is to inform potential new members about the benefits of joining the organization, and to answer any questions or concerns. All those interested are invited free of charge. If you would like to attend this meeting, contact Richard Haas, info@wlcspforum.org.

    International Conference and Exhibition on Device Packaging in Scottsdale

    The WLCSP Forum will present two tracks on CSP reliability and manufacturing issues all day on Tuesday, March 18 at the IMAPS event. Ted Tessier, chief technical officer of FlipChip International, and a WLCSP Forum Board Member, will host these sessions. Go to: http://www.imaps.org/devicepackaging.

    Other International Events Planned

    The WLCSP Forum will be presenting papers, and will have a booth presence at the upcoming 2nd Electronic System-Integration Technology Conference (ESTC) in Greenwich, London, UK, on September 1-4, 2008, and at the IWLCP Conference and Exhibition in San Jose, California, on October 15-16, 2008. More information at: http://www.wlcspforum.org.

    About the WLCSP Forum

    The Wafer Level Chip Scale Packaging Forum is a California, non profit, mutual benefit corporation focused on promoting the adoption of WLCSP semiconductor devices. Detailed information may be accessed at http://www.wlcspforum.org.

    All trademarks are property of their respective owners.

    Web site: http://www.wlcspforum.org

    The WLCSP Forum

    Richard Haas of The WLCSP Forum, +1-408-934-3108, info@wlcspforum.org




    Présentation de Wafer Level Chip Scale Packaging Forum à l'occasion d'IMAPS à Scottsdale

    SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, March 17 /PRNewswire/ --

    - Réunion générale du forum, présentations et ateliers spécifiques de WLCSP

    WLCSP Forum a annoncé aujourd'hui l'organisation d'une réunion générale devant se dérouler au Radisson Fort McDowell Resort and Casino à Scottsdale, Arizona, le mardi 18 mars 2008, dans le cadre de la 4ème conférence et exhibition internationale annuelle de l'IMAPS sur le conditionnement des dispositifs, qui aura lieu du 17 au 20 mars 2008. Le WLCSP Forum organise aussi deux ateliers spécifiques avec de nombreuses présentations et discussions de groupe.

    Les objectifs du WLCSP Forum sont de promouvoir l'adoption des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs utilisant l'encapsulation sur tranches, d'établir les meilleures pratiques industrielles d'utilisation ainsi que de créer des stratégies favorisant la migration vers des produits WLCSP ayant un meilleur espacement. Ses membres incluent des leaders de l'industrie tels qu'Amkor, California Micro Devices, Cypress, Fairchild, FlipChip, Infineon, Lord, Maxim, Nokia, Pac Tech, STMicroelectronics, Umicore et Volterra.

    Réunion générale de WLCSP Forum

    WLCSP Forum organisera une réunion ouverte le 18 mars 2008 à 20h00. L'objectif de cette réunion est d'informer les nouveaux membres potentiels des avantages offerts par l'organisation à ses membres et de répondre à toute question ou inquiétude. Toutes les parties intéressées sont invitées gratuitement. Si vous souhaitez vous rendre à cette réunion, veuillez contacter Richard Haas, info@wlcspforum.org.

    Conférence et exhibition internationale de Scottsdale sur le conditionnement des dispositifs

    Pendant IMAPS, le WLCSP Forum organisera, tout au long du mardi 18 mars, deux ateliers sur la fiabilité et les problèmes de fabrication des boîtiers puces. Ted Tessier, directeur technique de FlipChip International, et membre du conseil d'administration de WLCSP Forum, organisera ces sessions. Consulter : http://www.imaps.org/devicepackaging.

    Autres manifestations internationales prévues

    Le WLCSP Forum effectuera des présentations et aura un stand au cours de la 2ème conférence Electronic System-Integration Technology Conference (ESTC), à Greenwich, Londres, R.U., du 1er au 4 septembre 2008, et au cours de la conférence et exhibition IWLCP à San Jose, Californie, les 15 et 16 octobre 2008. D'autres renseignements sont disponibles sur : http://www.wlcspforum.org.

    A propos du WLCSP Forum

    Wafer Level Chip Scale Packaging Forum est une société californienne coopérative à but non lucratif dont l'objectif est de promouvoir l'adoption de dispositifs à semi-conducteurs utilisant la technologie d'encapsulation sur tranches (WLCSP). Pour de plus amples renseignements, veuillez consulter le site http://www.wlcspforum.org.

    Toutes les marques commerciales appartiennent à leurs propriétaires respectifs.

    Site web: http://www.wlcspforum.org

    The WLCSP Forum

    Richard Haas, WLCSP Forum, +1-408-934-3108, info@wlcspforum.org




    McGraw-Hill Construction's Websites and Engineering News-Record Magazine Win Four Neal AwardsAmerican Business Media names Engineering News-Record 'Best News Coverage' winner, ArchitecturalRecord.com and GreenSourceMag.com are the 'Best Websites,' and ArchitecturalRecord.com wins 'Best Online Article or Series' award

    NEW YORK, March 17 /PRNewswire/ -- McGraw-Hill Construction's Engineering News-Record, the construction industry's leading source for business and technical news, received this year's Jesse H. Neal Business Journalism Award for "Best News Coverage" at the American Business Media's 54th annual Neal Awards held Friday, March 14th. ENR was selected for its coverage of the I-35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis, MN (http://enr.construction.com/news/special/bridges/default.asp). McGraw-Hill Construction, a unit of The McGraw-Hill Companies , also took home top awards for three of four Website categories, a major emphasis of this year's awards ceremony, including ArchitecturalRecord.com and GreenSourceMag.com as 2008 Neal Award winners for "Best Website." ArchitecturalRecord.com also won the award for "Best Online Article or Series" for its interview with Frank Stella, an American painter and architectural artist (http://archrecord.construction.com/features/interviews/0708FrankStella/0708Fr ankStella-1.asp) (Due to length of URL, please cut and paste into browser) and was a Grand Neal Award Finalist, the top honor bestowed.

    Called "the Pulitzer Prize of the Business Media," the prestigious Jesse H. Neal Awards recognize editorial excellence in business-to-business publications. The 54th annual awards were presented at a lunch hosted by American Business Media at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York.

    "Engineering News-Record and McGraw-Hill Construction's portfolio of Websites-GreenSourceMag.com and ArchitecturalRecord.com in particular- aim to provide the most relevant, accurate, timely and information-rich content to construction industry professionals," said Norbert W. Young, Jr., president, McGraw-Hill Construction. "It is a great honor to be recognized by the business media community and our industry peers as Neal Award winners. While these awards recognize well-deserved editorial excellence, I would also like to recognize all who work tirelessly at McGraw-Hill Construction to ensure quality behind the scenes, including our production, operations, design, technology, and sales teams. Congratulations on a job well done and for continuing to demonstrate to the industry that McGraw-Hill Construction truly does connect people, projects, and products," added Mr. Young.

    "GreenSource, our "newcomer," continues to raise the bar and provide exceptional editorial," said Robert Ivy, vice president and editorial director for McGraw-Hill Construction and editor in chief of Architectural Record. "Architectural Record and Engineering News-Record have a long, rich history, yet we continue to keep up with the times and what our readers expect from us. I am very proud of the editorial staff of our publications and the quality news they provide to the industry in print and online."

    About McGraw-Hill Construction

    McGraw-Hill Construction connects people, projects and products across the design and construction industry. For more than a century, the Company has remained North America's leading provider of construction project information, plans and specifications, product information, industry news, and industry trends and forecasts. In print and online, The Company offers a variety of tools, applications, and resources that easily integrate with its customers' workflows. Backed by the power of Dodge, Sweets (http://www.sweets.com/), Architectural Record (http://www.architecturalrecord.com/), Engineering News-Record (http://www.enr.com/), GreenSource (http://www.greensourcemag.com/) and 11 regional publications, McGraw-Hill Construction serves more than one million customers within the $4.6 trillion global construction community. To learn more, visit http://www.construction.com/.

    About The McGraw-Hill Companies

    Founded in 1888, The McGraw-Hill Companies is a leading global information services provider meeting worldwide needs in the financial services, education and business information markets through leading brands including Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, BusinessWeek and J.D. Power and Associates. The Corporation has more than 280 offices in 40 countries. Sales in 2007 were $6.8 billion. Additional information is available at http://www.mcgraw-hill.com/.

    McGraw-Hill Construction

    CONTACT: Kathy Malangone
    +1-212-904-4376
    kathy_malangone@mcgraw-hill.com

    Web site: http://www.construction.com/
    http://www.mcgraw-hill.com/




    Convera(R) to Create Additional Vertical Search Sites for Incisive Media

    VIENNA, Va., March 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Convera Corporation -- http://www.convera.com/ -- a leading provider of vertical search services for publishers, today announced that it will create additional Web sites for Incisive Media covering information technology and private equity verticals. Incisive launched its initial vertical search sites using Convera's Publisher Control Panel in 2007.

    (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20071119/NEM050LOGO )

    "We're very encouraged by audience reaction to the first wave of new vertical search applications," commented John Barnes, Managing Director, Digital Strategy and Development, UK & Asia, at Incisive Media. "The hosted platform enables us to customize and launch new search services simply by applying our existing knowledge of specialist audience needs via Convera's Publisher Control Panel."

    The contract extension will provide vertical search facilities for Incisive's vnunet portfolio which currently serves more than 5 million unique business users each month.

    Convera's self-service vertical search tools help publishers to achieve online revenues quickly and cost effectively.

    About Convera(R)

    Convera is the leading provider of search and advertising as a service for trade publishers and is the vertical search provider of choice for a growing number of specialist publishers around the world. Convera enables publishers to generate additional revenue by creating customized search applications for specialist audiences under their own brand.

    Convera site search, vertical search and lead generation applications can combine publisher proprietary content with an editorially vetted best of the Web for specific professional audiences, providing an authoritative and comprehensive search experience. Many of the world's largest publishers are working with Convera to accelerate their e-publishing strategies, meet growing online revenue goals and build loyal online professional communities.

    This release, including any statements from Convera personnel, contains statements about Convera's future expectations, performance, plans, and prospects, as well as assumptions about future events. The reader is cautioned not to put undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, as these statements are subject to numerous factors and uncertainties, including without limitation, business and economic conditions and trends; the ability to continue funding operating losses; fluctuations in operating results including impacts from reduced corporate IT spending and lengthier sales cycles; continued success in technological advances and development; possible disruption in commercial activities caused by terrorist activity and armed conflict, such as changes in logistics and security arrangements; reduced customer demand relative to expectations; competitive factors; and other risk factors listed from time to time in the company's reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results may differ materially from our expectations as the result of these and other important factors relating to Convera's business and product development efforts, which are further described in Convera's filings with the SEC. These filings can be obtained from the SEC's website located at http://www.sec.gov/. Any forward-looking statements are based on information available to Convera on the date of this release, and Convera assumes no obligation to update such statements. Convera(R) and the Convera design logo are trademarks of Convera in the United States and other countries.

    Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20071119/NEM050LOGO
    AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
    PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com Convera Corporation

    CONTACT: Todd Petruska of Burson-Marsteller, +1-212-614-4704,
    todd.petruska@bm.com, for Convera Corporation

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




    EFJ, Inc. Adds Over the Air Programming for DOD CustomerCustomer adds Project 25 compliant radios with Over the Air Programming to EFJohnson's IP25(TM) system

    IRVING, Texas, March 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- EFJ, Inc. announced today that EFJohnson has received an order from a US Department of Defense (DoD) customer to add the Company's subscriber radios equipped with Over the Air Programming (OTAP) to the customer's existing EFJohnson Conventional IP25(TM) infrastructure system.

    "Our focus is on innovating, designing, developing and marketing the highest quality secure communications solutions to organizations whose mission is to protect and save lives and we are adding our Project 25 compliant radios equipped with Over the Air Programming (OTAP) to this customer's Project 25 communications system," said Michael E. Jalbert, chairman and chief executive officer of EFJ, Inc. "OTAP enables you to provision new radio personalities without having to send the radios to a service shop. The radios are programmed over the air, which saves considerable time and administrative costs. These radios are interoperable with any other Project 25 compliant radios on their system." The Company expects to ship the order in the second quarter, Jalbert added.

    About EFJohnson

    EFJohnson is a leading provider of two way radios and communication systems for law enforcement, fire fighters, EMS, and the military. Founded in 1923, the company has a lengthy history of leadership in numerous communication industry standards initiatives and organizations and was one of the first developers of wireless communications products to be fully compliant with federal government Project 25 interoperability standards. EFJohnson offers a comprehensive portfolio of digital and analog radio communications solutions which assist in effectively and affordably managing the transition to digital P25 compliant systems. For more information, visit http://www.efjohnson.com/.

    About EFJ, Inc.

    Headquartered in Irving, Texas, EFJ, Inc. focuses on innovating, developing and marketing the highest quality secure communications solutions to organizations whose mission is to protect and save lives. The Company's customers include first responders in public safety and public service, the federal government, and industrial organizations. The Company's products are marketed under the EFJohnson, 3e Technologies International, and Transcrypt International names. For more information, visit http://www.efji.com/.

    Safe Harbor

    Certain matters discussed in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed, suggested or implied by the forward-looking statements due to a number of risk factors including, but not limited to, the level of demand for EFJ's products and services, reliance on contract manufacturers, the timely procurement of necessary manufacturing components, implementation of application software, successful integration of the system components, dependence on continued funding of governmental agency programs, general economic and business conditions, and other risks detailed in EFJ's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2007 and in the company's subsequent filings with the SEC. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release and EFJ undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

    EFJ, Inc.

    CONTACT: investor relations, Sally Beerbower of EFJ, Inc.,
    +1-703-744-7800, sally@qorvis.com; or trade press, Kevin Nolan of EFJohnson,
    +1-972-819-0710, knolan@efjohnson.com

    Web site: http://www.efji.com/
    http://www.efjohnson.com/




    MadCap Software Unveils Roadmap for First Complete Native XML Family of Documentation and Content Authoring ProductsMadCap Brings Together Authoring, Collaboration, Analysis, Translation and Multimedia Software into a State-of-the-Art Workflow Solution

    LA JOLLA, Calif., March 17 /PRNewswire/ -- MadCap Software, the leader in multi-channel content authoring and a showcase company for Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 and Microsoft XPS, today unveiled its roadmap for the first complete, native XML software family designed to solve all of a company's documentation and authoring demands. The MadCap family will include five new products: MadCap Blaze, MadCap Press, MadCap Team Server, MadCap X-Edit, and MadCap X-Edit Express, as well as enhanced versions of MadCap Analyzer, MadCap Flare, MadCap Lingo and MadCap Mimic. The tightly integrated MadCap family will provide companies with an end-to-end solution for developing and delivering content in print, online and on the Web -- and in their language of choice.

    The entire MadCap product family is based on a common native XML architecture to provide a complete workflow solution, from authoring and multimedia creation; to collaboration, reporting and analysis; to translation and localization. Unlike traditional documentation and authoring tool sets, which have been built on different proprietary platforms, MadCap's products are highly integrated to create a seamless experience for documentation professionals, translators, and other content authors.

    For example, let's say a human resources manager uses X-Edit to write up the details of a new health savings account plan. Those details could be published by marketing in a newsletter created with MadCap Press, added to the company print manual by a professional author using Blaze, and then later published on the intranet or company website with MadCap Flare -- all within a single workflow. Simulations via MadCap Mimic could show Web users how to access the benefit, and Echo could provide a link to a podcast of a question-and-answer session about using the health savings account. At the same time, MadCap Capture could provide screenshot examples for readers of the print manual. All the data could be stored in the content database of MadCap Team Server, so all content providers and authors could easily reuse and share information rather than recreating it. Variables in X-Edit, Mimic, Capture, Press, Flare and Blaze could automate the process of customizing plan details by region -- whether by state, province, or country. Where needed, MadCap Lingo could readily provide translation and leverage any prior translation work, without requiring any file transfers, preserving both the content and formatting.

    "So much company information is shared across a range of media -- the Web, newsletters, manuals, brochures, online Help, tutorials, and podcasts to name just a few. Yet too often, the complexity of using disparate tools based on proprietary technology makes repurposing content difficult, expensive, and time-consuming," said Anthony Olivier, MadCap CEO. "With our expanded MadCap software family, for the first time, businesses will have a highly integrated set of products, with all the reusability of XML, for easily and effectively delivering and managing corporate knowledge across all the channels required to reach employees, customers, partners, and others."

    MadCap Product Family

    The MadCap family features twelve integrated products for content development and delivery, collaboration, and localization. The solutions are based on the same common native XML architecture with Unicode support that drives MadCap's flagship product, Flare, the industry's first native XML multi-channel, single-source content authoring solution. In less than two years since its first release, Flare is already in use by 25 percent of technical documentation professionals, according to the Writer's UA 2007 annual survey of tools. All products also utilize MadCap's patent-pending XML user interface, which enables users to take advantage of the power, flexibility and integration of XML -- without ever writing a line of code.

    Authoring -- MadCap Blaze -- the new, next-generation authoring solution for creating long, complex print documents provides advanced authoring capabilities; output to multiple sources, including Adobe FrameMaker and PDF, Microsoft XPS and Word; and integration with MadCap Lingo, Flare, Capture, Analyzer, and X-Edit. -- MadCap Flare 4.0 -- the latest version of Flare for single-source print and online publishing offers "master project linking" of common elements across multiple projects; direct output to PDF and XPS; and enhanced print publishing with the incorporation of Blaze functionality. -- MadCap X-Edit -- the new robust document environment makes it easy for "occasional contributors" to create short documents, as well as edit and send documents to Flare or Blaze users for inclusion in projects. It also supports native PDF and XPS; and integration with MadCap Lingo, Flare, and Blaze. -- MadCap X-Edit Express -- the new light version of X-Edit is a free solution for sharing, reviewing, and annotating Flare and Blaze projects. -- MadCap Press -- the new XML-based page design and layout solution enables the design of traditional "glossy" media, including newsletters and magazines, using multiple article flows and graphics. It also uses variables and conditional text to customize content for different audiences; and supports PDF and XPS output. Collaboration, Reporting, and Analysis -- MadCap Team Server -- the new product automates and manages content across the enterprise. It features integrated source control and a content management database for leveraging content development efforts. It also enables authors to automatically schedule, build, and publish Flare or Blaze projects, as well as share and manage all localized content across the enterprise, facilitated and enhanced by direct integration with MadCap Lingo. -- MadCap Analyzer 1.5 -- the first software to proactively suggest document development improvements is being enhanced with several new reports and suggestions on how to improve products, including "index suggestions." It also offers easier installation via SQL Compact. It is integrated with Flare and Blaze. -- MadCap Feedback Server -- the current version is the first server-based feedback system that provides Web 2.0-enabled collaboration among team members and the readers of their documentation, including blog-style comments and ratings. It is also available as a hosted service, the MadCap Feedback Service. It is integrated with Flare and Blaze. Multimedia -- MadCap Mimic 2.0 -- the enhanced version of MadCap's software for developing intelligent software simulation movies and demos provides additional output support for Microsoft Silverlight and XPS, as well as Adobe AIR and PDF. -- MadCap Capture 2.0 -- the current version of MadCap's software for screen capture and graphics editing. -- MadCap Echo -- the current version of MadCap's Web 2.0 audio function software. Translation and Localization -- MadCap Lingo 1.5 -- the newest version of MadCap's XML-based, fully integrated translation memory system and authoring tool eliminates the need for file transfers in order to complete translation. Version 1.5 extends integration beyond Flare and Blaze to also include Mimic and X- Edit. It also offers enhanced support for the Translation Memory eXchange (TMX) format and third-party translation memory integration. Availability

    The beta version of Blaze is now available as a free 30-day trial release, which can be downloaded at http://www.madcapsoftware.com/.

    MadCap Flare 3.0, MadCap Mimic, MadCap Lingo, and MadCap Analyzer, MadCap Capture 2.0, MadCap Echo, and the MadCap Feedback Server/Feedback Service are available today. Pricing for currently shipping products ranges from $89 per license for Capture to $899 per license for Flare and $1,799 per server product license for the Feedback Server. MadCap's solutions are backed by a range of service and support options, delivered by MadCap's US-based team of Help content and technical documentation experts. Fees for maintenance support start at $449 per year.

    New and enhanced MadCap products scheduled for future release are MadCap Blaze, MadCap Flare 4.0, MadCap X-Edit, X-Edit Express, MadCap Press, MadCap Mimic 2.0, MadCap Team Server, MadCap Analyzer 1.5, and MadCap Lingo 1.5. Pricing for new products will be announced at the time of general availability.

    Customers who purchase current product versions along with maintenance support can upgrade to future versions for no extra charge. Customers without maintenance contracts can purchase product upgrades at a significantly reduced cost.

    About MadCap Software

    MadCap Software, headquartered in La Jolla, CA, is just a new name for a group of familiar faces that have been leading the technical writing and documentation community for over a decade. With its flagship product, MadCap Flare, MadCap Software is leading the documentation industry into the future. Through its strategic partner Microsoft Corp. , MadCap is delivering solutions optimized for Microsoft Vista, Visual Studio, and the .NET environment. MadCap is home to some of the most experienced software architects and product experts in the industry, including many former core members of eHelp(R) Corporation, creators of RoboHelp(R). Learn more about MadCap Software and its content authoring suite at http://www.madcapsoftware.com/.

    MadCap Software, the MadCap Software logo, MadCap Flare, MadCap Mimic, MadCap Capture, MadCap Lingo, MadCap Analyzer, MadCap Blaze, MadCap Press, MadCap X-Edit, MadCap X-Edit Express, MadCap Feedback Server, MadCap Feedback Service, MadCap Team Server, and MadCap Echo are trademarks or registered trademarks of MadCap Software, Inc., in the United States and/or other countries. Other marks are the properties of their respective owners.

    PR Contact: Rebecca Hurst Kinetic.PR for MadCap Software rebecca@kineticprllc.com 650-679-9282

    MadCap Software

    CONTACT: Rebecca Hurst of Kinetic.PR, +1-650-679-9282,
    rebecca@kineticprllc.com, for MadCap Software

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




    Dewitt County Sheriffs Office Purchases Stinger S-200's

    TAMPA, Fla., March 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Stinger Systems, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: STIY) , a leader in electro-stun technology today announced Dewitt County Illinois Sheriff's Office has purchased Stinger Systems' S-200 Electronic Immobilization Device.

    Captain A.J. Monaghan stated, "After extensive research regarding the Stinger and its competitor we like the Stinger better. After doing a side-by- side testing of the Stinger and its competitor and after seeing the difference in the dart spread of the two devices, we quickly concluded that Stinger was the best choice. Further, the S-200's overall features coupled with a price that will save our taxpayers money, confirmed our thought process that the S-200 is the right choice for our department."

    Stinger Systems provides electro stun products to many of the Department of Corrections facilities in the United States as well as the US Marshals and the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

    ABOUT STINGER SYSTEMS

    Stinger Systems, Inc., a leading provider of electro stun technologies, develops and sells a broad array of products utilizing advanced electro sparc- pulsed technology to police, corrections, and security sectors worldwide. http://www.stingersystems.com/.

    FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

    This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The forward-looking statements are based on Stinger Systems' current intent, belief and expectations. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Actual results may differ materially from these forward-looking statements because of the risks described in Stinger Systems' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of today's date. Stinger Systems undertakes no obligation to update or revise the information contained in this announcement whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances, or otherwise.

    Stinger Systems, Inc.

    CONTACT: Robert Gruder, Chairman and President of Stinger Systems, Inc.,
    1-866-788-6746, or info@stingersystems.com

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




    Synopsys IC Compiler Routing Qualifies for TSMC's 45-Nanometer ProcessEnhanced Route Rule Support Immediately Available to All Customers

    MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Synopsys, Inc. , a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design and manufacturing, today announced the qualification and immediate availability of Synopsys' IC Compiler for designs targeting TSMC's latest 45-nanometer (nm) process. The qualification by TSMC offers designers an assured path to design- rule-correct physical implementation. Multiple 45-nm designs utilizing IC Compiler with TSMC technology are already underway. The IC Compiler qualification validates compatibility with TSMC's process technology requirements.

    "We have worked closely with Synopsys across the board for 45-nanometer readiness," said S.T. Juang, senior director of Design Infrastructure Marketing at TSMC. "We recently announced the qualification of Synopsys' Star- RCXT parasitic extraction solution showing silicon-validated advanced modeling of key process variation effects at 45 nanometers and are now adding IC Compiler routing to the list of tools that have completed our qualification criteria."

    IC Compiler is Synopsys' technology-leading, comprehensive place-and-route solution in broad use today across a wide range of end-user applications and technology nodes. TSMC's qualification focuses on adherence to routing rules, which are one of the biggest variants in the transition from one silicon technology to another. The qualification process validates routing across multiple 45-nm test cases with utilizations up to 85 percent. The router must obey design for manufacturability (DFM) constraints, such as double-via cuts, and must produce a 100-percent design-rule-correct result, validated by the sign-off physical verification technology employed by TSMC.

    "In a 2007 survey of Synopsys users, 27 percent of the respondents indicated their next design will target 45-nanometer technology," said Saleem Haider, senior director of Physical Design and Verification Marketing at Synopsys. "Anticipating the coming transition, Synopsys' R&D group has been working with industry leaders in 45-nanometer design for several years, and today a high percentage of 45-nanometer tapeouts worldwide are driven by Synopsys' physical design technology. TSMC's qualification of IC Compiler for their 45-nanometer process is a key success in a string of achievements, and brings the advantages of 45-nanometer technology to a broader community of IC designers."

    About Synopsys

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

    Synopsys and Star-RCXT are registered trademarks or trademarks of Synopsys, Inc. Any other product or company names mentioned in this release are or may be the intellectual property of their respective owners.

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

    Synopsys, Inc.

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

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




    Microsoft Brings Software-Powered Videoconferencing to Desktops EverywhereCustomers and partners embrace Microsoft's open unified communications platform to reduce travel, preserve existing investments and increase productivity.

    ORLANDO, Fla., March 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today at VoiceCon Orlando 2008, Microsoft Corp. announced broad availability of its conferencing solutions and continued customer and partner adoption of its unified communications platform. Partners are embracing the platform to provide interoperable conferencing solutions, and today Polycom Inc. announced that it will make its videoconferencing systems work with Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 and Microsoft Office Communicator 2007. Microsoft also outlined continued customer adoption of its unified communications solutions and demonstrated some new technologies, such as low-cost high-definition videoconferencing.

    (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO)

    "I am excited at the enthusiastic customer and partner response to our unified communications launch," said Gurdeep Singh Pall, corporate vice president for the Unified Communications Group at Microsoft. "In the last six months, we have seen some amazing customer testimonials, triple-digit business growth and widespread adoption that are bringing the power of face-to-face, high-quality videoconferencing out of the boardroom and to the broader organization."

    Enhanced Videoconferencing Only a Click Away

    As of today, Office Communications Server 2007 and Office Communicator 2007 now work with conferencing systems from Polycom and TANDBERG -- which constitute more than 60 percent(1) of worldwide existing business conferencing systems. This openness means customers can get more value from existing conferencing systems while still benefiting from Microsoft unified communications software for instant messaging, presence and voice over Internet protocol (VoIP).

    Customers are also embracing Microsoft's innovative, low-cost videoconferencing solution, Microsoft RoundTable. In the last six months, more than 350 companies have deployed the 360-degree videoconferencing phone, and 55 resellers have taken it into 17 countries.

    "Office Communications Server and RoundTable allow us to improve collaboration and communication while traveling less; we know that has a positive impact on the planet, and that's important to us," said Robert Fort, vice president of information technology and CIO at Virgin Entertainment Group. "With an entry point of $3,000 per device and simple plug-and-play operation, we can widely deploy devices to make conferencing available to everyone."

    Customers Benefiting From Unified Communications

    More than 140 companies have shared their success and published case studies about their Microsoft unified communications deployments since Microsoft launched its platform last October. Details are available at http://www.microsoft.com/casestudies. Companies such as Dow Corning Corp. have deployed the system to thousands of users for VoIP, webconferencing and videoconferencing, e-mail, voice mail, instant messaging and presence. These companies are reporting cost and travel savings as well as dramatic productivity gains.

    "Office Communications Server 2007 delivers the next-generation communications capability to provide instant presence information that reduces contact latency. Then people have rich functionality -- IM, webconferencing, VoIP -- to have engaging conversations," said Steve Hershauer, IT architect and engineer at Dow Corning. "As such, this fundamentally changes the way our internal peers and business partners communicate, and increases overall productivity for everyone and has a macro-productivity effect on the processes they touch."

    Partners Innovating With Microsoft's Open Unified Communications Platform

    GE Healthcare's imaging collaboration will also demo a conceptual prototype being built using Microsoft's Office Communications Server. This technology, when available, could provide physicians with communication features channeled directly through a unified device, for radiologists this being the Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS).

    "We continue to look for opportunities across adjacent areas to optimize productivity, quality and innovation within the clinical setting," said Prakash Mahesh, global manager of Advanced Technologies, GE Healthcare IT. "The concept prototype from Microsoft and GE Healthcare IT, when available, could bridge an important industry gap for physicians and radiologists, providing improved productivity, enhanced collaboration and reduced interruptions."

    More information about Microsoft unified communications solutions, which include Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, Office Communications Server 2007, Office Communicator 2007, Microsoft RoundTable and Microsoft Office Live Meeting 2007, is available at http://www.microsoft.com/uc.

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

    (1) Source: Frost & Sullivan, World Enterprise Video Conferencing End Point Market, December 2007 Microsoft Unified Communications Group Partner and Customer Quote Sheet March 17, 2008

    "Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 has allowed Gibson to improve collaboration and communication between our global offices. With Microsoft Office Communicator 2007, employees are able to quickly and simply reach colleagues across geographical boundaries and time zones, which helped streamline our daily processes and improve productivity."

    -- Kathy Benner Director of Information Technology Gibson Guitar Corp.

    "Windrush Frozen Foods places a strong importance on work-life balance. With Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007, we are able to equip our employees with the tools and options necessary to work anywhere, at any time. This gives our employees a tremendous amount of flexibility and allows them to work outside traditional work schedules, if necessary. This freedom allows them time complete their work obligations as well as fulfill important personal obligations, like picking their children up from school."

    -- Robbie Roberts IT Manager Windrush Frozen Foods Ltd.

    "Office Communications Server 2007 has increased operational efficiency, reduced our overall costs and improved employee communications at Lionbridge. Because Lionbridge manages client programs across 26 countries worldwide, it is important for us to have a reliable technology that enables us to bring several people together across the globe to collaborate, quickly address issues and provide on-demand innovation for our clients. Office Communications Server 2007 is enabling us to achieve this cost effectively and reliably."

    -- Oyvind Kaldstad Director of Information Technology Lionbridge Technologies Inc.

    "We don't have to invest significant amounts of capital to provide a high-end technology solution. We currently spend $80,000 a month on conferencing. With Office Communications Server, we expect to reduce that by 30 percent. That's a significant cost savings."

    -- Jeremy Turner Vice President and CTO The Shaw Group Inc.

    "Polycom is committed to providing voice and visual communications solutions that work with Microsoft's open unified communications platform. Offering interoperability with Office Communications Server 2007 and Office Communicator 2007 will allow customers to use Polycom visual communications as an extension of the Microsoft applications they already use to communicate with others, and will help make visual communications easier to manage in a Microsoft unified communications network."

    -- Joe Sigrist Senior Vice President and General Manager of Video Solutions Polycom Inc.

    "TANDBERG has always believed that video is an integral component to any successful business communications strategy. TANDBERG is committed to delivering leading-edge video communications solutions that seamlessly interoperate with Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007."

    -- Peter Nutley Director of Global Product Marketing TANDBERG

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    CONTACT: Rapid Response Team, Waggener Edstrom Worldwide,
    +1-503-443-7070, rrt@waggeneredstrom.com, for Microsoft Corp.

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




    NightHawk Radiology Responds to CCTA Reimbursement Decision from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

    COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho, March 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NightHawk Radiology Holdings, Inc. , today released a statement applauding the recent decision by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) not to restrict reimbursement for cardiac CT angiography (CCTA).

    CCTA is a non-invasive technology that produces detailed coronary-artery images. It allows physicians to quickly and accurately diagnose patients with no history of heart disease that are experiencing acute heart attack-like chest pain, thus avoiding invasive procedural risks, such as dislodging plaque that can cause a stroke or sudden cardiac death.

    "We are pleased that CMS has decided not to restrict reimbursement for CCTA. We believe CCTA is a proven diagnostic tool that can spot disease more quickly, more reliably and, ultimately, at less cost," said William Shea, MD, Vice President of 3D Imaging Services for NightHawk. "We believe CCTA can in many cases reduce the need for hospitalization, for patient observation, and further tests. When hospitalization is required, we believe CCTA can improve patient care, which ultimately can speed discharge. As we all know, avoiding the enormous costs of hospitalization is a key strategy to hold down health care costs."

    Shea added, "As a substitute for invasive cardiac catheterization, CCTA would cost approximately $800, compared with $4,000 or more for invasive procedures. Now that CMS has made this decision, we believe that many patients will benefit from this advancement. Heart disease has for a long time been the number one killer in America. We believe that anything that can cut the cost and effectiveness of diagnosing heart disease will have clear benefits for the patients of this country."

    Dr. Shea is available for further comment. Contact Robert Minicucci at Warner Communications (603) 488-5856 or robert@warnerpr.com.

    About NightHawk

    NightHawk Radiology , headquartered in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, is leading the transformation of the practice of radiology by providing high- quality, cost-effective services to radiology groups and hospitals throughout the United States. NightHawk provides the most complete suite of solutions, including professional services, business services, and its advanced, proprietary clinical workflow technology, all designed to increase efficiencies and improve the quality of patient care and the lives of physicians who provide it. NightHawk's team of U.S. board-certified, state- licensed, and hospital-privileged physicians located in the United States, Australia, and Switzerland, provides services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for more than 750 radiology group customers and the 26% of all U.S. hospitals they serve. For more information, visit http://www.nighthawkrad.net/.

    Forward Looking Statements

    This press release contains statements that are forward-looking statements as defined within the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the benefits of CCTA and reimbursement of CCTA by CMS. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made, including the risks associated with general economic conditions and market acceptance of new technologies. Other factors that could cause operating and financial results to differ are described in NightHawk's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Other risks may be detailed from time to time in reports to be filed with the SEC. NightHawk does not undertake any obligation to publicly update its forward-looking statements based on events or circumstances after the date hereof.

    NightHawk Radiology Holdings, Inc.

    CONTACT: Robert Minicucci of Warner Communications, +1-603-488-5856,
    Mobile, +1-339-206-1722, robert@warnerpr.com, for NightHawk Radiology
    Holdings, Inc.; or Investors, Andrea Clegg of NightHawk Radiology Holdings,
    Inc., 1-866-402-4295, +1-208-292-2818, aclegg@nighthawkrad.net




    Tektronix Introduces Most Comprehensive Test Set for Next Generation DDR3 MemoryComprehensive Test from Analog to Digital Validation for All DDR Versions; New TLA7BB4 Module Provides the Only Logic Analysis Solution to Address All DDR Speeds

    BEAVERTON, Ore., March 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Tektronix, Inc., a leading worldwide provider of test, measurement and monitoring instrumentation, announced a comprehensive test toolset for DDR2 and new DDR3 technology http://www.tek.com/memory. DDR3 is the next generation of Double Data Rate (DDR) Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) that will deliver higher performance data rates. The Tektronix DDR test solution supports all speeds of DDR, DDR2 and DDR3, spans both analog and digital domains, and is based upon industry-leading hardware and software. Tektronix offers the engineering customer a complete DDR3 test bench.

    The DDR3 standard supports data rates of 800 mega transfers per second (MT/s) to 1600 MT/s with clock frequencies of 400 MHz to 800 MHz respectively, double the speed of DDR2 technology. DDR3 should be ideal for high-performance applications such as file servers, video on demand, encoding and decoding, gaming, and 3-D visualization.

    For digital validation and debug, the TLA7000 logic analyzer and the new TLA7BB4 acquisition module provide the only logic analysis solution available to address all speeds of DDR, DDR2 and DDR3, including DDR3-1600. Furthermore, this new DDR test set provides a cost savings up to 30% over existing approaches. The TLA7BB4 with Nexus Technology DDR3/DDR2 Protocol Violation Software automates the analysis of a DDR2 or DDR3 bus to quickly and easily identify protocol violations, frequency of those violations, and also provide a global view of all the DDR commands in the logic analyzer memory. With memory support and probing solutions, the TLA7000 series provides the most capable solution for digital validation and debug. Physical link analysis is performed using a DSA8200 sampling oscilloscope for TDR-based signal path characterization and circuit board verification.

    For analog validation and debug, the new DDR Analysis option (opt. DDRA) on the DSA70000 family of Digital Serial Analyzers along with matching P7500 TriMode(TM) active differential probes and DPOJET measurement software, provide a powerful debug toolset that automatically identifies reads and writes, and performs Clock, Jitter, Amplitude, Timing, and Eye Diagram measurements. New DDR probe tips for the P7500 Series are able to attach to hard to reach portions of the device under test.

    "Leading edge designs, short product lifecycles, increasing design complexity, and measurement conformance for specific technologies and data rates necessitates superior validation and test tools," said Chris Martinez, director of strategic marketing, Tektronix. "With leading oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, probes and supporting software, engineers have access to an entirely new portfolio with the industry-best capabilities needed to develop next generation products incorporating DDR technology. The portfolio of high-speed test products from Tektronix provides engineers with the latest and most advanced tools available and forms the core of a critical test bench for design and test engineers working with DDR."

    Pricing and Availability

    Components of the DDR test suite are available for purchase and delivery from Tektronix. Additional elements for logic analyzer memory support including DDR3/DDR2 Protocol Violation Software are available for purchase from Nexus Technology http://www.nexustechnology.com/.

    About Tektronix

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

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

    Tektronix, Inc.

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

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




    ChoicePoint's MARI Introduces New Mortgage Loan Fraud Alert Service

    HERNDON, Va., March 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Mortgage Asset Research Institute (MARI(SM)), a ChoicePoint(R) company, today announced the release of its new MARI Loan Fraud Alert Service (LFAS). MARI LFAS is a mortgage industry-contributed loan process database that enables lenders and investors to identify potential application risk, patterns of fraud and hidden relationships among transaction parties.

    MARI's LFAS, when used in tandem with ChoicePoint's Identity Risk Management and Mortgage Fraud Solutions, is an integral tool in stopping mortgage fraud before it impacts a lender's loan portfolio.

    "Fraudsters are taking advantage of the fact that some lenders do not have the capability to compare the details of all pending transactions," said Tom Chmielewski, ChoicePoint vice president of product marketing. "By incorporating LFAS into their business solutions, lenders will now have the ability to compare that data against other contributing lenders' loan data."

    MARI's LFAS can help reduce mortgage fraud by comparing a lender's loan-level data, which includes borrower, collateral and professional information, against industry-contributed loan application data during the origination process. The sophisticated match logic identifies patterns such as multiple closings for a single borrower, undisclosed second escrows or mortgages for the same property, inflated appraisals for the same property within a short period of time and multiple loan applications for the same property.

    The comparison helps recognize application inconsistencies and common patterns that may be indicative of fraudulent activity. By helping identify risk at the earliest stages, lenders can also improve their quality control processes and reduce redundant application reviews.

    "MARI Loan Fraud Alert Service gives lenders the ability to better know who they are doing business with, and now they can use this information to identify potentially fraudulent relationships between vendors and customers," said Merle Sharick, vice president and national manager of business development for MARI.

    About MARI Identity Risk Management Services

    ChoicePoint and the Mortgage Asset Research Institute (MARI) provide Identity Risk Management services that help organizations in the mortgage industry know their customers, employees and vendors. These services aid in preventing several types of fraud unique to the mortgage industry, including fraud-for-profit, fraud-for-housing and identity fraud. ChoicePoint and MARI also provide tools to help conduct due diligence, credential vendors and even perform loss mitigation efforts. Learn more at http://www.marisolutions.com/.

    About ChoicePoint

    ChoicePoint provides businesses, government agencies and non-profit organizations with technology, software, information and marketing services to help manage economic risks as well as identify business opportunities. Consumers have free access to the reports we create at http://www.choicetrust.com/. Learn what we do to protect consumer privacy by visiting http://www.privacyatchoicepoint.com/ and, for more information on our company, go to http://www.choicepoint.com/.

    ChoicePoint is a registered trademark, and MARI is a service mark of ChoicePoint Asset Company LLC.

    ChoicePoint

    CONTACT: Kimberly Tate-Nuwar, ChoicePoint, +1-770-752-3985, office,
    kimberly.tate-nuwar@choicepoint.com

    Web site: http://www.choicepoint.com/
    http://www.marisolutions.com/




    China Industrial Waste Management Clarifies Reasons for and Effects of Restated Financial Statements

    DALIAN, China, March 17 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- China Industrial Waste Management Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CIWT) has clarified the reasons for and effects of the restated financial statements it filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on January 31, 2008, relating to its Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2006 and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended March 31, 2007. The financial statements were restated following review by the Company of comments from the SEC staff regarding the manner in which the Company accounted for landfill related asset retirement obligations and the consolidation of a majority-owned subsidiary.

    As a result of the restatement, as of March 31, 2007 and for the quarter then ended:

    -- Net income decreased from $692,918, as originally reported, to $679,912, a decrease of $13,006; -- Comprehensive income increased from $640,740, as originally reported, to $738,680, an increase of $97,940; -- Net income per share was unchanged; -- Total assets as of March 31, 2007 increased from $12,439,967, as originally reported, to $12,681,196, an increase of $241,229; -- Stockholders' equity as of March 31, 2007 decreased from $10,426,993, as originally reported, to $10,290,856, a decrease of $136,137; -- Minority interest in subsidiary decreased by $15,126, from $1,180,371 to $1,165,245; -- Net cash provided by operating activities for three months ended March 31, 2007 increased by $166,331 from $417,008 as originally reported, to $583,339; and net cash used in investing activities increased by $180,952 from $2,498,125, as originally reported, to $2,679,077.

    As a result of the restatement, as of December 31, 2006 and for the year then ended:

    -- Net income decreased from $2,542,937, as originally reported, to $2,441,428, a decrease of $101,509; -- Comprehensive income decreased from $2,862,484, as originally reported, to $2,710,424, a decrease of $152,060; -- Net income per share was unchanged; -- Total assets as of December 31, 2006 increased from $11,619,865, as originally reported, to $11,866,969, an increase of $247,104; -- Stockholders' equity as of December 31, 2006 decreased from $9,782,253, as originally reported, to $9,548,176, a decrease of $234,077; -- Minority interest in subsidiary decreased by $3,895, from $1,086,917 to $1,083,022; -- Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2006 decreased by $199,889 from $3,446,657 as originally reported, to $3,646,546; and net cash used in investing activities decreased by $168,982 from $883,060, as originally reported, to $1,052,042.

    As restated, the Company adds the estimates of future costs associated with landfill final capping, closure and post-closure activities to the cost of landfill property including the purchase price and expenditure. In addition, amortization of the landfill has been recorded on a units-of-consumption basis, applying cost as a rate per ton. The restatements also consolidate the results of operations of Liaoyang Dongtai, a 60%-owned subsidiary, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

    Readers are referred to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB/A and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 31, 2008, for the full text of the restatements and for a more detailed explanation of the reasons for and effects of the restatements, including the effects on the Company's financial statements at December 31, 2005 and for the year then ended, as well as the financial statements at March 31, 2006 and for the quarter then ended.

    About China Industrial Waste Management, Inc.:

    China Industrial Waste Management, Inc. through its 90%-owned subsidiary Dalian Dongtai Industrial Waste Treatment Co., Ltd., is engaged in the collection, treatment, disposal and recycling of industrial wastes principally in Dalian, China and surrounding areas in Liaoning Province, China. The Company provides waste disposal solutions to its more than 400 customers from facilities located in the Economic and Technology Development Zone, Dalian, PRC. Dongtai treats, disposes of and/or recycles many types of industrial wastes, and recycled waste products are used by customers as raw material to produce chemical and metallurgy products. In addition, Dongtai treats or disposes of other industrial waste through incineration, burial or water treatment, and also provides environmental protection services, technology consultation, pollution treatment services, and waste management design processing services.

    Forward-looking Statement:

    This release includes "forward-looking statements." You can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements contain such words as "may," "project," "might," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "could," "would," "estimate," "continue," or "pursue," or the negative or other variations thereof or comparable terminology. In particular, they include statements relating to, among other things, future actions, new projects, strategies, future performance, the outcomes of contingencies and our future financial results. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and projections about future events.

    Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve risks and uncertainties that cannot be predicted or quantified and, consequently, our actual performance may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following factors, as well as other factors described from time to time in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (including the sections entitled "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" contained therein): (a) our projected sales, profitability, and cash flows, (b) our growth strategies, (c) anticipated trends in our industries, (d) our future financing plans, (e) uncertainties regarding the governmental, economic and political circumstances in the People's Republic of China, and (f) our anticipated needs for working capital.

    Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and, except to the extent required by federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which provides a "safe harbor" for similar statements by certain existing public companies, does not apply to us because our stock is a "penny stock," as defined under federal securities laws.

    For further information, contact: Ms. Guo Xin, CFO Tel: +86-411-8581-1229 Email: hellenguo@chinaciwt.com Mr. Zhang Dazhi, Company Secretary Tel: +86-411-8259-5139x812 Email: darcy.zhang@chinaciwt.com

    China Industrial Waste Management Inc.

    CONTACT: Ms. Guo Xin, CFO, +86-411-8581-1229, or hellenguo@chinaciwt.com;
    Or Mr. Zhang Dazhi, Company Secretary, +86-411-8259-5139 x812, or
    darcy.zhang@chinaciwt.com




    Every Major League Baseball Game For Every Team Airs Nationwide on XM Radio in 2008, Starting March 25World Series Champ Boston Plays Oakland at Tokyo Dome to Open MLB SeasonXM to Air Red Sox - A's Season Opener in English and Japanese

    WASHINGTON, March 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Major League Baseball will open the 2008 regular season on March 25 with the World Series champion Boston Red Sox and Oakland A's in Japan. XM Satellite Radio will air three live broadcasts of the game, including one broadcast in Japanese.

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    The Red Sox will play the A's in front of a sold-out crowd at the Tokyo Dome at 6:05 am ET. XM will air the Red Sox radio broadcast, the A's broadcast, and a Japanese-language broadcast on three separate channels.

    XM airs every MLB game for every team throughout the regular season and postseason. XM carries the team broadcasts so fans can hear legendary announcers like Vin Scully, Bob Uecker and Harry Kalas. XM is the exclusive home of the MLB Home Plate channel, the nation's only talk radio channel devoted to the sport 24 hours a day, and the MLB En Espanol channel, which offers games and baseball talk radio in Spanish.

    "There is no sport better suited to radio than baseball," said Eric Logan, XM executive vice president, programming. "This year's season opener is especially exciting because the game is being played in Tokyo. With the time difference, a lot of fans will be able to hear the game on XM while they drive to work. This is our fourth season as the official satellite radio network of MLB. Whether you're a Yankees fan living in Los Angeles or a Cubs fan vacationing in Miami, you can hear the games for all thirty teams on your XM radio."

    For Opening Night on March 30, the Washington Nationals will play their first game at Nationals Park, their brand-new stadium near the U.S. Capitol. The Nationals will host the Atlanta Braves starting at 8:05 pm ET. XM will air the Nationals broadcast, the Braves broadcast, and the ESPN Radio broadcast of the game. The MLB Home Plate channel will be live from Nationals Park throughout the day.

    The traditional Opening Day on March 31 will bring 14 baseball games to the XM roster, starting with the New York Yankees' season opener against the Toronto Blue Jays at 1:05 pm ET. This will be the last Opening Day game at Yankee Stadium, and the MLB Home Plate channel will report live from the site.

    A weekly MLB game schedule is available online at http://www.xmradio.com/mlbschedule. Every game for every team during the regular season and postseason is heard nationwide on XM channels 176 to 189. MLB Home Plate is XM channel 175. MLB En Espanol is channel 174.

    About XM

    XM is America's number one satellite radio company with more than 9 million subscribers. Broadcasting live daily from studios in Washington, DC, New York City, Chicago, Nashville, Toronto and Montreal, XM's 2008 lineup includes more than 170 digital channels of choice from coast to coast: commercial-free music, premier sports, news, talk radio, comedy, children's and entertainment programming; and the most advanced traffic and weather information.

    XM, the leader in satellite-delivered entertainment and data services for the automobile market through partnerships with General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Nissan, Porsche, Subaru, Suzuki and Toyota is available in 140 different vehicle models for 2008. XM's industry-leading products are available at consumer electronics retailers nationwide. XM programming is also available through XM Radio Online, the exclusive home on the Internet for XM's commercial-free music channels; as downloads of original XM shows via podcasts from XM's Web site or the Apple's iTunes Store, and as streams of commercial- free XM music channels to AT&T and Alltel wireless customers through XM Radio Mobile. For more information about XM hardware, programming and partnerships, please visit http://www.xmradio.com/. All programming is subject to change.

    Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements in this press release include demand for XM Satellite Radio's service, our significant expenditures and losses, our dependence on technology and third party vendors, our potential need for additional financing, the health of our satellites, the impact of our proposed merger with Sirius, our substantial indebtedness as well as other risks described in XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.'s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on 2-26-08. Copies of the filing are available upon request from XM Radio's Investor Relations Department.

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    CONTACT: David Butler of XM Satellite Radio, +1-202-380-4317,
    david.butler@xmradio.com

    Web site: http://www.xmradio.com/
    http://www.xmradio.com/mlbschedule




    NextPhase Wireless Introduces New Family of Services: NextPhase(SM) CONNECTNext Generation of Business-Ready Broadband Services Include Pre-WiMAX, WiMAX, LMDS, Metro-E and VoIP

    ANAHEIM, Calif., March 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NextPhase Wireless, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: NPHS) , a nationwide developer of WiMAX-ready networks and provider of advanced wireless broadband solutions, today announced the introduction of its new family of services, NextPhase(SM) CONNECT, to better serve businesses, school districts and local agencies across the United States.

    Designed to provide high-quality, reliable business-class communications, NextPhase CONNECT relies on a unique combination of licensed wireless spectrum (WiMAX and LMDS), guaranteed service levels, secure transport and key technology partnerships to deliver a robust solution for B2B environments.

    Commenting on the announcement, NextPhase Wireless CEO, Robert Ford, noted, "Working with our customers to understand their needs, both today and in the future, and delivering the best available solution for their communications needs has remained a fundamental objective for NextPhase since our inception. Our team has put together a very reliable, flexible and secure suite of integrated broadband services, maximizing our assets, minimizing our customers' costs, and providing best-in-class guaranteed service levels at very competitive prices." In reference to how these services will make a difference for customers, Ford added, "I am convinced that NextPhase CONNECT has the potential to become the new market standard for next generation services in the telecommunications market; fast, reliable, secure and affordable."

    This suite allows customers flexible bandwidth allocation (on-demand) up to 1Gb, QoS /guaranteed SLAs, virtually no interferences or latency effects, enhanced security/encryption, pro-active network monitoring and management, and high end-to-end throughput with the ability to blend wireless/WiMAX/LMDS, fiber and satellite seamlessly with our customers' LAN/WAN/MAN networks. In addition to enhanced broadband connectivity, NextPhase CONNECT includes value added business-class services such as four differentiated options of Voice over IP (VoIP) and a fully integrated and easy to install VoIP plug-in for Customer Relationships Management (CRM) systems.

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

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




    Hifn to Present at the Annual America's Growth Capital Information Security Conference

    LOS GATOS, Calif., March 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hifn , the catalyst behind storage and networking innovation, announced today that the company will present at the upcoming fourth annual America's Growth Capital (AGC) Information Security Conference. Albert E. Sisto, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer will review the company's business strategy and comment on current market trends on Monday, April 7, 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. William Walker, Hifn's Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will also be in attendance.

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    The AGC Conference is a one day event held at the Hilton San Francisco on April 7, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hifn's presentation will be webcast following the event. Parties interested in the webcast can register at http://www.wsw.com/webcast/agc7/hifn/

    About Hifn

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

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