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SoftBrands Honored as One of China's Most Valuable Brands

BEIJING, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- SoftBrands, Inc. , a global supplier of enterprise application software, has been named one of the recipients of the prestigious "Top 10 China Brand Enterprises Award 2008." In addition, SoftBrands' Epitome solution was named China's Premier Property Management System for the hospitality Industry. The award was unveiled today at the fourth China Top Brand Award Press Conference held at The Great Hall of the People.

"It is indeed a great honor to be ranked among the most valuable brands in China," said Harbans Singh, president, Hospitality, Asia Pacific. "The award is strong recognition of the success we have achieved in building our brand and in winning a distinct position in China's hospitality marketplace."

The fourth "China Top Ten Brands Award" is jointly organized by the All- China Federation of Industry & Commercial, China's High-Tech Industrialization Association, People's Daily and Workers' Daily News. The selection was conducted through an internet poll, public vote and a panel of industry experts based on the evaluation criteria of brand reputation, brand preference, product appearance, customer satisfaction, customer loyalty and market share.

"SoftBrands is aiming for higher growth in China. We will leverage the visibility this highly prized award has brought us to reinforce our position as the premier leading provider of hospitality solutions and continue to serve the hospitality market in China." added Singh.

SoftBrands hospitality solutions includes tools for: Property Management, Central Reservation Management, Customer Relationship Management, Business Intelligence, Club Management, Spa Management and Point-of-Sales system. The suite of solutions is designed specifically to enable hoteliers to centralize multi-property operations, to improve guest loyalty, to increase profitability and to improve revenue management.

About SoftBrands Hospitality

SoftBrands Hospitality provides central reservation, property management and business intelligence software that can be centrally managed to support many properties within a hotel chain, as well as less complex offerings that can be installed on site at an independent hotel. SoftBrands distribution service, Karyon, allows hotels to easily manage rates and inventory availability across all four Global Distribution Systems and many other online sources of demand. SoftBrands is committed to the hospitality industry, and is an active member of OpenTravel Alliance, HTNG, HSMAI, HFTP, HEDNA, AH&LA, AAHOA, NBTA & PHMA.

About SoftBrands

SoftBrands, Inc. is a leader in providing software solutions for businesses in the manufacturing and hospitality industries worldwide. The company has established a global infrastructure for distribution, development and support of enterprise software, and has approximately 5,000 customers in more than 100 countries actively using its manufacturing and hospitality products. SoftBrands, which has approximately 775 employees, is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., with branch offices in Europe, India, Asia, Australia and Africa. Additional information can be found at http://www.softbrands.com/

Contact Information David Gandrud 612 851 1518 Director of Global Marketing David.Gandrud@softbrands.com Harbans Singh 65 6235 1211 President, Hospitality-Asia Pacific Harbans.singh@softbrands.com

SoftBrands, Inc.

CONTACT: David Gandrud, Director of Global Marketing, +1-612-851-1518,
David.Gandrud@softbrands.com, or Harbans Singh, 65 6235 1211, President,
Hospitality-Asia Pacific, Harbans.singh@softbrands.com, both of SoftBrands,
Inc.

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

NanoLogix Inc. Presents at the National Hydrogen Association Conference & Provides Operations, Management and Director Update

HUBBARD, Ohio, March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NanoLogix, Inc. a nano-biotechnology company is pleased to provide the following updates on company events:

NanoLogix personnel are manning a booth and presenting at the National Hydrogen Association Expo in Sacramento this week, with the company being represented by William Hartman and Chris Novak. Mr. Hartman will be presenting in the Exhibition Hall today, March 31, from 2:00-2:30 pm, on "Biohydrogen and Electricity Production from Waste Water".

Company CEO Bret Barnhizer was Marlene Bourne's guest on The Bourne Report March 16, on the topic of Hydrogen Power. The interview provides updates on hydrogen bioreactor operations. Access: http://www.bournereport.com/radio.php

Work on BNC and BNP development for fast microorganism detection is proceeding at a rapid pace, with a new patent application filed in March and positive developments with both the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security in late February.

Director and Management changes: Dr. Robert Ollar and John Chatterton have joined the Board of Directors. Dr. Ollar is cofounder of NanoLogix (as Infectech), the primary author of the majority of the company's granted patents, and returns to the company after a six year hiatus. Mr. Chatterton is former co-host of the History Channel series, Deep Sea Detectives, and is one of the world's most accomplished and well known underwater explorers. David Barnhizer has joined the company as General Counsel, bringing to the company nearly forty years of legal expertise. Detailed director and management team information can be accessed at: http://www.nanologixinc.com/index-2.html

General Counsel David Barnhizer stated: "NNLX is poised to make a significant move forward under its new board of directors and management team headed by CEO and Board Chairman Bret Barnhizer and complemented by a reformed and greatly strengthened board of directors. A skilled and knowledgeable team of professionals whose members are fully dedicated to the advancement of NanoLogix has been put into place. As NNLX General Counsel I am extremely pleased to be associated with a group of professionals committed to the building of an exceptional company whose patented technologies are on the cutting edge of hydrogen energy extraction from industrial and commercial wastes, as well as diagnostic tools that are drawing the attention of governmental and commercial institutions."

The company has accepted the resignations of directors Hartman, Allan, and Cavallo from all positions held. Mr. Hartman will continue to provide business consulting services to NanoLogix.

About NanoLogix, Inc.

NanoLogix is a leading innovator in the research, development, and commercialization of nano-biotechnologies, applications and processes. The Company has 31 granted Patents and multiple Patents Pending for bioreactor- based Hydrogen Production, revolutionary rapid medical testing technologies, and bioremediation. Information on NanoLogix is available at http://www.nanologixinc.com/.

This press release contains statements, which may constitute "forward- looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of NanoLogix, Inc., and members of its management as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results.

Contact: Investor Relations Bret Barnhizer, CEO Telephone: 330-534-0800 E-mail: Bret@nanologixinc.com

NanoLogix, Inc.

CONTACT: Investor Relations, Bret Barnhizer, CEO, NanoLogix, Inc.,
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TraceSecurity Appoints Paul McCown as Chief Financial OfficerSeasoned Technology Executive to Help TraceSecurity Capitalize on Rapidly Growing Security Compliance Market

BATON ROUGE, La., March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- TraceSecurity, a leading provider of SaaS security compliance solutions, today announced that it has further strengthened its management team with the appointment of technology industry veteran, Paul McCown, as chief financial officer. Paul McCown brings more than 19 years of experience in operations, investor relations, financial planning, mergers and acquisitions; and public company credentials to TraceSecurity.

"We are very excited to have Paul join the executive management team at TraceSecurity," said, Peter Stewart, President and CEO of TraceSecurity. "Paul is a proven multi-disciplined business leader with deep experience in the high-tech industry. As the company enters the next phase of our expansion, his experience in operations, finance, and strategic planning will prove invaluable."

Prior to joining TraceSecurity, McCown served as Senior Vice President of Enabling Technologies at Equifax , where he led a $160 million business unit. He joined Equifax as a result of the acquisition of APPRO systems, a company he lead as President and Chief Financial Officer. During his tenure at APPRO, the company grew from $11 million in revenue and a $7 million loss in 2001 to a $27 million in revenue and $8 million in profit in 2005. Additionally at APPRO, he was instrumental in the sale of the company to Equifax for $92 million. Prior to joining APPRO Systems, McCown was the CFO of Source Capital, a commercial lending venture capital firm. McCown began his career with KPMG in 1988 and held various positions of increasing responsibility.

"Right now is an exciting time in TraceSecurity's development because they are operating in a captivating, high-growth market," said Paul McCown. "I look forward to working with the executive management team and board of directors to continue the company's financial growth."

About TraceSecurity

TraceSecurity is a leading provider of security compliance and risk management solutions. The company helps organizations of all sizes to achieve, maintain and demonstrate security compliance while significantly improving their security posture. Key to TraceSecurity's success is the company's comprehensive patent-pending methodology that helps clients address all of the critical components of a successful security compliance program: people, process and technology.

TraceSecurity delivers its solutions through an integrated software-as-a- service platform backed by expert professional services and comprehensive security awareness programs. The company's flagship offering, TraceSecurity Compliance Manager, is the first comprehensive solution to automate regulatory compliance audits, board-level reporting, policy management, vulnerability assessment, and employee education and testing. The company's expert professional services include onsite security audits and social engineering. The security awareness programs include an exhaustive set of standard offerings as well as custom designed courses. With over 700 clients, TraceSecurity supports the risk management and security compliance efforts of organizations in financial services, healthcare, insurance, government and other regulated sectors. For more information, please visit http://www.tracesecurity.com/.

TraceSecurity

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TraceSecurity

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Texas Instruments announces industry's first multi-carrier, multi-standard development platform for wireless infrastructure base stationsSingle platform enables CAPEX savings for operators

DALLAS, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- With its eye on customers' development costs and challenges, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) today announced a scalable, programmable development ecosystem enabling base station OEMs to support multiple carriers of established and evolving wireless standards from a single platform. Based on TI's multicore TMS320TCI6487 and TMS320TCI6488 digital signal processors (DSPs) and multi-interface software libraries, the development platform covers all major air interfaces including GSM-EDGE, HSPA, HSPA+, TD-SCDMA , LTE and WiMAX. With a single development platform, OEMs largely "design once-deploy multiple" base stations, significantly reducing design costs, while speeding the deployment of new 3G features and beyond 3G standards. For more information, go to http://www.ti.com/beyond3g.

In addition to reducing development time, TI makes designing easier by supporting both MAC and PHY layer processing on the same platform. The high performance DSP platform also eliminates the need for an expensive, power-hungry FPGA, with the exception of WiMAX designs. CommAgility, a designer and manufacturer of high performance embedded signal processing cards, uses TI's multicore DSP to support its AdvancedMC(TM) module AMC-6487 product, targeted at high-performance processing roles in wireless baseband and other applications. The board is designed around three TMS320C6487 DSPs or the pin-compatible TMS320C6488 DSP and an optional WiMAX-required FPGA, providing wireless baseband developers the processing power they need to support their high-capacity solutions.

"As wireless air interfaces continue to evolve across global cellular networks, operators can greatly benefit from a multi-standard, multi-carrier base station processing platform," said Nadine Manjaro, senior analyst for mobile networks at ABI Research. "The flexibility and efficiency of TI's new multi-standard ecosystem will allow operators to upgrade easily between GSM/WCDMA/HSPA and LTE, all from a single platform."

Multi-Carrier Platform Reduces Operator Investment:

TI's baseband platform delivers significant CAPEX savings to the operator by offering the highest number of carriers per channel card and enabling them to support new features and standards on the same baseband hardware.

The table below highlights the capacities supported by CommAgility's AMC-6487 baseband card for some key commercial wireless standards:

-- GSM/ EDGE: 6-carrier, 3-sector solution -- WCDMA/ HSPA/ HSPA+: 1-carrier, 3-sector solution -- TD-SCDMA: 6-carrier solution -- LTE: 3-carrier 10MHz solution -- WiMAX: 3-carrier 10MHz solution

The cost savings and flexibility offered by the DSP-based AMC-6487 common baseband platform also helps the OEM differentiate their network infrastructure products.

Multi-Standard Platform Increases Operator Flexibility

The multi-standard DSP platform from TI provides the operators with the flexibility to support new standards and features based on market need. For example, 3G operators can use the TI DSP-based platform to support WCDMA-HSPA today and upgrade to HSPA+ or LTE on the same hardware when they see the market need for these new applications. Similarly, TD-SCDMA operators can upgrade to LTE-TDD, and in some cases GSM-EDGE operators can upgrade to LTE.

Multicore DSPs Enable End-to-End Performance

The TCI6487 and TCI6488 wireless infrastructure baseband processors make use of TI's TMS320C64x+(TM) DSP core and an abundance of performance power to support processing-intensive high density applications. The multicore DSPs have on-chip accelerators which eliminate the need for an FPGA or a microprocessor for GSM-EDGE, HSPA, HSPA+, TD-SCDMA and LTE applications. Both DSPs include OBSAI and CPRI compliant antenna interfaces on chip that support direct connectivity over the backplane to a RF transceiver card or to a remote radio head (RRH).

As the only semiconductor provider to offer a complete analog signal chain for 2G/3G/Beyond3G air interfaces, TI also offers OEMs a complete portfolio of high performance analog products, including optimized RF products, high performance data converters, clock devices and power management products.

"The carrier and bandwidth requirements of current and evolving wireless air interfaces challenge base station OEMs to select a platform that can quickly meet the processing demands of high-density baseband applications," said Jerold Givens, TI's general manager for communications infrastructure solutions. "The flexibility and scalability of TI's multi-carrier base station platform allows OEMs to secure their hardware investment by addressing all of the wireless standards on a unified platform and maximize the efficiency of their networks."

Availability

The AMC-6487 common baseband card based on TI's multi-core DSP is currently sampling and will be available in 2Q08 from CommAgility. For more information on the AMC-6487, go to: http://www.commagility.com/.

TI will highlight the platform, in addition to its complete suite of wireless infrastructure-optimized processors and software solutions at the CTIA Conference in Las Vegas, Booth #1048.

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/.

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Verizon Wireless Expands Its MOTO Q Line-Up With the Addition of the MOTO Q 9cSleek MOTO Q 9c Smartphone Keeps Busy Professionals on Track with GPS Navigation

LAS VEGAS, BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of CTIA WIRELESS 2008, Verizon Wireless, the owner and operator of the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, and Motorola, Inc. announced today the April availability of MOTO(TM) Q 9c, the newest addition to Verizon Wireless' MOTO Q family, that comes equipped with Verizon Wireless' popular VZ Navigator(SM) service. Customers may purchase MOTO Q 9c in April through Verizon Wireless business sales channels, at Verizon Wireless Communications Stores, and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/.

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Similar to its predecessors -- the exclusive MOTO Q 9m and the original MOTO Q -- MOTO Q 9c from Verizon Wireless offers professionals an indispensable productivity tool wrapped in a sleek and fashionable design. The MOTO Q 9c is the ideal smartphone for business professionals who are on- the-road and offers powerful capabilities, including access to more than 14 million points of interest with Verizon Wireless' VZ Navigator service. Customers can receive visual and audible turn-by-turn directions to a destination, locate business meeting destinations, ATMs, restaurants, and other places in an area, get a map of a location, bookmark favorites and recent searches, and even share locations with others -- all from their MOTO Q 9c smartphones.

MOTO Q 9c operates on Verizon Wireless' wireless broadband network and features Windows Mobile(R) 6 Standard software, which offers customers a robust and familiar experience to help manage their lives by staying connected to their contacts, calendar and entertainment. With Windows Mobile 6.0, customers are able to easily configure virtually any POP3 or IMAP4 e-mail accounts, and they can read, edit, and create Microsoft(R) Word(R), Excel(R) and PowerPoint(R) documents via the Documents To Go(R) application.

"Verizon Wireless has embraced the MOTO Q family, recognizing that not all smartphone users have the same priorities. Verizon Wireless customers can find the MOTO Q that meets their multi-tasking needs while on-the-go," said Juergen Stark, corporate vice president of Productivity, Mobile Devices, Motorola, Inc.

MOTO Q 9c offers all of these features wrapped in a sturdy design. The optimized QWERTY keyboard on MOTO Q 9c has been engineered for fast and accurate typing, with dedicated "hot keys" for shortcuts to popular applications, including e-mail, multimedia and Internet. The handset's large 2.4-inch color display boasts innovative adaptive technology to automatically adjust for optimized brightness in indoor or outdoor lighting conditions to maximize battery life. MOTO Q 9c also offers a 1.3 megapixel camera with flash and fixed focus as well as video capture and playback. With MOTO Q 9c phone's 128 MB of on-board memory and optional removable memory future-proofed up to 32 GB, sold separately, customers have plenty of room to store their photos and other multimedia.

MOTO Q 9c also combines advanced phone capabilities, such as voice-activated dialing, smart contacts dialing, speakerphone, and Stereo Bluetooth(R) wireless technology supporting both Bluetooth A2DP and AVRCP profiles.*

Pricing

MOTO Q 9c will be available online and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores, including those in Circuit City, for $249.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and a new two-year customer agreement. An additional $100 credit toward the purchase of the handset is available for customers who sign up for qualifying voice and data plans at the time of purchase. Verizon Wireless Nationwide E-mail plans for MOTO Q 9c begin at $79.99 for 450 anytime voice minutes and unlimited e-mail. VZ Navigator is available for $9.99 for monthly access.

Verizon Wireless offers a host of business applications and solutions for a variety of industries -- from construction, manufacturing and healthcare to retail, financial services, government and public safety. Verizon Wireless' portfolio of mobile applications, enhanced by the comprehensive suite of IP products and services and technological innovations offered by Verizon Business, provides business and enterprise customers access to turnkey solutions that can help them improve efficiency, streamline communications and produce a solid return on investment.

For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to http://www.verizonwireless.com/. Business customers should contact a Verizon Wireless Business Sales Representative directly at 1-800-VZW-4BIZ.

* To determine the Bluetooth profiles supported by other Motorola devices, visit http://www.hellomoto.com/bluetooth. Certain Bluetooth features, including those listed, may not be supported by all compatible Bluetooth-enabled devices.

About Verizon Wireless

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

About 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/.

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Six Original Short-Form Comedy Series Hit the C-Spot, New Multiplatform Comedy ChannelAvailable on Sony Pictures' Crackle and Other Online and Mobile PartnersGorgeous Tiny Chicken Machine Show, The Roadents, Gaytown, The Writers Room, Hot, Hot Los Angeles and Best of Penn Says Debut

CULVER CITY, Calif., March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Six innovative, original short-form comedy series are now available on C-Spot, a new ad- supported, multiplatform comedy channel distributed by Sony Pictures Television. C-Spot features high-quality programming with continuing storylines, specifically produced for the web and mobile and programmed 52- weeks a year. The new channel is available on Crackle.com (http://www.crackle.com/cspot), YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/cspot), AOL Video (http://video.aol.com/), Hulu, Verizon Wireless' V CAST Video service, and direct to Sony BRAVIA TVs via BRAVIA Internet Video Link.

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"We've tapped very talented individuals, both established and up-and- coming, to create a spectrum of original web series that showcase irreverent characters and stories," said Sean Carey, senior executive vice president, Sony Pictures Television. "By updating the content daily, we're looking to engage, entertain and continue to feed the appetite of digital media users seeking more than just one-off viral videos."

The series showcased on C-Spot run the gamut from existing popular shows like Gorgeous Tiny Chicken Machine Show, which amassed over two million views with their first two episodes that launched in 2007, to The Roadents, a new series taking a vanguard approach to flash-animation and developed by Bix Pix Entertainment, the creative team whose work has been featured on Saturday Night Live's TV Funhouse. Owen Benjamin, one of the top 10 comedians on MySpace who appears in the upcoming feature film, "The House Bunny," opposite Anna Farris and Colin Hanks and also headlines his own Comedy Central special later this year, stars in the new series Gaytown; while The Writers Room has Kevin Pollak as the domineering host of a late-night talk show.

In its first 13-week season, C-Spot will feature the following six series with new episodes premiering every week on their respective day:

-- Mondays get steamy in Hot, Hot Los Angeles, a sardonic take-off of soapy teen dramas and shows that glamorize the excesses of the rich and not so famous. Hot, Hot Los Angeles is a new scripted series that follows the scandalous lives of two of the most popular guys in town, Pip (Scott Speiser) and Victor (Randy Wayne). The frenemies battle for supremacy and the hearts of the same girls, all while overindulging in the best L.A. has to offer. In a celebrity obsessed city where money is power, beauty is godliness and the privileged elite live fast and die young, lives are spiraling out of control in Hot, Hot Los Angeles. The web series also stars Olivia Hardt, Kodi Kitchen, Christian Monzon, Alyshia Ochse, Marnie Alton and Spencer Hall. Hot, Hot Los Angeles was created and is executive produced by Andrew Schwartz and Bennett Baker Barbakow, and is produced by Test Pattern Media. -- Tuesdays will introduce new shorts of the single camera comedy, The Writers Room, which takes a satirical look at the inner workings of a late-night talk show hosted by actor and comedian Kevin Pollak. With long hours and cramped quarters acting as the glue that holds this dysfunctional group together, The Writers Room explores the ludicrous situations and conversations that arise when a roomful of neurotic writers work to please their overbearing and tyrannical boss. Bruce Kirschbaum, Ed Crasnick, Evan Mann, Gareth Reynolds, Jeff Kahn, Frank Conniff, Rose Abdoo and Kevin Pollak star in the web series that was created and is executive produced by Mark Feldstein & Brad Roth. The Writers Room is produced by Stun Creative. -- Wednesdays feature new episodes of the web series starring Owen Benjamin as a straight man living in Gaytown, a place where men wear fannypacks and adorn their Yorkies with fancy dog sweaters, and women drive trucks and pour concrete. This weekly comedy series follows Owen's quest to work up the courage to come out of the closet to Pierce (Payman Benz), his fake boyfriend; Lina (Lina Miller), the woman he is secretly in love with; and even his dad, the rhinestone king of Gaytown. Owen Benjamin created, wrote and executive produces Gaytown. The web series is produced by Owen Benjamin, Inc. -- Thursdays feature new episodes of The Roadents. Best described as "The Odd Couple" meets "Easy Rider" for the YouTube generation, The Roadents is a 2D and 3D animated-hybrid, improvisational comedy series centering on two guinea pigs, Pee Pee (voiced by Kevin McShane) and Buttercup (voiced by David Harris), that hit the road in a 1983 Winnebago. Justin Hilden created the web series that is executive produced by Kelli Bixler and produced by Kristofer Updike. The Roadents is produced by Bix Pix Entertainment. -- Fridays bring the highly anticipated return of Gorgeous Tiny Chicken Machine Show with ten new episodes. One part "Pee Wee's Playhouse" and one part crazy, unpredictable Japanese talk show, Gorgeous Tiny Chicken Machine Show is truly the definition of lost in translation. The show's host, Kiko, bewilders and abuses her guests, with the help of her sidekicks Panda and Unicow (a unicorn cow). Kim Evey stars in the series she created and executive produces. Gorgeous Tiny Chicken Machine Show is produced by Gorgeous Tiny Productions. -- Additionally, weekends will feature the Best of Penn Says, the most popular entries from Penn Jillette's unscripted web series. Whether he is riffing on the presidential race; reluctantly defending an anti-gay protest as a First Amendment right; or ranting on the latest celebrity trainwreck, Penn Jillette isn't afraid to share his outspoken, unique point-of-view and unwavering opinions on the hottest, most current and sensitive topics. Penn turns the cameras on whenever and wherever inspiration hits him -- maybe backstage at his show in Vegas, in a famous friend's living room, on the road, or wherever else Penn may find himself that day. The immediacy of his posts will allow Penn to tackle events as they happen, and nothing is off-limits. Penn Jillette stars in and produces the series, which is a 10-in-1 Production.

Sony Pictures Television is one of the television industry's leading content providers. It produces and distributes programming in every genre, including series, telefilms, theatrical releases and family entertainment for network and cable television, as well as first-run and off-network series for syndication. With more than 25 programs on the air, SPT boasts a program slate that includes the top-rated daytime dramas and game shows, landmark off- network series, original animated series and critically acclaimed primetime dramas, comedies and telefilms. SPT also owns one-half of cable channel GSN and is a partner in FEARnet, the premier horror/thriller website and VOD service. Sony Pictures Television oversees all of Sony Pictures Entertainment's (SPE) domestic digital distribution efforts across all electronically delivered platforms, including the internet and mobile. Sony Pictures Television, advertiser sales, is one of the premiere national advertising sales companies, handling the commercial inventory in SPT syndicated series as well as in all of SPE's digital businesses in the United States, for Sony BMG and for iN DEMAND's high-definition channel Mojo and the Tennis Channel, and is part owner of national media sales company ITN Networks, Inc. SPT (http://www.sonypicturestelevision.com/) is a Sony Pictures Entertainment company.

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Alltel Wireless Debuts Two Bold Choices, Moto Q 9c and Moto Q 9c LimeFull QWERTY Smartphone Helps Consumers Stay Connected and Stylish

LAS VEGAS, March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alltel Wireless, America's largest network, and Motorola, Inc. today announced that Motorola's leading smartphone will be available in two color options, MOTO QTM 9c in licorice and MOTO QTM 9c lime at Alltel retail stores and online at http://www.shopalltel.com/, expected this summer. MOTO Q 9c and MOTO Q 9c lime provide on-the-go consumers with the tools and applications needed to keep up with their fast-paced professional and personal lives.

"MOTO Q 9c and MOTO Q 9c lime are great additions to Alltel's portfolio of handsets," said Brian Ullem, vice president of device strategy for Alltel Wireless. "This new generation Motorola smartphone provides customers with a powerful platform and a large suite of applications allowing convenience and productivity."

The smartphones offer innovative features wrapped in a sleek design and Alltel Wireless customers can choose their color preference, MOTO Q 9c in licorice with a silver sail band or MOTO Q 9c lime edged in tin silver. The QWERTY keyboard has been precisely engineered for fast and accurate typing and provides the ideal experience for frequent messaging(1). The large 2.4 inch color display is perfect for viewing pictures or videos, including those captured via the device's 1.3 megapixel camera with flash and fixed focus. In addition to the 128MB of on-board memory, MOTO Q 9c and MOTO Q 9c lime are future-proofed and will support up to 32GB of external memory when larger capacity cards become available, providing plenty of room to store photos and other multimedia.

The home screens on MOTO Q 9c and MOTO Q 9c lime provide direct access to favorites, such as Internet Explorer(R) and messaging, essential for customers looking to send and receive up-to-date information in an ever-changing world(1). Easy configuration of virtually any email account keeps users connected to both work and personal email accounts in real-time so they never miss a beat(1). Customized enhancements, including Picture Caller ID(1), options for the home screen, start menu and sounds, make MOTO Q 9c and MOTO Q 9c lime easy to personalize and fun to use.

"MOTO Q 9c and MOTO Q 9c lime represent a seamless union of design and a high-performance wireless device for the on-the-go, mobile multi-tasker," said Juergen Stark, corporate vice president of Productivity, Mobile Devices, Motorola, Inc. "Now, Alltel Wireless customers have the option of selecting a MOTO Q smartphone that not only fits their lifestyle needs, but their personality as well."

MOTO Q 9c and MOTO Q 9c lime give consumers the freedom to read, edit and create Microsoft(R) Office documents while away from the desktop, including Word, Excel(R) and Power Point(R), via the powerful Documents To Go(R) application. Windows Mobile(R) 6 software offers a rich and familiar experience that helps consumers manage their life by staying connected to their contacts, information and entertainment.

Pricing

Alltel Wireless will offer MOTO Q 9c and MOTO Q 9c lime for $99.99 after a $100.00 mail-in rebate. This discounted price is available to new customers who sign up for a two-year service agreement and to existing eligible customers on qualifying rate plans. Customers can select one of the Alltel Wireless Smart Choice packs that include national voice minutes, unlimited Internet and email, and "My Circle." Smart Choice packs begin at $89.99.

About Alltel Wireless

Alltel is owner and operator of the nation's largest wireless network and has more than 12 million wireless customers. For more information, please visit http://www.alltel.com/.

About Motorola

Certain mobile phone features may not be available throughout the entire network or their functionality may be limited. All features, functionality and other product specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

(1) Network dependent feature, not available in all areas. Airtime, data charges, and/or additional charges may apply. Wireless email functionality requires an email account with wireless server capabilities.

MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. Internet Explorer, Microsoft, Excel, PowerPoint, and Windows Mobile are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States. 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: Maria Parra of Motorola, Inc, On Site at CTIA, +1-954-931-1368,
maria.parra@motorola.com; or Andrew Moreau, +1-501-905-7962,
andrew.moreau@alltel.com, or Lucie Pathmann, +1-501-905-5553,
lucie.r.pathmann@alltel.com, both of Alltel Wireless

Web site: http://www.motorola.com/
http://www.alltel.com/
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U.S. Cellular Offers Multi-Taskers Their Choice of Moto Q 9c or Q 9c LimeMotorola's Sleek Smartphone Debuts in Exciting New Colors

LAS VEGAS, March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- U.S. Cellular(R) and Motorola, Inc. today announced that starting this summer, U.S. Cellular customers will be able to stay cool with their choice of MOTO QTM 9c in licorice or MOTO QTM 9c lime. Whichever style they choose, both devices will help U.S. Cellular's customers to keep up with their busy personal and professional lives.

"As consumer demand for smartphones increases, we are providing our customers with options to best suit their needs," said Alan Ferber, vice president of sales operations and chief marketing officer for U.S. Cellular. "With both MOTO Q 9c and Q 9c lime, our customers can select a smartphone in the color that fits their personality, while staying connected to the tools and applications they need on-the-go."

MOTO Q 9c and Q 9c lime offer a precisely engineered QWERTY keyboard, optimized for fast and accurate typing and perfect for frequent messaging(1). Whether in licorice or lime, both devices free customers to leave their desks by enabling them to read, edit and create Microsoft(R) Office documents, including Word, Excel(R) and PowerPoint(R), directly from the device via the powerful Documents To Go(R) application. Easy configuration of email accounts(1) keeps customers connected to both work and personal email in real time. And Windows Mobile(R) 6 software offers a familiar and rich experience, making it easy to access important contacts, information and entertainment.

View pictures and video, including those captured via the device's 1.3 megapixel camera with flash and fixed focus, on the large 2.4 inch color display. User's can then store photos and other multimedia with up to 128MB of on board memory. Both devices are future-proofed to support up to 32GB of external memory when larger capacity cards become available.

Enhancements such as Picture Caller ID(1) and options for the home screen, start menu and sounds, make MOTO Q 9c and Q 9c lime easy to personalize and fun to use. The home screen provides direct access to favorites, such as Internet Explorer(R) Mobile and messaging(1).

"Motorola is equipping the mobile multi-tasker with a device that represents a seamless union of design and high-performance wireless," said Juergen Stark, corporate vice president of Productivity, Mobile Devices, Motorola, Inc. "MOTO 9c and Q 9c lime deliver the tools to help keep U.S. Cellular customers connected, informed and entertained."

About U.S. Cellular

U.S. Cellular is the nation's sixth-largest wireless service carrier, providing wireless service to six million customers in 26 states. The Chicago-based company employs 8,000 associates and operates on a customer satisfaction strategy, meeting customer needs by providing a comprehensive range of wireless products and services, superior customer support and a high-quality network.

About Motorola

Certain mobile phone features may not be activated by your service provider, and/or their network settings may limit the feature's functionality. Contact your service provider for details. All features, functionality and other product specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. Microsoft, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows Mobile, and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. (C) Motorola, Inc. 2008. All rights reserved.

CONTACT: Media, Maria Parra of Motorola, Inc., On Site at CTIA,
+1-954-931-1368, maria.parra@motorola.com; or Haley Boruszak of
Fleishman-Hillard, +1-212-453-2405, haley.boruszak@fleishman.com, for
Motorola, Inc.; or Steve Carlson of U.S. Cellular, office, +1-773-355-3331,
cell, +1-312-217-0606, steve.carlson@uscellular.com

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

VH1 Mobile to Launch Live Chat Mobile ApplicationNew 'VH1 Watch and Discuss Live Chat' Extends Network's 'Watch and Discuss' Branding Campaign to Mobile Phones

LAS VEGAS, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- VH1, a division of Viacom's , MTV Networks, is launching "VH1 Watch and Discuss Live Chat," a downloadable mobile application that will enable VH1 viewers to connect to the network's buzz-generating programming and other fans of pop culture. The mobile application will be available in May through various mobile carriers.

"VH1 Watch and Discuss Live Chat" will highlight chat rooms based on VH1 programming, however, users will be encouraged to set up rooms to discuss a range of topics including music, politics, sports, movies and more. The programming chat rooms will be tied to VH1's on-air schedule, allowing users to instantly access the chat room of the show that's airing at any given time. In the coming months, VH1 Mobile will offer celebrity-hosted chat rooms with some of VH1's top talent. Users will also be able to create a "Watch and Discuss Live Chat" profile and have the capability of using the application's SMS "send to a friend" functionality to invite others to download the application or to join a current chat room.

The new "VH1 Watch and Discuss Live Chat" application is part of VH1's ongoing, multiplatform branding campaign that spans all of the network's shows and properties. Using a mix of on-air promos, off-air creative efforts, events and digital initiatives, "Watch and Discuss" reinforces VH1's fans' desire to engage each other about the buzz that the channel's programming creates. From celebreality programming like "Rock of Love," "The Salt-N-Pepa Show" and "Flavor of Love" to the upcoming VH1 Rock Docs "Sex: The Revolution" and "The Night James Brown Saved Boston," users are able to comment on and discuss with others VH1's thought-provoking programming.

About VH1 Mobile

VH1 Mobile has seen tremendous growth in the last year -- video streams on the on-demand mobile service were up 123 percent in 2007. In December, 2007 alone, VH1 Mobile's VOD streams reached over 1 million. VH1 Mobile's five WAP sites have seen an impressive 100% month-over-month growth since launching the main VH1 WAP site in March 2007. Additionally, 2007 saw the launch of VH1 Mobile games "Know It All" (pop culture trivia) and "Best Week Ever," a downloadable trivia game based on the popular weekly series. For more information on VH1 Mobile visit Mobile.VH1.com.

VH1 connects viewers to the music, artists and pop culture that matter to them most with TV series, specials, live events, exclusive online content and public affairs initiatives. VH1 is available in 90 million households in the U.S. VH1 also has an array of digital channels and services including VH1Classic, VH1 Soul, VH1 Mobile, VH1 Games and extensive broadband video on VH1.com. Connect with VH1 at VH1.com.

Contacts: Erica Cantwell Sahin Luis Defrank 212-846-3683 212-846-7012 Erica.cantwell@vh1staff.com Luis.defrank@vh1staff.com

VH1

CONTACT: Erica Cantwell Sahin, +1-212-846-3683,
Erica.cantwell@vh1staff.com, or Luis Defrank, +1-212-846-7012,
Luis.defrank@vh1staff.com, both of VH1

Web site: http://www.vh1.com/
http://www.mobile.vh1.com/

Princeton Professor David W. C. MacMillan Lectured WuXi PharmaTech Scientists

SHANGHAI, China, March 31 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- WuXi PharmaTech, the leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device R&D outsourcing company with operations in China and the United States, was very honored to have Professor David W. C. MacMillan, a renowned researcher from Princeton University, as a WuXi PharmaTech Science Seminar Series speaker who delivered a lecture to the company's young scientists on March 25, 2008.

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Aiming to keep the company's young scientists abreast of the latest drug R&D knowledge and technologies, the WuXi PharmaTech Science Seminar Series is a monthly program that invites accomplished researchers from academia and the industry to share their wealth of experience and expertise with the company's scientists.

Dr. David MacMillan obtained his undergraduate degree from Glasgow University, and in 1990 moved to the University of California, Irvine, where he obtained his Ph.D. under the direction of Larry E. Overman. Following postdoctoral research with David A. Evans at Harvard University, Dr. MacMillan began his independent research career at the University of California, Berkeley, in 1998. In 2000, he joined the department of chemistry at Caltech, and was promoted to full professor in 2003. He was appointed to the A. Barton Hepbum Chair of Chemistry and Director of the Merck Center for Catalysis at Princeton University in June 2006.

Dr. MacMillan is a leader in the currently active area of asymmetric organocatalysis. His numerous accomplishments have found widespread industrial application and his success is evidenced by the numerous awards and honors he has received from professional associations like the Royal Society of Chemistry, the American Chemical Society and the industry.

"We are very honored and privileged to have Dr. MacMillan as one of our seminar speakers. His remarkable achievements in the field of organic synthesis will motivate our young scientists," said Dr. Shuhui Chen, Chief Scientific Officer of the company. "As a research-driven company serving global pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies, we believe science has no boundary. We will continue inviting heavy-weight speakers to WuXi so that our scientists can learn from the best, and ultimately provide better services to our customers."

About WuXi PharmaTech

WuXi PharmaTech, headquartered in Shanghai, China, is a leading global pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device R&D outsourcing company with operations in China and the U.S. As a research-driven and customer-focused company, WuXi PharmaTech provides a broad and integrated portfolio of laboratory and manufacturing services throughout the drug and medical device R&D process to pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies. Our services are designed to assist our global customers in shortening the time and lowering the cost of drug and medical device R&D by providing cost- effective and efficient outsourcing solutions. For more information, please visit: http://www.wuxipharmatech.com/ .

For more information, please contact: Sherry Shao Tel: +86-21-5046-4002 Email: pr@pharmatechs.com

WuXi PharmaTech

CONTACT: Sherry Shao of WuXi PharmaTech, +86-21-5046-4002, or
pr@pharmatechs.com

Fusion Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Results

NEW YORK, March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fusion today announced financial results for the year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2007.

Recent highlights: -- Full year 2007 Revenue reaches $55.0 million - an increase of 17% over prior year; -- Fourth Quarter Revenue reaches $14.7 million - an increase of 10.2% over prior quarter and a decrease of 3.8% from prior year; -- Fourth Quarter Adjusted EBITDA improves for fifth consecutive quarter - improving by 32.4% or $0.7 million from prior year and 9.7% or $.16 million from prior quarter; -- Excluding certain one-time items, 2007 Net Loss decreased $2.6 million from 2006, or 20%; -- SG&A improves for sixth consecutive quarter - down $0.7 million or 19% from prior year and $4k from prior quarter; -- $1.5 million raised in Common Stock equity financing; -- Don Hutchins promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer; Matthew Rosen remains Chief Executive Officer.

For the year and quarter ended December 31, 2007, Fusion reported revenues of $55.0 million, and $14.7 million, respectively. Total year revenues were a 17% increase from revenues of the year ended December 31, 2006 of $47.1 million. Fourth quarter 2007 revenues were 10.2% higher than the prior quarter, and 3.8% below the prior year. The total year over year increase was the result of growth in the Company's Carrier Services segment.

For the year and quarter ended December 31, 2007, Adjusted EBITDA, which excludes certain non-recurring items, was ($7.4) million and ($1.5) million respectively, compared to ($10.6) million and ($2.2) million for the year and quarter ended December 31, 2006. The fourth quarter represented the fifth consecutive quarter that the Company has improved its Adjusted EBITDA performance.

Selling, general and administrative costs decreased for the sixth consecutive quarter, declining to $12.5 million for the total year 2007 compared to $14.8 million for the total year of 2006, and $2.9 million for the fourth quarter compared to $3.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2006. The decrease over the prior year was primarily the result of continued management emphasis on spending controls and decreased costs in personnel related expenses.

For the full year 2007, Fusion reported a 5.1% decrease over the prior year in the net loss, at ($12.7) million, compared to a net loss of ($13.4) million in 2006. The net loss applicable to common stockholders was ($13.2) million or ($0.48) per share in 2007, compared to the net loss applicable to common stockholders of ($13.4) million or ($0.50) per share for 2006. Included in the 2007 results was a non-recurring, non-cash loss on impairment of $4.0 million recorded for a partial impairment of goodwill associated with the Company's acquisition of Efonica. Excluding the loss on impairment and one-time items associated with gain on debt forgiveness, and a net gain on sale/disposal of certain assets in both years, the net loss would have been ($10.3) million in 2007 compared to ($12.9) million in 2006, an improvement of $2.6 million or 20% year over year.

Commenting on the results, Matthew Rosen, Chief Executive Officer of Fusion, said, "2007 was a year of continued progress for Fusion, as we increased revenues by 17% while improving Adjusted EBITDA by 30%. We are now focusing all our efforts on driving the ongoing improvements in operating results necessary to continue the positive trends of this past year."

As of December 31, 2007, the Company had Current Assets of $6.3 million and Total Assets of $18.1 million, compared to $10.6 million and $27.6 million respectively as of December 31, 2006. The decrease in Current Assets was primarily the result of a decrease in cash and cash equivalents, as well as a decrease in Accounts Receivable. However, the Company initiated a round of planned Common Stock equity financing, and raised $1.5 million during the fourth quarter. The above-mentioned impairment of $4.0 million in goodwill associated with the investment in Efonica decreased Other Assets from $10.5 million to $6.4 million.

As of December 31, 2007, the Company's Current Liabilities had decreased to approximately $10.5 million (consisting primarily of $9.7 million in Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses) from approximately $13.3 million as of December 31, 2006.

Stockholders' Equity at December 31, 2007 was $6.7 million as compared to $13.4 million as of December 31, 2006.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures:

The Company believes that EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) is useful to investors because it is commonly used in the communications industry to analyze companies on the basis of operating performance and leverage. The Company also believes that EBITDA provides investors with a measure of the Company's operational and financial progress that corresponds with the measurements used by management as a basis for allocating resources and making other operating decisions. Adjusted EBITDA provides an adjusted view of EBITDA that takes into account certain significant nonrecurring transactions, such as impairment losses associated with divested businesses and forgiveness of debt, which vary significantly between periods and are not recurring in nature. Although the Company uses Adjusted EBITDA as one of several financial measures to assess its operating performance, its use is limited as it excludes certain significant operating expenses. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not intended to represent cash flows for the period presented, nor have they been presented as an alternative to operating income or as an indicator of operating performance and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Consistent with the SEC Regulation G, the non-GAAP measures in this press release have been reconciled to the nearest GAAP measure, which can be viewed under the heading "Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA" in this press release.

Earnings Conference call

The Company will host a conference call to discuss its financial results at 1:00 p.m. EDT on March 31, 2008. The call can be accessed by dialing 1-877-675-4755. The call will be available in a "listen only" mode live on the Internet at http://www.fusiontel.com/. A replay of the call will be available through Thursday, April 3, 2008. To listen to the replay, please call (888) 203-1112 (domestic) or (719) 457-0820 (international). To access the replay, users will need to enter the following passcode: 1304717. The online archive of the web cast will be available for one year following the call.

About Fusion:

Fusion provides its Efonica branded VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol), Internet access, and other Internet services to, from, in, and between Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. The company provides services to consumers, corporations, and communications carriers worldwide. For more information please go to http://www.fusiontel.com/ or http://www.efonica.com/.

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Statements in this Press Release that are not purely historical facts, including statements regarding Fusion's beliefs, expectations, intentions or strategies for the future, may be "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations reflected in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, introduction of products in a timely fashion, market acceptance of new products, cost increases, fluctuations in and obsolescence of inventory, price and product competition, availability of labor and materials, development of new third-party products and techniques that render Fusion's products obsolete, delays in obtaining regulatory approvals, potential product recalls and litigation. Risk factors, cautionary statements and other conditions which could cause Fusion's actual results to differ from management's current expectations are contained in Fusion's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available through http://www.sec.gov/.

FUSION TELECOMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET Dec. 31, 2007 Dec. 31, 2006 ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $114,817 $2,743,155 Accounts receivable, net of allowance 5,545,408 6,743,753 Restricted cash - 365,000 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 481,556 622,207 Assets held for sale 129,231 129,231 Total current assets 6,271,012 10,603,346 Property and equipment, net 5,425,846 6,422,016 Other assets Security deposits 66,638 141,868 Restricted cash 416,566 416,566 Goodwill 964,557 4,971,221 Intangible assets, net 4,892,215 4,913,360 Other assets 91,455 104,923 Total other assets 6,431,431 10,547,938 TOTAL ASSETS $18,128,289 $27,573,300 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) Current Liabilities Long-term debt, current portion $566,567 $150,000 Capital and equipment financing lease obligations, current portion 233,759 1,066,746 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 9,663,325 11,461,112 Investment in Estel - 554,286 Liabilities of discontinued operations 15,829 95,085 Total current liabilities 10,479,480 13,327,229 Long-term liabilities Other long-term liabilities 953,626 800,113 Total long-term liabilities 953,626 800,113 Stockholders' equity (deficit) Preferred stock, Class A-1, A-2, A-3 & A-4 80 39 Common stock 299,078 269,590 Common stock, Class A - - Capital in excess of par value 120,402,691 114,514,725 Accumulated deficit (114,006,666) (101,338,396) Total stockholders' equity (deficit) 6,695,183 13,445,958 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $18,128,289 $27,573,300 FUSION TELECOMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS Three Months Ended Fiscal Year Ended December 31, December 31, 2007 2006 2007 2006 Revenues $14,717,018 $15,293,270 $55,023,860 $47,087,064 Operating expenses: Cost of revenues 13,604,176 13,840,169 50,797,354 42,463,724 Depreciation and amortization 460,303 532,550 1,709,040 1,397,094 Loss on Impairment 4,006,664 719,793 4,006,664 867,212 Selling, general and administrative expenses 2,891,905 3,557,713 12,484,485 14,803,062 Advertising and Marketing 5,322 327,603 146,471 1,335,745 Total operating expenses 20,968,370 18,977,828 69,144,014 60,866,837 Operating loss (6,251,352) (3,684,558) (14,120,154) (13,779,773) Other income (expense) Interest income (expense), net (6,743) 541 (17,043) 204,327 Gain (loss) on debt forgiveness 618,885 - 618,885 465,854 Gain (loss) on sale of other assets - - 937,578 - Loss from investment in Estel - (66,468) (60,000) (185,234) Other (48,612) (18,816) (27,536) 44,801 Minority interests - 669 - 67,694 Total other income (expense) 563,530 (84,074) 1,451,884 597,442 Loss from continuing operations (5,687,822) (3,768,632) (12,668,270) (13,182,331) Income (loss) from discontinued operations - 99,230 - (168,871) Net loss $(5,687,822) $(3,669,402) $(12,668,270) $(13,351,202) Losses applicable to common stockholders Loss from continuing operations $(5,687,822) $(3,768,632) $(12,668,270) $(13,182,331) Preferred stock dividends in arrears - - (572,087) - Net loss applicable to common stockholders from continuing operations (5,687,822) (3,768,632) (13,240,357) (13,182,331) Income from discontinued operations - 99,230 - (168,871) Net loss applicable to common stockholders $(5,687,822) $(3,669,402) $(13,240,357) $(13,351,202) Basic and diluted net loss per common share: Loss from continuing operations $(0.20) $(0.14) $(0.48) $(0.49) Income (loss) from discontinued operations - 0.00 - (0.01) Net loss applicable to common stockholders $(0.20) $(0.14) $(0.48) $(0.50) Weighted average shares outstanding Basic and diluted 28,360,155 26,953,666 27,314,196 26,737,083 FUSION TELECOMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION OF NET LOSS TO ADJUSTED EBITDA Three Months Ended Fiscal Year Ended December 31, December 31, 2007 2006 2007 2006 Net loss $(5,687,822) $(3,669,402) $(12,668,270) $(13,351,202) Income from discontinued operations - (99,230) - 168,871 Loss from continuing operations (5,687,822) (3,768,632) (12,668,270) (13,182,331) Adjustments: Interest (income) expense, net 6,743 (541) 17,043 (204,327) Depreciation and amortization 460,303 532,550 1,709,040 1,397,094 EBITDA (5,220,776) (3,236,623) (10,942,187) (11,989,564) Adjustments: (Gain) loss on debt forgiveness (618,885) - (618,885) (465,854) (Gain)/loss on disposal of fixed assets 115,566 18,818 105,807 (22,162) (Gain) loss on sale of other assets - - (937,578) - Loss on impairment 4,006,664 719,793 4,006,664 867,212 Other taxes 112,303 33,343 410,475 135,824 Non cash compensation 88,650 222,418 544,417 856,392 Adjusted EBITDA $(1,516,478) $(2,242,251) $(7,431,287) $(10,618,152) CONTACT: Philip Turits 212-201-2407 pturits@fusiontel.com

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CONTACT: Philip Turits of Fusion, +1-212-201-2407,
pturits@fusiontel.com

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

Pocket Communications Chooses Performance Technologies' SEGway X401 for Wireless Network Expansion

LAS VEGAS, March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Performance Technologies , a leading developer of communication platforms and systems, announced today at CTIA Wireless 2008 that Pocket Communications, a rapidly growing, wireless telecommunications provider headquartered in San Antonio, TX, has expanded its network infrastructure with Performance Technologies' premier, STP product, the SEGway(TM) X401.

Designed to meet the needs of today's exploding wireless infrastructure growth, the SEGway X401 platform is Performance Technologies' latest, high- capacity offering. Featuring carrier-grade SS7 reliability, the compact X401 system is fully configurable to meet aggressive growth plans and address increased signaling traffic due to mobile services. SEGway products, with their flexible feature set, scalability, and lower total cost of ownership, give providers heightened Return on Investment (ROI) compared with other signaling solutions in the marketplace.

A prepaid wireless carrier based in San Antonio, TX, Pocket Communications boasts a 100 percent digital network, offering customers flat rate pricing, unlimited minutes, and cutting-edge services - all on a contract-free basis. Their unique approach has netted them the proverbial good problem. "Our subscriber base more than doubled in the last six months," said Pocket Communications EVP and CTO Amir Rajwany. "The increase in rapid customer growth created a potential to exceed our network capacity. Because Pocket's commitment is to provide our subscribers the best service at the lowest cost, we needed a solution that would significantly increase our capacity, and still stay within our operating budget. Our website makes this statement to our customers: 'we buy the latest technology - we get more for our money - and we pass the savings along to you.' Thanks to Performance Technologies' team of experts, we designed the SEGway X401 into our network, creating an evolution path to seamlessly increase our capacity, positioning us to deliver on our promise."

In an environment of unlimited text and talk plans offered by wireless operators, lower infrastructure costs are essential to stay competitive. Performance Technologies' solutions tackle this challenge by offering efficient lower cost IP signaling capability bundled with innovative routing options and lower lifecycle costs. SEGway STPs and Signaling Gateways offer the unparalleled performance and functionality demanded by Voice over IP (VoIP) and wireless network providers.

"Pocket Communications and Performance Technologies are the perfect match," said Patt Rice, vice president and general manager for Performance Technologies' Signaling Systems Group. "Their motto is 'Keep it Simple, Keep it Smart.' Our tagline is 'Simply Smarter Signaling.' They vow to install the latest technology in their network; we design and manufacture it. Both companies value customers above all else. Performance Technologies is proud to support Pocket's success in the wireless marketplace by delivering our superior SS7 signaling solution."

Wireless network providers can learn more about Performance Technologies' SEGway product line by visiting the CTIA Wireless 2008 trade show in Las Vegas, NV (April 1-3, 2008, booth 126). More information on Performance Technologies' Signaling Solutions can be found at http://www.pt.com/signaling.

About Pocket Communications (http://www.pocket.com/)

Pocket Communications is a high-quality, low-cost wireless phone service based in San Antonio, TX that serves the San Antonio, Laredo, and Rio Grande Valley region. The company's monthly plans offer flat rate pricing, unlimited minutes, and cutting-edge network service that is unmatched in the industry. And as always, there's never any contract to sign, no activation fee and you get the first month of service for free.

About Performance Technologies (http://www.pt.com/)

Performance Technologies is a global supplier of integrated IP-based platforms and solutions for advanced communications networks and innovative computer system architectures. Our Embedded Systems Group offers robust application-ready platforms that incorporate open-standards based software and hardware, providing significantly accelerated end product deployment benefits for equipment manufacturers. Our Signaling Systems Group offers the SEGway(TM) product suite, which includes IP STPs, SS7 over IP transport solutions, and signaling gateways that enable lower operating costs through utilization of IP networks, thereby creating competitive advantages for carriers in existing and emerging markets.

Performance Technologies is headquartered in Rochester, New York. Additional engineering facilities are located in San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California, and Kanata, Ontario, Canada.

Forward Looking Statements

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor" for certain forward-looking statements. This press release contains forward-looking statements which reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events and financial performance, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is subject to the safe harbor provisions of those Sections.

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Performance Technologies

CONTACT: Will Smith, Marketing Communications Manager of Performance
Technologies, +1-585-256-0200, wjs@pt.com

Web site: http://www.pt.com/
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New England's Largest Utilities Company, Northeast Utilities Deploys Continuity Software Disaster Recovery Management (DRM) Solution- Fortune 500 Energy Company Leverages RecoverGuard Software and DR Assurance Service to Increase Confidence in Ability to Recover Critical IT Systems, Post-Disaster

TEL AVIV, Israel and BOSTON, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuity Software(TM), a leading provider of disaster recovery management (DRM) solutions, today announced that Northeast Utilities , New England's largest utilities company, has deployed its RecoverGuard(TM) software and DR Assurance(TM) service to increase its confidence in its ability to recover critical IT systems in the face of a disaster.

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Northeast Utilities' production and disaster recovery (DR) datacenters are large, complicated, heterogeneous environments with a myriad of interdependencies. Its environment covers three states: Connecticut, New Hampshire and Massachusetts, and includes both UNIX and Windows servers, as well as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server and Sybase databases. The datacenters support and protect business services across the organization including ERP, supply chain and customer relationship management, as well as both "off-the- shelf" and "home-grown" utility specific applications.

Because Northeast Utilities' IT environment was so large, interdependent and mission-critical, it was not able to simulate an accurate DR test scenario by shutting its systems down cold. In other words, in the real world there is no such thing as a 'graceful shutdown' during a true disaster event. Northeast Utilities had already implemented the most advanced technologies available and adhered religiously to industry best practices, however the addition of the Continuity Software disaster recovery management solution increased its confidence in its disaster recovery readiness.

Once deployed, RecoverGuard scanned Northeast Utilities' open systems DR environment nightly, ensuring that no inadvertent configuration changes might adversely affect its recoverability status. When an issue was detected, RecoverGuard delivered an instantaneous alert, allowing Northeast Utilities to take immediate action and ensure ongoing data protection, disaster recoverability and business continuity. Continuity Software's DR Assurance service further enhanced Northeast Utilities' DR strategy. Daily statistics, tickets and event notifications are now sent directly to the Continuity Software DR Specialists Team for review and analysis. When a problem is detected, a Continuity Software DR Specialist alerts Northeast Utilities and provides recommendations on how best to remedy.

"Northeast Utilities' datacenter is a classic example of a highly sophisticated environment, employing the most advanced technologies, run by a truly world-class team. They recognized that testing their DR environment several times each year was simply not sufficient and proactively sought a solution that would take their DR strategy to the next level," said Gil Hecht, Founder and CEO, Continuity Software. "Continuity Software's RecoverGuard, backed-up by its DR Assurance service, helps Northeast Utilities to maintain its uncompromised commitment to data protection, disaster resilience and business continuity, thereby ensuring its ongoing delivery of the region's most robust and dependable electric and natural gas services."

Northeast Utilities has also benefitted from the RecoverGuard Optimization Engine's ability to leverage its in-depth DR topology map in order to detect both under and over utilized assets, allowing Northeast Utilities to fine-tune its resources and further drive infrastructure value.

"While the additional value Northeast Utilities is able to derive from its infrastructure is certainly a benefit, it really views this more as a further demonstration and validation that Continuity Software thoroughly understands its environment," said Hecht.

About Northeast Utilities

Northeast Utilities , a Fortune 500 energy company based in Connecticut, operates New England's largest energy delivery system. NU is committed to safety, reliability, environmental leadership and stewardship, and expanding energy options for its more than two million electricity and natural gas customers. For further information, please visit: http://www.nu.com/.

About Continuity Software

Continuity Software(TM) is a leading provider of Disaster Recovery Management (DRM) solutions. Its RecoverGuard(TM) software mitigates disaster recovery (DR) risks by detecting data protection gaps between customers' primary production and disaster recovery sites. With RecoverGuard software, customers can now confidently validate their DR strategy, and ultimately, ensure their business continuity and data protection goals. For further information, please visit: http://www.continuitysoftware.com/, email: info@continuitysoftware.com, or call: +1-888-782-8170 (United States) or +972-3-767-8020 (Israel).

(c) 2008 Continuity Software. Continuity Software, RecoverGuard and DR Assurance are trademarks of Continuity Software. All other brand and product names in this announcement may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Contact: Nicole Gorman Continuity Software +1-508-397-0131 nicole.gorman@continuitysoftware.com

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CONTACT: Nicole Gorman of Continuity Software, +1-508-397-0131,
nicole.gorman@continuitysoftware.com

Web site: http://www.continuitysoftware.com/
http://www.nu.com/

U.S. Army 25th Infantry Division Stryker Brigade Combat Team Deploys Harris Corporation Broadband Ethernet Radios for Wireless Battlefield CommunicationsHigh-Capacity Line-of-Site (HCLOS) Radios Connect Unit Commanders with Forward-Operating Bases at High Data Rates to Extend Tactical Networking

ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation , an international communications and information technology company, has announced the deployment of its RF-7800W high-capacity line-of- site radio by the 2-25th Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) of the U.S. Army's 25th Infantry Division. The RF-7800W delivers expanded high-bandwidth secure communications to the battlefield.

The 2-25th SBCT is using Harris RF-7800W radios to provide wireless backbone connections between battalion and brigade command posts and their company outposts and joint security stations. The SBCT has effectively integrated the radios into the Joint Network Transport Capability-Spiral (JNTC-S), a key component of the Army's battlefield communications solution. Secure wide area network (WAN) connectivity through Harris RF-7800W radios enables the maneuver company commander to rapidly synchronize military intelligence systems with brigade, division and national level databases. WAN connectivity also provides a common operational picture and situational awareness of defined areas of responsibility and facilitates operational planning and command and control with higher headquarters.

"Harris radios provide commanders at company outposts and joint security stations with digital high-speed secure connectivity, enabling real-time intelligence and situational awareness," said Lt. Col. Rob Fisher of the 2- 25th Stryker Brigade Combat Team. "This helps the commander see and understand his operating environment, the enemy threat, and ultimately make informed decisions that will save lives."

The radios are part of Harris Corporation's expanding line of high- capacity tactical radio systems, which deliver a robust tactical network and enable critical applications such as real-time video transmission, situational awareness traffic, and military voice and data exchange. Designed for network- centric operations, the radios securely transfer encrypted Internet Protocol (IP) traffic over distances of greater than 50 kilometers under clear line-of- sight conditions in fixed point-to-point and 20 kilometers in point-to- multipoint configurations. The RF-7800W provides voice and data transmissions with very low latency and supports power-over-Ethernet for limited cabling and easy deployment.

"The RF-7800W expands Harris Corporation's tactical radio leadership into high data-rate communications systems," said George Helm, vice president and general manager, U.S. Government Products, Harris RF Communications. "The RF- 7800W provides deployed forces with the high-speed, low-latency data capability needed to exchange voice, video, imagery, intelligence and situational awareness data. This information, delivered in real time, enables improved decision-making and allows commanders to act and respond within the enemy's decision cycle."

Harris RF Communications is a leading supplier of secure voice and data communications products, systems and networks to military, government and commercial organizations worldwide.

About Harris Corporation

Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has annual revenue of almost $5 billion and 16,000 employees - including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications(TM) products, systems, and services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at http://www.harris.com/.

Harris Corporation

CONTACT: Kevin Aman, RF Communications, +1-585-241-8186,
Kevin.Aman@harris.com, or Jim Burke, Corporate Headquarters, +1-321-727-9131,
Jim.Burke@harris.com, both of Harris Corporation

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

VisionChina Media's Dina Liu Named Among 'China's Top 10 CFOs in 2007'

BEIJING, March 31 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- VisionChina Media Inc. , one of China's largest mass transportation mobile television advertising networks, today announced that Ms. Dina Liu, VisionChina's chief financial officer was named among "China's Top 10 CFOs in 2007" by CFO World Magazine on Friday March 28th, 2008.

Liu attended the awards ceremony in Beijing and noted, "This award is really in recognition of our company's strong financial control. We have a sturdy financial structure supported by a talented team that I am extremely proud to lead. Our solid balance sheet, enhanced by our 2007 IPO, demands and deserves superior leadership. As VisionChina continues to grow and expand into more cities in China, financial control will remain crucial to our company's success."

Mr. Limin Li, chief executive officer commented, "We are extremely proud of Ms. Liu and are pleased that CFO World Magazine has recognized her abilities. Ms. Liu's strong leadership skills and in-depth understanding of global capital markets enabled us to successfully IPO in a volatile market and continues to allow us to expand in a controlled manner. We are grateful especially for her vast experience in Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements as we begin to take the required steps as a responsible publicly listed company."

This award is now in its third year and recipients are carefully selected from a broad group of Chinese companies that are publicly listed domestically and abroad. Past CFO's named to the list include the late Shawn Wang, CFO of Baidu (2005) and Charles Chao, former CFO of Sina (2005).

Dina Liu has been VisionChina Media's chief financial officer since June 2007. Prior to joining VisionChina Media, Ms. Liu was an audit partner in the technology, communication and entertainment industry group at Ernst & Young's Beijing offices providing cross-border transactions, Sarbanes-Oxley Act Section 404 compliance requirements and accounting and audit services to clients seeking access to U.S. capital markets. Prior to transferring to Ernst & Young's Beijing office in September 2001, Ms. Liu worked at the San Jose and Toronto offices of Ernst & Young for four years. Ms. Liu received a master of business administration degree from the University of Toronto in 1997 and is a member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants.

About VisionChina Media Inc.

VisionChina operates an out-of-home advertising network on mass transportation systems, including buses and subways that reach approximately 26 million viewers each day in China, according to CTR Market Research. As of December 31, 2007, VisionChina's advertising network included over 41,400 mobile digital displays on mass transportation systems in 15 of China's most affluent cities, including Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzhen. VisionChina has the unique ability to deliver real-time, location-specific broadcasting, including news, stock quotes, weather and traffic reports and other entertainment programming. For more information, please visit http://www.visionchina.cn/ .

For investor and media inquiries, please contact: In China: Mr. AJ Wang Senior IR Manager, VisionChina Media Inc. Tel: +86-10-8418-6339 Email: aj.wang@visionchina.cn Mrs. Helen Plummer Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide (Beijing) Tel: +86-10-8520-3090 Email: helen.plummer@ogilvy.com In the United States: Mr. Jeremy Bridgman Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide (New York) Tel: +1-212-880-5363 Email: jeremy.bridgman@ogilvypr.com

VisionChina Media Inc.

CONTACT: In China: Mr. AJ Wang, Senior IR Manager of VisionChina Media
Inc., +86-10-8418-6339, or aj.wang@visionchina.cn; Or Mrs. Helen Plummer of
Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide (Beijing), +86-10-8520-3090, or
helen.plummer@ogilvy.com; Or In the United States: Mr. Jeremy Bridgman of
Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide (New York), +1-212-880-5363, or
jeremy.bridgman@ogilvypr.com

Xinet WebNative Suite to Support SGI Altix PlatformNext Release of Digital Asset Management System Offers Linux Upgrade Path for Current SGI Customers Running Xinet

SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SGI and Xinet(R), Inc. today announced that the next release of the Xinet WebNative(R) Suite will be available for award-winning SGI(R) Altix(R) 450 and Altix(R) 4700 servers.

By making the Xinet WebNative Suite digital asset management system available for SGI Altix 450/4700 systems running Novell SUSE(R) Linux(R) Enterprise Server 10, the two companies will provide a compelling and cost-effective upgrade path for customers who currently use Xinet software on SGI(R) IRIX(R) based systems.

Implementing the SGI Altix 450/4700 platform to run Xinet WebNative Suite, for instance, will make it easy for current customers to continue to benefit from Xinet's digital asset management system that leverages the shared-memory advantages of a genuine SGI platform. At the same time, they can also realize substantial savings by preserving their existing XFS(R) storage environment, which is also supported by the Altix architecture.

"Xinet software on SGI Altix 450/4700 is an ideal way forward not only for today's Xinet customers with IRIX systems, but for any customer requiring a powerful and cost-effective digital asset management solution capable of keeping pace with the rapid growth in media file volumes," said Bill Mannel, senior director of server marketing, SGI. "We're pleased to be able to provide our customers with a platform that will be compatible with the Xinet WebNative Suite."

SGI Altix 450/4700 servers offer a uniquely flexible and scalable architecture that allows Xinet software to make use of all the system's memory, I/O and compute resources for optimum productivity. Altix systems also allow users to scale each of these components independently for "plug and solve" configuration flexibility. Powered by dual-core Intel(R) Itanium(R) 2 processors, SGI Altix 450/4700 systems are available in mid-range Altix 450 or high-end Altix 4700 modular blade configurations. This allows the Altix platform to be sized for every workflow, beginning with an entry-level system with just two sockets and seamlessly scaling up to an industry-leading 1,024 cores, all running under one instance of Linux in a Single System Image (SSI).

"Xinet customers expect the highest level of performance from the Xinet WebNative Suite and we want to ensure that any technology partner we work with can support us in that goal. Through this collaboration with SGI, Xinet customers who are migrating from older servers have a platform option that will keep up with the demands placed on our dynamic digital asset management system. We're excited to support SGI Altix 450/4700 systems with our next WebNative Suite release," said Ti-Fred Torres, director of technical support at Xinet.

About Xinet, Inc.

Xinet has developed image server software for the graphic arts, communications, publishing and printing industries since 1991. The de facto standard among advertising agencies worldwide, the Xinet WebNative Suite is the only digital asset management system that offers a dynamic production workflow toolset.

With its integrated database that speeds search and retrieval of assets, Xinet WebNative also creates automated, metadata-driven workflows. Through a browser-based interface accessible over the network or over the Internet, Xinet WebNative marries dynamic content distribution and manufacturing systems into one powerful asset management tool used globally by top marketers. Xinet's customers include: BBDO, Draft FCB Group, Lowe Worldwide, McCann Erickson, Ogilvy & Mather, TBWA Worldwide, TracyLocke, Macy's, Jarden Corp./Sunbeam, and The Topps Company, Inc. Xinet's worldwide headquarters is in Berkeley, Calif.; its European office is in Munich, Germany.

SGI | Innovation for Results(TM)

SGI is a leader in high-performance computing. SGI delivers a broad range of high-performance server, storage and visualization solutions along with industry-leading professional services and support that enable its customers to overcome the challenges of complex data-intensive workflows and accelerate breakthrough discoveries, innovation and information transformation. SGI helps customers solve significant challenges whether it's enhancing the quality of life through drug research, designing and manufacturing safer and more efficient cars and airplanes, studying global climate change, providing technologies for homeland security and defense, or helping enterprises manage large data. With offices worldwide, the company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., and can be found on the Web at http://sgi.com/.

SGI, the SGI cube and the SGI logo are registered trademarks of SGI in the United States and/or other countries worldwide. Xinet, FullPress, and WebNative are registered trademarks of Xinet, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

This news release contains forward-looking statements regarding SGI technologies and third-party technologies that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in such statements. The reader is cautioned not to rely unduly on these forward-looking statements, which are not a guarantee of future or current performance. Such risks and uncertainties include long-term program commitments, the performance of third parties, the sustained performance of current and future products, financing risks, the ability to integrate and support a complex technology solution involving multiple providers and users, and other risks detailed from time to time in the company's most recent SEC reports, including its reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q.

MEDIA CONTACT Marla Robinson marlar@sgi.com 256.773.2371 SGI PR HOTLINE 650.933.7777 SGI PR FACSIMILE 650.933.0714 Xinet Inc. Julie Huang Julie.huang@xinet.com 510-845-0555, ext. 241

SGI

CONTACT: media, Marla Robinson of SGI, +1-256-773-2371, marlar@sgi.com,
or SGI PR HOTLINE, +1-650-933-7777, or SGI PR FACSIMILE, +1-650-933-0714; or
Julie Huang of Xinet Inc., +1-510-845-0555, ext. 241, Julie.huang@xinet.com

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

Alcatel-Lucent Receives Mobicom's 'Project of the Year' AwardCompany honored for Mobile NGN deployment that frees capacity, reduces operating costs and enables subscriber growth

LAS VEGAS, March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CTIA Wireless -- Alcatel- Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced Mobicom Corporation, a leading provider of telecommunications services in Mongolia, awarded Alcatel- Lucent its annual 2007 Best Project Award for phase one deployment of a nationwide next-generation network (NGN) and expansion of its existing wireless networks. The award is given to the equipment vendor demonstrating the best project management, cost savings, product features and network stability during the previous year.

In September 2007, Alcatel-Lucent completed the initial phase of the contract to provide Mobicom with products from its comprehensive IMS-ready NGN portfolio that enabled Mobicom to significantly increase its network capacity, while minimizing transmission costs with Alcatel-Lucent's mobile NGN distributed architecture. Phase one included the deployment of Alcatel- Lucent's 5060 Wireless Call Server and Media Gateways in Mobicom's network.

Mobicom performed a live network cutover in October 2007, bringing 100,000 Mongolian commercial subscribers online. The new deployment spreads traffic across the network, reducing the cost of operations. By localizing switching, network traffic was reduced 40 percent between Mongolia's capital city, Ulaanbaatar, and the two next largest cities - Darkhan and Erdenet. The improved network efficiency allows Mobicom to increase its rural subscriber base and grow revenue.

Alcatel-Lucent will complete the remaining phases of the Mobicom contract in 2008. These include the expansion of the customer's GSM/GPRS/EDGE network with additional base stations, as well as the latest generation of Alcatel- Lucent's radio network controller platform, the 9130 Base Station Controller/Multi BSC Fast Packet Server (BSC/MFS), which is designed to support increasing volumes of voice and data traffic generated by subscribers. Alcatel-Lucent also will introduce its new generation of convergent real time payment solutions to provide Mobicom with advanced pre and postpaid charging capabilities. Alcatel-Lucent is providing the installation and integration of these products.

As a result of Alcatel-Lucent's NGN deployment and wireless network expansion, Mobicom has announced it will grow an additional 400,000 subscribers to reach over one million mobile customers in 2008.

Alcatel Lucent is a leading NGN solution provider for telecom operators, government organizations and enterprises around the world with more than 263 fixed and mobile networks served to date. Alcatel-Lucent also is a leading player in the GSM/EDGE market, with more than 170 customers in more than 90 countries.

About Mobicom

Mobicom is a Mongolian-Japanese joint venture and was formed on 18 March 1996 as the first operator company to introduce cellular telephone service in Mongolia. As a result of heavy investment in technology, Mobicom has managed to deliver its service to 106 province centers and towns throughout 21 official provinces including Ulaanbaatar, Darkhan, Erdenet, Selenge, Nalaih, Altanbulag, Zamiin-Uud, Zuunmod, Baganuur, Zuunharaa, Sainshand, Arvaiheer, Harhorin, Choir, Bulgan, Hutol, Bagahangai, Arhangai, Umnogobi, Hentii, Dundgobi, Dornod, Hovd, Ulgii, Gobi-Altai, Bayanhongor and Svhbaatar. Through number of service points in rural areas and 6 service points in UB along with 110 staffs in Dealer Companies and approximately 1,500 contractual distributors, Mobicom serves nearly 750.000 customers. Mobicom is working consistently to expand network coverage to the towns along main roads and railway lines. For more information, visit http://www.mobicom.mn/

About Alcatel-Lucent

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

Alcatel-Lucent

CONTACT: Press, Regine Coqueran, +33 (0)1 40 76 49 24,
regine.coqueran@alcatel-lucent.com, or Mary Ward, +1-908-582-7658,
mary.ward@alcatel-lucent.com, or Investors, Remi Thomas, +33 (0)1 40 76 50 61,
remi.thomas@alcatel-lucent.com, or John DeBono, +1-908-582-7793,
debono@alcatel-lucent.com, or Tony Lucido, +33 (0)1 40 76 49 80,
alucido@alcatel-lucent.com, or Don Sweeney, +1-908-582-6153,
dsweeney@alcatel-lucent.com, all of Alcatel-Lucent

Web site: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/
http://www.mobicom.mn/

Mobily Selects Alcatel-Lucent for a Three-Year Managed Services Contract for Network Operation and Maintenance in Saudi Arabia

LAS VEGAS, March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CTIA Wireless -- Alcatel- Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced that it has been selected to provide managed services by Mobily, the Etihad Etisalat mobile operator in Saudi Arabia. Alcatel-Lucent will provide operations, maintenance, network optimization, spare parts management and technical support for Mobily's multi-vendor mobile network for three years.

Alcatel-Lucent will support Mobily's efforts to boost the overall efficiency of its network operations and maintenance, as well as reduce its network operating costs while improving the overall reliability of the network, thus enabling the operator to meet its customers' fast-growing demand.

"To consistently and reliably meet our customers' expectations, it is imperative for us to ensure a high level of network availability and performance but at the same time we need to minimize our operating costs, for this reason we have selected Alcatel-Lucent for its services capabilities," said Mobily CEO Khaled Al Kaf. "Alcatel-Lucent's global experience gives us the confidence that it has the skills and expertise we need to help us achieve these objectives. Our decision to extend the strategic partnership between Mobily and Alcatel-Lucent will greatly benefit our customers with reliable and superior network quality."

The strategic partnership between Mobily and Alcatel-Lucent underscores Alcatel-Lucent's leading position for managing operations and maintenance of multi-vendor networks in the Middle East and Africa.

"We are proud that an innovative, quality-conscious mobile operator like Mobily has entrusted us with the operation and maintenance of its network," said Vincenzo Nesci, President of Alcatel-Lucent's business in the Middle East and Africa. "With our strong local presence, project management organization and our modern wireless technology, we are confident that we will be able to meet Mobily's expectations."

With more than 20,000 network experts worldwide supporting the top 30 service providers in over 130 countries, Alcatel-Lucent is the telecom industry's most experienced and knowledgeable services partner, providing a broad and comprehensive set of professional services to all networks. To date, Alcatel-Lucent manages 65 customer networks with more than 100 million subscribers around the world.

About Mobily

Mobily is the official brand name of Etihad Etisalat, the second mobile service provider in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Established in 2004, the ownership of the company is two-fold: a Saudi ownership, comprising public investors holding 20% of the company's shareholding, while private investors own a 45% stake. The balance of 35% is owned by the Etisalat of UAE. Mobily launched its services in May 2005 and in less than a year since its launch, Mobily's customers have reached 3.8 millions and more than 6 millions by 2006.

About Alcatel-Lucent

Alcatel-Lucent

CONTACT: Press: Regine Coqueran, +33 (0)1 40 76 49 24,
regine.coqueran@alcatel-lucent.com, Mary Ward, +1-908-582-7658,
mary.ward@alcatel-lucent.com, or Investors: Remi Thomas, +33 (0)1 40 76 50 61,
remi.thomas@alcatel-lucent.com, John DeBono, +1-908-582-7793,
debono@alcatel-lucent.com, Tony Lucido, +33 (0)1 40 76 49 80,
alucido@alcatel-lucent.com, Don Sweeney, +1-908-582-6153,
dsweeney@alcatel-lucent.com, all of Alcatel-Lucent

Web site: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/

Alcatel-Lucent and Georgia Tech Develop First Prototype of a Mobile Augmented Reality Interface for 3D Virtual Collaboration EnvironmentsDevelopment result of the Alcatel-Lucent University Innovations Program 4G Center of Excellence

LAS VEGAS, March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CTIA Wireless -- Alcatel- Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) and Georgia Institute of Technology today announced the development of the first widescale distributed mobile Augmented Reality (AR) - the addition of computer-generated graphic images onto a real-life environment - interface prototype. The prototype is the first development resulting from the Alcatel-Lucent 4G Center of Excellence established in 2007 at Georgia Tech.

As part of the Alcatel-Lucent University Innovations Program, Alcatel- Lucent and the Georgia Tech Broadband Institute formed a team on the university campus dedicated to developing sophisticated new gaming and entertainment applications, identifying the network challenges that accompany such high-bandwidth applications and creating solutions to those challenges.

Focusing on Augmented Reality, the Alcatel-Lucent and Georgia Tech team have created a prototype that enables users to collaborate with colleagues in a virtual world from their mobile device.

"Augmented Reality technology - enabled by new business models for advertising, social networking and media - merges the physical and the virtual worlds. Next-generation technology is required to access these high-bandwidth 3D environments so that the mobile device can provide the 'magic window' into the virtual world," said Jessica Stanley-Yurkovic, vice president of North America marketing for Alcatel-Lucent. "Our partnership with Georgia Tech and the work we are doing there is a critical first step toward developing services and technologies that go beyond today's capabilities toward a next- generation user experience."

In addition, the team has developed an advanced interface for a multiplayer online game that enables players to "collect" items from their favorite TV shows and then share these items with others in the real world using location and presence information.

"This program is a fine example of interdisciplinary activity at Georgia Tech," said Nikil Jayant, Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar and Director of the Georgia Tech Broadband Institute. "In its role as a forward- looking industry partner, Alcatel-Lucent is propelling our multi-college competencies to new levels of technical excellence and relevance."

Additional Augmented Reality concepts will be featured in the Alcatel- Lucent CTIA booth in the Las Vegas Convention Center Hall C3, #2613.

Alcatel-Lucent University Innovations Program

Alcatel-Lucent is teaming with leading universities to uncover new opportunities for ultra high bandwidth applications (wireless and wireline) to help visualize the future. Through this program, Alcatel-Lucent will support the development of new communications services that bring value to society: consumers, educational and non-profit institutions, and business. These applications and services will be based on creating innovations utilizing key

emerging technologies and trends such as convergence, mobility, broadband and ultra-high bandwidth applications.

About the Broadband Institute

The Georgia Tech Broadband Institute (broadband.gatech.edu) is a multidisciplinary center that seeks to understand and advance the ever- evolving array of broadband technologies and services. The Institute brings together the best minds in academia and industry to define significant research problems in all aspects of broadband communications. Areas of expertise span wireless and optical systems and multimedia communications, including the contemporary themes of sensor networks, cognitive radio, information security, distribution of personalized content, mobile gaming, and such residential applications as aging in place.

About Alcatel-Lucent

Alcatel-Lucent

CONTACT: Press, Denise Panyik-Dale, +1-908-582-4897,
dpanyikdale@alcatel-lucent.com, or Mary Ward, +1-908-582-7658,
maryward@alcatel-lucent.com, or Investors, Remi Thomas, +33 (0)1 40 76 50 61,
remi.thomas@alcatel-lucent.com, or John DeBono, +1-908-582-7793,
debono@alcatel-lucent.com, or Tony Lucido, +33 (0)1 40 76 49 80,
alucido@alcatel-lucent.com, or Don Sweeney, +1-908-582-6153,
dsweeney@alcatel-lucent.com, all of Alcatel-Lucent; or Nikil Jayant,
+1-404-894-7285, jayant@gatech.edu, of The Georgia Tech Broadband Institute

Web site: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/
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Synopsys Star-RCXT Extraction Product Delivers 2X Performance Boost With Dual- Core SupportIncreases Customer Productivity Through Multi-Core Technology

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Synopsys, Inc. , a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design and manufacturing, today announced that its Star-RCXT(TM) parasitic extraction product offers customers a near 2X performance boost over the previous release with dual-core support as part of the company's comprehensive multi-core initiative. The Star-RCXT product works seamlessly with popular commercial grid computing management software maximizing efficiency across multi-core processors as well as multi-processor compute farms.

"We are extensively investing in multi-core compute platforms to take advantage of the inherent performance scaling with a smaller power footprint. We are confident Synopsys has the ability to provide excellent design and analysis products that complement our multi-core investments," said Sribalan Santhanam, vice president of engineering at P.A. Semi. "Star-RCXT's multi-core processing, along with the new dual-core licensing feature, offers a highly cost-effective solution that results in overall improved designer productivity for the latest multi-core compute platforms."

Star-RCXT multi-core processing consists of easy-to-setup compute resource allocation, automated design partitioning to multiple processor cores, and automatic failure recovery for a superior fault-tolerant server environment. The dual-core license support delivers an average 1.8X performance boost using a single license with two processor cores, and 3X performance boost using two licenses with four processor cores. The dual-core licensing feature will apply to both the Star-RCXT and Star-RCXT VX products and is expected to be generally available to customers with the June 2008 release.

"Support for multi-core compute platforms enables the Star-RCXT extraction product to deliver superior productivity and excellent price-performance value," said Bijan Kiani, vice president of Product Marketing at Synopsys. "The Star-RCXT product continues to set new standards in providing solutions for customers' evolving needs. Multi-core support reflects Synopsys' commitment to provide a comprehensive solution across its core EDA and design- for-manufacturability product portfolios."

About Synopsys

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

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including statements regarding the potential market demand, expected benefits, availability, and performance characteristics for the March 2008 release of HSPICE. These statements are based on current expectations and beliefs. Actual results could differ materially from those described by these statements due to risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, unforeseen market forces, engineering difficulties, uncertainties attendant to any new product offering, and other risks as identified in the section of Synopsys' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2007, and any subsequent forms 10-Q, entitled "Risk Factors."

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

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

Synopsys, Inc.

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

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

CVD Equipment Corporation Reports Fiscal Year 2007 Results

RONKONKOMA, N.Y., March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CVD Equipment Corporation announced today that it has achieved profitable results for the fourth consecutive year.

Revenue - for fiscal year ending December 31, 2007 is $13,578,000 compared to $13,356,000 for fiscal year 2006, an increase of 1.7%.

Gross Profit Margin - for fiscal year ending December 31, 2007 is 34.4% compared to 35.1% for fiscal year 2006. A 39.4% increase in Research and Development costs and the addition of personnel associated with the CVD/First Nano division expansion is the main cause for the decrease in gross profit margin.

Net Earnings - for fiscal year ending December 31, 2007 is approximately $777,000 or $0.21 per basic and $.20 per diluted share compared to $604,000, or $0.19 per basic and diluted share for fiscal year 2006, an increase of approximately $173,000 or 28.6%.

Our decision to focus on the CVD/First Nano product lines for our long-term revenue growth and profitability has proven to be successful. Annual revenue posted by the CVD/First Nano division for our custom Chemical Vapor Deposition and First Nano, EasyTube products increased over fiscal 2006 by approximately 17.7% or $1,218,000 to $8,081,000.

At December 31, 2007, our order backlog, which is comprised of customer orders that are expected to ship within the next six months, increased by 42.7% to $5,087,000 compared to $3,565,000 at December 31, 2006 which was a 34.6% increase over our December 31, 2005 backlog of $2,648,000. We continue to experience in 2008, a strong demand for both, our custom Chemical Vapor Deposition and First Nano, EasyTube product line. Our backlog at any specific point in time is not necessarily indicative of actual revenues or earnings for any succeeding period due to possible customer changes in delivery schedules or cancellation of orders, and because backlog does not provide any assurance of a profit from those orders.

Leonard Rosenbaum, President and Chief Executive Officer stated, "In 2007 we started to expand our research, engineering and manufacturing capability. With the additional funds raised by a completed public stock offering in the 4th quarter of 2007, we were able to continue implementing our plan for a significant company expansion. In February 2008, we purchased an additional building where we will relocate our First Nano Laboratory in the 2nd quarter of 2008. In addition to the First Nano Laboratory expansion, we are introducing additional First Nano, EasyTube equipment platforms to capture a larger portion of the multi-billion dollar Research and Development money that is spent each year. Our EasyTube product line has been widely accepted and is serving University and Research Laboratories throughout the world in fields such as Nanotubes (Carbon and Boron Nitride), Graphene, Nanowires (Zinc Oxide, Gallium Nitride, Silicon), Solar Cells, MEM's, Energy, Semiconductors and Light Emitting Diodes. The new facility allows expansion of our in-house research and the further implementation of our business plan to offer Nano and Solar companies assistance in bringing to commercialization the next generation of products on CVD production equipment platforms."

"We anticipate 2008 will be a year of increasing revenues."

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor" for forward-looking statements. Certain information included in this press release (as well as information included in oral statements or other written statements made or to be made by CVD Equipment Corporation) contains statements that are forward-looking. All statements other than statements of historical fact are hereby identified as "forward-looking statements, "as such term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward looking information involves a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed or anticipated by management. Potential risks and uncertainties include, among other factors, conditions, success of CVD Equipment Corporation's growth and sales strategies, the possibility of customer changes in delivery schedules, cancellation of orders, potential delays in product shipments, delays in obtaining inventory parts from suppliers and failure to satisfy customer acceptance requirements.

This earnings release should be read in conjunction with the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007.

CVD Equipment Corporation Summary of Consolidated Statements of Operations Years Ended December 31, 2007 2006 Revenue $13,577,772 $13,355,778 Net Income 777,086 604,326 Net Earnings Per share basic $0.21 $0.19 Per share diluted $0.20 $0.19 Stock Outstanding Basic 3,667,833 3,169,177 Diluted 3,825,271 3,263,533

CVD Equipment Corporation

CONTACT: Glen Charles, CFO of CVD Equipment Corporation,
+1-631-981-7081, fax, +1-631-981-7095, gcharles@cvdequipment.com

Web site: http://cvdequipment.com/

Connect 7 Productions Launches in New YorkAward-Winning Producer Bob Nastasi Tapped To Lead Seasoned Team In Producing Original Programs, Commercial Advertising and Corporate Videos

CARLE PLACE, N.Y., March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A new production company set up to produce broadcast commercials, corporate videos and original programming made its official New York debut today. Connect 7 Productions (Connect 7), based in New York, will offer corporate and commercial clients as well as the general viewing public flawless, creative material produced with influential poignancy and entertaining style.

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Backed by the world-renowned floral and gift leader 1-800-FLOWERS.COM , Connect 7 brings together talented veterans from the fields of advertising, public relations, web content, eCommerce, and television and film production. The company took its name from its parent's well-established tradition of finding innovative uses of technology to get closer to the people it serves and help them maker better connections between one another. The "7" was included as a symbol of luck and good fortune.

"We see this as a natural extension of our business," explained 1-800-FLOWERS.COM's president, Chris McCann. "Everyday, our technology affords us the opportunity to be more personal with our customers. Now, we have a new opportunity to use technology to help them connect with each other."

Connect 7's vice president and senior executive producer, Bob Nastasi, is an award-winning 25-year veteran of TV and film production. Mr. Nastasi started his career at ABC World News working on stories covering the Iranian hostage crisis, National Democratic Convention, and assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan. He went on to work in network sports programs and promotions before shifting to advertising, where he produced business to business projects for Avon, Canon, the GAP, Hertz, Panasonic, Sony and other well-known brands. His work is marked by a commanding talent for program ideation, development, production and post-production.

Mr. Nastasi will be charged with creating and building relationships with national, regional and local brands and advertising agencies to establish the new company as a leading content producer.

"Bob is the perfect person to lead this company," said Mr. McCann. "With many years of experience and numerous awards to his credit, he can leverage his own connections to quickly establish a well-respected reputation among core audiences, similar to the reputation our other businesses enjoy in their respective fields."

Mr. Nastasi said the public's eager embracing of technological advancements makes now an ideal time to launch the new company.

He explained, "Due to the expansion of the Web and the widely accepted use of new media channels, the demand for content is huge. To answer that demand, we've compiled the expertise and resources to produce compelling original programs, commercials, and corporate messaging on almost any level, from 35mm film to High Definition formats."

Mr. Nastasi has assembled an A-list team, including: Associate Producer Jennifer Bourque, a former senior Web producer for two online retailers; Business Development Manager Dave Dobbins; and Producer/Director Bradley Gallo, an accomplished original programming developer and producer of broadcast content for Court TV, Spike TV, HBO and the TV Guide Network.

"Our production teams are highly skilled in the art of creating motion pictures," he said. "Our work has taken us around the world and across the street, giving us the skills and experience to handle any production challenge."

The company's portfolio of recent projects as well as additional background and contact information are available on the company's website, http://www.connect7productions.com/, or by contacting Bob Nastasi at (516) 237-7782.

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CONTACT: Yanique Woodall, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, +1-516-237-6028

Web site: http://www.connect7productions.com/
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Teamcenter Service Data Management Solution Delivers Intelligent Metrics for Execution of Service and Logistics ContractsExclusive "Services Dashboard" Feature from Siemens PLM Software Allows OEMs and Service Providers to Effectively Perform to all Contract Commitments

PLANO, Texas, March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division and a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, today announced delivery of the next generation of its Teamcenter(R) software-based Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) solution. The MRO solution's Service Data Management module offers significant enhancements including a new Services Dashboard feature to help original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and service providers intelligently manage the distributed service value chain, compliance, and successful execution of Performance Based Logistics (PBL) or Service Level Agreement (SLA) contracts.

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"Many of our customers who manage the support and service of significant assets are increasingly required to perform to commitments associated with PBL and SLA contracts," said Steve Bashada, vice president of Teamcenter Applications, Siemens PLM Software. "Utilizing the new Service Dashboard to quickly mine, analyze and report the pertinent service data captured through Teamcenter's single source of product and process knowledge, will enable the intelligent management of contract obligations, which should result in increased income and market share for our customers."

Supporting the global service value chain

The Teamcenter for MRO solution's Service Data Management package is tailored to the needs of organizations that support and service complex products requiring a major capital investment, such as aircraft, weapon systems, ships and power plants. Today's announcement further expands the Service Data Management capabilities in Teamcenter, the industry's most widely used PLM portfolio. In addition to the new Services Dashboard, there are also several significant enhancements in the areas of asset management and service event management. Together these enhancements support the global service value chain through a single source of service knowledge that is scalable and secure, resulting in a wide variety of customer benefits.

-- Easy to read executive summary and detailed reports enable more effective management of contract objectives to achieve award fees and enhance service excellence; -- Reduced service costs and cycle time through outsourcing of appropriate services while retaining control of critical performance, service and configuration information; -- Improved product and services quality through single integrated source of knowledge permitting integration of lifecycle teams (engineering, manufacturing, logistics and services); -- Reduction in touch labor to capture, manage, and utilize asset data; -- Continuous product/process improvement through feedback of information from operational activities; -- Improved reliability and availability of assets through knowledge of allowable configurations, full asset history knowledge and performance tracking; -- Achievement of PBL and SLA objectives through capture, analysis and reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs) related to assets and processes;

"The Service Data Management capability in Teamcenter for MRO uniquely supports knowledge and process management from product engineering and manufacturing to service and support," said Dick Slansky, senior analyst for ARC Advisory Group and author of the recent report, PLM Enables Aerospace and Defense MRO. "This PLM-based solution provides a single source of data that leverages the broad collaborative environment of Teamcenter ensuring rapid, accurate collaboration throughout the full lifecycle as well as providing a configuration- driven basis for lean MRO operations."

About Siemens PLM Software

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

About the Siemens Industry Automation Division

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

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

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CONTACT: Jim Phelan of Siemens PLM Software, +1-314-264-8216,
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Ulticom's nSignia ePASS Unites Carriers and Content Providers with the Long Tail of Wireless Web ServicesAn innovative solution at the network's edge accelerates the convergence of content and connectivity

LAS VEGAS, Nev., March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- At the CTIA Wireless 2008 tradeshow, Ulticom (R) (Pink Sheets: ULCM) today took the next step toward a fully mobile World Wide Web with the release of nSignia ePASS, a 3GPP "bootstrapping" or identity management server that creates a new business paradigm where carriers can leverage their vast subscriber data assets with rich premium services on the Web, to deliver seamless connectivity and secure access to unlimited content.

The 3GPP GBA (Generic Bootstrapping Architecture) opens the full range of Web-based services and content to mobile consumers by replacing multiple sign- ons with automatic, secure authentication through a mobile device's SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card. The user will be able to initiate and complete the transaction without having to enter a user name, password or payment information. Instead, nSignia ePASS automatically authenticates the device to the network application, which recognizes it each time the user accesses the service.

"A simple and secure authentication scheme is necessary for further development of the mobile Internet," said Professor Dr. Do van Thanh, Telenor Research and Innovation.

As a network element in carrier networks, nSignia ePASS makes accessing the full universe of private and corporate Web services as easy as turning on a cell phone or PDA. It replaces manually typed user names and passwords with automatic authentication through information on the mobile devices' SIM cards.

"The concept of subscriber management is heating up," said Elisabeth Rainge, director of network software from IDC. "From business intelligence and analytics to IMS architectures, service providers are preparing to invest in the next generation of technologies for enabling identity-driven services and analyzing subscriber behaviors. In the race to compete with Internet players from content owners to advertisers to search, service providers must leverage their subscriber data assets."

"Today's consumers are faced with maintaining separate relationships with connectivity-rich, content-poor carriers and content-rich, connectivity- constrained Web portals," said Osman Duman, Ulticom's senior vice president and chief marketing officer. "Carriers are now in a position to bring these islands together and elevate their subscriber value en route to the long tail of wireless Web services."

nSignia ePASS offers a variety of key benefits to the telecommunications ecosystem:

-- Consumers can simplify their access methods to consolidated value added services with the assurance that their identity is being managed by a trusted partner, their carrier. -- Enterprises can use bootstrapping technology hosted by wireless carriers to offer easy yet secure mobile access to corporate resources. -- Carriers can leverage the value of their network along with strong subscriber relationships to provide trusted identity management services to content providers in a way that protects subscriber privacy. -- Content Providers can increase their served market by partnering with carriers to offer wide varieties of profitable, value-added services and content to the carrier subscriber base. -- Network Equipment Providers can expand their product portfolio by offering an edge solution which fits seamlessly into carrier networks to quickly open up new profitable lines of business. -- Handset Manufacturers can further elevate the device revolution by offering a secure interface to a vast network of content and services.

Designed around the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) Generic Bootstrapping Architecture (GBA), nSignia ePASS is a large scale carrier-grade open standards-based solution platform with hardened interfaces, encryption and multiple firewalls to provide high-level security. nSignia ePASS Bootstrapping server is obtainable for trials now, and will be available as a field ready product in Q3 2008.

Live ePASS demonstrations, in booth #6753, will occur continuously throughout the CTIA event. For more information on CTIA Wireless 2008, which runs April 1-3, please visit http://www.ctiawireless.com/

About Ulticom, Inc.

Ulticom provides service essential signaling solutions for wireless, wireline, and Internet communications. Ulticom's products are used by leading telecommunication equipment and service providers worldwide to deploy mobility, location, payment, switching, and messaging services. Ulticom is headquartered in Mount Laurel, NJ with additional offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Note: This Release contains "forward-looking statements" for purposes of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurances that forward-looking statements will be achieved, and actual events or results could differ materially from the results predicted or from any other forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, the Company, and should not be considered as an indication of future events or results. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include: the impact of the Company's announced financial restatement; the Company's success in implementing remedial measures that are expected to be adopted by the Board of Directors in connection with the Company's Audit Committee investigations; the Company's inability to file required reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission; the risks of dealing with potential claims, litigation, governmental investigations and proceedings that may be commenced concerning such matters, including any enforcement action by the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with its investigation into historical accounting practices at the Company ; risks associated with the delisting of the Company's shares from The NASDAQ Stock Market and the quotation of the Company's common stock in the "Pink Sheets," including any adverse effects related to , the absence of market makers; ; risks associated with the development and acceptance of new products and product features; risks associated with the Company's dependence on a limited number of customers for a significant percentage of the Company's revenues; changes in the demand for the Company's products; changes in capital spending among the Company's current and prospective customers; aggressive competition may force the Company to reduce prices; risks associated with rapid technological changes in the telecommunications industry; risks associated with making significant investments in the expansion of the business and with increased expenditures; risks associated with holding a large proportion of the Company's assets in cash equivalents and short-term investments; risks associated with the Company's products being dependent upon their ability to operate on new hardware and operating systems of other companies; risks associated with dependence on sales of the Company's Signalware products; risks associated with future networks not utilizing signaling systems and protocols that the Company's products are designed to support; risks associated with the products having long sales cycles and the limited ability to forecast the timing and amount of product sales; risks associated with the integration of the Company's products with those of equipment manufacturers and application developers and the Company's ability to establish and maintain channel and marketing relationships with leading equipment manufacturers and application developers; risks associated with the Company's reliance on a limited number of independent manufacturers to manufacture boards for the Company's products and on a limited number of suppliers for board components; risks associated with becoming subjected to, defending and resolving allegations or claims of infringement of intellectual property rights; risks associated with others infringing on the Company's intellectual property rights and the inappropriate use by others of the Company's proprietary technology; risks associated with the Company's ability to retain existing personnel and recruit and retain qualified personnel; risks associated with the increased difficulty in relying on equity incentive programs to attract and retain talented employees and with any associated increased employment costs; risks associated with rapidly changing technology and the ability of the Company to introduce new products on a timely and cost- effective basis; risks associated with changes in the competitive or regulatory environment in which the Company operates; and other risks described in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These risks and uncertainties, as well as others, are discussed in greater detail in the filings of Ulticom with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All such documents are available through the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov/ or from Ulticom's web site at http://www.ulticom.com/. Ulticom makes no commitment to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances after the date any such statement is made.

Ulticom, Signalware and nSignia are trademarks of Ulticom, Inc. All other products referenced are trademarks of their registered holders.

Media: Beaupre & Co. Karen Pantinas (603) 559-5836 kpantinas@beaupre.com Media: Ulticom, Inc. Kevin Byrne (856) 787-2713 byrne@ulticom.com Investors: Ulticom, Inc. Chris Tunnard (856) 787-2972 Chris.tunnard@ulticom.com

Ulticom

CONTACT: Media, Karen Pantinas of Beaupre & Co., +1-603-559-5836,
kpantinas@beaupre.com, for Ulticom, Inc.; or Media, Kevin Byrne,
+1-856-787-2713, byrne@ulticom.com, or Investors, Chris Tunnard,
+1-856-787-2972, Chris.tunnard@ulticom.com, both of Ulticom, Inc.

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

Raytheon's JLENS Completes Critical Milestone

TEWKSBURY, Mass., March 31, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company's Joint Land Attack Cruise Missile Defense Elevated Netted Sensor System (JLENS) has successfully completed Orbit preliminary design review (PDR), a key milestone in the U.S. Army program that will provide a critical cruise missile defense capability for our nation's protectors.

The four-day Orbit PDR thoroughly reviewed all aspects of JLENS design maturity and confidence. The PDR is a key milestone in the $1.4 billion system design and demonstration (SDD) contract under which two JLENS Orbits are being delivered. System testing is scheduled to begin in 2010 with SDD program completion in 2012.

JLENS provides long-duration, wide-area, over-the-horizon detection and tracking of incoming cruise missiles while also supplying the battlefield commander with situational awareness and elevated communications capabilities to provide sufficient warning to enable air defense systems to engage and defeat threats.

Each JLENS Orbit consists of two systems: a surveillance system and a fire control system, which includes an elevated long-range surveillance radar and an elevated high- performance fire control radar. Each radar is integrated onto a large aerostat connected by a tether to the ground-based mobile mooring station and communications processing group.

"We've progressed on schedule and within budget in a very rapid and disciplined manner since SDD was awarded only 14 months ago," said Pete Franklin, vice president, National & Theater Security Programs for Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems. "The success of Orbit PDR affirms that JLENS is ready to move forward with detailed design."

"JLENS provides a key capability to the warfighter," said Lt. Col. Stephen Wilhelm, JLENS product manager, U.S. Army Program Executive Office for Missiles and Space. "Orbit PDR is the latest in a string of rapid fire milestone successes for the JLENS program and continues to reaffirm our confidence that this critical cruise missile defense capability is on track to be provided to our warfighters as planned."

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

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

Contact: Maureen Heard 339.645.6664

Raytheon Company

CONTACT: Maureen Heard of Raytheon Company, +1-339-645-6664

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

Nokia Siemens Networks Ready for LTE in North AmericaNokia Siemens Networks provides Long Term Evolution (LTE) for 700 MHz and 1.7/2.1 GHz spectrum bands in North America.

LAS VEGAS, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- CTIA Wireless 2008 -- Nokia Siemens Networks' LTE solution for radio and core networks will enable operators to deploy WCDMA/HSPA and LTE in all major frequency bands, including the 700 MHz and 1.7/2.1 GHz bands that are of particular importance in North America. The solution is comprised of the new Flexi Multimode Base Station, Mobility Management Entity (MME) and System Architecture Evolution (SAE) Gateway. The Flexi Multimode Base Station is the newest member of the small, modular and energy-efficient Flexi Base Station family, making full use of the software defined radio concept, which simplifies the path to LTE.

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As demand for mobile data increases exponentially, the rationale for evolution toward flat, all-IP network architectures will become more evident if operators are to sustain profitability. Nokia Siemens Networks is the innovation leader in flat mobile network architecture, and is the only supplier currently providing the standardized pre-LTE solution, Internet-HSPA, which is commercially available now. I-HSPA can be an initial step in implementing a flat, cost effective all-IP network that is compatible with all legacy HSPA devices and provides an evolution to LTE with just a software upgrade.

"License winners from auctions in the U.S. and Canada will be eager to deploy new networks and services as quickly as possible," said Sue Spradley, President, Nokia Siemens Networks, North America. "We are confident that Nokia Siemens Networks' LTE solution will enable service providers to deliver high-speed wireless services in the near term, while providing investment protection in the form of a cost efficient software upgrade to LTE in the future."

Nokia Siemens Networks' LTE solution is appropriate for new entrants, incumbents with existing GSM/WCDMA/HSPA and CDMA network operators, allowing them to provide Internet services via mobile broadband at speeds comparable to DSL. LTE is slated to be a true global roaming technology as an evolution option for operators with a WCDMA/HSPA network or a CDMA network.

The end-to-end LTE/SAE solution is comprised of best in class network elements and a comprehensive set of services optimized for the 700 MHz and 1.7/2.1 GHz bands. The services enable an operator to efficiently build, operate and transfer networks and to provide business and technical consulting on market entry, service innovation, service benchmarking, and spectrum clearing.

The LTE solution was launched globally in February at Mobile World Congress. Nokia Siemens Networks will demonstrate LTE at CTIA Wireless 2008. Stop by Booth 3026 for more details.

Nokia Siemens Networks delivers radio access solutions to over 300 customers in 120 countries. With the mission of optimizing the operator total value of ownership in mobile broadband, Nokia Siemens Networks is a forerunner and a solution provider for all flat, data optimized and scalable radio architectures such as Internet-HSPA, WiMAX and LTE.

About Nokia Siemens Networks

Nokia Siemens Networks is a leading global enabler of communications services. The company provides a complete, well-balanced product portfolio of mobile and fixed network infrastructure solutions and addresses the growing demand for services with 20,000 service professionals worldwide. Nokia Siemens Networks is one of the largest telecommunications infrastructure companies with operations in 150 countries. The company is headquartered in Espoo, Finland.

http://www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com/ Media Inquiries Nokia Siemens Networks Chantal Boeckman Communications, North America Phone : + 1 469 789 9594 e-mail: chantal.boeckman@nsn.com

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CONTACT: Chantal Boeckman, Communications, North America of Nokia
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Catcher Lands $611,000 Contract to Provide Wireless Coverage for an International ResortCatcher Holdings, Inc. lands contract for the installation of its largest and most complete Vivato Network Solution within the first phase of a 2,700 acre Luxury Destination Resort

PORTLAND, Ore., March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Catcher Holdings, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CTHH) , (http://www.catcherinc.com/), a leader in ruggedized integrated mobile computing and Wi-Fi/Wi-MAX communication platforms announced the installation of their largest Vivato Network Solution to date.

The initial $611,000 contract will provide high speed wireless network coverage for approximately one-fifth of the 2,700 acre luxury destination resort complex. The network will cover a rise and fall of topologically diverse terrain, as well as the resort complex's first hotel property and its mix of residential units encompassing bungalows, villas, condominiums and towers. The developer is currently implementing plans to expand the solution to cover the entire 2,700 acre complex.

Wireless connectivity is key to the hotelier's guest experience plan and operational business model. As an example, 2-way radios standard in most hotels will be replaced with VoIP phones; guests will be able to access data services throughout the property; and via their own network switch, the hotelier will offer guests VoIP devices to make wireless calls at a fraction of the domestic rate card.

The Catcher/Vivato system's unobtrusive and rapid installation, in this instance approximately one month, gives the resort developer the luxury of retaining natural environments while not sacrificing state of the art conveniences like high bandwidth wireless connectivity regardless of whether guests are on the championship golf course, sunning beachside, or having dinner at a 5-star restaurant.

"The hospitality industry continues to expand the use of wireless for their guests into areas like pools, extended outdoor venues, and golf courses, which are not easily covered with traditional wireless access points. We believe we are paving a new path for extreme wireless connectivity within master planned resorts," commented Gary Haycox, Catcher Holdings Chief Executive Officer. "Use of our systems offer significantly reduced wireless infrastructure costs and the ability to deliver sufficient amounts of bandwidth to support all forms of wireless devices, be they computing, VoIP, or entertainment based. Our systems also enable the resort operator to create a revenue center while guests benefit from less expensive rates than with standard wireless calling plans. We anticipate an exceptional future relative to the hospitality industry and master planned communities."

About Catcher Holdings, Inc.

Catcher Holdings, Inc. is a leading provider of standards-based solutions that address high-speed mobile computing for the harshest and most demanding application environments. The company combines Vivato(TM) Networks patented Packet Steering(TM) phased array Wi-Fi base stations with the CATCHER(R) family of rugged mobile client devices to meet the needs of customers in a wide range of markets including military, homeland security, integrated public safety, municipal, transportation and logistics. The capabilities of both product families provide synergies in mobile application solutions such as, location-based, biometric management and live video surveillance/communication systems.

Vivato Networks, a division of Catcher Holdings, Inc., is a wireless systems infrastructure company utilizing innovative signal processing and antenna design to deliver patented Packet Steering(TM) phased array Wi-Fi base stations. Vivato's unique patented technology uses a smart phased-array antenna to create highly directed, wide area Wi-Fi, enabling cost-effective, large-scale indoor and outdoor Wi-Fi deployments for metros, government, military, homeland security, integrated public safety, transportation logistics, construction sites, warehouses and universities. Vivato Wi-Fi base stations are able to reach Wi-Fi clients at distances over 2.6 miles at 11mbps (4 kilometers) with longer ranges possible in ideal topographies. Additional information about Vivato Networks is available at http://www.vivato.com/.

Catcher is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with research and development facilities in Austin, TX. Additional information on Catcher Holdings, Inc. can be viewed at http://www.catcherinc.com/.

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 involving known and unknown risks, delays, and uncertainties that may cause the Company's actual results or performance to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks, delays, and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the Company's ability to generate product sales and operating profits; the Company's ability to obtain sales prices at or near its MSRPs; cancellation provisions in the Company's reseller agreements for shipments beyond 90 days of order; vulnerability to technology obsolescence; competition by better capitalized companies; difficulty in managing growth; dependence on key personnel; and other risks which are discussed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

Company Contact information Media Contact: Joe Noel Voice: 925-922-2560 jnoel@emerginggrow.com Investor Relations: Jeff Salzwedel Voice: 503-722-7300 jeff@sfcinc.com

Catcher Holdings, Inc.

CONTACT: Media, Joe Noel, +1-925-922-2560, jnoel@emerginggrow.com, or
Investor Relations, Jeff Salzwedel, +1-503-722-7300, jeff@sfcinc.com, both for
Catcher Holdings, Inc.

Web site: http://www.catcherinc.com/
http://www.vivato.com/

Sands Bethworks Chooses Bally Technologies to Provide Full Systems Technology Solution for Networked Casino FloorNew Pennsylvania casino selects Bally's 'Networked Floor of the Future' strategy by choosing Bally iVIEW(TM) player-communication displays, high-speed networked floor and full Bally Power Bonusing(TM) suite

LAS VEGAS, March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bally Technologies, Inc. , a leader in slots, video machines, casino management systems and networked solutions for the global gaming industry, announced today that Sands Bethworks, a subsidiary of Las Vegas Sands Corp., has selected a Bally slot management system, the Bally iVIEW(TM) Networked Floor of the Future solution, and Bally's full Power Bonusing suite for its new casino resort in Bethlehem, Pa.

Bally is providing Sands Bethworks with a high-speed, network-based slot management system to monitor 3,000 slot machines, along with a complete player network of iVIEW interactive displays for the most advanced player marketing and cross-promotions programs. Sands Bethworks also selected the powerful suite of Bally Power Bonusing tools which will enable the casino to offer floor-wide random progressive jackpots, bar-coded coupons, two-way "cashless" credits, sweepstakes, and a number of other player-centric promotions and rewards.

"We appreciate Sands Bethworks' confidence in Bally Technologies and in the technology we will provide to help them build their player base and prosper in a competitive environment," said Richard M. Haddrill, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bally Technologies. "Our downloadable iVIEW and Power Bonusing solutions offer Sands Bethworks today's most advanced marketing and promotions offerings with an established path for future technologies and easy implementation to a fully networked floor."

Sands Bethworks plans to utilize Bally's Power Bonusing and player-tracking solutions for player development and high-impact web-based promotions and awareness programs.

Built on the site of the former Bethlehem Steel plant, the 126-acre development will feature in its first phase a 300-room hotel, 200,000 square feet of retail space, 3,000 slot machines, a multi-purpose arena, and a variety of dining and entertainment options. Sands Bethworks will also be home to the National Museum of Industrial History, SteelStax -- an arts and cultural center, and the broadcast home of the local PBS affiliate.

About Bally Technologies, Inc.

With a history dating back to 1932, Las Vegas-based Bally Technologies designs, manufactures, operates and distributes advanced gaming devices, systems and technology solutions worldwide. Bally's product line includes reel-spinning slot machines, video slots, wide-area progressives, and Class II, lottery and central determination games and platforms. As the world's No. 1 gaming systems company, Bally also offers an array of casino management, slot accounting, bonusing, cashless and table management solutions. The Company also owns and operates Rainbow Casino in Vicksburg, Miss. For more information, please contact Laura Olson-Reyes, Director of Corporate Communications, at 702-584-7742, or visit http://www.ballytech.com/.

This news release may contain "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and is subject to the safe harbor created thereby. Such information involves important risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect the results in the future and, accordingly, such results may differ from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Future operating results may be adversely affected as a result of a number of risks that are detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to update the information in this press release and represents that the information is only valid as of today's date.

Investor Contact: Robert Caller Media Contact: Laura Olson-Reyes (702) 584-7982 (702) 584-7742 rcaller@ballytech.com lolson-reyes@ballytech.com - BALLY TECHNOLOGIES, INC. -

Bally Technologies, Inc.

CONTACT: investors, Robert Caller, +1-702-584-7982,
rcaller@ballytech.com, or media, Laura Olson-Reyes, +1-702-584-7742,
lolson-reyes@ballytech.com, both of Bally Technologies, Inc.

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

Quantum Teams with Boeing to Advance Hydrogen Storage Technologies; Selected for $5.6 Million Award from the U.S. Department of Energy

IRVINE, Calif., March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. today announced that its proposal to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has been selected for final negotiations for a contract to develop next-generation manufacturing technologies for hydrogen storage vessels. The total value of this project, which will be done in partnership with The Boeing Company , is $5.6 million over a period of 3 years.

The goal of this project is to leverage the considerable advances in precision composite material processing technologies in the aerospace sector, to develop innovative manufacturing techniques for hydrogen storage tanks, with the intent to significantly drive down costs. The specific objective is to develop and demonstrate an innovative hybrid process which integrates the most optimal features of high precision aerospace and high-speed commercial manufacturing techniques.

Boeing has steadily established itself as a global leader in advanced composite manufacturing technologies, which utilize lightweight, high-precision composite structures for tremendous performance advantage. Quantum's hydrogen storage systems utilize carbon-fiber reinforced composite structures for volumetric and gravimetric efficiency.

As the prime contractor, Quantum will provide overall coordination and leverage its extensive experience in hydrogen systems. Boeing Phantom Works, the company's advanced research and development organization, will adapt precision composite manufacturing technologies that it developed for the aerospace industry. The Quantum-Boeing team has partnered with the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LNNL) and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), to enhance and expand this development program. LLNL will develop a unique high speed composite processing technique, which will be modeled validated by PNNL. The program will highly leverage on the existing expertise of the team members, and will be executed in three phases, starting in 2008.

"Quantum is honored to partner with Boeing on this strategically important program. We are pleased by the comment from the DOE that the Quantum-Boeing team represents a best-of-the-industry partnership," said Quantum's President and CEO, Alan Niedzwiecki. "Quantum, working in concert with the DOE, was the first to develop and certify a high capacity 10,000 psi hydrogen system, which has evolved as the industry standard, supporting a number of hydrogen vehicle programs today. This important program will take hydrogen storage technology one step closer to mass-commercialization."

About Quantum:

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., a fully integrated alternative energy company, is a leader in the development and production of advanced propulsion systems, energy storage technologies, and alternative fuel vehicles. Quantum's portfolio of technologies includes advanced lithium-ion battery systems, electronic controls, hybrid electric drive systems, hydrogen storage and metering systems, and alternative fuel technologies that enable fuel efficient, low emission hybrid, plug-in hybrid electric, fuel cell, and alternative fuel vehicles. Quantum's powertrain engineering, system integration, vehicle manufacturing, and assembly capabilities provide fast-to-market solutions to support the production of hybrid and plug-in hybrid, hydrogen-powered hybrid, fuel cell, alternative fuel, and specialty vehicles, as well as modular, transportable hydrogen refueling stations. Quantum's customer base includes automotive OEMs, fleets, aerospace industry, military and other government entities, and other strategic alliance partners.

Quantum has also formed a new company with Fisker Coachbuild, LLC, which is called Fisker Automotive, Inc. Fisker Automotive will offer a range of environmentally friendly premium cars, incorporating Quantum's proprietary high-performance plug-in-hybrid electric vehicle architecture, known as "Q-Drive," into a unique chassis that will enable optimizing the performance and vehicle dynamics.

More information can be found about Quantum's products and services at http://www.qtww.com/

Forward Looking Statements

Except for historical information, the statements, expectations, and assumptions contained in the foregoing press release are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the Company's expectations regarding expected future revenues and operating results; Quantum's ability to finalize the agreement and fulfill the requirements of this contract; and other statements about the future expectations, beliefs, goals, plans, or prospects expressed by management. Such statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from those discussed in any forward-looking statement. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements include, among other factors, Quantum's ability to coordinate with team partners, secure adequate resources to execute this program, and general economic conditions. Reference should also be made to the risk factors set forth from time to time in the Company's SEC reports, including but not limited to those contained in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2007. The Company does not undertake to update or revise any of its forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes show that the indicated results or events will not be realized.

For more information regarding Quantum, please contact: At the Company: Dale Rasmussen Investor Relations DRasmussen@qtww.com 1-206-315-8242 Dr. Neel Sirosh Chief Technology Officer NSirosh@qtww.com 1-949-399-4698 Investor Relations: RedChip Companies, Inc. Sanford Diday 1-800-REDCHIP 1-407-644-4256 x 115 info@redchip.com http://www.redchip.com/ (C)2008 Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. Advanced Technology Center 17872 Cartwright Road, Irvine, CA 92614 Phone 949-399-4500 Fax 949-399-4600

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc.

CONTACT: Dale Rasmussen, Investor Relations, +1-206-315-8242,
DRasmussen@qtww.com, or Dr. Neel Sirosh, Chief Technology Officer,
+1-949-399-4698, NSirosh@qtww.com, both of Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies
Worldwide, Inc.; or Sanford Diday, Investor Relations of RedChip Companies,
Inc., 1-800-REDCHIP, +1-407-644-4256, ext. 115, info@redchip.com, for Quantum
Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc.

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

Global Med Technologies(R), Inc. Signs Purchase Agreement to Acquire Inlog, SA, a European Medical Software FirmAccretive Inlog Acquisition to Extend Global Med's Total Reach to 1,400 Sites in 20 Countries

DENVER, March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global Med Technologies(R), Inc. ("Global Med" or the "Company") (BULLETIN BOARD: GLOB) , an international e-Health, medical information technology company, today announced the signing of a Purchase Agreement to acquire Inlog, SA, and its German and related subsidiaries ("Inlog"), a private European medical software firm, for a maximum of $11.5 million in a combination of cash, stock and earnout. Inlog's shareholders must use $500,000 of the cash proceeds to purchase Global Med common stock in the open market within three months of the closing. Inlog's unaudited revenues for their fiscal year ended June 30, 2007 were approximately euro 7.3 million* or about $11.4 million at current exchange rates, with EBITDA of approximately euro 770,000* or approximately $1.2 million. Global Med will utilize a combination of existing cash and debt to pay for the transaction.

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Inlog, based in Lyon, France, with additional operations in Grenoble, France, Munich and Alzey, Germany, is a leading European provider of donor center and transfusion information management systems as well as laboratory information systems and other ancillary medical software systems. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2008. Inlog's management is planning to stay with the Company.

Chairman and CEO of Global Med Technologies, Inc., Michael I. Ruxin, M.D., stated, "The acquisition of Inlog by Global Med is a transforming event in the history of our Company." Dr. Ruxin continued, "At the completion of this acquisition, we will truly be a global company, with blood and laboratory software applications in 20 countries (in the US, Canada, Caribbean, European Union, Africa, French Polynesia, and New Caledonia). This includes 582 donor center sites, 458 hospital sites and 360 laboratories world-wide, for a total of 1,400 sites. From our perspective, our high quality people, productivity and services, coupled with our high-touch philosophy to our current and future customers, through our Service 360(TM) commitment, will continue to allow us to grow our Company in the global marketplace." Dr. Ruxin added, "The structure of this transaction is expected to be accretive, exclusive of financing costs, in the first full year of operations. This acquisition is strategically important to Global Med as the international marketplace provides a platform for Global Med's continued growth."

Inlog's product line consists of five primary products: EdgeBlood** (also known as CTS Serveur, for the donor center marketplace), EdgeTrack** (for the hospital transfusion marketplace), EdgeLab (Laboratory Information System "LIS"), EdgeCell (Cellular Therapy for tissue banks, stem cell centers and cord blood centers), and SAPA (supports regulatory compliance and document management). Inlog is ISO 9001:2000 certified and their products have received the NF/ISO 25051/12119 certification guaranteeing the highest level of quality regarding the design, the testing and validation of the software, the documentation quality and the quality of support and maintenance.

Inlog has been developing, implementing, and supporting its blood bank information management solutions since 1992 with over 700 sites in 15 countries using its own products. Inlog recently completed the national installation of its EdgeBlood product in France. All 2.2 million French blood donations flow through Inlog's products in France including blood collections, infectious disease testing, component manufacturing and distribution. In addition to France, Inlog has substantial blood center and transfusion market share in Germany, Austria, Belgium and Switzerland, as well as installations in Greece and Monaco. Some of Inlog's notable clients are the French Blood Establishment (Etablissement Francais du Sang), the Bade-Wurttemberg-Hessen Red Cross, the Bavarian Red Cross, the Vienna Transfusion Center, the HUG ZURICH Transfusion Center, the Belgium-Flandres Red Cross, the Pierre & Marie Curie Institute in Paris, and CRLAC Antoine Lacassagne Cancer Center of Nice. In Africa, Inlog supplies its blood center and transfusion systems to the National Blood Services of Gabon, Burkina Faso and Senegal, as well as having installations in Algeria, the Ivory Coast and Rwanda.

Inlog's EdgeLab, a laboratory information system (LIS), has been rapidly gaining market share in France with 130 laboratory sites. This recently developed LIS is a best-of-breed application which is gaining market share in Germany, Spain, Belgium, the Middle East and Asia. As few as four years ago, Inlog had virtually no market share in the LIS marketplace in France. Now, Inlog has garnered 15% of the marketplace, an area of strong revenue growth.

Thomas F. Marcinek, the Company's President and COO, stated, "Inlog's capability and experience in handling international implementations including France which processes millions of donations per year, opens up new markets and opportunities for Global Med. We see a need in the global marketplace for a company with proven blood bank products, experience with national implementations, multi-lingual applications, and strong service offerings that are financially sound and well capitalized. Together with Inlog, we believe that Global Med is strategically poised and will aggressively market these strengths to potential customers around the world which will continue to expand our market share." Mr. Marcinek added, "Global Med, through its Service 360(TM) Program, maintains its focus on our valuable customer base. With the addition of the Inlog customer base, we will continue to improve our customer support, service offerings and products as we grow."

Renaud Blanc-Bernard, the CEO of Inlog, commented, "On behalf of Inlog, we are all very excited about the synergies between our two companies. We truly believe that the combined Global Med/Inlog Company will become a global leader in donor center and transfusion medicine software. Together we believe that we will gain economies of scale that will enable our products to evolve in sync with the rapidly changing international blood center, transfusion service and laboratory marketplace. We are also excited for our customers who will gain access to new products and services. This is truly a win-win for Global Med, Inlog, our employees, our combined substantial international customer base and the industry."

The Purchase Agreement also requires that certain conditions be met prior to the closing of this transaction. (See the 8-K filed today on this transaction.)

About Global Med Technologies, Inc.

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

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

This news release may include statements that constitute forward-looking statements, usually containing the words "believe," "estimate," "project," "expects" or similar expressions. These statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements inherently involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. By making these forward-looking statements, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this news release.

*The information provided herein represents unaudited non-GAAP information and may be subject to change. In addition, certain discontinued operations and non-recurring expenses have been eliminated. The Company believes the preparation of this non-GAAP information may be helpful to investors in determining what the current year's and future year's results may or would look like for Inlog.

**FDA 510(k) clearance required prior to sales in the U.S.

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CONTACT: Company, Michael I. Ruxin, M.D. of Global Med Technologies,
Inc., +1-303-238-2000, mick@globalmedtech.com; or Investors, Paul Holm,
President of portfoliopr.inc, +1-212-888-4570, paulh@portfoliopr.biz, for
Global Med Technologies, Inc.

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