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Advanced Energy to Report First Quarter 2008 Financial Results

FORT COLLINS, Colo., April 8, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. will release first quarter 2008 financial results on Wednesday, April 23, 2008. Management's quarterly company update will be held on April 23rd beginning at 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time/5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

To participate in the live conference call, dial 888-713-4717 approximately 5 minutes prior to the start of the meeting, and an operator will connect you to the conference call. International participants may dial 706-634-7937. Participants will need to provide the operator with the conference pass code 42737664.

A live and archived webcast of the call will also be available on the company's website. To access the webcast, visit the Investor Relations section of Advanced Energy's corporate website at http://ir.advanced-energy.com/, and link to the Q108 Webcast on the Investor Relations Home Page. The archived webcast will be available at the same location approximately 2 hours following the end of the event.

Replay Information: A telephone replay may be accessed for 48 hours following the event. To access the replay, dial 800-642-1687 or 706-645-9291 and enter the conference pass code 42737664.

About Advanced Energy(R)

Advanced Energy(R) develops innovative power and control technologies that drive high-growth, plasma thin-film manufacturing processes worldwide, including semiconductors, flat panel displays, data storage products, solar cells, architectural glass, and other advanced product applications. Advanced Energy(R) also develops grid connect inverters for the solar energy market.

AE is a publicly held company traded on Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol AEIS. For more information, go to http://www.advanced-energy.com/.

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CONTACT: Annie Leschin or Brooke Deterline, +1-970-407-6555, ir@aei.com,
both of Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.

Web site: http://www.advanced-energy.com/

Spansion Provides Preliminary First Quarter 2008 Net Sales Results

SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 8, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Spansion Inc. , the world's largest pure-play provider of Flash memory solutions, today announced that preliminary net sales for the three months ended March 30, 2008 are expected to be approximately $570 million compared with the company's previously provided outlook of $580 million to $640 million. The net sales shortfall was primarily a result of weak business conditions in China during the quarter. Outside of China, net sales and pricing were generally in line with the company's expectations.

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The company will provide greater detail on its regular first quarter earnings conference call. The call is scheduled for Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 1:30pm PT/4:30pm ET. A live audio-only web cast of the call will be made available on the Investor Relations section of the company's web site at http://www.spansion.com/.

About Spansion

Spansion is a leading Flash memory solutions provider, dedicated to enabling, storing and protecting digital content in wireless, automotive, networking and consumer electronics applications. Spansion, previously a joint venture of AMD and Fujitsu, is the largest company in the world dedicated exclusively to designing, developing, manufacturing, marketing and selling Flash memory solutions. For more information, visit http://www.spansion.com/.

Cautionary Statement

This release contains forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the Spansion's expectation of first quarter fiscal 2008 financial results. Investors are cautioned that the forward-looking statements in this release involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the company's current expectations. Risks that the company considers to be the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements include the possibility that demand for the company's Flash memory products will be lower than currently expected; that average selling prices may decline; loss of key intellectual property arrangements creates a greatly increased risk of patent or other intellectual property infringement claims; the high cyclicality of the Flash memory market which has experienced severe downturns; that Spansion may not be effective in expense reduction efforts; the merger with Saifun may not result in benefits that Spansion anticipates as a result of integration or other challenges; that political, economic and military conditions in Israel may adversely affect Saifun's and Spansion's business; the acquisition of Saifun may result in a loss of Saifun's licensees or Spansion's customers; that Spansion may not realize the expected value of Saifun's NROM technology; that OEMs will increasingly choose NAND-based Flash memory products over the company's MirrorBit architecture-based Flash memory products for their applications; that the company has a significant amount of debt, and such debt could subject us to restrictive covenants; that the company may not achieve facilities and capacity implementation schedules as a result of factors such as insufficient cash flows and unavailable external financing; that the company may lose a key customer, or experience a reduction of demand from a key customer; that the company will not successfully develop, introduce and commercialize new products and technologies or to accelerate our product development cycle; that competitors may introduce new memory or other technologies that may make our Flash memory products uncompetitive or obsolete; that the company may fail to successfully develop next generation products; that the company may experience manufacturing constraints or fail to achieve manufacturing efficiencies; customers' ability to change booked orders may lead to excess inventory; that the company's investments in research and development may not lead to timely improvements in technology; and intellectual property claims or litigation could cause the company to incur substantial costs or pay substantial damages or prohibit sales of its products. The company urges investors to review in detail the risks and uncertainties in the company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including but not limited to the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2007. The company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements or information included in this press release.

Spansion(R), the Spansion logo, MirrorBit(R), MirrorBit(R) Eclipse(TM), ORNAND(TM), ORNAND2(TM), HD-SIM(TM) and combinations thereof, are trademarks of Spansion LLC in the U.S. and other countries. Other names used are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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CONTACT: Investors, Linda Rothemund of Market Street Partners,
+1-415-445-3236, linda@marketstreetpartners.com, for Spansion Inc.; or Press,
Courtney Brigham of Spansion, +1-408-616-5056

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

iSECUREtrac Announces Annual Meeting to be Held April 30, 2008 in Omaha, NE

OMAHA, Neb., April 8, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- iSECUREtrac Corp. (BULLETIN BOARD: ISEC) , an industry leader in electronic monitoring solutions, announced today that its annual stockholders meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at the Omaha Marriott Hotel, 10220 Regency Circle, Omaha, NE at 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.

The Company previously reported that total revenue for the year ending December 31, 2007 was up 9% to $8.8 million, from $8.1 million the prior year. Recurring revenue from the leasing of monitoring systems and related services was $8.4 million, up 13% from $7.4 million in 2006. The Company reported a net loss of $7.2 million, compared to a net loss of $5.4 million for 2006. The increase in net loss was primarily due to higher than customary expenses to cover management restructuring and Sarbanes-Oxley. In addition, litigation and settlement costs related to a patent infringement lawsuit added $1.1 million in 2007 expenses.

"Our financial performance in 2007 was disappointing," said Peter Michel, President and CEO. "However, it would be a mistake to ignore the significant achievements we made last year which are not reflected in our financial results. For example, we added three exceptionally qualified executives and, in the fourth quarter, accelerated the roll-out of our new System 5000. Our annual meeting will provide shareholders and investors the opportunity to meet our new executive team, see the new System 5000 and learn why we are so optimistic concerning our prospects in 2008 and beyond."

Annual Shareholder Meeting

Please join President and CEO Peter Michel, CFO Lincoln Zehr, VP Sales and Marketing Bob Bierman and Director of Engineering Rich Snider on Wednesday, April 30, 2008. The Company will discuss the electronic monitoring market, the Company's year-end 2007 results, and prospects for 2008 and beyond. Details for the meeting are as follows:

Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 Time: 2:00 PM Central (3:00 PM Eastern) Location: Marriott Omaha Address: 10220 Regency Circle Omaha, NE 68114 USA Telephone: 1-402-399-9000 (Marriott)

If you need directions to the Marriott Omaha or have any questions regarding the annual meeting please call iSECUREtrac at 402-537-0022.

About iSECUREtrac

iSECUREtrac Corp. provides electronic monitoring systems, client management software and supplemental services for use in community supervision. The Company's rich stream of reliable data concerning a client's location, movement and status better enables effective compliance management and positive behavior modification. Visit http://www.isecuretrac.com/ for more information.

Safe Harbor

This press release contains forward-looking statements that, if not verifiable historical fact, may be viewed as forward-looking statements that could predict future events or outcomes with respect to iSECUREtrac Corp. and its business. The predictions embodied in these statements will involve risks and uncertainties and, accordingly, iSECUREtrac's actual results may differ significantly from the results discussed or implied in such forward-looking statements.

iSECUREtrac Corp.

CONTACT: Jeff Durski of iSECUREtrac Corp., +1-402-537-0022,
jdurski@isecuretrac.com

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

Interplay Releases 2007 Earnings; New Web Site Launch ImminentMassively Multiplayer Online Game, Sequels Seen as Key to Resurgence

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., April 8, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Interplay Entertainment Corp. (BULLETIN BOARD: IPLY) recently announced its earnings for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, and its plan for the company going forward.

Net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2007 were $6,001,000, an increase of 520 percent compared to the same period in 2006.

The Company reported net income of $5.86 million, or $.059 per basic share and $.057 per diluted share, compared to net income of $3.08 million, or $.032 per basic and diluted share, in the same period last year. The net income reported in the twelve-month period of this year was primarily the result of the recording of $5,750,000 in income from recognition of the sale of the "Fallout" intellectual property.

In addition to reporting the annual results, the company also pointed to its two-pronged growth strategy. First, management is working to secure funding for the development of a Massively Multiplayer Online Game (MMOG) based on the popular "Fallout" franchise. Interplay sold "Fallout" in 2007 while obtaining a license back, under certain conditions, to create and develop a "Fallout" MMOG.

At the same time, the company will leverage its portfolio of gaming properties by creating sequels to some of its most successful games, including Earthworm Jim, Dark Alliance, Descent, and MDK.

The company has recently reinitiated its in-house game development studio, and is hiring game developers.

Interplay Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Herve Caen said, "2007 set the foundation for our growth strategy. Going forward, we have the vision, unique intellectual property, and low debt and operational costs to help us pursue financing for our various projects. Our new Website will streamline our ability to communicate development progress with the public, share brand information with the fans and support our customers."

About Interplay

Founded in 1983, Interplay Entertainment is a developer, publisher and licensor of video game software headquartered in Southern California. Interplay is best known for its successful titles in the Role-Playing Game (RPG) genre with hit series like "Fallout" and "Baldur's Gate." The company has produced and licensed titles for many of the most popular interactive entertainment software platforms in the action/arcade, adventure/RPG and strategy/puzzle categories. Its portfolio of well-recognized Intellectual Properties includes Battlechess, Clayfighter, Dark Alliance, Descent, Earthworm Jim, Freespace, Giants, Messiah, MDK, Run Like Hell, Sacrifice and others.

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995:

Statements contained in this release except for historical information are forward-looking statements that are based on current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, words such as "may," "will," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "could," "estimate," or "continue" or the negative or other variations thereof or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties inherent in such statements may cause actual future events or results to differ materially and adversely from those described in the forward-looking statements. Specifically, there can be no assurance that the Company will complete a financing transaction, or any other strategic transaction on favorable terms or at all. Additional important factors that may cause a difference between projected and actual results for the Company are discussed in the Company's filings from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to the Company's annual reports on Form 10-K, subsequent quarterly filings on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K.

The Company disclaims any obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements that may be made from time to time by it or on its behalf.

Interplay Entertainment Corp.

CONTACT: Luke Haase, +1-231-932-0400, for Interplay Entertainment Corp.

TRM Corporation's Auditors Expressed Going-Concern Qualification

PORTLAND, Ore., April 8, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TRM Corporation announced today that in its 2007 financial statements included in the Company's Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2008, the audit opinion of McGladrey & Pullen, LLP contained an explanatory paragraph raising a question about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. The Company's 2006 financial statements included a similar statement from its then auditors PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

NASDAQ rules require a listed company to publicly announce whenever a Form 10-K includes an audit opinion containing an explanatory paragraph raising a question about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.

About TRM

TRM Corporation is a consumer services company that primarily provides convenience ATM services in high-traffic consumer environments. TRM's ATM customer base is widespread, with retailers throughout the United States. TRM operates the second largest non-bank ATM network in the United States.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements made in this news release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking statement. Specifically, there are a number of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements, such as consumer demand for our services; access to capital; changes in interest rates; maintaining satisfactory relationships with our banking partners; our ability to continue to reduce attrition in our existing ATM estate and to add new ATMs; technological change; our ability to control costs and expenses; competition and our ability to successfully implement our acquisition strategy. Additional information on these factors, which could affect our financial results, is included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 under the caption "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in such report. Finally, there may be other factors not mentioned above or included in our SEC filings that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Undue reliance should not be placed on any forward-looking statement, which reflects management's analysis only as of the date of the statement. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or developments, except as required by applicable law.

TRM Corporation

CONTACT: Ashley Ammon MacFarlane, or Brian Prenoveau, CFA, both of ICR,
Inc., +1-203-682-8200, for TRM Corporation

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

Wireless Phone Users in Missouri's Southern Lincoln and Northern St. Charles Counties Now Experience Even Clearer Reception and Fewer Dropped CallsVerizon Wireless Activates Cell Sites in Hawk Point, Old Monroe and St. Paul, Mo.

TROY, Mo., April 8, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless, the only major carrier with a 30-day network test-drive pledge that pays for calls if a customer isn't satisfied and switches to another carrier, has activated three new cell sites in Hawk Point, Old Monroe and St. Paul that expand network coverage and increase capacity, enabling more customers to use their wireless phones concurrently to make calls; send and receive email and text, picture and video messages; and download games and ringtones while enjoying clearer reception and fewer dropped calls.

These new cell sites improve Verizon Wireless' voice and data network in Hawk Point, Old Monroe and St. Paul, and along key roadways in those communities-such as Missouri highways 47 and 79-which serve as arteries to Troy, Mo., and link Lincoln, Warren and St. Charles counties. Specifically, Verizon Wireless customers will experience better coverage in the Hawk Point area encompassed by state highways O and J, Hickory Lick Road, and the Truxton, Mo., intersection on Missouri Highway A. Enhanced coverage in the Old Monroe area spans north to Missouri Highway 47, south to State Route Y and west to Ethlyn Road. The St. Paul cell site improves coverage in the town itself and radiates outward-strengthening Verizon Wireless' network along Missouri Highway 79 as it passes from Lincoln County into St. Charles County, with a southernmost reach near the Hoff Road/Summit Estates area.

"These network enhancements reflect our ongoing commitment to meet the growing needs of our customers and to provide them with the reliable, high quality service they expect from Verizon Wireless," said Lou Sigillo, president-Kansas/Missouri Region, Verizon Wireless.

Reliable service is fundamental to customer loyalty, and Verizon Wireless boasts the highest customer loyalty in the industry. During the fourth quarter of 2007, only 1.2 percent of its customers disconnected their service, a figure well below the industry average.

"The value we offer our customers is closely tied to our industry-leading customer retention," Sigillo said. "Wireless consumers today understand that value is not defined by price alone. A major reason our customers choose Verizon Wireless and stay with us is because we offer the nation's most reliable network."

These three new cell sites in Lincoln and St. Charles counties are part of Verizon Wireless' continual effort to expand coverage, increase capacity and enhance the quality of its wireless voice and data network in Missouri and throughout the country. Verizon Wireless has invested $44 billion since it was formed -- $5.5 billion on average every year -- to increase the coverage and capacity of its national network and to add new services. More than $79 million of this investment was spent in Missouri in 2007.

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.

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Cheryl Bini Armbrecht, Cheryl.Bini@verizonwireless.com, or
Brenda Hill, Brenda.Hill@verizonwireless.com, both of Verizon Wireless,
+1-314-920-4444; or Caroline Villanueva, +1-314-725-5645,
Caroline@sequel-llc.com, for Verizon Wireless

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

Anixter International Announces First Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call

GLENVIEW, Ill., April 8, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Anixter International Inc. , the world's leading distributor of communication products, electrical and electronic wire & cable and a leading distributor of fasteners and other small parts ("C" Class inventory components) to Original Equipment Manufacturers, today announced that it will report final results for the first quarter of 2008 on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008, and broadcast a conference call to discuss these results at 9:30 am central time.

The call will be Webcast by CCBN and can be accessed at Anixter's Website at http://www.anixter.com/webcasts. The Webcast also will be available over CCBN's Investor Distribution Network to both institutional and individual investors. Individual investors can listen to the call through CCBN's individual investor center at http://www.companyboardroom.com/, or by visiting any of the investor sites in CCBN's Individual Investor Network (such as America Online's Personal Finance Channel and Fidelity.com). Institutional investors can access the call via CCBN's password-protected event management site, StreetEvents (http://www.streetevents.com/). The Webcast will be archived on all of these sites for 30 days.

About Anixter

Anixter International is the world's leading distributor of communication products, electrical and electronic wire & cable and a leading distributor of fasteners and other small parts ("C" Class inventory components) to Original Equipment Manufacturers. The company adds value to the distribution process by providing its customers access to 1) innovative inventory management programs, 2) more than 400,000 products and over $1 billion in inventory, 3) 220 warehouses with more than 6 million square feet of space, and 4) locations in 249 cities in 49 countries. Founded in 1957 and headquartered near Chicago, Anixter trades on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AXE.

Additional information about Anixter is available on the Internet at

http://www.anixter.com/

Anixter International Inc.

CONTACT: Dennis Letham, Chief Financial Officer of Anixter International
Inc., +1-224-521-8601; or investors, Chris Kettmann of Ashton Partners,
+1-312-553-6716, for Anixter International Inc.

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

Brocade Collaborates With Intel to Deliver Fibre Channel over Ethernet SolutionsBrocade FCoE technology to utilize high-performance Intel hardware as foundation for new FCoE capabilities

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 8, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Brocade(R) , the leader in data center networking solutions that help enterprises connect and manage their information, announced today that it will be working with Intel Corporation to deliver next-generation server adapters for evolving data center networks. Brocade will provide its storage networking software technology and expertise, along with Intel's 10 Gigabit Enhanced Ethernet server adapter hardware, to deliver high-performance Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) server connectivity. Today's announcement further advances the Brocade Data Center Fabric (DCF) architecture for high performance, multiprotocol data center networks.

The Brocade approach will provide customers with a new server connectivity option to seamlessly protect and extend their current investments in Storage Area Networks (SANs). The evolving FCoE standard is currently being worked on and supported by more than 15 Fibre Channel Industry Association (FCIA) members, including Brocade. FCoE offers a new choice for consolidated server I/O connectivity in the data center, which will result in a greater quantity of servers having access to the well-understood benefits of storage networks. Customer benefits of this technology will include:

-- Seamless extension and protection of existing storage investments -- Lower, long-term operating costs via consolidated connectivity and management -- A management model consistent with that used in today's SANs -- A unified data center fabric that meets the reliability, latency, and performance requirements for storage and broader data center connectivity -- Additional server connectivity options for more cost-effective data center networking -- A reduction in multiple server I/O and parallel network infrastructure commonly used in data centers

The FCoE standard is currently being worked on in the INCITS Fibre Channel (T11) Technical Committee and is expected to be completed in the second half of 2008. Additional information on FCoE is available on the T11 Web site at http://www.t11.org/.

"Our collaboration with Intel brings together Brocade's expertise in Fibre Channel with Intel's strength in Ethernet adapters to enable the consolidation of server I/O into a unified data center fabric," said Madhu Matta, Vice President of the Brocade Server Connectivity Division. "The solution will give our customers a choice to enable greater consolidation of server connectivity while preserving the benefits of their current storage networking and data center infrastructure."

"Intel believes that unified fabric over Ethernet will further simplify the virtualized data center," said Tom Swinford, General Manager of Intel's LAN Access Division. "The enhanced Ethernet features in Intel's 10 Gigabit Ethernet adapters will help enable Brocade's solution to provide the reliable, high-performance server connectivity that our LAN and SAN customers are seeking."

The products and technology resulting from this collaboration will be available in early 2009.

About Brocade

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

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

Brocade

CONTACT: Media Relations, Michelle Lindeman, +1-408-333-5319,
michelle.lindeman@brocade.com, or Investor Relations, Alex Lenke,
+1-408-333-6758, alenke@brocade.com, both of Brocade; or Ian Yellin of Ogilvy
PR, +1-415-677-2714, ian.yellin@ogilvypr.com

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

ANADIGICS Earnings Conference Call to Be Webcast April 22, 2008

WARREN, N.J., April 8, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ANADIGICS, Inc. , a leading supplier of wireless and broadband communications solutions, will host a conference call to review first quarter 2008 financial results and provide forward-looking guidance on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. (EDT). The conference call will be web cast live on the Company's web site at http://www.anadigics.com/investors

A telephone playback of the conference call will be available approximately one hour after the call's completion and can be accessed by dialing 800-695-0974. The playback will be available until Tuesday April 29, 2008.

ANADIGICS will distribute first quarter 2008 financial results at approximately 4:00 p.m. (EDT) on Tuesday, April 22, 2008.

About ANADIGICS, Inc.

ANADIGICS, Inc. is a leading provider of semiconductor solutions in the rapidly growing broadband wireless and wireline communications markets. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Warren, NJ, the company's award-winning products include power amplifiers, tuner integrated circuits, active splitters, line amplifiers, and other components, which can be sold individually or packaged as integrated radio frequency and front end modules. For more information, visit http://www.anadigics.com/.

Except for historical information contained herein, this press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, order rescheduling or cancellation, changes in customers' forecasts of product demand, timely product and process development and protection of the associated intellectual property rights, individual product pricing pressure, variation in production yield, changes in estimated product lives, difficulties in obtaining components and assembly and test services needed for production of integrated circuits, change in economic conditions of the various markets the Company serves, as well as the other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007. Actual results could differ materially from the Company's forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements can generally be identified as such because the context of the statement will include words such as "believe", "anticipate", "expect", or words of similar import. Similarly, statements that describe the Company's future plans, objectives, estimates, or goals are forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results and developments to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such statements include those factors discussed herein.

ANADIGICS, Inc.

CONTACT: Thomas Shields of ANADIGICS, Inc., +1-908-412-5995,
tshields@anadigics.com

Web site: http://www.anadigics.com/
http://www.anadigics.com/investors

McClatchy to Webcast First Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call

SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 8, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The McClatchy Company announced today that its first quarter earnings conference call will be accessible live to the media and general public via Internet webcast and through listen-only, dial-in conference lines.

The conference call will be held on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at noon Eastern, 9:00 a.m. Pacific time. McClatchy's earnings announcement will be released to newswire services before the market opens on April 23. The full text of the announcement and the financial tables also will be available on McClatchy's website.

The live webcast and press release will be accessible through http://www.mcclatchy.com/ and an archive of the webcast will be available for future reference.

In addition, McClatchy will provide access to the Noon conference call through listen-only, dial-in conference lines. To gain access to the call, dial 1-877-278-1205 at least ten minutes prior to the scheduled start of the call. The call conference ID is 42781303.

About McClatchy

The McClatchy Company is the third largest newspaper company in the United States, with 30 daily newspapers, approximately 50 non-dailies, and direct marketing and direct mail operations. McClatchy also operates leading local websites in each of its markets which extend its audience reach. The websites offer users information, comprehensive news, advertising, e-commerce and other services. Together with its newspapers and direct marketing products, these interactive operations make McClatchy the leading local media company in each of its premium high growth markets. McClatchy-owned newspapers include The Miami Herald, The Sacramento Bee, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, The Kansas City Star, The Charlotte Observer, and The (Raleigh) News & Observer.

McClatchy also has a portfolio of premium digital assets. The company owns and operates McClatchy Interactive, an interactive operation that provides websites with content, publishing tools and software development. McClatchy owns 14.4% of CareerBuilder, the nation's largest online job site, and owns 25.6% of Classified Ventures, a newspaper industry partnership that offers two of the nation's premier classified websites: the auto website, cars.com, and the rental site, apartments.com. McClatchy is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol MNI.

The McClatchy Company

CONTACT: Elaine Lintecum of The McClatchy Company, +1-916-321-1846,
elintecum@mcclatchy.com

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

Vocus to Announce First Quarter 2008 Results on April 22, 2008

LANHAM, Md., April 8, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Vocus, Inc. , a leading provider of on-demand software for public relations management, today announced that it will issue its earnings release for the first quarter of 2008 on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. ET. Vocus will also host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss the company's financial results.

Investors are invited to listen to a live audio web cast of the conference call on the Company's investor relations website at http://onlinepressroom.net/vocus/ir/webcast/.

A replay of the web cast will be available approximately one hour after the conclusion of the call and will remain available for 30 calendar days following the conference call. An audio replay of the conference call will also be available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call. The replay will remain available until May 6, 2008 at 11:59 p.m. ET and can be accessed by dialing (800) 642-1687 or (706) 645-9291 and entering conference number 31343355.

About Vocus, Inc.

Vocus, Inc. is a leading provider of on-demand software for public relations management. Our web-based software suite helps organizations of all sizes to fundamentally change the way they communicate with both the media and the public, optimizing their public relations and increasing their ability to measure its impact. Our on-demand software addresses the critical functions of public relations including media relations, news distribution and news monitoring. We deliver our solutions over the Internet using a secure, scalable application and system architecture, which allows our customers to eliminate expensive up-front hardware and software costs and to quickly deploy and adopt our on-demand software. Vocus is used by more than 2,400 organizations worldwide and is available in five languages. Vocus is based in Lanham, MD with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information please visit http://www.vocus.com/ or call 800.345.5572.

This release contains "forward-looking" statements that are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are predictive in nature, that depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, or that include words such as "may," "will," "expects," "projects," "anticipates," "estimates," "believes," "intends," "plans," "should," "seeks," and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual future results to differ materially from those projected or contemplated in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may be significantly impacted by certain risks and uncertainties described in Vocus' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Vocus, Inc.

CONTACT: Robin Lane of Vocus, Inc., +1-301-683-6022

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

Energenx Enters Into Agreement With Renaissance Charge to Undertake Test Market on First Three Products

POST FALLS, Idaho, April 8, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Energenx, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: EENX) , an Idaho-based electronics company engaged in the development of innovative battery charging technology, announced today that it entered into an agreement with Renaissance Charge, LLC to launch a test marketing program for three innovative products. The first product, currently available, is the model RC-2A12-2, a 12-volt lead-acid battery charger with rejuvenating characteristics. The product is designed to improve electrochemical energy transfer in the battery; extend the lives of new batteries, and increase the capacity of older batteries, previously unable to be adequately charged by conventional means. Rick Friedrich, of Renaissance Charge, states that, "The preliminary results, as of this date validate that this new technology can significantly reduce both the costs and the environmental impacts of prematurely discarding highly sulfated batteries."

John Bedini, VP of Research & Development at Energenx, Inc. echoed his enthusiasm, "As a company committed to the discovery, research and development of battery charging systems, we are very encouraged with the initial results of the test marketing and the feedback of the individuals currently using the new Energenx charging systems. The initial data validates the new technology in the field and confirms that consumers will help to reduce the amount of unnecessary waste of premature recycling." Interested parties can receive more information on these products at both http://www.r-charge.com/ and http://www.energenx.com/. Energenx is looking forward to expanding the test market program with Renaissance Charge and making the transition into commercial sales, marketing, and distribution program.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from the events or results described in the forward-looking statements, including risks or uncertainties related to the ability of Energenx to raise substantial additional financing, to complete clinical development of Energenx products, and the ability of the company to successfully develop and market Energenx products and technologies. These statements represent the judgment of management as of this date and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could materially affect the company. Energenx undertakes no obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to such forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect recent events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Energenx, Inc.

CONTACT: Gary Bedini, Pres. & CEO, Corporate Communications of Energenx,
Inc., +1-208-665-5583, fax, +1-208-665-5557

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

Two New Directors Elected to Spectrum Control Board

FAIRVIEW, Pa., April 8, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Spectrum Control, Inc. , a leading designer and manufacturer of electronic control products and systems, today announced the election of two new Directors to its Board. At the Company's Annual Shareholder Meeting on April 7, 2008, Bernard C. Bailey and George J. Behringer were each elected to their first terms on the Company's Board of Directors.

Mr. Bailey's career spans over two decades of management experience in high technology and security industries. He is the founder, President and CEO of Paraquis Solutions, LLC, a strategy and organizational consulting firm focused on large and mid-size companies. He also serves as Chairman of the Board of Lasercard Corporation and as a director for Telos Corporation, a Virginia-based defense contractor. Mr. Bailey served on active duty for eight years as an officer in the US Navy, eventually retiring as a Captain from the US Naval Reserve. Mr. Bailey's educational background includes an undergraduate degree from the United States Naval Academy, a Masters Degree in Engineering from the University of California - Berkeley, a Masters Degree in Systems Management from the University of Southern California and an MBA in Finance from George Washington University.

Mr. Behringer is a graduate of Gannon University with a BS degree in Accounting. Throughout his distinguished business career he was a practicing Certified Public Accountant, serving for ten years as the Managing Partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers Nebraska practice. For the five years preceding his retirement from public practice in 2002, Mr. Behringer lived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and was a partner with PricewaterhouseCoopers Middle East practice, where he was the region's Risk Management Partner and Quality Review Partner. He is currently a member of Gannon University's Board of Trustees and a member of its Audit Subcommittee and its Finance, Audit and Facilities Committee. Mr. Behringer is also a former member of the Board of Directors of America First Apartment Investors, Inc., where he served as Chairperson of the Audit Committee and member of the Compensation Committee.

Gerald A. Ryan, Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors, commented, "Mr. Bailey and Mr. Behringer each possess a broad range of business experience. With their finance and management expertise, they will undoubtedly be valuable additions to our existing Board of Directors. I look forward to working with both Bernard and George, as well as our other Directors, in our continuing commitment to dynamic growth and enhanced shareholder value for Spectrum Control," Mr. Ryan concluded.

About Spectrum Control

Spectrum Control, Inc. designs and manufacturers a wide range of components and systems used to condition, regulate, transmit, receive, or govern electronic performance. The Company's largest markets are military/defense and communications equipment, with applications in secure communications, smart weapons and munitions, countermeasures for improvised explosive devices, missile defense systems, wireless base stations, broadband switching gear, servers and global positioning systems. For more information about Spectrum Control and its products, please visit the Company's website at http://www.spectrumcontrol.com/.

Spectrum Control, Inc.

CONTACT: Investor Relations, John P. Freeman, Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer, +1-814-474-4310, Fax, +1-814-474-2208

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

Village of Hamburg Is First in Western New York to Award Video Franchise to VerizonHamburg Consumers Will Be Among First in Region to Have Choice and Competition for Their TV Provider;After State PSC Review, Service Rollout Expected During Summer

HAMBURG, N.Y., April 8, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- It's official! Residents of the Village of Hamburg are a major step closer to having a real choice for their cable television service, thanks to a newly approved agreement authorizing Verizon to offer its FiOS TV service, delivered over the most advanced fiber-optic network straight to customers' homes.

Hamburg granted a video franchise to Verizon Monday night (April 7), becoming the first municipality in western New York to do so and paving the way for video choice in the community. This vote by the Hamburg Board of Trustees -- and a similar positive franchise vote in the Village of Roslyn Estates Monday night -- bring to 104 the total number of New York communities that have approved video franchises for Verizon.

As with all local franchise approvals in New York, the agreements between Verizon and Hamburg are subject to review by the New York State Public Service Commission.

FiOS TV is expected to be rolled out in the community during the summer, after review by the PSC and after the company completes the construction and wiring of a video hub office to serve the region.

"This is an exciting time for our village and our residents," said Hamburg Mayor Thomas J. Moses Sr. "The video franchise we've awarded is yet another indication of how Hamburg leads the way in many respects in the western New York region. This consumer-friendly initiative gives our residents a choice and competition for their TV services, for the first time."

Monica Azare, Verizon senior vice president for New York and Connecticut, said, "This is great news for residents of Hamburg, who soon will have a new choice for their video entertainment. Consumers here will be able to choose their cable provider as easily as they choose their phone company. Competition like this drives innovation and value, and puts the consumer in control."

Verizon's FiOS TV is a formidable competitor to cable and satellite, offering a broad collection of all-digital programming, 30 high-definition (HD) channels in the New York market and access to more than 10,000 on-demand titles, 70 percent of which are free.

Verizon's fiber network delivers amazingly sharp pictures and sound, and has the capacity to transmit a wide array of high-definition programming that is so clear and intense it seems to leap from the TV screen. In addition to FiOS TV, Verizon's fiber network also delivers Internet download speeds of up to 50 Mbps (megabits per second) and upload speeds of up to 20 Mbps, as well as high-quality voice service.*

Hamburg joins a growing list of New York communities that are paving the way for competition and choice in the television market. In addition to this most recent community, Verizon has been granted video franchises on Long Island in the villages of Massapequa Park, Cedarhurst, Laurel Hollow, Lynbrook, Mineola, East Hills, East Rockaway, Farmingdale, Valley Stream, Freeport, Williston Park, New Hyde Park, Sands Point, Bayville, Old Field, Floral Park, South Floral Park, Garden City, Nissequogue, Poquott, East Williston, Head of the Harbor, Mill Neck, Stewart Manor, Centre Island, Malverne, Huntington Bay, The Branch, Oyster Bay Cove, Flower Hill, Great Neck, Great Neck Estates, Great Neck Plaza, Kensington, Kings Point, Lake Success, Munsey Park, North Hills, Plandome, Plandome Heights, Plandome Manor, Russell Gardens, Roslyn Harbor, Saddle Rock, Thomaston, Bellerose and Lloyd Harbor; and in the towns of North Hempstead, Huntington, Smithtown, Hempstead, Oyster Bay and Islip.

Verizon also has video franchises in the Orange County town of Newburgh; in the Rockland County communities of Nyack, South Nyack, Upper Nyack, Grandview-on-Hudson, Clarkstown, Orangetown, Piermont, Airmont, the town of Haverstraw, West Haverstraw, Chestnut Ridge, Spring Valley, the village of Haverstraw, Suffern and Hillburn; in the Dutchess County town of Wappinger; and in the Westchester County communities of Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Tarrytown, Irvington, the Town of Greenburgh, Eastchester, Mount Kisco, Elmsford, Port Chester, Tuckahoe, White Plains, Rye Brook, North Castle, Mount Vernon, Mount Pleasant, Yonkers, Scarsdale, Bronxville, New Rochelle, Cortlandt, Peekskill, Buchanan, Rye, Larchmont, the village of Mamaroneck, the town of Mamaroneck, Pelham Manor, Sleepy Hollow, Briarcliff Manor, the town of Ossining and the village of Ossining.

* NOTE: actual (throughput) speeds will vary.

Verizon Communications Inc. , headquartered in New York, is a leader in delivering broadband and other wireline and wireless communication innovations to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving nearly 66 million customers nationwide. Verizon's Wireline operations include Verizon Business, which delivers innovative and seamless business solutions to customers around the world, and Verizon Telecom, which brings customers the benefits of converged communications, information and entertainment services over the nation's most advanced fiber-optic network. A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of nearly 235,000 and last year generated consolidated operating revenues of $93.5 billion. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com/.

VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news. To receive news releases by e-mail, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.

Verizon

CONTACT: Maureen Rasp-Glose, +1-716-842-7090,
Maureen.Rasp-Glose@Verizon.com; or John Bonomo, +1-212-321-8033,
John.J.Bonomo@verizon.com, both of Verizon

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

Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/094251.html

President, Chairman & CEO of Zupintra Corporation to step downZupintra Corporation Inc - OTC BB symbol (ZUPC)

MIAMI, April 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The board of directors of Zupintra Corporation, Inc. announced today that after a careful review of the current status of the Company, the Board has unanimously determined that the Company is at a critical path whereby a new approach and immediate funding are necessary to move forward. As a result, the President, Chairman and CEO, John van Arem has decided to step down. The Board has accepted his resignation which will take effect upon the acceptance of a new President and CEO. The Board will actively pursue Mr. van Arem's replacement.

"The Board would like to thank John for his service to the Company and its shareholders and wishes him the best in his future endeavors." stated Wayne Doss, Director of Zupintra Corporation, Inc.

The Board has also agreed to terminate the Zupintra Panama, S.A joint venture that was entered into in June 2007 with Italba Corporation. This decision was taken after reviewing results and immediate prospects of Zupintra Panama. A similar decision was made in October 2007 with regards to the Zupintra Ghana, Inc. joint venture with Network Technologies International, Inc., as previously announced in the Company's Form 8K, released on October 10, 2007.

The Company further announced today that they are working on the funding to assist the corporation in realizing its profitable objectives in the Telecom industry.

Zupintra Corporation, Inc's core business runs through its wholly owned subsidiary, Zupintra Communications, Inc. Zupintra is a facilities based wholesaler of international voice traffic within the carrier to carrier network. As a wholesale VoIP provider, Zupintra Communications Inc. signs both origination and termination contracts with next generation carriers and profits from negotiated rates.

FRANKFURT - WKN #: A0DQU5

In compliance with the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, ZUPC notes that statements contained in this announcement that are not historical facts may be forward - looking statements that are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, ZUPC wishes to caution readers of this announcement that its future actual results may differ materially from those that any forward - looking statements may imply. There is no assurance the above - described events will be completed. There can be no assurance of the ability of the company to achieve sales goals, obtain contracts or financing, consummate acquisitions or achieve profitability in the future. The above and additional factors are discussed in detail in the company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. These may be viewed at http://www.sec.gov/ and many other Web sites without charge.

Zupintra Corporation Inc.

CONTACT: For Investor Relations contact: Email: ir@zupintra.com, (416)
815-1771, http://www.zupintra.com/

Chatsworth Data Solutions, Inc. Announces Funding and Other Definitive Agreements

TULSA, Okla., April 8, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Chatsworth Data Solutions, Inc. (the "Company") (BULLETIN BOARD: CHWD) , announced today that it had completed the sale of 20,146,000 shares of its common stock for $1,007,300. The funding was pursuant to a Common Stock Purchase Agreement that provided for a minimum offering of 20,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock at $.05 per share and a maximum offering of 30,000,000 shares. Ten million shares were purchased by Vision Opportunity Master Fund, Ltd. and 10,146,000 shares were purchased by other accredited investors, including officers, directors, management and employees of the Company or its wholly owned subsidiary, Chatsworth Data Corporation ("CDC"), as well as existing shareholders of the Company. Shares purchased by this group of investors are subject to a one-year lock-up agreement, with monthly limitations on the number of shares that can be sold during the following 24- month period. The announcement was made by Sid L. Anderson, the Company's Chairman.

"These purchases illustrate the confidence we have in the future prospects of the Company and its potential for long-term success," Anderson said. "Closing on the remaining 9,854,000 shares of common stock is expected prior to May 1, 2008."

Anderson noted, "As with any acquisition, the Company's acquisition of CDC in August 2006 presented both surprises and challenges. The scanners CDC had in development at the time of the acquisition were not as far along as we had hoped, but that challenge has been addressed and CDC's scanners are now available for sale into the vertical markets we service. Additionally, we have made a terrific addition to our management team in Lou Dedier, who came on board in December 2007 as CDC's President and CEO. Lou has made significant strides in addressing a needed change in CDC's marketing and sales strategy, which is already showing results.

In addition, Anderson announced that the Company had entered into an agreement with investors in a 2006 private placement for the settlement of registration penalties that had accrued pursuant to an Investor Rights Agreement entered into by the Company and the investors in connection with the private placement. In full satisfaction of the accrued registration penalties, the Company executed notes in favor of the investors in the aggregate amount of $754,600. The notes bear interest at 12% per annum payable and mature on March 10, 2010. The agreement also contains a provision that if the Adjusted Share Price of the Company's common stock is equal to or greater than $.25 for a period of five (5) consecutive trading days the Company has the option of paying any or all of the accrued interest in its common stock. This agreement relieves the Company of any further obligation to complete the registration process and the Company will accrue no further penalties.

Also, Anderson announced that the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, CDC, has extended its Revolving Credit Agreement with Bank of Oklahoma, N.A. ("BOK") until February 28, 2009, when all amounts outstanding are due and payable. The Agreement provides for a facility in the maximum amount of $3.0 million. The Agreement is subject to a borrowing base agreement and is secured by all accounts receivable and inventory of the Subsidiary. All advances bear interest at prime plus 2% and are payable monthly in arrears. The Agreement provides for a standby fee of 2% of the unused portion of the facility.

The agreement includes customary affirmative and negative covenants, such as limitations on CDC's creation of new indebtedness and restrictions on engaging in certain transactions, entering into operating leases and providing guaranties to other parties. The agreement also requires CDC to maintain, beginning on July 31, 2008, minimum net capital of $1,250,000, as well as various financial covenants. The agreement is subject to customary events of default. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, the obligation to make further advances under the revolving credit facility will terminate and BOK may declare the outstanding amounts payable under the agreement due and payable.

About Chatsworth Data Solutions, Inc.

Located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the Company is the parent of Chatsworth Data Corporation ("CDC"), of Chatsworth, CA. CDC has been trusted worldwide for 35 years as a provider of innovative, highly accurate and economically priced intelligent data capture technology. CDC provides the front end optical mark sensing and image scanning systems designed to meet the forms capture and document management needs of value added resellers, system integrators and applications developers who embed CDC technology into solutions tailored for several key markets. Chief among them are gaming, educational testing, elections, surveying, and intelligence gathering. Over a million reader and optical head assemblies have been sold by CDC to date. Shares of Chatsworth Data Solutions, Inc. are traded on OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol CHWD. For more information about the Company and CDC, visit http://www.chatsworthdata.com/.

This release contains or may contain certain statements that may be deemed to be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All such forward-looking statements are based upon beliefs of, and information currently available to, the Company's management as well as estimates and assumptions made by the Company's management. When used in this release, the words "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect", "future", "intend", "plan" or the negative of these terms and similar expressions as they relate to the Company or the Company's management identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current view of the Company with respect to future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors (including the risks contained in the sections of the Company's reports filed or to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission entitled "Risk Factors") relating to the Company's industry, the Company's operations and results of operations and any businesses that may be acquired by the Company. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ significantly from those anticipated, believed, estimated, expected, intended or planned. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward looking statements. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results.

Chatsworth Data Solutions, Inc.

CONTACT: Joe Allen of Allen & Caron Inc., +1-212-691-8087,
joe@allencaron.com, for Chatsworth Data Solutions, Inc.; or Sid L. Anderson,
Chairman of Chatsworth Data Solutions, Inc., +1-918-645-3701,
sid@slacollc.com

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

TV Choice and Competition Near for Residents of Roslyn Estates, N.Y.Village Approves Video Franchise for Verizon

ROSLYN ESTATES, N.Y., April 8, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Residents of Roslyn Estates on Long Island are a major step closer to having a real choice for their cable television service, thanks to a newly approved agreement authorizing Verizon to offer its FiOS TV service, delivered over the most advanced fiber-optic network straight to customers' homes.

The Roslyn Estates Board of Trustees granted a video franchise to Verizon Monday night (April 7), paving the way for video choice in the community. This vote -- and a similar positive franchise vote Monday night in the Erie County Village of Hamburg in western New York -- bring to 104 the total number of New York communities that have approved video franchises for Verizon.

"This is great news for residents of both these areas, who now will have a new choice for their video entertainment," said Monica Azare, Verizon senior vice president for New York and Connecticut. "Consumers here will be able to choose their cable provider as easily as they choose their phone company. Competition like this drives innovation and value, and puts the consumer in control."

As with all local franchise approvals in New York, the agreement between Verizon and Roslyn Estates is subject to review by the New York State Public Service Commission.

Roslyn Estates joins a growing list of New York communities that are paving the way for competition and choice in the television market. In addition to Roslyn Estates, Verizon has been granted video franchises on Long Island in the villages of Massapequa Park, Cedarhurst, Laurel Hollow, Lynbrook, Mineola, East Hills, East Rockaway, Farmingdale, Valley Stream, Freeport, Williston Park, New Hyde Park, Sands Point, Bayville, Old Field, Floral Park, South Floral Park, Garden City, Nissequogue, Poquott, East Williston, Head of the Harbor, Mill Neck, Stewart Manor, Centre Island, Malverne, Huntington Bay, The Branch, Oyster Bay Cove, Flower Hill, Great Neck, Great Neck Estates, Great Neck Plaza, Kensington, Kings Point, Lake Success, Munsey Park, North Hills, Plandome, Plandome Heights, Plandome Manor, Russell Gardens, Saddle Rock, Thomaston, Bellerose and Lloyd Harbor; and in the towns of North Hempstead, Huntington, Smithtown, Hempstead, Oyster Bay and Islip.

Verizon also has video franchises in the Orange County town of Newburgh; in the Rockland County communities of Nyack, South Nyack, Upper Nyack, Grandview-on-Hudson, Clarkstown, Orangetown, Piermont, Airmont, the town of Haverstraw, West Haverstraw, Chestnut Ridge, Spring Valley, the Village of Haverstraw, Suffern and Hillburn; and in the Westchester County communities of Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Tarrytown, Irvington, the Town of Greenburgh, Eastchester, Mount Kisco, Elmsford, Port Chester, Tuckahoe, White Plains, Rye Brook, North Castle, Mount Vernon, Mount Pleasant, Yonkers, Scarsdale, Bronxville, New Rochelle, Cortlandt, Peekskill, Buchanan, Rye, Larchmont, the village of Mamaroneck, the town of Mamaroneck, Pelham Manor, Sleepy Hollow, Briarcliff Manor, the town of Ossining and the village of Ossining.

* NOTE: actual (throughput) speeds will vary.

Verizon

CONTACT: John Bonomo, +1-212-321-8033, John.J.Bonomo@Verizon.com

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

KVH Industries to Host First Quarter Conference Call on April 22, 2008

MIDDLETOWN, R.I., April 8, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- KVH Industries, Inc. will announce its financial results for the first quarter that ended March 31, 2008, on Tuesday, April 22, 2008. In conjunction with the release, the company will conduct its investor conference call at 10:30 a.m. ET, hosted by Mr. Martin Kits van Heyningen, chief executive officer, and Mr. Patrick Spratt, chief financial officer.

A live broadcast of the call will be available online at http://investors.kvh.com/. In addition, both an audio replay and a podcast of the conference call will be available on the website for two weeks. To listen to the call or to download the podcast MP3 file, visit http://investors.kvh.com/ starting two hours following the conclusion of the call. Investors who wish to submit questions during or following the call may do so to IR@kvh.com.

About KVH Industries, Inc.

KVH Industries, Inc., is a premier manufacturer of systems to provide access to live mobile media ranging from satellite TV to telephone and high- speed Internet for vehicles and vessels as well as a leading source of navigation, pointing, and guidance solutions for maritime, defense, and commercial applications. The company's products are based on its proprietary mobile satellite antenna and fiber optic technologies. An ISO 9001-certified company, KVH is based in Middletown, Rhode Island.

KVH Industries, Inc.

CONTACT: Chris Watson of KVH Industries, Inc., +1-401-845-8138,
cwatson@kvh.com

Web site: http://www.kvh.com/
http://investors.kvh.com/

General Dynamics Awarded $109 Million Army Contract for WIN-T Satellite Communications Terminals

NEWTON, N.C., April 8, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- General Dynamics SATCOM Technologies has been awarded $109 million from the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command in Fort Monmouth, N.J., to provide specialized satellite communications earth terminals and support services for Increment One of the Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T) program.

Under the contract, General Dynamics will provide the U.S. Army 299 Satellite Transportable Terminals (STT) and two Unit Hub SATCOM Trucks (UHST). General Dynamics will also supply Ka-band upgrade kits and spares. The next- generation STT terminal can be configured to operate over Ku or Ka Band satellite frequencies. The new UHST provides Ku or Ka Band operation and increased modem capacity. Both the new STT and UHST are interoperable with previously fielded units.

"The SATCOM terminals General Dynamics is providing for WIN-T deliver robust, beyond-line-of-sight communications for a broad spectrum of information services," said Gary Kanipe, General Dynamics SATCOM Technologies vice president and general manager. "Both the STT and UHST units allow U.S. warfighters to quickly establish and maintain communications in hazardous conditions. In addition, as production of the SATCOM terminals increases, the units will be available for NATO and other U.S. allies as a solution for mobile tactical SATCOM requirements."

The SATCOM terminal award for WIN-T Increment One was made through the Army's World-Wide Satellite Systems (WWSS) contract, managed by the Commercial Satellite Terminal Program (CSTP), which provides communications systems capable of overcoming bandwidth constraints for Department of Defense transformation programs worldwide.

General Dynamics SATCOM Technologies, part of General Dynamics C4 Systems, is a leading supplier of emergency, strategic and tactical satellite ground terminals for reachback and range extension, including complete communications interoperability and control of fixed and mobile terminals. Additional information about SATCOM Technology's products and services is available on the Internet at http://www.gdsatcom.com/. General Dynamics C4 Systems is a leading integrator of secure communication and information systems and technology.

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

General Dynamics

CONTACT: Fran Jacques of General Dynamics, +1-480-441-2885, Cell:
+1-480-586-1886, Fran.Jacques@gdc4s.com

Web site: http://www.generaldynamics.com/
http://www.gdsatcom.com/

Hill & Knowlton Appoints Former Oracle AR Lead Peggy O'Neill SVP, US Director Industry Analyst Relations

NEW YORK, April 8, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Hill & Knowlton today announced the appointment of Peggy O'Neill, former head of Oracle's analyst relations program, as SVP, US Director Industry Analyst Relations. O'Neill will be responsible for leading and growing Hill & Knowlton's US AR practice, reporting directly to Joshua Reynolds, SVP of messaging, positioning and analyst relations for the global technology practice.

O'Neill took the helm of Oracle's AR program in 2001, and over seven years built up a small team of five people into one of the largest global AR teams in the industry. Prior to that, Peggy was a database software analyst for Gartner and one of the founding analysts of Nielsen/NetRatings. O'Neill will now be responsible for leading and growing Hill & Knowlton's US AR practice, reporting directly to Joshua Reynolds, SVP of messaging, positioning and analyst relations for the global technology practice.

"We are always proud when we are able to attract the top talent from the world's leading technology companies. We are thrilled to have a specialist of Peggy's caliber and experience joining our team," said Paul Taaffe, Chairman and CEO, Hill & Knowlton.

O'Neill will also contribute strategic thinking and direction to H&K's global analyst relations practice, which has grown to include more than 14 full-time analyst relations professionals in the US, Europe and Asia. In addition to subscriptions and private access to industry analysts from Gartner, Forrester, IDC, Jupiter, Yankee, AMR and many others, the practice also co-sponsors an annual study of the trends that most influence technology purchases and investments, including the role analysts play in driving sales for technology vendors.

"Hill & Knowlton has built up the most comprehensive and highly regarded agency AR practice in the industry and I look forward to facilitating the evolution of their practice," said O'Neill.

O'Neill will be formally announced at a speech Joshua Reynolds is presenting at Gartner Spring Symposium on the future of analyst relations.

About Hill and Knowlton, Inc.

Hill and Knowlton, Inc. is a leading international communications consultancy, providing services to local, multinational and global clients. The firm is based in New York, with 72 offices in 41 countries, as well as an extensive associate network. The agency is part of WPP Group plc , one of the world's largest communications services group.

Hill and Knowlton, Inc.

CONTACT: Claudine Moore of Hill and Knowlton, Inc., +1-212-885-0430

Web site: http://www.hillandknowlton.com/us

From iPhone Applications to Mobile Banking, Dow Jones' Wireless Innovations to Spotlight the Best Emerging Mobile Technologies & CompaniesFeatures CEO Presentations by 70 Promising Mobile Start-ups; A Candid Look at Apple's New iFund; Keynotes from Bank of America, Cisco Systems, MasterCard Worldwide, Sybase, Qualcomm & Walt Disney Internet Group, April 22 & 23 at Hotel Sofitel in Redwood City, CA

SAN FRANCISCO, April 8, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- With the leapfrog innovation of Apple's iPhone changing the wireless landscape, hundreds of top venture capitalists, media companies, corporations and emerging start-up companies are to detail the wireless sector's bright future will hold exclusively at Wireless Innovations 2008 (http://wirelessinnovations.dowjones.com/), hosted by Dow Jones on April 22 and 23 at Hotel Sofitel in Redwood City, Calif.

The platinum sponsor of Wireless Innovations 2008 is Qualcomm, the gold sponsor is Tele Atlas, and silver sponsors include Citi Group and ReedSmith.

Entering its 7th year, Wireless Innovations is the mobile sector's premier networking and deal-sourcing event, having first introduced the venture capital and corporate communities to companies like Apertio (acquired by Nokia for roughly $185 million), Mobile 365 (acquired by Sybase for $417 million) and VoiceSignal Technologies (acquired by Nuance Communications for $293 million), to name a few. Once again, this year's program will feature individual business overviews by CEOs of 70 of the best wireless start-ups, as selected by Dow Jones VentureWire.

Keynotes this year include: -- John Chen, Chairman, President & CEO, Sybase -- With its iAnywhere mobile software platform with a breakaway lead in the market, Sybase's head comes to Wireless Innovations to detail his rosy outlook for the wireless enterprise. -- Lance Drummond, Global Consumer & Small Business Banking eCommerce/ATM Executive, Bank of America -- One of the challenges facing mobile banking is convincing customers to use the service and that it is safe. Since its launch last year, Bank of America's mobile banking initiative has signed up more than 500,000 customers. -- Brett Galloway, SVP, Wireless Technology Group, Cisco Systems -- Silicon Valley's leading acquirer of start-up technologies sends Mr. Galloway to survey the scene and offer a candid account of what Cisco has planned for its wireless LAN and broadband product lines. -- Peggy Johnson, EVP, Americas & India, Qualcomm -- Latin America and India have leapfrogged into modernity via wireless technologies. Find out how Qualcomm is driving adoption of 3G-and-higher technologies in these emerging regions. -- Simon Pugh, Head, Advanced Payments Group, MasterCard Worldwide -- Buying lunch with your cell phone? It's not as far-fetched as it once sounded and MasterCard is a driving force behind the many business partnerships and alliances need to bring this vision to reality. -- Larry Shapiro, EVP, Business Development & Operations, Walt Disney Internet Group -- Content is still king and Mr. Shapiro is leading the fight to bring Disney content to the very small screen via both mDisney and Starwave Mobile as well as a myriad of content, distribution and technology partnerships.

Wireless Innovations will also include a candid, on-stage interview with Matt Murphy, a partner with Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, about the firm's recent $100 million iFund, which it launched in tandem with Apple to fund start-ups creating applications for the iPhone.

In addition to the 70 company presentations, attendees will get a ringside seat for the popular daily "From the Boardroom" panel, which features some of the wireless sector's most respected venture capitalists debating their picks and pans among the presenting companies. Filling out the "Board" this year will be senior partners from Azure Capital Partners, Canaan Partners, General Catalyst Partners, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Opus Capital, Qualcomm Ventures, Storm Ventures and VantagePoint Venture Partners.

Over both days of the conference, in-depth panel discussions will help provide a clear picture of what's in store for open source and platform technologies, mobile advertising, and location-based services. Filling out these agenda panels will be senior partners from Deutsche Bank, Fox Interactive Media, Jupiter Research, MySpace.com, Nielsen Mobile, Qualcomm, Research In Motion, SK Telecom, Tele Atlas, Thomas Weisel Partners, T-Mobile and others.

For more information or to register, visit http://wirelessinnovations.dowjones.com/. Full-time journalists and members of the traditional media can request a press pass by contacting Adam Wade at 415-439-6666 or adam.wade@dowjones.com.

ABOUT DOW JONES

Dow Jones & Company (http://www.dowjones.com/) is a News Corporation company (NYSE: NWS, NWS.A; ASX: NWS, NWSLV; http://www.newscorp.com/). Dow Jones is a leading provider of global business news and information services. Its Consumer Media Group publishes The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, MarketWatch and the Far Eastern Economic Review. Its Enterprise Media Group includes Dow Jones Newswires, Dow Jones Factiva, Dow Jones Client Solutions, Dow Jones Indexes and Dow Jones Financial Information Services. Its Local Media Group operates community-based information franchises. Dow Jones owns 50% of SmartMoney and 33% of Stoxx Ltd. and provides news content to radio stations in the U.S.

Dow Jones & Company

CONTACT: Adam Wade, Financial Information Services for Dow Jones &
Company, +1-415-439-6666, adam.wade@dowjones.com

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Microsoft Proposes End to End Trust VisionCompany calls for broad collaboration to extend Trustworthy Computing to the Internet.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 8, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- At RSA Conference 2008, Microsoft Corp. initiated a broad dialogue about the future of security and privacy on the Internet. In a fireside chat-style keynote address today, Microsoft Chief Research and Strategy Officer Craig Mundie proposed a vision known as End to End Trust, intended to give people greater choice and control over whom and what to trust online.

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End to End Trust is an industry call to action that proposes three needed elements for a more secure and trusted online environment:

-- Creation of a trusted stack where each element in the stack can be authenticated and is trustworthy, from the operating system to applications, people and data -- A system that enables people to present their identity claims while addressing issues of authentication, authorization, access and audit -- Closer alignment between technological, social, political and economic forces in order to make real progress

The goal of End to End Trust is to put users in control of their computing environments while enhancing security and social values, such as privacy and anonymity.

"We believe that End to End Trust will transform how the industry thinks about and approaches online trust and security," Mundie said. "Our end goal is a more secure and trustworthy Internet, but it's also important that we give people the tools that empower them to make good trust choices. End to End Trust will enable new opportunities for collaboration on solutions to social, political, economic and technical issues that will have a long-term impact on Internet security and privacy."

"Along with our industry partners, Microsoft continues to make progress toward creating more secure, private and reliable computing experiences, but Microsoft and the technology industry alone cannot create a trusted online experience," said Scott Charney, corporate vice president of Trustworthy Computing at Microsoft. "For that to happen, the industry must not only come together but also work with customers, partners, governments and other key constituencies on a road map for extending Trustworthy Computing to the Internet."

As a first step toward facilitating an open and productive dialogue, Microsoft today published a white paper outlining a proposal to achieve End to End Trust. The paper is available at http://www.microsoft.com/endtoendtrust, and an online discussion forum has been established at this site where anyone concerned about security and privacy on the Internet can join the dialogue.

"Making trust decisions based on a validated level of security and in support of desired privacy is a pressing concern for organizations and consumers," said Kurt Roemer, chief security strategist for Citrix Systems Inc. "It's time for a global collaborative effort to define and support an actionable end-to-end trust model that can help balance the often competing interests of privacy and security."

Delivering Integrated Solutions Today

While Microsoft moves toward facilitating long-term End to End Trust on the Internet, customers have security and privacy concerns that must be addressed today. Many businesses have deployed point products to try to address their challenges but still struggle with time-consuming, costly administration and a lack of visibility into the overall security state of their environment.

At RSA Conference 2008, Microsoft outlined how it is helping business customers address these challenges, highlighting its integrated solutions across IT security, identity and access, and management. By taking an integrated approach, these solutions help customers save time, reduce costs and help protect their environment. In delivering these solutions, Microsoft brings together unique capabilities across the computing platform and its infrastructure, specifically identity- and policy-based access solutions; enterprise malware defense; and management across IT security, identity and systems. Microsoft also provides prescriptive guidance and simplified licensing to help customers achieve the benefits of its integrated solutions.

More information about Microsoft's proposal for a more trusted Internet and other event news can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/security/rsa2008, along with progress reports and blogger commentary from Microsoft and other industry experts.

About Microsoft

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

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CONTACT: Rapid Response Team of Waggener Edstrom Worldwide,
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Web site: http://www.microsoft.com/

Cyberlux Submits DOD-wide Budget Forecast to Congress for 2009Forecast for Solid-State Lighting Systems for USAF, Army and other Military units Submitted to Congressional Sponsors for Inclusion in the 2009 Defense Budget

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., April 8, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cyberlux Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: CYBL) , a leading provider of LED lighting solutions, announced today that the Company has competed its National Program budget forecast for solid-state lighting systems for use within the Department of Defense (DOD) and submitted this forecast to its sponsorship in the House of Representatives and Senate for 2009 Fiscal Year (October 1, 2008 to September 30, 2009) budget consideration. Cyberlux estimates the continuation of its Portable Illumination System National Program rollout within the DOD to be more than $25 million, which represents expanded demand for its tactical covert and visible lighting systems of over 300% from 2008 to 2009.

Although the Company has delivered its BrightEye and WatchDog Systems to certain commands within the USAF and the National Guard and the USAF has committed $3.3 million of the $8.0 million 2008 National Program budget for Portable Illumination Systems, these equipment requests, and the remaining $4.7M 2008 budget, remain unshipped pending designation of the National Stocking Numbers (NSNs) by the Defense Logistics Agency. This protracted accounting delay has created the need for two short-term equity financings which have recently been concluded.

Last week, the Company filed its 10-KSB (annual report) which reflected $15 million in write-offs for 2007, of which over $12 million was due to non-cash expenses attributable to the accounting application of SFAS 133 "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" associated with the imbedded derivatives contained within the Company's previous financing with NIR/AJW. To date, Cyberlux has accumulated $17.3M in these derivative instrument non-cash expenses. The Company has filed a law suit against NIR/AJW which is currently in process and is being aggressively pursued by our attorneys in New York State court.

With the delivery of all tactical systems included in the $8.0 million 2008 National Program budget for Portable Illumination Systems, Cyberlux projects that the Company will be profitable.

About Cyberlux Corporation

Cyberlux Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: CYBL) has created breakthrough LED lighting technology that provides the most energy efficient and cost effective lighting solutions available today for consumer, commercial and military uses. The Military and Homeland Security products deliver unique, covert, and advanced visible lighting capability for threat detection, force and asset protection. Cyberlux uses solid-state semiconductors, trademarked as its diodal(tm) lighting elements, which consume 75% less energy than incandescent lighting elements and perform for over 20 years in contrast to 750 hours for conventional bulbs. For more information, please visit http://www.cyberlux.com/ .

Investor Contact: Richard Brown, rbrown@cyberlux.com / 617-314-7379

This news release contains forward-looking statements. Actual results could vary materially from those expected due to a variety of risk factors, including, but not limited to, the Company's ability to expand its production capabilities concurrent with product orders. The Company's business is subject to significant risks and uncertainties discussed more thoroughly in Cyberlux Corporation's SEC filings, including but not limited to, its report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2007. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements, which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Cyberlux Corporation

CONTACT: Richard Brown of Cyberlux Corporation, +1-617-314-7379,
rbrown@cyberlux.com

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

SmartCard Marketing Systems Inc. (VelocityMoney.com) and SKI Motorsports #30 NASCAR Nationwide Series Team Launch 'Dare to Dream' Sweepstakes for 'VIP Experience' at Upcoming Race Events

SAN ANTONIO, April 8, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- As stated by SmartCard Marketing Systems Inc. (Pink Sheets: SMKG; QYH: Frankfurt) CEO Massimo Barone announced the launch of a sweepstakes in connection with the SKI Motorsports #30 Nationwide Series car. VelocityMoney.com is a proud associate sponsor of the SKI Motorsports/NOS Energy Drink team during their 2008 NASCAR Nationwide and Sprint Cup Series campaigns with driver Stanton Barrett. The "Dare to Dream" Sweepstakes offers a "VIP Experience" to three winners, including extraordinary access to the car, team, and driver during selected NASCAR Nationwide Series race events throughout the 2008 season.

Bruce Baillio, President of SMKG said, "This is a stock car fan's dream. The winners will be able to get 'up close and personal' with what goes on behind the scenes of a major race. The prize even includes special access credentials, hospitality passes, two nights lodging and a commemorative video taken of the winners with the car and driver."

This associate sponsorship is an obvious attraction for a company looking to build brand awareness through the unequaled fan loyalty of stock car racing as well as the exposure opportunities offered through NASCAR's network television package. FOX, TNT, ESPN, and ABC broadcast NASCAR Sprint Cup events in 2008, while ESPN2 and ABC airs the Nationwide Series with SPEED adding a full schedule of weekly shows and at-track coverage. SmartCard Marketing Systems CEO Massimo Barone stated, "This will create an excellent opportunity to introduce the VelocityMoney.com products and services to millions of enthusiastic fans. We are looking for thousands of individuals and small business owners to respond to this promotion."

Fans only need to go to VelocityMoney.com/sweepstakes and fill out an entry form for a chance to win. No purchase is necessary. If the fan signs up for a free VelocityMoney account, he/she gets another entry and any purchase on the site earns the account holder an additional entry into the sweepstakes. All reloads of any of VelocityMoney's prepaid products earns yet another chance to win. Fans can also enter by sending in a postcard with their name, address, phone number and email address to the sweepstakes address. Official rules are posted on VelocityMoney.com/SWEEPSTAKES. The winners will be notified by email and/or telephone.

Historically SMKG has been focused on business-to-business sales and VelocityMoney.com represents the company's first major push into direct to consumer marketing. The "Dare to Dream" Sweepstakes theme will be carried through to other travel, sports and entertainment venues with which Smartcard Marketing Systems is involved. SMKG expects to use sweepstakes promotions to accentuate its consumer marketing efforts in 2008.

About VelocityMoney.com

VelocityMoney.com is an established Money Service provider for payment gateway services for merchants and consumers requiring processing of funds, credit cards and pin debit unlike any existing offering in the market off-net or on-net. For more information visit http://www.velocitymoney.com/.

About SKI & Company

SKI & Company is a boutique marketing communications company servicing the sports and entertainment communities with a large motorsports and high performance automotive industry practice. In 2007, SKI & Company expanded with additional offices in Charlotte, North Carolina and Dubai, United Arab Emirates to complement the existing offices in New York City, New York, London, United Kingdom and Historic Downtown Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

SKI & Company incorporates a team of sports and brand marketing professionals committed to servicing commercial rights holders in the development of successful marketing partnerships with global sports and entertainment properties. In the motorsports and automotive practice, SKI & Company was appointed in 2004 as the first global agency of record for General Motors Racing to plan, assist, and consult General Motors factory backed and factory supported racing teams with commercial partnerships. Amongst other clients in the SKI & Company automotive practice, most notably are VNU Media's Nielsen Media sports division, Dubai, U.A.E. based Union Properties and FUZE Beverage, LLC.

We seek safe harbor.

SmartCard Marketing Systems Inc.

CONTACT: Max Barone of SmartCard Marketing Systems Inc.,
+1-866-774-2555, maxbarone@gosmartcard.com

Web site: http://www.gosmartcard.com/
http://www.velocitymoney.com/

AutoNation Announces 1st Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Thursday, April 24, 2008

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 8, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it will release its financial results for the 1st quarter ended March 31, 2008 on Thursday, April 24, 2008. Mike Jackson, chairman and chief executive officer, Mike Maroone, president and chief operating officer, and Mike Short, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will discuss these results and information regarding the Company's business and operating environment during a conference call and audio webcast that same morning at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

The conference call may be accessed by phone at 888-769-8515 (pass code: AutoNation) or via the Internet (audio webcast) at http://www.autonation.com/ by clicking on the "About Us" link then clicking on "Investors" and then "Webcasts." A playback of the conference call will be available after 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time April 24, 2008 through May 1, 2008 by calling 866-463-4964.

About AutoNation, Inc.

AutoNation, Inc., headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is America's largest automotive retailer. A component of the Standard and Poor's 500 Index, owns and operates 323 new vehicle franchises in 15 states. For additional information, please visit http://corp.autonation.com/ or http://www.autonation.com/, where more than 90,000 vehicles are available for sale.

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CONTACT: Marc Cannon of AutoNation, Inc., +1-954-769-3146,
cannonm@autonation.com

Web site: http://corp.autonation.com/
http://www.autonation.com/

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ARRIS to Deliver Technical Papers and Demonstrate Broadband Solutions at Cable Congress in Madrid

SUWANEE, Ga., April 8, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ARRIS today announced that it will present technical papers and demonstrate a variety of next generation broadband solutions at this year's Cable Congress in Madrid, April 23-25.

Jim Lakin, President of ARRIS Advanced Technologies and Services, will speak at Thursday's Technology Session entitled "The Future Cable Network" at 4:00 PM, April 24th.

Basil Badawiyeh, VP of ARRIS On Demand Product Strategy, will speak at the On Demand Technology panel at 9:30 AM, Friday April 25th.

Additionally, ARRIS will host two displays at Cable Congress, illustrating:

Architectures for Advanced Advertising Opportunities for Cable, and Benefits of Using DOCSIS(R) 3.0 for Residential Video on Demand. At Stand #15, ARRIS will demonstrate and have materials available on its: -- WorkAssure(TM) workforce management and ServAssure(TM) customer management software systems -- DOCSIS 3.0-based CMTS solutions -- ARRIS Video on Demand and Advanced Advertising platforms -- Digital Programming Insertion -- Access & Transport Converged Headend Platform

To arrange meetings or schedule interviews with ARRIS technologists or executives, please contact Riki Rau at 33-1-5656-0175 (riki.rau@arrisi.com). For more information on the Cable Congress, visit: http://www.cablecongress.com/.

About ARRIS

ARRIS is a global communications technology company specializing in the design, engineering and supply of technology supporting triple- and quad-play broadband services for residential and business customers around the world. The company supplies broadband operators with the tools and platforms they need to deliver reliable telephony, demand driven video, next-generation advertising and high-speed data services. ARRIS products expand and help grow network capacity with access and outside plant construction equipment, reliably deliver voice, video and data services and assure optimal service delivery for end customers. Headquartered in Suwanee, Georgia, USA, ARRIS has R&D centers in Atlanta; Chicago; State College, PA; Beaverton, OR; Wallingford, CT; Cork, Ireland; and Shenzhen, China, and operates support and sales offices throughout the world. Information about ARRIS products and services can be found at http://www.arrisi.com/.

ARRIS

CONTACT: Alex Swan, Media Relations, +1-678-473-8327,
alex.swan@arrisi.com, or Riki Rau, +33-1-5656-0175, riki.rau@arrisi.com, both
of ARRIS

Web site: http://www.arrisi.com/
http://www.cablecongress.com/

American Payroll Association Inks Multi-year Contract for Time Warner Telecom's IP VPN Solution- Next-gen capabilities to attract marquee convention clients to new MEET facility- Multi-site IP VPN solution connects Las Vegas, San Antonio, New York and Washington D.C.

LAS VEGAS, April 8, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Time Warner Telecom, Inc. , a leading provider of managed voice and data networking solutions for businesses, today announced the signing of a multi-year contract to provide a five-site IP VPN service to the American Payroll Association (APA) in Las Vegas, as well as company headquarters in San Antonio, Texas and three additional U.S. locations. The APA is the leading association serving the interests and professional development needs of over 23,000 payroll professionals across the United States.

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"We chose Time Warner Telecom's IP VPN service because of its bandwidth capacity, flexibility and scalability, which will make our new Las Vegas MEET convention facility highly competitive in attracting Fortune 500 clients," said Jim Owen, senior director of administration for the American Payroll Association in San Antonio. "We're also looking forward to the greater reliability that the IP VPN will provide at our five sites nationwide."

"We expect the Time Warner Telecom IP VPN to eliminate the many outages that have disrupted our voice and data communications in the past," explained Owen. "The ability to scale our circuits up to 1 Gbps was also very attractive to us. Now, we'll be able to say 'yes' to potential MEET facility clients who need infrastructure capable of supporting bandwidth-intensive data and video applications."

At the enterprise level the new Time Warner Telecom IP VPN will deliver the capacity the APA needs to fuel future growth. "Our publications and video teams download very large files," said Owen. "We expect the IP VPN to eliminate the slowdowns and crashes we have experienced with our overtaxed legacy solution."

The Time Warner Telecom IP VPN will deliver "any-to-any" connectivity to APA's five regional sites, including the Las Vegas MEET facility and its San Antonio headquarters. The remaining three locations in New York, Washington D.C. and San Antonio will access the network seamlessly from their locations. An Ethernet Internet connection will also originate from the San Antonio headquarters facility to provide Internet for all company locations. Additionally, the company contracted for collocation services to support its business continuity and disaster recovery (BC/DR) objectives.

"Las Vegas is unique in that it has more convention and tradeshow floor space than any other city in the United States," said Deb Carmachel, vice president and general manager for Time Warner Telecom in Las Vegas. "APA managers have the ability to differentiate themselves in such a competitive market with these advanced communications capabilities so they can meet the ever growing requirements of their customers. Our MPLS-based IP VPN technology provides Class of Service (CoS) as well as the flexibility and the scalability exhibitors and businesses seek to represent their products and meet capacity and speed of service expectations."

Time Warner Telecom is changing its name to tw telecom on July 1, 2008. About Time Warner Telecom

Time Warner Telecom Inc., headquartered in Littleton, Colo., provides managed network services, specializing in Ethernet and transport data networking, Internet access, local and long distance voice, VoIP and security, to enterprise organizations and communications services companies throughout the U.S. As a leading provider of integrated and converged network solutions, Time Warner Telecom delivers customers overall economic value, quality, service, and improved business productivity. Time Warner Telecom will change its name to tw telecom on July 1, 2008. Please visit http://www.twtelecom.com/ for more information.

About the American Payroll Association

The American Payroll Association (APA) is the professional society for payroll professionals. Founded in 1982, the APA serves over 23,000 members across all payroll disciplines and throughout all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and other nations. To learn more, please visit http://www.americanpayroll.org/.

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CONTACT: Patrick Mulcahy of Time Warner Telecom, Inc., +1-303-566-1470,
patrick.mulcahy@twtelecom.com

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AMP Capital Investors Implements Eagle's Data Management Solution in First Phase of Ongoing ProjectProject phase was implemented on time

BOSTON, April 8, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Eagle Investment Systems LLC, a leading provider of financial services technology and a subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, today announced it had completed the first phase of a project with AMP Capital Investors to implement Eagle's data management solution in its investment management platform.

AMP Capital Investors is a leading Australian specialist investment manager with more than $111 billion (Australian dollars) assets under management as at 31 December 2007. The company engaged Eagle to implement its data management solution to centralize, cleanse, and validate its investment data to ensure that consistent information is shared across investment management systems.

"When we began this project a year ago, we understood that Eagle offered the required resources and solutions for our platform," said Henry Capra, CFO of AMP Capital Investors. "As such, we completed this first leg of the project according to our original plan. Eagle provided dedicated resources from the beginning, which helped ensure a smooth transition of our data."

"Eagle's data management solution is a key part of the overall platform, as data is the common thread of these systems," Mr. Capra said.

"We are very pleased with the outcome of phase one in the project plan, and look forward to a continued relationship with AMP Capital Investors as they continue to build out their solutions," said John Lehner, president of Eagle.

"The AMP Capital Investors project is significant. It has been no small task in reaching this important milestone," said John Legrand, managing director for Eagle's EMEA and Asia Pacific regions. "The relationship that has developed between AMP Capital Investors and Eagle over the course of this project is a solid alliance. The success of this part of the operation is directly attributed to an open and actively engaged project team and sponsors from both sides."

About AMP Capital Investors

AMP Capital Investors is a specialist investment manager with over $111 billion (Australian dollars) assets under management as at 31 December 2007. With almost 200 in-house investment professionals and a carefully selected global network of investment partners AMP offers significant depth and breadth of investment expertise. The combination of AMP's scale, breadth and capability provides access to superior investment opportunity.

About Eagle Investment Systems

Eagle Investment Systems LLC is a global provider of financial services technology, serving the world's leading financial institutions. Eagle's Web-based systems support the complex requirements of firms of any size including institutional investment managers, mutual funds, hedge funds, brokers, public funds, plan sponsors, and insurance companies. Eagle is committed to providing enterprise-wide, leading-edge technology and professional services for investment accounting, data management, performance measurement and information delivery. Eagle's product suite is offered as an installed application or can be hosted via Eagle ACCESS, Eagle's application service provider. To learn more about Eagle's solutions, contact sales@eagleinvsys.com or visit http://www.eagleinvsys.com/.

About BNY Mellon Asset Servicing

BNY Mellon Asset Servicing offers clients worldwide a broad spectrum of specialized asset servicing capabilities, including custody and fund services, securities lending, performance and analytics, and execution services. BNY Mellon Asset Servicing provides services through The Bank of New York, Mellon Bank, N.A. and other related companies.

About The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation is a global financial services company focused on helping clients manage and service their financial assets, operating in 34 countries and serving more than 100 markets. The company is a leading provider of financial services for institutions, corporations and high-net-worth individuals, providing superior asset management and wealth management, asset servicing, issuer services, clearing services and treasury services through a worldwide client-focused team. It has more than $23 trillion in assets under custody and administration, more than $1.1 trillion in assets under management and services $11 trillion in outstanding debt. Additional information is available at bnymellon.com.

Eagle Investment Systems LLC

CONTACT: Kendra Ahern of Eagle Investment Systems LLC, +1-617-219-0209,
kahern@eagleinvsys.com

Web site: http://www.eagleinvsys.com/
http://bnymellon.com/

BT and CNBC Present Business Risk Resilience Security eForum at RSA(R) Conference 2008

SAN FRANCISCO, April 8, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BT and CNBC, first in business worldwide, today announced their sponsorship of a panel of renowned enterprise security professionals to present a discussion on business risk resilience and enterprise security challenges during an eForum at the RSA(R) Conference 2008. The forum discussion, which will be presented live at RSA Conference 2008, as well as to a virtual audience, will take place on Thursday, April 10, 12:30 - 1:30 pm PDT, in the Moscone Center, San Francisco.

The eForum moderator, Simon Hobbs, an award-winning anchor and current host of CNBC Europe's weekly program, "The Leaders," will engage panelists on a number of enterprise security issues inherent within today's rapidly evolving and highly-connected business environment. The panelists who will present at the RSA Conference 2008 will be joined by a number of security experts who will participate online as the eForum is streamed in real-time to a "virtual" online audience across the United States. Panelists at the session will include:

-- Bruce Schneier -- Chief Security Technology Officer, BT, and an internationally-renowned author and founder of Counterpane Internet Security; also designer of the popular Blowfish and Twofish encryption algorithms -- Michelle Dennedy -- Chief Privacy Officer, Sun Microsystems, who's responsible for the continued development and implementation of Sun's data privacy policies and practices -- James Powell -- CTO, Reuters, whose wide range of expertise includes financial services, real-time market information, enterprise 2.0 and the semantic web -- Mike Lynch -- founder and CEO, Autonomy, 2008 Innovator of the Year recipient and leading expert on the role of meaning-based computing in information governance and proactive information risk management

During the eForum at RSA Conference 2008, panellists will discuss a range of risk resilience and security issues -- for example, the challenges posed to data integrity and security as the corporate space extends beyond traditional perimeters; the growing complexity of network use and applications of Web 2.0 technologies within the work place; ways businesses can harness the full potential of user collaboration through blogs, wikis and social networking sites, while maintaining standards and security. They will also offer their perspectives on a variety of security concerns, such as: the general benefits and business value of semantic applications; how entrepreneurs and business visionaries can set themselves apart on the road to web 3.0; and the security challenges of adopting semantic technologies.

For those interested in participating online for the eForum session, please access the following link on Thursday, April 10, at 12:30 pm PDT: http://www.biggerthinking.com/eforum/vieweforum.aspx

For those interested in watching live the eForum session at the RSA Conference, please register for an Expo-Only pass at: http://www.rsaconference.com/2008/US/Registration.aspx.

The taped webcast will be available at a later date at BT's Bigger Thinking website -- http://www.biggerthinking.com/en/risk_resilience/index.aspx

About BT

BT is one of the world's leading providers of communications solutions and services operating in 170 countries. Its principal activities include the provision of local, national and international telecommunications services to our customers for use at home, at work and on the move; higher-value broadband and internet products and services and converged fixed/mobile products and services. BT consists principally of four lines of business: BT Global Services, Openreach, BT Retail and BT Wholesale.

In the year ended 31 March 2007, BT Group plc's revenue was 20,223 million pounds Sterling with profit before taxation of 2,484 million pounds.

British Telecommunications plc (BT) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BT Group and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group. BT Group plc is listed on stock exchanges in London and New York.

For more information, visit: http://www.bt.com/aboutbt About CNBC

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About the RSA Conference

RSA Conference is helping drive the security agenda worldwide with annual events in the U.S., Europe and Japan. Throughout its 17-year history, RSA Conference has consistently attracted the world's best and brightest in the field, creating opportunities for conference attendees to learn about IT security's most important issues through first-hand interactions with peers, luminaries and both emerging and established companies. As the IT security field continues to grow in importance and influence, RSA Conference plays an integral role in keeping security professionals across the globe connected and educated. For more information and conference dates, visit http://www.rsaconference.com/.

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