ThriftyCarSales.com Traffic Quadruples With Site Upgrade

TULSA, Okla., March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Thrifty Car Sales, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. , has seen significant increases in traffic -- in fact, it's nearly quadrupled -- since enhancements were made to its ThriftyCarSales.com website. Launched Dec. 14, 2007, the newly-configured site has seen explosive growth, with more than 10 million hits from Jan. 1 through March 21, 2008.

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"These numbers exceed our early expectations and will continue to grow," said Lee Goldey, Manager, Marketing and Advertising for Thrifty Car Sales. "Due to a new open architecture that has allowed 'spidering' and improvements to our search engine optimization efforts, we are seeing growth in first-time visitors, with an average stay of seven-and-a-half minutes on the site. In the first three months, we have nearly quadrupled our old traffic numbers. The number of leads generated by the website to our national network of franchised dealers has tripled. This is an absolute home run for ThriftyCarSales.com and our dealers."

The new website, introduced last December, greatly enhances customers' car-shopping experience across its network of 39 U.S. dealerships. Some of the changes include:

-- A new user interface and technology designed by CarTHINK, improving the virtual buying experience for dealers and customers; -- Web optimization using frameless website architecture that enables search engines to find and display relevant content to consumers and increase traffic volume; -- Improved content management tools for Thrifty Car Sales dealers enabling them to better manage their online inventory of vehicles; -- New merchandising features like "Find A Vehicle" that allows consumers to search for a specific make or model nationwide; -- Search capability up to four weeks: Consumers can save their vehicle search criteria for up to four weeks and be notified electronically when Thrifty Car Sales has sourced a vehicle matching their specifications; -- Expanded selection and availability of vehicles. The new site integrates "off-fleet" rental vehicles from Thrifty Car Rental and Dollar Rent A Car. A full inventory of these off-fleet vehicles is displayed on the "National Specials" page; and -- "Click for a call" feature: When searching Thrifty Car Sales' nationwide inventory, customers may click on this icon to get a call from a customer service specialist who can set an appointment with a local dealership.

"Customer online behavior has changed dramatically when shopping for vehicles on the Web," said Goldey. "The old model involved consumers searching largely in their own neighborhood. We have embraced the new model where consumers are first interested in the make/model and features of a vehicle and geographic location is less important."

The new version of ThriftyCarSales.com was created by CarTHINK, LLC, a privately-held company that provides full-service Internet marketing, software and services to hundreds of franchise and independent dealers across the country. CarTHINK is a data partner with Reynolds & Reynolds, an eBay Motors/eBay Local certified solutions provider and has data distribution agreements with hundreds of online classified destinations such as Autotrader.com and Cars.com. For more information on CarTHINK, visit http://www.carthink.com/.

About Thrifty Car Sales

Thrifty Car Sales is a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. , a Fortune 1000 Company headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Thrifty Car Sales, with 39 locations, franchises retail used car sales dealerships throughout the United States. Dealerships offer a wide range of late model, low mileage vehicles. Thrifty Certified(R) vehicles pass extensive inspection and are backed by a limited warranty. Thrifty Car Sales was founded in 1999.

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TI introduces industry's lowest power, high-speed, voltage feedback amplifierNew device features 90 percent lower power for portable applications

DALLAS, March 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) introduced today a high-speed, unity gain stable, voltage feedback amplifier that features more than 90 percent less power than devices with comparable slew rates in the market today. The new device's unique architecture provides designers with high bandwidth and slew rate, coupled with a very low quiescent current, making it well-suited for portable instrumentation, active filters and analog-to-digital converter (ADC) buffers. (For more information see http://www.ti.com/opa2889-pr.)

The OPA2889 represents a significant evolution in unity gain stable, voltage feedback amplifiers, offering an excellent combination of bandwidth and slew rate capabilities while consuming only 460 uA of quiescent current per channel. Coupled with the ultra low power, the high bandwidth of 115 MHz and slew rate of 250 V/us, allows customers to process data faster and more efficiently. The device also includes a power down feature, enabling even further power savings by reducing the quiescent current to 18 uA/channel when not in use.

Along with the bandwidth and slew rate capabilities, the OPA2889 offers a flexible single supply voltage range of +2.6 V to +12 V or dual supply voltage range of +/-1.3 V to +/-6 V. In addition, it provides a large output swing of 8 Vpp and output current of +/- 40 uA. These features minimize signal distortion to increase fidelity while giving designers greater flexibility.

The latest offering extends TI's high-speed, low-power voltage and current feedback amplifier offerings including those summarized below.

Supply Supply Powerdown Voltage Voltage Quiescent Quiescent Slew Rate Bandwidth (min) (max) Current Current # of Ch (V/us) (MHz) (V) (V) (typ) (typ) OPA2889 2 250 115 2.6 12 490uA 18uA OPA890, OPA2890 1, 2 400 250 3 12 1.1mA 30uA OPA683, OPA2683 1, 2 540 200 5 12 940uA 100uA OPA684, OPA3684 1, 3 820 210 5 12 1.7mA 100uA OPA2684, OPA4684 2, 4 780 250 5 12 1.7mA NA

For more information and to download the latest Amplifier and Data Converter Selection Guide, please see http://www.ti.com/amplifier.

Availability, pricing and support

The OPA2889 is available today in a SOIC-8 and MSOP-10 package. Suggested resale pricing is $1.35 in quantities of 1,000. Samples and evaluation modules of the OPA2889 and other devices are available from http://www.ti.com/.

About Texas Instruments

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

Please refer all reader inquiries to: Texas Instruments Incorporated Semiconductor Group, SC-08038 Literature Response Center 14950 FAA Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76155 1-800-477-8924 Trademarks

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BorgWarner Breaks Ground for Turbocharger Operation in PolandBorgWarner to Build 24th Production Plant in Europe

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BorgWarner broke ground for a new production facility in Rzeszow, Poland, where it plans to produce an initial 500,000 turbochargers for European car makers beginning in 2009, with expansion in the next two years to produce up to two million units. The location in southeast Poland offers economic advantages and allows BorgWarner to serve vehicle manufacturers in both Western and Eastern Europe. The 54,000-square-foot (5,000-square-meter) operation is expected to create about 200 jobs.

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"Increasing demand for fuel-efficient, turbocharged diesel and gasoline engines is driving significant growth for BorgWarner's turbocharger business, especially in Europe," said Roger Wood, President and General Manager, BorgWarner Turbo & Emissions Systems. "The new plant in Poland fits BorgWarner's global growth strategy and demonstrates our commitment to Europe as an industrial location." When completed, the new facility will be BorgWarner's 24th production plant in Europe.

BorgWarner expects turbocharged light vehicle diesel engine production to grow by nearly 20% in Europe, from about 9.8 million units to 11.6 million units in 2012. Over the same period, the European turbocharged gasoline engine market is anticipated to triple from about 1.1 million units to 3.0 million units.

BorgWarner Turbo & Emissions Systems is a leading global producer of turbochargers, exhaust gas return valves and other engine air management systems for passenger cars, light trucks and commercial vehicles. These systems are designed to improve fuel economy, reduce emissions and enhance vehicle performance.

Auburn Hills, Michigan-based BorgWarner Inc. is a product leader in highly engineered components and systems for vehicle powertrain applications worldwide. The FORTUNE 500 company operates manufacturing and technical facilities in 64 locations in 17 countries. Customers include VW/Audi, Ford, Toyota, Renault/Nissan, General Motors, Hyundai/Kia, Daimler, Chrysler, Fiat, BMW, Honda, John Deere, PSA, and MAN. The Internet address for BorgWarner is: http://www.borgwarner.com/ .

Statements contained in this news release may contain forward-looking statements as contemplated by the 1995 Private Securities Litigation Reform Act that are based on management's current expectations, estimates and projections. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond our control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed, projected or implied in or by the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include: fluctuations in domestic or foreign vehicle production, the continued use of outside suppliers, fluctuations in demand for vehicles containing our products, changes in general economic conditions, and other risks detailed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Risk Factors, identified in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K. We do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

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Home Trust Company of Canada Signs Processing Agreement with Fidelity National Information Services

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. today announced a new agreement with Home Trust Company of Toronto, Canada, a wholly owned subsidiary of Home Capital Group, Inc. and a Visa Canada issuer.

FIS, a global leader in the payment processing industry, will provide Home Trust Company with comprehensive back-office merchant processing services, including settlement, charge-back processing, retrieval services and customer support. FIS currently provides credit card processing for Home Trust.

"We are very pleased to extend our relationship with FIS," said Gerald M. Soloway, chief executive officer of Home Trust Company. "As we expand our merchant processing business, we are confident that FIS will help us reach our strategic goals by providing us with more processing options and system flexibility and by being an important participant in our future developments."

"We are committed to using our leading-edge technology to help Home Trust improve efficiency and continue to grow their service offerings," said James A. Susoreny, executive vice president of FIS. "We have enjoyed a successful four-year partnership with Home Trust and look forward to continuing it into the future."

Home Trust

Home Capital Group, Inc. is a holding company, publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (HCG), and operating through its principal subsidiary, Home Trust Company. Home Trust is a Canadian federally regulated trust company offering deposit, mortgage lending, retail credit and payment card services. Licensed to conduct business across Canada, Home Trust has offices in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia and Quebec. For more information about Home Trust, visit http://www.hometrust.ca/.

About Fidelity National Information Services

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. is a leading provider of core processing for financial institutions; card issuer and transaction processing services; mortgage loan processing and mortgage-related information products; and outsourcing services to financial institutions, retailers, mortgage lenders and real estate professionals. FIS has processing and technology relationships with 35 of the top 50 global banks, including nine of the top 10. FIS is a member of Standard and Poor's (S&P) 500(R) Index and has been ranked the number one overall financial technology provider in the world by American Banker and the research firm Financial Insight in the annual FinTech 100 rankings. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., FIS maintains a strong global presence, serving more than 9,000 financial institutions in more than 80 countries worldwide. For more information on Fidelity National Information Services, please visit http://www.fidelityinfoservices.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about our beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on management's beliefs, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management. Because such statements are based on expectations as to future economic performance and are not statements of fact, actual results may differ materially from those projected. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The risks and uncertainties which forward-looking statements are subject to include, but are not limited to: changes in general economic, business and political conditions and other risks detailed in the "Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information," "Risk Factors" and other sections of the Company's Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Fidelity National Information Services

CONTACT: Michelle Kersch, Senior Vice President of Corporate
Communications, +1-904-854-5043, michelle.kersch@fnis.com; or Mary Waggoner,
Senior Vice President of Investor Relations, +1-904-854-3282,
mary.waggoner@fnis.com, both of Fidelity National Information Services

Web site: http://www.fidelityinfoservices.com/
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Stinger S-200's Sold to Missouri Police Department

TAMPA, Fla., March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Stinger Systems, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: STIY) , a leader in electro-stun technology today announced that the Willard Missouri Police Department has purchased Stinger

S-200 Electronic Immobilization Devices (EID).

Chief Tom McClain stated, "We did a lot of homework looking at the two primary vendors of EID's. We even use another model prior to this purchase. We concluded that the S-200 not only presented the best value to the taxpayers of Willard but clearly had the features necessary to best outfit our officers. Features like a cartridge eject system which allow our officers to quickly reload in dangerous situations is among the features we found very compelling. Further, having less current per pulse than competitor simply made the choice that much easier."

ABOUT STINGER SYSTEMS

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

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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

Stinger Systems, Inc.

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

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

Motorola Broadens Channel Distribution of Good(TM) Mobile MessagingGood Products to be Available Directly From More Than 10,000 Global VARs through Motorola's PartnerSelect Program

SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Motorola, Inc. is making it easier for businesses to get a complete, integrated mobile computing solution by making Good Mobile Messaging and Good Mobile Intranet available to more than 10,000 VARs worldwide through its award-winning PartnerSelect channel program. Enterprises looking for a unified mobility solution including devices, data service plans, wireless email and other behind-the-firewall applications can now purchase solutions more conveniently from a global network of highly specialized resellers beginning in early April 2008.

"We're very excited to offer Good through the PartnerSelect program," said Alex Zaltsman, co-founder and managing partner, Exigent. "Combining a leading mobile email solution with the industry's most popular mobile computing devices and a highly successful channel program allows us to serve our enterprise customers more comprehensively and gives us a distinct competitive advantage."

Broadened Distribution

Motorola's PartnerSelect Program will offer a family of bundled mobile computing solutions comprised of Good Mobile Messaging and Good Mobile Intranet on a choice of mobile computing devices and smartphones including the MC35, MC50 and MC70, Motorola Q family, and a variety of Palm, HTC and Samsung smartphones. Authorized resellers can package bundled solutions with device activations and vertical applications for their customers.

Good securely extends IBM Lotus(R) Domino(R), Microsoft(R) Exchange, and other enterprise systems to a variety of the most popular smart devices and networks. Good's software and managed service deliver a personalized user experience, low total cost of ownership through Secure Over-The-Air management, advanced security and enterprise-class service and support.

"Our channel partners and customers have been asking for end-to-end enterprise mobility solutions designed to meet the requirements of both IT and indoor and outdoor mobile workers," said Tom Gleason, Vice President of Partners & Solutions Organization, Motorola Enterprise Mobility business. "By adding Good Mobile Messaging and Good Mobile Intranet to their portfolios, solution providers and customers will now have streamlined access to a truly comprehensive mobile offering from Motorola."

About Motorola

Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications. The company develops technologies, products and services that make mobile experiences possible. Our portfolio includes communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility solutions, digital set-tops, cable modems, mobile devices and Bluetooth accessories. Motorola is committed to delivering next generation communication solutions to people, businesses and governments. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $36.6 billion in 2007. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit http://www.motorola.com/.

MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. The Bluetooth trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used by Motorola, Inc. under license. Microsoft, Windows, Excel and PowerPoint are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. (C) Motorola, Inc. 2008. All rights reserved.

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Aeris and Kyocera Wireless Team to Introduce Preconfigured Wireless ModulesAeris Versions Reduce Set Up Time, Simplify Supply Chain, Reduce Costs

SAN DIEGO and SAN JOSE, Calif., March 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Aeris(R) Communications, the leading wireless communications service provider dedicated exclusively to the Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and telematics marketplace across North America, and Kyocera Wireless Corp., a leading global manufacturer of wireless handsets and devices, today announced a version of the award-winning Kyocera 200 Module preconfigured for the Aeris network. The Aeris-preconfigured Kyocera 200 Module can be integrated to enable data and voice applications for M2M and telemetry solutions in utility monitoring, fleet management, asset tracking, security and alarm reporting, wireless vending and wireless point-of-sale terminal applications, among others.

The Aeris version of the Kyocera 200 Module integrates parameters that enable the module to operate using the Aeris CDMA network throughout North America. Aeris customers using the preconfigured modules will benefit from a simplified supply chain and reduced costs associated with fulfilling their customers' orders.

"The Aeris Kyocera 200 Module will streamline the deployment process and enable customers to remotely monitor a variety of M2M applications," said Dean Fledderjohn, general manager of Kyocera's M2M business segment. "Validation of Kyocera's CDMA technology by Aeris further demonstrates our leadership position in cutting-edge remote monitoring and M2M services."

"The Aeris Kyocera modules allow customers to quickly deploy applications, reducing the time from order to commercial deployment," said Chris Purpura, senior vice president of marketing at Aeris. "They help make provisioning, testing and launching devices on the Aeris network simpler, ensuring quick time to market."

Certified for the Aeris CDMA2000(R) 1xRTT network, the Kyocera 200 Module is equipped data and voice communications with tri-mode capability (including AMPS), A-GPS position location capability and support for IS-2000 data rates (153KBps on forward and reverse links). Other features include two-way Short Messaging Service (SMS) capabilities; simple and mobile IP; CDMA UDP Passive Server; TCP/IP protocol stack; AT command interface; socket interface, dual UARTs; analog audio; GPS and RF connectors; high-speed packet and circuit-switched data; and support for both 13k QCELP and EVRC vocoders.

About Kyocera Wireless M2M Modules

Kyocera Wireless offers a suite of machine-to-machine wireless modules designed to enable real-time communications over CDMA 1xRTT networks. The modules range from the simplified, data-only Kyocera 1xD to the Kyocera 300, which integrates the latest Qualcomm chipsets for a streamlined form factor, lower power consumption and extended operating temperatures while also adding stand-alone GPS capability to digital voice and packet data communications. For more information on integration tools or developers' kits, along with spec sheets, sales support and case studies, please visit http://www.kyocera-wireless.com/m2m-business.

About Kyocera Wireless

Kyocera Wireless Corp. is a leading supplier of innovative, feature-rich CDMA wireless devices and accessories for customers worldwide. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kyocera International Inc., which acquired QUALCOMM Incorporated's CDMA consumer wireless phone business in February 2000. Based in San Diego, Kyocera Wireless leverages Japan's history of creating advanced consumer technologies around humanism and respect for the environment and blending them with a Western entrepreneurialism and style, resulting in a unique design language and a natural, user-friendly interface. For more information, please visit http://www.kyocera-wireless.com/.

Kyocera Corporation , the parent and global headquarters of the Kyocera Group, was founded in 1959 as a producer of advanced ceramics. By combining these engineered materials with metals and plastics, and integrating them with other technologies, Kyocera has become a leading supplier of telecommunications equipment, semiconductor packages, electronic components, laser printers, copiers, solar energy systems and industrial ceramics. During the year ended March 31, 2007, Kyocera Corporation's consolidated net sales totaled approximately US$10.8 billion (1,283,897 million yen) with net income of approximately US$895 million (106,504 million yen).

About Aeris Communications, Inc.

Aeris(R) is the leading wireless communications service provider dedicated exclusively to the Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Telematics marketplace across North America. Aeris has assembled and seamlessly integrated its top tier carrier partner networks through AerFrame(TM) to provide customers with simplified, unified, reliable, and even customized network services for M2M and Telematics applications. Since 1992, Aeris has developed expertise and patented technologies now proven on millions of devices and billions of messages per year. Aeris provides expert services, superior reliability, broader coverage, lower latency, and unsurpassed customer support and managed services. For more information, please visit http://www.aeris.net/ or call 1-888-GO-AERIS.

(C) 2008 Kyocera Wireless Corp. All rights reserved. Kyocera is a registered trademark of Kyocera Corporation. Aeris is a registered trademark of Aeris Communications Inc. CDMA2000 is a registered trademark of TIA-USA. All other product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.

Aeris Communications

CONTACT: Ricca Silverio or Christina Cassell, both of Bock
Communications, Inc., +1-714-540-1030, Aeris@bockpr.com, for Aeris
Communications; or Ellen Lynch of LPI Communications, +1-415-225-2240,
ellen@lpicommunications.com, for Kyocera Wireless Corp.

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Ascent Media Group Expands Global Distribution NetworkEnables Content Owners to Deliver Titles and Marketing Campaigns Worldwide - in Hours Rather Than Days

SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascent Media Group (AMG), a leader in transforming the media supply chain, today announced the expansion of a media-focused global distribution network that operates as an integrated component of its Viia(sm) suite of file-based services. The network, which connects Ascent locations and key customer sites, is specifically designed and operated to meet the professional media industry's demanding requirements for speed, security and reliability.

Through a combination of dedicated fiber links and open Internet bandwidth, the Ascent network allows studios, television networks, and other content owners to quickly and easily move media files around the world. This function has traditionally been accomplished by physically shipping tapes and film. Today's technology, however, allows for content to be converted into digital files and moved from place to place via high-speed electronic delivery. The resulting time-to-market and cost advantages are becoming increasingly critical to media companies as they strive to meet tight release schedules and expand into global markets.

The Ascent network can move files ranging from 30 second clips to full- length features films. It also carries live television signals for those applications where even file delivery is not fast enough, giving media companies access to a full complement of transport options. The network moves content between the company's four main digital distribution centers in Los Angeles, New York, London, and Singapore, and to more than 30 smaller facilities and customer sites around the world.

"With our years of experience and deep understanding of the media world, Ascent is in a unique position to create a network that is fine-tuned to our clients' needs," said Jose Royo, Chief Executive Officer, Ascent Media Group. "We have the expertise to manage a network that meets their demanding uptime and speed requirements, and we can fully integrate distribution services with the associated media management processes on either end. This level of workflow integration is particularly critical as our clients explore the new media space and share content with their international partners."

Sony Pictures was an early adopter of Ascent's Viia file-based service portfolio, including the integrated distribution capabilities. Ascent has converted thousands of the studio's titles and marketing assets to digital files, and manages these files on Sony's behalf. This arrangement allows Sony to quickly and cost-effectively have content prepared for various outlets, and to have the resulting files seamlessly transported to destinations around the world. Viia services are used to deliver Sony files for domestic mobile and broadband consumption, and to transport promo content to a growing number of international markets.

"Conventional methods of distributing broadcast trailers are not as effective for our international marketing purposes. Between manufacturing the media, international shipping, and customs, the lag time between shipping and receiving often comes to three to five days," said Tony Beswick, Senior Vice President of Operations & Technology, Sony Pictures Entertainment. "With Ascent's global network, we're now sending promo files in about 25 minutes to our post production partner facilities throughout the world. That gives us much more flexibility in the timing of marketing campaigns, and improves our ability to reach worldwide consumers quickly and efficiently."

Sony's focus on global content movement is echoed throughout the media industry, and is central to Ascent's distribution strategy. "As our clients extend their reach into far-flung international markets, we're keeping pace by building out our worldwide network footprint," notes Ascent's Royo. "Asia is a focus right now, with upcoming events in China and the presence of massive content-hungry audiences. The Ascent network is central to media activity in the region. We carry real-time feeds between the UK and Singapore for a major sports broadcaster, and our Sony spot distribution service was recently extended into China." Plans are underway to expand the range of Viia services offered from the company's Singapore facility, thereby providing Asian customers with local access to a complete cross-platform media fulfillment hub.

In addition to serving their clients, the Ascent distribution network provides internal efficiencies by enabling the company to virtualize its many locations and readily share work between them. Work-in-progress can be moved between facilities during post production, facilitating the creative processes that are at the heart of many of the services provided by the company.

About Ascent Media Group

Santa Monica, California-based Ascent Media Group, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Discovery Holding Company , which through its Creative Services and Networks Services groups, provides creative, digital, technical media services to the media and entertainment industries. Through more than 74 facilities in the regions of Southern California, New York, Atlanta, London and Singapore and at locations throughout the world, Ascent Media provides effective solutions for the creation, management and distribution of content to major motion picture studios, independent producers, broadcast networks, cable channels, advertising agencies and other companies that produce, own and/or distribute entertainment, news, sports, corporate, educational, industrial and advertising content.

Ascent Media Group

CONTACT: Charlene Fitzgibbon of SutherlandGold PR, +1-310-403-5589,
charlene@sutherlandgold.com, for Ascent Media Group

New 3 Gb/s SDI Support for Tektronix Waveform MonitorsWFM7120 and WFM7020 Waveform Monitors Support New High Frame-rate HD Video Formats; Further Options Add Functionality for Full Waveform Monitor and Rasterizer Portfolio Including 2K Dual Link XYZ Color Space Formats

BEAVERTON, Ore., March 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Tektronix, Inc., a leading worldwide provider of test, measurement and monitoring instrumentation, today announced significant upgrades for its successful WFM and WVR series of waveform monitors and rasterizers including the addition of 3 Gb/s Single Link Serial-Digital-Interface (SDI) support to the WFM7020 and WFM7120 Waveform Monitors. This capability is added through two new options: a monitoring option (3G) for WFM7020 and WFM7120, and a Jitter measurement option (JIT) for the WFM7120. With the addition of 3 Gb/s SDI support for monitoring 1080P 50/59.94/60 HD video, the Tektronix Waveform Monitors, http://www.tek.com/products/video_test/signal_monitors.html, empowered by See and Solve(TM) user interface, provide the most precise, highly reliable, and broadest range of easy-to-use tools for every critical monitoring point in the digital video ecosystem.

3 Gb/s SDI provides a means of transporting high-bandwidth 1080P (also known as Full HD) signals conforming to SMPTE 424M and 425M standards. Both WFM7020 and WFM7120 waveform monitors support 1080P 50/59.94/60 Level A and Level B formats. The WFM7120 also provides a solution for evaluating the physical layer performance on a single-link 3 Gb/s interface with the new jitter measurement option. This option also provides a basic test pattern generation capability in the waveform monitor for quick verification of 3 Gb/s signal presence and continuity.

Numerous additional features and enhancements are also being delivered across the entire Tektronix waveform monitor (WFM) and rasterizer (WVR) portfolio, enabling engineers to more efficiently verify video, audio, and ancillary data content, diagnose quality and physical layer signal quality problems, and store data for later analysis or documentation. For example, the monitors now support 2K XYZ color space formats, allowing users to diagnose errors introduced in format conversions more efficiently, and to ensure correct level and colorimetry.

"Consumer expectations for high quality video continue to increase in the new digital world," said Arif Kareem, Vice President, Video Product Line, Tektronix. "Our customers need to provide a high quality video experience and uninterrupted service. To meet this need, the Tektronix family of waveform monitors provide the most complete and robust set of video monitoring capabilities, now including support for 3 Gb/s SDI. Along with other new features and enhancements, the Tektronix portfolio of waveform monitors and rasterizers provide exceptional functionality, performance, and overall value."

New features include the addition of automatic overshoot / undershoot measurements for the PHY option and enhancements to the award winning Audio / Video delay measurement capability. New support is added for Dolby E Audio / Video Timing and Synchronization measurements and to provide VANC Dolby Metadata Display. All audio options will now support audio loudness and peak measurement per ITU-R BS1770. All WFM and WVRxx20 instruments will now support decode of Wide Screen Signaling (WSS), Video Index, Teletext, EIA608/708 closed caption and Active Format Description (AFD) data. Altogether, more than a dozen feature enhancements are now available for the WFM and WVR platforms. A complete list can be viewed at: http://www.tek.com/wfm.

Price and Availability

Options 3G and JIT for 3 Gb/s SDI are available for $10,000 each, U.S. MSRP. Additional options are available; customers should contact their Tektronix sales representative or distributor for further information. Current owners of existing options will be able to download firmware updates to enable many of these enhancements free of charge.

About The Tektronix Waveform Monitor and Rasterizer Portfolio

The HD, Dual Link, and 3G-capable WFM7120 waveform monitor offers high performance monitoring and measurement capabilities while the HD, Dual Link, and 3G-capable WFM7020 waveform monitor offers basic monitoring capabilities. Both WFM7120 and WFM7020 come standard with SD-SDI format support. Composite analog video support and audio support (including Dolby E and Dolby Digital, embedded and external AES/EBU digital audio as well as analog audio) are optional. The WFM6120 waveform monitor offers high performance monitoring and measurement capabilities for applications involving only SD-SDI and composite analog signals. An available audio option (Option AD) offers support for monitoring digital audio (embedded and AES/EBU inputs) and analog audio.

The WVR7120 waveform rasterizer provides high performance monitoring and measurement capabilities for applications involving HD and / or Dual-Link digital video while the WVR7020 waveform rasterizer provides a solution for basic monitoring of HD and / or Dual-Link video. Both WVR7120 and WVR7020 come standard with SD-SDI format support. Composite analog video support and audio support (including Dolby E and Dolby Digital, embedded and external AES/EBU digital audio as well as analog audio) are optional. The WVR6020 waveform rasterizer can monitor SD-SDI digital video and / or composite analog video. An available audio option (Option AD) offers support for monitoring digital audio (embedded and AES/EBU inputs) and analog audio.

About Tektronix

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

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

Tektronix, Inc.

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

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

Centillium Communications to Present at The B. Riley & Co. 9th Annual Las Vegas Investor Conference April 2

FREMONT, Calif., March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Centillium Communications, Inc. , a leading provider of broadband access solutions, today announced that Faraj Aalaei, co-founder and CEO, and Linda Reddick, vice president and CFO, will present at the B. Riley & Co. 9th Annual Las Vegas Investor Conference at the Palms Casino Resort on April 2 at 1:00 p.m. Pacific time in Las Vegas.

A live webcast of the presentation will be available at the Investor Relations section of Centillium's web site at http://www.centillium.com/.

About Centillium Communications

Centillium Communications, Inc. is a leading innovator of high performance, cost-effective semiconductor solutions that give consumers, enterprises and service providers the winning edge in broadband access. The company's complete, end-to-end system-on-chip solutions accelerate development time-to-market for "last mile" products with Fiber-To-The-Premises (FTTP) and Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) technologies. Centillium products include digital and mixed-signal integrated circuits and related software for FTTP central office and customer premises equipment and VoIP solutions for carrier- and enterprise-class gateways and consumer telephony. Centillium is a global company with headquarters in Fremont, CA. Additional information is available at http://www.centillium.com/.

Centillium Communications and the Centillium Logo are trademarks of Centillium Communications, Inc. in the United States and certain other countries. All rights reserved.

Centillium Communications, Inc.

CONTACT: Hassan Parsa, Vice President, Business Development of
Centillium Communications, Inc., +1-510-771-3624, hparsa@centillium.com; or
Christina L. Carrabino of CLC Communications, Inc., +1-415-929-9307,
christina@clccommunication.com, for Centillium

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

Scientific Games Announces Successful Launch of China Sports Lottery Instant Tickets

NEW YORK, March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Scientific Games today announced the successful launch of Olympic themed instant lottery tickets by the China Sports Lottery ("CSL") in the People's Republic of China ("PRC"). The program debuted on Sunday, March 23rd, in the Shandong province with over 1,500 initial retail locations, with the combination of distributed tickets and activations generating approximately 40 million Yuan, or US$5.6 million, on the first day. The CSL and Scientific Games expect to expand to 5,000 retailers in Shandong in the coming weeks and to add an additional provinces every couple of weeks until all 31 provinces in the PRC sell CSL instant tickets.

The tickets display the Fuwas (the five Beijing Olympic mascots), the Olympic torch relay route and other designs. The new instant lottery tickets have face values currently ranging from three to ten Yuan and offer players a 65 percent prize payout. The distribution and validation of CSL instant tickets throughout the PRC are being tracked by a central system and retailer validation terminals that have been provided by Scientific Games and are operated by CSL. Scientific Games will also provide a national call center and 90,000 instant ticket validation terminals within two years, in addition to related services such as game design, marketing and a variety of distribution services to the CSL provincial lotteries. Revenues to Scientific Games will be based on a percentage of retail sales.

"We are thrilled to report that the CSL's national instant ticket program had a smooth launch, and look forward to adding additional provinces in the coming months ahead of the Beijing Olympics," stated Lorne Weil, Chairman and CEO of Scientific Games. "We were impressed with the level of sales on the first day, and expect to see substantial growth which will raise more funds for the great causes of the China Sports Lottery."

In 2007, China's total lottery sales exceeded 100 billion Yuan (US$14 billion), an increase of 20 billion Yuan or 24 percent over 2006, setting a 20-year record in China's lottery history. Of the 100 billion in total lottery sales, only approximately four billion Yuan or four percent were from instant tickets, in sharp contrast to the United States where instant tickets account for over 55 percent of total lottery sales.

About Scientific Games

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

Company Contact: Investor Relations Scientific Games Corporation 212-754-2233 Forward-Looking Statements

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

Scientific Games

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

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

Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/117695.html

Source Interlink to Report Fiscal 2008 Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results on April 15, 2008

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla., March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Source Interlink Companies, Inc. , one of the largest publishers of magazines and online content for enthusiast audiences and a leading distributor of DVDs, CDs, magazines, games and books, today announced that it will release financial results for the fiscal 2008 fourth quarter and full-year on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 after U.S. market hours.

The Company will host a teleconference at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on that day to discuss the quarterly results. To access the teleconference, please dial 877-888-4210 (U.S. callers) or 416-695-6617 (Int'l callers), referencing Source Interlink Companies, ten minutes prior to the start time. The teleconference will also be available via live webcast on the Company's Web site at http://www.sourceinterlink.com/.

If you cannot listen to the teleconference at its scheduled time, there will be a replay available through Tuesday, April 22, 2008 that can be accessed by dialing 800-408-3053 (U.S. callers) or 416-695-5800 (Int'l callers), passcode 3256562. The webcast will also be archived on http://www.sourceinterlink.com/ for 30 days.

About Source Interlink Companies, Inc.

Source Interlink Companies, Inc. , a media and marketing services company, is one of the largest publishers of magazines and online content for enthusiast audiences and is also a leading distributor of home entertainment products, including DVDs, music CDs, magazines, games, books, and related items. Source Interlink serves approximately 110,000 retail store locations throughout North America. Supply chain relationships include consumer goods advertisers, subscribers, movie studios, record labels, magazine and newspaper publishers, confectionary companies and manufacturers of general merchandise.

The Company's fully integrated businesses and activities include: -- Publishing and providing enthusiast media content including more than 75 magazines, over 65 events, television and radio programs, 90 related Web sites and 400 branded products for automobile, marine, equine, outdoor sports, home tech and daytime television -- Distribution and fulfillment of entertainment products to major retail chains throughout North America and directly to consumers of entertainment products ordered through the Internet -- Import and export of periodicals to more than 100 markets worldwide -- Managing product selection and placement of impulse items at checkout counters -- Processing and collection of rebate claims and management of point-of- purchase sales data -- Design, manufacture and installation of wire fixtures and displays in major retail chains -- Licensing of children's and family-friendly home entertainment products

For more information, please visit the Company's Web site at http://www.sourceinterlink.com/.

Source Interlink Companies, Inc.

CONTACT: Investors, Dean Heine, Investor Relations, Source Interlink
Companies, Inc., dheine@sourceinterlink.com; or Denise Roche,
roche@braincomm.com, or Media, Nancy Zakhary, nancy@braincomm.com, both of
Brainerd Communicators, Inc., +1-212-986-6667

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

FirstNano/CVD and CUNY Brooklyn College/NYSTAR-CAT Sign Sponsored Research Agreement to Develop ZnO Nano Materials and Related Devices

RONKONKOMA and BROOKLYN, N.Y., March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- FirstNano, a division of CVD Equipment Corporation (CVD) and The City University of New York at Brooklyn College, today announced the signing of a Sponsored Research Agreement to jointly develop Zinc Oxide (ZnO) nano materials and related semiconductor devices. This joint research is also supported by a matching NYSTAR-CAT Grant. Under the terms of the agreement, CVD has a non exclusive license and an option to an exclusive license of CUNY Intellectual Property related to this project and that is developed either solely by Brooklyn College researchers or jointly with the First Nano/CVD team.

The technology is being developed in research laboratories (Prof. Kai Shum and Prof. Mim Nakarmi) at Brooklyn College and in First Nano's Laboratory on EasyTube 3000 Systems. This leverages the device design and semiconductor industry experience of Prof. Shum and the strength in material process development, equipment design and manufacturing of First Nano/CVD.

"We are extremely pleased that CVD shares our vision and confidence," stated Prof. Kai Shum, "in developing this innovative technology to fabricate ultraviolet (UV) light emitting chips with variable sizes and shapes. These chips are based on ZnO nanowire grown by chemical vapor deposition. Since these new photonic devices rely on one-dimensional electronic density states of nanowire structures and the large exciton binding energy of ZnO, they will offer superb performance in power, efficiency, and integration. Major applications of these novel UV light emitting chips include medical and data- storage devices, forensic and biological analysis tools, UV-based secure communications, space sensors, mineral identification and miniature displays. This novel technology is well suited for scaling up to commercial production since it uses nanowires as templates, eliminating the delicate and time- consuming task of placing each nanowire separately on a device. This agreement also demonstrates NYSTAR-CAT's commitment to partnering with industry leaders such as First Nano/CVD, to help bring important, leading-edge technologies to the marketplace and to invest in New York based growth opportunities."

"We are excited to have the opportunity to collaborate with Prof. Shum, who worked at Bell Laboratories/Lucent Technologies and Agere Systems prior to his return to the academic field," said Dr. Karlheinz Strobl, VP of Business Development for CVD Equipment Corporation. "The collaboration of our in-house process, equipment design and manufacturing capabilities with the Brooklyn College team has the potential to evolve into several important business opportunities. Signing this Agreement and focusing some of our R&D and Engineering capabilities on this growth opportunity is inline with our vision of enabling tomorrow's technologies(TM), today."

About First Nano and CVD Equipment Corporation (CVD):

FirstNano, a division of CVD Equipment Corporation manufactures the Easy Tube equipment product line used by many researchers around the world for developing and growing a wide variety of next generation Nanowire, Nanotube and Thin Film Materials. CVD is a designer and manufacturer of standard and custom state-of-the-art equipment used in the development, design and manufacture of advanced electronic components, materials and coatings for research and industrial applications. CVD offers a broad range of chemical vapor deposition, gas control, quartzware and other equipment that is used by its customers to research, design and manufacture semiconductors, solar cells, carbon nanotubes, nanowires, LEDs, MEMS, industrial coatings and equipment for surface mounting of components onto printed circuit boards.

ABOUT THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK:

Founded in 1847 as the Free Academy, The City University of New York is the nation's largest urban public university, and, with more than 100 nationally recognized research centers, institutes and consortia, CUNY is also one of the nation's major research institutions. CUNY comprises 23 institutions: 11 senior colleges, six community colleges, as well as an Honors College, a downtown Graduate Center, a Graduate School of Journalism, a School of Law, a School of Professional Studies, and the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education. The University serves more than 231,000 degree-credit students and an additional 230,000 adult, continuing and professional education students. College Now, the University's academic enrichment program for 32,500 high school students, is offered at CUNY campuses and more than 300 high schools throughout the five boroughs of the City of New York

ABOUT BROOKLYN COLLEGE:

Brooklyn College, a senior college of the City University of New York, is a comprehensive college with undergraduate and masters programs in the liberal arts and professional areas. The faculty also participates in doctoral training at the CUNY Graduate School in on-campus doctoral programs in physics; biology; biochemistry; computer science; earth and environmental science; and cognition, brain and behavior (psychology). Students work with research faculty in labs equipped with state-of-art equipment on projects funded by the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, US Department of Energy, DARPA, and other federal, state, and private agencies. The college's science research efforts are broadly distributed across the sciences, but are notable for interdisciplinary research programs in semiconductor development and characterization; applied biomedical and drug design; cellular and behavioral neuroscience; and urban environmental studies, particularly on the marine environment in New York City. This work educates a diverse student body of more than 15,000 to become scientifically and technologically literate citizens, science educators, and scientific professionals to needs for a highly educated scientific and technologically literate workforce for the 21st century.

ABOUT NYSTAR:

NYSTAR is a government public-benefit corporation that supports collaborative industry/academic partnerships to foster integrated approaches for developing and commercializing innovative technologies. NYSTAR's initiatives include investment in academic research and development facilities to promote work with industry, recruitment and retention programs for higher education researchers, technology transfer initiatives and efforts to ensure a skilled workforce through high technology training programs.

ABOUT CUNY-CAT:

The New York State Center for Advanced Technology in Photonics Applications (CAT) at the City University of New York (CUNY) develops and disseminates knowledge in photonics technology in order to promote New York economic development for the medical, biological, industrial and military sectors. To fulfill its mission, the CAT carries out cutting edge photonics research, develops technological innovations and applications, facilitates product development and leverages its NYSTAR funding with industrial and federal funds. It supports NYS industry through licensing of intellectual property, technology transfer, project collaboration and training of technicians and students.

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

CVD Equipment Corporation

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

Web site: http://cvdequipment.com/

Teletrax Adds Direct Response Clients Including G2 Direct & Digital, Kent Creative Group and Gold Mountain MediaOrganizations Rely on Accurate and Timely Reporting Data to Verify Nationwide Ad Broadcasts

NEW YORK, March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Teletrax, the global broadcast intelligence company, today announced the addition of three new direct response advertising agencies to its client roster. Teletrax is a subsidiary of Medialink Worldwide Incorporated .

The new clients, G2 Direct & Digital, Kent Creative Group and Gold Mountain Media, Inc., will use the Teletrax(R) suite of broadcast verification services to monitor and track broadcast, cable and satellite television airings of its direct response advertisements.

G2 Direct & Digital, formerly Grey Direct, is a leading direct marketing agency that helps develop and implement direct mail, response television and other marketing campaigns. The organization is using Teletrax to increase accuracy in reporting while also expediting the entire reporting process, which enables the agency to more quickly and effectively react to clients' media results and ensure its buy management is timely and on point.

"G2 Direct & Digital may be a media department, but when it comes down to it, we're ultimately in customer service," said James Martone, associate broadcast director, G2 Direct & Digital. "We realize the value in having the right tools at our disposal in order to best serve our clients' needs. The accuracy and efficiency of the Teletrax service, combined with the ability its detection service affords us better equips us to serve our clients, which translates to stronger relationships and improved business."

Kent Creative Group, a digital advertising agency, utilizes Teletrax to monitor advertising copy changes and media clearances to report expenditures, providing greater control and the ability to streamline its clients' direct response campaigns.

"We have chosen Teletrax because its advanced technology provides fast and accurate reporting, which we rely heavily upon in order to give our clients the highest level of customer service possible," said Michael Smith, vice president, director of marketing, Kent Creative Group. "Teletrax's ability to monitor all U.S. markets and its smooth transition to monitoring digital broadcasts enables us to provide our customers with a seamless and comprehensive service to monitor nationwide media campaigns."

Gold Mountain Media, a direct response media and advertising agency, is using Teletrax to verify television airings of client commercials and ensure spots air according to schedule.

"We chose the Teletrax broadcast intelligence service as a means of increasing our knowledge of the performance of our clients' media campaigns on all broadcast and cable stations nationwide," said Mark Knudsen, president, Gold Mountain Media. "Teletrax helps us identify in a timely manner, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, when an ad doesn't run as scheduled, enabling us to provide clients with more accurate information and allowing us to resolve questions about spot airings when needed."

"We are excited about the addition of three new direct response agencies to the growing list of companies that rely on Teletrax as a trusted partner to service their clients," said Andy Nobbs, president of Teletrax. "Our ability to bring on both new clients and renew contracts with existing clients contributes to the positive reputation we have established in the DRTV market, and a reputation of which we are very proud."

Teletrax offers the only digital video monitoring and content tracking service that provides vital broadcast intelligence on a global scale to video providers such as entertainment studios, news organizations, TV syndicators, and the advertising industry. The company is a joint venture between Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands and Medialink, with an underlying technology that is patent protected both by Philips and Digimarc Corp. .

Teletrax currently maintains a proprietary network of detectors that monitors the television broadcasts of nearly 1,500 channels from more than 50 nations, including all 210 markets in the United States, representing all measured U.S. television households. Its international network covers television stations across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Australia, South and Central America, and Canada. Teletrax clients include ABC Television Network, Associated Press, BBC, CBS Television, CBS Television Distribution, Disney-ABC Domestic Television, Fox Broadcasting Company, NBC News Channel, The NBC Agency, NBC Universal Domestic Television, Reuters Television, United Nations, ITN Networks, Euro RSCG 4D DRTV, and Medialink. A number of other companies are also in active trials with the Teletrax service.

About Teletrax:

Teletrax (http://www.teletrax.tv/) is the world's first global digital video broadcast intelligence and video asset management service. Teletrax provides clients with video watermarking services that enable them to precisely track and monitor where, when and how their content is being aired via cable, satellite and terrestrially. Clients can easily evaluate, respond to and manage broadcast information relating to their video content through Teletrax's Web-based reporting tools. Teletrax yields critical media intelligence that is of proven value to motion picture studios, news organizations, network and syndicated TV programmers, brand marketers, corporate communicators, and advertising and public relations agencies. Teletrax is headquartered in London, has offices in New York and Hollywood, and maintains its operations hub in Norwalk, Connecticut.

About Medialink:

Medialink (http://www.medialink.com/) is a global leader in providing unique news and marketing media strategies and solutions that enable corporations and organizations to inform and educate their intended audiences with maximum impact on television, radio, print, and the Internet. The Company offers creative services and multimedia distribution programs including video and audio news and short-form programming. Through its majority-owned subsidiaries, Medialink also provides Teletrax, a global television tracking and media asset management service to help clients evaluate return on investment from their programming and advertising efforts. Teletrax is 76%- owned by Medialink and 24%-owned by Royal Philips Electronics. Based in New York, Medialink has offices in major cities throughout the United States and an international hub in London.

With the exception of the historical information contained in the release, the matters described herein contain certain "forward-looking statements" that are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements in this release are not promises or guarantees and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are naturally subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. We caution you not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the statements herein. Such statements may relate, among other things, to our ability to respond to economic changes and improve operational efficiency, the benefits of our products to be realized by our customers, or our plans, objectives, and expected financial and operating results. Forward-looking statements may also include, without limitation, any statement relating to future events, conditions or circumstances or using words such as: will, believe, anticipate, expect, could, may, estimate, project, plan, predict, intend or similar expressions that involve risk or uncertainty. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, our recent history of losses; our ability to achieve or maintain profitability; potential regulatory action; worldwide economic weakness; geopolitical conditions and continued threats of terrorism; effectiveness of our cost reduction programs; the receptiveness of the media to our services; changes in our marketplace that could limit or reduce the perceived value of our services to our clients; our ability to develop new services and market acceptance of such services, such as Mediaseed(TM); the volume and importance of breaking news, which can have the effect of crowding out the content we produce and deliver to broadcast outlets on behalf of our clients; our ability to develop new products and services that keep pace with technology; the process of embedding a Teletrax watermark or the watermark itself rendering client content unsuitable for broadcast; our ability to develop and maintain successful relationships with critical vendors; the potential negative effects of our international operations on the Company; future acquisitions or divestitures, which may adversely affect our operations and financial results; the absence of long term contracts with customers and vendors; and increased competition, which may have an adverse effect on pricing, revenues, gross margins and our customer base. More detailed information about these risk factors is set forth in filings by Medialink Worldwide Incorporated with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's registration statement, most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q, most recent annual report on Form 10-K and other publicly available information regarding the Company. Medialink Worldwide Incorporated is under no obligation to (and expressly disclaims any such obligation to) update or alter its forward- looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

For more information: Andy Nobbs Maria Di Masi President PR/Marketing Manager Teletrax Teletrax Tel: +44 207 845 7300 Tel: 212-812-7010 anobbs@teletrax.tv mdimasi@teletrax.tv

Medialink

CONTACT: Andy Nobbs, President, +44-207-845-7300, anobbs@teletrax.tv, or
Maria Di Masi, PR-Marketing Manager, +1-212-812-7010, mdimasi@teletrax.tv,
both of Teletrax

Web site: http://www.medialink.com/
http://www.teletrax.tv/

Ascent Media Names Mark Devins as Director, Business Development for Systems & Technology Group

NORTHVALE, N.J., March 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascent Media Systems & Technology Services, a global leader in consulting, engineering and systems integration for the electronic media and entertainment industry, today announced the addition of Mark Devins as director, business development as part of the company's increased focus on the convergence of IT and media technology.

Devins, who has more than 15 years of experience in the digital media, data storage, communications and entertainment industries, will be actively involved in planning and directing the expansion of Ascent Media's client relationships to include emerging Digital Media businesses and technology platforms. He will focus on helping clients to create and implement a variety of solutions for Digital Asset Management; Digital Workflow Technologies; Digital Archives and Content Delivery Platforms.

Previously global director, digital media broadcast for the Advanced Solutions software group of Quantum Corp., Devins also spent eight years with Advanced Digital Information Corporation, which was acquired by Quantum in 2006. He previously had held sales management positions with Open Systems Solutions, Inc.; Intelligent Solutions, Inc.; Signal Computer Products, Inc.; and Scenario, Inc.

"File-based workflows have reshaped how content owners and networks create, archive and distribute programming," said Tom Canavan, executive vice president of Ascent Media Network Services. "Mark Devins' is one of the leading people in IT technology and software applications for digital media. He enables us to bring a significantly increased level of expertise to our business development efforts in this highly-specialized area."

About Ascent Systems & Technology Services

Ascent Media Systems & Technology Services is a global leader in consulting, design engineering, and systems integration for broadcast, cable, Telco, satellite, broadband, government and other electronic media industries. With resources and associates throughout the United States, Europe, Middle East, and Africa, and active partnerships with local companies, customers are provided access to a wealth of technology-neutral expertise and services. Part of Ascent Media Network Services, this group has facilities and/or offices in London, UK; Dubai, UAE; and Munich, DE, and several strategic locations in the US. For further information, visit http://www.ascentmedia.com/systems.

About Ascent Media Group

Santa Monica, California-based Ascent Media Group is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Discovery Holding Company , which, through its Creative Services and Network Services divisions, provides creative and technical media services to the media and entertainment industries. Through more than 75 facilities in California, New York, London, Singapore and other locations throughout the world, Ascent Media Group provides effective solutions for the creation, management and distribution of content to major motion picture studios, independent producers, broadcast networks, cable channels, advertising agencies and other companies that produce, own and/or distribute entertainment, news, sports, corporate, educational, industrial and advertising content. More information about Ascent Media Group is available at http://www.ascentmedia.com/.

Ascent Media Systems & Technology Services

CONTACT: Peggy Keegan, PSPR, Inc. for Ascent Media, +1-202-236-1236,
peggymk@aol.com

Web site: http://www.ascentmedia.com/
http://www.ascentmedia.com/systems

Wi-Fi? Because DexKnows.com Will Be ThereDex Makes Online Local Search Site Available at Select Locations Throughout Chicago, Denver, Minneapolis and Orlando

CARY, N.C., March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Beginning this month, consumers in four cities -- Chicago, Denver, Minneapolis and Orlando -- will have no problem finding local businesses that suit their needs, even if they're enjoying a latte at the local coffee house or staying at a downtown hotel.

Today Dex announced that it has partnered with nearly 60 coffee shops, restaurants and hotels throughout these cities to provide customers with fast, direct access to DexKnows.com(TM), Dex's leading nationwide Internet Yellow Pages and online local search site, through the businesses' Wi-Fi login pages. Participating businesses include select DoubleTree(R) Hotels, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, Hilton, Holiday Inn(R) Hotels & Resorts, Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar and more. Customers who log onto the Web at these locations will be able to click on the DexKnows.com logo and quickly take advantage of all of the features the site has to offer, all of which help city residents and visitors plan their day.

"We're making DexKnows.com available to people on the go throughout these cities," said Jeff Porter, vice president, R.H. Donnelley, owner of the Dex brand. "Now, a person grabbing a quick coffee at the local coffee shop can log onto DexKnows.com and find the closest movie theater, shoe store or other business. Conversely the person traveling to one of these cities can log on from their hotel's homepage and look up the highest rated local restaurants or plan their evening."

DexKnows.com includes detailed information about local businesses. In addition to phone numbers, Web site links and more, the site also features itinerary planning and mapping, online video of businesses, and ratings and reviews that help consumers make informed decisions as to which businesses to choose -- or even rate the business that they're currently staying in or dining at.

About Dex

Dex is part of R.H. Donnelley , which connects businesses and consumers through its portfolio of print and interactive marketing solutions. Small- and medium-sized businesses look to the company's experienced team of marketing consultants to help them grow their businesses and drive sales leads. Consumers depend on the company's reliable, trusted, local business content to deliver the most relevant search results when they are seeking local goods and services. For more information, visit http://www.dexknows.com/ and http://www.rhd.com/.

R.H. Donnelley

CONTACT: Peter Larmey of Dex, +1-919-297-1521, peter.larmey@rhd.com

Web site: http://www.rhd.com/
http://www.dexknows.com/

Department of Homeland Security Extends Contract with myPhotopipe.com

ATLANTA, March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- myPhotopipe.com, Inc. (Pink Sheets: MPPC.PK), a web-based online provider of digital photo processing and related services, today announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has exercised its option to extend its contract with the Company. myPhotopipe remains the exclusive provider of photographic prints to the DHS.

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"A year ago, this was a hard fought contract with many bidders," said Pete Casabonne, President of myPhotopipe.com, Inc. "Since winning the account, we've processed images from all over the world. It is deeply gratifying that Homeland Security feels confident in our abilities and our quality, and has elected to exercise its renewal option."

The DHS relies upon myPhotopipe.com to print and deliver photographs from digital images in a variety of sizes, ranging from large wall art to smaller 8X10 prints that are used to memorialize events involving visits by Secretary Michael Chertoff to first responders and other organizations.

Agencies that are included in the DHS include the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Secret Service, and U.S. Coast Guard.

"We are very proud of the work that we have done for Homeland Security during the past year," continued Casabonne. "The photographers working with the DHS produce exceptional digital images. They ask only that we deliver the finest prints possible at competitive prices, and the contract renewal represents high praise from this important cabinet-level department of the federal government."

About myPhotopipe.com, Inc.

myPhotopipe.com, Inc. is a web-based online provider of digital photo processing, photo finishing, photo sharing, and related services. The Company's unique blend of 1000 print options, combined with manual print inspections and professional color management, have positioned myPhotopipe.com as one of the fastest-growing providers of digital photography services for professionals and serious amateurs. Clients include well-known professional sports franchises, movie studios, universities and colleges, and more than 18,000 photographers that require professional print quality.

The Company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and its common stock is listed on the OTC Pink Sheets under the symbol "MPPC." Additional information is available on the Internet at http://www.myphotopipe.com/.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934 that are subject to the "safe harbor" created by those sections. Such forward-looking statements are based upon current information and expectations regarding myPhotopipe.com, Inc. These statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, are not guarantees of future performance, and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results could materially differ from what is expressed, implied, or forecast in such forward-looking statements.

myPhotopipe.com, Inc. assumes no obligation to update the information contained in this release. Any forward-looking statements in this press release may be materially impacted by any number of factors, any or all of which could have a negative impact on sales, operating results, financial and budgetary constraints. The statements made herein are independent statements by myPhotopipe.com, Inc. The inclusion or mention, if any, of third parties in this press release does not represent an endorsement of any myPhotopipe.com, Inc. products or services by any such third party.

Contact: L. Douglas Keeney, CEO, at (502) 419-5837 or via email at dougk@myphotopipe.com or R. Jerry Falkner, CFA, RJ Falkner & Company, Inc., Investor Relations Counsel at (830) 693-4400 or via email at info@rjfalkner.com

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CONTACT: L. Douglas Keeney, CEO, myPhotopipe.com, Inc., +1-502-419-5837,
dougk@myphotopipe.com; or R. Jerry Falkner, CFA, RJ Falkner & Company, Inc.,
Investor Relations Counsel, +1-830-693-4400, info@rjfalkner.com

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

Sirit and 3M Sign Cooperative Marketing AgreementTargeting global transportation markets including Electronic Vehicle Registration (EVR) and Electronic Tolling

TORONTO, March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sirit Inc. ("Sirit") (TSX: SI), a leading provider of radio frequency identification ("RFID") technology, announced it has signed a cooperative marketing agreement ("CMA") with 3M's Traffic Safety Systems Division. The CMA is a global distribution agreement to offer RFID reader and tag technology based on open architecture protocols to support comprehensive solutions developed for the transportation market.

3M, a St. Paul, Minnesota-based company, is a leading supplier of materials and systems to departments of motor vehicles and ministries of transportation around the world. The partnership immediately facilitates Sirit's efforts to penetrate the transportation marketplace and makes the IDentity 5100 reader and transponder solution easily accessible to transportation agencies who look to 3M for trusted traffic technology solutions.

"We are extremely excited to partner with 3M to meet the needs of transportation agencies around the world and particularly to address the rapidly emerging EVR marketplace," said John Freund, Vice President AVI Solutions, Sirit Inc. "As a trusted and premier global traffic solutions provider, 3M offers customers the opportunity to purchase products which have been rigorously tested and approved to the highest quality standards."

Freund adds that, "this partnership exposes Sirit and our IDentity brand to 3M's elite global audience. Customers who have enjoyed a long-standing and supportive relationship with 3M can now rely on them for an expanded suite of transportation solutions including electronic tolling, vehicle emissions testing and proof of insurance compliance as well as EVR."

The companies anticipate jointly targeting transportation markets in the Americas, Asia Pacific and Europe where the addressable registered vehicle opportunities are in excess of half a billion.

According to Terry Griffith, 3M's International Marketing Manager, Traffic Safety Systems Division, Vehicle Registration Systems Business, the CMA is another example of 3M's continued focus on delivering the latest, most innovative technology solutions and products to its traffic and transportation customer base. The relationship enables 3M's 70 plus subsidiaries to offer their customers attractive solutions that solve a variety of critical challenges facing these agencies.

"After extensively testing other available RFID products, we are very pleased to add Sirit's innovative products to our portfolio," Terry Griffith added. "We believe this partnership will benefit our customers by offering RFID solutions that are based on open standard technology, as well as bringing additional RFID expertise to our projects through Sirit's highly experienced technical team."

"While our initial focus will be targeted at worldwide EVR opportunities, Sirit's IDentity 5100 is a versatile solution which can be applied to many transportation applications," continued Freund. "Industry estimates suggest that a significant number of vehicles are not properly maintained or insured, impacting the environment, public safety and agency revenue. Applying the IDentity 5100 solution, agencies can implement compliance programs which can combat these issues in a meaningful way."

About 3M Traffic Safety Systems Division

The 3M Traffic Safety Systems Division has been a world leader in transportation safety products and systems for nearly 70 years. The division employs advanced technologies to enhance roadway safety, efficiency and traffic management through signing, pavement marking and vehicle registration solutions. Information on the full line of 3M transportation safety products and systems is available at http://www.3m.com/tss.

About 3M - A Global, Diversified Technology Company

Every day, 3M people find new ways to make amazing things happen. Wherever they are, whatever they do, the company's customers know they can rely on 3M to help make their lives better. 3M's brands include Scotch, Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Filtrete, Command and Vikuiti. Serving customers in more than 200 countries around the world, the people of 3M use their expertise, technologies and global strength to lead in major markets including consumer and office; display and graphics; electronics and telecommunications; safety, security and protection services; health care; industrial and transportation. For more information, including the latest product and technology news, visit http://www.3m.com/.

About Sirit Inc.

Sirit Inc. (TSX: SI) is a leading provider of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology worldwide. Harnessing the power of Sirit's enabling-RFID technology, customers are able to more rapidly bring high quality RFID solutions to the market with reduced initial engineering costs. Sirit's products are built on more than 14 years of RF domain expertise addressing multiple frequencies (LF/HF/UHF), multiple protocols and are compliant with global standards. Sirit's broad portfolio of products and capabilities can be customized to address new and traditional RFID market applications including Supply Chain & Logistics, Cashless Payment (including Electronic Tolling), Access Control, Automatic Vehicle Identification, Near Field Communications, Inventory Control & Management, Asset Tracking and Product Authentication. For more information, visit http://www.sirit.com/.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Safe Harbor Statement under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Except for the statements of historical fact contained herein, the information presented constitutes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievement of Sirit to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of risks and uncertainties impacting Sirit's business which are discussed in the section entitled "Description of the Business - Risks Factors" in Sirit's Annual Information Form dated March 19, 2007 as filed with the securities regulatory authorities in Canada via SEDAR. Although Sirit has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Sirit does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this document as a result of new information, further events or otherwise.

"Sirit", the Sirit Design and "vision beyond sight" are all trademarks of Sirit Inc. All other names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

Sirit Inc.

CONTACT: Anastasia Chodarcewicz, Sirit Inc., (416) 367-1897 x227,
achodarcewicz@sirit.com

Phoenix Technologies Teams With CyberLink to Produce Instant-on Media Suite for PC 3.0(TM) HyperSpace(TM) PlatformCyberLink Multimedia Player Optimized for HyperSpace Secure, Instant-on Parallel O/S Environment Illustrates Increasing Industry Support

MILPITAS, Calif., March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Phoenix Technologies Ltd. , today announced a partnership with CyberLink Corp., a world leader in digital home solutions, to produce a multimedia suite optimized for the Phoenix HyperSpace(TM) platform. Operating within the secure, instant-on parallel O/S environment, the platform will provide instant access to a DVD player and other multimedia capabilities within seconds of turning on a mobile PC.

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The multimedia suite from CyberLink will be built on the Phoenix HyperSpace platform, a secure and compact environment that hosts instant-on applications available before, during and after Windows boots up and shuts down. HyperSpace is enabled by an efficient firmware or BIOS-based hypervisor from Phoenix called HyperCore(TM).

"Phoenix Technologies is transforming the mobile computing experience with HyperSpace innovation," said Woody Hobbs, President and CEO of Phoenix Technologies. "Our partnership with CyberLink will allow people to see videos or play music or other multimedia content within seconds of turning on their laptop. At the same time, they can easily click back and forth to applications running on the primary operating system, without rebooting their PC. This collaboration illustrates how Phoenix HyperSpace is introducing a new world of possibilities, allowing people to use their mobile computer as a purpose-built multimedia appliance and as a full-featured PC."

HyperSpace will include a wide range of multimedia capabilities from CyberLink, allowing users to view high-definition movie content on Blu-ray. Users will gain the productivity of one-key toggle between the DVD application and Windows, while minimizing power requirements by keeping Windows on suspend (sleep) mode when viewing a video. PC battery life is dramatically increased, allowing people to operate their PC and view content for a longer time when needed, for instance, throughout long airline flights.

"CyberLink has a long history of delivering a powerful digital media experience on the PC," said Alice H. Chang, CEO of CyberLink Corp. "Our partnership with Phoenix to leverage the HyperSpace platform makes it possible to offer digital media entertainment for laptop users while conserving valuable battery power."

The Phoenix HyperSpace platform provides a unique computing environment that PC designers, security innovators and content providers can use to create instant-on compact and secure applications that are available before, during and after Windows boot up and shut down. Operating like self-contained appliances, these purpose-built applications will be embedded into new computers by PC system vendors. Next-generation PC users will benefit from one-click remote system management, lower battery consumption and embedded security providing stronger protection than is currently available. At the same time, users will have access to a host of possible instant-on applications and content including multi-media players, IP soft phones, email, instant messaging, Web 2.0 browsing, safe shopping (secure checkout) and more.

About CyberLink

CyberLink Corp is the leader and pioneer in enabling digital multimedia on PCs and CEs. Backed by a group of high-caliber software engineers, CyberLink owns its core codec and a number of patented technologies. CyberLink has built a solid reputation for delivering high-quality, interoperable, and fast time-to-market solutions that keep our OEM partners on the leading edge. Our business partners include leaders in the PC industry: drive manufacturers, graphics-card makers, and top-5 desktop and notebook brands. Today, CyberLink's software solutions include: complete applications for Blu-ray Discs and HD DVDs, Digital Home entertainment, Mobile TV and human resource development. With customers spanning from multi-national corporations to small/medium-sized businesses, and from power users to home users, CyberLink has enjoyed rapid and consistent growth leading to a record breaking IPO in 2000 on the Taiwan Over The Counter Exchange . Currently, CyberLink is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: 5203.TW). CyberLink's worldwide headquarters is in Taipei. To keep up with market demands, CyberLink has operations in North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region, including Japan. For more information, please visit CyberLink's website at http://www.cyberlink.com/

About Phoenix Technologies

Phoenix Technologies Ltd. is the global market leader in system firmware that provides the most secure foundation for today's computing environments. The PC industry's top builders and specifiers trust Phoenix to pioneer open standards and deliver innovative solutions that will help them differentiate their systems, reduce time-to-market and increase their revenues. The Company's flagship products, AwardCore, SecureCore, FailSafe and HyperSpace, are revolutionizing the PC user experience by delivering unprecedented security, reliability and ease-of-use. The Company established industry leadership with its original BIOS product in 1983, has 155 technology patents and 139 pending applications, and has shipped in over one billion systems. Phoenix is headquartered in Milpitas, California with offices worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.phoenix.com/

Phoenix, Phoenix Technologies, Phoenix FailSafe, HyperSpace, HyperCore, PC 3.0 and the Phoenix Technologies logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Safe Harbor

The statements in this release include 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, regarding, but not limited to, the expected features and functionality based on the Hyperspace platform resulting from the collaboration between Phoenix and CyberLink. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, including: technical challenges and delays, including code bugs and glitches; unexpected challenges relating to the relationship between Phoenix and CyberLink; our ability to attract and retain key employees; the product offerings of competitors, especially with respect to functionality and time-to-market; price competition; our ability to successfully market and sell the HyperSpace platform; the ability of our customers to introduce and market products that incorporate and leverage the HyperSpace platform; end-market demand for applications and appliances that may be enabled by the HyperSpace platform; and our ability to adequately protect our intellectual property rights. For a further list and description of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward looking statements in this release, we refer you to Phoenix's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, its annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. All forward-looking statements included in this release are based upon assumptions, forecasts and information available to Phoenix as of the date hereof, and Phoenix assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements.

Contacts Worldwide: Shauli Chaudhuri Tel: +1 408 570 1060 Email: public_relations@phoenix.com APAC: Peggy Han Tel: +886-2-8175-5658 Email: peggy_han@phoenix.com U.S.: Cedric Vanhaver or Jeff Smith, GlobalFluency/Neale-May Tel: +1 650 433 4154 Email : phoenix@globalfluency.com

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CONTACT: Worldwide, Shauli Chaudhuri, +1-408-570-1060,
public_relations@phoenix.com, or APAC, Peggy Han, +886-2-8175-5658,
peggy_han@phoenix.com, both of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.; or U.S., Cedric
Vanhaver, or Jeff Smith, both of GlobalFluency|Neale-May, +1-650-433-4154,
phoenix@globalfluency.com, for Phoenix Technologies Ltd.

Web site: http://www.phoenix.com/
http://www.cyberlink.com/

EnterConnect and BEA Expand Strategic Channel License AgreementPartnership Designed to Enable ISVs to Scale SaaS Businesses and Solutions on BEA Technology

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BEA Systems, Inc. , a world leader in enterprise infrastructure software, and EnterConnect, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: ECNI) , veteran provider of enterprise-class business portals, today announced that they have expanded their partnership to enable EnterConnect to provide independent software vendors (ISVs) with access to the BEA product portfolio of capabilities and to enable ISVs to quickly build highly scalable, reliable and secure software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions while minimizing costs.

EnterConnect is dedicated to helping ISVs grow their SaaS market share and positively impact business performance by utilizing leading infrastructure and collaborative technologies powered by BEA. According to analyst firm IDC, "In 2006 the software-on-demand delivery model represented $3.7 billion in revenue," and "IDC believes this opportunity will reach $14.8 billion by 2011, representing a compound annual growth rate of 32%" (IDC, "Worldwide Software Business Strategies 2008 Top 10 Predictions," Doc # 210334, January 2008).

Through EnterConnect's global marketplace, SOAapps.com, qualified ISVs can now participate in a new on-demand marketplace for best-of-breed SaaS solutions. This marketplace is designed to enable busy executives to find, try and subscribe to enterprise-class SaaS solutions that drive business on demand. EnterConnect is scheduled to launch 10 enterprise categories of best-of-breed SaaS applications this year. Human capital management is the first category to launch in March 2008 with an initial focus on strategic human resources, providing talent management solutions for recruiting, training, motivating and developing employees. The other nine categories include customer relationship management; financial management; enterprise resource planning; content, collaboration, communication; supply chain management; business intelligence; infrastructure software; vertical applications; and technology.

"SaaS offers high-growth market potential for ISVs, and we're excited about the approach EnterConnect is pioneering in the market," said Richard Geraffo, executive vice president, worldwide sales, BEA Systems. "Not only is EnterConnect providing ISVs with innovative access to critical infrastructure technology and hosting services, but they are also providing ISVs with a unique go-to-market channel, SOAapps.com, to accelerate SaaS market reach and revenue."

"We believe our expanded partnership with BEA has opened a door for rapid change that will enable ISVs to innovate faster and grow SaaS market share successfully," said Sam Jankovich, chief executive officer of EnterConnect. "With SOAapps.com, EnterConnect is among the first companies to help ISVs reduce two key barriers to SaaS success -- economical access to enterprise-class technology and market scalability."

The SOAapps ISV program provides emerging and established software providers with a unique partnership. EnterConnect is now evaluating ISVs and their solutions for the marketplace. Interested ISVs can submit their applications at http://www.soaapps.com/partners. For more information on EnterConnect, partnership opportunities and access to leading best-of-breed SaaS applications, visit http://www.soaapps.com/, http://www.enterconnect.com/ or call (408) 441-9500.

About BEA

BEA Systems, Inc. is a world leader in enterprise infrastructure software. Information about how BEA helps customers build a Liquid Enterprise(TM) that transforms their business can be found at bea.com.

About EnterConnect & SOAapps.com

EnterConnect, Inc. (ECNI) focuses on driving top-line revenue growth for companies using online channels of collaboration for customers, partners and employees. The EnterConnect(TM) enterprise portal solution enables users to access critical information and resources required -- at anytime, from anywhere -- to solve their business challenges on-demand. The EnterConnect(TM) portal suite consists of EmployeeConnect, PartnerConnect, CustomerConnect and TeamConnect, and is available either as an on-site/on-premise solution or as a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution on SOAapps.com.

Forward Looking Statements:

Statements in this document contain certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1993 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements are based on many assumptions and estimates and are not guarantees of future performance and may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of EnterConnect, Inc. to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The words "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "seek," "estimate," and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Our actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, including, without limitation those set forth as "Risk Factors" in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Copyright 1995-2008, BEA Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. BEA, BEA AquaLogic, BEA eLink, BEA WebLogic, BEA WebLogic Portal, BEA WebLogic Server, Connectera, Compoze Software, Jolt, JoltBeans, JRockit, SteelThread, Think Liquid, Top End, Tuxedo, and WebLogic are registered trademarks of BEA Systems, Inc. BEA Blended Application Development, BEA Blended Development Model, BEA Blended Strategy, BEA Builder, BEA Guardian, BEA Manager, BEA MessageQ, BEA microService Architecture, BEA SOA 360, BEA Workshop, BEA WorkSpace 360, Signature Editor, Signature Engine, Signature Patterns, Support Patterns, Arch2Arch, Arch2Arch Advisor, Dev2Dev, Dev2Dev Dispatch, Exec2Exec, Exec2Exec Voice, IT2IT, IT2IT Insight, Business LiquidITy, and Liquid Thinker are trademarks of BEA Systems, Inc. BEA Mission Critical Support, BEA Mission Critical Support Continuum, BEA SOA Self Assessment, and Fluid Framework are service marks of BEA Systems, Inc. All other company and product names may be the subject of intellectual property rights reserved by third parties. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.

BEA Systems, Inc.

CONTACT: press, Jim Rivas, +1-408-570-8834, jrivas@bea.com, or analysts,
Joe Hnilo, +1-408-570-8314, jhnilo@bea.com, both of BEA Systems, Inc.; or
Tammy O'Carroll, Director of Marketing of EnterConnect, Inc., +1-408-441-5284,
tocarroll@enterconnect.com; or investors, Robert Rehse of RedChip Companies,
Inc., 1-800-REDCHIP [733-2447, Ext. 111], info@redchip.com, for EnterConnect,
Inc.

Web site: http://www.bea.com/
http://www.enterconnect.com/

Texas Instruments and Micron's Aptina Imaging deliver HD quality for IP surveillance networks at analog video camera pricesNew security camera reference design provides flexibility for an easy upgrade path to IP video

HOUSTON and SAN JOSE, Calif., March 25 /PRNewswire/ -- As security camera system designers move from aging CCTV to high-quality Internet Protocol (IP) networks, they are challenged with keeping overall system costs down, increasing image quality and reducing camera design complexity and implementation time. Recognizing these challenges, today Texas Instruments Incorporated, and Aptina Imaging, a division of Micron Technology Inc., announced that they are offering the DM355IPNC-MT5 high-definition (HD) IP network camera reference design based on TI's DaVinci(TM) TMS320DM355 digital media processor and Aptina's 5-megapixel HD security image sensor. With an electronic bill of materials (eBOM) costs of less than $40, video surveillance providers can now add these cameras to their existing systems -- at the cost of a traditional analog video camera -- and gain the flexibility to upgrade to an IP-based, HD network camera when ready. For more information, see http://www.ti.com/ipnetcampr.

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"The rapidly growing market for security and surveillance cameras is fueling the need for increasing levels of image quality and functionality at affordable prices," said Curtis Stith, Director of New Markets for Aptina. "Through our joint development work with TI on this new reference design, we are making it much easier for security system designers to make the shift to high quality IP network video."

Scalability, increased field of view and low power

Unlike traditional CCTV cameras, the DM355IPNC-MT5 allows for simple scalability while providing remote viewing and storage capabilities in a distributed network. Complexity and cost of the network are reduced by utilizing the TI/Aptina reference design, producing a field of view of 1280 x 720 pixels, whereas traditional surveillance systems typically use two D1 cameras each seeing 480 x 720 pixels to capture the same scene. Additionally, by leveraging Aptina's 5-megapixel image sensor, image quality is greatly improved with the sensor delivering exceptionally low noise levels and low-light sensitivity.

The IP camera reference design also supports analog output for existing CCTV customers who are not yet ready to migrate to IP allowing them use the camera system to future-proof their investment. Functioning at 400mW during HD MPEG-4 encode, the TI/Aptina camera can operate at less than 3W, reducing the power requirements of even complex networks.

Optimized reference design reduces development time to four months

From device drivers and application software to hardware and image pipe tuning, a video surveillance camera system can often take more than 150 man months to develop. The DM355IPNC-MT5 reference design reduces system development to less than four months by including complete and optimized schematics, gerber files, as well as free Linux application source code. Included in the source code, for example, is functionality for integrated auto white balance/auto exposure, simple motion detection, dual stream HD MPEG4 and MJPEG video codecs and DaVinci IP network camera software frameworks to quickly bring this camera into production. The reference design further saves time and drives performance by taking advantage of TI's wide portfolio of analog, power management and logic technology including the TLV320AIC26 audio codec and the TPS23750 Power over Ethernet controller.

"The combination of TI's DaVinci DM355 digital media technology with Aptina's leading image sensor makes for a powerful but highly cost effective solution," said Danny Petkevich, video surveillance and imaging business manager, TI. "Working closely with Aptina, we've removed the traditional barriers-like cost, complexity and design skill sets-to implementing IP-based HD video surveillance systems."

Pricing and Availability

Order entry is open for the TI/Aptina HD IP network camera reference design at http://www.ti.com/ipnetcampr. The $795 royalty free reference design includes the camera, tripod, cables, and power adaptor as well a quick start guide and production agreement. The camera system is expected to begin shipping in the second quarter 2008.

For production quantities, TI's DM355 processor is available today at just $10 and consists of an integrated video processing subsystem, an MPEG-4-JPEG co-processor (MJCP), a 270 MHz ARM926EJ-S core and peripherals. The DM355 also includes an integrated digital to analog converter (DAC) which can be used along with the OPA361 video amplifier to drive composite PAL or NTSC output. The MJCP provides HD MPEG-4 SP encode or decode at 720p and 30 frames per second and JPEG encode or decode at 75 MegaPixels per second. Additional information can be found on TI's website at http://www.ti.com/dm355.

Both TI and Aptina Imaging will have demonstrations featuring the IP net camera reference design at ISC West, April 2 - 4, 2008; TI will be in the Object Video booth #15097 or visit Aptina Imaging at booth #39008.

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments Incorporated provides innovative DSP and analog technologies to meet our customers' real world signal processing requirements. In addition to Semiconductor, the company includes the Educational & Productivity Solutions business. TI is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and has manufacturing, design or sales operations in more than 25 countries.

Texas Instruments is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TXN. More information is located on the World Wide Web at http://www.ti.com/.

About Aptina Imaging

Aptina Imaging, a division of Micron Technology, Inc., has long piloted the path of pixel performance in CMOS imaging, bringing high-quality picture and video capabilities to mobile phones, digital still cameras, security and surveillance cameras, PC cameras, automotive applications, and more. With its photographic eye and keen understanding of the opportunities for imaging technology, Aptina continues to drive innovation forward with its portfolio of camera solutions creating beautiful and accurate images for the world to see and share. For additional information on Aptina Imaging, visit http://www.aptina.com/.

About Micron

Micron Technology, Inc., is one of the world's leading providers of advanced semiconductor solutions. Through its worldwide operations, Micron manufactures and markets DRAMs, NAND flash memory, CMOS image sensors, other semiconductor components, and memory modules for use in leading-edge computing, consumer, networking, and mobile products. Micron's common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the MU symbol. To learn more about Micron Technology, Inc. visit http://www.micron.com/.

Trademarks

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

Micron and the Micron orbit logo are trademarks of Micron Technology, Inc.

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CONTACT: Stephan Beek of Texas Instruments, +1-281-274-2324,
sbeek@ti.com; or Kirstin Bordner of Aptina Imaging, +1-208-368-5487,
kbordner@micron.com

Web site: http://www.ti.com/
http://www.aptina.com/
http://www.micron.com/

Blockbuster Board Adopts Non-Binding 'Say on Pay' Shareholder Vote

DALLAS, March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Blockbuster Inc. today announced its Board of Directors has adopted a policy that will give shareholders a non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation beginning in 2009.

The advisory vote, commonly referred to as a "say on pay" provision, will be submitted to Blockbuster's shareholders each year at the company's annual shareholders meeting. The new policy gives shareholders the ability to advise the Board on whether they believe the annual compensation of the top executives at the company, including Chairman and Chief Executive Officer James W. Keyes and Chief Financial Officer Thomas M. Casey, should be ratified. Slightly more than half the votes cast at Blockbuster's 2007 annual meeting supported the enactment of such a provision.

"Our Board is very pleased to take this important step, which reinforces our commitment to implementing strong corporate governance practices and improving transparency with our shareholders," said Jim Keyes. "Holding this advisory vote on executive compensation on an annual basis will not only improve dialogue with our shareholder base, it will also provide our Board with valuable feedback on our compensation policies, which currently link both bonus and equity compensation to Blockbuster's financial and operating performance."

The Board's adoption of "say on pay" is the latest step taken by the Board to promote director accountability. At last year's annual shareholders meeting, the Board proposed to eliminate the classification of the Board of Directors so that all directors would be subject to an annual election, and the shareholders approved this proposal.

About Blockbuster

Blockbuster Inc. is a leading global provider of in-home movie and game entertainment, with over 7,800 stores throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia and Australia. The Company may be accessed worldwide at http://www.blockbuster.com/.

Blockbuster Inc.

CONTACT: media, Karen Raskopf, Senior Vice President, Corporate
Communications, +1-214-854-3190, or Randy Hargrove, Senior Director,
Corporate Communications, +1-214-854-3190, or investors, Angelika Torres,
Director, Investor Relations, +1-214-854-4279, all of Blockbuster Inc.

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

Suntech to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences and Industry Events

SAN FRANCISCO, March 25 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. , one of the world's leading manufacturers of photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules, today announced that management is scheduled to present at the following upcoming investor conferences and industry events:

* 2008 Korean International Photovoltaic Conference on March 26, 2008 at the International Conference Hall in Seoul, South Korea. Management will present at 11:30 a.m. GMT. * Credit Suisse Asian Investment Conference from March 31-April 1, 2008 at the Island Shangri-La Hotel in Hong Kong. * PHOTON 3rd PV Investors Conference on April 3, 2008 at the International Congress Centre in Munich, Germany. Management will present at 9:20 a.m. CET and 5:00 p.m. CET. For more information please visit http://www.photon-expo.com/ . * Merrill Lynch China Corporate Leaders Summit on April 7, 2008 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Beijing. * JPMorgan China Conference 2008 from April 24-25, 2008 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Beijing. Management will present at 11:00 a.m. BJ/HK time on April 24th. * 2008 Ceres Conference: Building Leadership, Creating Solutions from April 29-30, 2008 at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts. The annual Ceres conference is a unique gathering of corporate, environmental, investor, governance, and labor leaders who share a collective vision of sustainability and capital markets functioning side by side. Management will present at 2:30 p.m. ET on April 29th. For more information please visit http://www.ceres.org/ . About Suntech

Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. is a world leading solar energy company as measured by both production output and capacity of solar cells and modules. Suntech is passionate about improving the environment we live in and dedicated to developing advanced solar solutions that enable sustainable development. Suntech designs, develops, manufactures, and markets a variety of high quality, cost effective and environmentally friendly solar products for electric power applications in the residential, commercial, industrial, and public utility sectors. Suntech offers one of the broadest ranges of building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) products under the MSK product line. Suntech has sales offices worldwide and is a market share leader in key global solar markets. For more information, please visit http://www.suntech-power.com/ .

For more information, please contact: In China: Rory Macpherson Investor Relations Tel: +86-510-8531-8922 Email: rory@suntech-power.com In the United States: Sanjay M. Hurry Vice President The Piacente Group, Inc. (Investor Relations Counsel, Suntech) Tel: +1-212-481-2050 Email: suntech@tpg-ir.com

Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd.

CONTACT: In China: Rory Macpherson, Investor Relations of Suntech Power
Holdings Co., Ltd., +86-510-8531-8922, or rory@suntech-power.com; Or In the
United States: Sanjay M. Hurry, Vice President of The Piacente Group, Inc.
(Investor Relations Counsel, Suntech), +1-212-481-2050, or suntech@tpg-ir.com

China Yuchai Re-finances Existing Credit Facility

SINGAPORE, March 25 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- China Yuchai International Limited ("China Yuchai", "CYI" or the "Company"), the leading manufacturer and distributor of diesel engines in China, announced today that it has entered into a facility agreement with the Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., Singapore Branch, to re-finance its existing US$25.0 million unsecured revolving credit facility which matured on 20 March 2008. The new unsecured, multi-currency revolving credit facility has a committed aggregated value of Singapore Dollars $21.5 million with a one-year duration. The new facility will be used to finance the Company's long-term general working capital requirements.

Among other things, the terms of the facility require that Hong Leong Asia Ltd. ("HLA") retains ownership of CYI's special share and that CYI remains a consolidated subsidiary of HLA under the Singapore Financial Reporting Standards. The terms of the facility also include certain financial covenants with respect to CYI's tangible net worth and net debt ratio throughout the term of the facility as well as negative pledge provisions.

About China Yuchai International

China Yuchai International Limited, through its subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited ("Yuchai"), engages in the manufacture, assembly, and sale of a wide array of light-duty, medium-sized and heavy-duty diesel engines for construction equipment, trucks, buses, and cars in China. Yuchai also produces diesel power generators, which are primarily used in the construction and mining industries. With over 30 regional sales offices and 460 authorized customer service centers, the Company distributes its diesel engines directly to auto OEMs and retailers and provides maintenance and retrofitting services throughout China. Founded in 1951, Yuchai has established a reputable brand name, strong research & development team and significant market share in China with high-quality products and reliable after-sales support. In 2007, Yuchai sold approximately 383,000 diesel engines and was consistently ranked No. 1 in unit sales by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. For more information, please visit http://www.hlcorp.com.sg/cyi .

Safe Harbor Statement

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "targets," "optimistic," "intend," "aim," "will" or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements. These forward- looking statements are based on current expectations or beliefs, including, but not limited to, statements concerning the Company's operations, financial performance and condition. For this purpose, statements that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. The Company cautions that these statements by their nature involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially depending on a variety of important factors, including those discussed in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. The Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update the forward-looking information in the future.

For more information, please contact: Kevin Theiss / Dixon Chen The Global Consulting Group Tel: +1-646-284-9409 Email: ktheiss@hfgcg.com dchen@hfgcg.com

China Yuchai International Limited

CONTACT: Kevin Theiss / Dixon Chen of The Global Consulting Group, +1-
646-284-9409, or ktheiss@hfgcg.com or dchen@hfgcg.com

Communications Executives Say Customers Come First, but Many Struggle to Understand Customer Needs, According to Economist Intelligence Unit StudyGlobal Survey Reveals that Web Technology and Increasing Consumer Power Are Driving Customer-Centric Focus

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

* Oracle today announced results of a global survey of 164 senior executives in the information, communications and media industries revealing that these companies are increasingly focused on becoming more customer-centric, yet many feel poorly equipped to do so. * The report by the Economist Intelligence Unit, titled "Conquering Convergence," explores why companies are increasing their focus on customer needs in light of proliferating Web technology, which enables customers to exert influence over companies through user-generated content, and which drives the ongoing convergence of products, companies, devices, platforms and customer groups. * Nearly all (92 percent) of the companies surveyed said they have a strategy in place for focusing on customers, while 69 percent said they plan to become even more customer-centric. * Yet less than 15 percent rank their customer focus programs as highly successful. This is due in part to insufficient technology. One-quarter of respondents feel their company's technology is inadequate for staying abreast of customer preferences. Nearly one-third of companies are plagued with inaccurate customer data. Only 25 percent have developed methods to forecast patterns of consumer purchases, and just 26 percent said their company can produce customer analytics that enable up-selling or cross-selling at the time of interaction with a customer. * Just 38 percent of companies said they have a complete or 360-degree view of the customer that includes information on their purchase and contact history, preferences and demographics, and only one-quarter have developed predictive customer buying models. * Many companies view convergence -- and the ability for companies to more easily operate in other industries -- as a source of both opportunity and risk. For example, they cite convergence as the greatest threat to their profit margins and the second-largest opportunity for expanding profits. While 44 percent see convergence as a way to become more customer-centric, 34 percent feel it threatens their ability to do so. * The survey respondents see the value of emerging technologies such as blogs, home-grown commercials and personal videos. Sixty-eight percent said emerging technologies offer an opportunity to increase revenues or margins, while 39 percent said they are using emerging technologies to achieve customer-focus goals. Supporting Quotes * "The survey results support what we have seen in the industry first hand -- that communications service providers can no longer compete on products alone. Delivering a superior customer experience is paramount and a critical success factor in this business today," said David Sharpley, vice president, product marketing and channels, Oracle Communications. * "Many companies rely on technology to measure their customer focus but are dissatisfied with the results. They are confronting obstacles such as incomplete and inaccurate customer data, and while they may want better technology to address these shortcomings, they often find it challenging to even find the right tools. In addition, companies may have difficulty interpreting data correctly, or in training people to use technology in a way that ensures data are accurate," said Winter Wright, senior editor, the Economist Intelligence Unit. Supporting Resources http://www.eiu.com/sponsor/oracle/conqueringconvergence/ http://www.oracle.com/industries/communications/index.html About Oracle Communications

Oracle is #1 in Communications globally with 20 of the world's top 20 communications companies running Oracle applications. Oracle Communications integrates industry-specific BSS and OSS solutions with the capabilities of Oracle's industry-leading enterprise applications, business intelligence tools, and carrier-grade middleware and database technologies. Oracle Communications enables service providers to deliver next generation convergent services rapidly, increase customer satisfaction and loyalty, and reduce costs in the business and the network. For more information, visit http://www.oracle.com/Communications.

About Oracle

Oracle is the world's largest enterprise software company. For more information about Oracle, please visit our Web site at http://www.oracle.com/.

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CONTACT: Caroline Yu of Oracle, +1-650-506-8920, caroline.yu@oracle.com;
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Oracle

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

Varian Medical Systems Schedules Second Quarter FY2008 News Release and Conference Call

PALO ALTO, Calif., March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Varian Medical Systems announced today that it will report results for second quarter of fiscal year 2008 following the close of regular trading on Wednesday, April 23, 2008. The news release will be followed by a teleconference available to all interested parties at 2:00 p.m. PT.

The Varian Medical Systems quarterly results can be accessed on April 23, 2008 via:

News Release: Contact Anne Rambo via phone at 650-424-5834 or via e-mail at anne.rambo@varian.com to have a copy of the news release faxed, or visit the Varian website at http://www.varian.com/news. Internet Simulcast: http://www.varian.com/investor Teleconference: Telephone from within the U.S.: -- Dial 1-800-599-9795 and enter access code 16952454 prior to the call at 2:00 p.m. PT/5:00 p.m. ET. Telephone from outside the U.S.: -- Dial 1-617-786-2905 and enter access code 16952454 prior to the call at 2:00 p.m. PT/5:00 p.m. ET. *Note: If the number of lines allocated to the call is exhausted, the webcast or replay should be utilized. Replay: The teleconference will be rebroadcast until 8:00 p.m. ET, Friday, April 25, 2008 and can be accessed by phone or Web link as follows: -- Telephone from within the U.S.: Dial 1-888-286-8010 and enter access code 36929389. -- Telephone from outside the U.S.: Dial 1-617-801-6888 and enter access code 36929389. -- Internet: Click on the "Quarterly Conference Call" icon on the company's investor relations website at http://www.varian.com/investor

Web conferences will be archived on the company website for a year. Additional information about Varian Medical Systems can be obtained on the company's website. Investors can subscribe to receive automatic "e-mail alerts" regarding Varian news and events via the company website at http://www.varian.com/investor.

Varian Medical Systems, Inc., of Palo Alto, California, is the world's leading manufacturer of medical devices and software for treating cancer and other medical conditions with radiotherapy, radiosurgery, proton therapy, and brachytherapy. The company supplies informatics software for managing comprehensive cancer clinics, radiotherapy centers and medical oncology practices. Varian is a premier supplier of tubes and digital detectors for X-ray imaging in medical, scientific, and industrial applications and also supplies X-ray imaging products for cargo screening and industrial inspection. Varian Medical Systems employs approximately 4,600 people who are located at manufacturing sites in North America and Europe and in its 60 sales and support offices around the world. For more information, visit http://www.varian.com/.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Spencer Sias, (650) 424-5782 Vice President, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations spencer.sias@varian.com

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.

CONTACT: Spencer Sias, Vice President, Corporate Communications and
Investor Relations of Varian Medical Systems, Inc., +1-650-424-5782,
spencer.sias@varian.com

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

BEA Systems Advances 'The Services Network' at CTIA Wireless 2008Demonstrations Built on BEA WebLogic Communications Platform and BEA AquaLogic Products Highlight IMS-SOA Service Creation and Converged Multimedia Communication Services

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BEA Systems, Inc. , a world leader in enterprise and communications infrastructure software, is strengthening its commitment to "Enabling The Services Network" in the telecommunications industry through products and solutions scheduled to be showcased at CTIA Wireless from April 1-3, 2008. These demonstrations highlight industry-leading BEA products and solutions for service delivery platforms (SDP), next-generation networks (NGN) and service-oriented architecture (SOA) for OSS/BSS.

Located in the North Building Hall 4, Booth #5037, BEA is slated to showcase the company's focus on enabling network operators and service providers to accelerate the evolution of legacy network infrastructure from a network access orientation to one based on service exposure and creation -- what BEA calls "The Services Network." This unified, open services layer infrastructure is designed to converge Web, information technology and telecom capabilities within the SDP.

Telecom SOA serves as the basis of BEA's approach to next-generation SDP and facilitates BEA's ongoing commitment to providing the products and solutions that can enable network operators and service providers to achieve successful, innovative subscriber experiences. Rapid development and delivery of these revolutionary services means that network operators and service providers can enjoy increased revenues and enhanced communication and collaboration experiences for their end-users.

Scheduled BEA demonstrations will feature the following products and solutions:

-- BEA Liquid Services Framework: Next-generation SDP solution leverages SOA with Web 2.0 and video blogging. -- BEA WebLogic(R) Communications Platform Product Family: SDP and NGN middleware products for Web-SOA-Telecom convergence and evolution of next-generation SDP-NGN services layer are showcased along with a rich ecosystem of third-party service enablers and applications. -- BEA AquaLogic(R) Product Family: Comprehensive SOA middleware products deliver network data transformation for subscriber information data. -- Unified Visual Communication Services: BEA partner uses BEA WebLogic(R) SIP Server to deliver high-definition video conferencing, converged video telephony services and scalable desktop-based visual communication services. -- Service Composition: Built on BEA WebLogic SIP Server, a partner-developed toolkit offers rapid introduction of services and re-usable service components to jump-start new product development.

To learn more about BEA in Telecommunications, please visit http://www.bea.com/telco, and for BEA Communication Platform Division products, please visit http://www.bea.com/wlcom.

About BEA

BEA Systems, Inc. is a world leader in enterprise infrastructure software. Information about how BEA helps customers build a Liquid Enterprise(TM) that transforms their business can be found at bea.com.

Copyright 1995-2008, BEA Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. BEA, BEA AquaLogic, BEA eLink, BEA WebLogic, BEA WebLogic Portal, BEA WebLogic Server, Connectera, Compoze Software, Jolt, JoltBeans, JRockit, SteelThread, Think Liquid, Top End, Tuxedo, and WebLogic are registered trademarks of BEA Systems, Inc. BEA Blended Application Development, BEA Blended Development Model, BEA Blended Strategy, BEA Builder, BEA Guardian, BEA Manager, BEA MessageQ, BEA microService Architecture, BEA SOA 360, BEA Workshop, BEA WorkSpace 360, Signature Editor, Signature Engine, Signature Patterns, Support Patterns, Arch2Arch, Arch2Arch Advisor, Dev2Dev, Dev2Dev Dispatch, Exec2Exec, Exec2Exec Voice, IT2IT, IT2IT Insight, Business LiquidITy, and Liquid Thinker are trademarks of BEA Systems, Inc. BEA Mission Critical Support, BEA Mission Critical Support Continuum, BEA SOA Self Assessment, and Fluid Framework are service marks of BEA Systems, Inc. All other company and product names may be the subject of intellectual property rights reserved by third parties. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.

BEA Systems, Inc.

CONTACT: Andrea Ginsberg, +1-408-570-8645, andrea.ginsberg@bea.com, or
Analysts, Joe Hnilo, +1-408-570-8314, joe.hnilo@bea.com, both of BEA Systems,
Inc.

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

Motorola Joins LTE/SAE Trial Initiative

ARLINGTON HTS., Ill., March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Motorola, Inc. , a major contributor to the Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) Long-Term Evolution (LTE) standard, has joined the LTE/System Architecture Evolution (SAE) Trial Initiative (LSTI). This industry group is driving the acceleration of commercial and interoperable next-generation LTE mobile broadband systems through the collaborative efforts of leading telecommunications companies worldwide.

"Motorola has significant expertise in OFDM-based technologies and mobile broadband innovation," said Darren McQueen, vice president, IMS, Cellular and Broadband Network Technologies, Motorola Home & Networks Mobility. "Joining the LSTI supports our commitment from our networks and mobile devices teams to the advancement of technologies that will deliver the media mobility experiences that consumers today have come to expect."

Motorola is leveraging its success in being among the first to deliver 802.16e commercial systems by reusing a significant amount of its WiMAX research and development, coupled with its rich heritage in cellular networking, Motorola chipsets, network and video head-end solutions, and professional services to deliver its end-to-end LTE solution.

Motorola is among the vendors selected by Verizon Wireless and Vodafone to participate in their joint LTE trials during 2008. Motorola also is planning a number of other field trials during 2008. For more details about Motorola's LTE solutions please visit: http://www.motorola.com/lte

About LSTI

The LTE/SAE Trial Initiative (LSTI) is a global, collaborative technology trial initiative focused on accelerating the availability of commercial and interoperable next generation LTE mobile broadband systems. The Initiative was formally launched in May 2007 by leading telecommunications companies Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, Orange, Nokia, Nokia Siemens Networks, Nortel, T-Mobile and Vodafone. Since its inception LSTI has expanded to also include in its membership China Mobile, Huawei, LG Electronics, NTT DoCoMo, NXP, Samsung, Signalion, Telecom Italia, Qualcomm, ZTE, Rohde and Schwarz, and Motorola.

About Motorola

Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications. The company develops technologies, products and services that make mobile experiences possible. Our portfolio includes communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility solutions, digital set-tops, cable modems, mobile devices and Bluetooth accessories. Motorola is committed to delivering next generation communication solutions to people, businesses and governments. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $36.6 billion in 2007. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit http://www.motorola.com/.

MOTOROLA and the stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. (C) Motorola, Inc. 2008. All rights reserved.

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CONTACT: Media, Kathi Haas, Home & Networks Mobility, +1-480-748-6456,
Kathi.haas@motorola.com, or Industry Analyst Contact, Kathy Wiesner,
Home & Networks Mobility, +1-847-875-0166, K.wiesner@motorola.com, both of
Motorola, Inc.

Web site: http://www.motorola.com/NSS
http://www.motorola.com/

Vector Capital Comments on Captaris' Inadequate Response- Urges Company to Maximize Shareholder Value by Accepting Offer -

SAN FRANCISCO, MARCH 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Vector Capital, a leading private equity firm specializing in spinouts, buyouts and recapitalizations of established technology businesses, today sent the following letter to Captaris Inc.'s (Nasdaq: CAPA or "the Company") Board of Directors regarding its $4.75 per share proposal, a 36.1% premium, for the Company.

The full text of the letter that Vector Capital sent to Captaris' Board of Directors can be found below along with a copy of a letter Captaris sent to Vector on March 21:

The Board of Directors c/o Bruce L. Crockett Non-Executive Chairman of the Board Captaris, Inc. 10885 NE 4th Street, Suite 400 Bellevue, WA 98004 Dear Members of the Board of Directors:

As Captaris' (the "Company") largest shareholder with an ownership stake of 10.2%, Vector Capital ("Vector") is extremely disappointed that the Company continues to refuse to engage with us in any meaningful discussions about our proposal to purchase Captaris for $4.75 per share, or a 36.1% premium, as outlined in our March 17, 2008 letter to you. Our offer represents immediate and certain value, does not preclude the continuation of your exploration of other strategic alternatives, and thus would clearly be in the best interests of all Captaris shareholders. Vector has also received significant feedback from several other large Captaris shareholders who strongly support our proposal.

Given your commitment to conclude the process as "expeditiously as possible," we were surprised and disappointed by the following:

1) No one from Captaris or its banking and legal advisors has contacted Vector to ask any questions about our offer; 2) Captaris has not offered Vector any meetings; 3) No information has been provided on the sale process or a timeline; 4) No additional due diligence access has been provided; and 5) No attempt has been made by Captaris or its advisors to negotiate price, due diligence, length of the go-shop or any of the terms of our proposal.

In addition, your March 21 response letter, attached below, mistakenly asserts that we are seeking to "preempt" your process, and that we are requesting an exclusive negotiation period. Instead, it is clear from our past communications, and we will reiterate, that our "go-shop" proposal does not preempt your exploration of strategic alternatives. Instead, it assures your shareholders a price no less than $4.75 per share and gives you the opportunity to concurrently seek a higher offer.

Captaris has stated in the past, without providing any evidence, that it believes our "go-shop" transaction structure will not maximize shareholder value. We would like to highlight empirical, third-party evidence supporting that an acceptance of our "go-shop" provision will likely maximize shareholder value.

A comprehensive January 2008 analysis by Guhan Subramanian, a Professor at the Harvard Business School and the Harvard Law School, entitled Go-Shops vs. No-Shops in Private Equity Deals: Evidence and Implications concluded that, "on average, go-shops yield more aggregate searches, significant post-signing competition, and slightly higher returns to target shareholders than traditional no-shop deals." Our proposal is less preclusive than most "go-shop" transactions in only entitling Vector to expense reimbursement in the event of acceptance of a topping bid during the go-shop period.

Vector strongly believes it is imperative to act with urgency to prevent further shareholder loss. The risk of continuing to execute the unsuccessful Captaris strategy is compounded by the highly uncertain market environment.

Vector reiterates its offer to acquire Captaris for $4.75 per share and, if accepted, will commit to providing a draft of the definitive agreement within 24 hours. In addition, Vector is willing to minimize its due diligence timeframe to just seven days and only focus on the following areas:

1) Reviewing a breakdown of the total current cash balance (to ensure that at least 50% of it is available to use immediately without any restrictions) by geography and timeline of repayment of the inter- company loan of EUR31.6 million, per the Company's 2007 10-K filed March 17, 2008; 2) Reviewing the methodology used to value the pension fund liabilities of the ODT transaction and confirm that the liabilities do not exceed EUR12.1 million, as reported in the Company's 2007 10-K, filed March 17, 2008; 3) Reviewing 2008 year-to-date actual revenue results and 2008 sales pipeline to support management's revenue guidance of $140 million as provided on the Company's Q4 2007 earnings call on February 14, 2008; 4) Confirming the Company's maintenance renewal rates; 5) Holding meetings with key individuals of senior management. We require no additional meetings with your CEO or CFO; and 6) Conducting expedited public technology company legal and accounting due diligence.

Furthermore, assuming a definitive agreement can be signed by April 4, 2008, Vector is willing to extend the go-shop period to 45 days and cap its expense reimbursement at $1 million in the event of acceptance of a higher bid during this period. This provides Captaris' Board until May 19, 2008, which we believe is an ample amount of time to run a thorough process and find a higher offer, should one exist. By pursuing this proposal, the Company can seek to avoid further erosion to shareholder value and damage to Captaris' future market value and prospects while preserving its ability to run a full process.

If we do not hear favorably from you by 12 p.m. PDT on March 27, 2008, we will assume you have no interest in pursuing our proposal that provides shareholders with a price no less than $4.75 per share.

It is important that the Board of Captaris recognize that our offer will not remain in place beyond March 27. Following that date, any re-evaluation will be a function of market conditions and the health of Captaris' business at that time.

We urge the Captaris Board to reconsider and accept our proposal. We look forward to hearing from you.

This letter is not intended to create or reflect any legally binding obligation by us regarding the proposed transaction and no such obligation shall arise unless and until a mutually acceptable definitive agreement is executed.

Sincerely, VECTOR CAPITAL CORPORATION Amish Mehta Authorized Signatory About Vector Capital

Vector Capital is a leading private equity firm specializing in spinouts, buyouts and recapitalizations of established technology businesses. Vector identifies and pursues these complex investments in both the private and public markets. Vector actively partners with management teams to devise and execute new financial and business strategies that materially improve the competitive standing of these businesses and enhance their value for employees, customers and shareholders. Among Vector's notable investments are LANDesk Software, Savi Technology, SafeNet, Corel Corporation, Precise Software Solutions, Printronix, Register.com, Tripos, WinZip and Watchguard Technologies. For more information, visit http://www.vectorcapital.com/.

Contact Brunswick Group Erin Becker, 212-333-3810 Mike Buckley, 415-293-8461 Text of Captaris Letter to Vector on March 21, 2008 March 21, 2008 Vector Capital Corporation 456 Montgomery Street, 19th Floor San Francisco, CA 94104 Attention: Alex Slusky Dear Alex:

In response to Amish Mehta's letter and as stated in our press release of March 18, 2008, we are committed to an expeditious process to identify and pursue the strategic alternative that best enhances value for our shareholders. Your proposal to acquire the outstanding common stock of Captaris will be carefully considered and reviewed together with all other proposals that are developed during our evaluation of strategic alternatives. In furtherance of that goal, our financial advisors have reached out to you to include you in our process.

The special committee of independent directors of the Board is focused on undertaking a thorough and expeditious process in order to realize full value for all Captaris shareholders. We firmly believe that the best way to achieve maximum value for Captaris shareholders is through the successful completion of the strategic alternatives process. For that reason, although we welcome your continued interest in our Company, we do not plan to preempt the process at this time by entering into exclusive negotiations or offering any of the special accommodations requested by you.

Sincerely, Bruce L. Crockett Chairman of the Board cc: Peter Malloy, Esq. Andrew Bor, Esq.

Vector Capital

CONTACT: Erin Becker, +1-212-333-3810, or Mike Buckley, +1-415-293-8461,
both of Brunswick Group for Vector Capital

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

Henry Bros. Electronics, Inc. to Report Fourth Quarter and 2007 Year End Results on March 31, 2008

FAIR LAWN, N.J., March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Henry Bros. Electronics, Inc. , a turnkey provider of technology-based integrated electronic security solutions, today announced that it plans to release its fourth quarter and year-end results for fiscal 2007 on Monday, March 31, 2008 before the market opens.

Henry Bros. Electronics' Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, James Henry, Chief Financial Officer, John P. Hopkins, and Brian Reach, President and Chief Operating Officer, will host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. ET on Monday, March 31, 2008, to discuss the latest corporate developments and results.

The Company invites you to participate on the call at the following number and conference code:

(888) 562-3356 (Domestic) (973) 582-2700 (International) Conference code: 40807845

A replay of the call will be available from Monday, March 31, 2008 at 12:00 a.m., ET, through Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 11:59 p.m., ET. To access the replay, please call (800) 642-1687 in the United States or (706) 645-9291 outside the United States. To access the replay, users will need to enter the following code: 40807845.

About Henry Bros. Electronics, Inc.

Henry Bros. Electronics provides technology-based integrated electronic security systems, services and emergency preparedness consultation to commercial enterprises and government agencies. The Company has offices in Arizona, California, Colorado, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Texas and Virginia.

For more information, visit http://www.hbe-inc.com/.

Safe Harbor Statement: Certain statements in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Forward-looking statements inherently involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward looking statements is contained under the heading of risk factors listed in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Henry Bros. Electronics Inc. does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking information.

Investor Contacts: Todd Fromer / Erika Kay KCSA Worldwide 212-896-1215 / 212-896-1208 tfromer@kcsa.com / ekay@kcsa.com Jim Henry, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Henry Bros. Electronics, Inc. 201-794-6500 jhenry@hbe-inc.com

Henry Bros. Electronics, Inc.

CONTACT: Todd Fromer, +1-212-896-1215, tfromer@kcsa.com; or Erika Kay,
+1-212-896-1208, both of KCSA Worldwide, both for Henry Bros. Electronics,
Inc.; or Jim Henry, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Henry Bros.
Electronics, Inc., +1-201-794-6500, jhenry@hbe-inc.com

Web site: http://www.hbe-inc.com/

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