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Microsoft and Aspect Form Global Strategic AllianceMicrosoft makes equity investment in Aspect to bring Microsoft's unified communications and voice platform to contact centers worldwide.

ORLANDO, Fla., March 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today at the VoiceCon Orlando 2008 conference, Microsoft Corp. and Aspect Software Inc., a leading contact center company, announced a multiyear strategic alliance to help deliver unified communications (UC) to contact centers around the world. Aspect will design its Aspect Unified IP contact center solution to interoperate with Microsoft's platform for software-powered voice and unified communications and will offer it as the leading option to new and existing customers. Microsoft is making an equity investment in Aspect to accelerate the development and adoption of the new solutions and services.

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"Our alliance and the resulting joint solutions are designed to enhance sales, service and support capabilities for organizations of all types and sizes, across many industries. We strongly believe that the combination of Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 and Aspect Unified IP will redefine the way companies interact with their customers," said Jim Foy, president and CEO of Aspect. "With this alliance and its equity investment, Microsoft recognizes Aspect Unified IP as an ideal fit with its software- powered voice platform."

"A key pillar of Microsoft's unified communications vision is improving access to the people and information you need to do your job better and more quickly, and, with Aspect, we aim to make this vision a reality for contact centers," said Gurdeep Singh Pall, corporate vice president, Unified Communications Group at Microsoft. "Contact centers demand reliable and flexible communications solutions. The fact that Aspect, a noted leader, is choosing to optimize its next-generation solution for Microsoft UC is tremendous validation of the strengths of our unified communications and voice over Internet protocol platform, and for the momentum behind software-powered voice."

Aspect will begin development of the optimized solutions immediately. This year, Aspect plans to release a new version of its .NET-based Aspect Unified IP product, which delivers interoperability with Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007, and which will include a powerful ask-an-expert capability using instant messaging and presence technology in Office Communications Server 2007. Aspect is designing this feature to enable contact center agents to find and consult with experts anywhere in a company to resolve inquiries in a single interaction.

Aspect plans to extend the interoperability of its Unified IP with Office Communications Server to include software-powered voice in subsequent releases. This solution is being designed to enable contact centers to seamlessly escalate customer interactions to different channels -- phone, instant messaging, e-mail or conferencing -- while addressing reliability, scalability and reporting needs.

"The connection between contact center technology and unified communications has not, to date, been at the center of the conversation," said Sheila McGee-Smith, president and principal analyst, McGee-Smith Analytics. "The decision of Microsoft and Aspect to create this strategic alliance clearly demonstrates that the contact center plays an integral role in the evolution of software in the enterprise. Companies may now choose to make a choice to easily bring Microsoft UC into both their contact center and their enterprise, realizing the benefits of first call resolution and other metrics that a uniform UC strategy can deliver."

As part of the agreement, Aspect will also build a professional services and systems integration practice for Microsoft's unified communications software. Aspect will help customers deploy, customize and manage Office Communications Server in its contact centers and throughout its organizations for software-powered voice, instant messaging, presence and conferencing.

Aspect Software is majority owned by Golden Gate Capital, a San Francisco- based private equity firm with $9 billion of capital under management.

About Aspect

Aspect Software Inc. founded the contact center industry and is now the world's largest company solely focused on unified communications for the contact center. Our all-in-one, IT-ready solutions communications-enable customer service, collections and sales & telemarketing business processes for small and medium enterprises as well as for two-thirds of the FORTUNE Global 100. For more information, visit http://www.aspect.com/.

About Microsoft

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

Aspect, Aspect Unified IP and Aspect Software are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Aspect Software, Inc., in the United States and other countries. The names of other companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

Microsoft

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

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

Nokia N95 8GB Navigates to a Store Near YouPower-packed multimedia computer ships with six months of free navigation in the United States

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., March 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The wait is over -- the Nokia N95 8GB has arrived on American shores. Packed with portable entertainment features and high-speed HSDPA connectivity on 850/1900 MHz networks in the Americas, the Nokia N95 8GB is now shipping to select locations across the United States -- and with six months of free navigation service included with Nokia Maps.

The new Nokia N95 8GB brings the worlds of mobility and entertainment together with its stunning 2.8 inch QVGA screen with support for up to 16 million colors, eight gigabytes of built-in memory, Assisted GPS (A-GPS) for improved location access, and enhanced battery power. Nokia N95 8GB owners in the US can also enjoy the benefits of free turn-by-turn directions and voice guidance in Nokia Maps for six months.

"We're excited to now offer this all-in-one powerhouse of a multimedia computer in the United States," said Bill Plummer, vice president, Nokia Americas. "With the added ultra-fast connectivity of HSDPA, the Nokia N95 8GB delivers on the promise of a multimedia computer in one sleek and compact package."

This attractive package boasts one of the industry's strongest feature sets -- in addition to eight gigabytes of built-in memory, the Nokia N95 8GB includes a 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, built-in A-GPS, Wi-Fi, HSDPA and an innovative two-way slide for easy access to both telephony and multimedia functions. The sleek gloss black N95 8GB has a luminous 2.8" (240 x 320) QVGA display, so watching videos, browsing the Internet or viewing maps is a real pleasure. With its expanded memory, the N95 8GB offers up to 20 hours of video* or up to 6000 songs**.

Now with A-GPS, Nokia N95 8GB owners can quickly navigate to their locations using Nokia Maps faster and access maps for over 150 countries, including a selection of preloaded US state maps. The Nokia N95 8GB will also support Nokia Share Online 3.0, available via Nokia Download!, enabling users to upload photos and videos with just one click straight to Share on Ovi, Flickr or Vox.

At an estimated price of $749, the Nokia N95 8GB will be available through Nokia Nseries retailers across the United States, such as the Nokia Flagship stores in New York City and Chicago, as well as many online e-tailers.

* Capacity based on H.264 750-Kbps video at 320 x 249 resolution, combined with 128- Kbps audio. Capacity is half of this with H.264 1.5 Mbps video at 640 x 480 resolution, combined with 128-Kbps audio (near DVD quality). ** Capacity based on 3 minutes, 45 seconds per song with 48 Kbps eAAC+ (M4A) encoding on the Nokia Music Manager Notes to Editors

For full technical specifications, visit http://www.nseries.com/N958GB For high res images, visit http://www.nokia.com/press/photos and select the product model from the devices list.

About Nokia Nseries

Nokia Nseries is a range of high performance multimedia computers that delivers unparalleled mobile multimedia experiences by combining the latest technologies with stylish design and ease of use. With Nokia Nseries products, consumers can use a single device to enjoy entertainment, access information and to capture and share pictures and videos, on the go at any time.

About Nokia

Nokia is the world leader in mobility, driving the transformation and growth of the converging Internet and communications industries. Nokia makes a wide range of mobile devices and provides people with experiences in music, navigation, video, television, imaging, games and business mobility through these devices. Nokia also provides equipment, solutions and services for communications networks.

Nokia

CONTACT: Communications of Nokia Americas, +1-972-894-4573,
communication.corp@nokia.com

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

OnSite and Skyytek Join Forces to Offer a NetSuite Retail Edition With POS Through the Skyytek Retail Division

NEW YORK and MIAMI, March 18 /PRNewswire/ -- OnSite (http://www.onsitetechnology.com/), a leading NetSuite independent software vendor (ISV), and Skyytek Corporation (http://www.skyytek.com/), the largest NetSuite Solution Provider based upon NetSuite sales, today announced a partnership to distribute a Retail Edition of NetSuite.

Available immediately with a solid customer base, the NetSuite Retail Edition by Skyytek will be bundled with OnSite's award-winning, point-of-sale (POS) solution -- POS for NetSuite. NetSuite Retail Edition adds to the standard NetSuite functionality of full accounting, CRM, SFA, order management and ecommerce by providing pre-loaded configurations for multi-channel retailers. POS for NetSuite is designed for customers already using NetSuite; the NetSuite Retail Edition is available to new NetSuite customers. NetSuite Retail Edition brings point-of-sale hardware integration, gift card support, streamlined retail checkout, card-present credit and debit processing, and dozens of other features needed by brick-and-mortar retailers that have elected to use on-demand technology.

The NetSuite Retail Edition is complemented by Skyytek's best practice methodology for project implementation services. These services include gap analysis, business process engineering/re-engineering, customization and integration and web site/store design.

Jeff Schneider, CEO of OnSite and President of Skyytek Retail, said: "Joining forces with Skyytek, the largest NetSuite Solution Provider based on NetSuite sales, allows best-in-class software and services to be delivered to retailers on one single NetSuite platform."

"We have built it, and we can now deploy this as another one of Skyytek's vertical bundles," said Ray Tetlow, CEO of Skyytek Worldwide. "POS has historically been one of the hardest integrations to achieve in the on-demand ERP space. Skyytek, has successfully bundled, in a seamless fashion, a POS solution to an on-demand ERP application."

"It's great to see a partnership among two long-time, successful NetSuite partners," said Craig West, Director of Channel Sales at NetSuite. "Skyytek's leadership as a NetSuite Solution Provider has been well documented. Onsite has been a rising star in our SuiteFlex partner community with their POS for NetSuite. We're excited to see the two companies join forces and deliver on the promise of the NS-BOS to satisfy the growing demand for NetSuite that we're experiencing among traditional retailers."

For further information about Skyytek solutions for NetSuite, see the following pages:

-- NetSuite ERP/CRM http://www.skyytek.com/Products/NetSuite-ERP-CRM -- NetSuite Retail Edition http://www.skyytek.com/netsuiteretail -- POS for NetSuite http://www.skyytek.com/netsuitepos -- All vertical editions: http://www.skyytek.com/Products/SkyySuite-Vertical-Editions -- Implementation Services http://www.skyytek.com/services About Skyytek

Skyytek Worldwide is NetSuite's largest Solution Provider based upon NetSuite sales and specializes in the business process engineering and implementation of on-demand ERP/CRM systems. Based in Miami, Fla., and with offices throughout the U.S., Skyytek is an Accounting Technology VAR 100 winner three years in succession, has won NetSuite's Partner of the Year for the past three years, and is NetSuite's only 5-Star reseller to-date. Additional accolades include NetSuite's award for best value-added business service for Skyytek's achievement in the business process engineering field.

About OnSite

OnSite, founded in 1998, is an Independent Software Vendor and Services firm. A certified partner of NetSuite, Microsoft, HP, IBM and others, OnSite delivers value-added products and services to its customers. Recent software products delivered to market all revolve around the NetSuite SAAS application and include the award-winning POS for NetSuite product. For more information about OnSite, visit: http://www.onsitetechnology.com/

Contact: Jennifer Hughes Skyytek Worldwide 305.672.7240 x 106 jhughes@skyytek.com

Skyytek

CONTACT: Jennifer Hughes of Skyytek Worldwide, +1-305-672-7240,
Ext. 106, jhughes@skyytek.com

Web site: http://www.skyytek.com/
http://www.onsitetechnology.com/

TAT Technologies Ltd. Announces That it Intends to Purchase Shares of its Subsidiary Limco-Piedmont Inc.

GEDERA, Israel, March 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TAT Technologies Limited today announced that on March 16, 2008, its Board of Directors authorized, the purchase by the Company of up to $5,000,000 of the shares of the Company's subsidiary, Limco-Piedmont Inc., which shares are traded on the NASDAQ Global Market. The Board approval is effective through July 31, 2008. The timing and amount of any shares purchased will be determined by the Company's management based on its evaluation of market conditions and other factors. The purchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time.

About TAT Technologies Ltd.

TAT, together with its subsidiaries, is principally engaged in the manufacture, repair and overhaul of heat transfer equipment, such as heat exchangers, precoolers and oil/fuel hydraulic coolers used in aircraft, defense systems, electronic equipment and other applications. In addition the company manufactures and overhauls aircraft accessories and systems such as pumps, valves, power systems, turbines, etc.

Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, general business conditions in the airline industry, changes in demand for our services and products, the timing and amount or cancellation of orders, the price and continuity of supply of component parts used in our operations, and other risks detailed from time to time in Limco-Piedmont's filings with the Securities Exchange Commission, including its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. These documents contain and identify other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections or forward-looking statements. Stockholders and other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statement.

For further information, please contact: Mr. Israel Ofen Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer TAT Technologies Ltd. +972-8-859-5411

TAT Technologies Ltd

CONTACT: For further information, please contact: Mr. Israel Ofen,
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Joyce Meyer Ministries selects Serenic Navigator as multi-national financial management solutionTSX Venture Exchange Symbol "SER"

EDMONTON, March 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Serenic Corporation (TSX-V:SER), ("Serenic" or the "Corporation"), a leading publisher of financial management and business operations software for nonprofits, international NGOs, and the public sector, announced today that Joyce Meyer Ministries, headquartered in Fenton, MO, has selected Serenic's Navigator and DonorVision systems as the organization's integrated global financial and donor management solution.

"We are implementing Serenic Navigator to support our standard of transparency and integrity in reporting our finances to our partners and friends of the ministry," said Delanie Trusty, CPA, CFO, for Joyce Meyer Ministries. "It is critical that we have access to timely, accurate financial data in order to make informed decisions, no matter what business entity we are focusing on. We are a global ministry and need instant snapshots of our financial data at any given time. Serenic Navigator's flexibility and easy data access will help us streamline financial operations throughout the organization."

Founded in 1985, Joyce Meyer Ministries' radio and TV broadcasts are aired on hundreds of stations around the globe and in 25 languages. The ministry's global outreach involves worldwide conferences and mission outreaches.

"Joyce Meyer's books, audio and video teachings are available in 63 different languages," said Roby Walker, COO for Joyce Meyer Ministries, "so an integrated order management system was key to the ministry's purchase decision - and since Navigator is built upon Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Serenic was able to meet this requirement."

The organization's relief missions include supplying more than five million meals to the hungry worldwide, supporting and operating more than 40 orphanages, nurturing AIDS orphans in third-world countries, providing shelter for the homeless, and providing villages with clean drinking water. The organization also builds churches and hospitals in third-world countries. Additional information about Joyce Meyer Ministries can be found at http://www.joycemeyer.org/.

"Joyce Meyer Ministries purchased Serenic Navigator to support their commitment to good stewardship over donated funds and to help ensure transparency and accountability," said Serenic President and CEO Randy Keith. "They needed a system that will give them the ability to integrate donation activity with a proven financial management solution developed specifically to meet the needs of nonprofits."

Navigator, certified for Microsoft Dynamics NAV, is Serenic's flagship financial management product for nonprofits, international NGOs and the public sector. It combines a full suite of integrated industry-specific business operations applications together with sophisticated Microsoft technology.

"Joyce Meyer Ministries selected Serenic Navigator after reviewing several other systems," said Robert Sanabria, the ministry's CIO. "The high degree of integration offered by Navigator will enable us to replace several older systems and help us focus more resources on our mission. We will have more than 150 people using DonorVision to manage our donations and multi-media sales programs."

Tectura, a key Serenic business partner, negotiated the purchase with Joyce Meyer Ministries and will be implementing the system over a 9-month period. "They needed a sophisticated system capable of operating on an international level," said Kathy Nohr, Tectura's Global Solutions Manager, noting that Navigator's multi-language and multi-currency capabilities will be critical to integrating the organization's more than 13 international offices.

About Serenic Corporation

Serenic Corporation is an industry-leading publisher of mission-critical software products that satisfy the unique and sophisticated functionality requirements of nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies.

Built on Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Serenic's products deliver fully integrated solutions that can, in many organizations, eliminate the need for multiple third-party business applications.

A Microsoft Gold-certified Industry Solutions Vendor, the Corporation's products include the highly acclaimed Serenic Navigator, Serenic DonorVision, Serenic CommunityCare and Serenic MinistryView. In addition, the Corporation is the exclusive developer of the human resources and payroll products for Microsoft Dynamics NAV users in North America.

Serenic was recently named the Microsoft Dynamics 2007 Outstanding ISV of the Year and earned membership in the Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle and the Microsoft Dynamics President's Club, both prestigious achievements that acknowledge Serenic as a top performer within the Microsoft partner community.

Serenic Corporation is a public company with offices in Edmonton, Alberta and Lakewood, Colorado. It trades under the symbol "SER" on the TSX Venture Exchange in Canada. Additional information about the Company is available at http://www.serenic.com/.

The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.

Company and product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS By Randy Keith President and CEO, Serenic Corporation (303) 980-6007

Serenic Corporation

CONTACT: EDITORIAL CONTACT: Linda Nicholson, lnicholson@serenic.com,
(877) 737-3642, Ext. 105

Alcatel-Lucent VoIP Solution Improves Services Delivery to Citizens of Martin County, Florida

PARIS, March 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced that Martin County, Florida, has selected a turnkey Alcatel-Lucent voice, WiFi and contact center solution to provide voice over IP (VoIP) services to County residents and to help reduce operating expenses for the organization.

Martin County, which covers 545 square miles between Orlando and Miami along Florida's eastern coast, is an existing Alcatel-Lucent customer having replaced its leased telephony services that connected its nearly 30 locations countywide with the Alcatel-Lucent OmniPCX Enterprise system in 2006. The highly resilient VoIP solution has the distinction of being one of few telephone systems in the region to have survived major hurricanes in recent years without an outage. Today the Martin County complete solution also includes OmniSwitch wireless LAN networks and OmniGenesys contact centers.

The new network was put in place to support the County government in delivering faster and better service to its residents. The OmniGenesys contact centers help residents who are calling for building permits, construction licenses and inspections, solid waste removal, water utility service/payments, or who are scheduling county-provided bus service for seniors and handicapped residents. Martin County's seven libraries feature WiFi networks that provide high-speed web connections to patrons and staff.

"We wanted a networking foundation to match the culture of service we have instilled in the county government, and the Alcatel-Lucent solution provides us with the performance and features we need," said Kevin Kryzda, Martin County's Chief Information Officer. "Installing this system is also a considerable cost saving for the county, because it cuts our ongoing telecommunications expenses in half."

"Martin County is a trend setter among government agencies," said Tom Burns, Chief Operating Officer of Alcatel-Lucent's Enterprise activities. "By improving community relations and interconnecting its citizens with collaboration over a secure high speed network, they have accomplished their goal of making government services responsive and cost-effective."

Both the 2006 and current phases of the Martin County buildout have been implemented by Alcatel-Lucent's Business Partner Morse Communications. "To properly implement their network, Martin County needed a wide range of technologies and services - from data networking to voice networking to applications to security. An integrated solution of this magnitude is available from only a few vendors and we were confident that the Alcatel-Lucent Morse combination was the right choice." said Bryan May, vice president of sales.

About Alcatel-Lucent

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

Alcatel-Lucent

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General Dynamics Successfully Integrates Littoral Combat Ship Mission Package Computing Environment

FAIRFAX, Va., March 18 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems and the U.S. Navy have successfully integrated the mission package computing environment aboard the General Dynamics Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) "INDEPENDENCE" under construction in Mobile, Ala. General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics , is the core mission system integrator for the General Dynamics LCS.

The mission package computing environment (MPCE), designed using the General Dynamics open computing infrastructure (OPEN CI), provides the primary operator interface for the control and monitoring of mission package operations. The MPCE is located in the secondary integrated command and control room (ICC2).

"This milestone is a great achievement for both the Navy and General Dynamics," said Michael Tweed-Kent, vice president and general manager of integrated combat systems for General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems. "Successful completion of this integration paves the way for full integration of the mission packages with the General Dynamics LCS Core Mission System scheduled for later this year."

Mission Packages are a key feature of the LCS class of ships and are designed to fill capability gaps that have been identified in the mine counter measures (MCM), surface warfare (SUW), and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) areas in the littoral environment. Mission packages are developed independently from the seaframe and provide the LCS the ability to adapt its payload to meet dynamic mission challenges.

Construction of the General Dynamics LCS began in January 2006. The ship is expected to be delivered to the Navy later this year.

General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems designs, develops, manufactures, integrates, operates and maintains mission systems for defense, space, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, homeland security and homeland defense customers. Headquartered in Fairfax, Va., the company specializes in ground systems, imagery processing, mission payloads, space vehicles; maritime subsurface, surface and airborne mission systems; and tasking, collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination programs for national intelligence. More information is available on the Internet at http://www.gd-ais.com/.

General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Va., employs approximately 83,500 people worldwide and reported 2007 revenues of $27.2 billion. The company is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies. More information about the company is available online at http://www.generaldynamics.com/.

General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems

CONTACT: Brenda Burdick of General Dynamics Advanced Information
Systems, +1-413-494-3851, or cell, +1-413-281-8677, Brenda.Burdick@gd-ais.com

Web site: http://www.gd-ais.com/
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Raytheon Awarded $89 million for Airborne Low Frequency Sonar

TEWKSBURY, Mass., March 18, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company has received two U.S. Navy contracts with a total value of $89 million for the AN/AQS-22 Airborne Low Frequency Sonar system, the primary undersea warfare sensor for the U.S. Navy's MH-60R multi-mission helicopter.

"These contracts continue Raytheon's long history of producing innovative, reliable and affordable undersea warfare systems," said Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems' Charles "Tom" Bush, vice president of Seapower Capability Systems.

AN/AQS-22 provides critical undersea warfare mission support capabilities, including submarine detection, tracking, localization, classification, acoustic intercept, underwater communication and environmental data collection.

Raytheon will provide whole-life engineering to support AN/AQS-22 systems already in the fleet, enhancing operational readiness. Full rate production of AN/AQS-22 has been accelerated since the initial fielding of the MH-60R helicopter into the U.S. Navy fleet in 2006. To date, Raytheon has delivered 14 AN/AQS-22 systems and is under contract for an additional 28.

Work will be performed at Raytheon's Seapower Capability Center, Portsmouth, R.I., and by AN/AQS-22 partners DRS Sonar Systems, Gaithersburg, Md., and Thales Underwater Systems, Brest, France. Work is expected to be completed by 2010.

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

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

Contact: Carolyn Beaudry 401.842.3550

Raytheon Company

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

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

Quintum(R) Announces New Total Care Package for Microsoft Unified Communications DeploymentsNew service package simplifies implementation and support with 'One Price/One Year' offering for Microsoft OCS 2007 Deployments

EATONTOWN, N.J., March 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Quintum Technologies, a leading innovator in VoIP technologies, and a subsidiary of Network Equipment Technologies, Inc. , today announced a new service offering called the Total Care Package, designed to provide critical installation and support services to customers deploying Tenor VoIP MultiPath switches and gateways with Microsoft Office Communications Server (OCS) 2007.

The "One Price/One Year" customer support package includes services by Quintum's Microsoft Certified Engineers that begins with pre-network design, and ends with Quintum's technical support, for one full year.

Integration of Microsoft OCS 2007 with an existing voice network can pose a variety of challenges. Quintum addresses those challenges with its line of Tenor MultiPath switches and gateways. Tenor supports Microsoft OCS 2007 with its ability to easily integrate legacy and IP-based PBXs, analog endpoints, fax and modem-based devices, and also provides connectivity to the public switched telephone network (PSTN). Tenor also offers a Unified Communications Proxy, which enables the Tenor gateway to provide "Any to Any" connectivity of standard SIP and legacy telephony equipment with the Microsoft OCS environment.

To address the deployment needs of customers, Quintum, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, created the Total Care Package. Critical services start with pre-network design and planning to assure appropriate integration with the existing network infrastructure. Remote installation and verification will be performed to assure that the Tenor is fully functional in the Microsoft unified communications network. Customers will then have 24x7 access to Quintum engineers, dedicated email support, and a warranty that includes Advanced Tenor Replacement, if needed, for an entire year.

"Given the nature of today's communications networks, deploying unified communications can create new deployment challenges," said Chuck Rutledge, Vice President of Marketing for Quintum. "We designed this "One Price/One Year" package for those customers who are migrating to the Microsoft OCS 2007 Platform to not only simplify their implementation, but to give them the peace of mind that Quintum will stand behind their decision to deploy unified communications to integrate Microsoft OCS 2007 into their existing network."

As previously announced, Quintum recently made several product enhancements to support Microsoft OCS 2007. First, Quintum released the new Unified Communications Proxy (UCP) for Tenor VoIP MultiPath Switches and Gateways. The UCP expands Tenor's MultiPath switching capability to include enhanced call routing and SIP to SIP switching, allowing multiple VoIP and TDM networks to easily be integrated together. Tenor now supports "Any to Any" MultiPath switching between VoIP and TDM networks, including SIP to SIP calls, TDM to TDM calls and SIP to TDM calls. This capability also allows multiple gateways and SIP endpoints to be deployed off of a single Microsoft mediation server. The UCP is now available in the entire Tenor line of VoIP MultiPath Switches and Gateways. For information and an animated display of our new UCP, please go to: http://www.quintum.com/microsoft/ms_ucproxy.html

Quintum also released a new Tenor Hybrid Gateway 60 that will integrate Tenor's call routing intelligence with a Microsoft Mediation Server to simplify deployments of Microsoft unified communications. The Tenor Hybrid was specifically designed to allow customers to easily integrate Microsoft OCS 2007 with legacy and IP-based PBXs, analog endpoints, fax, and modem-based devices, and be assured of connectivity to the PSTN. To find out more information on the new Tenor Hybrid Gateway product, please go to: Tenor Hybrid Gateway.

Finally, Quintum debuted its new microsite dedicated to the Microsoft unified communications initiative. The new microsite features "Dr. Quintum" (Dr. Q) as a knowledgeable source of all information related to the deployment of Quintum Tenors with Microsoft's UC initiative. The site offers a new layout with new sections including FAQs, testimonials and detailed descriptions of how Quintum's Tenor works with Microsoft unified communications, including our new Unified Communications Proxy (UCP) feature. For more information please go to: http://www.quintum.com/microsoft.

About Quintum

Quintum Technologies, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Network Equipment Technologies, Inc., is headquartered in Eatontown, NJ. Quintum delivers VoIP solutions that bring the reliability and voice clarity of public telephone networks to Internet telephony. Quintum's intelligent VoIP access solutions integrate easily into existing PBX and IP infrastructures, making them the ideal choice for service providers and enterprises alike.

Quintum was awarded the Frost & Sullivan 2007 Global Product Differentiation Innovation Award in recognition of its ability to grow and strengthen its position in the enterprise media gateway market through intensive in-house product development. Quintum is also a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, a Nortel Developer Partner and an Avaya DeveloperConnection Partner.

Quintum sells its switches worldwide through its direct sales force and a network of resellers and distributors. For more information, call 1-877-SPEAK IP (1-877-773-2547), 1-732-460-9000 outside the US, or visit http://www.quintum.com/.

About Network Equipment Technologies, Inc.

For nearly a quarter of a century, Network Equipment Technologies, Inc. (NET) has provided voice and data communications equipment for multi-service networks requiring high degrees of versatility, interoperability, security and performance. NET's broad family of products are purpose-built for mixed- service, multi-protocol networks; bandwidth-sensitive site communications; high-performance, security-sensitive transmissions; and converged communications. The company's NX Series for network exchange solutions and VX Series for voice exchange solutions enable interoperability and integration with existing networks for seamless migration to secure IP-based voice and data communications. In addition, Quintum, a subsidiary of NET, delivers VoIP access solutions that bring the reliability and voice clarity of public telephone networks to Internet telephony.

For more information, visit http://www.net.com/. Contact: Joanne Lowy Quintum Technologies Joanne_lowy@quintum.com 732-460-9000 x238

Quintum Technologies

CONTACT: Joanne Lowy of Quintum Technologies, +1-732-460-9000 x238,
Joanne_lowy@quintum.com

Web site: http://www.quintum.com/
http://www.net.com/
http://www.quintum.com/microsoft
http://www.quintum.com/microsoft/ms_ucproxy.html

AT&T Announces $16.5 Million Contract to Deliver VPN Solution for the Air Force Services Agency

VIENNA, Va., March 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Air Force Services Agency (AFSVA) has awarded AT&T Government Solutions, a business unit of AT&T Inc. , a contract worth up to $16.5 million. AT&T will build and transition the agency to a single cohesive network for all AFSVA locations worldwide.

AFSVA offers a full range of military and community support programs, such as troop support, dining facilities, libraries and fitness centers to help improve the quality of life for Air Force field commanders, personnel and family members around the country. AFSVA directly supports the U.S. Air Force unit-readiness mission by providing a physically and mentally fit force.

Under the terms of the contract, AT&T will harness its state-of-the-art Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)-enabled network, which is a highly secure data network that deploys an Internet Protocol (IP) Virtual Private Network (VPN) solution. This IP VPN solution will enable AFSVA to integrate all 107 locations, including 22 that are outside the U.S., into a single streamlined IP communications platform with consistent standards and capabilities. AT&T's MPLS network-based security will help AFSVA securely process millions of non-appropriated funds that are moved through the AFSVA banking system daily.

"Protecting important information of individuals in a global setting is a major imperative for organizations that support the armed forces," said Don Herring, senior vice president, AT&T Government Solutions. "AT&T's reliable, secure, global network infrastructure will help the Air Force Services Agency safeguard the personal and financial information that affect Air Force operations and personnel."

The contract is for four years with six one-year options. About AT&T Government Solutions

AT&T Government Solutions is a long-standing, trusted source of network-enabled solutions for the federal government, integrating unmatched network resources and IT and software engineering expertise with innovative technologies from AT&T Labs and industry-leading partners. With headquarters in Vienna, Va., AT&T Government Solutions is best known for network leadership in voice, data, video and managed services. AT&T Government Solutions is a proven solutions integrator, with expertise in areas such as education and training, enterprise resource planning and management, information assurance, knowledge management, modeling and simulation, network transformation and management and program management.

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/.

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AT&T Inc.

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

R/GA London Launches a New Global Campaign for Nokia'The Urbanista Diaries' connects consumers with their passions

NEW YORK, March 18 /PRNewswire/ -- R/GA, the agency for the digital age, has partnered with Nokia to create a new global campaign, "The Urbanista Diaries," to promote the recently launched Nokia N82. It features a 5-megapixel camera and integrated GPS.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060111/NYW098LOGO )

Urbanista Diaries is an extensive three-phase campaign that engages bloggers, journalists, and everyday people in ways that highlight the benefits of the Nokia N82. While the technology for this project is currently in beta, Nokia is partnering with several top media sites such as Wallpaper, Lonely Planet, National Geographic, and CNN to document major world events in real time. Reporters are given a Nokia N82 to snap photos, which easily get uploaded to the Internet and positioned on a stylized map-thus allowing people to follow their stories around the world.

Arto Joensuu, global e-marketing director at Nokia, said the "Urbanista Diaries offers the perfect platform for users to discover the potential of Nokia Nseries devices. Having real people demonstrating the Nokia N82 in real time brings us closer to our customer base. It's also a great illustration of how the multimedia computer enriches your Internet experience by bringing context and location-based information to your reach."

Some examples of the partnership include: CNN is providing one of its award-winning international journalists with a Nokia N82 so its audience can see where he's chasing stories and track him in real time http://inthefield.blogs.cnn.com/. And Wallpaper armed fashion experts in London, Paris, and Milan with a Nokia N82 to give its audiences a front-row view of each city's Fashion Week http://www.wallpaper.com/fashion/fashion-weeks-uncovered/2047.

Nathan Cooper, executive creative director at R/GA London, added, "It's fantastic that we could leverage the technology that's available on products like the Nokia N82 and create such a fresh and innovative experience."

The campaign began earlier this year with four influential bloggers who travelled around the world in a global relay using the Nokia N82 to document their trip. The journey started in New York and ended in London, with 22 stops that included Washington DC, Las Vegas, Bangkok, Singapore, Mumbai, Goa, Berlin, and Paris. Consumers can find the entire journey documented at http://www.nseries.com/urbanistadiaries.

R/GA is Nokia's lead global digital agency for the Nokia Nseries line of devices. The companies have been partnering for three years on numerous innovative advertising campaigns -- campaigns that include engaging online destination sites, video, print, and out of home, and-helped establish Nokia Nseries as a leading global brand.

About R/GA

R/GA (http://www.rga.com/) is a full-service digital agency that transforms the way people interact with brands. It was the only digital agency named to AdAge's Agency "A-List" in 2007, and was Adweek's Interactive Agency of the Year in 2006, 2004, and 2002. R/GA provides a wide range of services for world-class brands, Fortune 500 companies, and educational and cultural institutions. A commitment to design, technology, and innovation has defined R/GA's continuing legacy as an iconoclast in the world of communications and marketing.

Founded in 1977, R/GA has received the top creative awards for film, broadcast, design, advertising, and interactive. R/GA is part of the Interpublic Group , one of the world's largest advertising and marketing services organizations.

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PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com R/GA

CONTACT: Karen Spiegel of R/GA, +1-212-946-4055, karen.spiegel@rga.com

Web site: http://www.rga.com/
http://www.nseries.com/urbanistadiaries
http://inthefield.blogs.cnn.com/
http://www.wallpaper.com/fashion/fashion-weeks-uncovered/2047

The Quantum Group Announces 1st Quarter Financial Results for Fiscal Year 2008

WELLINGTON, Fla., March 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Quantum Group, Inc. (http://www.quantummd.com/) announced 1st Quarter financial results for fiscal year 2008 and reported revenues of $2,935,955 for the first fiscal quarter ending January 31, 2008. The Company had reported $421,177 in revenues for the same quarter of fiscal year 2007, marking an increase of nearly 700%. The reported revenues also reflect a continued increase from the fourth quarter of 2007 of 43.3%.

The Company reported a loss attributed to operating expenses of $2,812,813 in the first quarter of fiscal year 2008 versus $948,253 from the same quarter in fiscal year of 2007. This reflects an increase of 196.7%. The Company reported a loss of $6,946,016 for the quarter versus $2,017,240 for the first quarter of fiscal year 2007. This figure includes $4,133,203 related to non- operating financing activities as compared to $1,068,987 reported for the same period in 2007 and resulted in a loss per share of $1.20 versus $1.56 per share for the same period in 2007. The Company expects financing and non- operating costs to drop in subsequent reporting periods.

Additionally, the Company reported a 912.7% increase in the enrolled patient base served by subsidiary Renaissance Health Systems from 1681 at the close of the first quarter of 2008 to 166 at the same time in fiscal year 2007.

Noel J. Guillama, President & CEO of The Quantum Group, commented, "We are pleased by the results of our operations. After the completion of our public offering in mid-December of 2007, we have been able to fully concentrate on the business after 6 months of preparation and roadshow related activities."

Guillama continued, "We are excited by the immediate and long term prospects of the Company. Personally, my biggest excitement is the anticipated deployment of our technology platform as well as the development of additional inventions. We expect this platform to provide improved comprehensive care to our patients, reduce the workload for our healthcare providers and create cost effective efficiencies for our payer partners."

About The Quantum Group, Inc.

The Quantum Group is a Florida-based organization. The Company builds and manages healthcare systems and offers consulting and outsourcing services to the nation's largest and fastest growing industry- healthcare.

The Company is leveraging leading-edge technology with the development and execution of a series of innovative patent-pending technology initiatives (including patent-pending business processes) designed to make Quantum one of the state's leading providers of business solutions for the healthcare industry. Through its growing number of over 1,800 contracted physicians and managed care relationships in the state of Florida, the Company believes it is positioned to bring increased efficiencies to the Florida healthcare industry.

Certain statements contained in this news release, which are not based on historical facts, are forward-looking statements as the term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and are subject to substantial uncertainties and risks in part detailed in the respective company's Securities and Exchange Commission 10-KSB, 10-QSB, S-8 and 8-K filings (and amendments thereto) that may cause actual results to materially differ from projections. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "expects," "plans," "will," "may," "anticipates," "believes," "should," "intends," "estimates" and other words of similar meaning. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that cannot be predicted or quantified and, consequently, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Such risk factors include, without limitation, the ability of the Company to properly execute its business model, to raise substantial and immediate additional capital to implement its business model, to attract and retain executive, management and operational personnel, to negotiate favorable current debt and future capital raises, to negotiate favorable agreements with a diversified provider base and to continue to supply the services needed by its HMO clients as well physician clients. The Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that the provisional patents discussed in this press release will be granted by the US Patent and Trademark Office, or, if they are granted, they will not be challenged by third parties, or if not that we will be able to effectively use or commercialize such patents and/or we may not have the resources to deploy such technology. As a result, investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: BPC Financial Marketing John Baldissera 800.368.1217 Or Danielle Amodio Vice President Corporate Communications The Quantum Group, Inc. 561.798.9800

The Quantum Group, Inc.

CONTACT: John Baldissera of BPC Financial Marketing for The Quantum
Group, Inc., +1-800-368-1217, or Danielle Amodio, Vice President Corporate
Communications of The Quantum Group, Inc., +1-561-798-9800

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

Cimatron Helps Speed Up Tool Design With CADENAS PARTsolutionsInterface to Leading Online Catalog Enriches the Selection of Pre-Built Parts Available to Cimatron Users

GIVAT SHMUEL, Israel, March 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cimatron, a leading provider of design and manufacturing software for the tooling industry, is announcing a new partnership with leading part catalog provider CADENAS. The integration of CADENAS PARTsolutions into version 8.5 of Cimatron enables tool makers to shorten design cycles by incorporating ready-made CADENAS catalog parts into their mold and die assemblies.

While powerful catalog functionality has long been available in Cimatron's software, the CADENAS catalogs place thousands of additional standard components at the disposal of Cimatron's users, eliminating many of the manual and time consuming steps in the tool design process.

CADENAS catalogs can be downloaded from the Internet, and automatic updates are provided on an ongoing basis, ensuring that changes to parts are immediately reflected in the catalog.

"Whether through our own research and development or by partnering with best-of-breed solution providers, our mission is to help toolmakers be more competitive by reducing costs and shortening delivery times," said Ira Bareket, Cimatron's VP Sales and Marketing. "The addition of the CADENAS catalog interface is another step in this ongoing effort. We are excited to make the rich collection of their catalogs readily available to our customers."

"Cimatron is well-regarded in the industry for its innovative solutions, providing mold and tool makers with the most advanced functionality and utmost usability to help them deliver high quality results at the shortest possible time," said CADENAS executive Jurgen Heimbach. "We are honored to have our part management be part of the Cimatron solution."

About Cimatron

With more than 25 years of experience and over 20,000 installations worldwide, Cimatron is a leading provider of integrated, CAD/CAM solutions for mold, tool and die makers as well as manufacturers of discrete parts. Cimatron is committed to providing comprehensive, cost-effective solutions that streamline manufacturing cycles, enable collaboration with outside vendors, and ultimately shorten product delivery time. Cimatron's cutting-edge CAD/CAM solutions are widely used in the automotive, medical, consumer plastics, electronics, and other industries.

Founded in 1982, Cimatron is publicly traded on the NASDAQ exchange under the symbol CIMT. Cimatron's subsidiaries and extensive distributor network are located in over 35 countries to serve customers worldwide with complete pre- and post-sales support. For more information, visit http://www.cimatron.com/.

About CADENAS GmbH

Since 1992, the name CADENAS stands for innovation, success and creativity, both in software development and advice on parts management and catalog projects. As an independent software deliverer, CADENAS develops customized company solutions for clients around the globe. Its success is attributed to the high quality of the products as well as the long-time experience and the know-how of its 200 employees.

The main focus of CADENAS GmbH lies in the area of process optimization with parts management and parts consolidation, and optimizing marketing strategies through the creation and marketing of electronic product catalogs. CADENAS has made it its business to optimize product development processes and company activity with intelligent software solutions. Some assignments, which the software solutions take over, lie in data preparation, marketing, data appropriation, data exchange, parts reduction - administration and connection with internal systems that significantly contribute to the clients' efficiency.

This press release includes forward looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act Of 1995, which are subject to risk and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. Such statements may relate to the company's plans, objectives and expected financial and operating results. The words "may," "could," "would," "will," "believe," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan," and similar expressions or variations thereof are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of the future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the company's ability to control. The risks and uncertainties that may affect forward looking statements include, but are not limited to: currency fluctuations, global economic and political conditions, marketing demand for Cimatron products and services, long sales cycle, new product development, assimilating future acquisitions, maintaining relationships with customers and partners, and increased competition. For more details about the risks and uncertainties of the business, refer to the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchanges Commission. The company cannot assess the impact of or the extent to which any single factor or risk, or combination of them, may cause. Cimatron undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

For More Information Contact: Idit Pass Lagziel, Marketing Manager, Cimatron Ltd., +972-3-5312098, iditp@cimatron.com; Ilan Erez, Chief Financial Officer, Cimatron Ltd., +972-3-531-2121, ilane@cimatron.com; Yael Nevat, Commitment-IR.com, +972-3-611-4466, +972-50-762-6215, yael@commitment-IR.com.

Cimatron Ltd

CONTACT: For More Information Contact: Idit Pass Lagziel, Marketing
Manager, Cimatron Ltd., +972-3-5312098, iditp@cimatron.com; Ilan Erez, Chief
Financial Officer, Cimatron Ltd., +972-3-531-2121, ilane@cimatron.com; Yael
Nevat, Commitment-IR.com, +972-3-611-4466, +972-50-762-6215,
yael@commitment-IR.com.

Allot Names Eli Cohen as New Vice President International Sales

HOD HASHARON, Israel, March 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Allot Communications Ltd. , a leader in IP service optimization solutions based on deep packet inspection (DPI) technology, today announced the appointment of Eli Cohen as Vice President of International Sales, responsible for sales effort in EMEA, Former Soviet Union and APAC. Mr. Cohen is a seasoned professional in the global telecommunications market, and has filled a variety of senior management, sales and marketing positions at several companies during his career. He will be replacing Menashe Mukhtar, who has been with the company since 1999 and will be pursuing new ventures.

Mr. Cohen has over 15 years of experience in Telecom sales. He joins Allot from ECI Telecom, where he spent the past 6 years. Most recently, he served as the Vice President of Sales and Sales Operation for the Broadband Access Division. In this capacity he managed a global sales team and sales operation with responsibility for annual sales of approximately $200M. Prior to that, he was responsible for managing ECI's Broadband Access Division's strategic accounts worldwide. Throughout his career, which includes both telecom and enterprise experience, Mr. Cohen demonstrated the ability to acquire and manage large accounts, manage global sales teams, and develop channels and OEM accounts.

"Eli brings us a proven record of managing sales teams that successfully delivered revenues above expectations, along with extensive contacts within the global telecom market," said Rami Hadar, Allot's President and CEO. "We believe that he is a key addition to our management team, and with his strong sales and managerial credentials, he is the right person to lead Allot's international sales team to the next level of growth in the global telecom market.

"We are grateful for Menashe's contribution to bringing Allot from a small startup company to a global telecom player, and wish him much success in his future endeavors," concluded Hadar.

"I'm excited about the opportunity to build on Allot's global presence and continue to expand Allot's international strategy and presence," said Cohen. "We are well-positioned to maintain a leadership role in the growing DPI market. I believe that our new Service Gateway platform will allow service providers to maximize the potential of DPI by both enabling carriers to meet their customers' demand for quality broadband service, and by generating revenues for advanced telecom services."

About Allot Communications

Allot Communications Ltd. is a leading provider of intelligent IP service optimization solutions for DSL, wireless and mobile broadband carriers, service providers, and enterprises. Allot's rich portfolio of hardware platforms and software applications utilizes deep packet inspection (DPI) technology to transform broadband pipes into smart networks that can rapidly and efficiently deploy value added Internet services. Allot's scalable, carrier-grade solutions provide the visibility, security, application control and subscriber management that are vital to managing Internet service delivery, guaranteeing quality of experience (QoE), containing operating costs, and maximizing revenue in broadband networks. For more information, visit http://www.allot.com/.

Investor Relations Contact: Jay Kalish Executive Director Investor Relations International access code+972-9-761-9365 jkalish@allot.com

Allot Communications Ltd

CONTACT: Investor Relations Contact: Jay Kalish, Executive Director
Investor Relations, International access code+972-9-761-9365,
jkalish@allot.com

Bangkok Bank Purchases 1,200 Diebold Opteva(R) ATMs with Agilis(R) Software and Service ContractHardware updates branches, increases financial institution's customer accounts

NORTH CANTON, Ohio, March 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Diebold, Incorporated recently reached an agreement with Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited (BBL) to provide the bank with 1,200 of its Opteva(R) automated teller machines (ATMs), driven by the company's Agilis(R) software platform. The deal also includes a contract for Diebold to provide maintenance services on all of its ATMs.

Last November, Diebold began installing approximately 200 of its innovative Opteva ATMs in BBL bank branches and retail stores throughout Thailand. BBL will continue with these large-scale installations every month in 2008 until a total of 1,200 terminals are deployed.

Diebold and BBL developed a relationship nearly a decade ago, when BBL allowed Diebold to maintain some 600 ATMs and subsequently ordered more than 4,000 terminals to serve its growing customer base. BBL offers a full range of business, investment and personal banking services, with more than 800 branches, 4,400 ATMs and approximately 700 cash deposit machines.

"We're excited to provide our customers with the most secure and convenient self-service technology on the market," said Khun Teera Aphaiwong, senior executive vice president, BBL. "We're confident that Opteva will attract even more customers eager to use Diebold's advanced technology."

The entire Opteva family of ATMs includes state-of-the-art processors that provide unsurpassed transaction speed. Powered by Agilis, Diebold's high- performance software, Opteva can interface with multiple-vendor products and decrease the need for back-end support while protecting investments in legacy systems.

Also, Diebold's extensive consumer research resulted in Opteva's unmatched usability, integrated design and unique functionality, and is also responsible for more than 100,000 units being sold in some 90 countries since its launch in 2003.

"BBL's investment in Opteva will significantly improve the advanced functionality of its ATM network," said James L.M. Chen, senior vice president, Diebold Europe, Middle East and Africa/Asia Pacific (EMEA/AP) divisions. "Customers will realize and appreciate the value of banking on the market's most secure and convenient self-service technology."

About BBL

Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited was established in 1944 and is headquartered in the Bang Rak district of Bangkok. With 16 million customers, it is Thailand's largest bank and the fifth largest regional bank in Southeast Asia. The bank is a publicly listed company and among the top five largest companies listed on Thailand's Stock Exchange. For more information, visit http://www.bangkokbank.com/ .

About Diebold

Diebold, Incorporated is a global leader in providing integrated self- service delivery and security systems and services. Diebold employs more than 17,000 associates with representation in nearly 90 countries worldwide and is headquartered in North Canton, Ohio, USA. Diebold reported revenue of $2.9 billion in 2006 and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "DBD." For more information, visit http://www.diebold.com/ .

Diebold, Incorporated

CONTACT: Media, DeAnn Zackeroff, +1-330-490-5220,
deann.zackeroff@diebold.com, or Investor Relations, Christopher Bast,
+1-330-490-6908, christopher.bast@diebold.com, both of Diebold, Incorporated

Web site: http://www.diebold.com/
http://www.bangkokbank.com/

Northern Trust Strengthens Compliance Monitoring With Environmental, Social and Governance ScreeningResponsible Investing Guidelines Include Shari'ah Law and Prohibited Nations

CHICAGO, March 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Northern Trust announced today that it has enhanced its investment compliance monitoring capabilities for institutional asset servicing and wealth management clients globally, by expanding the range of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors monitored by Northern Trust Compliance Analyst(R) to help clients meet responsible investing goals.

Compliance Analyst is a customizable, Web-based tool that alerts investors when portfolios are nearing or have breached established limits in a client's investment policy. In addition to corporate governance rankings and the 10 socially responsible investment restrictions currently available on Compliance Analyst, Northern Trust has extended its agreement with RiskMetrics Group to offer additional screening capabilities that cover the following issues:

Prohibited Nations -- Companies with business or other ties to nations identified by U.S. legislation or government authorities as supporting terrorism or human rights violations. Sanctioned nations include Iran, Sudan, Myanmar (Burma), Cuba, North Korea and Syria. Shari'ah Law -- Companies with connections to activities that violate Islamic law, including prohibitions on predatory lending, pig farming or pork production, alcohol, adult entertainment, gambling, tobacco and weapons. Landmines and Cluster Bombs -- Companies that have an industry tie to landmines/cluster bombs or are investors in those industries, including whole system and component manufacturers. Animal Testing/Welfare -- Expansion of current data to identify U.S. and non-U.S. companies that are involved in a range of activities including pharmaceutical and other testing of animals, and breeding or dealing lab animals.

"These enhancements greatly increase the number of companies covered by Northern Trust's ESG screening capabilities across a significant number of concerns," said Sandra Landrum, senior product developer for Northern Trust Investment Risk and Analytical Services. "Through Compliance Analyst, clients can monitor their manager's adherence to ESG investment guidelines in a number of ways. Our functionality allows users to set limits on the percentage of the portfolio invested in each socially responsible investment category, with portfolio holdings analyzed individually or in aggregate, and an automated notification issued when holdings exceed the allowed limit."

In addition to screening for social factors, Northern Trust currently offers corporate governance rankings to assist institutional investors in evaluating the quality of corporate boards as a basis for investment decisions. The Investment Risk and Analytical Services group is also developing a combination of monitoring and ranking methods to assess and compare a company's progress related to environmental and sustainability factors.

Northern Trust relies on RiskMetrics ESG data to identify companies that derive revenue from a particular source, such as tobacco, alcohol or gambling, or to rank more than 8,000 companies around the world according to its Corporate Governance Quotient (CGQ). Compliance Analyst enables users to set tolerance levels for ESG guidelines to exclude or limit investments in companies or industries according to the investment policy. All ESG notifications and reports are delivered through Northern Trust Passport(R), a client information system that integrates Northern Trust and third-party financial information through a single Web portal.

"With these enhancements and new guidelines, Compliance Analyst can support a wide scope of ESG investment strategies," said Lenora Kelley, risk services senior product manager for Northern Trust Investment Risk and Analytical Services. "As responsible investing continues to evolve, Northern Trust is committed to maintaining a leadership position in helping institutional and wealth management clients meet risk and return objectives while investing in companies that operate within sound internal governance practices, have an outlook toward protecting the environment and are socially aware."

About Northern Trust

Northern Trust Corporation is a leading provider of investment management, asset and fund administration, fiduciary and banking solutions for corporations, institutions and affluent individuals worldwide. Northern Trust, a multibank holding company based in Chicago, has a growing network of 85 offices in 18 U.S. states and has international offices in 13 locations in North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. As of December 31, 2007, Northern Trust had assets under custody of US$4.1 trillion, and assets under investment management of US$757.2 billion. Northern Trust, founded in 1889, has earned distinction as an industry leader in combining high-touch service and expertise with innovative products and technology. For more information, visit http://www.northerntrust.com/.

Northern Trust

CONTACT: EMEA & Asia-Pacific Contacts, Sara Murshed,
+44 (0) 20 7982 2249, sm136@ntrs.com, or Camilla Greene, +44 (0) 20 7982 2176,
cg81@ntrs.com, or U.S., Canada Contacts, John O'Connell, +1-312-444-2388,
jo45@ntrs.com, or Alexis Geocaris, +1-312-444-3094, ag92@ntrs.com, all of
Northern Trust

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

Integra Bank Upgrades to Advanced Network Services With AT&TPrioritized Network Traffic and Increased Bandwidth Drive Greater Connectivity and Customer Service Quality for Regional Financial Institute

EVANSVILLE, Ind., March 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. today announced a five-year $3.2 million networking services contract with Integra Bank, a leading financial services provider throughout Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois and Ohio. AT&T will be integrating and upgrading Integra's current Frame Relay services to a single Virtual Private Network (VPN) solution.

"AT&T offers the skill and global scale needed to complete this complex yet crucial upgrade for Integra," said Amy Drake, senior vice president of Integra Bank. "Our new network services give our employees and our customers greater velocity in their daily activities, making banking interactions quick and efficient."

Integra Bank employees and customers will experience faster, enhanced applications with the new VPN services, which run on AT&T's Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) network platform. Helping Integra prioritize applications across its locations, the VPN dramatically increases bandwidth availability at all banking locations. The optimized connection will allow employees to communicate and transmit financial information efficiently, and customers will have an enhanced experience when accessing ATM applications and other customer-facing networked services.

AT&T also provided the necessary equipment, deployment and integration management to complete this critical transition for Integra. The new class-of-service-enabled VPN services and corresponding equipment are fully managed and monitored by AT&T technicians.

About Integra

Headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, Integra Bank Corporation is the parent of Integra Bank N.A. As of December 31, 2007, Integra has $3.4 billion in total assets and operates 80 banking centers and 134 ATMs at locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois and Ohio. Moody's Investors Service has assigned an investment grade rating of A3 for Integra Bank's long-term deposits. Integra Bank Corporation's Corporate Governance Quotient (CGQ) rating as of February 1, 2008, has IBNK outperforming 98.2% of the companies in the Russell 3000 Index and 98.3% of the companies in the banking group. This rating is updated monthly by Institutional Shareholder Services and measures public companies' corporate governance performance to a set of corporate governance factors that reflects the current regulatory environment. Integra Bank Corporation's common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol IBNK. Additional information may be found at Integra's web site, http://www.integrabank.com/.

About AT&T

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AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Bryan Blaise of AT&T, +1-312-932-2831, mobile, +1-312-259-6644,
bblaise@attnews.us

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

Brocade Announces Addition of the Brocade DCX Backbone to HP PortfolioBest in Class High-Performance Networking Solution Helps Customers Meet Evolving Data Center Requirements

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Brocade(R) , a leader in data center networking solutions that help enterprises connect and manage their information, today announced at Technology@Work Barcelona the addition of the Brocade DCX(TM) Backbone to the HP portfolio of storage solutions beginning March 31. The Brocade DCX Backbone will offer extremely high performance, scalability, and efficiency in the data center while enabling higher levels of consolidation and cost savings along with lower deployment and operational risk.

The Brocade DCX Backbone plays a key role in delivering on the Brocade Data Center Fabric (DCF) architecture, which provides customers with a low risk way to evolve their data center infrastructures for maximum performance, flexibility, and investment protection, while enabling important industry trends such as server virtualization and green data centers.

"The Brocade DCX Backbone is an excellent consolidation platform for HP/Brocade customers looking to implement server virtualization and gain greater performance, scalability and cost savings from their existing data center networking investments," said Ian Whiting, Vice President and General Manager of the Brocade Data Center Infrastructure Division. "The Brocade DCX Backbone is interoperable with existing architectures and supports both developing and established protocols, including Fibre Channel, Converged Enhanced Ethernet, and iSCSI."

"HP and Brocade are strategically aligned when it comes to offering our customers the best in scalability and performance in even the most demanding storage environments," said Rick Steffens, vice president, StorageWorks Division, HP. "HP's storage hardware, software and services combined with Brocade's DCX Backbone provides a flexible and easy-to-deploy connection point for converging and exchanging data between diverse data center networks." Customers attending HP's Technology@Work conference this week in Barcelona will be able to see the DCX Backbone at work in HP StorageWorks SAN Infrastructure Management Solutions in the Adaptive Infrastructure Area, Management and Automation zone (Pod A13).

For more information on The Brocade DCX Backbone, please visit: http://www.brocade.com/products/dcxbackbone.jsp.

About Brocade

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

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

Brocade

CONTACT: media, Jil Backstrom, +1-720-558-4774,
jil.backstrom@brocade.com, or investors, Alex Lenke, +1-408-333-6758,
alenke@brocade.com, both of Brocade; or Ian Yellin of Ogilvy PR,
+1-415-677-2714, ian.yellin@ogilvypr.com, for Brocade

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

Coherent, Inc. Announces Preliminary Results of Its Tender OfferCoherent expects to acquire 7,981,119 shares at $28.50 per share

SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Coherent, Inc. today announced the preliminary results of its modified "Dutch Auction" tender offer, which expired at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on Monday, March 17, 2008.

Based on the preliminary count by the depositary for the tender offer, Coherent expects to accept for payment an aggregate of 7,981,119 shares of its common stock at a purchase price of $28.50 per share. These shares represent approximately 25% of the shares issued and outstanding.

Based on the preliminary count by the depositary for the tender offer, an aggregate of 7,981,119 shares were properly tendered and not withdrawn at or below a price of $28.50, including approximately 2,904,000 shares that were tendered through notice of guaranteed delivery. The shares expected to be purchased are comprised of the 7,628,000 shares Coherent offered to purchase and an additional 353,119 shares to be purchased pursuant to Coherent's right to purchase up to an additional 2% of the outstanding shares without extending the tender offer in accordance with applicable securities laws.

The number of shares to be purchased and the price per share are preliminary. The determination of the final number of shares to be purchased and the final price per share is subject to confirmation by the depositary of the proper delivery of the shares validly tendered and not withdrawn. The actual number of shares validly tendered and not withdrawn and the final price per share will be announced following the completion of the confirmation process. Payment for the shares accepted for purchase will occur promptly thereafter. Payment for shares will be made in cash, without interest.

The self-tender offer was made pursuant to an Offer to Purchase and Letter of Transmittal, each dated February 15, 2008, in which the Company offered to purchase up to 7,628,000 shares at a price not less than $26.00 per share and not greater than $29.50 per share, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 15, 2008, as amended on March 7, 2008.

Merrill Lynch & Co. is the Company's dealer manager for the tender offer. The information agent is Georgeson Inc., and the depositary is American Stock Transfer & Trust Company. Any questions with regard to the tender offer may be directed to the information agent, at 877-868-4962.

Forward Looking Statements: This press release contains forward-looking statements, as defined under the federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding Coherent's expectation regarding the number of shares to be purchased and the price at which such shares will be purchased. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause the actual number of shares to be purchased, or the price at which shares are ultimately purchased to differ materially and adversely from the number and amount expressed in the forward-looking statements in this press release. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as to Coherent's expectations as of the date hereof. Coherent undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements as a result of events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Founded in 1966, Coherent, Inc. is a world leader in providing photonics based solutions to the commercial and scientific research markets.

Coherent, Inc.

CONTACT: Leen Simonet, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer of Coherent, Inc., +1-408-764-4161

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

Private Media Group Reports 2007 Annual Results - Business Model Changing With New Media Sales Representing 57% of Total Sales - Wireless Sales Up 32%

BARCELONA, Spain, March 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Private Media Group Inc. a worldwide leader in premium-quality adult entertainment products announced today its results for the twelve months ending December 31, 2007.

As a result of transitional factors and the weakening dollar euro exchange rate, sales decreased 14% to 25.0 million euro for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2007, compared to 2006. The decrease was primarily due to decreased DVD & Magazine and Broadcasting sales, offset by increased Internet and Wireless sales. Net sales in general were affected by changes in exchange rates. The annual average dollar euro exchange rate for the fiscal year 2007 compared to 2006 decreased 9% which reduced sales in dollars by the same percentage.

New Media sales: Despite the weakening dollar, Internet sales increased 3% to 4.4 million euro. Broadcasting sales decreased 1.0 million euro, or 12%, to 7.1 million euro. The decrease was primarily the result of the combined effect of the discontinuing of low margin pay-per-view sales in the US and a 2006 non-recurring Pay-TV license sales in Europe totaling 2.3 million euro, offset by an increase of 1.3 million euro primarily from new broadcasting business in Europe such as IPTV/VOD and the PrivateSpice TV channel. Wireless sales increased 32% to 2.6 million euro as a result of increased distribution and consumer buy rates.

Total New Media sales was 14.1 million euro, or 57% of total net sales. 2007 is the first year these new media distribution platforms represent more than half of our business. The Company expects Internet, wireless and broadcasting sales to increase significantly, given the rapid growth of these platforms and our leadership role in the adult entertainment category, (see comment on the business going forward below).

DVD & Magazine sales decreased by 27% to 10.9 million euro due to an industry wide decrease in DVD sales.

The Company reported a net loss of 0.4 million euro for the twelve months ended December 31, 2007 compared to a net income of 0.5 million euro for the twelve months ended December 31, 2006.

Commenting on some important factors relating to the business going forward, Private Media Group, Inc., CFO, Johan Gillborg stated: "During 2007, the combined sales from broadcasting, wireless and Internet was 57% of total sales. This represents a major shift in our business model and we expect aggressive growth in this area going forward, which will significantly affect the overall growth and operating profit of the Company's business.

"While European broadband users are signing up for IPTV services in the hundreds of thousands each month, making Europe the biggest and fastest growing IPTV region in the world (i), we have successfully implemented part of our new media strategy and contracted for supplying content for TVOD (ii) services to a total of 24 major platform operators in 11 countries in the region. During 2007 the European IPTV market grew by 60% to 6.4 million IPTV subscribers and by the end of the year we had gained 70% coverage with 4.5 million subscribers.

"With respect to our rollout on IPTV, it is important to note that part of our content has only been launched recently on some of these new IPTV platforms and subsequently we have seen very little impact on our bottom line from this high-margin business yet. During 2008 we are launching and building up shelf-space on all platforms and by the end of the second quarter 2008 we will have full exposure of our content on these fast growing IPTV platforms. By the end of 2008 and 2009, we expect to have our content available to 7.9 million and 12.0 million European IPTV subscribers, respectively, and the monetization of these subscribers will significantly increase our top line revenues and overall profitability.

"Furthermore, in order to increase growth and profitability in our other types of broadcasting, we have restructured our trademark and content licensing business with respect to the operation and distribution of Private branded TV channels carrying our content in Europe and Latin America. The restructuring included finding new partners in these markets and subsequently we entered into agreements with Playboy TV Latin America and Playboy TV International. During the 2007, both partners have expanded their reach for the Private branded TV channels. In particular we have seen significant growth in sales in Europe with the PrivateSpice TV channel. In addition, we recently partnered with New Frontier Media for the exclusive distribution of Private branded content to the U.S. broadcast market including video-on-demand, pay-per-view, IPTV and television. New Frontier Media's services reach over 139 million network homes and recently our content became available on the first video-on-demand platform in the US to more than six million subscribers via one of the biggest operators. Going forward, we expects additional video-on-demand platforms in the US to follow.

"With respect to mobile content, we believe this market is still in its infancy. During 2007 the distribution of Private content increased by 67% and by the end of the year it was available to 906 million handsets in 36 countries via 86 operators. The markets of Asia and the Americas are still underexploited by us and therefore represent a significant growth potential. Furthermore, Mobile TV, increased penetration of 3G handsets and the implementation of age verification systems offer additional significant growth potential with both current and future operators in 2008 and beyond (iii).

"In addition, in 2007 we entered into an exclusive global partnership with Mobile Streams to distribute our premium adult content through their platform for off-portal mobile services. Mobile Streams is a premier global mobile music and media provider and through this partnership we are entering a new dimension of mobile content delivery. We believe the user behavior for mobile content will migrate from on-portal to off-portal and that this new business will be the principal revenue generator going forward.

"Traffic to our Internet sites increased by 85% to 20 million unique visits in 2007 compared to 2006. This was primarily the result of the re- launch of the affiliate program PrivateCash. The affiliate program is now our biggest source of traffic. In the beginning of 2008, the Company is launching a large number of niche sites focusing on specific genres and top stars with the key objective to offer customers content matching their specific desires. In addition to catering to a wider clientele and creating more "shelf-space" on the web, this will grow the affiliate program as webmasters will have more tools at their disposal to drive traffic. Finally, it will enable the Company to take advantage of additional up-selling and cross-selling opportunities.

"As we are moving further into a world of global digital content delivery, DVD pricing and volume is being affected considerably and as a result the industry in general is experiencing a severe downturn in DVD sales. In view of the aforementioned, during 2007 we started a reorganization of our distribution of DVDs and Magazines. Through this reorganization, we expect to maximize existing sales and over time reduce any further negative impact of this downward DVD trend on our overall business," Mr. Gillborg concluded.

Financial Highlights (In thousands of euro, except per share amounts) Twelve months ended December 31, 2007 2006 Net Sales 24,990 29,197 Income from continuing operations (405) 1,130 Loss from discontinued operations - (651) Net Income (405) 479 Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding: Basic 53,202,364 52,858,131 Diluted n/a 53,483,094 Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations: Basic (0.01) 0.02 Diluted (0.01) 0.02 Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations: Basic - (0.01) Diluted - (0.01) Earnings (loss) per share: Basic (0.01) 0.01 Diluted (0.01) 0.01 NOTES TO THE EDITOR: Footnotes i According to Global IPTV Forecasts made by MRG (Multimedia Research Group, Inc.), the number of global IPTV subscribers is estimated to grow from 13.5 million in 2007 to 72.6 million in 2011, a compound annual growth rate of 52 percent. Europe continues to be the biggest market for IPTV, with France significantly leading the growth projections through its principal telcos. The number of IPTV subscribers in Europe is forecasted to grow from approximately 6.4 million in 2007 to 30.4 million in 2011, a compound annual growth rate of 48 percent. ii True Video On Demand -- (TVOD) -- TVOD is the ideal VOD service where individual users get immediate responses when interacting with the VOD system. With TVOD, the user can not only get instant access to the program online and watch it on TV, but also be able to do any VCR or DVD-like commands on the VOD system with the same quick response time as it is when working a VCR or DVD. iii Juniper Research estimates in its white paper Adult Content in the Palm of Your Hand (November 2007) that the global mobile adult content market will increase from US$1.7 billion in 2007 to just over US$4.6 billion by 2012. About Private Media Group

With its 40 year track record, NASDAQ listed Private Media Group is a brand-driven world leader in adult entertainment and distributes premium quality content globally via a wide range of platforms including more than 900 million mobile telephone handsets, IPTV/VOD, broadband Internet, television broadcasting, DVDs and magazines. Private Media Group owns the worldwide rights to its extensive archive of high-quality content, and also licenses its Private and "Silver Girls" trademarks internationally for a select range of luxury consumer products. Private's vision is to be the world's preferred content provider of adult entertainment to consumers anywhere, at any time and across all distribution platforms and devices.

Disclaimer

This release contains, in addition to historical information, 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, which reflect the Company's current judgments of those issues. However, because those statements are forward-looking and apply to future events, they are subject to such risks and uncertainties, which could lead to results materially different than anticipated by the Company.

For further information please contact: Johan Gillborg Chief Financial Officer Private Media GroupTel +34 93 590 70 70 johan.gillborg@private.com

Private Media Group

CONTACT: Johan Gillborg, Chief Financial Officer of Private Media Group,
+34 93 590 70 70, johan.gillborg@private.com

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

Lightscape Technologies Announces Closing of $7.5 Million Private Placement

HONG KONG, March 18 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Lightscape Technologies Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: LTSC) , a provider of large scale LED screens and installations, LED lighting design solutions, and advanced lighting products, announced today that it closed a private placement on March 17, 2008 with certain accredited investors of 9,375,000 common shares at a purchase price of $0.80 per share for gross proceeds of $7.5 million.

Lightscape intends to use the proceeds to finance its recently announced joint venture with Beijing Xintong Media & Cultural Development Co. Ltd. (a New World Group company) to build an LED-based outdoor advertising network in China, to support its LED lighting design solutions business and for general working capital and human resources purposes.

For more detailed information on the financing referred to in this release, reference is made to Lightscape Technologies' Current Reports on Form 8-K and related exhibits filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday March 10, 2008 and on Tuesday March 18, 2008.

The common stock offered under the private placement has not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may not be subsequently offered or sold by investors in the United States, except pursuant to an effective registration statement or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements. The company has agreed to file a registration statement covering resale of such common stock by investors. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale of any securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction.

About Lightscape Technologies

Lightscape Technologies Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: LTSC) delivers innovative LED lighting solutions, advanced lighting products and customized energy management solutions. Through wholly owned subsidiary Lightscape Technologies (Greater China) Limited, Lightscape Technologies designs, markets and sells LED-based lighting systems, licenses proprietary LED digital controller software, and provides LED screen rentals. Through subsidiary Beijing Illumination (Hong Kong) Limited, Lightscape Technologies manufactures and sells HID (High-Intensity Discharge) lighting products and Ultra High- Pressure Mercury Lamps. Through wholly owned subsidiary Tech Team Development Limited, Lightscape Technologies provides total energy management products and solutions which optimize energy consumption, lower costs, and enhance competitiveness for clients. Our headquarters are in Hong Kong, and we have offices in Singapore, China and Macau. For additional information, please visit htt://www.lightscapetech.com.hk .

Cautionary Disclaimer - Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains "forward-looking statements", as that term is defined in Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Such forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of the company's management and are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from the forward- looking statements. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements: unanticipated changes in product and service demand; downturns in the Chinese economy; supply chain delays; changes in China government policies and/or regulations; and the company's ability to protect its proprietary technology. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and the company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although the company believes that the beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance those beliefs, plans, expectations, or intentions will prove to be accurate. Investors should consider all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosed in the company's periodic reports filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available at http://www.sec.gov/.

Lightscape Technologies Inc.

CONTACT: Bill Zima of ICR, Inc. for Lightscape Technologies Inc., +1-203-
682-8200

Sinclair's Mark Aitken to Receive 2008 Technology Leadership Award

BALTIMORE, March 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is pleased to announce that Mark Aitken, Director of Advanced Technology, has been selected to receive the Broadcasting & Cable (B&C) 2008 Technology Leadership Award. Recipients, who are chosen by B&C's editorial staff, pays tribute to technology leaders who have displayed innovation, imagination and achievement. Mr. Aitken will be honored at an awards reception to be held April 14, 2008 during the National Association of Broadcasters convention in Las Vegas.

"Sinclair is extremely proud that Mark was selected to receive this award," commented Del Parks, Vice President of Engineering and Operations. "Mark's leadership ability and his thorough understanding of the detailed technical challenges we face as an industry benefit all of us. Mark currently chairs the U.S. Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) Specialist Group responsible for the standardization of broadcast mobile digital television. Mobile TV is a very important and exciting means for broadcasters to reach viewers on the go and, we are extremely appreciative of Mark's involvement and commitment in working towards bringing this effort to a successful and timely technical conclusion."

"It is an honor to receive this prestigious award and be recognized for my contributions in helping to lead the broadcast industry in the face of ever- increasing technical and business challenges," commented Mr. Aitken. "It is even more meaningful knowing that I was selected by one of the industry's leading trade magazines and will join previous distinguished honorees. I have been fortunate over the years to have the support of Sinclair, a Company with vision and fortitude that has helped to re-shape and advance the broadcast technical and operating landscape."

Also receiving the Technology Award is Brandon Burgess, Chairman & CEO of Ion Media Networks, Inc.; Hugo Gaggioni, CTO of Sony Broadcast; Bob Hesskamp, SVP of CNN Broadcast & Engineering Systems; Blake Krikorian, Co-founder, Chairman & CEO of Sling Media; and Phil Livingston of Panasonic Broadcast.

Mr. Aitken joined Sinclair Broadcast Group in April 1999 and currently serves as Director of Advanced Technology, where he focuses on technology requirements for the Company's 58 television stations. Mr. Aitken attended Springfield Technical Community College and continued his education in Engineering Management at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Prior to coming to Sinclair, Mr. Aitken held various positions with the COMARK Division of Thomcast (formerly Thales now Thomson/GVG), including Manager of the Systems Engineering, RF Engineering and Sales Engineering groups, as well as Director of Marketing and Sales Support which included DTV Strategic Planning responsibilities. While with COMARK, Mr. Aitken was part of the "Emmy Award Winning Team" that revolutionized the broadcast industry by bringing IOT technology to the marketplace.

Mr. Aitken represents Sinclair within the ATSC and other industry related organizations and is the Chairman of the ATSC TSG/S4 specialist group responsible for standardization of Mobile/Handheld standards. He is a member of the AFCCE, IEEE and SMPTE, and serves as a member of the Technical Advisory Group with the Open Mobile Video Coalition (OMVC). He is the author of many papers dealing with innovative RF product developments, advanced digital television systems design and related implementation strategies, and holds patents for various RF devices.

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies, owns and operates, programs or provides sales services to 58 television stations in 35 markets. Sinclair's television group is affiliated with all major networks and reaches approximately 22% of all U.S. television households. For more information, please visit Sinclair's website at http://www.sbgi.net/.

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.

CONTACT: Del Parks, VP Engineering & Operations of Sinclair Broadcast
Group, Inc., +1-410-568-1500

Web site: http://www.sbgi.net/

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Alcatel-Lucent's Nonstop Laptop Guardian receives INTERNET TELEPHONY Magazine's 10th Annual Product of the Year Award

PARIS, March 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) announced today that Technology Marketing Corporation's INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine has named its OmniAccess 3500 Nonstop Laptop Guardian as a recipient of its 2007 Product of the Year Award.

OmniAccess 3500 Nonstop Laptop Guardian (NLG) is a security system on a CDMA or HSDPA 3G card that is developed to remotely secure, monitor, manage and locate a mobile computer and to protect its data if it is lost or stolen. The NLG has its own processor, power supply and operating system, and it leverages broadband networks to let enterprises manage laptops anywhere, anytime, even when the computer is turned off.

"The OmniAccess 3500 Nonstop Laptop Guardian is truly an innovative solution that has come along at the right time. Regularly, reports of loss or stolen laptops holding critical data are heard around the world. The OmniAccess 3500 NLG, designed for CDMA, GSM and 3G networks, delivers protection as enterprises become more mobile and dynamic in the way their users share knowledge and create work styles," said Dor Skuler, Alcatel- Lucent's enterprise mobile security solutions general manager. "We are excited to be recognized as an industry innovator."

"Alcatel-Lucent has proven they are committed to quality and excellence while addressing real needs in the marketplace. INTERNET TELEPHONY is pleased to grant a 2007 Product of the Year Award to their OmniAccess 3500 Nonstop Laptop Guardian," said Rich Tehrani, TMC President and Editor-in-Chief of INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine. "We're proud to honor their hard work and accomplishments and look forward to more innovative solutions from Alcatel- Lucent in the future."

For more information please visit http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/omniaccess3500. For more information about TMC, please visit http://www.tmcnet.com/.

About INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine

INTERNET TELEPHONY has been the VoIP Authority since 1998(TM). Since the first issue in February of 1998, INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine has been providing unbiased views of the complicated converged communications space. INTERNET TELEPHONY offers rich content from solutions-focused editorial content to reviews on products and services from TMC Labs. INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine has a circulation of 225,000 including pass-along readers. For more information, please visit http://www.itmag.com/.

About TMC

Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) is an integrated global media company helping our clients build communities in print, online and in-person. TMC publishes Customer Interaction Solutions, INTERNET TELEPHONY, Unified Communications, and IMS Magazine. TMCnet, TMC's Web site, is the leading source of news and articles for the communications and technology industries. According to Quantcast*, TMCnet reaches nearly one million U.S. unique visitors each month. TMCnet serves as many as three million unique visitors globally each month according to Webtrends. TMC is also the first publisher to test new products in its own on-site laboratories, TMC Labs. In addition, TMC produces INTERNET TELEPHONY Conference & EXPO, and Call Center 2.0 Conference. (*alexa.com is an amazon.com company that ranks Web sites by their traffic levels. Neither alexa.com nor amazon.com is affiliated with TMCnet.)

For more information about TMC, visit http://www.tmcnet.com/. About Alcatel-Lucent

Alcatel-Lucent

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Jeff Misner to Join Vonage Board of Directors

HOLMDEL, N.J., March 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Vonage today announced that its Board of Directors has increased the size of the Board from seven to eight members and elected Jeff Misner as a new member. As a Director, Misner will serve on the Audit Committee.

"We're pleased to have Jeff join Vonage's Board and believe that his extensive financial experience will be of great value as we transition to an established, profitable enterprise," said Jeffrey Citron, Chairman, Chief Strategist and Interim CEO of Vonage.

Misner currently serves as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Continental Airlines Inc. In this role, he is responsible for the airline's overall financial operations, including internal audit, funds, corporate finance, risk management, financial planning, tax, accounting and investor relations. Prior to Continental, Misner was a tax and business consultant, having served as a tax partner with Ernst and Young in Orange County, Calif., and with Kenneth Leventhal and Company in Newport Beach, Calif.

Misner received his bachelor's degree in accounting from San Diego State University, and currently lives in Houston with his wife and three children.

About Vonage

Vonage is a leading provider of broadband telephone services with 2.6 million subscriber lines. Our award-winning technology enables anyone to make and receive phone calls with a touch tone telephone almost anywhere a broadband Internet connection is available. We offer feature-rich and cost- effective communication services that offer users an experience similar to traditional telephone services.

Our Residential Premium Unlimited and Small Business Unlimited calling plans offer consumers unlimited local and long distance calling, and popular features like call waiting, call forwarding and voicemail -- for one low, flat monthly rate. Vonage's service is sold on the web and through national retailers including Best Buy, Circuit City, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Target and is available to customers in the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom. For more information about Vonage's products and services, please visit http://www.vonage.com/ .

Vonage Holdings Corp. is headquartered in Holmdel, New Jersey. Vonage(R) is a registered trademark of Vonage Marketing Inc., a subsidiary of Vonage Holdings Corp.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding the Company's expectation of profitably. The forward-looking statements in this release are based on information available at the time the statements are made and/or management's belief as of that time with respect to future events and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and outcomes to be materially different. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, our damaging and disruptive intellectual property and other litigation; our convertible notes, which can be put to us in December 2008; our history of net operating losses and our need for cash to finance our growth; the competition we face; our dependence on our customers' existing broadband connections; differences between our service and traditional phone services, including our 911 service; uncertainties relating to regulation of VoIP services; system disruptions or flaws in our technology; the risk that VoIP does not gain broader acceptance; and other factors that are set forth in the "Risk Factors" section, the "Legal Proceedings" section, the "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition" section and other sections of Vonage's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, as well as in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. While we may elect to update forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we specifically disclaim any obligation to do so, and therefore, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as representing our views as of any date subsequent to today.

Vg-o

Vonage

CONTACT: Michael Zema of Vonage, +1-732-202-5432,
michael.zema@vonage.com

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

Ethisphere Institute Honors Verizon Wireless' Government Contractor Ethics ProgramVerizon Wireless Wins Best Overall Government Contractor Ethics Program Designation for 2008

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., March 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless, owner and builder of the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, has been recognized as having the "Best Overall Government Contractor Ethics Program" by the Ethisphere Institute. The rankings will be published in the first quarter 2008 issue of Ethisphere Magazine, available nationally in late March.

Verizon Wireless was ranked first in the following categories: Best Private Company Ethics Program, Best Ethics Program Overall, Best Ethics Training and Communications Programs, and Codes of Ethics and Business Conduct.

Researchers from the Ethisphere Institute analyzed more than 1,000 federal government contractors as part of the 2008 ratings. The ratings take into account new Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules regarding U.S. government contractors' ethics programs, key Federal Sentencing Guidelines "hallmarks" for effective compliance programs, and industry best practices. The Institute scored companies based on their ethics programs, which were reviewed through an online questionnaire, along with information voluntarily provided by the participants. A random audit and review provided verification of quality assurance of responses.

"We are honored to be recognized by Ethisphere Institute as a recipient of its 'Best Overall Government Contractor Ethics Program,'" said Michael Maiorana, vice president of government sales for Verizon Wireless. "Verizon Wireless is committed to providing government agencies with Federal, State, and Local contract-compliant reliable service and support that keeps officials connected to their organizations."

The Institute's rankings were based on an objective analysis of four categories:

-- Code of ethics and business conduct -- Leadership and tone from the top -- Internal control systems -- Ethics training and communication programs

"In undertaking this exhaustive research and ranking we have found the opportunity to highlight companies that have taken proactive measures to implement the proper controls, culture and programs to communicate company values and prevent unethical behavior," said Alex Brigham, executive director of the Ethisphere Institute. "They should be a shining example to others in the industry."

Ethisphere Magazine is a national publication dedicated to illuminating the important correlation between ethics and profit. For a complete listing of the Government Contractors ratings, go to http://www.ethisphere.com/. For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services for government agencies visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/government or contact a Verizon Wireless Government Sales Representative at 1-800-293-3048.

About Verizon Wireless

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

About The Ethisphere Institute

The Ethisphere Institute, with the support of its keystone partners LexisNexis, the Practising Law Institute, Red Flag Group, the National Association of Corporate Directors, Trace International, the Global Reporting Initiative, Corpedia, and associated membership group, the Ethisphere Council, was founded in 2006. Dedicated to the research, creation, and sharing of best practices in business ethics, compliance, sustainability, and corporate governance and citizenship, the Council is comprised of over 200 institutions and corporations, including Deutsche Telekom, Time Warner, Avaya and Kraft. Ethisphere Magazine is the quarterly publication of the Institute, created to illuminate the important correlation between ethics and profits. The motto of the Institute is "Good. Smart. Business. Profit." and more information on membership can be found at http://www.ethisphere.com/.

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Brenda Boyd Raney, +1-908-559-7518,
Brenda.Raney@verizonwireless.com, of Verizon Wireless; or Jennifer Avrhami,
+1-480-941-8497, Jennifer@mindspace.net, of Ethisphere Magazine

Web site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
http://www.verizonwireless.com/government
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Siemens PLM Software Named 2008 Automotive News Pace Awards FinalistDistinction Recognizes UGS Synergy as an Information Technology Innovation

PLANO, Texas and DETROIT, March 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division and a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, today announced the company has been named a finalist in the prestigious 2008 Automotive News PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers' Contribution to Excellence) Award competition.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070904/SIEMENSLOGO )

The finalist designation is for the Information Technology award category, in recognition of the UGS Synergy(TM) program, a new computer-aided-design (CAD)-independent, asynchronous data sharing program based on JT(TM) data format that makes seamless collaboration on vehicle design and manufacturing a reality.

The awards program, now in its 14th year, is recognized around the world as the industry symbol of innovation. Information Technology category winners demonstrate game-changing innovations in the design and implementation of information systems solutions that enable companies to improve operational performance or delivery of services.

"We are honored to earn the distinction as a finalist of this prestigious automotive industry award, in recognition of UGS Synergy, a new program that revolutionizes the vehicle design and manufacturing collaboration process," said Dave Shirk, executive vice president, Global Marketing, Siemens PLM Software.

Launched in June 2007, UGS Synergy provides for asynchronous design information sharing in a CAD-independent environment. For the first time, original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and suppliers at all levels of the supply chain have a single optimized process for exchanging vehicle design and manufacturing information.

UGS Synergy enables suppliers to set up their own PLM environment and leverage its power to optimize the entire enterprise. The program leverages its JT data format, which has emerged as a standard for 3D visual collaboration in the automotive industry. Both OEMs and suppliers alike use JT for a wide range of downstream applications from purchasing to manufacturing, as it is smaller in file size and protects intellectual property.

Ford Motor Company was one of the first OEM companies to support UGS Synergy to compliment their existing supplier exchange solutions within C3P- NG. Ford announced to the supply community in September 2007 that UGS Synergy was being piloted and could be immediately leveraged by Ford suppliers for consumption of Ford generated JT product data to support design in context. To date, Ford has not limited the consumption of JT by the supply base for any of Ford's active vehicle programs. Additionally in support of its efforts to validate UGS Synergy as a supplier exchange mechanism, Ford is currently reviewing delivery methodologies for specific commodities which will be approved for use.

According to a November 2006 report, Cyon Research Corporation estimates that if a single platform such as JT were implemented as a standard data- transfer mechanism, automotive industry suppliers would benefit from savings in the range of $500 million to $800 million annually.

Developed and tested on HP ProLiant servers, the UGS Synergy program enables an optimized design environment through a single, enterprise-wide data management environment that unites all suppliers product information, enforces proper part nomenclature and encourages best practice work processes together with a single, best-in-class, latest generation design system.

Siemens PLM Software, along with other Automotive News PACE Award finalists, undergo an extensive review process -- including a site visit -- by industry, academic and business leaders to select award winners, to be announced at a gala ceremony in Detroit on April 14, 2008.

The 14th annual PACE Award is jointly presented by Automotive News, Microsoft, SAP and Transportation Research Center Inc. and also sponsored by OESA, Sprint and WCSX 94.7FM in Detroit. For complete details of the 2008 Automotive News PACE Award, visit http://www.autonews.com/PACE.

About Siemens PLM Software

Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division, is a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services with 4.6 million licensed seats and 51,000 customers worldwide. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Siemens PLM Software's open enterprise solutions enable a world where organizations and their partners collaborate through Global Innovation Networks to deliver world-class products and services. For more information on Siemens PLM Software products and services, visit http://www.siemens.com/plm.

About the Siemens Industry Automation Division

The Siemens Industry Automation Division (Nuremberg), a division of the Siemens Industry Sector, is a worldwide leader in the fields of automation systems, low-voltage switchgear and industrial software. Its portfolio ranges from standard products for the manufacturing and process industry to solutions for whole industries and systems that encompass the automation of entire automobile production facilities and chemical plants. As a leading software supplier, Industry Automation optimizes the entire value added chain of manufacturers -- from product design and development to production, sales and a wide range of maintenance services.

Note: Siemens and the Siemens logo are registered trademarks of Siemens AG. JT and UGS Synergy are trademarks or registered trademarks of Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and in other countries. All other trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks belong to their respective holders.

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CONTACT: Debra Dekelbaum of Siemens PLM Software, +1-972-987-3271, or
Debra.Dekelbaum@siemens.com

Web site: http://www.siemens.com/plm
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The Allied Defense Group, Inc. Closes Sale of Titan Dynamics Systems, Inc.

VIENNA, Va., March 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Allied Defense Group, Inc. announces it has closed the previously announced sale of its Marshall, Texas subsidiary, Titan Dynamics Systems, Inc. in a stock purchase agreement with Chemring Group PLC. Chemring is a specialist manufacturer of decoy countermeasures and energetic materials for the global defense, security and safety markets.

Allied Defense Group received $4.75 million in this transaction.

Major General (Ret) John J. Marcello, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Allied Defense Group said, "The completion of the sale of Titan Dynamics represents another step in our strategic plan to dispose of non-core assets to reduce our outstanding debt and strengthen our balance sheet."

Houlihan Lokey advised the Allied Defense Group, Inc. in connection with the transaction.

About The Allied Defense Group, Inc.

The Allied Defense Group, Inc. is a diversified international defense and security firm which: develops and produces conventional ammunition marketed to defense departments worldwide; designs, produces and markets sophisticated electronic and microwave security systems principally for European and North American markets; manufactures battlefield effects simulators and other training devices for the military; and designs and produces state-of-the-art weather and navigation software, data, and systems for commercial and military customers.

For more information, please visit the Company web site: http://www.allieddefensegroup.com/

Certain statements contained herein are "forward looking" statements as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Because statements include risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied and include, but are not limited to, those discussed in filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

For More Information, Contact: Jim Drewitz Investor Relations 830-669-2466

The Allied Defense Group, Inc.

CONTACT: Jim Drewitz, Investor Relations of The Allied Defense Group,
Inc., +1-830-669-2466

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

Paragon Technologies Reports 2007 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results

EASTON, Pa., March 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Paragon Technologies, Inc. , a leading supplier of "smart" material handling systems and "software-driven" warehouse and distribution center solutions, announced today results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2007.

During the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2007, the Company had a net loss of $58,000 or $0.02 loss per share on revenues of $4.5 million. The Company's backlog of orders at December 31, 2007 was $7.9 million compared to the Company's backlog of orders at the beginning of the year of $5.9 million.

During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company had net income of $341,000 or $0.12 earnings per share on revenues of $21.4 million. The rate of new orders rose during the year ended December 31, 2007 to $23.5 million compared to $16.8 million in new orders received during the year ended December 31, 2006.

Net income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2007 was favorably impacted by the recognition of a $309,000 income tax benefit primarily related to the reversal of accruals for the expiration of tax return statutes.

Len Yurkovic, Acting CEO of Paragon Technologies, commented, "Although we are disappointed in our 2007 fourth quarter and twelve month earnings, we are encouraged by the increase in the backlog of orders, which provides a good foundation for financial performance for 2008. Selling, general and administrative expenses have impacted our bottom line, but are in keeping with our long-term strategy to increase the level of sales by investing in resources associated with sales efforts in response to quoting and sales activities."

The Company will host a conference call to discuss these results on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. ET. To participate in the call, please dial 1-866-752-7147 and ask for the Paragon Technologies teleconference. Simultaneous with the conference call, an audio webcast of the call will be available via a link on the Paragon website, http://www.ptgamex.com/.

Paragon's SI Systems' branded technologies drive productivity at Fortune 1000 companies and the United States Government.

About Paragon Technologies

Paragon Technologies is a leader in integrating material handling systems and creating automated solutions for material flow applications. SI Systems' branded technologies and material handling solutions address unit assembly in manufacturing operations and order fulfillment applications. One of the top material handling systems suppliers worldwide, SI Systems leading clients have included the United States Postal Service, BMG, Peterbilt, Honda, and Maybelline.

Cautionary Statement. Certain statements contained herein are not based on historical fact and are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the Securities and Exchange Commission rules, regulations and releases. Paragon intends that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbors created hereby. Among other things, the forward-looking statements regard Paragon's earnings, liquidity, financial condition, review of strategic alternatives, and other matters. Words or phrases denoting the anticipated results of future events, such as "anticipate," "does not anticipate," "should help to," "believe," "estimate," "is positioned," "expects," "may," "will," "is expected," "should," "continue," and similar expressions that denote uncertainty, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Paragon's actual results, performance, or achievements could differ materially from the results expressed in, or implied by, such "forward-looking statements:" (1) as a result of factors over which Paragon has no control, including the strength of domestic and foreign economies, sales growth, competition, and certain cost increases; and (2) if the factors on which Paragon's conclusions are based do not conform to its expectations. Furthermore, achievement of the objectives of the Company following the sale of Ermanco is subject to risks associated with business disruption resulting from the announcement of the sale and other risks outlined in Paragon's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005.

This press release and prior releases are available at http://www.ptgamex.com/. Paragon Technologies, Inc. Summary Financial Information Selected Financial Data - Balance Sheets (unaudited) (In Thousands, Except Ratio Information) December 31, 2007 December 31, 2006 Cash and cash equivalents $12,104 2,447 Short-term investments 200 9,625 Total cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments $12,304 12,072 Trade receivables $2,640 2,557 Inventories $859 469 Current assets $17,842 16,370 Current liabilities 5,802 4,296 Working capital $12,040 12,074 Current ratio 3.08 3.81 Total assets $18,316 16,752 Total stockholders' equity $12,253 12,428 Paragon Technologies, Inc. Summary Financial Information Selected Financial Data - Statements of Operations (unaudited) (In Thousands, Except Per Share Information) Fourth Quarter Ended Year Ended December 31, December 31, 2007 2006 2007 2006 Net sales $4,524 3,536 21,448 17,788 Income (loss) before income taxes $(176) 37 (92) 449 Income tax benefit (118) (20) (433) (19) Net income (loss) $(58) 57 341 468 Basic earnings (loss) per share $(.02) .02 .12 .14 Diluted earnings (loss) per share $(.02) .02 .12 .14 Paragon Technologies, Inc. Supplemental Financial Information Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to EBITDA (unaudited) (In Thousands) Fourth Quarter Ended Year Ended December 31, December 31, 2007 2006 2007 2006 Net income (loss) $(58) 57 341 468 Add: Income tax benefit (118) (20) (433) (19) Income (loss) before income taxes (176) 37 (92) 449 Add: Interest expense - - 1 1 Add: Depreciation and amortization expense 27 31 109 104 EBITDA (149) 68 18 554

Paragon Technologies, Inc.

CONTACT: Leonard S. Yurkovic, Acting CEO of Paragon Technologies, Inc.,
+1-610-252-3205, +1-610-252-3102 (Fax)

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

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

MEHOOPANY, Pa., March 18 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Wyoming County, Verizon Wireless has expanded its network with a new cell site. The new site increases coverage and capacity near the Proctor and Gamble Paper Plant, along Route 87 and along Sugar Hollow Road.

The network expansion is part of an aggressive multi-billion dollar network investment each year (more than $1 billion every 90 days) to stay ahead of the growing demand for Verizon Wireless' voice and data services. The company spent more than $190 million in 2007 to enhance services and coverage throughout southeastern, central and northeastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware, bringing the network investment in the region to more than $1 billion since 2000. Nationally, the company has invested nearly $44 billion since it was formed -- $5.5 billion on average every year -- to offer customers the most reliable service available, including wireless data services such as picture messaging, text messaging, and the company's exclusive V CAST service. V CAST brings video clips of TV shows, music on demand and other multimedia services to wireless phones over Verizon Wireless' high-speed EV-DO network. Verizon Wireless's high-speed third generation wireless broadband network has been enhanced with EV-DO Rev. A technology. This enhancement allows customers who use the company's flagship business data service, BroadbandAccess, to interact with Web-based applications, download music over-the-air, access to e-mail, everyday corporate data, the Internet, and more at speeds that are eight to nine times faster than before. For example, BroadbandAccess customers with Rev. A compatible devices can now expect average download speeds of 600 kilobits per second (kbps) to 1.4 megabits per second and average upload speeds of 500-800 kbps, which means customers can download a 1 megabyte e-mail attachment -- the equivalent of a small PowerPoint(R) presentation or a large PDF file -- in about eight seconds and upload the same sized file in less than 13 seconds.

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

Verizon Wireless tests its network and those of its competitors to ensure the Verizon Wireless network remains the nation's most reliable. Nationally, Verizon Wireless' real-life test men and women drive 98 specially equipped vehicles almost 1,000,000 miles annually on Interstate, U.S. and state highways as well as major roads and surface streets in high-population areas, based upon U.S. Census counts, to determine if voice calls and data connections are successful on the first attempt and stay connected. Vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than three million voice call attempts and more than 16 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless' network and the networks of other carriers.

About Verizon Wireless Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, serving 65.7 million customers. Verizon Wireless has invested nearly $44 billion since it was formed -- $5.5 billion on average every year -- to increase the coverage and capacity of its national network and to add new services. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 69,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). For more information, go to: http://www.verizonwireless.com/. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Brett Marcy, +1-717-231-5340; or Sheldon Jones,
+1-215-638-5668, Sheldon.jones@verizonwireless.com, both of Verizon Wireless

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