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ESPOO, Finland, April 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A total of 416 661 shares of Nokia Corporation ("Nokia") were subscribed for between 3.3.2008 - 31.3.2008 based on Nokia's 2003 and 2005 employee stock option plans. The total amount of subscription prices will be recorded in the fund for invested non-restricted equity.

The new shares will be recorded in the Trade Register on or about May 14, 2008. The new shares carry full shareholder rights as from the registration date. The shares are admitted to public trading on the Helsinki Exchanges as of the registration date together with the old Nokia share class (NOK1V).

http://www.nokia.com/

Nokia Corporation

CONTACT: Media Enquiries: Nokia, Communications, Tel. +358-7180-34900,
E-mail: press.services@nokia.com

Guest-Tek Interactive Entertainment Ltd. announces agreement with Real Hotels & Resorts with OneView Media(TM) into over 1300 rooms

CALGARY and SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, April 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Guest-Tek Interactive Entertainment Ltd., ("Guest-Tek" ) (TSX:GTK) has announced it has entered into an agreement (the "Agreement") with Real Hotels & Resorts to install Guest-Tek's OneView(TM) Media platform with video-on-demand ("VOD") in over 1300 rooms spread over seven properties located in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. Currently these properties have Guest-Tek's high speed internet access ("HSIA") platform which through this agreement will be upgraded to the latest version of Guest-Tek's OneView(TM) Internet platform.

"This agreement is an example of Guest-Tek's abilities in the Latin American marketplace. We have taken a customer with our Internet platform and upgraded their offerings with the latest OneView(TM) Internet and OneView(TM) Media platforms," noted Arnon Levy, chief executive officer of Guest-Tek. "Guest-tek continues to expand its operations globally. We are pleased to work with Real Hotels & Resorts and provide them with world leading OneView(TM) products and services."

With this Agreement, Guest-Tek will install these services over the 2008 calendar year and will provide 24 hour, seven day a week support in English and Spanish.

"Real Hotels & Resorts has made this Agreement with Guest-Tek because we see Guest-Tek as a leader in providing HSIA and VOD in Latin America," said Fernando Poma, Managing Director of Real Hotels & Resorts. "Our past experience with Guest-Tek has proven to our company that we can rely on Guest-Tek to provide exceptional support and service to our properties."

ABOUT GUEST-TEK

Guest-Tek (Toronto Stock Exchange: GTK) is the world's largest provider of IP based technology solutions for the hospitality industry. Guest-Tek's OneView(TM) platform provides hotels with converged data, video and telephony services. Guest-Tek is a preferred vendor to major hotel brands, providing services including network design, procurement, implementation, and post sales customer support to over 3,019 properties and over 504,000 rooms. The company's head offices are in Calgary, Alberta, and it has major support facilities in Irvine, California, and Warsaw, Poland as well as Sales offices located throughout North America and Europe. For more information about Guest-Tek, go to http://www.guest-tek.com/

ABOUT REAL HOTELS & RESORTS

Real Hotels & Resorts, Grupo Poma's hospitality division, is a leading lodging company with more than 4,500 available rooms distributed within its 27 hotels opened or under development in the United States, Central and South America and the Caribbean. Real Hotels & Resorts operates its properties in alliance with three large hotel chains: InterContinental Hotels Group, Choice Hotels International and Marriott International. The company is headquartered in San Salvador, El Salvador and had approximately 3,500 employees at 2007 year-end. It is ranked as one of the top hotel management companies in Latin America having received multiple awards and recognitions for its high service and product consistence across its entire property portfolio. For more information or reservations, please visit http://www.realhotelsandresorts.com/

Guest-Tek Interactive Entertainment Ltd.

CONTACT: Arnon Levy, President & CEO, Guest-Tek, (403) 444-8488,
arnon.levy@guest-tek.com; Geoff Clark, CFO, Guest-Tek, (403) 444-8427,
geoff.clark@guest-tek.com

STMicroelectronics Launches Repurchase Plan

GENEVA, April 2, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- STMicroelectronics today announced that its Supervisory Board has authorized the company to repurchase up to 30 million shares of its common stock.

ST plans to repurchase shares at times and prices considered appropriate by the Company in open market or privately negotiated transactions. Repurchased shares will be held as Treasury Stock and will be used for future Employee Unvested Stock Plan program requirements. The repurchase will be funded from currently outstanding cash and cash equivalents.

About STMicroelectronics

STMicroelectronics is a global leader in developing and delivering semiconductor solutions across the spectrum of microelectronics applications. An unrivalled combination of silicon and system expertise, manufacturing strength, Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio and strategic partners positions the Company at the forefront of System-on-Chip (SoC) technology and its products play a key role in enabling today's convergence markets. The Company's shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange, on Euronext Paris and on the Milan Stock Exchange. In 2007, the Company's net revenues were $10 billion. Further information on ST can be found at http://www.st.com/.

STMicroelectronics

CONTACT: INVESTOR RELATIONS: Stanley March, Group Vice President,
Investor Relations, +1-212-821-8939, Fax: +1-212-821-8923, stan.march@st.com,
or MEDIA RELATIONS: Maria Grazia Prestini, Senior Director, Corporate Media
and Public Relations, +41-22-929-6945, mariagrazia.prestini@st.com, both of
STMicroelectronics

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

STMicroelectronics Reports on Main Resolutions To Be Proposed at the 2008 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

GENEVA, April 2, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- STMicroelectronics has announced the main resolutions to be submitted for shareholder approval at the Company's Annual General Meeting, which will be held in Amsterdam on May 14, 2008.

The main resolutions, proposed by the Supervisory Board, include: -- Approval of the Company's 2007 accounts reported in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). (2007 accounts reported under U.S. GAAP were filed on SEC Form 20-F on March 3, 2008.) -- The reappointment for a three-year term, expiring at the 2011 Annual General Meeting, of Carlo Bozotti as the sole member of the Managing Board and the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer. -- The reappointment for a three-year term, expiring at the 2011 Annual General Meeting, for the following members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Gerald Arbola, Mr. Tom de Waard, Mr. Didier Lombard and Mr. Bruno Steve. -- The appointment for a three-year term, expiring at the 2011 Annual General Meeting, as a member of the Supervisory Board of Mr. Antonino Turicchi. -- The distribution of a cash dividend of US$0.36 per share, to be paid in four equal quarterly installments in May, August and November 2008 and February 2009 to shareholders of record in the month of each quarterly payment. The details concerning the record dates and payment dates will be communicated subsequently. -- Authorization to the Supervisory Board to approve share repurchases under certain limitations in accordance with applicable law. -- Renewal of PricewaterhouseCoopers Accountants N.V. as external auditors for a two-year term to expire at the end of the 2010 Annual General Meeting.

The record date for all shareholders to participate at the Annual General Meeting will be April 14, 2008. The complete agenda and all relevant detailed information concerning STMicroelectronics N.V. Annual General Meeting, as well as all related AGM materials, will be available on the Company's web site http://www.st.com/ from April 7, 2008, and made available to shareholders in compliance with legal requirements.

About STMicroelectronics

STMicroelectronics

CONTACT: INVESTOR RELATIONS, Stanley March, Group Vice President,
Investor Relations, +1-212-821-8939, Fax: +1-212-821-8923, stan.march@st.com,
or MEDIA RELATIONS, Maria Grazia Prestini, Senior Director, Corporate Media
and Public Relations, +41-22-929-6945, mariagrazia.prestini@st.com, both of
STMicroelectronics

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

AU Optronics Announces Personnel Changes to Foster Managerial Talent for Globalization

HSINCHU, April 2, 2008 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In order to build a more solid framework to meet the continuing challenges of rapid globalization, AU Optronics ("AUO" or the "the Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO) announced today recent personnel changes to develop its managerial talent pool through on-going job rotations. These new arrangement came into effect as of April 1st, 2008. It is expected that these personnel adjustments will boost organization operations and strengthen AUO's management lineup. This movement will assist in supporting AUO's future globalization strategy.

President and COO of AUO, Dr. L.J Chen, stated that AUO has been active in training managerial talent by means of empowering and exposing them to different areas of operation. The Company has aggressively developed a talent pool with strong and well-rounded portfolio that has enabled AUO to emerge successful through two mergers and industry cycles. Dr. Chen himself is one of the best examples of this, with his experience in over 5 different job areas at AUO. Across-the-board exposure to key areas in manufacturing, sales & marketing, or R&D enables managers' comprehensive thinking to be in tune with both customers and organization needs, so as to face continual change on a global scale.

These new personnel arrangements center on mid- to long-term developments in global operations. Mr. Paul Peng has been promoted to take the position of Executive Vice President of the Global Business Unit, covering the Information Technology Display Business Group and the TV Display Business Group, to reinforce product marketing and customer relations. Mr. F.C. Hsiang has been promoted to Executive Vice President of the Global Operation Unit responsible for global manufacturing and global supply chain. In addition, a new "LED Project Office" has been created to be led by Senior Vice President Dr. David Su.

In the three core business groups of TV, IT and CE, the TV Business Group is also under Mr. Paul Peng. Unchanged, Dr. C.T. Liu leads the Consumer Electronic Business Group, covering business, manufacturing and supply chain of Audio-Video Display and Mobile Display Business Units. Information Technology Business Group is led by Senior Associate Vice President Mr. Michael Tsai, covering the Desktop Business Unit, the Notebook PC Business Unit, and the General Display Business Unit. Mr. Michael Tsai joined AUO in 1997 and was appointed to Senior Associated VP of IT Display Manufacturing in 2007. Mr. Tsai has many years experience in procurement, logistics, production and quality management.

Moreover, the Company appointed Dr. Yong-Hong Lu, previously Vice President of TV Display Manufacturing, to VP of Global Supply Chain Management. Dr. Lu received a PhD in National Chiao-Tung University in Taiwan in 1995, and joined AUO in 1998. In 2002, Dr. Lu took responsibility of generation 5, 6 and 7.5 in fab planning, setup and operations, and was promoted to Vice President in 2007.

Mr. H.B. Chen, CEO of AUO, gives high expectation to this new arrangement. He states that continual organizational change and job rotation play an important role in corporate sustainability. Apart from working towards AUO's future vision and upgrading its competitiveness, Mr. Chen expects this on- going and solid management and leadership training will support AUO to cultivate more excellent talent in business management for future globalization movements.

ABOUT AU OPTRONICS

AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO") is the world largest manufacturer* of large- size thin film transistor liquid crystal display panels ("TFT-LCD"), with approximately 20.3%* of global market share with revenues of NT$480.2 billion (US$14.81billion)* in 2007. TFT-LCD technology is currently the most widely used flat panel display technology. Targeted for 40"+ sized LCD TV panels, AUO's new generation (7.5-generation) fabrication facility production started mass production in the fourth quarter of 2006. The Company currently operates one 7.5-generation, two 6th-generation, four 5th-generation, one 4th- generation, and four 3.5-generation TFT- LCD fabs, in addition to eight module assembly facilities and the AUO Technology Center specializes in new technology platform and new product development. AUO is one of few top-tier TFT-LCD manufacturers capable of offering a wide range of small- to large- size (1.5"-65") TFT-LCD panels, which enables it to offer a broad and diversified product portfolio.

* DisplaySearch 4Q2007 WW Large-Area TFT-LCD Shipment Report dated Jan 23, 2008. This data is used as reference only and AUO does not make any endorsement or representation in connection therewith. 2007 year end revenue converted by an exchange rate of NTD32.43:USD1. Safe Harbour Notice

AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO" or the "Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO), the world's third largest manufacturer of large-size TFT-LCD panels, today announced the above news. Except for statements in respect of historical matters, the statements contained in this Release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements were based on our management's expectations, projections and beliefs at the time regarding matters including, among other things, future revenues and costs, financial performance, technology changes, capacity, utilization rates, yields, process and geographical diversification, future expansion plans and business strategy. Such forward looking statements are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that can cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including risks related to the flat panel display industry, the TFT-LCD market, acceptance and demand for our products, technological and development risks, competitive factors, and other risks described in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in our Form 20-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on December 31, 2006.

AU Optronics Corp.

CONTACT: Fiona Chiu of Corporate Communications Dept of AU Optronics Corp,
+886-3-5008899 x3206, or fax, +886-3-5772730, or fiona.chiu@auo.com; Or Yawen
Hsiao of Corporate Communications Dept. of AU Optronics Corp., or +886-3-
5008899 x3211, or +886-3-5772730, or yawen.hsiao@auo.com

AT&T U-verse Voice Launches in San DiegoNext-Generation Voice Service Offers Convenient Integrated Wired and Wireless Features, Reliable Call Quality

SAN DIEGO, April 2, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. today announced the availability of AT&T U-verse(SM) Voice in parts of the San Diego area, bringing consumers a next-generation digital voice service delivered over the AT&T U-verse Internet Protocol (IP) network. U-verse Voice brings together customers' AT&T wireline and wireless voice, broadband and TV services with unique features that provide a new level of integration, convenience and control.

AT&T U-verse Voice completes the company's IP triple play. With U-verse Voice, customers receive a new set of features that highlight the benefits of having advanced video, broadband, wireless and wireline voice services from a single provider -- and all on one bill.

AT&T U-verse Voice is a managed IP-based service that is delivered over AT&T's fiber-rich network, unlike many Voice over IP (VoIP) providers that offer best-effort digital phone services over the public Internet. This allows U-verse Voice customers to enjoy great sound quality and reliability, as well as unmatched calling features that combine with customers' AT&T U-verse TV, broadband and AT&T wireless services.

"This isn't about just a bundle. It's about integration. With U-verse Voice, we're going beyond basic bundles to make services work together in new and exciting ways -- all around you," said Denise Cunningham, AT&T vice president and general manager for the San Diego area. "Local U-verse customers can also enjoy the convenience of having all their services -- including wireless -- all one bill. That's a U-verse advantage that's hard to pass up."

AT&T U-verse Voice has advanced features that go beyond traditional phone service and many competitors' offerings, including:

-- Combined AT&T U-verse Voice and AT&T wireless voice mail with U-verse Messaging, which provides a single voice mailbox that can be accessed from any phone line or PC. -- U-verse Central, an online management portal that gives users the option to easily and conveniently manage their call preferences, voice mail, contacts, call history and more from any PC, in addition to the ability to control call preferences from their home phone. -- An online voice mailbox so that customers can listen to, manage and forward voice mail from the online portal, much like an e-mail inbox. -- Call History, which enables customers to view their most recent incoming and outgoing calls online or to view their most recent incoming calls on their AT&T U-verse TV screen. -- Click to Call, which will initiate a call from the customer's home phone to any number in a customer's Call History with one click of a mouse or the U-verse TV remote control. -- An online Address Book that is accessible from any PC and allows customers to Click to Call from their home phone, to create and share contact groups with other U-verse Voice customers or to set up distribution lists for voice messages. -- Locate Me, a feature that provides simultaneous ringing on up to four wireless or landline numbers so that a customer never misses an important incoming call. -- Traditional calling features, such as Call Screening, Call Blocking, Do Not Disturb and privacy settings.

All U-verse Voice customers will have 911 service. Where available via the local 911 network, U-verse Voice customers will have Enhanced 911 (E911) service.

U-verse TV customers can choose from two flexible U-verse Voice calling plans:

-- U-verse Voice Unlimited, which includes unlimited local and nationwide minutes to any location in the U.S., Canada or U.S. territories for $40 a month. -- U-verse Voice 1000, which includes 1,000 Call Anywhere minutes to any location in the U.S. or U.S. territories for $30 a month.

A second phone line, which shares the primary line's calling plan, can be added for $20 a month, and each plan features competitive international rates with no recurring monthly charge. Professional installation is included for new AT&T U-verse TV customers.

AT&T wireless customers who subscribe to an AT&T Unity(SM) plan can call any AT&T U-verse Voice number from their mobile phone as part of the nation's largest free calling community without using up any wireless Anytime Minutes.

Customers who want additional information on AT&T U-verse can visit http://uverse.att.com/.

About AT&T

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

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

AT&T U-verse Voice: Available in limited areas and only with purchase of AT&T U-verse TV. Prices subject to change. Residential customers only. Taxes, fees, and other charges, including Universal Service Fund charge, are extra. Installation charge applies, unless waived as part of promotion. International calls billed at additional per-minute rates; higher rates may apply for calls terminating on mobile phones or other wireless devices. U-verse Voice, including 911 dialing, will not function during a power outage without battery backup power. Non-returned equipment charges will apply if equipment is not returned within required timeframe upon disconnect of services. Service is not portable; will function only in your home. May be incompatible with monitored home alarms and medical monitoring systems Refer to Learn More pages for U-verse Voice at http://www.uverse.att.com/ for more information on 911, battery backup, and home alarms. Acceptance of Terms of Service and 911 Acknowledgement required. Credit and other restrictions apply. U-verse Voice 1000: Minutes over 1000 are 7 cents/min.; minutes are rounded up.

AT&T U-verse Installation Offer: No charge for standard installation for new AT&T U-verse customers who order prior to 05/24/08 and whose order includes AT&T U-verse TV.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Clare Littlejohn, +1-619-237-7700,
clare.littlejohn@fleishman.com, for AT&T Inc.

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

AT&T U-verse Voice Launches in AustinNext-Generation Voice Service Offers Convenient Integrated Wired and Wireless Features, Reliable Call Quality

AUSTIN, Texas, April 2, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. today announced the availability of AT&T U-verse(SM) Voice in parts of Austin and Central Texas, bringing consumers a next-generation digital voice service delivered over the AT&T U-verse Internet Protocol (IP) network. U-verse Voice brings together customers' AT&T wireline and wireless voice, broadband and TV services with unique features that provide a new level of integration, convenience and control.

AT&T U-verse Voice completes the company's IP triple play and is available to all new and existing U-verse TV customers in the Austin area. With U-verse Voice, customers receive a new set of features that highlight the benefits of having advanced video, broadband, wireless and wireline voice services from a single provider -- and all on one bill.

"AT&T U-verse Voice gives our Central Texas customers more ways to make the most of their home phone and their other AT&T services," said Adrian Cardwell, AT&T general manager for the Austin area. "It's the next step for AT&T U-verse to deliver on our promise of making services work together for and around our customers."

AT&T U-verse Voice has advanced features that go beyond traditional phone service and many competitors' offerings, including:

All U-verse Voice customers will have 911 service. Where available via the local 911 network, U-verse Voice customers will have Enhanced 911 (E911) service.

U-verse TV customers can choose from two flexible U-verse Voice calling plans:

Customers who want additional information on AT&T U-verse can visit http://uverse.att.com/.

About AT&T

AT&T U-verse Installation Offer: No charge for standard installation for new AT&T U-verse customers who order prior to 05/24/08 and whose order includes AT&T U-verse TV.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Jodi Bart of AT&T Inc., +1-512-495-7173, jbart@attnews.us

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

Phoenix FailSafe(TM) Announces Support for Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology

SHANGHAI, China and MILPITAS, Calif., April 2, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- INTEL DEVELOPER FORUM -- Phoenix Technologies Ltd. today announced a collaboration with Intel to include support for the upcoming Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology for a mutual customer, featuring hardware-assisted theft-management and data protection, in its FailSafe(TM) theft-deterrence solution.

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Phoenix FailSafe empowers PC OEMs and ODMs to embed an innovative command and control system in PCs to track, control and recover lost or stolen mobile PCs. Through an easy-to-use web-based interface, information on the laptop can be encrypted to prevent data theft resulting from stolen laptops. Users can retrieve critical data, permanently erase sensitive personal or business information, and even lock or completely disable the computer remotely. As a result, consumers, small business owners and IT managers can remotely manage mobile PCs, much like mobile phones are managed, through an intuitive Web interface.

Phoenix is demonstrating its FailSafe solution at the Intel Developer Forum in Shanghai today and tomorrow in Phoenix booth #GE007. The version of FailSafe with support for Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology is expected to be demonstrated later this year.

"While mobile PCs offer tremendous convenience and power, they are also vulnerable to theft that results in identity theft and data loss," said Dave Gibbs, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Worldwide Field Operations, at Phoenix Technologies. "Phoenix has introduced FailSafe to directly address these critical issues and by working with Intel, we hope to accelerate market adoption of our joint technologies."

Phoenix FailSafe is embedded into the core firmware layer of mobile PCs. As a result, it cannot be deleted or disabled through the operating system, ensuring its data encryption and remote management protection is constantly available and functioning.

"The announcement of Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology today is an important step forward in our efforts of making mobile computing even more secure," said George Thangadurai, Intel Director of Strategic Planning and Initiatives, Mobile Platforms Group. "Our hardware-based capabilities will enhance data protection and theft management solutions in future generations of Intel(R) Centrino(TM) Processor technology-based notebooks. With this collaboration, Phoenix FailSafe will help bring solutions to the market based on Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology."

About Phoenix Technologies

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

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

Safe Harbor

The statements in this release include forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, regarding, but not limited to, Phoenix's technology collaboration with Intel and Phoenix FailSafe functionality. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, including: technical challenges and delays, including code bugs, glitches and integration issues; unexpected challenges relating to the relationship between Phoenix and Intel; the product offerings of competitors, especially with respect to functionality and time-to-market; price competition; Phoenix's ability to attract and retain key employees; the ability of OEM and ODM customers to introduce and market products that incorporate and leverage the Phoenix FailSafe solution; end-market demand for solutions supported by Phoenix FailSafe; and Phoenix's ability to adequately protect its intellectual property rights. For a further list and description of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward looking statements in this release, we refer you to Phoenix's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, Phoenix's annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. All Phoenix forward-looking statements included in this release are based upon assumptions, forecasts and information available to Phoenix as of the date hereof, and Phoenix assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements.

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

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PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com Phoenix Technologies Ltd.

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

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

Phoenix Technologies Launches PC Industry's First Remote BIOS Debug and Validation StationProvides Easier Access to Phoenix Design Expertise; Speeds Time to Market for PC Board Manufacturers

SHANGHAI, China and MILPITAS, Calif., April 2, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- INTEL DEVELOPER FORUM -- Phoenix Technologies Ltd. , today announced the availability of the PC industry's first remote BIOS validation lab and test center. Called the Phoenix Remote Debug Station (RDS), this innovative lab is part of Phoenix's ongoing commitment to enabling customer success factors, including time to market and quality assurance through rapid access to the company's world-class design expertise and automated debug methodologies.

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The Phoenix RDS will be demonstrated at the Intel Developer Forum today and tomorrow in the Phoenix Technologies' Booth GE007. The demonstration will be based on an Intel reference board.

With the Phoenix RDS, customers can now bring their development boards to any local Phoenix office, where Phoenix BIOS experts will remotely connect to the board and immediately initiate the test and validation process. The RDS will result in significant time savings, allowing customers to reduce overall development costs and improve time to revenue.

"Phoenix's ability to remotely diagnose and resolve BIOS issues is an important capability," said Greg Crain, Director of Platform Applications Engineering in the Intel Digital Enterprise Group. "This capability can help accelerate the pace at which our customers deliver PC innovations based on new Intel technology."

"The Remote Debug Station is yet another milestone in our quality assurance and automation processes. It is another important example of our commitment to our customers' success and to enabling the innovation chain in today's PC ecosystem," said Dr. Gaurav Banga, CTO and SVP of Engineering at Phoenix Technologies. "Phoenix continues to set the standards for core systems software or BIOS, including the highest available level of testing and validation, all in an automatic fashion that reduces customer frustration with the validation process. Moving forward, we will expand this initiative to provide additional remote tests as well as on-site test/validation for the leading ODMs in the industry."

The automated validation and tests currently performed at the RDS include the following and more:

-- CPU Tests -- Memory Tests -- POST Tests -- BIOS Flash Tools Tests -- BIOS Boot (CD-ROM, HDD, Floppy, USB, Over LAN) Tests -- Power Management Tests -- WHQL Tests -- UEFI Tests -- BIOS Setup Utility Tests -- IPMI Tests -- MultibootXP Tests -- OS Installation tests -- OS functional states (standby, shutdown, restart, log-off) tests -- Console Redirection Tests -- xMENU Tests -- Device (IDE, SIO, USB, SYMBIOS) Tests -- BIOS Utilities Tests -- BIOS Performance Tests (system responsiveness, power management transitions, start-up time SMI handling time, etc)

For more information on Phoenix RDS, please visit: http://www.phoenix.com/en/Products/Browse+by+Products/Phoenix+Remote+Debug+Sta tion/default.htm

About Phoenix Technologies

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

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PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com Phoenix Technologies Ltd.

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

Phoenix Technologies Incorporates Framework Support Into Its Core Systems Software (BIOS) OfferingsPhoenix Extends Firmware Capabilities to Support Intel Framework Reference Codebase

SHANGHAI, China and MILPITAS, Calif., April 2, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- INTEL DEVELOPER FORUM -- Phoenix Technologies Ltd. , today announced support for the Intel Platform Innovation Framework (codename Tiano) in its primary core systems software offerings (BIOS products). The introduction of AwardCore Tiano and SecureCore Tiano assures Phoenix's OEM and ODM customers that Phoenix can meet their needs at every point in their transition from legacy BIOS implementations and drivers to more efficient and modular UEFI standard drivers and plug-ins.

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AwardCore Tiano will be on display at the Intel Developer Forum today and tomorrow in Phoenix Technologies' booth # GE007. The demonstration will be running on an Intel-based reference board.

"We provide a compelling technology advantage and business benefit to all our customers when it comes to bridging the gap between legacy BIOS and newer UEFI based systems. By providing a comprehensive suite of legacy, current and next-generation BIOS products, we are demonstrating our commitment to leading BIOS innovation within the PC ecosystem," said Dr. Gaurav Banga, CTO and SVP Engineering of Phoenix Technologies. "Our work with Intel to support Intel Platform Innovation Framework shows our continued drive to provide our customers with the most reliable, high-value products they need in the industry today, reducing their time-to-market and protecting their margins."

"With its new firmware, Phoenix Technologies offers a standards-based solution on Intel's Framework," said Jeff Griffen, Director of Platform Software Engineering, Software and Solutions Group, Intel Corporation. "By building on the Framework's modular, extensible and robust architecture, Phoenix helps meet a designer's need for simplified design firmware in the highly competitive embedded systems and desktop PC market segments."

Brian Chong, Chief of Product Planning at Wistron Corporation, said, "We are very pleased that Phoenix is shipping its new Framework-based solutions in addition to its existing line of firmware products. This gives us added flexibility, potential for faster time-to-market and a common firmware platform from Phoenix to begin development on. We have been collaborating with Phoenix for a long time and together we are committed to bringing the best-in-class PCs to market."

AwardCore Tiano is available now for PC OEMs and ODMs to evaluate and customize for desktop systems. SecureCore Tiano for mobile systems will ship later this quarter. Customers have the option of licensing the source code and development tools.

Also at IDF Shanghai, Phoenix Technologies is demonstrating its Remote Validation and Test Lab aimed at allowing PC makers to automate their debugging, testing and validation process, hence reducing their time-to-market.

For more information on AwardCore Tiano, please visit: http://www.phoenix.com/en/Products/Browse+by+Products/AwardCore+Tiano/default. htm

About Phoenix Technologies

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

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AT&T First to Introduce Microsoft Surface in Retail Stores to Enhance Mobile Shopping ExperienceFirst Commercial Microsoft Surface Launch to Begin April 17 in Select AT&T Stores With Expanded Deployment Planned Throughout 2008

LAS VEGAS, April 2, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. and Microsoft Corp. today announced a collaborative alliance that will transform the way consumers shop for mobile devices. AT&T will become the first company in the world to bring Microsoft Surface(TM) to life in a retail environment, giving customers the ability to explore their mobile worlds using touch and device-recognition technology.

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Microsoft Surface is the first commercially available surface computer from Microsoft. Beginning April 17, customers can experience Microsoft Surface in select AT&T retail locations, including stores in New York City, Atlanta, San Antonio and San Francisco. Based on the success and learning from these initial pilot deployments, plans for further expansion across AT&T's 2,200 U.S.-based retail stores will be determined.

Microsoft Surface is a 30-inch table-like display that gives individuals or multiple people the opportunity to interact with devices and content in a way that feels familiar -- by using touch, gestures and placement of devices on the display. In essence, it's a surface come to life for exploring, learning, sharing, creating, buying and much more.

AT&T plans to harness the power of Surface to provide its retail store visitors with unique opportunities to learn about the growing universe of mobile applications and devices. The interactive touch displays, which will work without a traditional mouse or keyboard, will allow customers to:

-- Learn. Customers can review features of a particular mobile device by simply placing it on the display. Surface will recognize the device and provide a graphical overview of its capabilities. Customers can place two devices side by side on the unit and easily compare their features. -- Explore. Customers can view interactive coverage maps at the national, state, local or street level, using simple touch and hand movement to scale and move the maps, determining a customer's coverage area. -- Customize. In the future, customers will be able to drag and drop ringtones, graphics, video and more by "grabbing" content with their hands from a menu on the display and "dropping" it into the phone.

In addition to these exciting features, AT&T and Microsoft will continue to collaborate on new and innovative ways to expand Surface capabilities in AT&T stores.

"We are thrilled to bring this groundbreaking new technology to our stores so that we can introduce customers to their mobile worlds in a very personal and easy way," said Ralph de la Vega, president and CEO, AT&T Mobility. "We look forward to working with Microsoft to continue developing new ways for our customers to learn about the ever-growing lineup of mobile devices and applications."

"Microsoft Surface transforms the retail environment from a transaction destination to a customer engagement destination," said Robbie Bach, president, Entertainment & Devices Division, Microsoft. "With innovative and intuitive ways of accessing information and digital content on Microsoft Surface, consumers now have an entirely new, unique and personalized shopping experience. We're excited to have AT&T bring this to life and be the first company showcasing Surface in its retail locations."

AT&T plans to unveil the new displays in stores in New York City, Atlanta, San Antonio and San Francisco on April 17, followed by additional stores in other markets based on the success of the first phase of deployment. Additional information on the launch is available online at http://www.att.com/surface.

About AT&T

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

About Microsoft Surface Computing

Microsoft Surface Computing brings to life a whole new way to interact with information that engages the senses, improves collaboration and empowers consumers. By utilizing the best combination of connected software, services and hardware, Microsoft is at the forefront of developing surface computing products that push computing boundaries, deliver new experiences that break down barriers between users and technology, and provide new opportunities for companies to engage with people. More information can be found at http://www.surface.com/.

About Microsoft

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

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RealNetworks Announces RealPlayer for Intel-based Mobile Internet DevicesNew RealPlayer for MID on Moblin-compliant Linux Provides One-Stop-Shop Media Player Solution

SHANGHAI, China, April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Intel Developer Forum 2008 -- From the Intel Developer Forum 2008 in Shanghai, digital entertainment services company RealNetworks(R), Inc. is announcing the upcoming availability of RealPlayer for MID for Intel Architecture-based Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs). RealPlayer for MID presents the first comprehensive solution for the delivery of digital media on Intel Architecture-based MIDs using Moblin-compliant Linux.

The new RealPlayer for MID is the first media player on this platform that, out of the box, is enabled to decode most popular and standard media formats (RealMedia, Windows Media, MP3, MPEG4, H.264, AAC, AAC+, VC-1 and Ogg). Real developed this technology in the Helix Community (http://www.helixcommunity.org/) where source code is available to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) who distribute the product.

"Mobile Internet Devices is an emerging growth category and will enable users to enjoy the best Internet experience in pocketable devices," said Shane Wall, vice president of Intel's Mobility Group and director of strategy and planning for the Ultra Mobility Group. "Our collaboration with Real to deliver an integrated solution encompassing a range of technology elements such as the Moblin-compliant Media Framework, Player, and Codecs will make it easier for our customers to deliver faster solutions to market."

A primary feature of the new RealPlayer for MID is a simplified business model that covers licensing, royalties and reports. In addition, the application delivers bundled codecs and the ability to play browser content or use the application as a stand-alone media player, while preserving battery life with codec implementations optimized for MIDs based on Intel Centrino(R) Atom(TM) processor technology. Further, the solution integrates easily and runs on Moblin-compliant operating systems.

"With the new RealPlayer for MID, OEMs using the Intel MID platform can license a single media player application from Real. This will save time and resources, alleviating the need to build an entire media stack in-house and license multiple decoders individually from patent holders," commented Jack Klingert, vice president of intellectual property licensing, RealNetworks. "Real also plans to develop upcoming versions that will provide an open application programming interface and enable premium content services."

Real will be showcasing RealPlayer for MID at the Intel Developer Forum in Shanghai, April 2-3, 2008.

RNWK-G ABOUT REALNETWORKS

RealNetworks, Inc. delivers digital entertainment services to consumers via PC, portable music player, home entertainment system or mobile phone. Real created the streaming media category in 1995 and has continued to lead the market with pioneering products and services, including: RealPlayer(R), the first mainstream media player to enable one-click downloading and recording of Internet video; the award-winning Rhapsody(R) digital music service, which delivers more than 1 billion songs per year; RealArcade(R), one of the largest casual games destinations on the Web; and a variety of mobile entertainment services, such as ringback tones, offered to consumers through leading wireless carriers around the world. RealNetworks' corporate information is located at http://www.realnetworks.com/company.

RealNetworks, RealArcade, Rhapsody, RealPlayer and the Real logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of RealNetworks, Inc. or its subsidiaries. All other trademarks, names of actual companies and products mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

RealNetworks, Inc.

CONTACT: Asia, Eric Suh of RealNetworks, +82-2-2014-5377,
eric.suh@ap.real.com; or US, Jennifer Humiston of Shift Communications,
+1-617-779-1812, jhumiston@shiftcomm.com, for RealNetworks; or Tiffany Dunning
of RealNetworks, +1-206-892-6733, tdunning@real.com; or Europe, Kevin Connor
of Axicom, +44-791-219-4237, Kevin.connor@axicom.com, for RealNetworks

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

Exar Introduces Industry-First Solution: Wireless Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter (UART)Eliminates Cables Easily for Both Serial or Parallel Interfaces With No Software Development Required

FREMONT, Calif., April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Exar Corporation released an industry-first wireless UART solution composed of two devices that can be used either as a chipset, or separately. The chipset solution includes the XR18W750 -- a wireless UART controller, and the XR18W753 -- an RF (868MHz to 956MHz) transceiver. Addressing the growing market evolution away from cabled to wireless connections, especially in industrial environments, the Exar solution increases equipment mobility, simplifies installations, and accelerates time to market. The wireless UART chipset can be designed onto existing boards, or integrated into add-on wireless adapter cards providing wireless capabilities to systems currently using serial cables. The XR18W753 can also be used separately with popular Microcontroller Units (MCUs) via a simple two-wire I2C interface. Point-of-Sale (POS), security systems, data collection, data monitoring and others no longer need to be connected by serial cables, as the Exar wireless UART solution can transmit and receive data in point-to-point, and point-to-multi-point environments.

"As the UART market leader, we are driving the technology and delivering to customers dynamic new options for their OEM products plus widening the innovation gap between Exar and other UART competitors," said Levent Ozcolak, vice president, Interface Product Line. "Exar's XR18W750/753 chipset offers a complete hardware and software solution that can either replace existing serial cable implementations, or upgrade any system currently using a UART and RS-232 or RS-485 transceiver."

Key Product Features

The XR18W753 is a single-chip RF transceiver designed to operate in license-free North American 915MHz ISM, European 868MHz SRD, and 950MHz to 956MHz bands for low-power, short-range wireless applications. Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technique is employed to provide robust data communication in signal congested RF environments. The device provides extensive hardware support for packet handling, data buffering, packet timing, RSSI, energy detection, link quality indication, clear channel assessment, FCS computation, and CRC detection. RF output power is programmable from -24 dBm to 0 dBm with a maximum data rate of 250Kbps.

The XR18W750 is a wireless UART controller with a two-wire I2C interface to the XR18W753 RF transceiver to complete Exar's wireless UART chipset solution. The XR18W750 supports both the parallel and serial interfaces to any host system thus providing flexibility for system designers to select their interface option. The XR18W750 includes an embedded 8051 microprocessor which provides the power to process the protocol framing for data transmission and to handle error processing. Internally, the XR18W750 has 4KB RAM for data processing. The XR18W750 also includes a 128-bit AES engine for data encoding and decoding.

"In addition to offering a complete wireless solution when used with the XR18W750, Exar's XR18W753 RF transceiver can interface independently with almost any incumbent MCU on existing boards," said Eric Nguyen, director strategic marketing, Interface Product Line. "It delivers for current or new platforms, a new level of design freedom and flexibility for OEMs that want to further differentiate their products by giving their customers the opportunity for early adoption of wireless systems."

Proprietary Firmware

The wireless UART chipset comes with Exar's proprietary firmware that supports several communication modes including point-to-point, point-to-multi-point, and broadcast. Point-to-point mode allows exclusive communication between two wireless UART chipsets, similar to RS-232 communication. Point-to-multipoint mode allows communication between multiple wireless UARTs within the same network, similar to an RS-485 network. Broadcast mode sends data to any wireless UART chipset that is within range.

Interface Products

Exar has one of the broadest portfolios of high-performance interface solutions including UARTs, serial transceivers -- RS-232, RS-485, and multi-protocol -- and integrated UART/transceiver combinations. For chip-to-chip or system-to-system connections, Exar's single and multi-channel interface ICs provides immediate competitive advantages to designers: low power, reduction in board space requirements, increased bandwidth capacity, and enhanced product features. Interface devices are found practically everywhere including point-of-sale (POS) terminals, digital televisions, industrial automation equipment, handheld devices, and networking environments.

Tools and Support

Evaluation boards, reference designs, software drivers and Exar's proprietary firmware for the wireless UART chipset are available. With the availability of these tools and Exar's application support line: uarttechsupport@exar.com, UART customers can accelerate implementation by eliminating driver development, testing and diagnostic procedures.

Prices, Packages, Availability and Additional Information

Samples of the XR18W750 and XR18W753 are available now. Both devices are in a 48-pin QFN package at 2.25V with 3.63V operation with 5V tolerant I/Os over the industrial temperature range. In 1k quantities the XR18W750/XR18W753 chipset is priced at $6.75. Additional information on the XR18W750 can be found at http://www.exar.com/Common/Content/ProductDetails.aspx?ID=XR18W750, and additional information on the XR18W753 can be found at http://www.exar.com/Common/Content/ProductDetails.aspx?ID=XR18W753. Additional information on other UART products can be found at http://www.exar.com/Common/Content/Product.aspx?Parent=1&ID=118.

About Exar

Exar Corporation is Powering Connectivity by delivering highly differentiated silicon solutions empowering products to connect. With distinctive knowledge in analog and digital technologies, Exar enables a wide array of applications such as portable devices, home media gateways, communications systems, and industrial automation equipment. Exar has locations worldwide providing real-time system-level support to drive rapid product innovation. For more information about Exar visit: http://www.exar.com/

Exar Corporation

CONTACT: Greg Kaufman, Marketing Communications of Exar Corporation,
+1-510-668-7000

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

Supermicro Unveils New SuperBlade(TM) and 1U Twin(TM) Servers at IDF 2008 in Shanghai93% Power Efficiency, 0.27 GFlops/Watt, and 7-Year Lifecycle

SHANGHAI, China, April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Intel Developer Forum -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. , a leader in application optimized, high-performance server and workstation solutions, today unveiled its latest SuperBlade(TM) and 1U Twin(TM) servers at the Intel Developer Forum in Shanghai (booth GS004). The new Intel(R) 5100 (San Clemente) chipset-based blade solutions deliver industry-leading performance-per-watt with ultra high-efficiency power supplies and a seven-year product lifecycle. As the Asian chair for the Climate Savers Computing Initiative (CSCI), Supermicro CEO and president, Charles Liang, will deliver an IDF gold sponsor session entitled, "High-Efficiency, Earth-Friendly, Application-Optimized Blade Solutions" today at 1pm in Room 3B, third floor, Shanghai International Convention Center.

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"For the ultimate in energy efficiency (93%*) and performance-per-watt (0.27 GFlops/watt*), Supermicro is introducing the new SBI-7425C blade server optimized for its new 14-blade 7U DatacenterBlade(TM) enclosure (SBE-714D), which is ideal for data center environments," said Charles Liang, CEO and president of Supermicro. "In addition, our new SBI-7125C blade server in the 10-blade 7U OfficeBlade(TM) enclosure (SBE-710Q) provides industry-leading energy efficiency and low-noise operation at less than 50dB, making it an excellent choice for office environments."

Both blade servers, the SBI-7125C and SBI-7425C, are based on the Intel San Clemente chipset and support up to 48GB of ECC registered DDR2 SDRAM. While the ultra-thin (1.2") SBI-7425C features three hot-plug 2.5" SAS/SATA drive trays, the SBI-7125C supports up to six hot-plug 2.5" SAS/SATA hard disk drives. Supermicro's Datacenter Blade, with 14 blade servers in 7U, provides up to 84 DP server nodes in a standard 42U rack.

Alternatively, for the best 1U data center solution, Supermicro's new 1U Twin(TM) 6015TC SuperServers feature two DP server nodes in a single chassis and a 780-watt (90%+*) high-efficiency power supply. This 0.5U density (84 server nodes in a standard 42U rack) makes these platforms an excellent choice for high-performance computing (HPC) clusters, server farms and other datacenters where space, cost, energy-efficiency and density are high priorities.

6015TC SuperServers support up to four hot-swap drives (two for each node) and up to 96GB memory (48GB per server node). Furthermore, each node features a full-bandwidth PCI-Express x16 slot for high-performance expansion card support. While the SuperServer 6015TC-T comes standard with twin sets of dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, the high-end SuperServer 6015TC-10G also includes twin 10Gb Ethernet ports for high-bandwidth connectivity.

These new Supermicro products, based on Intel's embedded roadmap technology, offer the benefit of a very long product lifecycle (up to seven years).

Supermicro Server Building Block Solutions(R) offer exceptional flexibility and features. For more information on Supermicro's complete line of server and workstation solutions, go to http://www.supermicro.com/.

About Super Micro Computer, Inc.

Supermicro emphasizes superior product design and uncompromising quality control to produce industry-leading serverboards, chassis and server systems. These Server Building Block Solutions provide benefits across many environments, including data center deployment, high-performance computing, high-end workstations, storage networks and standalone server installations. For more information on Supermicro's complete line of advanced motherboards, SuperServers, and optimized chassis, please visit http://www.Supermicro.com, email Marketing@Supermicro.com or call the San Jose, CA headquarters at +1 408-503-8000.

SMCI-F * Peak performance and power efficiency figures based on internal testing results.

Supermicro and Server Building Block Solutions are registered trademarks and 1U Twin, SuperBlade, DatacenterBlade and OfficeBlade are trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Supermicro Unveils New SuperBlade(TM) and 1U Twin(TM) Servers at IDF 2008 in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, China, April 2 /PRNewswire/ --

- 93% Power Efficiency, 0.27 GFlops/Watt, and 7-Year Lifecycle

Intel Developer Forum -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMCI), a leader in application optimized, high-performance server and workstation solutions, today unveiled its latest SuperBlade(TM) and 1U Twin(TM) servers at the Intel Developer Forum in Shanghai (booth GS004). The new Intel(R) 5100 (San Clemente) chipset-based blade solutions deliver industry-leading performance-per-watt with ultra high-efficiency power supplies and a seven-year product lifecycle. As the Asian chair for the Climate Savers Computing Initiative (CSCI), Supermicro CEO and president, Charles Liang, will deliver an IDF gold sponsor session entitled, "High-Efficiency, Earth-Friendly, Application-Optimized Blade Solutions" today at 1pm in Room 3B, third floor, Shanghai International Convention Center.

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"For the ultimate in energy efficiency (93%(i)) and performance-per-watt (0.27 GFlops/watt(i)), Supermicro is introducing the new SBI-7425C blade server optimized for its new 14-blade 7U DatacenterBlade(TM) enclosure (SBE-714D), which is ideal for data center environments," said Charles Liang, CEO and president of Supermicro. "In addition, our new SBI-7125C blade server in the 10-blade 7U OfficeBlade(TM) enclosure (SBE-710Q) provides industry-leading energy efficiency and low-noise operation at less than 50dB, making it an excellent choice for office environments."

Alternatively, for the best 1U data center solution, Supermicro's new 1U Twin(TM) 6015TC SuperServers feature two DP server nodes in a single chassis and a 780-watt (90%+(i)) high-efficiency power supply. This 0.5U density (84 server nodes in a standard 42U rack) makes these platforms an excellent choice for high-performance computing (HPC) clusters, server farms and other datacenters where space, cost, energy-efficiency and density are high priorities.

These new Supermicro products, based on Intel's embedded roadmap technology, offer the benefit of a very long product lifecycle (up to seven years).

About Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMCI)

SMCI-F

(i) Peak performance and power efficiency figures based on internal testing results.

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

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Microsoft dévoile les avancées du smartphone visant l'amélioration de la capacité à travailler et à se divertir grâce à un seul téléphone

LAS VEGAS, April 2 /PRNewswire/ --

- La société présente la nouvelle version d'Internet Explorer Mobile munie d'un navigateur Web offrant la mÃªme capacité que celui d'un ordinateur de bureau et lance la mise à jour du système d'exploitation Windows Mobile.

Microsoft Corp a annoncé aujourd'hui que Windows Mobile améliore les smartphones afin de mieux répondre à l'élargissement rapide des besoins professionnels et personnels des consommateurs. Lors de la CTIA Wireless 2008, la société a dévoilé la plus récente version d'Internet Explorer Mobile, qui permettra aux téléphones Windows Mobile de profiter d'un navigateur Web offrant la mÃªme capacité que celui d'un ordinateur de bureau. De plus, Microsoft a annoncé le lancement de Windows Mobile 6.1, une mise à jour de son logiciel Windows Mobile qui comprend de nouvelles fonctionnalités permettant de gagner du temps, de simplifier la navigation et la gestion de l'appareil, et d'améliorer les mesures de sécurité.

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<< Les consommateurs veulent un téléphone suffisamment flexible pour répondre à leurs besoins tout au long de la journée, qu'il s'agisse du travail ou de la vie quotidienne >>, a déclaré Robbie Bach, président de la division Entertainment and Devices de Microsoft. << Les innovations que nous avons ajoutées à notre logiciel Windows Mobile simplifieront en fin de compte la gestion de votre vie. >>

<< Microsoft prend les mesures nécessaires pour attirer un plus grand nombre de clients tout en abordant également les besoins complexes des entreprises en matière de technologie mobile >>, a affirmé Ben Bajarin, analyste chez Creative Strategies. << Internet Explorer Mobile et Windows Mobile 6.1 démontrent la capacité de Microsoft à exploiter ses technologies afin que ses clients et partenaires bénéficient d'innovations et d'avantages tangibles. >>

La version mise à jour d'Internet Explorer Mobile permet aux téléphones de bénéficier de la mÃªme qualité de navigation Web qu'un ordinateur de bureau

La nouvelle version d'Internet Explorer Mobile ajoute la capacité de consulter facilement les pages Web plein écran et les fichiers multimédias sur le Web à partir d'un smartphone. En tirant profit des technologies Internet Explorer 6 et en soutenant les normes établies de l'industrie et celles qui le seront prochainement, comme H.264, Adobe Flash et Microsoft Silverlight, la version mise à jour d'Internet Explorer Mobile permet aux consommateurs de profiter d'une riche expérience du Web mobile. Les partenaires de téléphonie mobile pourront se procurer la mise à jour au cours du troisième trimestre de 2008. On prévoit que les premiers téléphones Windows Mobile utilisant la nouvelle version seront disponibles d'ici la fin de 2008.

La mise à jour de Windows Mobile permet de profiter d'une expérience simplifiée

Windows Mobile 6.1 présente plusieurs mises à jour clés établies en fonction des retours de la clientèle, y compris la capacité à rendre l'information la plus importante facilement accessible au premier coup d'oeil, à configurer plus rapidement le téléphone et à profiter de fonctionnalités améliorées et adaptées à la petite taille de l'écran. De plus, lorsqu'il est associé au System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008 ou à l'Exchange Server 2007 SP1, Windows Mobile 6.1 permet aux professionnels des TI de profiter de la meilleure expérience de gestion des téléphones mobiles pour les entreprises.

Windows Mobile 6.1 aidera les consommateurs à profiter davantage de leurs téléphones en mettant à jour les aspects qui leur tiennent le plus à coeur. Grâce à Windows Mobile 6.1, les utilisateurs seront en mesure de :

-- Se tenir au courant et partager à partir d'un seul endroit. Consulter et répondre aux notifications comme les appels manqués, les prochains rendez-vous et les nouveaux messages à partir de l'écran d'accueil, écouter de la musique et partager des photos. -- S'activer en quelques minutes. Qu'il s'agisse de configurer une adresse de courrier électronique ou un casque d'écoute Bluetooth ou Wi-Fi, le nouveau centre << Getting Started >> rend l'expérience téléphonique intuitive et simple. -- Gagner du temps grâce à des fonctionnalités adaptées à la petite taille de l'écran. Identifier, supprimer ou déplacer facilement des groupes de messages, et faire le suivi des conversations par le biais de la messagerie texte thématique. Faire un zoom sur des parties du texte ou des images, ou visionner l'ensemble d'une page Web. -- Aider à protéger l'information commerciale. Le soutien destiné au Support for System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008 aide les administrateurs à gérer les téléphones de la mÃªme manière qu'un ordinateur fonctionnant sur Windows, ou à accéder aux données de l'entreprise qui pourraient se trouver derrière un pare-feu ; et le soutien destiné aux politiques mobiles avancées de l'Exchange Server 2007 SP1 aide les entreprises à gérer et à administrer la sécurité des téléphones tout en permettant aux consommateurs de trouver, de partager et d'utiliser l'information, peu importe l'endroit oÃ¹ ils se trouvent.

Pour de plus amples renseignements, veuillez consulter le http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2008/apr08/04-01EnterpriseMobilePR.m spx.

L'industrie accueille Windows Mobile 6.1 à bras ouverts

Des partenaires de partout dans le monde se sont engagés à mettre à jour ou à élargir leurs portefeuilles en y ajoutant Windows Mobile 6.1 à partir du deuxième trimestre de 2008, démontrant ainsi la forte demande de l'industrie pour des logiciels permettant l'utilisation d'un seul téléphone pour tous les aspects de la vie quotidienne.

<< Que ce soit pour voyager partout dans le monde, gérer l'horaire de leur famille ou rester en contact avec des collègues, les clients d'AT&T ont choisi les téléphones Windows Mobile car ils conviennent à leurs styles de vie >>, a déclaré Mike Woodward, vice-président de la division Business Data Service d'AT&T Mobility. << Nous avons l'intention de mettre à jour nos téléphones Windows Mobile les plus populaires afin d'offrir ces nouvelles capacités qui permettront à nos clients de tirer pleinement profit de leur expérience mobile à la maison comme au travail. >>

Parmi les autres partenaires, on compte Alltel Wireless, AT&T, ASUS, HP, HTC Corp, i-mate, Intermec Inc, Motorola, O2, Orange, Palm Inc, Pantech, Samsung, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications, Sprint, T-Mobile USA Inc, T-Mobile International Inc, T-Mobile Germany, TELUS, Toshiba, Verizon Wireless et Vodafone. Les nouveautés en matière de téléphones et de mises à jour annoncées aujourd'hui sont les suivantes :

-- Opérateurs de téléphonie mobile : -- Alltel Wireless : le HTC PPC6800 et le HTC Touch -- AT&T : le Samsung BlackJack II, le MOTO Q 9h global, le Pantech duo et le AT&T Tilt par HTC -- Sprint : Un nouveau Palm Treo et des mises à jour pour le Mogul par HTC, le Touch par HTC, le MOTO Q 9c et le Samsung ACE -- T-Mobile International : le T-Mobile MDA Ameo 16 GB et le T-Mobile MDA compact IV -- Fabricants d'appareils : -- ASUS : De nouveaux téléphones comprenant le P320, le ZX1, le P560 et le M536, et des mises à jour pour le P527, le P750 et le M930 -- HTC : Un nouveau Touch Dual pour les Ã‰tats-Unis et des mises à jour pour le AT&T Tilt, le Touch par HTC, le Mogul par HTC de Sprint et le TyTN II -- i-mate : le 8502, le 9502, le 8150 et le 6150 -- Intermec : le CN3 -- Motorola : le MOTO Q 9c, le MOTO Q 9h global, le MC70 et le MC9000 -- Pantech : le Pantech duo -- Samsung : le BlackJack II -- Toshiba : le Portégé G810 et le Portégé G910

Pour de plus amples renseignements sur Windows Mobile 6.1, veuillez consulter le http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/default.mspx; des renseignements sur le System Center Mobile Device Manager, offert à partir d'aujourd'hui, sont disponibles au http://www.microsoft.com/systemcenter/mobile/default.mspx.

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Supermicro dévoile ses nouveaux serveurs SuperBlade et 1U Twin au salon Intel Developer 2008 à Shanghai

SHANGHAI, Chine, April 2 /PRNewswire/ --

- 93 % d'efficacité énergétique, 0,27 GFlops/Watt et 7 ans de durée de vie

Salon Intel Developer Forum -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ : SMCI) un leader en applications optimisées, serveurs de haute performance et solutions pour stations graphiques a dévoilé aujourd'hui son tout dernier serveur SuperBlade ainsi que son serveur 1U Twin au salon Intel Developer de Shanghai (stand GS004). Les nouvelles solutions blade basées sur chipset Intel 5100 délivrent une performance par watt de niveau industriel avec d'alimentation de très haute efficacité ainsi qu'une durée de vie du produit de sept ans. Alors que l'Asie préside le CSCI (Climate Savers Computing Initiative), Charles Liang, CEO et président de Supermicro, organisera une session lors du salon Intel Developer intitulée << Haute efficacité, écologie, solutions Blade pour applications optimisées >> aujourd'hui à 13h00, salle 3B, au troisième étage, au Shanghai International Convention Center.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080401/AQTU017)

<< Pour une efficacité énergétique (93 %) et une performance par watt (0,2 7 GFlops/watt) optimales, Supermicro présente son nouveau serveur Blade SBI-7425C optimisé pour la nouvelle DatacenterBlade 14-blade dans un encente de 7U (SBE-714D), qui est idéal pour les environnements de bases de données >>, nous dit Charles Liang, CEO et président de Supermicro. << En plus de cela, notre nouveau serveur blade SBI-7125C OfficeBlade 10-blade dans un encente de 7U( SBE-710Q) fournit une efficacité énergétique de niveau industriel pour un niveau de son très bas à moins de 50dB, ce qui en fait un excellent choix pour une utilisation dans les bureaux. >>

Les serveurs Blade SBI-7125C et SBI-7425C sont tous deux basés sur le chipset Intel San Clemente et supportent plus de 48 GB d'ECC DDR2 SDRAM. Tandis que le très mince (1.2'') SBI-7425C se caractérise par trois emplacements de disques durs 2.5'' SAS/SATA extractibles à chaud, le SBI-7125C contient jusqu'à six emplacements de disques durs 2.5'' Sas/SATA extractibles à chaud. Les Datacenter Blade de Supermicro, avec 14 serveurs Blade dans 7U, permettent jusqu'à 84 DP noeuds de serveur dans un rack de 42U.

Autre alternative, pour la meilleure solution pour une base de données de 1U, les nouveaux SuperServeurs 1U Twin 6015TC de Supermicro présentent deux noeuds de serveur DP dans un seul châssis et une alimentation 780-watt à 90 %+* d'éfficacité.Cette densité de 0.5U (84 noeuds de serveur dans un rack standard de 42U) fait de ces plateformes un excellent choix pour de calculs intensive de haute performance (HPC) ;serveurs de sociétés et de centre de bases de données oÃ¹ l'espace, le coÃ»t, l'efficacité énergétique et la densités sont autant de priorités.

Les SuperServeurs 6015TC supportent jusqu'à quatre emplacements de disques durs extractibles à chaud (deux pour chaque noeud) et jusqu'à 96GB de mémoire (48GB par noeud de serveur). De plus, chaque noeud est caractérisé par un emplacement de PCI-Express x16 pour des cartes d'extension de haute performance. Alors que le SuperServeur 6015TC est équipé d'office avec des sets jumeaux de ports duo Gigabits Ethernet, le SuperServeur 6015TC-10GB inclut également des ports Ethernet de 10 GB pour une grande connectivité de bande passante.

Les nouveaux produits Supermicro basés sur la technologie chipset Intel, offrent le bénéfice d'une très longue durée de vie selon Roadmpa Intel. (jusqu'à sept ans).

Les solutions de modules de serveurs Supermicro offrent une flexibilité et des avantages exceptionnels. Pour plus d'informations sur la gamme complète des solutions de serveurs Supermicro, veuillez consulter le site www.supermicro.com.

Concernant Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ : SMCI)

Etabli en 1993, Supermicro s'est concentré sur la conception de produits au design supérieur et sur la mise en place d'un contrôle qualité rigoureux afin de produire des cartes mères, châssis et serveurs de haute gamme. Ses modules de serveurs apportent des bénéfices dans de nombreux domaines, incluant des centres de bases de données, des calculs intensifs, des stations graphiques de haut niveau, de stockage et installations de serveurs. Pour plus d'informations sur la gamme complète des cartes-mères, SuperServeurs et châssis Supermicro, veuillez consulter le site www.supermicro.com ou écrire à l'adresse suivante : marketing@supermicro.com ou encore téléphoner au +1-408-503-8000, ligne standard du siège Supermicro à San Jose CA USA.

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Michael Kalodrich de Super Micro Computer, Inc., +1-408-503-8063, michaelk@supermicro.com; Photo: NewsCom:http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080401/AQTU017, AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org, PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com

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