Source Interlink Reports Strong Revenue, Operating Profit Growth for Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Fiscal 2008- Fourth Quarter Revenue Up 47% Over Year-ago, Adjusted EBITDA Up 111% -- Source Generates $49.7 million of Free Cash Flow in Fiscal 2008 -

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla., April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Source Interlink Companies, Inc. , one of the largest publishers of magazines and online content for enthusiast audiences and a leading distributor of DVDs, CDs, magazines, games and books, today announced financial results for the fiscal 2008 fourth quarter and full-year ending January 31, 2008. Adjusted income from continuing operations for the fiscal 2008 fourth quarter totaled $10.3 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, up 12 percent over the prior year on a per share basis. Adjusted income from continuing operations for fiscal year 2008 totaled $33.8 million, or $0.64 per diluted share, up 24 percent over the prior year on a per share basis.

GAAP Results Adjusted Results* ($ in millions) ($ in millions) 4Q08 4Q07 %Change 4Q08 4Q07 %Change Revenue $705.6 $479.6 47.1% $706.4 $479.6 47.3% Magazine Fulfillment 246.4 169.3 45.6% 246.4 169.3 45.6% DVD/CD Fulfillment 333.9 299.4 11.5% 333.9 299.4 11.5% Source Interlink Media 120.1 - - 120.9 - - In-Store Services 11.8 10.9 8.1% 11.8 10.9 8.1% Eliminations (6.6) - - (6.6) - - Operating Income $(8.2) $(45.0) (81.8)% $43.6 $19.7 121.7% Income from continuing operations $(27.4) $(36.4) (24.6)% $10.3 $9.3 10.8% EPS - Diluted $(0.52) $(0.69) (24.1)% $0.20 $0.18 12.2% GAAP Results Adjusted Results* ($ in millions) ($ in millions) YTD'08 YTD'07 %Change YTD'08 YTD'07 %Change Revenue $2,254.3 $1,828.7 23.3% $2,256.1 $1,828.7 23.4% Magazine Fulfillment 950.3 809.8 17.4% 950.3 809.8 17.4% DVD/CD Fulfillment 1,021.0 971.5 5.1% 1,021.0 971.5 5.1% Source Interlink Media 253.0 - - 254.7 - - In-Store Services 44.7 47.4 (5.8)% 44.7 47.4 (5.8)% Eliminations (14.6) - - (14.6) - - Operating Income $36.7 $(19.4) (289.5)% $113.2 $58.2 94.4% Income from continuing operations $(26.2) $(26.0) 1.1% $33.8 $27.4 23.5% EPS - Diluted $(0.50) $(0.50) 0.8% $0.64 $0.52 24.0% *Please see "Financial Highlights" section of this press release for definition and reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures.

"Fiscal 2008 was a great year for Source on many levels. We delivered improved year-over-year financial results, we diversified the company into content ownership via our digital and print platforms, providing a path to both top-line growth and margin expansion, and in our fulfillment businesses we continued to build share, streamline operations, and drive the benefits of scale to the bottom line," said Michael R. Duckworth, Chairman of Source Interlink.

"Source is focused on capitalizing on the changes in media and content distribution taking place in the industry today. While the overall economic outlook is uncertain, we believe we are well-positioned to navigate this environment and continue generating significant free cash flow."

Financial Highlights

Adjusted income from continuing operations for the fiscal 2008 fourth quarter totaled $10.3 million, or $0.20 per diluted share. Adjusted revenue totaled $706.4 million. Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) for the quarter totaled $48.6 million, which was a 110.5% increase over the same period last year. Adjusted operating income for the fourth quarter totaled $43.6 million, an increase of 121.7% over the prior year quarter. Operating margins increased to 6.2% from 4.1%.

GAAP loss from continuing operations for the fiscal 2008 fourth quarter totaled ($27.4) million, or ($0.52) per diluted share, compared to a fiscal 2007 fourth quarter loss of ($36.4) million, or ($0.69) per diluted share. Both years were negatively impacted by non-cash impairments of goodwill and intangible assets. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008, the Company reported a non-cash impairment charge of $35.3 million related to the DVD/CD segment, specifically related to acquired customer lists, which have been replaced with new accounts. In the same quarter of last year, the Company reported a non-cash impairment charge of $32.7 million related to its In-Store segment.

Adjusted income from continuing operations for the full-year ending January 31, 2008 totaled $33.8 million, or $0.64 per diluted share, on total adjusted revenue of $2.3 billion. Adjusted EBITDA for fiscal year 2008 totaled $132.1 million, compared to $71.5 million for fiscal year 2007, an increase of 84.7%. GAAP loss from continuing operations for the full-year ended January 31, 2008 was ($26.2) million or ($0.50) loss per diluted share as compared to a loss of ($26.0) million or ($0.50) loss per diluted share for last year. GAAP revenue for fiscal year 2008 increased $425.6 million or 23.3% to $2.3 billion compared to the prior year total GAAP revenue of $1.8 billion. The increase in revenue year-over-year is due, in large part, to the acquisition of Source Interlink Media, but is also the result of significant revenue increases for the Magazine Fulfillment segment, relating to the full-year impact of its acquisition of additional market areas in the prior year and other new business, and the DVD/CD segment, which added a major new client in the second half of the year.

The Company uses both Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and non-GAAP or adjusted financial measures, to evaluate and report the results of its business. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP financial measure is available on the Company's home page at http://www.sourceinterlink.com/ by selecting "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures."

The Company provides non-GAAP or adjusted financial information in order to provide meaningful supplemental information regarding its operational performance and to enhance investors' overall understanding of the Company's current financial performance and prospects for the future. The Company believes that investors benefit from seeing its results "through the eyes" of management in addition to the GAAP presentation. Management measures segment and enterprise performance using measures such as those disclosed in this release. This information facilitates management's internal comparisons to the Company's historical operating results.

Non-GAAP or adjusted information allows for greater transparency to supplemental information used by management in its financial and operational decision making. This information is not in accordance with, or an alternative for, GAAP in the United States. It excludes items, such as amortization of acquired intangible assets, charges incurred to consolidate and integrate distribution facilities of recently acquired businesses and non-cash stock-based compensation that may have a material effect on the Company's net income and net income per share calculated in accordance with GAAP. Management monitors these items to ensure that expenses are in line with expectations and that its GAAP results are correctly stated but does not use them to measure the ongoing operating performance of the Company. The non-GAAP or adjusted information provided by the Company may be different from the non-GAAP or adjusted information provided by other companies.

GAAP earnings per share were calculated on 51.9 million and 52.3 million diluted shares outstanding in the fiscal 2007 and 2008 fourth quarters, respectively, and were calculated on 51.8 million and 52.3 million diluted shares outstanding for fiscal years 2007 and 2008, respectively.

Adjusted earnings per share were calculated on 52.7 million and 52.3 million diluted shares outstanding in the fiscal 2007 and 2008 fourth quarters, respectively, and were calculated on 53.1 million and 52.4 million diluted shares outstanding for fiscal years 2007 and 2008, respectively.

See table below for reconciliation of GAAP financial results to adjusted amounts for the three month period ended January 31. Adjusted Income from Continuing Operations was calculated utilizing a tax rate of three percent and 40 percent for the three months ended January 31, 2008 and January 31, 2007, respectively.

Q4 2008 Income Operating Income from CD and Contin DVD Magazine In- Con- uing Fulfill Fulfill Store Shared sol- Opera (in thousands) Media ment ment Services Services idated tions GAAP $7.2 $(20.3) $7.6 $2.8 $(5.4) $(8.2) $(27.4) Adjustments: Amortization of acquired intangibles 9.7 2.5 1.8 0.1 - 14.1 9.0 Stock compensation expense - - - - - - 0.0 Deferred revenue 0.8 - - - - 0.8 0.5 Integration and relocation expenses - - 0.2 - 0.5 0.6 0.4 Merger and acquisition costs 0.1 - - - 0.5 0.6 0.4 Disposal of land, building and equipment, net - 0.4 (0.1) - - 0.3 0.2 Write off of customer list intangibles - 35.3 - - - 35.3 21.7 Minority interest / accretion of A.com liability - - - - - - 0.4 Amortization of Bridge Facility fees - - - - - - 1.5 Write off of deferred financing fees - - - - - - 0.0 Difference between GAAP and Adjusted tax rate - - - - - - 3.5 Adjusted $17.8 $17.9 $9.5 $2.9 $(4.4) $43.6 $10.3 CD and DVD Magazine In- Con- Fulfill Fulfill Store Shared sol- (in thousands) Media ment ment Services Services idated Adjusted operating income $17.8 $17.9 $9.5 $2.9 $(4.4) $43.6 Depreciation and other amortization 1.9 1.7 1.0 0.1 0.5 5.2 Other income (expense) 0.0 - (0.0) 0.0 (0.2) (0.2) Adjusted EBITDA $19.7 $19.6 $10.4 $3.0 $(4.1) $48.6 Q4 2007 Income Operating Income from CD and Contin DVD Magazine In- Con- uing Fulfill Fulfill Store Shared sol- Opera (in thousands) Media ment ment Services Services idated tions GAAP $ - $15.2 $(12.1) $(30.4) $(17.7) $(45.0) $(36.4) Adjustments: - - - - - - Impairment of goodwill and intangibles - - - 32.7 - 32.7 27.0 Amortization of acquired intangibles - 1.9 1.9 - - 3.8 5.1 Conversion to scan-based trading - - 16.2 - - 16.2 13.4 Stock compensation expense - - - - 0.1 0.1 0.2 Relocation, integration and consolidation expenses - - 0.6 - (0.2) 0.4 1.0 CEO resignation charges - - - - 9.6 9.6 7.9 Losses (gains) on disposal of fixed assets - - (0.1) - 0.4 0.3 0.4 Other - - 0.5 - - 0.5 0.4 Change in corporate allocation methodology - (0.1) (1.7) (0.3) 2.1 - - Strategic alternatives costs - - - - 1.1 1.1 0.9 Difference in GAAP and adjusted tax rate - - - - - - (10.6) Adjusted $ - $17.0 $5.3 $2.0 $(4.6) $19.7 $9.3 CD and DVD Magazine In- Con- Fulfill Fulfill Store Shared sol- (in thousands) Media ment ment Services Services idated Adjusted operating income $ - $17.0 $5.3 $2.0 $(4.6) $19.7 Depreciation and other amortization - 2.0 0.9 0.2 0.6 3.7 Other income - - (0.2) (0.0) (0.1) (0.3) Adjusted EBITDA $ - $19.0 $6.0 $2.2 $(4.1) $23.1

See table below for reconciliation of GAAP financial results to adjusted amounts for the full-year ended January 31. Adjusted Income from Continuing Operations was calculated utilizing a tax rate of approximately 18 percent and 40 percent for the full years ended January 31, 2008 and January 31, 2007, respectively.

12 Months 2008 Income Operating Income from CD and Contin DVD Magazine In- Con- uing Fulfill Fulfill Store Shared sol- Opera (in thousands) Media ment ment Services Services idated tions GAAP $22.7 $(0.7) $23.0 $10.8 $(19.1) $36.7 $(26.2) Adjustments: Amortization of acquired intangibles 19.4 9.6 6.1 0.4 - 35.5 21.8 Stock compensation expense - - - - 0.2 0.2 0.1 Deferred revenue 1.8 - - - - 1.8 1.1 Integration and relocation expenses - - 0.7 - 0.5 1.2 0.8 Merger and acquisition costs 0.3 - - - 0.9 1.2 0.7 Disposal of land, building and equipment, net - 0.4 - (0.2) - 0.2 0.2 Write off of customer list intangibles - 35.3 - - - 35.3 21.7 Minority interest / accretion of A.com liability - - - - - - 0.7 Amortization of Bridge Facility fees - - - - - - 2.8 Write off of deferred financing fees - - - - - - 0.8 Difference between GAAP and Adjusted tax rate - - - - - - (8.3) Adjusted $44.2 $44.6 $29.8 $11.1 $(17.5) $112.2 $32.8 Conversion to scan- based trading* - - 1.1 - - 1.1 1.0 Total $44.2 $44.6 $30.8 $11.1 $(17.5) $113.2 $33.8 CD and DVD Magazine In- Con- Fulfill Fulfill Store Shared sol- (in thousands) Media ment ment Services Services idated Adjusted operating income $44.2 $44.6 $29.8 $11.1 $(17.5) $112.2 Depreciation and other amortization 5.4 7.2 3.8 0.4 2.2 18.9 Other income (expense) 0.1 - 0.2 (0.1) (0.3) (0.0) Adjusted EBITDA $49.7 $51.8 $33.9 $11.3 $(15.6) $131.0 Conversion to scan- based trading* - - 1.1 - - 1.1 Total EBITDA $49.7 $51.8 $34.9 $11.3 $(15.6) $132.1 *For the fiscal year ended January 31, 2008, the Company incurred a cumulative annual operating income and EBITDA impact of approximately $1.1 million as a result of scan based trading conversions. These impacts were not recorded in the second and third quarter of the fiscal year due to the size of the conversions however the annual impact is shown to better compare fiscal 2008 with fiscal 2007. 12 Months 2007 Income Operating Income from CD and Contin DVD Magazine In- Con- uing Fulfill Fulfill Store Shared sol- Opera (in thousands) Media ment ment Services Services idated tions GAAP $ - $39.1 $(0.5) $(20.3) $(37.6) $(19.4) $(26.0) Adjustments: Impairment of goodwill and intangibles - - - 32.7 - 32.7 27.0 Amortization of acquired intangibles - 7.5 4.9 - - 12.4 10.2 Conversion to scan-based trading - - 16.2 - - 16.2 13.4 Stock compensation expense - - - - 0.5 0.5 0.4 Relocation, integration and consolidation expenses - - 3.6 - 0.1 3.7 3.0 CEO resignation charges - - - - 9.6 9.6 7.9 Losses (gains) on disposal of fixed assets - 0.3 (0.2) (0.1) 0.9 1.0 0.8 Other - - 0.5 - - 0.5 0.4 Change in corporate allocation methodology - - (5.8) (0.7) 6.5 - - Strategic alternatives costs - - - - 1.1 1.1 0.9 Difference in GAAP and adjusted tax rate - - - - - - (10.8) Adjusted $ - $46.9 $18.7 $11.7 $(19.0) $58.3 $27.4 CD and DVD Magazine In- Con- Fulfill Fulfill Store Shared sol- (in thousands) Media ment ment Services Services idated Adjusted operating income $ - $46.9 $18.7 $11.7 $(19.0) $58.3 Depreciation and other amortization - 7.1 3.1 1.0 2.2 13.4 Other income - - (0.1) (0.0) (0.0) (0.1) Adjusted EBITDA $ - $54.0 $21.7 $12.6 $(16.8) $71.5

The table below reports free cash flow results on a comparative basis for the three month and twelve month periods ended January 31 for fiscal years 2008 and 2007. Free cash flow is comprised of cash flow from operations on a GAAP basis, which includes changes in working capital, the net claiming activity relating to our RDA Advance Pay Program, less capital expenditures.

Free Cash Flow Three Months ended Twelve Months ended January 31, January 31, 2008 2007 2008 2007 Cash provided by (used in) operating activities $19,725 $14,442 $77,126 $(20,744) Net claiming activity (3,261) (4,519) 2,571 (7,061) Capital expenditures (9,561) (813) (30,047) (13,379) Free cash flow $6,903 $9,110 $49,650 $(41,184)

As stated on the Company's first quarter earnings conference call held June 11, 2007, effective with the current fiscal year, the Company has modified the allocation of certain shared service expenses to the operating segments to correspond with a change in management's view of each segment's operating structure. This change has no effect on consolidated results. Also, note that for comparative purposes, adjusted segment results presented for last year have been restated to reflect this change. Please see the Company's Q1 earnings release or the Company's Web site for the impact on each segment by quarter for the prior year.

Segment Results

Source Interlink Media Segment - Source Interlink Media, formerly Enthusiast Media, was acquired on August 1, 2007. The fourth quarter represents the second time this segment is included in the Company's consolidated quarterly financial results. Results provided for periods prior to August 1, 2007 are for comparative purposes only.

The Company's Media segment reported adjusted revenue of $120.9 million, adjusted EBITDA of $19.7 million, gross margin of 72.4% and adjusted operating income of $17.8 million for the fourth quarter. For comparative purposes only, revenue for the fourth quarter of last year was $123.0 million, gross margin was 65.4% and adjusted EBITDA was $20.4 million.

For the six month period ending January 31, 2008, the Media segment reported adjusted revenue of $254.7 million, adjusted EBITDA of $49.7 million, gross margin of 73.0% and adjusted operating income of $44.2 million. For comparative purposes only, revenue for the six month period last year was $258.2 million, gross margin was 64.9% and adjusted EBITDA was $47.9 million.

Magazine Fulfillment Segment - The Company's Magazine Fulfillment segment reported GAAP revenue of $246.4 million compared with $169.3 million in the prior year fourth quarter, an increase of approximately 45.6%, primarily due to new business as well as a significant customer converting to a scan based trading relationship in the prior year quarter. GAAP gross profit margins decreased from 23.8% in the prior year period to 22.7% in the current period. Adjusted operating income increased 78.6% to $9.5 million in the fiscal 2008 fourth quarter. Adjusted EBITDA for the division during the fourth quarter was $10.4 million, an increase of $4.4 million or 73.3% as compared to the prior year fourth quarter.

For the full-year ended January 31, 2008, the Magazine Fulfillment segment, which includes the distribution service areas in Southern California and Washington D.C./Baltimore acquired as of March 30, 2006, reported GAAP revenue of $950.2 million, compared with $809.8 million in the prior year period, an increase of 17.4%. The majority of the increase in revenue is due to the timing of the service area acquisitions from the prior year and other new business. Gross margin remained consistent at approximately 23 percent. Adjusted operating income was $30.8 million, compared with $18.7 million in the prior year period. Adjusted EBITDA grew 60.7% over the prior year to $34.9 million. Adjusted operating margins increased from 2.3% in the prior year period to 3.1% in the current period.

DVD and CD Fulfillment Segment - The DVD and CD Fulfillment segment reported GAAP revenue of $333.9 million, gross margin of 16.3% and adjusted operating income of $17.9 million for the fourth quarter. Net revenue for the fiscal 2008 fourth quarter was $333.9 million, an increase of 11.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $19.6 million, an increase of 3.3% compared to the prior year quarter. Sales of DVDs increased 33.9% to approximately $183.0 million, and CD revenue decreased 7.1% to $144.0 million. Adjusted operating margins decreased from 5.7% in the prior year fourth quarter to 5.4% in the current year period. Gross profit margins for the fourth quarter decreased to 16.3% from 17.1%, due primarily to the continued product mix shift.

For the full-year ended January 31, 2008, the DVD and CD Fulfillment segment reported GAAP revenue of $1021.0 million, adjusted operating income of $44.6 million, and gross margin of 17.2%. Revenue for full-year fiscal 2007 was $971.5 million, adjusted operating income was $46.9 million, and gross margin was 17.9%. The increase in revenue year-over-year is attributable, in part, to the winning of a major new client in the second half of the year. Adjusted EBITDA for the full year was $51.8 million, a decrease of 4.1% compared to the prior year. Sales of DVDs increased 21.8% to approximately $511.0 million, and CD revenue decreased 6.6% to $491.0 million. Adjusted operating income for the full year decreased 4.8% to $44.6 million. Adjusted operating margins for the full year decreased to 4.4% from 4.8% in the prior year.

In-Store Services Segment - The In-Store Services segment recorded GAAP revenue of $11.8 million in the fiscal 2008 fourth quarter, compared with $10.9 million in the year-ago quarter. Adjusted operating income for the fiscal 2008 fourth quarter was $2.9 million compared to $2.0 million in the prior year period. Adjusted operating margins increased to 24.3% from 18.4%. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $3.0 million, an increase of 37.0% compared to the prior year quarter.

For the full-year ended January 31, 2008, the In-Store Services segment reported GAAP revenue of $44.7 million, compared with $47.4 million in the prior year period. Adjusted operating income for the full year ended January 31, 2008, was $11.1 million, versus $11.7 million in the prior year period. Adjusted EBITDA for the full year was $11.3 million, a decrease of 1.3 million compared to the prior year.

Results have been adjusted to reflect the sale during the first quarter fiscal 2008 of the Company's wood-manufacturing business, formerly a division of the In-Store services segment and currently reported as a discontinued operation.

Shared Services Segment - The Shared Services segment consists of corporate and shared overhead functions associated with the individual operating segments. Shared Services adjusted operating expenses decreased 4.7% from $4.6 million to $4.4 million in the fourth quarter and decreased 7.6% to $17.5 million for the full-year on an adjusted basis.

Fiscal 2008 Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Conference Call

Source Interlink Companies, Inc. will host a teleconference to discuss its fiscal 2008 fourth quarter and full-year on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. To access the teleconference, please dial 877-888-4210 (U.S. callers) and 416-695-6617 (Int'l callers), referencing Source Interlink Companies, ten minutes prior to the start time. The teleconference will also be available via live webcast on the Company's Web site at http://www.sourceinterlink.com/. A slide presentation, titled "Fiscal 2008 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Presentation," that corresponds with the financial portion of management's presentation of 2008 results has been posted on the Company's Web site. You can find the presentation by going to the Investor Relations homepage and by selecting "Corporate Materials." A replay of the conference call will be available through Tuesday, April 22, 2008. It can be accessed by dialing 800-408-3053 (U.S. callers) or 416-695-5800 (Int'l callers), passcode 3256562. The webcast will also be archived on http://www.sourceinterlink.com/ for 30 days.

About Source Interlink Companies, Inc.

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

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

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

This press release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements relating to, among other things, future business plans, strategies and financial position, working capital and capital expenditure needs, growth opportunities, and any statements of belief and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing.

These forward-looking statements reflect Source Interlink's current views about future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and changes in circumstances that may cause future events, achievements or results to differ materially from those expressed by the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include: (i) adverse trends in advertising spending; (ii) interest rate volatility and the consequences of significantly increased debt obligations (iii) price volatility in fuel, paper and other raw materials used in our businesses; (iv) market acceptance of and continuing retail demand for physical copies of magazines, books, DVDs, CDs and other home entertainment products; (v) our ability to realize additional operating efficiencies, cost savings and other benefits from recent acquisitions, (iii) an evolving market for entertainment media, (vi) the ability to obtain product in sufficient quantities; (vii) adverse changes in general economic or market conditions; (viii) the ability to attract and retain employees; (ix) intense competition in the marketplace and (x) other events and other important factors disclosed previously and from time to time in Source Interlink's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 25, 2007.

Source Interlink does not intend to, and disclaims any duty or obligation to, update or revise any forward-looking statements or industry information set forth in this press release to reflect new information, future events or otherwise.

Source Interlink Companies, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Income (in thousands, except per share amounts) Fiscal year ended January 31, 2008 2007 Revenues $2,254,252 $1,828,653 Costs of revenues 1,656,181 1,445,924 Gross profit 598,071 382,729 Selling, general and administrative expense 272,622 161,431 Distribution, circulation and fulfillment 197,017 177,953 Depreciation and amortization 53,438 25,359 Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets 35,310 32,742 Integration and relocation expenses 1,567 3,664 Disposal of land, building and equipment, net 243 950 Merger and acquisition costs 1,165 - Operating (loss) income 36,709 (19,370) Other income (expense) Interest expense, net (76,848) (12,531) Write off of deferred financing costs (1,313) - Other (49) (134) Total other income (expense) (78,210) (12,665) (Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interest (41,501) (32,035) Income tax (benefit) expense (15,994) (6,068) Minority interest in income of subsidiary (731) - (Loss) income from continuing operations (26,238) (25,967) Loss from discontinued operation, net of tax (1,655) 1,311 Net (loss) income $(27,893) $(24,656) Earnings per share - diluted Continuing operations $(0.50) $(0.50) Discontinued operations (0.03) 0.02 Total $ (0.53) $(0.48) Weighted average of shares outstanding - diluted 52,276 51,838 Source Interlink Companies, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Income (in thousands, except per share amounts) Quarter ended January 31, 2008 2007 Revenues $705,551 $479,561 Costs of revenues 503,579 383,753 Gross profit 201,972 95,808 Selling, general and administrative expense 95,867 48,719 Distribution, circulation and fulfillment 58,185 51,307 Depreciation and amortization 19,262 7,373 Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets 35,310 32,742 Relocation expenses 893 367 Disposal of land, building and equipment, net 69 269 Merger and acquisition costs 570 Operating (loss) income (8,184) (44,969) Other income (expense) Interest expense, net (35,106) (3,990) Other (199) (201) Total other income (expense) (35,305) (4,191) (Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interest (43,489) (49,160) Income tax (benefit) expense (16,789) (12,759) Minority interest in income of subsidiary (731) (Loss) income from continuing operations (27,431) (36,401) Loss from discontinued operation, net of tax (47) (439) Net (loss) income $(27,478) $(36,840) Earnings per share - diluted Continuing operations $(0.52) $(0.70) Discontinued operations 0.00 (0.01) Total (0.52) (0.71) Weighted average of shares outstanding - diluted 52,321 52,064 Source Interlink Companies, Inc. Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands) January 31, 2008 2007 Cash $35,650 $- Trade receivables, net 183,475 102,658 Purchased claim receivable 14,412 16,983 Inventories 290,507 248,941 Income tax receivable - 9,932 Deferred tax asset 23,107 29,531 Other 20,679 5,440 Current Assets 567,830 413,485 Property, Plant and Equipment, net 107,904 67,915 Goodwill, net 1,069,835 395,902 Intangibles 637,082 118,971 Other 53,354 13,758 Total Assets $2,436,005 $1,010,031 Checks issued against future advances on revolving credit facilities $- $1,465 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 496,402 371,022 Deferred revenue 79,918 2,630 Current maturities of debt, including capital leases 16,775 8,845 593,095 383,962 Debt, less current liabilities 1,361,036 147,603 Deferred tax liability 8,944 32,500 Other 32,429 6,519 Total Liabilities 1,995,504 570,584 Minority Interest 25,978 - Equity 414,523 439,447 Total Liabilities and Equity $2,436,005 $1,010,031

Source Interlink Companies, Inc.

CONTACT: Investors, Dean Heine, Investor Relations of Source Interlink
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U.S. Air Force Awards ProLink $3.7 Million Contract to Install ProLink GPS Systems on Seven Golf Courses

CHANDLER, Ariz., April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ProLink Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ProLink Holdings Corp. (BULLETIN BOARD: PLKH) and the world's leading provider of Global Positioning Satellite ("GPS") golf course management systems and digital out-of-home on-course advertising, today announced that the United States Air Force has awarded ProLink a contract, valued at $3.7 Million, to install the ProLink Solutions GPS system, used at many of the world's leading golf courses, at seven golf courses located at Air Force bases throughout the Pacific region. The installations are expected to occur over the next sixty to ninety days.

"We are excited that the Air Force has chosen ProLink's GPS System to enhance play at many of their courses located throughout the Pacific," said Lawrence D. Bain, CEO of ProLink Solutions. "Courses with ProLink GPS benefit from enhanced guest satisfaction, as the Systems have demonstrated the ability to speed play and increase the enjoyment of golfers. We are optimistic that U.S. Military golf courses worldwide will see the value of the ProLink system for their service men and our category installations will expand. In addition, as we continue to expand our installed base, advertisers using ProLink are able to reach a greater number of affluent golfers."

The golf courses, located on Air Force military bases, include Andersen AFB Guam, Elmendorf AFB Alaska, Hickam AFB Hawaii, Kadena AB Japan, Misawa AB Japan, Osan AB Korea and Yokokota AB Japan.

In a recent study conducted by the Navy's Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Department, golf courses were cited as one of the top 10 most appealing quality-of-life perks for military members. Consequently, MWR and Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) operate about 200 courses for the Department of Defense in every state and at a variety of military bases over 40 courses around the world. For the most part, the courses are financially self-sustaining and often make enough money to subsidize other recreational programs.

Alaska boasts four military courses, open virtually around the clock in the summer and known for their mid-winter tournaments during which players use orange balls and scan the horizon for moose and fast-arriving blizzards. The golf course at Elmendorf Air Force Base is generally rated the best in the state.

About ProLink

ProLink Solutions is the world's leading provider of GPS golf course management systems and revenue-generating on-course advertising. ProLink Solutions' core philosophy is to be a "Trusted Partner" to its golf-course customers. From enhancing golfers' overall experience and improving pace-of- play, to increasing current revenue streams and creating new profit centers for golf courses, ProLink Solutions' products and services have captured markets both nationally and globally. For more information about ProLink, visit http://www.goprolink.com/, call 480.753.2337 or email info@goprolink.com.

CONTACT: Daniel Mitchell Buffalo Communications 253.312.4536 dmitchell@billycaspergolf.com Investor Relations Contact: CEOcast, Inc. Gary Nash 212.732.4300 gnash@ceocast.com

ProLink Holdings Corp.

CONTACT: Daniel Mitchell of Buffalo Communications, +1-253-312-4536,
dmitchell@billycaspergolf.com, or Investor Relations, Gary Nash of CEOcast,
Inc., +1-212-732-4300, gnash@ceocast.com, both for ProLink Holdings Corp.

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

UTStarcom Names Bruce J. Ryan to Its Board of Directors

ALAMEDA, Calif., April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- UTStarcom, Inc. , a global leader in IP-based, end-to-end networking solutions and services, today announced that its board of directors has increased the size of the board from six to seven members and elected Bruce J. Ryan to the board as an independent outside director. Mr. Ryan will be designated as a financial expert and join the Audit Committee. Mr. Ryan's position on the Company's board of directors will be effective April 25, 2008.

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Mr. Ryan is a 25-plus year veteran of the information industry and previously served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of both Global Knowledge Network and Amdahl Corporation. In addition, Mr. Ryan currently serves on the boards of KVH Industries, Inc., IONA Technologies PLC and two private companies.

"We are very pleased that Bruce is joining UTStarcom as he brings a wealth of experience to the board having held numerous executive positions including the Chief Financial Officer roles at Amdahl Corporation and Global Knowledge Network," stated Thomas J. Toy, chairman of the board of UTStarcom. "In addition, his career provides extensive international expertise while his past and present board positions provide governance experience directly applicable to the technology and telecommunications sectors."

About UTStarcom, Inc.

UTStarcom is a global leader in IP-based, end-to-end networking solutions and international service and support. The company sells its broadband, wireless, and handset solutions to operators in both emerging and established telecommunications markets around the world. UTStarcom enables its customers to rapidly deploy revenue-generating access services using their existing infrastructure, while providing a migration path to cost-efficient, end-to-end IP networks. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Alameda, California, the company has research and development operations in the United States, Canada, China, Korea and India. For more information about UTStarcom, visit the company's Web site at http://www.utstar.com/.

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CONTACT: Barry Hutton, Senior Director, Investor Relations of UTStarcom,
Inc., +1-510-769-2807, barry.hutton@utstar.com

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

ProLink Holdings Corp. Reports 2007 Fourth Quarter and Year-end ResultsRecord Q4 Revenue of $6.4 Million; Gross Margin Doubles to 49%

CHANDLER, Ariz., April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ProLink Holdings Corp. (BULLETIN BOARD: PLKH) , the world's largest provider of Global Positioning System golf course management systems and on-course advertising, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2007.

Some of the highlights of the fourth quarter include: -- Record revenue from Domestic System sales and refinance revenues. -- Domestic System revenue of $4.1 million plus refinance revenue of $1.1 million totaled $5.2 million, compared to $2.7 million in the year-earlier period and $3.3 million in the fiscal 2007 third quarter. -- Increased Profitability. -- The Company generated EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) plus reserve for Elumina and 123(R) stock based compensation expense of $226,000, compared to EBITDA of a loss of $(2.7) million in the 2006 fourth quarter and EBITDA of $146,000 in the 2007 third quarter, before 123(R) non-cash compensation based expense. -- Improved Gross Margin. -- Gross margin as a percentage of revenues increased to 49% in the 2007 fourth quarter compared to 21% in the same period in 2006 and 48% in the 2007 third quarter. Some of the highlights for the fiscal year 2007 include: -- Record Revenue. -- Full-year revenue of $25.2 million compared to $21.6 million in fiscal 2006. -- Profitability. -- EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, was a loss of $(1.8) million in fiscal 2007, compared to a loss of $(2.3) million in fiscal 2006, before non cash items of 123(R) compensation based expense and bad debt reserves in 2007 and 123(R), reserves and one time gains in 2006 -- Growing Advertising Revenue. -- Record advertising revenue of $0.9 million in 2007 as compared to $0.1 million in 2006. -- New System Upgrades increase. -- Upgrades generated revenue of $5.8 million, an increase of $1.7 million over fiscal 2006. -- Improved Gross Margins. -- Gross margin was 45.0%, compared to 38.0% in 2006 due to increased financing revenue, growing advertising sales and reduced manufacturing costs. -- Growing adoption of the ProLink System. -- New course installations, upgrades and refinancings increased 180 golf courses installed on the ProLink System, as compared to 153 courses in 2006 representing the largest single-year expansion in the Company's history. A total of 10,642 ProLink GPS units were sold or leased in the United States and abroad during 2007. -- National Advertising Agreement. -- ProLink and ABC New Media Sales, a unit of ABC National Television Sales, entered into an exclusive national advertising sales representation agreement. The representation agreement provides ProLink with access to the comprehensive national and local sales strategies, and the extensive client and agency relationships, available from ABC New Media Sales and ABC National Television Sales. In addition, ProLink benefits from ABC's wide range of research, marketing and promotional tools.

"During 2007, the Company made substantial progress in transforming itself into a digital out of home media company," said Lawrence D. Bain, CEO of ProLink Solutions. "Our advertising sales increased significantly, helping to drive improved operating margins and results. Our agreement with ABC News Media Sales will allowed the company to develop a national footprint through one of the most respected global media companies. We are well positioned for 2008 as we have commitments from multiple respected national brands to use our direct to the consumer digital platform in their 2008 advertising activities. Our domestic equipment sales remain strong, as we continue to gain additional market share. Golf courses world wide increasingly recognize the value that the ProLink System creates. During the third quarter, we announced that we would reduce operating costs as we refined our business model. I am pleased to announce in Q4 that we lowered operating expenses by approximately $0.9 million from the 2007 first quarter. We have implemented additional cost reduction initiatives during the first quarter of 2008 and anticipate that 2008 operating expenses will be materially lower than 2007."

"Despite the many accomplishments last year, we are highly focused on meeting several of the challenges ahead," continued Mr. Bain. "Our decision to terminate Elumina Iberica, S.A., as an international distributor, will impact revenue near-term. We are completing our due diligence on two separate distributors for France and Spain and remain confident that we will soon be able to announce new partners for the area. Fortunately, it has allowed us to get closer to our international customers and vendors, which should facilitate longer-term diversified growth and stability. We also are aware of the challenges posed by a slowing economy, particularly in the area of consumer spending, which could impact all areas of the golf industry. However, we believe that growing domestic system sales, increasing advertising revenue and tight cost controls will help mitigate or eliminate the short-term impact of any international weakness."

The Company reported fourth quarter revenue of $6.4 million compared to $3.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2006. Fourth quarter revenue from New Domestic System sales and refinancings of $5.2 million represented an over 90% growth over the 2006 fourth quarter. International System Revenue declined from $0.5 million to $0.3 million, primarily as a result of a dispute with the Company's former distributor Elumina. All 2007 fourth quarter international revenue was generated by sales from distributors other than Elumina. Advertising revenue increased by more than $0.2 million to $231,441. Service revenue increased from $0.5 million to $0.6 million.

Gross margin for the 2007 fourth quarter was 49%, compared to 21% in the 2006 fourth quarter. Gross margin increased from the 2007 fourth quarter as a result of reduced manufacturing costs, a more favorable mix of sales as a result of higher Finance and Advertising revenue.

For the 2007 fourth quarter, operating expenses, before a bad debt reserve of $4.6 million, were $3.5 million, compared to the 2006 fourth quarter of $4.7 million. Sales and marketing expenses were $0.7 million, compared to $1.1 million in the three months ended December 31, 2006. General and administrative costs were $1.5 million (excluding the charge for the bad debt expense associated with the Elumina receivables), compared to the year-earlier period of $2.2 million. 2007 fourth quarter operating expenses include non-cash costs of $0.6 million for stock-based compensation, depreciation and amortization, compared to $0.7 million in the 2006 fourth quarter.

Net Income (Loss) -- Fourth Quarter

The net income (loss) applicable to common stockholders for the three months ended December 31, 2007 was $(5.7) million or $(0.13) per share, compared to $(4.5) million or $(0.13) per share in the same period in 2006. The 2007 fourth quarter net loss includes $0.3 million in non-cash 123R expense and a charge of $4.6 million in connection with a reserve taken for a receivable with Elumina. The Company has initiated legal action against Elumina, and through a combination of insurance from The Export-Import Bank and the pursuit of Elumina's assets believes there is a possibility that it will collect at least a portion of the outstanding account balance.

Balance Sheet

As of December 31, 2007, the Company had approximately $2.8 million in cash and investments, and $4.2 million of net accounts receivable compared to $2.4 million and $2.7 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2006.

For the twelve months ended December 31, 2007, ProLink had revenue of $25.2 million compared to revenue of $21.6 million in the same period in 2006. The Company had an operating loss of $(8.7) million after the above mentioned $4.6 million reserve, compared to a loss of $(3.7) million in the year-earlier period. ProLink had a net loss applicable to common stockholders of $(14.4) million, including a non cash $3.7 million in dividends on Series C Preferred Shares, or $(0.34) per share, compared to net loss of $(3.6) million, or $(0.10) per share in the twelve months ended December 31, 2006.

Balance Sheet For the Years Ended (dollars in 000's) December 31, 2007 2006 Cash and cash equivalents $2,829 $2,448 Other current assets 8,390 5,625 Total current assets 11,220 8,074 Other assets 10,118 8,528 Total assets $21,338 $16,602 Total current liabilities 12,842 12,302 Long-term liabilities 4,632 3,709 Stockholders' equity 3,864 590 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $21,338 $16,602 For the Years Ended Results of Operations: December 31, December 31, Change (dollars in 000's) 2007 2006 $ % REVENUES: New System Installation Revenue $19,386 $17,737 $1,649 9.3% Service Revenue 2,529 2,607 (78) -3.0% Finance Revenue, net 2,350 1,200 1,150 95.8% Advertising Revenue 940 59 881 n/a Total Revenue 25,206 21,603 3,602 16.7% Cost of Revenue 13,751 13,396 356 2.7% Gross Margin 11,454 8,208 3,246 39.6% Gross Margin Percentage 45.4% 38.0% 90.1% Operating Expenses 20,166 11,898 8,268 69.5% Income (Loss) from Operations (8,711) (3,690) (5,021) n/a Other (Income) Expense 1,961 (47) 2,008 n/a Net Loss (10,672) (3,643) (7,029) n/a Dividends on Series C Preferred Shares 3,721 - 3,721 Net Loss Applicable to Common Shareholders $(14,393) $(3,643) $(10,750) n/a Basic Loss per Common Share $(0.34) $(0.10) $(0.24) Diluted Loss per Common Share $(0.34) $(0.10) $(0.24) EBITDA plus adjustments For the Years Ended calculation: December 31, December 31, Change (dollars in 000's) 2007 2006 $ % Net Loss $(10,672) $(3,643) $(7,029) 192.9% Interest Expense (579) (341) (238) 69.8% Interest Expense - Warrant Expense (1,382) (940) (442) 47.0% Depreciation & Amortization (814) (517) (297) 57.4% Total ITDA (2,775) (1,798) (977) 54.3% EBITDA (7,898) (1,845) (6,052) 328.0% (Bad Debt) - Gain / Reserve (4,617) 327 (4,944) n/a Gain on Retirement of Debt - 964 (964) n/a FAS 123R - stock based compensation (1,436) (824) (612) 74.2% EBITDA plus adjustments $(1,844) $(2,312) $468 n/a Results of Operations: For the Three Months Ended (dollars in 000's) December 31, December 31, Change 2007 2006 $ % REVENUES: New Systems - Domestic $1,202 $1,592 $(390) -24.5% New Systems - Upgrades 2,874 1,150 1,724 149.9% New Systems - Domestic Totals 4,076 2,742 1,334 48.6% New System - International 338 468 (130) -27.7% New System - Total Revenue 4,414 3,209 1,204 37.5% Finance Revenue, net 1,142 (18) 1,160 n/a Advertising Revenue 231 17 214 n/a Service Revenue 634 549 85 15.4% Total Revenue 6,421 3,758 2,663 70.9% Cost of Revenue 3,281 2,971 310 10.4% Gross Margin 3,140 787 2,353 299.0% Gross Margin Percentage 48.9% 20.9% 88.4% Operating Expenses 8,113 4,528 3,585 79.2% Income (Loss) from Operations (4,973) (3,741) (1,232) n/a Other (Income) Expense 721 (755) 1,476 n/a Net Loss (5,694) (4,497) (2,708) n/a Dividends on Series C Preferred Shares - - - n/a Net Loss Applicable to Common Shareholders $(5,694) $(4,497) $(2,708) n/a Basic Loss per Common Share $(0.13) $(0.10) $(0.03) Diluted Loss per Common Share $(0.13) $(0.10) $(0.03) EBITDA plus adjustments calculation: For the Three Months Ended (dollars in 000's) December 31, December 31, Change 2007 2006 $ % Net Loss $(5,694) $(4,497) $(1,197) 26.6% Interest Expense (42) (45) 3 -6.9% Interest Expense - Warrant Expense (679) (919) 240 -26.2% Depreciation & Amortization (233) (157) (77) 49.0% Total ITDA (954) (1,121) 167 -14.9% EBITDA (4,740) (3,376) (1,364) 40.4% (Bad Debt) - Gain / Reserve (4,617) (158) (4,460) n/a FAS 123(R) stock based compensation (348) (533) 184 -34.6% EBITDA plus adjustments $226 $(2,686) $2,912 n/a Conference Call

The Company will hold a conference call today at 4:30 p.m. eastern time today. Interested parties may dial (888) 219-1463 or (913) 312-1379. Please use passcode 8540009. The call will also be webcast and may be accessed at http://www.goprolink.com/investors. A telephonic replay will also be available for 30 days by dialing (888) 203-1112 or (719) 457-0820. Please use passcode 8540009.

Safe Harbor

This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 about ProLink Holdings Corp. (ProLink). Forward looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Such forward-looking statements, based upon the current beliefs and expectations of ProLink's management, are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from the forward looking statements which are set forth in greater detail in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. The information set forth herein should be read in light of such risks. ProLink does not assume any obligation to update the information contained in this press release.

For more information about ProLink, visit http://www.goprolink.com/, call 480.753.2337 or email info@goprolink.com.

CONTACT: Daniel Mitchell Buffalo Communications 253.312.4536 dmitchell@billycaspergolf.com Investor Relations Contact: CEOcast, Inc. Gary Nash 212.732.4300 gnash@ceocast.com

ProLink Holdings Corp.

CONTACT: Daniel Mitchell of Buffalo Communications, +1-253-312-4536,
dmitchell@billycaspergolf.com; or Investor Relations, Gary Nash of CEOcast,
Inc., +1-212-732-4300, gnash@ceocast.com, both for ProLink Holdings Corp.

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

First Advantage Corporation to Hold First Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call

POWAY, Calif., April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- First Advantage Corporation , a global risk mitigation and business solutions provider, today announced that it will host a conference call on Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. ET. The call, conducted by Anand Nallathambi, president and chief executive officer, and John Lamson, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will follow the announcement of the company's first quarter 2008 operating results, which are scheduled for release on Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at 4:02 p.m. ET.

The call, which is open to investors, members of the financial community and the media, can be accessed as follows:

Via telephone: Call toll free from within the United States by dialing 888.889.1652; or, if calling from outside the United States, dial 210.795.9764. For both numbers, provide the pass code Advantage when prompted. Via webcast: Through your Internet browser, visit the Investor home page at http://www.fadv.com/ .

An audio replay of the conference call will be available through May 7, 2008, by dialing 888.562.7629 (inside the United States), or 402.220.6506 (outside the United States). An audio archive of the call and a copy of the first quarter 2008 operating results release, including the financial information contained therein, will be available on the Investor home page of First Advantage's Web site, http://www.fadv.com/ .

About First Advantage Corporation

First Advantage Corporation combines industry expertise with information to create products and services that organizations worldwide use to make smarter business decisions. First Advantage is a leading provider of consumer credit information in the mortgage, automotive and specialty finance markets; business credit information in the transportation industry; lead generation services; motor vehicle record reports; supply chain security consulting; employment background verifications; occupational health services; applicant tracking systems; recruiting solutions; skills and behavioral assessments; business tax consulting services; insurance fraud, corporate and litigation investigations; surveillance; computer forensics; electronic discovery; data recovery; due diligence reporting; resident screening; property management software and renters insurance. First Advantage ranks among the top companies in all of its major business lines. First Advantage is headquartered in Poway, Calif., and has 4,700 employees in offices throughout the United States and abroad. More information about First Advantage can be found at http://www.fadv.com/ .

First Advantage is a majority-owned subsidiary of The First American Corporation , a FORTUNE 500(R) company that traces its history to 1889. First American is America's largest provider of business information, supplying businesses and consumers with valuable information products to support the major economic events of people's lives. Additional information about the First American Family of Companies can be found at http://www.firstam.com/ .

First Advantage Contacts: Henri Van Parys Cindy Williams Corporate Communications Manager Investor Relations Manager 727.214.1072 727.214.3438 henri.vanparys@FADV.com clwilliams@FADV.com

First Advantage Corporation

CONTACT: Henri Van Parys, Corporate Communications Manager,
+1-727-214-1072, henri.vanparys@FADV.com, or Cindy Williams, Investor
Relations Manager, +1-727-214-3438, clwilliams@FADV.com, both of First
Advantage Corporation

Web site: http://www.fadv.com/
http://www.firstam.com/

Ludwig Enterprises, Inc. Announces Purchase of Assets of Pegasus Data

MIAMI, April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ludwig Enterprises, Inc. (Pink Sheets: LUDW.PK) Board of Directors announces the purchase of the test equipment of Pegasus Data, Edison, NJ. Included in the purchase is the necessary laboratory equipment for Ludwig to continue its engineering and enhancement of a state of the art receiver and transmitter for its new Digital FM Radio Service.

Ludwig is a new entrant into the HD FM radio market offering a new subscriber based FM radio service, planning on serving the domestic ethnic market.

The company believes this purchase will greatly reduce the time for it to equip and begin operations of its own test facility. Ludwig's staff has been utilizing this equipment at Pegasus's facility in 2007. Hal Walker, president of Pegasus Data said he believed Ludwig's purchase would facilitate a smooth transition to Ludwig's operation of its own laboratory.

ABOUT LUDWIG ENTERPRISES, INC. - Ludwig Enterprises, Inc., (LUDW), is a Nevada based technology company with regional offices in Miami, Florida. LUDW has acquired license rights for a revolutionary new method of radio broadcasting. This technology attaches fifty new digital broadcast channels to an existing FM radio signal. This technology will allow Ludwig Enterprises to contractually acquire the right to utilize currently issued FM radio station spectrum with minimal regulatory requirements. The company intends to deploy this technology into the fifty largest US demographic markets.

Ludwig Enterprises, Inc. has chosen not to compete with the major radio networks offering "top 50 programming" but to focus on the underserved or un- served foreign language market. Programming will consist of twenty-four hour a day programs in such languages as Chinese, Pakistani, Russian, Hebrew and many others. Additionally there will be a limited number of specialty channels focusing on twenty-four hour a day: old time radio programs, readings of local and national news papers (without commentary), specialty music channels including jazz and music forms not played on conventional stations, and educational programming.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION about Ludwig Enterprises, Inc., as well as corporate structure and stock capitalization, can be viewed on the Company's Web site: http://www.ludwigent.com/.

SAFE HARBOR

Forward-looking statements made in this release are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements made by Ludwig Enterprise, Inc. are not a guarantee of future performance. This news release includes forward-looking statements, including with respect to the future level of business for the parties. These statements are necessarily subject to risk and uncertainty. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in these forward- looking statements as a result of certain risk factors that could cause results to differ materially from estimated results. Management cautions that all statements as to future results of operations are necessarily subject to risks, uncertainties and events that may be beyond the control of Ludwig Enterprises, Inc. and no assurance can be given that such results will be achieved. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the ability to procure, properly price, retain and successfully complete projects, and changes in products and competition.

Ludwig Enterprises, Inc.

CONTACT: Investor Relations, investor_relations@ludwigent.com, or
Patrick Greenish, President Ludwig Enterprises, Inc., +1-786-235-9026,
president@ludwigent.com

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

Seagate Technology Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2008 Results- Quarterly revenue grows 10% year-over-year- Quarterly net income increases 62% year-over-year- Ships approximately 43 million units for the quarter, up 8% year-over-year

SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif., April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Seagate Technology today reported disc drive unit shipments of approximately 43 million, revenue of $3.1 billion, GAAP net income of $344 million, and diluted net income per share of $0.65 for the quarter ended March 28, 2008. GAAP net income and diluted net income per share includes approximately $29 million of purchased intangibles amortization and other charges associated with Seagate's recent acquisitions and also a net gain from asset sales of approximately $4 million. Excluding these items, non-GAAP net income and diluted net income per share were $369 million and $0.70, respectively. Included in both GAAP and non-GAAP results are restructuring and other charges of approximately $20 million or approximately $0.04 per share.

For the nine months ended March 28, 2008, Seagate reported revenue of $9.8 billion, GAAP net income of $1.1 billion, and diluted net income per share of $2.02. GAAP net income and diluted net income per share includes approximately $90 million of purchased intangibles amortization and other charges associated with Seagate's recent acquisitions and also a net gain from asset sales of approximately $19 million. Excluding these items, non-GAAP net income and diluted net income per share were $1.2 billion and $2.15, respectively. Included in both GAAP and non-GAAP results are restructuring and other charges of approximately $52 million or approximately $0.09 per share.

"We are pleased with Seagate's solid operational and financial performance in the quarter driven by continued strong global demand for storage products," said Bill Watkins, Seagate CEO. "Further, we delivered strong year-over-year revenue and earnings growth in the third quarter. We continue to believe that there is significant opportunity in the notebook and retail markets -- two areas where the company recently has not performed to expectation. We expect to see improved performance in these areas in the June quarter and through the calendar year."

Adjustments made to GAAP net income and diluted net income per share can be found with the financial statements included with this press release. Additional information relating to the financial results for the third fiscal quarter of 2008 can be found online at seagate.com.

Business Outlook

For the June quarter, Seagate expects to report revenue of $2.85 - $3.0 billion, and GAAP diluted net income per share of $0.37 - $0.41. Excluding approximately $21 million of purchased intangibles amortization and other charges associated with past closed acquisitions, non-GAAP diluted net income per share for the June quarter is expected to fall within the range of $0.41 - $0.45.

This guidance does not include the impact of any future acquisitions, stock repurchases or restructuring activities the company may undertake.

Dividend and Stock Repurchase

The company has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share to be paid on or before May 16, 2008 to all common shareholders of record as of May 2, 2008.

During the quarter ended March 28, 2008, the company purchased 36 million of its common shares at an average price of $21.79. Additionally, through April 14, under a 10b5-1 qualified stock repurchase plan, Seagate has purchased 9.1 million shares at an average cost of $21.36. The company has authorization to purchase approximately $2.0 billion of additional shares under the current stock repurchase program.

Conference Call

Seagate will hold a conference call to review the fiscal third quarter results at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time today. The conference call can be accessed online at seagate.com or by phone as follows:

USA: (877) 223-6202 International: (706) 679-3742 Conference ID: 41681231 Replay

A replay will be available beginning today at 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time through April 22 at 8:59 p.m. Pacific Time. The replay can be accessed from seagate.com or by phone as follows:

USA: (800) 642-1687 International: (706) 645-9291 Conference ID: 41681231 About Seagate

Seagate is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of hard disc drives and storage solutions, providing products for a wide-range of applications, including Enterprise, Desktop, Mobile Computing, Consumer Electronics and Branded Solutions. Seagate's business model leverages technology leadership and world-class manufacturing to deliver industry-leading innovation and quality to its global customers, with the goal of being the time-to-market leader in all markets in which it participates. The company is committed to providing award-winning products, customer support and reliability to meet the world's growing demand for information storage. Seagate can be found around the globe and at http://www.seagate.com/.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements related to the company's future operating and financial performance, including expected revenue, net income and diluted earnings per share (presented on a GAAP basis as well as on a non-GAAP adjusted basis), price and product competition, customer demand for our products, and general market conditions. These forward-looking statements are based on information available to Seagate as of the date of this press release. Current expectations, forecasts and assumptions involve a number of risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by these forward-looking statements. Such risks, uncertainties, and other factors may be beyond the company's control. In particular, such risks and uncertainties include the impact of the variable demand and the aggressive pricing environment for disc drives, particularly in view of current economic conditions; dependence on Seagate's ability to successfully qualify, manufacture and sell its disc drive products in increasing volumes on a cost-effective basis and with acceptable quality, particularly the new disc drive products with lower cost structures; the impact of competitive product announcements and possible excess industry supply with respect to particular disc drive products; and market conditions and alternative cash imperatives which could impact our ability to repurchase stock. Information concerning risk, uncertainties and other factors that could cause results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements is contained in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on August 27, 2007 and in the company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on January 30, 2008, which statements are incorporated into this press release by reference. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the company's views as of any subsequent date and Seagate undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made.

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In millions) (Unaudited) March 28, June 29, 2008 2007 (a) ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $1,143 $988 Short-term investments 140 156 Accounts receivable, net 1,351 1,383 Inventories 1,073 794 Deferred income taxes 225 196 Other current assets 675 284 Total Current Assets 4,607 3,801 Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net 2,357 2,278 Goodwill 2,366 2,300 Other intangible assets 132 188 Deferred income taxes 659 574 Other assets, net 292 331 Total Assets $10,413 $9,472 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Accounts payable $1,915 $1,301 Accrued employee compensation 380 157 Accrued expenses, other 803 786 Accrued income taxes 11 75 Current portion of long-term debt 345 330 Total Current Liabilities 3,454 2,649 Other non-current liabilities 399 353 Long-term accrued income taxes 212 - Long-term debt, less current portion 1,685 1,733 Total Liabilities 5,750 4,735 Shareholders' Equity 4,663 4,737 Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $10,413 $9,472 (a) The information in this column was derived from the Company's audited consolidated balance sheet as of June 29, 2007. SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (In millions, except per share data) (Unaudited) For the Three Months Ended For the Nine Months Ended March 28, March 30, March 28, March 30, 2008 2007 2008 2007 Revenue $3,104 $2,828 $9,809 $8,616 Cost of revenue 2,288 2,225 7,295 7,025 Product development 254 214 758 683 Marketing and administrative 164 126 484 446 Amortization of intangibles 15 13 41 36 Restructuring and other, net 20 3 52 - Total operating expenses 2,741 2,581 8,630 8,190 Income from operations 363 247 1,179 426 Interest income 16 15 51 59 Interest expense (30) (33) (96) (107) Other, net - 1 13 11 Other expense, net (14) (17) (32) (37) Income before income taxes 349 230 1,147 389 Provision for income taxes 5 18 45 18 Net income $344 $212 $1,102 $371 Net income per share: Basic $0.68 $0.39 $2.11 $0.66 Diluted 0.65 0.37 2.02 0.62 Number of shares used in per share calculations: Basic 507 546 522 564 Diluted 530 577 549 595 SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In millions) (Unaudited) For the Nine Months Ended March 28, March 30, 2008 2007 OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income $1,102 $371 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 631 650 Stock-based compensation 86 101 Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable (3) 42 Redemption charges on 8% Senior Notes due 2009 - 19 In-process research and development 4 4 Other non-cash operating activities, net 6 16 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Current assets and liabilities 134 (703) Non-current assets and liabilities 183 70 Net cash provided by operating activities 2,143 570 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Acquisition of property, equipment and leasehold improvements (637) (688) Proceeds from sale of fixed assets 29 29 Purchases of short-term investments (439) (322) Maturities and sales of short-term investments 425 851 Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (78) (178) Other investing activities, net 15 (44) Net cash used in investing activities (685) (352) FINANCING ACTIVITIES Net proceeds from issuance of long-term debt - 1,477 Repayment of debt (34) (405) Redemption premium on 8% Senior Notes due 2009 - (16) Proceeds from exercise of employee stock options and employee stock purchase plan 172 207 Dividends to shareholders (159) (158) Repurchases of common shares (1,284) (1,324) Other financing activities, net 2 - Net cash used in financing activities (1,303) (219) Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 155 (1) Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 988 910 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period $1,143 $909 Use of non-GAAP financial information

Our results of operations have undergone significant change in the past few years, most significantly in connection with our acquisition of Maxtor. To help the readers of our condensed consolidated financial statements prepared on a GAAP basis better understand our past financial performance and our expectations of our future results, we supplementally disclose, after making certain non-GAAP adjustments, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted net income per share. We also provide forecasts of these non-GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation of the adjustments to GAAP net income and diluted net income per share for the quarter and year-to-date periods are presented in the tables below. In addition, an explanation of the ways in which our board of directors and management use these non-GAAP financial measures to evaluate the business, the substance behind our management's decision to use these non-GAAP financial measures, the material limitations associated with the use of these non-GAAP financial measures, the manner in which Seagate management compensates for those limitations, and the substantive reasons why we believe that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors is included under the caption "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" in the Form 8-K furnished today with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This additional non-GAAP financial information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income or diluted net income per share prepared in accordance with GAAP. You should not compare our non-GAAP net income or non-GAAP diluted net income per share results with those of other companies, as the adjustments made to our GAAP results are unique to Seagate.

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY ADJUSTMENTS TO GAAP NET INCOME AND DILUTED NET INCOME PER SHARE (In millions, except per share data) (Unaudited) For the For the Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended March 28, 2008 March 28, 2008 GAAP net income $344 $1,102 Non-GAAP adjustments: Acquisition related adjustments: - Amortization of purchased intangible assets (A) 26 74 - Write-off of in-process research and development (B) - 4 - Stock-based compensation (C) 3 12 - Gain on the sale of certain assets (D) (4) (19) Adjustments for taxes (E) - - Non-GAAP net income 369 1,173 Diluted net income per share: GAAP $ 0.65 $ 2.02 Non-GAAP $ 0.70 $ 2.15 Shares used in diluted net income per share calculation: 530 549 (A) For the three months and nine months ended March 28, 2008, amortization of purchased intangible assets acquired in acquisitions was allocated as follows: For the For the Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended March 28, 2008 March 28, 2008 Cost of revenue $11 $33 Amortization of intangibles 15 41 Total amortization of purchased intangible assets $26 $74 (B) To exclude the write-off of in-process research and development related to the MetaLINCS acquisition (allocated to Product development) (C) For the three months and nine months ended March 28, 2008, stock-based compensation expense related to the Maxtor acquisition was allocated as follows: For the For the Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended March 28, 2008 March 28, 2008 Cost of revenue $1 $2 Product development 2 7 Marketing and administrative - 3 Total stock-based compensation expense $3 $12 (D) To exclude the gain on the sale of certain assets (allocated to Other income, net) (E) To exclude the tax effects, where applicable, of adjustments to GAAP net income

Seagate Technology

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rod.j.cooper@seagate.com, both of Seagate Technology

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

Comarco Reports Fiscal 2008 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results

LAKE FOREST, Calif., April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Comarco, Inc. , a leading provider of innovative mobile power solutions through its ChargeSource(TM) line of multi-function universal mobile power products and a provider of wireless test solutions and wireless emergency call box systems, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended January 31, 2008.

Revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 was $6.9 million, down 47% compared with $12.8 million reported for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007. The net loss for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 was $3.7 million or $(0.50) per share compared with net income of $2.8 million or $0.38 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007. Included in the fourth quarter fiscal 2008 results was a gain on the 2006 sale of the Company's investment in SwissQual of $1.4 million, relating to the distribution of escrowed proceeds relating to SwissQual's post closing actions, and an asset impairment charge of $0.5 million, relating to the impairment of goodwill in the call box business. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007, Comarco recorded a gain on sale from the SwissQual transaction totaling $1.6 million, which represented contingent consideration based on achieving certain performance measures.

Revenue for fiscal 2008 was $23.2 million, down 51% compared with $47.8 million reported for fiscal 2007. The net loss for fiscal 2008 was $10.1 million or $(1.37) per share compared with net income of $1.8 million, or $0.24 per share, for fiscal 2007. The gain on the sale of the SwissQual interest totaled $2.0 million in fiscal 2008 compared with $1.7 million in fiscal 2007.

"Fiscal 2008 was a difficult and disappointing year for Comarco. However, late in the year two bright spots emerged," said Sam Inman, Interim President and Chief Executive Officer. "In December our WTS team was awarded a significant $10.1 million order from AT&T for our recently-introduced, next-generation system. We also announced in December our partnership with Lenovo, a leading notebook computer OEM, to provide Lenovo's next generation power adaptor designed specifically for the global market. Our immediate goal is to build on these two developments and increase shareholder value."

"Fiscal 2009 will be a pivotal year for Comarco. We have made changes to the Board of Directors and are putting the right management team in place," continued Mr. Inman. "Our growth strategy is focused on our ChargeSource platform. In order to maximize the value of our WTS and call box operations, we continue to work with Pagemill Partners, our financial advisor, on assessing strategic initiatives, and with our recent Board and management team changes, we have brought an increased sense of urgency to this effort," Mr. Inman added.

Product Line Review

ChargeSource revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 was $2.5 million, down 35% compared with $3.8 million reported for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007. Fiscal fourth quarter 2008 revenue was up 30% sequentially from the third quarter reflecting new orders for the existing product line and the initial shipments of the ChargeSource power adapter to Lenovo. ChargeSource revenue was $5.4 million in fiscal 2008 compared with $16.7 million in fiscal 2007, down 68%. The Company is pursuing several goals for its ChargeSource business during fiscal 2009. First, Comarco plans to expand its relationship with Lenovo while seeking additional OEM partners. Second, the Company is working on a new ChargeSource product line for the retail market. In addition, there are initiatives underway to lower product costs and expand manufacturing sources to improve gross margins and increase operational efficiencies.

WTS revenue was $1.5 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008, down 72% compared with $5.2 million reported for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007. WTS revenue was $6.7 million in fiscal 2008, down 57% compared with $15.3 million in fiscal 2007. Comarco has begun shipments of the initial units to AT&T, is pursuing additional WTS revenue opportunities, and is expecting an improved business outlook for WTS during fiscal 2009.

Call box revenue was $2.9 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008, down 23% compared with $3.8 million reported for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007. Call box revenue was $11.1 million, down 29% compared with $15.7 million reported for fiscal 2007. The majority of the customer upgrades are completed, while additional service and maintenance contracts remain an opportunity for the future.

Forward-Looking Information

This news release includes "forward-looking statements" that are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this release are generally identified by words such as "believes," "anticipates," "plans," "expects," "will," "would," and similar expressions that are intended to identify forward-looking statements. A number of important factors could cause our results to differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements, including, among others, the impact of perceived or actual weakening of economic conditions on customers' and prospective customers' spending on our products and services; quarterly fluctuations in our revenue or other operating results; failure to meet financial expectations of analysts and investors, including failure from significant reductions in demand from earlier anticipated levels; potential difficulties in the assimilation of operations, strategies, technologies, personnel and products of acquired companies and technologies; risks related to market acceptance of our products and our ability to meet contractual and technical commitments with our customers; activities by us and others regarding protection of intellectual property; and competitors' release of competitive products and other actions. Further information on potential factors that could affect our financial results are included in risks detailed from time to time in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including without limitation our annual report of Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2007.

Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements. Moreover, neither any other person nor we assume responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.

Earnings Conference Call

Comarco will host a conference call to discuss the financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and full year ended January 31, 2008, current corporate developments and its outlook for fiscal 2009 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time on April 15, 2008. Dial (800) 366-7449 domestically or (303) 262-2141 internationally to listen to the call. A live Webcast will also be made available at http://www.comarco.com/. A replay will be available approximately one hour after the call for 7 days following the call's conclusion. To access the replay, dial (800) 240-2430 for domestic callers or (303) 262-2141 for international callers, both using passcode 11112697#. A Web archive will be made available at http://www.comarco.com/ for 90 days following the call's conclusion.

About Comarco

Based in Lake Forest, Calif., Comarco is a leading provider of innovative mobile power solutions through its ChargeSource(TM) line of multi-function universal mobile power products which can simultaneously power and charge multiple devices such as notebook computers, mobile phones, BlackBerry(R) smartphones, iPods(R), and many other rechargeable mobile devices. Comarco is also a provider of wireless test solutions and wireless emergency call box systems. More information about Comarco's product lines can be found at http://www.comarco.com/ and http://www.chargesource.com/.

COMARCO, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (In thousands, except per share data) Three Months Ended Year Ended January 31, January 31, (Unaudited) (A) 2008 2007 2008 2007 Revenues $6,851 $12,846 $23,200 $47,776 Cost of revenues 6,138 6,847 17,374 29,614 Gross profit 713 5,999 5,826 18,162 Selling, general and administrative costs 2,968 2,656 10,244 10,674 Goodwill impairment charge 496 - 496 - Engineering and support costs 2,421 2,097 8,799 7,989 Operating income (loss) (5,172) 1,246 (13,713) (501) Other income 143 245 842 941 Gain on sale of investment in SwissQual and intangible asset 1,399 1,626 1,976 1,687 Gain on sale of equipment, net - - 321 - Income (loss) before income taxes (3,630) 3,117 (10,574) 2,127 Income tax expense (benefit) 23 357 (504) 350 Net income (loss) $(3,653) $2,760 $(10,070) $1,777 Basic and diluted income (loss) per share: Net income (loss) $(0. 50) $0.38 $(1.37) $0.24 Weighted average common shares outstanding: Basic 7,327 7,378 7,338 7,394 Diluted 7,327 7,403 7,338 7,423 Common shares outstanding 7,327 7,372 7,327 7,372 (A) Derived from the audited consolidated financial statements. COMARCO, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands) ASSETS January 31, January 31, 2008 2007 (A) (A) Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $17,011 $26,360 Short-term investments 336 897 Accounts receivable, net 4,728 10,942 Inventory 4,466 5,452 Other current assets 734 427 Total current assets 27,275 44,078 Property and equipment, net 2,586 3,331 Software development costs, net - 243 Intangible assets, net 525 820 Goodwill, net 1,898 2,394 Restricted cash 250 500 Other assets 47 47 $32,581 $51,413 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current Liabilities: Accounts payable $1,290 $718 Deferred revenue 2,221 2,586 Deferred compensation 336 897 Accrued liabilities 5,705 6,259 Total current liabilities 9,552 10,460 Deferred income taxes 86 59 Tax liability: FIN 48 86 - Deferred rent 573 767 Deferred revenue 1,555 2,138 11,852 13,424 Stockholders' equity 20,729 37,989 $32,581 $51,413 (A) Derived from the audited consolidated financial statements.

Comarco, Inc.

CONTACT: Winston Hickman, Interim CFO of Comarco, Inc., +1-949-599-7446,
whickman@comarco.com; or Investors, Douglas Sherk, dsherk@evcgroup.com, or
Jenifer Kirtland, jkirtland@evcgroup.com, both of EVC Group, Inc.,
+1-415-896-6820, both for Comarco, Inc.

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

CyberSource Sets Release Date for First Quarter Financial Results

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CyberSource Corporation , a leading provider of electronic payment and risk management solutions, will report financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2008, after the close of regular market trading on Tuesday, April 29, 2008.

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The company will host a public conference call following the release of the financials to discuss the results and current business developments. Bill McKiernan, CyberSource's chairman and CEO, and Steven Pellizzer, CFO, will host the conference call. The conference call will take place on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern (1:30 p.m. Pacific) and can be accessed by either of the following methods:

Live conference call

888-585-4496 (U.S. and Canada), 706-634-9580 (local and international). The call's conference ID number is: 42416941. A taped replay of this call will be available through May 31, 2008. The dial-in numbers for the taped replay are: 800-642-1687 (U.S.) 706-645-9291 (local and international). Conference ID is as above.

Live web cast http://www.cybersource.com/cgi-bin/ir.pl

A replay of this web cast will remain available at this location through July 31, 2008

About CyberSource

CyberSource Corporation is a leading provider of electronic payment and risk management solutions. CyberSource solutions enable electronic payment processing for Web, call center, and POS environments. CyberSource also offers industry leading risk management solutions for merchants accepting card-not-present transactions. CyberSource Professional Services designs, integrates, and optimizes commerce transaction processing systems. Approximately 228,000 businesses use CyberSource solutions, including half the companies comprising the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, California, and has sales and service offices in Japan, the United Kingdom, and other locations in the United States including Bellevue, Washington and American Fork, Utah. For more information on CyberSource please visit http://www.cybersource.com/ or email info@cybersource.com. For more information on Authorize.Net small business solutions, please visit http://www.authorize.net/ or email sales@authorize.net.

(C) 2008 CyberSource Corporation. All rights reserved. CyberSource is a registered trademark in the U.S. and other countries. Authorize.Net is a registered trademark in the U.S. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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CONTACT: Katrina Rymill of CyberSource Corporation, +1-650-965-6154,
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Web site: http://www.cybersource.com/

Renaissance Learning, Inc. Announces First Quarter, 2008 Results

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis., April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Renaissance Learning(R), Inc. , a leading provider of technology to support personalized practice, differentiated instruction, and progress monitoring in reading, math and writing for pre K-12 schools and districts, today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. Revenues for the first quarter of 2008 were $29.4 million, an increase of 10.1% from first quarter 2007 revenues of $26.7 million. Net income for the first quarter of 2008 was $2.6 million, or $.09 per share, compared to net income of $1.3 million, or $.05 per share, for the first quarter last year. First quarter 2007 results included pre-tax restructuring costs of approximately $0.5 million, or $.01 per share.

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"First quarter revenue and earnings growth is a good start to 2008," commented Terrance D. Paul, Chief Executive Officer. "This growth reflects both the strong Accelerated Reader and Accelerated Math Enterprise subscription orders from the second and third quarter last year, which are being recognized as revenue now, and laptop order growth of 6% this quarter compared to the same quarter last year, the second consecutive quarter of growth for the laptop product line.

"We continue to see the positive impact of our Enterprise offering, with revenue to same school AR customers increasing by over $1,200 per year and software subscription revenue growing to 40% of total software revenue in the first quarter compared to 22% last year. There is also considerable customer excitement over our recent release of the new Home Connect feature of Enterprise," continued Paul. "However, as we have indicated previously, Enterprise also has some near-term negative effects. It is causing orders to shift to the second and, even more so, the third quarters as schools align their subscriptions with budget cycles. It is also causing customers to hold off purchasing quizzes as they consider upgrading. Thus, orders were down 10.9% for the quarter, and deferred revenue decreased by $5.0 million in the first quarter of 2008 versus a $0.5 million increase in 2007.

"We expect that the economic downturn will hurt school funding and our sales in a number of states, particularly California and Florida, and now believe that our initial order projections of 15-20% growth for the full year may be too aggressive," added Paul. "It is too early to predict the full year impact. However, we continue to expect orders in the second and third quarters to be strong, and with the recent release of Home Connect, we are confident of achieving solid results in 2008."

Renaissance Learning added approximately 500 new customer schools in the U.S. and Canada during the quarter, bringing total North American schools that are actively using the Company's products to over 74,000. Of these, over 63,000 are using the Company's reading products, over 29,000 are using the Company's math products, and over 22,000 are using at least one Renaissance Place product.

The Company will hold a conference call at 4:00 p.m. CDT today to discuss its financial results, quarterly highlights, and business outlook. The teleconference may be accessed in listen-only mode by dialing 888-603-6873, ID number 41088150 at 4:00 p.m. CDT. Please call a few minutes before the scheduled start time to ensure a proper connection.

A digital recording of the conference call will be made available on April 15, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. through April 22, 2008 at 11:59 p.m. The replay dial-in is 800-642-1687. The conference ID number to access the replay is 41088150.

Renaissance Learning, Inc.

Renaissance Learning, Inc. is the world's leading provider of computer-based assessment technology for pre-K-12 schools. Adopted by more than 74,000 North American schools, Renaissance Learning's tools provide daily formative assessment and periodic progress-monitoring technology to enhance core curriculum, support differentiated instruction, and personalize practice in reading, writing, and math. Renaissance Learning products help educators make the practice component of their existing curriculum more effective by providing tools to personalize practice and easily manage the daily activities for students of all levels. As a result, teachers using Renaissance Learning products accelerate learning, get more satisfaction from teaching, and help students achieve higher test scores on state and national tests. Renaissance Learning has seven U.S. locations and subsidiaries in Canada, India, and the United Kingdom.

This press release contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding growth initiatives, growth prospects and management's expectations regarding orders and financial results for 2008 and future periods. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and various assumptions which management believes are reasonable. However, these statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results encompassed within the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include the failure of AR and AM Enterprise and laptop orders to achieve expected growth targets, a decline in quiz sales that exceeds forecasts, risks associated with the implementation of the Company's strategic growth plan, dependence on educational institutions and government funding, and other risks affecting the Company's business as described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K and later filed quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, which factors are incorporated herein by reference. The Company expressly disclaims a duty to provide updates to forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or other occurrences.

(tables to follow) RENAISSANCE LEARNING(R), INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) (unaudited) Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 2007 Net sales: Products $22,205 $21,701 Services 7,181 4,987 Total net sales 29,386 26,688 Cost of sales: Products 4,035 3,703 Services 3,762 2,867 Total cost of sales 7,797 6,570 Gross profit 21,589 20,118 Operating expenses: Product development 4,032 5,065 Selling and marketing 9,373 9,406 General and administrative 4,129 3,842 Total operating expenses 17,534 18,313 Operating income 4,055 1,805 Other income (expense), net 168 302 Income before income taxes 4,223 2,107 Income taxes 1,605 790 Net Income $2,618 $1,317 Income per share: Basic $0.09 $0.05 Diluted $0.09 $0.05 Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 28,759,046 28,858,799 Diluted 28,842,931 28,881,276 RENAISSANCE LEARNING(R), INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (dollar amounts in thousands) (unaudited) March 31, December 31, 2008 2007 ASSETS: Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $7,975 $7,337 Investment securities 7,786 8,136 Accounts receivable, net 9,477 8,791 Inventories 5,981 6,273 Prepaid expenses 1,976 2,197 Income taxes receivable 137 1,450 Deferred tax asset 4,432 4,406 Other current assets 268 300 Total current assets 38,032 38,890 Investment securities 6,955 8,982 Property, plant and equipment, net 10,186 10,578 Goodwill 47,241 47,065 Other noncurrent assets 7,808 7,785 Total assets $110,222 $113,300 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: Current liabilities: Accounts payable $3,193 $2,011 Deferred revenue 30,682 35,675 Payroll and employee benefits 4,424 4,184 Other current liabilities 3,693 3,563 Total current liabilities 41,992 45,433 Deferred revenue 2,723 2,707 Deferred compensation and other employee benefits 1,543 1,933 Income taxes payable 4,721 5,104 Other non-current liabilities 100 136 Total liabilities 51,079 55,313 Total shareholders' equity 59,143 57,987 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $110,222 $113,300

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CONTACT: Susan Sutherland of Renaissance Learning, Inc.,
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Web site: http://www.renlearn.com/

Verizon Files Application and Plan to Offer TV Throughout Five Boroughs of New York CityFor the First Time, TV Service Will Be Offered by a Single Provider Throughout the City; Plan Includes Reaching 'Every Neighborhood'; Service Launch Expected Later This YearInvestment in the City Is 'Historic'

NEW YORK, April 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon announced today that it has filed with the New York City Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications (DoITT) its application and plan under which, for the first time, TV service will be offered by a single provider throughout the City of New York. Verizon's revolutionary FiOS TV service will be delivered over the most advanced fiber-optic network.

Verizon submitted the plan in response to a Solicitation DoITT issued on April 11. The Solicitation seeks "proposals for franchises for the provision of cable television services to be made available throughout the City." Currently, only two legacy cable TV companies operate in separate and distinct parts of the city, leaving consumers, effectively, with little or no competitive choice for their cable TV news, information and entertainment.

"This important step sets in motion the process for Verizon to offer choice and competition in the traditional monopoly cable TV market to all the residents of the five boroughs of New York City," said Monica Azare, Verizon senior vice president for New York and Connecticut. "For too long, residents have been locked in to one provider for their cable TV entertainment. With an award of the first-ever Citywide franchise, Verizon will be able to throw open the doors to competition, providing real choice and real value."

Verizon's proposal will now be evaluated by the City, and then forwarded to the City's Franchise and Concession Review Committee for a public hearing and consideration. If the Committee and the City approve Verizon's proposal, it will be submitted to the New York Public Service Commission for confirmation, as are all cable franchises. If all approvals are achieved in a timely fashion, Verizon would begin offering service to City residents later this year.

"Our investment in the City is historic, which is reflected in the citywide nature of our plan," Azare said. "When our fiber deployment project is completed it will reach to each and every borough, neighborhood, boulevard, avenue and street, without regard to the demographics of a particular area. More importantly, City residents will be able to take advantage of the power of fiber optics delivered straight to their doors."

This 12-year proposed agreement is unprecedented in scope and is designed to serve the unique needs of approximately 3.1 million households that will have access to FiOS TV, including households in multiple dwelling units.

In keeping with the citywide scope of the Verizon plan, key aspects include:

-- Verizon building its state-of-the-art fiber-optic network throughout the entire City by midyear 2014. This will make Verizon the largest provider of television service in New York City, and the only one serving the entire City; -- Making available FiOS TV service to requesting customers in all five boroughs within a six-year time frame as Verizon's wire centers are upgraded to being video-capable. If Verizon's proposal is approved, hundreds of thousands of New York City residents will have access to FiOS TV this year; -- FiOS TV will include an all digital channel line-up of more than 400 channels and 150 HD channels by year-end, and a growing library of more than 10,000 video-on-demand selections; -- Verizon will provide a fiber-optic institutional network (known as an INET), primarily to support the City's public safety needs; -- Verizon agrees to pay franchise fees equivalent to five percent of gross revenues on cable TV service, as do other cable TV operators in the City; -- Verizon has agreed to appropriate customer service provisions.

Verizon began constructing its fiber network in the City in late 2004, and consumers currently are enjoying the value and super-fast speeds offered by Verizon FiOS Internet service. (See below for city neighborhoods where FiOS Internet is already available.)

Verizon has an aggressive plan to provide FiOS service to requesting customers in multiple dwelling units (MDUs). Already, Verizon has installed FiOS in hundreds of MDU buildings throughout the City. The company works with property owners and landlords to gain access to the buildings, and then creates a fiber network to serve tenants in the buildings who request the FiOS services.

Verizon's FiOS TV is a formidable competitor to cable and satellite, offering a broad range of all-digital programming, high-definition (HD) channels and access to more than 10,000 on-demand titles, 70 percent of which are at no additional charge.

Verizon's fiber network delivers amazingly sharp pictures and sound, and has the capacity to transmit a wide array of HD 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.(*)

Verizon Fiber Deployment and FiOS Internet Availability by New York City Neighborhood March 2008 Manhattan Battery Park City-Lower Manhattan Chinatown East Harlem North East Harlem South East Village Hudson Yards Chelsea Flatiron-Union Square Lenox Hill -- Roosevelt Island Lower East Side Midtown -- Midtown South Upper East Side -- Carnegie Hill Yorkville The Bronx Williamsbridge Olinville Woodlawn Wakefield Eastchester Edenwald Norwood Bronxdale Laconia Baychester Brooklyn Canarsie Clinton Hill Bensonhurst East Crown Heights North Brooklyn Heights -- Cobble Hill Homecrest Williamsburg Fort Greene DUMBO-Vinegar Hill-Downtown Brooklyn-Boerum Hill Crown Heights South Bedford Gravesend North Side -- South Side Flatlands Georgetown-Marine Park-Bergen Beach-Mill Basin Prospect Heights Madison Queens Fresh Meadows -- Utopia Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde Park Laurelton Rosedale Springfield Gardens S-Brookville Douglaston Manor-Douglaston-Little Neck Auburndale Bayside -- Bayside Hills Breezy Point-Belle Harbor-Rockaway Park-Broad Channel Ft. Totten-Bay Terrace-Clearview Oakland Gardens Staten Island Stapleton -- Rosebank Port Richmond Charleston-Richmond Valley-Tottenville New Brighton -- Silver Lake Grymes Hill-Clifton-Fox Hills Old Town-Dongan Hills-South Beach Westerleigh Oakwood -- Oakwood Beach Grasmere-Arrochar-Fort Wadsworth New Springville-Bloomfield-Travis Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Heartland Village-Lighthouse Hill New Dorp -- Midland Beach Arden Heights Rossville -- Woodrow Great Kills Mariners Harbor-Arlington-Pt. Ivory-Granitville Annadale-Huguenot-Prince's Bay-Eltingville West New Brighton-New Brighton-St. George * 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: Eric Rabe, +1-908-559-3500, Eric.Rabe@Verizon.com, or John
Bonomo, +1-212-321-8033, John.J.Bonomo@Verizon.com, both of Verizon

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

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EMS Technologies CEO Paul Domorski Available for Commentary and Counterpoint on DeFazio Bill to Ban Cell Phone Use on U.S. AirlinesBill Would Give Europeans the Competitive Edge in International Travel, Domorski SaysNew HANG UP Bill Bad for U.S. Airline Industry, Passengers

WASHINGTON, April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In response to a bill filed today by three members of the Aviation Sub-Committee of the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee which would ban cell phone usage on all commercial flights in the United States, EMS Technologies CEO Paul Domorski will be available to the media to provide insight and commentary on why this measure may do further damage to beleaguered U.S. airlines giving European carriers the competitive edge.

Reps. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) Jerry Costello (D-IL) and John Duncan (R-TN) today announced the introduction of legislation that would codify the ban on the use of cell phones in-flight. The legislation comes on the heels of last week's announcement by the Europe Union that they will eliminate the ban on cell phones onboard aircraft.

EMS Technologies' CEO Paul Domorski's Position: -- The HANG UP Act is bad for U.S. carriers who now must compete against foreign airlines under the new Open Skies Agreement. -- The HANG UP Act is bad for passengers who want the freedom to choose new services on flights, especially during international travel. -- U.S. airlines should have the freedom to offer various services to their passengers -- the market should decide what passengers want, not politics.

ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND: The Open Skies Agreement, which took effect March 30, allows European airlines to fly in the United States and compete with U.S.-based airlines for customers. Analysts believe the U.S. airline industry may face a competitive disadvantage.

About EMS Technologies

EMS Technologies, Inc. is a wireless and satellite communication solutions leader, serving aeronautical, defense, maritime, commercial space and supply chain markets. The Company is headquartered in Atlanta, employs approximately 1,000 people worldwide and operates major manufacturing facilities in Atlanta and Ottawa, Canada. For more information, visit EMS at http://www.ems-t.com/.

EMS Technologies, Inc.

CONTACT: Anne Sargent of EMS Technologies, +1-404-435-5784,
pr@ems-t.com; or Kate Murchison of EMS SATCOM, +1-613-286-5235,
murchison.k@emssatcom.com; or Scott Green of Phillips & Company,
+1-512-826-4087, wsgreen@phillipscompany.com, for EMS Technologies, Inc.

Web site: http://www.ems-t.com/

Verizon Wireless Unveils Data Solutions Lab at Huntsville Call Center/State HeadquartersFacility Allows Customers to Check Out Devices, Data Equipment and Applications

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., April 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless today unveiled a new Data Solutions Lab at its Huntsville Call Center. The lab is designed for devices used on the company's network to meet the highest standards of reliability and provides customers with the best possible wireless experience.

"The work that's done here is key to Verizon Wireless' industry leadership and will support our customer base throughout Alabama and the United States," said Peter Kurth, Data Solutions manager for Verizon Wireless, Alabama. "This quality assurance approach is one of the reasons more people use our brand than any other wireless brand."

The first of its kind in Alabama, the Data Solutions Lab helps employees trouble-shoot and assist nationwide government accounts. The lab provides hands-on demonstrations; training on advanced PDA devices and new products; server setup and integration and technology training on wireless solutions for customers. Verizon Wireless offers 24 hour 7 day a week technical support for our mission-critical government customers.

"The phone or device tested is the customer's window to our network and must equal the network's reliability and quality to ensure the very best customer experience," said Michael Maiorana, Vice President -- National Government Sales and Operations for Verizon Wireless.

The 152,000-square-foot call center, located at Thornton Research Park, is staffed with nearly 1,000 employees.

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: Stephanie Alexander for Verizon Wireless, +1-205-821-3913,
stephanie.alexander@o2ideas.com

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

Microsoft annonce sa stratégie pour son activité Windows Embedded

SAN JOSE, Californie, April 15 /PRNewswire/ --

- Microsoft annonce le changement d'appellation de sa gamme de produits, définit la stratégie de ses nouvelles solutions pour les catégories d'appareils clés et dévoile sa première certification de développeur.

Aujourd'hui lors de la << Embedded Systems Conference Silicon Valley 2008 >> à San José, Microsoft Corp a présenté la prochaine phase de la stratégie de son activité Windows Embedded, avec un calendrier détaillant le changement d'appellation de sa gamme de produits et ses plans pour de nouvelles solutions dans les catégories d'appareils clés. Les nouvelles solutions pour les catégories d'appareils clés seront offertes sous l'appellation << Windows Embedded Ready >> et livrées comme des jeux d'outils préconfigurés offrant aux fabricants des fonctionnalités spécifiques à leurs marchés pour leur permettre de construire et de livrer la prochaine génération de systèmes connectés intelligents, orientés vers les services, de manière accélérée.

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<< Avec l'annonce de notre stratégie aujourd'hui, notre objectif est de présenter la gamme de produits Windows Embedded de manière intuitive, permettant à nos clients de choisir plus facilement les plates-formes et les outils appropriés à leurs besoins >>, a déclaré Kevin Dallas, directeur général de l'activité Windows Embedded chez Microsoft. << Les solutions Windows Embedded pour les catégories d'appareils clés dynamiseront l'écosystème de nos partenaires en permettant de nouveaux scénarios commerciaux et en contribuant à établir la fondation nécessaire afin de mettre en oeuvre avec succès notre vision d'une nouvelle génération de systèmes connectés intelligents, orientés vers les services. >>

La première sortie de produits avec la nouvelle appellation concerne Windows Embedded Standard, la nouvelle génération de Windows XP Embedded. Ces produits seront lancés simultanément au salon Tech-Ed North America et par l'intermédiaire d'une webémission mondiale le 3 juin. Tous les produits Windows Embedded actuellement disponibles seront commercialisés sous leurs noms actuels jusqu'au prochain lancement prévu et resteront disponibles à l'achat conformément à la politique standard de Microsoft pour le soutien du cycle de vie. La gamme de produits Windows Embedded Ready pour les catégories d'appareils clés comprendra la prochaine génération de Windows Embedded pour point de service, Windows Embedded POSReady. L'activité Windows Embedded dévoilera sa stratégie plus en détail pour les produits Windows Embedded Ready plus tard dans l'année.

La gamme de produits Windows Embedded comprend les produits suivants : -- Windows Embedded Standard, la prochaine génération de Windows XP Embedded. Le prochain lancement de produit est actuellement prévu pour le courant de l'année 2008. -- Windows Embedded Compact, la prochaine génération de Windows Embedded CE. La prochaine sortie de produit est actuellement prévue pour le courant de l'année 2009. -- Windows Embedded Enterprise, un système d'exploitation intégré compatible avec toute application, qui incorporera à l'avenir un ensemble plus large de fonctionnalités intégrées. Aujourd'hui, ce groupe de produits inclut Windows Vista et Windows XP for Embedded Systems et est offert exclusivement sous licence pour le développement de systèmes intégrés. -- Windows Embedded POSReady, la prochaine génération de Windows Embedded pour point de service. La prochaine sortie de produit est actuellement prévue pour le courant de l'année 2009.

La certification développeur pour Windows Embedded CE 6.0 et formation gratuite

Dans le cadre de son engagement à assister et promouvoir la communauté de développeurs, Microsoft a également annoncé la création d'une certification développeur pour Windows Embedded CE 6.0, la première certification comprise dans le programme de certification Microsoft pour la gamme de produits Windows Embedded. En tant qu'élément clé de la stratégie commerciale de Windows Embedded, la certification offrira un point de référence commun pour les compétences et l'expertise technique recommandées par Microsoft pour tous les développeurs utilisant Windows Embedded CE 6.0.

Les clients développant des projets sur Windows Embedded CE auront désormais la possibilité d'identifier les partenaires et les distributeurs en fonction de leur expertise technique de Windows Embedded. En outre, les sociétés développant des systèmes sur la plate-forme Windows Embedded qui désirent recruter des développeurs Windows Embedded CE seront désormais en mesure de mieux différencier les candidats potentiels. Afin de soutenir la certification, Microsoft offre un kit gratuit de préparation à l'examen pour les développeurs de Windows Embedded CE. Le kit peut être téléchargé ou consulté en ligne, et est adapté en anglais, japonais, chinois simplifié, coréen, allemand et français.

L'examen de certification sera disponible le 5 mai 2008, sous le titre officiel de << Exam 70-571: TS: Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Application Development >>. Il coûte 125 USD et est administré par les centres de test Prometric dans le monde. Pour les adresses des centres de test dans votre région, veuillez consulter http://www.register.prometric.com/ClientInformation.asp. Le guide de préparation gratuit sera disponible sur MSDN Embedded Developer Center à l'adresse http://www.microsoft.com/learning/exams/70-571.mspx.

À propos de Microsoft

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Gameloft's Brain Challenge: A Strong Kick-Off Launch on Microsoft XBox LIVE(R) ArcadeGameloft's "Casual" Titles Top the Sales Charts

PARIS, April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Brain Challenge for Microsoft Xbox LIVE(R) Arcade, developed by Gameloft and published by Microsoft and released on March 30, 2008, jumped to the top of the sales charts as soon as it was launched on this platform. Originally released as a mobile phone game, Brain Challenge has already won over millions of players worldwide and the strong kick-off launch on Xbox LIVE Arcade heralds well for its future.

"Brain Challenge is an excellent fit for the Microsoft Xbox LIVE Arcade," commented Michel Guillemot, Gameloft's President. "Players of all kinds value the ease of access, and are carried by the game's daily brain-training challenges. Some fans have even reached scores that our teams had never thought possible! Gameloft intends to keep on offering players innovative and well-thought-out games that will exceed their expectations."

Brain Challenge allows players to have their own personal coach, who stands by every day, ready to energize their brain cells through brief memory, math, logic, visual and concentration skill exercises. Some of these demand keen perception, while others fast reflexes or mental agility. As time goes by, players gradually start to call upon and make more use of other parts of their brain. Moreover, the entire game was specifically designed for the Xbox 360 interface, so that users would feel instantly comfortable with the game, regardless of their age and skill levels-or lack of experience.

Brain Challenge's software consists of complex algorithms that create a customized program for each player, and take into account each player's strengths and weaknesses, while also adapting to his or her daily personal fit. For example, in a few dozen minutes, the highly skilled players' coaches will thrust them into some very demanding and challenging difficulty levels. With the exclusive "Stress mode" players can practice their exercises calmly and relaxed.

Brain Challenge has received critical acclaim from the press.

This is the second title developed by Gameloft for the Xbox LIVE Arcade, the first having been Prince of Persia Classic (published by Ubisoft).

Gameloft is the leading international publisher and developer of video games for mobile phones. Established in 1999, it has emerged as one of the top innovators in its field. The company creates games for mobile handsets equipped with Java, Brew or Symbian technology. The total number of games-enabled handsets is anticipated to exceed four billion units in 2011.

Partnership agreements with leading licensors and sports personalities such as Ubisoft Entertainment, Universal Pictures, ABC, Dreamworks Animations SKG, Endemol, 20th Century Fox, Viacom, Sony Pictures, Touchtone Television, Warner Bros., FifPro, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Paris Hilton, Gus Hansen, Kobe Bryant, Derek Jeter, Reggie Bush, Llewton Hewitt, Jonny Wilkinson or Robinho allow Gameloft to form strong relationships with international brands. In addition to the partnerships, Gameloft owns and operates titles such as Block Breaker Deluxe, Asphalt: Urban GT and New York Nights.

Through agreements with major telephone wireless carriers, handset manufacturers, specialized distributors and its online shop, Gameloft has a distribution network in over 80 plus countries.

Gameloft has worldwide offices in New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Montreal, Mexico, Buenos Aires, Paris, London, Cologne, Vienna, Milan, Madrid, Lisbon, Copenhagen, Warsaw, New Delhi, Seoul, Beijing, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Sydney. Gameloft is listed on Euronext Paris (ISIN: FR0000079600, Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GLFT.PA)

For more information visit http://www.gameloft.com/

(c) 2001 Gameloft - All rights reserved - Gameloft and Gameloft logo are registered trademarks of Gameloft S.A. - All rights reserved.

Gameloft

CONTACT: Press contact: Gameloft, Sanette Chao, +1-212-994-2495.

Boxborough, Massachusetts Residents to Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network ExpansionInvesting to Stay Ahead of Growing Demand for Wireless Voice, Multimedia and Internet Access

BOXBOROUGH, Mass., April 15 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Middlesex County, Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site. The new site increases high- speed wireless data coverage and capacity along Route 111 and I-495 in Boxborough, Massachusetts, as well as the surrounding area.

Verizon Wireless has invested nearly $44 billion since it was formed to increase the coverage and capacity of its national network and to add new services like BroadbandAccess and V CAST. Regionally the company has invested nearly $2.2 billion into its New England network, including over $292 million in 2007 alone.

BroadbandAccess offers computer users the nation's most reliable high- speed wireless mobile broadband network, operating at average upload speeds between 500 and 800 kbps, and download speeds between 600 kbps and 1.4 mbps over Verizon Wireless' BroadbandAccess with EV-DO Revision A network. V CAST brings video clips of TV shows, music on demand and other multimedia services to wireless phones.

Strong demand for Verizon Wireless services continued during the fourth quarter of 2007 as the company added two million net new customers and, for the thirteenth consecutive quarter, reported the lowest customer turnover (highest customer loyalty) rate in the wireless industry.

The company's 'nation's most reliable wireless network' reputation is based on network studies performed by real-life test men and test women throughout the country who inspired the "can you hear me now" national advertising campaign. Nationally, these test men and women drive nearly 100 specially equipped vehicles almost 1,000,000 miles annually on Interstate, U.S. and state highways as well as major roads and surface streets in high- population areas, based upon U.S. Census counts, to confirm that voice calls and data connections are successful on the first attempt and stay connected. Vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than three million voice call attempts and more than 16 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless' network and the networks of other carriers.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, serving 65.7 million customers. 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.

BroadbandAccess speed claim is based on stationary tests with 5 MB FTP data files w/o compression and requires compatible EV-DO Rev. A device. Actual throughput speed varies. BroadbandAccess is available to more than 240 million people in 248 major metros in the U.S. V CAST Music phone & per song charges required; airtime may apply for music downloads. Additional charges required for other V CAST services. Offers & coverage, varying by service, not available everywhere. Network details and coverage maps at vzw.com.

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Michael Murphy of Verizon Wireless, +1-781-932-1213,
Michael.Murphy@verizonwireless.com, or Anne Elise O'Connor of Thomson
Communications, +1-617-548-2765, Aeoc@thomsoncommunications.com, for Verizon
Wireless

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

Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, RD AMROSS Successfully Power Atlas V Launch to Deliver Commercial Communications Satellite into Orbit

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne and RD AMROSS, LLC successfully powered the launch yesterday of an Atlas V rocket on a mission to deliver a commercial communications satellite into orbit. Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne is a United Technologies Corp. company.

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V upper stage is powered by Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne's RL10 engine; the booster stage is powered by the RD AMROSS RD-180 engine. RD AMROSS is a joint venture formed by Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne and NPO Energomash.

"Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne is pleased to provide United Launch Alliance reliable propulsion for this 14th Atlas V launch powered by our engines," said Graham Webb, general manager, Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Florida and Mississippi operations.

"The RD AMROSS team is tremendously proud of the continuing success of the ULA Atlas V program and use of the RD-180 booster engine," said Jerry Josef, president and CEO, RD AMROSS.

The RL10, the world's first liquid-hydrogen-fueled rocket engine, has helped power the launch of numerous military, civil and commercial satellites into orbit and powered historic space probe missions to every planet in our solar system. Producing 22,300 pounds of thrust, the RL10 marks 45 years of service this year.

The RD-180 delivers nearly 1 million pounds of thrust, and continues to be flight proven on the Atlas III and V launch vehicles with 20 consecutive launches for 100 percent mission success. The RD-180 is the only liquid oxygen-kerosene fueled engine with an oxygen-rich staged combustion cycle flying in the United States today.

RD AMROSS, LLC is a U.S. joint venture between Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne and NPO Energomash of Khimky, Russia. NPO Energomash manufactures the RD-180 for RD AMROSS, and is a world leader in designing, manufacturing, testing and providing services for liquid propulsion rocket engines.

Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, Inc., a part of Pratt & Whitney, is a preferred provider of high-value propulsion, power, energy and innovative system solutions used in a wide variety of government and commercial applications, including the main engines for the space shuttle, Atlas and Delta launch vehicles, missile defense systems and advanced hypersonic engines.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines, space propulsion systems and industrial gas turbines. United Technologies, based in Hartford, Conn., is a diversified company providing high technology products and services to the global aerospace and building industries.

Bryan Kidder Nancy Colaguori Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne 818 586-2213 561-796-2219 bryan.kidder@pwr.utc.com nancy.colaguori@pw.utc.com

Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne

CONTACT: Bryan Kidder, +1-818-586-2213, bryan.kidder@pwr.utc.com or
Nancy Colaguori, +1-561-796-2219, nancy.colaguori@pw.utc.com, both of Pratt &
Whitney Rocketdyne

Web site: http://www.pratt-whitney.com/

Gameloft's Brain Challenge: A Strong Kick-Off Launch on Microsoft XBox LIVE(R) Arcade

PARIS, April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- - Gameloft's "Casual" Titles Top the Sales Charts

Brain Challenge for Microsoft Xbox LIVE(R) Arcade, developed by Gameloft and published by Microsoft and released on March 30, 2008, jumped to the top of the sales charts as soon as it was launched on this platform. Originally released as a mobile phone game, Brain Challenge has already won over millions of players worldwide and the strong kick-off launch on Xbox LIVE Arcade heralds well for its future.

"Brain Challenge is an excellent fit for the Microsoft Xbox LIVE Arcade," commented Michel Guillemot, Gameloft's President. "Players of all kinds value the ease of access, and are carried by the game's daily brain-training challenges. Some fans have even reached scores that our teams had never thought possible! Gameloft intends to keep on offering players innovative and well-thought-out games that will exceed their expectations."

Brain Challenge allows players to have their own personal coach, who stands by every day, ready to energize their brain cells through brief memory, math, logic, visual and concentration skill exercises. Some of these demand keen perception, while others fast reflexes or mental agility. As time goes by, players gradually start to call upon and make more use of other parts of their brain. Moreover, the entire game was specifically designed for the Xbox 360 interface, so that users would feel instantly comfortable with the game, regardless of their age and skill levels or lack of experience.

Brain Challenge's software consists of complex algorithms that create a customized program for each player, and take into account each player's strengths and weaknesses, while also adapting to his or her daily personal fit. For example, in a few dozen minutes, the highly skilled players' coaches will thrust them into some very demanding and challenging difficulty levels. With the exclusive "Stress mode" players can practice their exercises calmly and relaxed.

Brain Challenge has received critical acclaim from the press.

This is the second title developed by Gameloft for the Xbox LIVE Arcade, the first having been Prince of Persia Classic (published by Ubisoft).

Gameloft is the leading international publisher and developer of video games for mobile phones. Established in 1999, it has emerged as one of the top innovators in its field. The company creates games for mobile handsets equipped with Java, Brew or Symbian technology. The total number of games-enabled handsets is anticipated to exceed four billion units in 2011.

Partnership agreements with leading licensors and sports personalities such as Ubisoft Entertainment, Universal Pictures, ABC, Dreamworks Animations SKG, Endemol, 20th Century Fox, Viacom, Sony Pictures, Touchtone Television, Warner Bros., FifPro, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Paris Hilton, Gus Hansen, Kobe Bryant, Derek Jeter, Reggie Bush, Llewton Hewitt, Jonny Wilkinson or Robinho allow Gameloft to form strong relationships with international brands. In addition to the partnerships, Gameloft owns and operates titles such as Block Breaker Deluxe, Asphalt: Urban GT and New York Nights.

Through agreements with major telephone wireless carriers, handset manufacturers, specialized distributors and its online shop, Gameloft has a distribution network in over 80 plus countries.

Gameloft has worldwide offices in New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Montreal, Mexico, Buenos Aires, Paris, London, Cologne, Vienna, Milan, Madrid, Lisbon, Copenhagen, Warsaw, New Delhi, Seoul, Beijing, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Sydney. Gameloft is listed on Euronext Paris (ISIN: FR0000079600, Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GLFT.PA)

For more information visit http://www.gameloft.com/

(c) 2001 Gameloft - All rights reserved - Gameloft and Gameloft logo are registered trademarks of Gameloft S.A. - All rights reserved.

Press contact: Gameloft: Anne-Laure Descleves, Corporate Communications Manager, email : anne-laure.descleves@gameloft.com, Tel : +33-1-58-16-20-82.

Gameloft

CONTACT: Press contact: Gameloft: Anne-Laure Descleves, Corporate
Communications Manager, email : anne-laure.descleves@gameloft.com, Tel :
+33-1-58-16-20-82.

Video: MultiVu Launches Interactivo Multimedia News Release, First-Ever Hispanic Social Media ReleaseDistribution and placement in Hispanic social networks, online news sites, provides unparalleled reach to Hispanic audiences

NEW YORK, April 15 /PRNewswire/ -- MultiVu(TM), PR Newswire's multimedia and broadcast PR company, in conjunction with its newly-formed Hispanic division, MultiVu Latino, today announced the launch of the Interactivo Multimedia News Release, the first-ever social media press release targeted to the U.S. Hispanic audience.

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To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/multivu/32477/

The Interactivo MNR (IMNR) is a Web 2.0 interactive multimedia platform that is unique among multimedia press release offerings because it features distribution and placement of video, audio, photos and text in Hispanic social network and news sites. From language translation to content development to web distribution, MultiVu Latino works with each client to create dynamic news announcements that are tailored to a Hispanic audience and delivered directly to news and online sources that are valued by the Hispanic community.

"The Interactivo MNR is the first communications platform designed specifically for companies and organizations looking to deliver high-quality, targeted multimedia content to the Hispanic market," said Manny Ruiz, president, Multicultural Markets & Hispanic PR Wire for PR Newswire. "The IMNR's strength comes from the unique combination of MultiVu's industry-leading MNR production and delivery capabilities and the breadth of Hispanic PR Wire's media distribution network, enabling organizations to take their messages to general web audiences as well as to influential media outlets and content providers that cater to the Hispanic community."

All Interactivo MNRs are delivered over PR Newswire's vast distribution network to thousands of media outlets, thousands more website and online databases, and nationally to Hispanic PR Wire's network of more than 3,000 unique Hispanic news outlets. Additionally, IMNRs will receive placement on over 100 Hispanic media websites. Video content from Interactivo MNRs is further uploaded to more than a dozen Hispanic-related video sites including MiGente, MyGrito, starMedia, and Tu.TV, Hispavista, as well as mainstream video portals, including You Tube, Google Video, Yahoo!Video, Metacafe, and Blinkx.

Headlines and photos from IMNRs are also posted in Spanish for the first time ever on the 7,400 + square foot Reuters Digital Billboard in New York City's Times Square. All Interactivo MNRs are also optimized for search engine visibility and enhanced for Web 2.0 distribution through embedded HTML links and social media tags, such as del.ic.ious, Digg and Technorati.

"The booming U.S. Hispanic Market is right now one of the most significant emerging markets globally and the best part of that for companies large and small is that this market is right in our backyard and ready for the taking. MultiVu Latino created the Interactivo MNR to provide companies with a simple, yet dynamic medium for communicating with the Hispanic community in a manner that is both compelling and understanding of the unique attributes that make the Hispanic culture so vibrant," Ruiz said.

In addition to its flagship Interactivo MNR, MultiVu offers clients the ability to supplement any regular geographic distribution over Hispanic PR Wire with an Interactivo Basic. The Interactivo Basic includes press release and photo posting on more than 80 of HPRW's 100 Hispanic online news partner sites such as LatinaStyle magazine, Catalina magazine, Diario Las Americas, Vida Nueva and El Latino de San Diego, among others; press kit posting in PDF, including fact sheets, biographies, newsletters, brochures, calendar of events, registration forms and more; a full screen, live preview of the Web site related to the press release providing easy navigation through a client's Web site from within the HPRW press release page; text hyperlinks to relevant, search engine-friendly keywords such as company, product and service brand names; and a quote box, spotlighting a significant quote or sentence from a client's story that best highlights what the story is about.

For more information on the Interactivo MNR or Interactivo Basic, please call the dedicated toll free "bilingual" number 866.580.5326 or send an email to MultivuLatino@multivu.com.

About MultiVu(TM)

MultiVu(TM), a PR Newswire company, provides unsurpassed broadcast and multimedia production and global distribution services to organizations that want to reach the media, financial community, general public and other key audiences with their visual and audio messages.

Using the latest technologies and the vast distribution resources of PR Newswire, MultiVu(TM) multiplies the number of opportunities an organization has to communicate with specific audiences. A variety of current and developing platforms for tape and digital content make this possible, including traditional broadcast TV and radio, financial networks, company intranets, the Web and wireless devices.

About PR Newswire

PR Newswire Association LLC (http://www.prnewswire.com/) provides electronic distribution, targeting, measurement and broadcast services on behalf of tens of thousands of corporate, government, association, labor, non-profit, and other customers worldwide. Using PR Newswire, these organizations reach a variety of critical audiences including the news media, the investment community, government decision-makers, and the general public with their up-to-the-minute, full-text news developments.

Established in 1954, PR Newswire has offices in 14 countries and routinely sends its customers' news to outlets in 170 countries and in more than 40 languages. Utilizing the latest in communications technology, PR Newswire content is considered a mainstay among news reporters, investors and individuals who seek breaking news from the source. PR Newswire's leading services include ProfNet(SM), eWatch(TM), MEDIAtlas(TM), Search Engine Optimization, MediaRoom, MediaSense(TM), MultiVu(TM), U.S. Newswire, the preeminent policy newswire in the industry, Vintage Filings, the fastest growing Edgar filing company, and Hispanic PR Wire, LatinClips and Hispanic Digital Network, the foremost Hispanic communications services. PR Newswire is a subsidiary of United Business Media plc of London.

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CONTACT: Rachel Meranus, Vice President, Public Relations, PR Newswire,
+1-201-360-6776, rachel.meranus@prnewswire.com

Web site: http://www.multivu.com/
http://prnewswire.com/

Cérébral Challenge de Gameloft en tête des ventes sur XBox Live(R) Arcade

PARIS, April 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Cérébral Challenge pour Microsoft XBox LIVE(R) Arcade, développé par Gameloft, édité par Microsoft et sorti le 30 mars 2008, s'est positionné en tête des ventes dès son lancement. Originellement sorti sur mobiles, Cérébral Challenge a déjà conquis des millions de joueurs à travers le monde, et l'excellent lancement sur XBox Live Arcade s'avère très prometteur.

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Brain Challenge propose à tout un chacun de retrouver quotidiennement son coach personnalisé pour dérouiller son cerveau, grâce à de petits exercices de mémoire, de maths, de logique et de dynamique visuelle. Certains requièrent de l'acuité, d'autres des réflexes, d'autre de l'agilité mentale. Au fil des jours, le joueur sollicite et fait progresser toutes les parties de son cerveau. D'autre part, tout a été pensé pour l'interface XBox, de façon à ce l'on se sente immédiatement à l'aise, quelque soit son âge et son expérience - ou son absence d'expérience.

Brain Challenge est un logiciel constitué d'algorithmes complexes qui créent un programme personnalisé à chaque joueur, compte tenu des points forts et des points faibles de chacun, et qui s'adapte également à la forme du moment. Ainsi en quelques dizaines de minutes les joueurs particulièrement doués se verront propulsés par leur coach vers des niveaux de difficultés très exigeants et ambitieux. Un mode Stress exclusif permet également d'exercer le joueur à faire ses exercices dans le calme et la sérénité.

Brain Challenge a reçu un excellent accueil critique par la presse.

Il s'agit du second titre développé par Gameloft pour la XBox Live Arcade, le premier étant Prince of Persia Classique (édité par Ubisoft).

A propos de Gameloft

Gameloft est le premier éditeur et développeur mondial de jeux pour téléphones mobiles.

Fondé en 1999 et aujourd'hui leader dans son domaine, Gameloft conçoit des jeux pour les téléphones incluant les technologies Java, Brew ou Symbian, dont le parc installé devrait dépasser quatre milliards d'unités en 2011.

Des accords de partenariat avec de grands détenteurs de droits comme Ubisoft Entertainment, Universal Pictures, ABC, Touchtone Television, Dreamworks Amimations SKG, Endemol, 20th Century Fox, Viacom, Sony Pictures, Warner Bros., Paris Hilton Ent., FifPro, Lamborghini, Lleyton Hewitt, Gus Hansen, Kobe Bryant, Robinho, Patrick Vierra, Christophe Dominici ou Jonny Wilkinson permettent à Gameloft d'associer de très fortes marques internationales à ses jeux. En plus de ces marques, Gameloft possède ses propres marques comme Block Breaker Deluxe, Asphalt: Urban GT ou New York Nights.

Grâce à des accords avec l'ensemble des principaux opérateurs télécom, des fabricants de téléphones, des distributeurs spécialisés ainsi que sa boutique http://www.gameloft.com, Gameloft distribue ses jeux dans 80 pays.

Gameloft est présent à New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Montréal, Mexico, Buenos Aires, Paris, Londres, Cologne, Copenhague, Milan, Madrid, Vienne, Varsovie, New Dehli, Beijing, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Séoul et Sydney. Gameloft est cotée au Compartiment B de la bourse de Paris (ISIN: FR0000079600, Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GLFT.PA). Pour plus d'informations, visitez http://www.gameloft.com

(c) 2008 Gameloft - All rights reserved - Gameloft and Gameloft logo are registered trademarks of Gameloft S.A. - All rights reserved.

Contact presse: Gameloft: Aude Fouquier, PR Manager, email : aude.fouquier@gameloft.com , Tel : +33-1-58-16-21-55.

Gameloft

Contact presse: Gameloft: Aude Fouquier, PR Manager, email : aude.fouquier@gameloft.com , Tel : +33-1-58-16-21-55.

Comcast and Pando Networks to Lead Creation of 'P2P Bill of Rights and Responsibilities' for Peer-to-Peer Users and Internet Service ProvidersCompanies also announce plans to test Pando Network Aware(TM) P2P technology on Comcast's network to identify faster and more efficient ways to deliver legal P2P content

PHILADELPHIA and NEW YORK, April 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast Corporation and Pando Networks, Inc. announced today they will lead an industry-wide effort to create a "P2P Bill of Rights and Responsibilities" (BRR) for peer-to-peer (P2P) users and Internet Service Providers (ISPs). The two companies plan to collaborate and engage with industry experts, other ISPs and P2P companies, content providers and others to set a framework for the BRR that can serve as a best practice. The purpose would be to clarify what choices and controls consumers should have when using P2P applications as well as what processes and practices ISPs should use to manage P2P applications running on their networks. For example, P2P users should have the right to control their computers' resources when using P2P applications.

In addition, Comcast and Pando plan to conduct a test of Pando Network Aware(TM) P2P technology on Comcast's fiber-optic network. The purpose of the test will be to capture and analyze the data flow associated with downloading a file using Pando's P2P application. These tests, along with tests Pando will conduct on a variety of other ISP networks, including cable, DSL, fiber and wireless, will measure things like performance, speed, distance and geography as well as the bandwidth consumption impact to the ISP. Comcast, Pando and the P4P Working Group plan to publish the results of these tests so other ISPs can benefit from understanding how P2P applications might be optimized for traveling over different types of networks in different environments and geographies.

Today's announcement builds on Comcast's March 27th announcement to collaborate with BitTorrent and the broader Internet and ISP community to more effectively address issues associated with rich media content and network capacity management. It also builds on Pando's recent announcements of its P4P test results which demonstrated Pando's ability to reduce network congestion and speed content delivery by routing P2P traffic more effectively across cable, DSL, and fiber broadband networks.

The Pando test will provide additional data to help Comcast migrate to a protocol-agnostic network management technique by the end of this year. The arrangement is yet another example of how these technical issues can be worked out through private business discussions and without the need for government intervention.

"Working together, Comcast and Pando can help lead the discussion about what consumers should expect in terms of a 'P2P Bill of Rights and Responsibilities' for P2P users and ISPs," said Tony Werner, Comcast Cable's Chief Technology Officer. "Doing so is in the best interest of everyone involved -- ISPs, P2P companies and consumers. We hope to get other industry experts, ISPs and P2P companies together this spring and publish the 'P2P Bill of Rights and Responsibilities' later this year. By having this framework in place, we will help P2P companies, ISPs and content owners find common ground to support consumers who want to use P2P applications to deliver legal content."

"At Pando, we have always believed that good P2P applications give users control. Now we are committing to lead the industry in codifying that," said Robert Levitan, CEO of Pando Networks. "In addition, we need more data and analysis of how P2P applications deliver content over a variety of different networks. By sharing the test methodology and results, all P2P companies and ISPs can learn how to more efficiently deliver legal content. This will ultimately benefit consumers who are relying on P2P programs as well as content providers who are interested in delivering their content to consumers where and how they want it."

Comcast Corporation

Comcast Corporation (http://www.comcast.com/) is the nation's leading provider of entertainment, information and communications products and services. With 24.1 million cable customers, 13.2 million high- speed Internet customers, and 4.6 million voice customers, Comcast is principally involved in the development, management and operation of broadband cable systems and in the delivery of programming content.

Comcast's content networks and investments include E! Entertainment Television, Style Network, The Golf Channel, VERSUS, G4, PBS KIDS Sprout, TV One, ten Comcast SportsNet networks and Comcast Interactive Media, which develops and operates Comcast's Internet business. Comcast also has a majority ownership in Comcast-Spectacor, whose major holdings include the Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team, the Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball team and two large multipurpose arenas in Philadelphia.

About Pando Networks Inc.

Pando Networks (http://www.pandonetworks.com/) is the leading provider of managed P2P content delivery services. Pando technology combines the reliability and control of CDNs with the scale and cost efficiencies of P2P protocols. Pando co-chairs with Verizon the P4P Working Group that is developing methods to enable ISPs and P2P service providers to route data more efficiently. Pando is funded by Intel Capital, BRM Capital and Wheatley Partners. Pando has received numerous industry awards including: AlwaysOn 100 Top Private Company, TechCrunch Connected Innovator, C/net Webware 100 and Web Video Summit 2007 Hottest Products of the Year.

Comcast Corporation

CONTACT: Charlie Douglas of Comcast, +1-215-286-3353,
charlie_douglas@comcast.com; or David Buckland of Pando, +1-212-343-8800,
press@pandonetworks.com

Web site: http://www.comcast.com/
http://www.pandonetworks.com/

EDS Board of Directors Approves 5-Cent Dividend on EDS Common Stock

PLANO, Texas, April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The EDS Board of Directors today declared a dividend on the common stock of EDS of $0.05 per share, payable June 10, 2008, to shareholders of record as of the close of business May 15, 2008.

About EDS

EDS is a leading global technology services company delivering business solutions to its clients. EDS founded the information technology outsourcing industry more than 45 years ago. Today, EDS delivers a broad portfolio of information technology and business process outsourcing services to clients in the manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, communications, energy, transportation, and consumer and retail industries and to governments around the world. Learn more at eds.com.

MEDIA RELATIONS CONTACT: INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT: Travis Jacobsen - EDS Roxane Barry - EDS 972 797 8751 972 605 6420 travis.jacobsen@eds.com roxane.barry@eds.com

Electronic Data Systems Corporation

CONTACT: media, Travis Jacobsen, +1-972-797-8751,
travis.jacobsen@eds.com, or investor relations, Roxane Barry, +1-972-605-6420,
roxane.barry@eds.com, both of Electronic Data Systems Corporation

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

NextPhase Subsidiary Named 2007 'Best ISP in South Jersey' for the Ninth Consecutive Year

ANAHEIM, Calif., April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NextPhase Wireless, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: NPHS) , a nationwide developer of WiMAX-ready networks and provider of advanced wireless broadband solutions, today announced that Interactive Network Systems, Inc. (INS), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company based in Blackwood, New Jersey, was just named "The Best ISP in South Jersey" by Courier Post readers for the ninth consecutive year.

"We are very pleased that Internet users in the Delaware Valley have once again distinguished INS as the region's 'Best ISP' among a highly competitive field of providers," stated Robert Ford, Chief Executive Officer of NextPhase. "Since we first acquired INS last year, it has continued to provide our Company with a solid base of operations in the Northeastern U.S. further enriched by a highly prized loyal customer following. In light of the planned new launch of our newly developed NextPhase CONNECT family of products, we are looking forward to giving INS' customers an even more robust portfolio of services from which they can choose to address their expanding Internet connectivity needs."

Serving primarily area public schools, local municipalities and business customers in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region, INS has endeavored to distinguish itself from its competitors through delivery of superior customer attention, industry expertise, service reliability and cost efficiency.

About NextPhase Wireless, Inc.

With a mission to build a device-agnostic, WiMAX-ready, wireless broadband connectivity/content delivery platform serving all 48 contiguous U.S. states, NextPhase Wireless is focused on providing connectivity services and solutions to businesses, public school systems and local government agencies. Using licensed WiMAX and LMDS spectrum bands, the Company offers fully-integrated solutions with the highest levels of reliability, security, flexibility, scalability and price-performance. For more information, please visit http://www.npwireless.com/.

This press release includes statements that may constitute "forward-looking" statements, usually containing the words "believe," "estimate," "project," "expect" or similar expressions. These statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements inherently involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Factors that would cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, acceptance of the Company's current and future products and services in the marketplace, the ability of the Company to develop effective new products and receive regulatory approvals of such products, competitive factors, dependence upon third-party vendors, and other risks detailed in the Company's periodic report filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. By making these forward-looking statements, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release.

FOR INVESTOR & MEDIA RELATIONS, PLEASE CONTACT: Elite Financial Communications Group, LLC Dodi Handy, President and CEO, or Daniel Conway, Chief Strategist 407-585-1080 or via email at NPHS@efcg.net

NextPhase Wireless, Inc.

CONTACT: Dodi Handy, President and CEO, or Daniel Conway, Chief
Strategist, both of Elite Financial Communications Group, LLC,
+1-407-585-1080, NPHS@efcg.net, for NextPhase Wireless, Inc.

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

CryoPort Creates Personal Wall on Wallst.net's Financial Social Community, my.wallst.net

NEW YORK, April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CryoPort, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CYRX) (http://www.cryoport.com/) will be updating the investment community through their personal profile on MyWallst.net available at http://www.wallst.net/. The dynamic profile will include interviews with company representatives, on which investors can comment, and links to recent press.

Visit CryoPort's profile on Mywallst.net at http://my.wallst.net/profile.php?ID=19849.

Stay updated about CryoPort, Inc., post a comment on their personal page, join CryoPort's message board to discuss company activity with other interested parties, "invest" in OTCBB: CYRX through the Rookie Challenge and join his financial social network today.

About WallSt.net:

http://www.wallst.net/ is owned and operated by WallStreet Direct, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Financial Media Group, Inc. (http://www.financialmediagroupinc.com/). The Web site is a leading provider of timely business news, executive interviews, multimedia content, and research tools. Financial Media Group, Inc. also owns http://my.wallst.net/, a financial social network for investors, and Financial Filings Corp. (http://www.financialfilings.com/), a provider of compliance solutions to publicly traded companies. We have received nine hundred ninety five dollars from CryoPort, Inc. for media and advertising services. In addition to WallSt.net, WallStreet Direct, Inc. owns and operates WallStRadio (http://www.wallstradio.com/), a business and finance podcast Web site.

About CryoPort, Inc.:

CryoPort develops leading edge, proprietary, technology-driven shipping and storage products for use in the rapidly growing global biotechnology and biopharmaceutical cold chain. The products developed by CryoPort are essential components of the infrastructure required for the testing, research and end user delivery of temperature-sensitive medicines and biomaterials in an increasingly complex logistical environment. The Company offers a complete end to end shipping solution with its products for pharmaceutical clinical trials, gene biotechnology, transport of infectious materials and dangerous goods and pharmaceutical distribution. It markets its services directly in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The company was founded in 1999.

Contact: CryoPort, Inc. Investor Relations Stuart Fine 908-469-1788

CryoPort, Inc.

CONTACT: Stuart Fine, Investor Relations of CryoPort, Inc.,
+1-908-469-1788

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

PACT Chairman Presents at the China Venture Capital & Private Equity Forum

SHENZHEN, China, April 15 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PacificNet, Inc. , a leading provider of gaming technology, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and e-commerce in China, announced today that its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Tony Tong, presented as panel chairman at The 10th Annual China Venture Capital & Private Equity Forum in Shenzhen, China, from April 10-13. The forum is the leading venture capital, private equity and technology investment forum in China and is hosted by the China Democratic National Construction Association, Ministry of Science and Technology, Guangdong Provincial Government, Shenzhen Municipal Government, and China Venture Capital Research Institute ( http://www.cvcri.com/ ).

Mr. Tong discussed the company's strategy as a leading provider of gaming technology for the gaming and lottery markets in greater China, Macau and Asia, focusing on gaming, lottery, mobile and internet online game technologies. Mr. Tong also served as a panel chairman for the China Emerging Enterprises Forum discussing growth strategies in China with some of the top VC and industry leaders. Other panel speakers included leading entrepreneurs, venture capital and private equity investment firms from around the world including Softbank, H&Q, DFJ, KPCB, TDF, Polaris, Orchid Asia, Apax Capita, Prax Capital, Redpoint Ventures, Steamboat Ventures, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, The London Stock Exchange, NASDAQ, NYSE, Shanghai Stock Exchange, US Venture Capital Institute and Xinhua PRNewswire.

Tony Tong, Chairman and CEO of PacificNet, said, "I am honored to be invited as a speaker and a panel chairman for this leading technology and capital event in China for consecutive years. We are currently very focused on rolling out new gaming products in Asia. We are very excited about this large market potential and strong demand for our gaming products in this high growth market. China's Macau Special Administrative Region has recently become the largest gaming city in the world in terms of gaming revenue. Macau's booming casino gaming industry has surpassed the Las Vegas Strip in revenues and is closing in on Nevada's statewide win, according to new figures by Macau's Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau. Fueled by three large casino openings and a 23 percent jump in annual visitor volume, gaming halls in Macau collected more than $10.3 billion in gaming revenue during 2007, an increase of 46 percent over 2006. More than 27 million people visited Macau during 2007, including 15 million visitors from Mainland China and 8.2 million visitors from Hong Kong. Macau is a Special Administrative Region of China and is the only place in China where casino gaming is legal. I believe PACT has an early mover advantage as a leading domestic developer and manufacturer of gaming technologies. We are confident in our prospects for our products in 2008 and beyond. I enjoyed very much the opportunity to meet with other technology leaders and capital market leaders to discuss the opportunities in China."

For more information on the China Venture Capital and Private Equity Forum, please visit http://www.cvcri.com/forum/2008/sz/forum/english/about.asp .

About PACT

PacificNet (PACT) is a leading provider of gaming and mobile game technology worldwide with a focus on emerging markets in Asia, Latin America and Europe. PacificNet's gaming products are localized to their specific markets creating an enhanced user experience for players and larger profits for operators. PacificNet's gaming clients include the leading hotels, casinos, and gaming operators in Macau, Europe and elsewhere around the world. PacificNet also maintains legacy subsidiaries in the call center and ecommerce business in China. PacificNet employs about 1,500 staff in its various subsidiaries with offices in the US, Hong Kong, Macau, China. For more information please visit http://www.pacificnet.com/ .

For more information, please contact: PacificNet USA office: Jacob Lakhany Tel: +1-605-229-6678 Email: investor@pacificnet.com

PacificNet, Inc.

CONTACT: Jacob Lakhany at the PacificNet USA office, +1-605-229-6678,
investor@pacificnet.com

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

Verizon Offers $87,000 to Promote Literacy in CaliforniaCompany Seeks Eligible Nonprofits to Share in Donations From Customers

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., April 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Thanks to the generosity of Verizon customers who participated in the company's Check Into Literacy program, California nonprofit literacy organizations are now eligible to receive more than $87,000 in grants.

The Check Into Literacy initiative allows Verizon landline phone customers to make a $1-a-month, tax-deductible donation to literacy programs when customers pay their Verizon bill. In 2007, Verizon collected more than $87,000 through the program in California.

Eligible nonprofit organizations in the state can submit proposals via e-mail. More information about the grants, including application instructions and forms, can be found at http://www.verizon.com/ca.

To qualify for funding, applicants must be a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization providing basic reading skills and computer and Web-based literacy programs to Californians in underserved communities in Verizon's landline service territory. Grant proposals must be submitted by midnight May 16. Verizon plans to announce grant recipients on its Web site at http://www.verizon.com/ca on July 15.

"A dollar a month may not seem like much, but it can go a long way to improving literacy skills in local communities and giving people the opportunity to succeed," said Tim McCallion, president of Verizon's West region. "Literacy is the foundation of a successful future, and Verizon is proud to partner with our customers to assist literacy organizations throughout California."

Thanks to the generosity of Verizon customers who support Check Into Literacy, nonprofit organizations in 26 states and Washington, D.C., will receive more than $1.15 million to bolster literacy efforts. The participating states are: Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.

About the Verizon Foundation:

The Verizon Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Verizon Communications, supports the advancement of literacy and K-12 education through its signature program, Thinkfinity.org, and fosters awareness and prevention of domestic violence. In 2007, the foundation awarded more than $67.4 million in grants to nonprofit agencies in the United States and abroad. The foundation also matched the charitable donations of Verizon employees and retirees, resulting in $25.1 million in combined contributions. Through Verizon Volunteers, one of the nation's largest employee volunteer programs, Verizon employees and retirees have volunteered more than 3 million hours of community service since Verizon's inception in 2000. For more information on the foundation, visit http://www.verizon.com/foundation.

About Verizon Communications

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: Jon Davies of Verizon, +1-805-372-6969, jon.davies@verizon.com

Web site: http://www.verizon.com/
http://www.verizon.com/ca
http://www.verizon.com/foundation

Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/618232.html

Organizations Worldwide Select Oracle for Enterprise Performance Management and Business Intelligence InitiativesRecent Customer Wins Highlight Continuing Adoption of Oracle EPM and BI Software

DENVER, April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- COLLABORATE 2008 --

-- Organizations of all sizes across every industry and region are choosing Oracle's Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) and Business Intelligence (BI) software to help optimize business processes, decisions, and actions. -- Some of the customers that have recently purchased components of Oracle's EPM and BI software include: Agilent Technologies; Algeco Scotsman; BAE Systems; Beckman Coulter; Brookdale Senior Living, Inc.; Bulgarian National Bank; Cox Communications; Cox Enterprises; Deutsche Bahn AG; Equality and Human Rights Commission; Gruppo Editoriale L'Espresso SpA; Hudson Advisors; Imperial College London; Moscow City Competition Policy Department; Marrazzi Group SpA; MTC-Vodafone; National Express Corporation; On Telecoms S.A.; Outback Steakhouse; RR Bowker; TEKSTILPROMET D.D.; The Swedish Ministry of Agriculture; UK Health Protection Agency; UT Starcom; and Wegman's. -- A component of Oracle Fusion Middleware, Oracle's EPM system brings together category-leading performance management applications, packaged BI applications, and BI foundation and tools into a comprehensive and integrated system for managing and optimizing performance across business functions. -- The system's hot-pluggable capability helps customers to extend the value of performance management, analytic applications and BI tools across heterogeneous IT environments and incorporate critical Oracle and non-Oracle data sources as needed. Supporting Quotes

"When fully deployed, Oracle reporting and predictive analysis tools will enable us to make faster business decisions based on better intelligence within our sales organization," said Dan Krantz, IT Business Intelligence Director, Agilent Technologies. "The interactive dashboards, reports and alerts from Oracle Business Intelligence Suite Enterprise Edition Plus will be used by executives, sales reps and business analysts to improve business insight and effectiveness in their individual roles and collectively as a group."

"To meet our internal business objective and external reporting deadlines, we needed a comprehensive performance management system such as Oracle's that spans planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and scorecarding," said Pat Shannon, director of Information Technology for an electronics unit of defense and aerospace company BAE Systems. "The system offers a foundation to integrate and support financial management cycles of goal-setting, modeling, planning, monitoring, analysis, and reporting -- helping to deliver predictable results, enhance compliance, and more quickly and accurately close the books."

"Oracle Business Intelligence Suite Enterprise Edition Plus and Oracle's Hyperion Performance Management System 9 will be used across finance, accounting, sales and IT to enable better decisions, insights, actions, and business processes," said Spencer Taft, Business Intelligence Group Manager, Cox Enterprises. "The software will help us in the areas of consolidated financial reporting, budget management reporting, bookings forecast, risk management, and more."

"We did an extensive analysis of the competitive landscape and Oracle's integration capabilities and speed to market won the day," said Dan Roy, Senior Vice President of Information Technology at National Express Corporation. "The integration of the pre-built Oracle Business Intelligence Applications with the Oracle E-Business Suite will enable us to rapidly deploy and deliver intelligence across the organization. Additionally, the BI applications will help us align our business goals with actual performance to drive better insight and business results."

"As organizations make decisions about their EPM and BI needs, a critical area of consideration is the completeness of the solution and support for heterogeneous environments," said John Kopcke, senior vice president, Enterprise Performance Management Global Business Unit, Oracle. "Oracle's EPM and BI software offers customers a comprehensive performance management system to address the full-range of financial and operational information needs. The 'hot-pluggable' capabilities of Oracle's EPM and BI software assist to further leverage existing applications and data sources to help ensure that customers have all key information available to gain better insight, make better decisions and drive enhanced results."

Supporting Resources Oracle Expert Blogs Frank Buytendijk (http://blogs.oracle.com/frankbuytendijk/) Podcasts

Hyperion Joins Oracle: A convergence of BI and EPM (http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OracleOfmRadio/~3/133408234/5671670.mp3)

Pervasive Business Intelligence (http://streaming.oracle.com/ebn/podcasts/middleware/5059682.mp3)

Related Resources

About Oracle Enterprise Performance Management and Business Intelligence (http://www.oracle.com/solutions/business_intelligence/index.html)

Independent Analyst Reports Regarding Oracle Software (http://www.oracle.com/corporate/analyst/reports/index.html)

Download Oracle Software (http://www.oracle.com/technology/software/index.html)

About Oracle Enterprise Performance Management and Business Intelligence

Oracle Business Intelligence is a portfolio of technology and applications that provides the industry's first integrated, end-to-end Enterprise Performance Management System, including category-leading performance management applications, BI applications, BI foundation and tools, and data warehousing. For more information visit: http://www.oracle.com/epm.

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Le système Windows de Microsoft intégrant le programme SPARK Your Imagination entre en service

SAN JOSE, Californie, April 15 /PRNewswire/ --

- Le nouveau programme contient des outils de développement, des systèmes d'exploitation embarqués et des groupes de cartes pour les développeurs non professionnels et la communauté universitaire.

Aujourd'hui, lors de la Conférence sur les systèmes embarqués, Microsoft Corp a dévoilé tous les détails au sujet de son programme communautaire SPARK Your Imagination, un accord conjoint entre Microsoft et plusieurs constructeurs de matériels reconnus pour proposer une offre complète de dispositifs et de logiciels informatiques aux concepteurs non professionnels, par le biais d'un modèle de contrat simple et accessible. Les offres du programme ont été évaluées à un prix de vente au détail de 1 300 USD et elles seront immédiatement disponibles dans le monde entier à un prix compris entre 250 USD et 350 USD.

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Cette initiative, baptisée << SPARK >> au moment de son lancement en novembre 2007, porte désormais le nom de SPARK Your Imagination (http://www.windowsembedded.com/spark), et elle offre tous les avantages de développement de Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2 et de Visual Studio 2005 Professional Edition aux développeurs non professionnels et à la communauté universitaire. Actuellement, grâce à son programme MSDN Academic Alliance (MSDN AA), Microsoft fournit des logiciels aux étudiants et universités dans les domaines de la conception graphique et de la technologie embarquée. Grâce au programme communautaire SPARK Your Imagination, la société ajoute des offres complémentaires et les étend à la communauté plus grande de développeurs non professionnels pour faire ainsi perdurer son attachement au secteur et suivre les futurs talents.

<< Les dispositifs fonctionnant avec des systèmes d'exploitation embarqués ont connu une croissance exponentielle ces dernières années, et l'annonce faite aujourd'hui prouve notre engagement pour le futur de la communauté embarquée >>, a déclaré Kevin Dallas, directeur général de Windows Embedded Business chez Microsoft. << Notre investissement continu promeut les innovations futures et la création de nouvelles idées qui contribueront finalement à réaliser notre vision des dispositifs intelligents, connectés et orientés vers les services >>, a-t-il conclu.

Disponibilité de l'offre SPARK Your Imagination

La liste originale des constructeurs de matériels participant au programme comprend AdvanTech Co Ltd, ICOP Digital Inc, Keith & Koep GmbH, VIA Technologies Inc et Special Computing. Les offres de SPARK Your Imagination seront disponibles et mises en vente pour les participants au programme directement à partir de la liste restreinte des constructeurs de matériels. Les participants au programme recevront en échange :

-- Versions complètes. Une version complète de Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2 et de Visual Studio 2005 Professional Edition seront offertes avec certaines cartes développées par les constructeurs de matériels du programme et elles seront disponibles pour les étudiants et les enthousiastes à des niveaux de prix optimisés pour des utilisateurs non professionnels. L'offre est valable exclusivement pour une utilisation non commerciale. -- Certification BSP. Dans le cadre du programme SPARK Your Imagination, Microsoft commencera par offrir la certification BSP (Board Support Package) gratuitement aussi bien pour une utilisation commerciale que non commerciale.

La certification BSP devient gratuite

Dans le cadre de cette annonce, Microsoft offre dorénavant la certification BSP (Board Support Package) gratuitement à l'ensemble de la communauté Windows Embedded, pour une utilisation commerciale et non commerciale. Jusqu'à deux tests seront passés gratuitement par BSP et, si vous devez repasser un test, Microsoft chargera un prix de 500 USD. Auparavant, la certification BSP coûtait 1 500 USD. Elle garantit la compatibilité avec les exigences de conception du système d'exploitation Windows Embedded CE par Microsoft, permettant ainsi aux OEM de passer plus de temps à développer des fonctions distinctes pour leurs dispositifs et produits.

Disponibilité

Les passionnés et les enthousiastes intéressés peuvent visiter le site http://www.windowsembedded.com/spark pour obtenir des renseignements concernant le mode de participation à ce programme.

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ViewCast Sponsoring Salute the Troops Webcast from NAB Show 2008Live Tribute to U.S. Troops Produced by TVWorldwide and Powered by ViewCast Niagara Encoding Hardware

PLANO, Texas, April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ViewCast Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: VCST) , a leader in media encoding technology that provides hardware and software for streaming live and on-demand audio and video over Internet, corporate or mobile networks, is a sponsor of Salute the Troops, a tribute including live video greetings to the troops, taking place at the NAB Show 2008 and being streamed live to U.S. troops worldwide by ViewCast Niagara(R) GoStream(R) Plus encoders.

Salute the Troops will be streamed live beginning at 11 a.m. Pacific each day through April 17 and is being produced by TVWorldwide, a leading global Internet broadcasting and streaming media company and the Internet's first TV network. To view the webcast, go to http://www.tvworldwide.com/events/nab/nab2008/.

TVWorldwide Chairman and Chief Executive Dave Gardy said: "We're pleased to have been selected to deploy our TVWorldwide Internet TV network for our NAB 2008 webcast to support U.S. troops globally with help from ViewCast and others. This is our seventh consecutive year of webcasting live from NAB and not only demonstrating key technologies like ViewCast that are driving our webcasting industry but also using the technology in actual applications, like webcasting to our troops."

ViewCast President and Chief Operating Officer Dave Stoner commented: "This is just a sample of the many ways streaming is being used increasingly for broadcasting live events, and it is also one of an increasing number of instances in which ViewCast hardware and software enables a wide variety of broadcasters with programming, and owners of content of all types, to reach their targeted audiences, whether local or international and whether narrowly defined or broad based."

From April 14 through 17, ViewCast is exhibiting the newest Osprey(R) video streaming cards and Niagara rack-mounted and portable encoders. Attendees can meet with ViewCast management and see this new hardware at booth SL13109 in the South Hall lower level at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

About ViewCast Corporation

ViewCast, a pioneer in the Internet streaming industry, develops and markets hardware and software for processing and managing live and on-demand audiovisual content for streaming over Internet, corporate and mobile networks. ViewCast's award-winning products are utilized worldwide by broadcasters, businesses, governments, content-delivery networks and others. ViewCast is a leader in video capture cards through its Osprey(R) product line. ViewCast's encoding and streaming platforms, Niagara(R) Pro and GoStream, incorporate Osprey reliability and performance with its Niagara SCX(R) control and management software and Niagara SCX SDK development software. ViewCast is partnered with strategic providers of networks, equipment, software, and services for Internet and mobile applications. ViewCast, Osprey, Niagara, Niagara SCX, GoStream, SimulStream and EZStream are trademarks or registered trademarks of ViewCast Corporation or its subsidiaries. For more information go to http://www.viewcast.com/.

ViewCast Contact: Investor Contact: Mica Matlock Dan Matsui Director of Marketing Allen & Caron Tel: +1 (972) 488-7200 Tel: +1 (949) 474-4300 E-mail: micam@viewcast.com E-mail: d.matsui@allencaron.com

ViewCast Corporation

CONTACT: Mica Matlock, Director of Marketing of ViewCast Corporation,
+1-972-488-7200, micam@viewcast.com; or investors, Dan Matsui of Allen &
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Web site: http://www.viewcast.com/

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