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Microsoft's Windows Embedded SPARK Your Imagination Programme Goes Live

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

- New programme features developer tools, embedded operating systems, and board packages for hobbyist developers and academic community.

At the Embedded Systems Conference today, Microsoft Corp rolled out the full details about its SPARK Your Imagination community-focused programme, a joint agreement between Microsoft and select hardware vendors to bring a complete offering of hardware and software to nonprofessional developers through a simple and affordable engagement model. The programme offerings have an estimated retail value of US$1,300 and will be available immediately worldwide at prices ranging from US$250 to US$350.

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Previously code-named the "SPARK" initiative when it was first announced in November 2007, SPARK Your Imagination (http://www.windowsembedded.com/spark) brings the benefits of embedded development on Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2 and Visual Studio 2005 Professional Edition to hobbyist developers and the academic community. Currently, under its MSDN Academic Alliance (MSDN AA) Program, Microsoft provides software for students and faculty in the embedded technology and design fields. Through the SPARK Your Imagination community programme, the company is adding complementary offerings and extending them to the greater nonprofessional developer community to continue its dedication to the industry and future talent pool.

"Devices running embedded operating systems have seen explosive growth in the past few years, and the announcement today demonstrates our commitment to the future of the embedded community," said Kevin Dallas, general manager of Windows Embedded Business at Microsoft. "Our continued investment supports future innovation and new idea generation that will ultimately contribute to our vision of smart, connected, service-oriented devices."

SPARK Your Imagination Offer Availability

The initial list of hardware vendors participating in the programme includes AdvanTech Co Ltd, ICOP Digital Inc, Keith & Koep GmbH, VIA Technologies Inc and Special Computing. SPARK Your Imagination offers will be available for purchase for programme participants directly from this select list of hardware vendors. Programme participants will receive the following:

-- Complete versions. A full version of Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2 and Visual Studio 2005 Professional Edition will be offered with select boards from participating hardware vendors and made available to academics and hobbyists at price points optimised for nonprofessional users. The offering is for noncommercial use. -- BSP certification. As part of the SPARK Your Imagination programme, Microsoft will begin offering Board Support Package (BSP) certification at no charge, which will now apply to both commercial and noncommercial use.

BSP Certification Becomes Free

As part of this announcement, Microsoft now offers Board Support Package (BSP) certification free to the entire Windows Embedded community, for both commercial and noncommercial use. Up to two test passes per BSP will be processed at no cost, should one need a retest; a fee of US$500 will apply. Previously BSP certification cost US$1,500. BSP certification guarantees compatibility with the designated Windows Embedded CE operating system requirements by Microsoft, thereby allowing OEMs to spend more time developing differentiating features for their devices and products.

Availability

Interested hobbyists and enthusiasts may visit http://www.windowsembedded.com/spark for information about programme participation.

About Microsoft

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

About Microsoft EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa)

Microsoft has operated in EMEA since 1982. In the region Microsoft employs more than 16,000 people in over 64 subsidiaries, delivering products and services in more than 139 countries and territories.

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Tony Stewart to Host SIRIUS NASCAR Radio Show Live From Graceland May 12'Tony Stewart Live' will broadcast live from Elvis Presley's Graceland in Memphis, TN

NEW YORK, April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart will host a special broadcast of his weekly SIRIUS NASCAR Radio show Tony Stewart Live from Graceland, the Memphis home of Elvis Presley.

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Tony Stewart Live from Graceland will air Monday, May 12 (8:00-10:00 pm ET/7:00-9:00 pm CT) exclusively on SIRIUS NASCAR Radio, channel 128. Stewart and co-host Matt Yocum will host the show in front of a live audience, giving SIRIUS listeners from coast to coast a glimpse into the personal life of the King of Rock 'n' Roll.

Before going on his SIRIUS NASCAR Radio show, Stewart will also perform as a guest DJ live on SIRIUS' Elvis Radio, where he will play a selection of his favorite Elvis songs. Elvis Radio, channel 13, is the world's first and only officially authorized, commercial-free, Elvis all-the-time radio station. Elvis Radio broadcasts live from Graceland, airing music from the early years, the classics, the comebacks, rarities, live tracks and basically everything Elvis ever recorded -- exclusively on SIRIUS.

Elvis fans and NASCAR enthusiasts from around the world will have the opportunity to visit Graceland and hear Stewart host his show live. As part of the show, Stewart, who shares Elvis' love of cars, will talk extensively about the one-of-a-kind collection in the Elvis Presley Automobile Museum, which showcases more than 33 vehicles owned by Elvis including his famous Pink Cadillac, Harley Davidson motorcycles, the red MG he drove in the movie Blue Hawaii and more.

"I can't sing and I can't act, but I do like Elvis' music and I can collect cars," said Stewart, who has more than 40 vehicles in his own collection. "Racing has afforded me opportunities to do a lot of things, one of which is having my own radio show on SIRIUS. And it just so happens that my radio show gets me behind the velvet ropes at Graceland, where I'll also get the chance to spin some records on Elvis Radio. All in all, it's a pretty good deal."

Stewart is a two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion (2002, 2005), one of only 15 drivers in the history of NASCAR to win multiple Cup Series titles. In addition to his achievements on the NASCAR circuit, Stewart is the first and only driver to have won championships in stock cars, Indy cars and in USAC's Midget, Sprint and Silver Crown divisions. Currently, Stewart has 32 Sprint Cup wins, 10 poles, 122 top-fives and 196 top-10s in 328 career starts.

Tony Stewart Live debuted in January, 2007 and airs weekly throughout the year exclusively on SIRIUS NASCAR Radio, channel 128. The weekly, two-hour show features Stewart and Yocum taking calls from listeners, talking with prominent guests and covering the spectrum of motorsports -- from NASCAR to open-wheel racing and beyond.

SIRIUS NASCAR Radio airs year 'round, giving listeners every race and everything in between, with live race calls, pre and post-race coverage, and a lineup of exclusive daily talk shows providing up-to-the-minute news, expert analysis and exclusive interviews with NASCAR insiders.

For more information on this event, visit http://www.sirius.com/nascar. For more information on booking a tour of Graceland visit http://www.elvis.com/.

About SIRIUS

SIRIUS , "The Best Radio on Radio," delivers more than 130 channels of the best programming in all of radio. SIRIUS is the original and only home of 100% commercial free music channels in satellite radio, offering 69 music channels. SIRIUS also delivers 65 channels of sports, news, talk, entertainment, traffic, weather and data. SIRIUS is the Official Satellite Radio Partner of the NFL, NASCAR, NBA, and broadcasts live play-by-play games of the NFL, NBA, as well as live NASCAR races. All SIRIUS programming is available for a monthly subscription fee of only $12.95.

SIRIUS Internet Radio (SIR) is an Internet-only version of the SIRIUS radio service, without the use of a radio, for the monthly subscription fee of $12.95. SIR delivers more than 80 channels of talk, entertainment, sports, and 100% commercial free music.

SIRIUS Backseat TV (TM) is the first ever live in-vehicle rear seat entertainment featuring three channels of children's programming, including Nickelodeon, Disney Channel and Cartoon Network, for the subscription fee of $6.99 plus applicable audio subscription fee.

SIRIUS products for the car, truck, home, RV and boat are available at shop.sirius.com and in more than 20,000 retail locations, including Best Buy, Circuit City, Crutchfield, Target, Wal-Mart, Sam's Club and RadioShack.

As of December 31, 2007, SIRIUS radios were available as a factory and dealer-installed option in 116 vehicle models and as a dealer only-installed option in 37 vehicle models.

SIRIUS has agreements with Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Lincoln, Maybach, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mercury, MINI, Mitsubishi, Rolls-Royce, Volvo, and Volkswagen to offer SIRIUS radios as factory or dealer-installed equipment in their vehicles. SIRIUS has relationships with Toyota and Scion to offer SIRIUS radios as dealer-installed equipment, and a relationship with Subaru to offer SIRIUS radios as factory or dealer-installed equipment. SIRIUS radios are also offered to renters of Hertz vehicles at airport locations nationwide.

Click on http://www.sirius.com/ to listen to SIRIUS live, or to purchase a SIRIUS radio and subscription.

Any statements that express, or involve discussions as to, expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance with respect to SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. are not historical facts and may be forward-looking and, accordingly, such statements involve estimates, assumptions and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Accordingly, any such statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Among the significant factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed are: our pending merger with XM Satellite Radio Holdings, Inc. ("XM"), including related uncertainties and risks and the impact on our business if the merger is not completed; any events which affect the useful life of our satellites; our dependence upon third parties, including manufacturers of SIRIUS radios, retailers, automakers and programming providers; and our competitive position versus other audio entertainment providers.

P-SIRI About Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.

Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE) is based in Memphis, with additional offices in Los Angeles. In addition to Graceland and its related attractions in Memphis, including the Heartbreak Hotel, EPE is aggressively involved in a worldwide licensing program, merchandising, music publishing, and television, film, video and Internet projects. For more information on EPE and Graceland, visit http://www.elvis.com/. EPE is a subsidiary of CKX, Inc. (http://www.ckx.com/), a publicly traded company listed on the NASDAQ Global Market(R) under the ticker symbol CKXE.

MEDIA CONTACTS: Andrew FitzPatrick David Beckwith SIRIUS Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. 212-901-6693 323-632-3277 afitzpatrick@siriusradio.com david@thebeckwithcompany.com

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CONTACT: Andrew FitzPatrick of SIRIUS, +1-212-901-6693,
afitzpatrick@siriusradio.com; or David Beckwith of Elvis Presley Enterprises,
Inc., +1-323-632-3277, david@thebeckwithcompany.com

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

AT&T Plans to Invest Nearly $40 Million in Arkansas Wireless Network in 2008Three-Year Investment Expected to Total More Than $125 Million, Bringing Wireless Customers an Enhanced Network and Innovative Services

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. , the world's largest communications company, today announced a total planned investment of nearly $40 million in the Arkansas wireless network in 2008. This will bring AT&T's planned three-year wireless investment in Arkansas to a total of more than $125 million, further demonstrating AT&T's commitment to provide Arkansans with a stronger, expanded network and the newest wireless technologies and features.

"Our goal is to ensure that AT&T customers have the very best wireless experience possible, and that includes providing unmatched coverage, quality of service, competitive calling plans and innovative wireless devices," said Larry Evans, vice president and general manager of AT&T's wireless unit in Arkansas and Oklahoma. "This year's investment will enhance coverage in the places our customers live and work, and the planned expansion of our 3G network will allow more customers to enjoy increased data and video speeds while they are on the go."

As part of the 2008 wireless network investment, AT&T plans to add 34 new cell sites and to roll out its higher-speed wireless network in additional communities throughout the state.

In 2008, new sites and other network enhancements will be deployed to expand wireless coverage for consumers and businesses -- including enhanced coverage to those living and working in the Fort Smith, Hot Springs and Little Rock metro areas; Benton and Washington counties and in southwestern Arkansas and the Arkansas River Valley.

AT&T is also delivering dramatic change in Arkansas through the introduction and deployment of third-generation (3G) wireless broadband network, which offers customers access to broadband-type speeds for their laptops, with the ability to access the Internet and work with e-mail from within the 3G network. Customers with 3G handsets have quick access to the latest news, weather, music, entertainment, videos, games and pictures through MEdia(TM) Net, the company's mobile Internet portal.

This year, AT&T is expanding its wireless 3G network in the United States to more than 80 additional cities, bringing AT&T's 3G wireless services to 350 leading U.S. markets. Later this year, 3G service will be launched in Texarkana and will be expanded in Little Rock.

"Technology is vitally important to Arkansas' growth, and that's why I'm excited about the news of AT&T's latest investment in Arkansas," said Arkansas state Rep. David Johnson. "Everyone in our state wins when we have more technology, more innovation and more choices."

Edward Drilling, state president of AT&T Arkansas, said: "Through investments such as this, we're able to ensure that as many Arkansans as possible remain connected in every way -- whether they want voice, data, high speed Internet service or entertainment. We're committed to providing consumers unprecedented choice and flexibility in devices, applications and service plans so that they have access to the people, information and entertainment they care about."

AT&T's wireless network is based on the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) technology, the most open and widely used network platform in the world. AT&T plans to complete the nation's first High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA)-enabled network by the middle of the year. HSUPA substantially increases upload speeds on the 3G network, allowing AT&T's HSUPA-enabled laptop users to send large files faster and take full advantage of the latest interactive Internet and business applications.

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Information set forth in this news release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update or revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.

About AT&T

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

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

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Natasha Collins of AT&T Inc., +1-214-665-1327, cell,
+1-214-538-6256, ncollins@attnews.us

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

Deltacom Expands Private Line Portfolio With Simpli-Hub

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ITC^DeltaCom, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: ITCD.OB) , a leading provider of integrated communications services to customers in the southeastern United States, today announced the expansion of its Private Line service offering, adding Simpli-Hub, a flat rate service including a DS-3 Mux and on-net transport for up to twenty-eight terminating DS-1 private line circuits.

"Simpli-Hub allows Deltacom's customers to leverage our southeastern network, including reach into tier 2 and tier 3 markets, to cost effectively connect remote sites to central locations over a private network architecture," said Tony Tomae, Executive Vice President of Wholesale and Enterprise Services. "The addition of Simpli-Hub to our comprehensive portfolio of data, IP and voice services provides Deltacom with more alternatives to create solutions that meet our customer's specific needs."

Deltacom will sell Simpli-Hub through its enterprise and carrier sales channels. The flat rate transport and ability to aggregate local access at the hub location makes Simpli-Hub a cost effective, hub and spoke, private networking solution. Enterprise customers can utilize the service to address their need for predictably priced, private networking between their central corporate sites and distant branch, remote office and alternate campus locations. Under Deltacom's Interstate FiberNet division, carrier customers can implement the service to aggregate their voice and data networks from remote locations to their central point-of-presence and switching facilities.

ABOUT ITC^DELTACOM, INC.

ITC^DeltaCom, Inc. ("ITC^DeltaCom") headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, provides, through its operating subsidiaries, integrated telecommunications and technology services to businesses and consumers in the southeastern United States. ITC^DeltaCom has a fiber optic network spanning approximately 14,500 route miles, including more than 11,000 route miles of owned fiber, and offers a comprehensive suite of voice and data communications services, including local, long distance, broadband data communications, Internet connectivity, and customer premise equipment to end-user customers. ITC^DeltaCom is one of the largest competitive telecommunications providers in its primary eight- state region. ITC^DeltaCom has interconnection agreements with BellSouth, Verizon, SBC, CenturyTel and Sprint for resale and access to unbundled network elements and is a certified competitive local exchange carrier (CLEC) in Arkansas, Texas, Virginia and all nine BellSouth states. For more information about ITC^DeltaCom, visit ITC^DeltaCom's Web site at http://www.deltacom.com/ .

Investor Contact: Media Contact: Richard E. Fish Lee A. Kimball Chief Financial Officer Senior Vice President, Marketing 256-382-3827 919-863-7149 richard.fish@deltacom.com lee.kimball@deltacom.com

ITC^DeltaCom, Inc.

CONTACT: Investor Contact: Richard E. Fish, Chief Financial Officer,
+1-256-382-3827, richard.fish@deltacom.com, Media Contact: Lee A. Kimball,
Senior Vice President, Marketing, +1-919-863-7149, lee.kimball@deltacom.com,
both of ITC^DeltaCom, Inc.

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

Offshore Magazine Edition Featuring Marmion's New 'STALLION' Product Line Set to Hit World's Largest Offshore Oil Technology ConferenceOTC 08 an Optimal Sales Opportunity for STALLION Line

HOUSTON, April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Marmion Industries Corp (BULLETIN BOARD: MMIO) , (the "Company") -- an emerging manufacturer and modifier of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment -- today announced that the April and May editions of Offshore Magazine containing a feature advertisement for the company's new STALLION air conditioner line will be distributed, free of charge, at The 2008 Offshore Technology Conference, OTC 08.

Management firmly believes that leading industry events such as OTC 08 represent an ideal advertising platform for the company's growing line of HVAC products and a unique opportunity to boost Marmion's brand recognition within the global petrochemical marketplace.

The event will be held May 5th to 8th at Reliant Center in Houston, Texas, USA and is the world's premier offshore industry conference. Event coordinators expect attendance to exceed 70,000 offshore professionals. More than 67,000 people visited OTC 07 -- a 25-year high, an increase of 13% over 2006. In addition, nearly 2,400 companies from more than 30 countries participated in the show. Total exhibit space was nearly 530,000 square feet, about the size of 13 football fields.

About OTC

Founded in 1969, the Offshore Technology Conference is the world's foremost event for the development of offshore resources in the fields of drilling, exploration, production, and environmental protection. OTC is held annually at Reliant Center in Houston.

OTC ranks among the largest 200 trade shows held annually in the United States and is among the 10 largest meetings in terms of attendance. Attendance consistently exceeds 50,000, and more than 2,000 companies participate in the exhibition. OTC includes attendees from around the globe, with more than 110 countries represented at recent conferences.

OTC is sponsored by 12 industry organizations and societies, who work cooperatively to develop the technical program each year. OTC also has two endorsing organizations and six supporting organizations. OTC is governed by a Board of Directors made up of 13 representatives, 11 from OTC's sponsoring organizations and two from OTC's endorsing organizations.

Further information is available at: http://www.otcnet.org/index.html About Marmion Industries Corp

Marmion Industries Corp specializes in Explosion-Proof Heating, Ventilation, Cooling Pressurization and chemical filtration solutions for mission-critical applications. Our reputation is based on superior equipment and service, from south Texas and Louisiana refineries to drilling rigs and chemical plants in Saudi Arabia and South America. Our products are designed for application in Petro-Chemical, Industrial, Agricultural, wastewater, pulp and paper, elect., medicine, and Aerospace. Marmion Industries Corp commenced operation in Texas in 1998 in residential and commercial HVAC service. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation -- TACLA019367C -- recognizes the company as a contractor in the field of Heat Ventilation and Air Conditioning. The company is in the process of working towards third party certifications on selected manufactured equipment.

Further information on Marmion Industries is available at: http://www.marmionind.com/ and http://www.microstockprofit.com/

Forward-Looking Statements

The information in this news release includes certain forward-looking statements that are based upon management's expectations and assumptions about certain risks and uncertainties that can affect future events. Although management believes these assumptions and expectations to be reasonable on the date of this news release, these risks and uncertainties may cause actual events to differ materially from management's and those contained in this news release. The risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, continuing as a going concern, availability and cost of our present vendors and suppliers, and absence of any change in government regulations or other costs associated with data transmission over the Internet or termination of transmissions in foreign countries.

Investor Relations Contact: Seacoast Advisors Keith Reinhardt IR@seacoastadvisors.com 858-205-5798

Marmion Industries Corp

CONTACT: investor relations, Keith Reinhardt of Seacoast Advisors,
+1-858-205-5798, IR@seacoastadvisors.com, for Marmion Industries Corp

Web site: http://www.marmionind.com/
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Avistar Enters into Partnership with Yamaha to Extend its Videoconferencing Business Beyond the DesktopInitiative combines Avistar software with Yamaha hardware to create high-performance, low-cost videoconferencing packages

SAN MATEO, Calif., April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Avistar Communications Corporation has announced a partnership with Yamaha Electronics Corporation to create a range of room-based and mobile videoconferencing packages. The venture combines Avistar's C3 software with Yamaha cameras and audio devices to deliver highly featured and easy to manage videoconferencing systems at market-beating prices. The first packages to be developed through the partnership are Avistar's C3 Teamroom MP, C3 Executive Room and C3 Mobile Room systems.

"Yamaha is really pleased to be a key part of Avistar packages that offer users unusually versatile, easy to use and cost effective videoconferencing solutions," said Tom Graham, vice president of Yamaha Electronics Corporation, USA. "We have decades of experience in digital processing of audio to achieve the finest acoustic performance available. For example, our conferencing camera and audio system uses an array of microphones to automatically select one of three built-in cameras to show whomever is speaking."

The partnership extends the availability of Avistar's patented videoconferencing software beyond the personal desktop deployments for which the company is best known. "Partnering with Yamaha makes a lot of sense for Avistar," said Stephen Epstein, Chief Marketing Officer at Avistar. "Our latest C3 software offers high-end features and is inherently flexible and easy to use. When combined with Yamaha's outstanding camera and audio hardware, we can present a range of highly performing videoconferencing room-based and mobile systems at very compelling prices. Running on standard PC hardware, our systems work 'out-of-the-box' and are a cinch to manage."

The Avistar product range developed with the support of Yamaha comprises three packages:

-- C3 Teamroom MP is a room-based system designed for up to 6 participants in medium- to small-sized meeting rooms and workgroups. It uses Yamaha's PJP 300V with triple 120 degree pan cameras, a built- in array of 16 microphones and 14 loudspeakers to provide automated "track-the-talker" audio and camera adjustment that moves and zooms in on the active participant while providing a complete room coverage audio experience. Avistar's fully integrated software multi-point control unit (MCU) facilitates video calls with as many as four parties. The package includes a 24" LCD monitor, PC tower and wireless keyboard and mouse. -- C3 Executive Room is a room-based system designed for up to 4 participants in small- to medium-sized executive offices and workgroups. It uses a premium webcam and Yamaha's PJP-25UR adaptive echo-canceling conferencing speakerphone, which can be adjusted according to the placement of meeting participants. The system can share existing MCU capacity to leverage the value of this investment across multiple users. The package includes a 24" LCD monitor, PC tower and wireless keyboard and mouse. -- C3 Mobile Room allows any space with Internet connectivity to become an impromptu videoconferencing suite for up to 2 participants. Installed on a laptop PC, it offers room-based conferencing quality in a highly portable package due to the compact size and simple USB connections of Yamaha's PJP-25UR adaptive echo-canceling conferencing speakerphone which eliminates background noise, plus a compact premium webcam. The system can share existing MCU capacity, even across the Internet, to leverage the value of this investment across multiple users.

All the systems are powered by Avistar's C3 software. Designed as a "self-service" videoconferencing solution, it requires no technician support or advance call scheduling. An intuitive user interface needs little or no training; presence-awareness lets users see available parties with calls connected by a simple drag-and-drop action. A "find-me/follow-me" feature routes calls to the room where the user is logged in, with no need to input of IP addresses or access codes.

Integrated IP network bandwidth management technology allows videoconferencing to take place without impairing network performance. Compatibility with industry video standards, such as H.320, H.323 and SIP, plus firewall traversal, ensures no-hassle interconnectivity with existing and external room-based videoconferencing systems from other popular vendors. Standard hardware keeps cost of ownership low, and centralized administration and maintenance tools allow system administrators to perform most support functions remotely over the IP network. It also allows administrators to easily and inexpensively add additional videoconferencing locations into the Avistar network.

The C3 Teamroom MP and C3 Executive Room systems also bundle a 25 seat licence for Avistar's C3 desktop videoconferencing software, with additional licences available for purchase. When installed on webcam-equipped PCs, these provide personal videoconferencing that can be distributed across an organization to create a networked, face-to-face community.

Avistar's C3 videoconferencing technology delivers proven gains in terms of improved quality of interaction, greater workflow efficiency and easier collaboration at distance. Clients report as much as a 20 percent reduction in travel expense and carbon emissions, increases in productivity, and immeasurably improved decision making and relationship building within their organizations, as well as with suppliers and customers.

About Avistar Communications Corporation

Avistar creates technology that provides the missing critical element in unified communications: bringing people in organizations face-to-face, through enhanced communications, for true collaboration anytime, anyplace. Its latest product, Avistar C3, draws on over a decade of market experience to deliver a single-click desktop videoconferencing and collaboration experience that moves business communications into a new era. Available as a stand-alone solution, or integrated with existing unified communications software from other vendors, Avistar C3 users gain instant messaging-style ability to initiate video communications across and outside the enterprise. Patented bandwidth management enables thousands of users to access desktop videoconferencing, Voice over IP (VoIP) and streaming media, without requiring substantial new network investment or impairing network performance.

Avistar's desktop videoconferencing and collaboration installations are among the world's largest, including more than 18,000 seats in more than 40 countries. Clients report as much as a 20 percent reduction in travel expense and carbon emissions, increases in productivity, and immeasurably improved relationship building within their organizations, as well as with suppliers and customers. Avistar holds a portfolio of 80 patents for inventions in video and network technology and licenses IP to videoconferencing, rich-media services, public networking and related industries. Current licensees include Sony Corporation, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI), Polycom, Inc., Tandberg ASA, Radvision Ltd. and Emblaze-VCON.

For more information, visit http://www.avistar.com/

Avistar Communications Corporation

CONTACT: Ken Lempit of Austin Lawrence Group for Avistar Communications
Corporation, +1-203-391-3006, k.lempit@austinlawrence.com

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

Emtec, Inc. Announces 2nd Quarter and Six Months 2008 ResultsEarnings Per Share Increases Twenty-Five Cents

MARLTON, N.J., April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Emtec, Inc. (OCT Bulletin Board: ETEC) ("Emtec" or the "Company") announced today that for the quarter ended February 29, 2008, revenue was $44.07 million, a 7.1% increase from revenue of $41.15 million for the quarter ended February 28, 2007, and gross profit was $4.97 million, a 14.2% increase from gross profit of $4.35 million for the quarter ended February 28, 2007. For the six months ended February 29, 2008, revenue was $118.71 million, an 11.9% increase from revenue of $106.09 million for the quarter ended February 28, 2007, and gross profit was $13.62 million, a 30.8% increase from gross profit of $10.41 million for the six months ended February 28, 2007. For the six months ended February 29, 2008, earnings per share increased to $0.06 from $(0.19) for the six months ended February 28, 2007, while operating income increased by $6.06 million from $(3.90) million for the six months ended February 28, 2007 to $2.15 million.

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The increase in revenue is primarily attributable to an overall increase in our client's information technology ("IT") spending particularly with departments of the United States Government and the education business. Operating income increased as a result of increased revenue, increased gross profit primarily attributable to higher engineering utilization and reduced SG&A as a result of the non-recurrence of certain charges that were recorded during the six months ended February 28, 2007.

"We are pleased to have achieved significant increases in our performance over the preceding periods and to have improved our earnings for the third successive quarter when considered on a year-over-year basis," said Dinesh Desai, Chairman, CEO, and President of Emtec. "With our recent acquisition of Luceo, Inc. which is accretive to our earnings per share, I am confident that our expansion into the software services area will continue our success."

About Emtec:

Emtec, Inc. established in 1964, is an information technology company, providing services and products to the federal, state, local, education and commercial markets. Areas of specific practices include enterprise architecture, data management, data center infrastructure and consulting and integration services.

About Luceo:

Luceo is an IT Services and consulting enterprise offering a wide array of customer-centric solutions. Areas of specific expertise include SAP, Java/J2EE, Microsoft, Database/UNIX, Systems Admin, and Data Warehousing.

Certain statements in this document constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The Company's future operating results are dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to the Company's ability to: (i) obtain sufficient capital or a strategic business arrangement to fund its plan of operations when needed; (ii) build the management and human resources and infrastructure necessary to support the growth of its business; (iii) competitive factors and developments beyond the Company's control; and (iv) other risk factors discussed in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission which are available for review at http://www.sec.gov/ under "Search for Company Filings." We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events, or changes to future results over time.

EMTEC, INC. SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION Three Months Ended February 29, February 28, 2008 2007 Change % Revenues $44,068,502 $41,154,373 $2,914,129 7.1% Gross profit 4,971,243 4,351,968 619,275 14.2% Percent of revenues 11.3% 10.6% Operating income (346,539) (4,172,848) 3,826,309 91.7% Percent of revenues -0.8% -10.1% Net income $(391,378) $(2,695,744) $2,304,366 85.5% Percent of revenues -0.9% -6.6% Six Months Ended February 29, February 28, 2008 2007 Change % Revenues $118,708,688 $106,093,516 $12,615,172 11.9% Gross profit 13,616,220 10,410,615 3,205,605 30.8% Percent of revenues 11.5% 9.8% Operating income (loss) 2,153,167 (3,897,233) 6,050,400 155.2% Percent of revenues 1.8% -3.7% Net income (loss) $854,824 $(2,662,693) $3,517,517 132.1% Percent of revenues 0.7% -2.5%

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CONTACT: John P. Howlett, Vice Chairman - Corporate Development, Emtec,
Inc., +1-973-376-4242, johnhowlett@emtecinc.com

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

Featured Speakers from Southwest Airlines, TripAdvisor, Wikia.com, Waste Management, Inc., To Address the Future of Communications at Authentic Communications 2008 - Beyond Web 2.0, What's Next?

NEW YORK, April 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Speakers from leading organizations at the forefront of the communications industry will gather to discuss future trends in communications at Authentic Communications 2008, a conference sponsored by the Business Development Institute and PR Newswire, which will be held on April 24 at the CUNY Graduate Center in New York City.

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"Business communications and branding are continuously changing over the internet," said Steve Etzler, founder of the Business Development Institute. "Leading organizations are embracing their markets by creating and participating in relevant online conversations. Customer voices are broadcasted through consumer generated media, while everyone is on a quest to be perceived as authentic through both their communications and advertising efforts. This conference will bring together the best and brightest minds in the industry to showcase and explore successes, failures and discuss how the industry can make sense of and take advantage of the rapidly changing environment facing the industry."

Case Studies: How consumers and marketers are using Wikis to connect Angelique Shelton, General Manager, Wikia Inc., Wikia.com Waste Management: Think Green = Profit Through Sustainability Lynn Brown, Vice President Corporate Communications, Waste Management Inc TripAdvisor - Role Model of Authenticity Brian Payea, Trade Relations, TripAdvisor OfficeMax's "ElfYourself" Digital Campaign Breaks All The Record Books Anne Bologna, Founding Partner and President, Toy, New York Southwest Airlines Paula Berg, Public Relations Manager, Southwest Airlines

Additional Speakers include thought leaders from PR Newswire, GWU, MediaMerx, MS&L, Millennium Technology Venutures, I'm 18 in 08, Know Ventures, The FeedRoom, Pheedo, Kalpow, Multiverse Labs, Converseon, Comcast, DeSilva + Phillips, rEvolution, Campfire, BRANDEMIX, RE:INVENTION, Rose Tech Ventures, Edelman, D S Simon Productions

Topics covered: -- Measurement & ROI -- Web Video's role in authentic communications -- Word of mouth's role in authentic communications -- Convergence - Leveraging data from other communications disciplines form more effective integrated programs -- How to get budget for authentic communications and social media investments -- Connecting with different generations (Millennials, Gen X, Baby Boomers) -- Future trends and technologies in communications -- Authentic Communications Careers

Sponsors: PR Newswire, LinkedIn, D S Simon Productions Inc., Southwest Airlines, The FeedRoom, TripAdvisor, Aquent, GuestPass.com, Hispanic Trending, LatinVision, NY:MIEG, New York University

Over 300 communications, marketing and media professionals are expected to attend including corporate communications executives, media executives, corporate marketing and branding leaders, advertising agency thought leaders, PR agency thought leaders, and technology gurus.

For more information about the event or to register go to: http://www.bdionline.com/nycauthentic08

Business Development Institute (BDI), founded in 2001 by Steve Etzler, is a leading conference and career fair producer based in New York City. Through its creative event based programs BDI helps companies drive new revenue growth, raise awareness for their products and services, enhance their brand and market position, and generate tangible results from their business development, marketing and recruiting initiatives. We have also created a powerful network of thousands of business leaders who are BDI members, partners, media sponsors, corporate sponsors and clients. Our network is BDI's key competitive differentiator and we put it to work for every program we produce. For more information about BDI please go to http://www.bdionline.com/.

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Established in 1954, PR Newswire has offices in 14 countries and routinely sends its customers' news to outlets in more than 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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AT&T Helps Small and Medium Businesses Boost Their Services on the WebNew Web Hosting and Web Site Design Solutions Help Small Businesses Extend Their Operations

SAN ANTONIO, April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Small and midsize businesses are about to get a big boost in how they use the Web to grow their business, thanks to AT&T.

AT&T Inc. has announced the availability of new turnkey Web hosting solutions and Web site design services developed specifically for today's small and midsize businesses. Using these services, companies can easily and cost-effectively launch a new or improve an existing Web site, sell products or services online, build an online community, manage company email, distribute digital content, host a gaming server, or run many other business applications.

AT&T Web Hosting(SM) Virtual Dedicated Server and Managed Dedicated Server offerings are ideal for organizations that need more than shared server space and applications but don't require the complex multiserver environment of enterprise hosting. A menu of standard server plans for both Microsoft Windows(R) and Red Hat Enterprise Linux(R) platforms allows customers to choose the plan that best meets their capacity and operating system needs.

AT&T Virtual Dedicated Server emulates a dedicated server in a shared environment, allowing multiple customers to securely share the expense of hardware and network connections without sharing software or sacrificing performance or security. AT&T Managed Dedicated Server provides enterprise-class server functionality and software to power the most intensive sites and applications with dedicated bandwidth and processing power. Customers benefit from the security and performance of a dedicated environment without incurring the costs of managing the hardware in-house.

AT&T Web Design Services provide competitively priced design template solutions that go beyond the available free tools for do-it-yourself Web site creation. New AT&T Web Hosting customers can select a hosting package and then choose from four different plans providing up to 10 Web pages. Consultation with a design expert is included in the package cost. Support for customization services like copywriting, blog and forum integration, database development, search engine optimization and design integration with shopping carts also is available.

"More small and midsize businesses want enterprise-class Web hosting without the enterprise price tag, and these solutions fill the gap between a simple Web hosting plan and a fully managed enterprise solution," said Roman Pacewicz, senior vice president, Regional Business Marketing. "Our Web site design services give small businesses the features they need to get up and running quickly and start doing business right out of the gate, all from a company that understands what small businesses need to succeed."

AT&T Web Hosting Services include an intuitive user interface that supports easy Web site design, search engine submission, search engine ranking optimization, banner ad creation, e-mail management and Web site traffic and user behavior reports. Technical users can perform tasks such as managing domain name registration, viewing CPU and memory usage information, managing data backups, installing applications and administering the database.

List pricing for the Virtual Dedicated Server ranges from $80 to $150/month, and Managed Dedicated Server from $350 to $900/month. This compares with simple shared Web hosting from AT&T that starts at $13 a month, and complex enterprise hosting that can cost thousands of dollars. Although pricing and service level agreements (SLAs) are designed for small and midsize businesses, large companies will also find it economical to use these services for stand-alone projects, online data storage or disaster recovery.

Pricing for AT&T Web Design Service ranges from $255 for a simple two-page Web site to $1,595 for a 10-page Web site. A wide variety of add-on capabilities, including e-commerce, flash animation, database development and banner ad management, also are available to customers.

All AT&T Web Hosting server plans use state-of-the-art data centers and feature 24/7 monitoring, triple data protection and around-the-clock customer support via phone or e-mail. AT&T Web Design Services include design consultation and completed pages. Certain packages include up to five stock photos, search engine optimization and search engine content placement.

AT&T Web Hosting is part of a broad array of hosted infrastructure, managed services and managed applications capabilities that support the IT operations of customers, ranging from small and midsize businesses up to the largest global corporations. AT&T's comprehensive hosting portfolio meets a wide range of customer needs and accommodates customers whose hosting requirements increase in conjunction with business growth and marketplace changes.

Customers can order the service online via credit card, by phone or directly with their AT&T account manager. For more information and to order AT&T Web Hosting, go to: http://www.att.com/webhosting or call 1-888-WEB-HOST.

About AT&T

(C) 2008 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other AT&T marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Brian Pelletier, +1-314-982-8704, bpelleti@attnews.us, for AT&T
Inc.

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Citizens Republic Bancorp Extends Multimillion-Dollar Voice and Data Networking Deal With AT&TMichigan's Largest Bank Holding Company to Control Costs by Streamlining Traffic Onto a Single Set of Optimized Network Services

FLINT, Mich., April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. has announced that Citizens Republic Bancorp has extended its contract with AT&T for network and conferencing services for the next five years. The multimillion-dollar agreement will enable AT&T to merge all of the financial company's locations onto a single Internet Protocol (IP)-based platform, which will enhance network efficiency and control voice and data service costs.

With nearly 250 locations, which offer a wide set of financial services, throughout Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin and Iowa, Citizens Republic Bancorp is one of the leading financial services companies in the United States. AT&T will migrate all Citizens locations onto AT&T's Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)-backed network. The new network services will create a single connection for all the Citizens locations that are fully managed and maintained by AT&T. The services will also provide optimized network performance while positioning Citizens for future advanced voice and video- transmission technology.

"AT&T's solution allows us to serve our clients with the efficiency and ease of one of the most reliable networks while controlling our voice and data service costs," said Jerry Bettens, chief information officer, Citizens Republic Bancorp.

To further secure its newly integrated network services, Citizens Republic Bancorp purchased AT&T's SONET Ring service. As a leader in business- continuity planning, Citizens Republic Bancorp will protect its critical financial information with AT&T's SONET Ring architecture, which creates a redundant circular network cycle and is monitored around-the-clock by AT&T specialists.

About Citizens Republic Bancorp

Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. is a diversified financial services company providing a wide range of commercial, consumer, mortgage banking, trust and financial planning services to a broad client base. Citizens Republic serves communities in Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin as Citizens Bank and in Iowa as F&M Bank, with 238 offices and 268 ATMs. Citizens Republic is the largest bank holding company headquartered in Michigan with roots dating back to 1871. Citizens Republic is the 41st largest bank holding company headquartered in the United States. More information about Citizens is available at http://www.citizensbanking.com/.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Bryan Blaise of AT&T Inc., +1-312-932-2831, bblaise@attnews.us

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

VT Griffin Honored as DPW Support Contractor of the Year

KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- VT Griffin, a wholly owned subsidiary of VT Services, a defense logistics, communications, and support services provider, is proud to announce its recognition as the U.S. Army-wide "Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Support Contractor of the Year" at Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia Installation. The recognition honors excellence in contractual accomplishment and support of the installation's DPW mission. The awards ceremony took place on April 8, 2008 at the IMCOM Multi-Functional Training Conference.

Since the contract's inception nearly seven years ago, VT Griffin has been an integral provider at Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield. They have expanded their role at the Installation, through special project work and upgrading initiatives, from an annual DPW-projected contract of $200,000 to over $52 million in project work.

Michael D. Kapp, President of VT Griffin, commented, "We are honored to be an integral part of the US Army's mission at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield. We are proud of the critical services we provide to our soldiers and committed to supporting the mission of our warfighters."

VT Griffin provides a range of public works operations and maintenance services at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield (GA). Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Air (FS/HAAF) is home to the 3rd Infantry Division and is the Army's world class training and military armored power projection combination on the eastern seaboard of the United States.

VT Griffin is part of the VT Services family, which also includes VT Milcom and VT Aepco. VT Services is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the VT Group plc (VTG.L), an international defense and support services company based in the United Kingdom. For more information, please visit http://www.vtservices.com/.

VT Griffin

CONTACT: Aris Lazdins for VT Griffin, +1-301-924-0330,
aris@borensteingroup.com

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

EFILM AUSTRALIA More Than Doubles Its Digital Film Production With Additional SGI InfiniteStorage SystemsSeveral New Features including the New Baz Luhrmann Film Will Be Online at the same time, Requiring Over 22TB of SGI InfiniteStorage

LAS VEGAS, April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NAB Booth SL4314 -- To support changes in film production as well as attract major international productions, EFILM AUSTRALIA is upgrading its existing SAN from SGI with an additional 22TB of SGI(R) InfiniteStorage systems. The two new SGI InfiniteStorage 4500 systems will be installed in April in the Sydney and Melbourne locations. EFILM AUSTRALIA is a digital postproduction facility that combines client-centered services with the advanced technologies of leading Digital Intermediate facility EFILM, L.A. in Hollywood, and The Atlab Group, one of the largest front end and release printing laboratories in the region.

With three films coming in simultaneously from three internationally-renown Australian directors, EFILM AUSTRALIA, which has relied on the SGI(R) InfiniteStorage CXFS(R) shared filesystem for digital intermediate (DI) in both locations for five years, needed a storage upgrade to accommodate the increased workload. One film production will be in 2K, and another will be a 4K scan with 2K throughput. The third and largest project is Oscar-nominated director Baz Luhrmann's Australia, starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman, and scheduled for U.S. release by 20th Century Fox in November 2008. Luhrmann, known for his films using eye-popping, oversaturated colors, required Australia to be processed entirely in 4K. A typical 90-minute film with no major visual effects (VFX) component needs 12 to 14TB of storage for a 4K production workflow. Robert Sandeman, Digital Services Manager at EFILM AUSTRALIA, estimates Luhrmann's WWII romantic Outback epic will need approximately 22TB or more for online 4K processing, editing, special effects and color-correction and conform.

"We bought more SGI technology because it's solid: it does what it's supposed to do and it works at the speed it's designed to work at," said Sandeman. "We can't be in the middle of a major production for Baz Luhrmann and have disks fail. We've relied on the 16TB SGI SAN for at least two years and it's never missed a beat, and that's what we need. We need things that just keep on working."

To better manipulate colors and imagery in real time, and to provide the storage capacity for increased 2K and 4K film production, EFILM AUSTRALIA purchased, through SGI channel partner Intraware, a SGI InfiniteStorage 4500 controller and 16TB added to the existing 16TB SGI InfiniteStorage-based SAN to support two Linux(R)-based Autodesk Lustre suites, with the latest version of Incinerator render farm for the Sydney facility. The central file system will be striped to deliver the bandwidth necessary for 4K resolution projects. Another SGI InfiniteStorage 4500 and 4TB will be installed in Melbourne to upgrade existing SGI InfiniteStorage-based SAN storage, resulting in approximately 20TB of additional usable storage.

"From the moment SGI first installed the capabilities for digital processing in the leading film developing and optical labs in Hollywood, everyone knew the future of film postproduction was digital," said Jim Mukerjee, digital content management segment manager, SGI. "SGI has worked hand-in-hand with all the pioneers of DI so they could, in turn, open up the immense artistic capabilities to the directors of photography and film directors who were their trusted clients. SGI's robust servers and reliable, scalable storage deliver the sustained power 24/7 upon which the world's most esteemed filmmakers wield their craft."

SGI - Innovation for Results(TM)

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

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Synopsys Delivers Industry's First Certified USB 2.0 PHY IP for Advanced 45-Nanometer ProcessHigh Quality, Silicon-Proven DesignWare IP Allows Designers to Lower Risk and Enables Interoperability with USB 2.0 Products

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Synopsys, Inc. , a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design and manufacturing, today announced that its DesignWare(R) USB 2.0 nanoPHY is the first 45-nanometer (nm) USB 2.0 PHY intellectual property (IP) to successfully pass the USB Implementers Forum Hi-Speed USB PHY certification. Synopsys' industry-leading USB 2.0 nanoPHY mixed-signal IP, now available in the 45-nm process node, uses half the power and die area compared to previous USB PHY IP solutions and enables faster time-to-market with reduced risk.

The DesignWare USB 2.0 nanoPHY IP is targeted for a broad range of high-volume, mobile and consumer applications where the key requirements include minimal area and low power consumption. This IP addresses these key requirements by implementing an architecture that provides a highly effective combination of small area, low power consumption and minimal leakage. In addition, the DesignWare USB 2.0 nanoPHY IP has unique built-in tuning circuits that enable quick, post-silicon adjustments to account for unexpected chip/board parasitics or process variations without the need to modify the existing design. This feature allows designers to increase yield and minimize the cost of expensive silicon re-spins.

The DesignWare USB 2.0 nanoPHY is part of the complete USB 2.0 IP solution from Synopsys, which includes the USB 2.0 digital controllers, PHY and verification IP. Synopsys offers a comprehensive portfolio of USB IP for 180-nm, 130-nm, 90-nm, 65-nm and now 45-nm process technologies. The DesignWare USB IP products have been certified in hundreds of USB applications and are shipping in high volume production.

"As the technology leader of USB IP for six years in a row, Synopsys provides designers with low-risk, high-quality USB PHY IP solutions that are silicon-proven and certified" said John Koeter, senior director of marketing for IP and Services at Synopsys. "Our strong engineering investment, as demonstrated by being first to 45-nanometer certification, enables designers to rely on Synopsys for their USB PHY IP needs, whether they are implementing a design in a mature 180-nanometer process technology or developing the most advanced 45-nanometer ASIC."

Availability

The logo-certified DesignWare USB 2.0 nanoPHY IP for the 45-nm process is available now. In addition, the USB 2.0 nanoPHY for the 40-nm process is currently scheduled to be available in the second half of 2008. Please contact Synopsys for specific foundry support.

The complete DesignWare USB 2.0 solution, including the PHY IP (ranging from 180-nm to 45-nm), digital controllers and verification IP are also available today. For more information on the DesignWare USB IP or to take a virtual tour of the Synopsys USB IP lab, please visit: http://www.synopsys.com/designware.

About DesignWare IP

Synopsys offers a broad portfolio of high-quality, silicon-proven digital, mixed-signal and verification IP for system-on-chip designs. As a leading provider of connectivity IP, Synopsys delivers the industry's most complete solutions for widely used protocols such as USB, PCI Express, SATA, Ethernet and DDR. In addition to connectivity IP, Synopsys offers SystemC transaction level models to build virtual platforms for rapid, pre-silicon development of software. When combined with a robust IP development methodology, extensive investment in quality and comprehensive technical support, DesignWare IP enables designers to accelerate time-to-market and reduce integration risk. For more information on DesignWare IP, visit http://www.synopsys.com/designware

About Synopsys

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

Synopsys and DesignWare are registered trademarks of Synopsys, Inc. Any other product or company names mentioned in this release are or may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Editorial Contacts: Yvette Huygen Synopsys, Inc. 650-584-4547 yvetteh@synopsys.com Ellen Van Etten MCA, Inc. 970-778-6094 evanetten@mcapr.com

Synopsys, Inc.

CONTACT: Yvette Huygen of Synopsys, Inc., +1-650-584-4547,
yvetteh@synopsys.com; or Ellen Van Etten of MCA, Inc., +1-970-778-6094,
evanetten@mcapr.com, for Synopsys, Inc.

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

SGI Solutions Speed Production for Shanghai Motion Magic Digital StudiosSGI Altix Servers and SGI XE Cluster Systems Produce Animated Series in Months Instead of Years

LAS VEGAS, April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NAB 2008, SGI booth SL4314 -- To accelerate the creation and delivery of a variety of animated cartoon series for customers around the world, Shanghai Motion Magic Digital Studios (SHMDS) regularly relies on a media production solution from SGI , consisting of SGI(R) Altix(R) server and SGI(R) Altix(R) XE cluster systems. The boom in joint-venture motion picture production in China, fueled by the easing of foreign investment restrictions, is helping spur animation production, driving cutting-edge facilities like SHMDS to upgrade to proven high-performance technology that will streamline and speed their workflow and greatly improve their bottom line.

Prior to the SGI system purchase last year, a 50-episode series required 100 people working for two years, a situation far too labor-intensive and time-consuming to be competitive in a global marketplace. SHMDS looked to SGI for a robust workflow environment that would deliver a proven, stable and highly efficient solution that managed the complexity of streaming multi-megabyte files throughout the animation process while delivering breakthrough performance.

"Being one of the biggest animation production bases in China, our challenge is to produce the best-quality animated films to meet our global customers' expectations within the required time," said Mr. Xu, chief executive officer, Shanghai Motion Magic Digital Studios. "Time-to-market is critical for us. Competition in this market is not only about employing leading-edge creative designers, but supplying them with the high-performance computing power and services to maximize the time of these skilled and highly talented artists."

The new SGI system streamlines the workflow, and incorporates all aspects of animation production including design, scenario, storyboard, character design, 3D production and post-production -- and exceeded SHMDS's expectations.

"Comparing approximately the same feature development on different platforms, we realized that SGI Altix technology delivers results in 1/6th of the time of our previous system," said Mr. Shen, system support team leader, Shanghai Motion Magic Digital Studios. "The Altix cluster system is housed in such a slim rack, we don't need to enlarge our computer room. And, because of SGI's infinitely expandable architecture, we can grow our system easily by simply adding more units into the rack. We have been SGI users for over 10 years, and we are very pleased with ease of implementation as well as their professional support services. The reliability of SGI systems is very important for us, since most of our users are not IT professionals. SGI technology ensures artists can be focused on their development work without any interruption by IT infrastructure."

Shanghai Motion Magic Digital Studios purchased an SGI(R) Altix(R) 1300 server system and 11 SGI(R) Altix(R) XE310 cluster servers. The "slim rack" SGI Altix XE 310 cluster covers space only slightly larger than a floor tile, representing a 300 percent improvement in drive density per rack compared to a standard rack. Its ultra-dense rack architecture delivers up to 40 percent more compute performance per floor tile than competing blades.

"With the support of both the central and local governments, several digital zones have been set up in Beijing and Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, which offer incentives enticing foreign companies to establish domestic production facilities for digital animation in China," said Bill Trestrail, vice president of sales for Asia Pacific, SGI. "We can see China's animation industry booming in the very near future, and we believe SGI can serve this market well by contributing not only our high-performance hardware, but also our knowledge and expertise in optimizing the creative workflow to increase productivity. SGI systems have revolutionized the workflow in digital film labs and animation facilities in Hollywood and around the world, and we look forward to providing China's exploding entertainment industry with the tools to compete worldwide."

About Shanghai Motion Magic Digital Studio

Shanghai Motion Magic Digital Studios is a subsidiary of Shanghai Media and Entertainment Group (SMEG). The company is a joint investment of Shanghai Media Group, Shanghai Media and Entertainment Technology Development Co. Ltd., and Shanghai Oriental Pearl (group) Co. Ltd. Since it was founded in 1999, the company has accumulated a large body of experience in original media content and production by focusing on the development and creation of digital film and television programs. Shanghai Motion Magic Digital Studios has become the leading professional production facility for film and television programs, commercials and animation by employing large scale state-of-the-art equipment. Motion Magic is one of the most advanced new technology firms in Shanghai. The company is a member of the China Animation Association and a member of the Shanghai Multimedia Industry Association.

SGI | Innovation for Results(TM)

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

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CONTACT: Marla Robinson of SGI, +1-256-773-2371, marlar@sgi.com

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

Sierra Wireless and Agnik to jointly market vehicle tracking and diagnostics solutionCollaboration will enable the delivery of a cutting edge fleet management solution powered by MineFleet predictive vehicle data mining technology

VANCOUVER and COLUMBIA, MD, April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sierra Wireless and Agnik today announced an agreement to jointly market Agnik's MineFleet(R) predictive vehicle data mining system along with the line of AirLink(TM) vehicle tracking solutions offered by Sierra Wireless.

MineFleet is a powerful data stream mining software product for both short and long-term modeling, benchmarking, monitoring and optimization of vehicle health, driver behavior, and fuel consumption. MineFleet's unique data stream mining technology allows for advanced onboard vehicle analysis, which optimizes costs by reducing the amount of data sent over the wireless network.

The Sierra Wireless line of AirLink products, powered by ALEOS(TM) embedded intelligence, offers a wide range of stand-alone wireless modems for Mobile and M2M solutions. For over a decade, the AirLink line of products has served the public safety, utilities, transportation, infrastructure and financial sectors. With the addition of the advanced predictive vehicle data mining capabilities of MineFleet, Sierra Wireless and Agnik will be able to offer customers a robust in-vehicle solution that integrates elegantly with many fleet management applications.

"We're very excited about the prospect of bringing Agnik's MineFleet technology to our customers. The combination of the MineFleet predictive analysis and our ALEOS powered devices brings a unique solution to the in-vehicle data market," said Andy Berman, senior vice president and general manager of the Sierra Wireless Mobile and M2M group. "By giving fleet administrators the power to communicate with, locate and analyze their entire fleet from a single location, the combined solution provides customers with an effective tool to minimize downtime and manage their mobile assets more efficiently."

"Sierra Wireless offers one of the strongest lines of wireless communication and vehicle tracking devices in the industry. By combining the AirLink line of intelligent modems with the MineFleet predictive vehicle data mining technology, we are opening up the door for a new generation of powerful products to better understand the status of a fleet and optimize its operating costs," said Dr. Hillol Kargupta, Agnik's President.

About Agnik

Agnik is a data analytics company for distributed, mobile, and embedded environments. Agnik's flagship product MineFleet is designed for advanced predictive vehicle data stream mining to detect potential health problems, quantify reasons behind poor fuel economy, bench-marking vehicle behavior, and monitoring driver behavior, among others. Agnik is a privately held company. Agnik's products are powered by a collection of powerful technologies: 1) Distributed data mining, 2) Private and secure multi-party data mining, and 3) Mobile and embedded data stream management and mining. Agnik's technology is based on years of research by its co-founders in this area. For more information about Agnik, visit http://www.agnik.com/.

About Sierra Wireless

Sierra Wireless modems and software connect people and systems to mobile broadband networks around the world. The Company offers a diverse product portfolio addressing enterprise, consumer, original equipment manufacturer, specialized vertical industry, and machine-to-machine markets, and provides professional services to customers requiring expertise in wireless design, integration, and carrier certification. For more information about Sierra Wireless, visit http://www.sierrawireless.com/.

"AirLink" and "ALEOS" are trademarks of Sierra Wireless. "MineFleet" is a registered trademark of Agnik. Other product or service names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, plans and timing for the introduction or enhancement of our services and products, statements about future market conditions, supply conditions, channel and end customer demand conditions, revenues, gross margins, operating expenses, profits, and other expectations, intentions, and plans contained in this press release that are not historical fact. Our expectations regarding future revenues and earnings depend in part upon our ability to successfully develop, manufacture, and supply products that we do not produce today and that meet defined specifications. When used in this press release, the words "plan", "expect", "believe", and similar expressions generally identify forward-looking statements. These statements reflect our current expectations. They are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, changes in technology and changes in the wireless data communications market. In light of the many risks and uncertainties surrounding the wireless data communications market, you should understand that we cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements contained in this press release will be realized.

CONTACT: Media Contacts: Jacob Graham, Agnik, Tel: (410) 290-0864, E-mail: jgraham@agnik.com; Sharlene Myers, Sierra Wireless, Tel: (604) 232-1445, E-mail: smyers@sierrawireless.com

Sierra Wireless, Inc.

CONTACT: Media Contacts: Jacob Graham, Agnik, Tel: (410) 290-0864,
E-mail: jgraham@agnik.com; Sharlene Myers, Sierra Wireless, Tel: (604)
232-1445, E-mail: smyers@sierrawireless.com

Travelport Announces Strategic Partnership with The World Travel & Tourism Council's Tourism for Tomorrow Awards

NEW YORK, April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Travelport Limited, the parent company of the Travelport group of companies, announced today it has entered into a strategic partnership with The World Travel & Tourism Council's (WTTC) Tourism for Tomorrow Awards. The Tourism for Tomorrow Awards were set up in 1989 by the Federation of Tour Operators to encourage action from all sectors of the industry to protect the environment and to recognize and promote the world's leading examples of best practice in responsible tourism development.

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The partnership reinforces Travelport's commitment to develop technological advances that will bring travel to the masses and facilitate travel to and from emerging markets, while at the same time, addressing society's growing demand for travel and the need to mitigate the negative impacts associated with carbon emissions. Travelport believes that facing this formidable challenge of balancing an eco-friendly approach while pursuing mass travel will be the driving force to create a more peaceful and tolerant society.

"It is an honor to sponsor an event that affirms Travelport's commitment to develop innovative technologies that optimize the potential for mass travel and expand the travel sector globally. As a provider of travel services worldwide, we are cognizant of the issues related to responsible travel and are committed to doing our part to preserve the environment," said Jeff Clarke, president and CEO of Travelport. "Our sponsorship of the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards emphasizes our pledge to promote growth in the industry and is a testament to our desire to support and lead travel industry initiatives which address global environmental issues."

WTTC President Jean-Claude Baumgarten added, "On behalf of all WTTC members, we are very pleased to have formed a partnership with Travelport for the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards. Technological development has been a driving force behind the success and expansion of the Travel & Tourism industry, enabling a better understanding of consumers and their needs. However, with this growth comes responsibility, and Travel & Tourism companies must act as a catalyst for improving life, protecting the environment and supporting cultural diversity, all the while, demonstrating financial viability. This matter is at the very heart of Travelport as well as the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards; there is no doubt that this partnership will help increase the visibility of the Awards while recognizing outstanding destinations and businesses with best practices in sustainable tourism."

The awards ceremony will take place during the Gala Dinner of the 8th Global Travel and Tourism Summit on 21 April, 2008 in Dubai, UAE. As part of the partnership Clarke, along with Mr. Salah Sharaf of the Sharaf Travel Group, the official sponsor of the Gala Dinner, will address guests.

About Travelport

Travelport is one of the world's largest travel conglomerates. The company operates three primary businesses -- Travelport GDS, a global distribution system business; an IT Services and Software business; and GTA, a group travel and wholesale hotel business. Travelport GDS comprises the Galileo and Worldspan brands and includes Business Intelligence, a data analysis business. The IT Services and Software business hosts mission critical applications and provides business solutions for major airlines. Travelport also owns approximately 48% of Orbitz Worldwide , a leading global online travel company. With on-going annual revenues of approximately $2.8 billion, Travelport operates in 145 countries and has approximately 6,000 employees.

Travelport is a private company owned by The Blackstone Group, One Equity Partners, Technology Crossover Ventures and Travelport management.

About the World Travel & Tourism Council

WTTC is the forum for business leaders in the Travel & Tourism industry. With Chief Executives of some one hundred of the world's leading Travel & Tourism companies as its Members, WTTC has a unique mandate and overview on all matters related to Travel & Tourism. WTTC works to raise awareness of Travel & Tourism as one of the world's largest industries, employing approximately 231 million people and generating over 10 per cent of world GDP.

To find out more about the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards and each of the finalists, please visit http://www.tourismfortomorrow.com/ or contact Susann Kruegel at WTTC on +44 (0) 20 7481 8007 or at susann@wttc.travel.

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CONTACT: Elliot Bloom, +1-973-939-1610, elliot.bloom@travelport.com, or
Andrew Spybey, +44-1753-288629, andrew.spybey@travelport.com

Web site: http://www.tourismfortomorrow.com/
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Siemens PLM Software Adds Logistics Records Management to Comprehensive Teamcenter for MRO SolutionTeamcenter Further Enhances Support for Aerospace and Defense Industry by Integrating Logistics Planning with Single Source of Engineering, Manufacturing and Service Knowledge

PLANO, Texas, and FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 15, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division and a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, today announced the addition of an integrated logistics records management capability for its comprehensive Teamcenter(R) for MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) suite of software. By integrating logistics planning with the same single source of product and process knowledge shared by engineering, manufacturing and service, Teamcenter delivers full PLM -- from requirements to retirement -- for aerospace and defense manufacturers, system integrators and any industry that is applying formal logistics planning for product support.

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Siemens PLM Software made the announcement in conjunction with its participation at Aviation Week's MRO 2008 Conference & Exhibition in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

"We've been working with Siemens PLM Software since 2006 when we selected Teamcenter as the foundation for our corporate-wide PLM initiative known as Through Life PLM," said Graham Malley, PLM Program Manager at BAE Systems Military Air Solutions. "With its in-service support definition capability, Teamcenter is the only system we've seen to integrate engineering, logistics and sustainment into a single product knowledge backbone under configuration control. As a result, we will be able to retire a number of our current logistics applications and consolidate on a single software environment. This will greatly facilitate working as an integrated product team while supporting the closed loop processes associated with contractor logistics support (CLS) contracts such as the one linked to the Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft."

Logistics management as part of the PLM continuum

Historically, logistics data has been created and managed in a range of specialized niche solutions. Interaction between these solutions is typically done manually by highly trained logistics personnel. The resulting process is cumbersome and not well suited to managing change.

Teamcenter's logistics records management solution integrates this functionality and the associated logistics data and processes into the overall PLM continuum. Using structures compliant with previous, existing and evolving standards such as MilStd 1388, Def Std 00-60 and GEIA-STD-0007, Teamcenter enhances data integrity and processes with integrated change and configuration management, providing rapid and accurate collaboration across all disciplines in the product lifecycle within a single source of knowledge.

Teamcenter's unique integration of engineering, logistics and sustainment ensures design for supportability is addressed as an iterative process between engineering and logistics during the design of the main equipment; and that asset maintenance and routine servicing tasks can be performed easily with existing tools and techniques. In addition, design of the support solution itself -- including support and test equipment, facilities, storage and transportation -- is addressed as part of the product design phase. Finally, Teamcenter ensures proper determination of provisioning and the initial support package. This includes enabling the requirement for spares, special tools and documentation to be defined, together with the quantities required to be procured and delivered to support the operation of the main equipment.

"Teamcenter has been established as the world's most widely used PLM platform due in large part to its unique ability to manage all phases of a product's lifecycle from concept to retirement," said Steve Bashada, vice president of Teamcenter Applications, Siemens PLM Software. "By providing our customers with an integrated logistics records management solution, we are continuing this strategy and further enhancing our support for aerospace and defense as well as all our customers involved in logistics planning."

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems is the premier global defence and aerospace company delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, information technology solutions and customer support services. With 97,500 employees worldwide, BAE Systems' sales exceeded 15.7 billion pounds Sterling (US$ $31.4 billion) in 2007.

About Siemens PLM Software

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

About the Siemens Industry Automation Division

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

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

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CONTACT: Jim Phelan of Siemens PLM Software, +1-314-264-8216,
jim.phelan@siemens.com

Web site: http://www.siemens.com/plm

Lionbridge Expands Its Relationship With Nikon as Premier Localization Provider for European ProductsLionbridge's Advanced Language Technology and Proven Single Source Model Enables Nikon to Reduce Costs by More Than A Third

WALTHAM, Mass., April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. , today announced that it has expanded it relationship with Nikon, the leading Japanese company specializing in optics and imaging. With the expansion, Lionbridge has been named the premier provider of translation and localization services for Nikon Europe.

To ensure quality and efficiency for Nikon, Lionbridge and its translation partners are using Logoport(TM), Lionbridge's web-architected translation memory platform. This advanced technology provides program managers, translators and quality assurance specialists to access Nikon's language assets anytime, anywhere in the world in a secure, web-hosted environment.

By leveraging Logoport and using Lionbridge as the main supplier of translation services, Nikon has centralized its linguistic assets while enabling in-country resources to manage translation and review. This combination is enabling Nikon to reduce its costs by a third, accelerate time to market and improve consistency in the language quality.

"We have a commitment to provide citizens of all European countries a consistent level of quality simultaneously," says David Ward, Marketing Systems Manager Nikon Europe BV. "Centralizing our translation efforts has significantly improved the business process. Lionbridge's technology and services allow Nikon to keep up with Europe's expansion."

Nikon Europe BV is responsible for importing, sales and servicing of cameras. The Company originally selected Lionbridge four years ago to handle the translation of mechanic manuals and marketing, ensuring their European customers immediate full access to Nikon products in their own language. In a business restructuring process, Nikon Europe moved from a country based model, where each national sales office in Europe individually handled documentation translation, to a regional model, where the European head office coordinates translations for the whole European region.

"Working together, Lionbridge and Nikon are providing Nikon customers a consistent level of translation across all the countries in Europe," said Paula Shannon, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Lionbridge. "Nikon's selection of Lionbridge for their pan European expansion reflects the value of our global scale and the power of our hosted technology platform. By having an outsourcing partner that can manage the complete program for language management, Nikon can increase quality and accelerate time to market to advance their position as a market leader in optics and imaging."

About Lionbridge

Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of globalization and testing services. Lionbridge combines global resources with proven program management methodologies to serve as an outsource partner throughout a client's product and content lifecycle - from development to globalization, testing and maintenance. Global organizations in all industries rely on Lionbridge services to increase international market share, speed adoption of global products and content, and enhance their return on enterprise applications and IT system investments. Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Lionbridge maintains solution centers in 26 countries and provides services under the Lionbridge(R) and VeriTest(R) brands. To learn more, visit http://www.lionbridge.com/.

Sara Buda Jason King Lionbridge Lois Paul & Partners (781) 434-6190 (781) 782-5793 sara.buda@lionbridge.com jason_king@lpp.com

Lionbridge Technologies, Inc.

CONTACT: Sara Buda of Lionbridge Technologies, Inc., +1-781-434-6190,
sara.buda@lionbridge.com, or Jason King of Lois Paul & Partners,
+1-781-782-5793, jason_king@lpp.com, for Lionbridge Technologies, Inc.

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

Sensitech Inc. Invests in Rush Tracking Systems; Industry leaders leverage Radio Frequency to optimize cold chain

BEVERLY, Mass. and LENEXA, Kan., April 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Sensitech Inc., a global leader in cold chain visibility solutions, has made a strategic minority investment in Rush Tracking Systems, LLC, a recognized leader and trusted advisor for Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) solutions. Sensitech is a wholly owned subsidiary of Carrier Corp., which is a business unit of United Technologies Corp. . Terms of the investment were not disclosed.

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As an experienced leader in end-to-end RFID systems integration and advisor to Fortune 100 client organizations, Rush Tracking has significant RFID field experience and a proven track record delivering solutions in the consumer packaged goods, transportation and logistics, industrial manufacturing, automotive, aerospace and defense, pharmaceutical distribution, and petrochemical industries.

"Our most progressive customers are looking at cold chain optimization as a significant point of competitive differentiation," said Eric Schultz, president, Sensitech Inc. "Rush Tracking System's expertise will give us opportunities to complement our existing RF strategy and broaden our solutions-based offerings around traceability and product identification."

"The unique combination of our applied RFID expertise and Sensitech's knowledge of the cold chain could create great opportunities for both companies and our clients," said Toby Rush, president and CEO, Rush Tracking Systems. "The cold chain presents a new, complex set of business challenges for monitoring and managing the environment and moving temperature-sensitive products."

While practical application of RFID technology is still in its relative infancy, many early adopters are reporting measurable performance benefits, and others are actively looking for ways to create business value in the wake of customer and/or industry mandates. But meaningful benefits from RFID will depend on having effective systems integration with supply chain partners and the ability to monitor, manage and drive operational efficiency.

About Rush Tracking

As an RFID industry veteran working with world-class client organizations, Rush Tracking Systems serves as a trusted RFID advisor, with the experience and integrity to recommend, build and deliver the right tracking solutions to meet client business needs. Rush Tracking Systems offers unsurpassed RFID technical expertise coupled with a consultative business approach, and excels at helping clients achieve the greatest business value from RFID technologies.

With a vendor-neutral philosophy and a market-proven product portfolio from the industry's leading manufacturers, Rush Tracking Systems offers end- to-end RFID solutions and services, from feasibility assessments and design to installation and support. The company has proven expertise in consumer packaged goods, retail, industrial manufacturing, aerospace and defense, automotive, pharmaceutical and petrochemical industries. Visit http://www.rushtrackingsystems.com/ for more information.

About Sensitech Inc.

As the world's leading provider of cold chain visibility solutions, Sensitech enables global leaders in the food and pharmaceuticals industries to track and monitor assets across the supply chain and protect the integrity of temperature-sensitive products. Sensitech is an ISO 9001:2000 company and is based in Beverly, Mass., with offices in Amsterdam, Calgary, Melbourne, Redmond and Santiago, as well as service and distribution offices around the world. Sensitech is a unit of Carrier Corp. For additional information, please call +1-978-927-7033 or visit http://www.sensitech.com/.

About Carrier Corp.

Carrier Corp., headquartered in Farmington, Conn., is the world's largest provider of heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions. With 2007 revenues of $14.6 billion, Carrier has approximately 43,000 employees worldwide and operations in more than 170 countries. Carrier is part of United Technologies Corp., a Hartford, Connecticut-based provider of products and services to the aerospace and building systems industries worldwide. Visit http://www.carrier.com/ for more information.

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CONTACT: Corrine Steller, Sensitech Inc., +1-978-720-2667,
csteller@sensitech.com, or Sue O'Neil Jessee, Rush Tracking Systems,
+1-913-209-3860

Web site: http://www.sensitech.com/
http://www.rushtrackingsystems.com/
http://www.carrier.com/

QNX Achieves Boot Times in Milliseconds on the Intel(R) Atom(TM) Processor Z500 Series

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Embedded Systems Conference, Booth 1338 -- QNX Software Systems today announced that it is the first embedded OS vendor to offer "instant-on" support for the Intel Atom processor. System designers looking to integrate the processor platform can successfully slash boot times from seconds to milliseconds using the QNX(R) Neutrino(R) operating system with fast boot technology.

In addition to start-up speed improvements, the fast boot technology in QNX Neutrino helps reduce the cost and component count of embedded systems. QNX fast boot technology eliminates the additional expense of a BIOS, reducing the overall bill of materials for embedded designs, while keeping RAM requirements to an absolute minimum and lowering overall system complexity.

The new Intel(R) Atom(TM) processor enables PC-like capabilities, an uncompromised Internet experience, and long battery life in smaller devices that can fit in a pocket.

"The fast boot technology that QNX is bringing to market creates new opportunities for the Intel(R) Atom(TM) processor Z500 series," said Jonathan Luse, director of marketing, Low Power Embedded Products Division, Intel. "System architects will be able to use the small size and energy efficiency of the Intel Atom to improve a wide range of applications, especially those with rigorous instant-on requirements."

Engineered for embedded applications that require instant-on performance, QNX fast boot technology is equally applicable to the automotive, consumer, military, medical, and industrial markets. Moreover, it allows system designers to utilize the Intel Atom processor in products with applications that cannot tolerate the longer start-up times of BIOS-based designs.

"Normally an operating system can take precious seconds to complete the boot process," said Dave Curley, vice president of marketing, QNX Software Systems. "This is unacceptable to many embedded device makers whose end-users expect virtually no perceptual delay from the moment a device is switched on to the moment it operates. The Intel(R) Atom(TM) processor Z500 series, along with QNX Neutrino fast boot technology and the QNX Aviage(R) HMI middleware, allows developers to deliver a compelling user experience while also maintaining realtime performance and high availability."

Initially available in source and binary format for the Intel(R) Atom(TM) processor Z500 series, QNX fast boot technology will be available to third-party hardware and system integrators, and to customers developing custom hardware products. QNX will demonstrate key technologies, including fast boot on Intel Atom processors, during the Embedded Systems Conference (Intel booth #1308) in San Jose, California, April 15-17, 2008.

About QNX Software Systems

QNX Software Systems, a Harman International company , is the industry leader in realtime, embedded OS technology. The component-based architectures of the QNX(R) Neutrino(R) RTOS, QNX Momentics(R) development suite, and QNX Aviage(R) middleware together provide the industry's most reliable and scalable framework for building innovative, high-performance embedded systems. Global leaders such as Cisco, Daimler, General Electric, Lockheed Martin, and Siemens depend on QNX technology for network routers, medical instruments, vehicle telematics units, security and defense systems, industrial robotics, and other mission- or life-critical applications. Founded in 1980, QNX Software Systems is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, and distributes products in over 100 countries worldwide. QNX Software Systems is an Associate member of the Intel(R) Embedded and Communications Alliance program.

Reader Information Editorial Contacts Web: http://www.qnx.com/ Jennifer Barlow or Bill Keeler Paul Leroux Email: info@qnx.com Schwartz Communications QNX Software Systems +1 781 684-0770 +1 613 591-0931 qnx@schwartz-pr.com paull@qnx.com

QNX, Aviage, Momentics, and Neutrino are trademarks of QNX Software Systems GmbH & Co. KG, registered in certain jurisdictions, and are used under license. All other trademarks and trade names belong to their respective owners.

Intel and Intel Atom are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

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CONTACT: Jennifer Barlow or Bill Keeler, both of Schwartz
Communications, +1-781-684-0770, qnx@schwartz-pr.com, for QNX Software
Systems; or Paul Leroux of QNX Software Systems, +1-613-591-0931,
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CMARK International, Inc. Opens Two New Offices Near Major Military Bases

Columbia, S.C., April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CMARK International, Inc., a global provider of facility and logistic support services for government and commercial institutions, today announced the establishment of two new sales and project management offices providing services to eight major military bases.

The new offices, located in Junction City, Kansas and Jacksonville, North Carolina, are within a 100 mile radius of over 125,000 active duty military personnel, which is approximately 10 % of the entire Department of Defense active duty population.

The office in Junction City will focus on supporting the expanding needs of Fort Riley and Fort Leavenworth Kansas as well as surrounding Air National Guard units. CMARK's office in Jacksonville, NC will serve six major bases; Camp Lejeune, Fort Bragg, Seymour Johnson AFB, New River Marine Corps Air Station and Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station

"We believe that it is essential to have sales and project management personnel in place near our customers," said Charles Jones, President of CMARK International. "There is no substitute for 'boots on the ground' in order to keep customers and increase our market penetration in these areas."

About CMARK International, Inc.:

CMARK International provides a wide array of facility and logistic support services including construction, architectural design, food service, furnishings and maintenance and operation services with a primary focus on US federal facilities. The company operates out of six offices throughout the United States with support facilities in Europe and Asia.

As a well established Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), CMARK has built a strong franchise to meet the federal procurement opportunity represented by the Veterans Benefits Act of 2003 (Public Law 108-183) which requires U.S. government agencies and prime contractors to earmark three percent of all federal procurement dollars to high quality SDVOSB firms. For more information, visit http://www.cmark.org/.

Forward Looking Statements

Statements contained in this press release which are not historical facts are known as forward-looking statements as that item is defined in the Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995. These forward- looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from estimated results. The forward- looking events and circumstances discussed in this press release might not occur, and actual results could differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements.

Contact: Jamey Smith Trinity Media Group, Inc. +1-877-574-9222 ir@cmark.org for CMARK International, Inc.

CMARK International, Inc.

CONTACT: Jamey Smith of Trinity Media Group, Inc. for CMARK
International, Inc., +1-877-574-9222, ir@cmark.org

Web site: http://www.cmark.org/

Cardiac Safety Study of Stinger S-200 PublishedStinger S-200 did not induce abnormal cardiac rhythms

TAMPA, Fla., April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Stinger Systems, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: STIY) , a leader in electro-stun technology today announced that an animal study of the cardiac safety of the Stinger S-200 was presented at the 2008 Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, which was held April 4-6, 2008. The full paper is available for purchase from the conference website at the following address:

http://www.rmbs.org/ ABOUT STINGER SYSTEMS

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

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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

Stinger Systems, Inc.

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

Web site: http://www.stingersystems.com/
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MSN Money Enters Into an Agreement With 'MoneyTrack' to Offer Unique Video Content Focused on Financial EducationThe strategic move adds to the powerful existing lineup of multimedia providers on MSN Money.

REDMOND, Wash., April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft Corp., a worldwide leader in software, services and solutions, and "MoneyTrack," an investing series that airs on PBS television stations, today announced they have entered into an agreement to offer video segments from "MoneyTrack" on MSN Money just in time for U.S. National Financial Literacy Month.

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"MoneyTrack" will introduce video segments of its popular "Scam Alerts," hosted by investing expert Pam Krueger and renowned TV personality Jack Gallagher, on the MSN Money Web site. These segments examine real people with real stories of financial fraud and offer viewers the information they need to help prevent it from happening to them.

Krueger is dedicated to promoting consumer financial education. To bring her expertise to the masses, she launched "MoneyTrack" in 2005 with 13 original episodes. The show provides a unique, lifestyle-driven approach to personal finance and investing. Now in its second season, "MoneyTrack" is seen on more than 135 PBS stations, and that number is increasing each month. The not-for-profit series, funded by the Investor Protection Trust, employs a diverse mix of people and their stories to transform traditional financial education into an interactive, informative format that inspires people to take control of their financial future.

"We see MSN Money as the premier site for consumers to stay on top of their finances, and we're delighted to be a part of providing its 14 million visitors per month with the information they need to make the smartest financial moves," said Krueger, who is the creator, co-host and executive producer of "MoneyTrack." "We look forward to exploring future opportunities to expand our relationship with MSN Money, so we can continue to bring this important and relevant educational content to their consumers."

"Through the strategic agreement with 'MoneyTrack' on PBS, MSN Money is able to offer our customers some of the most objective, high-quality financial content on the Web, further expanding our growing collection of multimedia content on the site," said Chris Jolley, group manager of the Financial Products Group at Microsoft. "Pam and Jack have years of experience helping millions of people become more aware of their finances, and we are thrilled to bring them on board."

The "MoneyTrack" stories on MSN Money will be posted weekly and will be available at http://video.msn.com/?mkt=en-us&brand=money&tab=s1207945467235.

MSN Money continues to expand multimedia offerings through key strategic relationships with well-respected financial companies including CNBC Inc., Kiplinger.com, MoneyShow.com, Morningstar Inc., the Wall Street Journal and Money Talks News. The site also provides original content from award-winning columnists who have been recognized recently for some very big accomplishments. For the second year in a row, a study by Nielsen//NetRatings has confirmed that Jim Jubak and Liz Pulliam Weston are the Web's No. 1 investing and personal finance columnists. In addition, investing expert Jon Markman received a SABEW Award for a series of original columns on the credit crisis, and Liz Pulliam Weston was awarded a national Clarion Award for a series of columns that presented financial benchmarks and tips for people in their 20s thru 60s. All the MSN Money columnists are setting the bar high for online financial content and have received an extremely favorable response from site users.

About "MoneyTrack"

"MoneyTrack" is a fresh new public television series about money and investing that features real people. Every week, co-hosts Pam Krueger and Jack Gallagher's down-to-earth approach helps explain what works and what doesn't work. "MoneyTrack" offers unbiased, non-commercial education to help viewers become wiser and safer investors. Pam Krueger is creator, executive producer, and co-anchor of the "MoneyTrack" series. For more information, visit http://www.moneytrack.org/.

About the Investor Protection Trust

The "MoneyTrack" series is funded by a grant from the Investor Protection Trust (IPT), a nonprofit organization devoted to investor education. Since 1993 the IPT has worked to provide the independent, objective investor education needed by all Americans to make informed investment decisions. For more information, visit http://www.investorprotection.org/.

About MSN Money

MSN Money is a premier online financial resource, providing great original editorial content plus the tools and community to empower investors and engage spenders and savers. Taxpayers can find helpful tax tips, checklists, a tax estimator and the Deduction Finder to help them make informed decisions about filing. MSN Money also helps users stay informed with in-depth and up-to-the-minute data, investment recommendations, valuable tracking tools and opportunities to connect with other active investors to make smart financial decisions. MSN Money is located on the Web at http://www.money.msn.com/.

About Microsoft

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

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Synopsys Enables First Silicon Success for First IC Designed in Vietnam

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Synopsys, Inc. , a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design and manufacturing, today announced it has enabled the IC Design Research and Education Center (ICDREC) to achieve first silicon success for the first IC designed entirely in Vietnam. The SigmaK3 digital IC was designed solely with Synopsys solutions and methodologies with the assistance of Synopsys consultants. As part of the collaboration, Synopsys trained 20 digital IC designers in Vietnam to help kick-start the country's IC design initiative.

"Achieving first silicon success on the first IC designed in Vietnam is a significant achievement, and Synopsys' solutions, methodologies and services played a critical role in helping us achieve this milestone," said Dr. Huynh Thanh Dat, vice president of Vietnam National University. "Synopsys worked closely with us to understand our process, and we attribute much of our success to this close interaction and dedicated support."

SigmaK3 is a low-cost, high-performance 8-bit RISC microprocessor suitable for a variety of electronic device applications, including liquid emission display (LED) matrix display systems, industrial robots and television remote controls. The result of a two-year effort by ICDREC researchers, SigmaK3 was designed on a leading foundry's 0.25-micron process. SigmaK3 was announced recently at the official opening of the ICDREC, which is located at Vietnam National University, Information Technology Park in Ho Chi Min City. ICDREC is the first center in Vietnam established to promote human resource development, research and technological development in the IC industry.

Howard Ko, Asia Pacific vice president for Synopsys, said, "Synopsys is committed to assisting and contributing to the growth of the IC industry in Vietnam. Our involvement in Sigma K3's tape out success is the initial demonstration of this commitment. With our leading technology, complete platforms of design tools, IP, and the expertise of our consultants in the region, we are ready to support and assist local design engineers and help accelerate the growth of the IC industry in Vietnam consistent with the vision of local community leaders such as ICDREC."

About Synopsys

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

Synopsys is a registered trademark of Synopsys, Inc. Any other trademarks or registered trademarks mentioned in this release are the intellectual property of their respective owners.

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Microsoft and EBSnet Collaborate on the .NET Micro FrameworkTCP/IP stack provides developers with more opportunities for small network-enabled devices.

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today at the Embedded Systems Conference Silicon Valley, Microsoft Corp. announced that the EBSnet Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) stack is included as a component of the Microsoft .NET Micro Framework 2.5. With TCP/IP, the .NET Micro Framework is delivering on the vision of helping to create new business opportunities for developers that build solutions for small network-enabled devices, by allowing them to communicate effortlessly with the Internet.

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"We are proud to be collaborating with Microsoft, and look forward to new opportunities presented by the .NET Micro Framework," said Thomas Volz, vice president of EBSnet Inc. "Working together, we will continue to build on both companies' well-established reputations as we drive strategic initiatives and continue to be leading providers of services and embedded software products."

"Since its launch early last year, the .NET Micro Framework has gained momentum with developers, bringing modern tools and paradigms to embedded development within an ever-expanding partner ecosystem," said Colin Miller, product unit manager of the .NET Micro Framework at Microsoft. "The technology licensed from EBSnet allows us to provide developers with even more opportunities to drive connected experiences and product differentiation on resource-constrained devices."

Microsoft at Embedded Systems Conference Silicon Valley

The .NET Micro Framework will be showcased at Embedded Systems Conference Silicon Valley in San Jose, April 15-18 at the Microsoft booth, No. 1320. Microsoft personnel will lead the following educational sessions:

* April 17, 8:30 a.m.: "An Introduction to the .NET Micro Framework," Jim Mateer, senior program manager * April 17, 2 p.m.: "Device Profiles for Web Services (DPWS) on .NET Micro Framework," Jim Mateer, senior program manager, and Jeff Lin, software design engineer About the .NET Micro Framework

The .NET Micro Framework is part of a Microsoft product incubation group and expands Microsoft's embedded offerings into a new market of smaller, more resourced-constrained devices based on low-cost 32-bit processors. By providing powerful, modern programming paradigms to this arena, the .NET Micro Framework is accelerating the innovation of small, connected devices. The .NET Micro Framework version 2.5 software development kit (SDK) is available for free download today, and can be found, along with more information, at http://msdn.microsoft.com/embedded/netmf.

About EBSnet

EBSnet Inc. provides embedded internet protocol software products and engineering services to the embedded software industry. Headquartered in Littleton, Massachusetts, EBSnet Inc. has served the embedded market since 1987. Complete product offerings are available online at http://www.ebsnetinc.com/.

About Microsoft

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

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Endwave Awarded Production Contract From Brijot Imaging Systems, Inc.Company to Deliver Millimeter-wave Radiometers for Brijot's Object Detection and People Screening System

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Endwave Corporation , a leading provider of high frequency RF modules for telecommunications networks, defense electronics and homeland security systems, today announced the receipt of a production contract from Brijot Imaging Systems, Inc. Brijot, an industry leader in passive millimeter-wave imaging, has selected Endwave as the sole-source supplier of radiometer assemblies for use in its GEN 2 full body imaging system that employs passive millimeter-wave technology for concealed object detection and people screening.

Under the terms of the contract, Endwave will produce complete radiometer assemblies operating over a millimeter-wave spectrum known as "W-Band", which ranges from 75-100 GHz. Initial deliveries are projected to commence in the second quarter of 2008, while additional orders are expected to be released upon Brijot's acceptance of the first production units.

The Brijot(R) GEN 2 full body imaging system features include full-motion, real-time passive millimeter wave imaging capabilities that allow for the detection of concealed threats and enable virtual pat-down screening of individuals. The system detects suspicious hidden items, including explosives (solids, liquids and gels), weapons, contraband, and stolen merchandise. The system's passive radiometric scanner can detect concealed objects by distinguishing between the passive millimeter wave energy naturally emitted by the human body and the energy of the concealed objects even when they're hidden beneath clothing. Deployed in a stand-off application, it is a safe and discrete screening solution for all.

"We are proud to award this contract to Endwave for the production of these advanced millimeter-wave subsystems," said Brijot President and Chief Executive Officer, Mitchel J. Laskey. "Endwave's reputation as a leader in the millimeter-wave security market makes them an obvious choice for the manufacturing of these critical sensor subsystems. With their historical and distinguished strength in high-volume, automated manufacturing of high-frequency systems, we see Endwave as a key partner as we expand production of our passive millimeter-wave full body imaging systems."

"This production contract underscores the success Endwave is having in applying our innovative millimeter-wave technology and manufacturing capability in markets outside of telecommunications," said Ed Keible, Endwave's President and Chief Executive Officer. "Brijot is an important new customer for Endwave in the emerging high-growth homeland security market. We believe that the Brijot relationship has the potential to produce substantial annual revenue for us over the next several years."

About Endwave

Endwave Corporation designs, manufactures and markets RF modules that enable the transmission, reception and processing of high-frequency signals in telecommunications networks, defense electronics and homeland security systems. These RF modules include high-frequency integrated transceivers, amplifiers, synthesizers, oscillators, up and down converters, frequency multipliers and microwave switch arrays. Endwave has 42 issued patents covering its core technologies including semiconductor and proprietary circuit designs. Endwave Corporation is headquartered in San Jose, CA, with operations in Diamond Springs, CA; El Dorado Hills, CA; Andover, MA; and Chiang Mai, Thailand. Additional information about the Company can be accessed from the Company's web site at http://www.endwave.com/.

About Brijot Imaging Systems

Brijot Imaging Systems, Inc., with corporate and training offices in Lake Mary, Fla., manufactures and sells an advanced passive millimeter-wave concealed object detection and people screening system. Brijot's unsurpassed technology focuses on meeting security challenges in high-threat environments for customers across the globe. For more information, visit http://www.brijot.com/

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Sky Channel Leverages All-Digital On-Air Production and Asset Management System Powered by SGI TechnologySGI Altix XE Servers and SGI InfiniteStorage System Drive On-The-Fly Editing and Automated Archiving

LAS VEGAS, April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NAB Booth SL4314 -- Faced with a growing business broadcasting an average of 12 hours of live racing events daily and an aging 15,000-plus videotape library in six different formats, Sky Channel, in Sydney, Australia, made the decision to go digital by purchasing a media asset management and storage solution from SGI . The new digital infrastructure includes SGI(R) Altix(R) XE servers and an SGI(R) InfiniteStorage system, fully integrated into the heart of the station's operations. Installation began in March 2007, and now that testing and training is complete, Sky Channel is due to go live in early April.

Sky Channel broadcasts approximately 55,000 Thoroughbred, Harness and Greyhound races a year, plus special high profile boxing events, throughout Australia as well as Asia, parts of Europe, and Africa. Ingested from up to 24 live feeds, they also distribute the signal via a fibre program feed to New Zealand, London in the United Kingdom, Louisville, Kentucky, and South Africa. The channel is delivered on pay TV to Australian homes, and is also available within the country and internationally in sports pubs and clubs. Sky Channel is preparing to launch interactive betting through pay TV in some residential areas in Australia.

Handling about 200 individual races a day, with accompanying footage of jockeys dismounting, trainers' reactions, different camera feeds, live studio hosts, and additional magazine shows is a daunting task. "Our main focus was to make sure we can cope with those 55,000 live races, about 3,000 hours, we were archiving on videotape and needed to ingest automatically, and store onto the system," said Sam Cannizzaro, Chief Engineer, Sky Channel. "We wanted some basic editing functionality to quickly turn around news or to pre-package show segments. It was also essential to be able to manage the rich data feeds -- track conditions, odds, etc. -- and automatically tie all that information together with the actual media, so that if you do a search on a particular race, jockey or trainer, you'll find all the media associated with it."

Sky Channel looked to SGI channel partner United Group Infrastructure to design, supply, integrate and commission the digital media asset management and storage system. The channel has not yet determined if they will be archiving the legacy material, but still required that the system be a scalable design that could meet future expansion.

Sky Channel purchased a system comprised of two SGI(R) Altix(R) XE240 servers with four Intel(R) Xeon(R) processors each for the NAS head, four additional SGI Altix XE servers with the same configuration for application and database servers, four similarly configured SGI(R) Altix(R) XE210 servers as the Ardenc(TM) server, an SGI(R) InfiniteStorage 4000 with 6TB, and SGI(R) InfiniteStorage Data Migration Facility (DMF) for 210TB, used for transparently moving data on and off the SAN. They also purchased an Ardendo media asset management with editing software, a StorageTek(R) SL500 Digital Tape Robot with 180TB capacity, Thomson-Grass Valley(TM) K2(TM) ingest servers allowing for ingest of 20 concurrent embedded SDI DVCPRO25 streams. The entire system is integrated with three Avid(R) Media Composer(R) Adreneline(TM) systems.

"We were quite happy that United Group decided to utilize SGI because SGI is renown in the broadcast industry and we felt quite comfortable that SGI could fulfill the requirements we needed," said Cannizzaro. "We're finishing up the training process and the feedback from my staff has been tremendous -- really positive. Some of the operators are stunned to see how powerful this system is and how useful it's going to be."

"Sky Channel joins the growing ranks of international broadcasters who rely on the bandwidth and robustness of SGI servers and storage to consistently move high resolution and metadata through a management system, and support the quick edits of live television," said Jim Mukerjee, manager, Digital Content Management Segment, SGI. "SGI DMF also met the customer's need to archive, yet instantly access that same material and transparently migrate files from online storage to near-line storage based on user-defined criteria. DMF is in use at broadcast and postproduction facilities worldwide, easily handling a petabyte or more of data."

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QNX First RTOS Vendor to Seek EAL Security Certification for Multi-Core Kernel

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Embedded Systems Conference, Booth #1338 -- QNX Software Systems today announced that it has entered its QNX(R) Neutrino(R) realtime operating system (RTOS) into evaluation for the stringent requirements of Common Criteria certification to the Evaluation Assurance Level 4+ (EAL4+). The QNX Neutrino secure kernel has been registered for evaluation with the certification body of the Canadian Security Establishment, one of the global partner organizations authorized to issue Common Criteria (CC) certifications.

The Target of Evaluation (TOE) that QNX has submitted for EAL certification goes beyond the scope of registered offerings from other OS vendors. In an embedded industry first, QNX announced it will certify not only its mature OS kernel, but also its multi-core (symmetric and bound multiprocessing) and secure partitioning solutions. QNX secure partitioning for multi-core processors provides unparalleled system security and guaranteed resource allocation for embedded systems. Embedded developers using single-core or multi-core hardware can apply secure partitions in their designs to guarantee realtime response times and contain threats, while simultaneously maximizing resource usage and performance.

The certification program follows on the recent announcement declaring that the Open Group has awarded the QNX Neutrino operating system POSIX certification according to the guidelines of the IEEE POSIX PSE52 Realtime Controller 1003.13-2003 System product standard. PSE52 certification confirms that the QNX Neutrino RTOS delivers the predictable response times demanded by time-critical applications. Support of the POSIX open standard in embedded systems assures code portability and, in tandem with EAL certification, is increasingly being mandated for the military, security, and software defined radio (SDR) markets, as well as commercial applications.

"Security is a key priority for our customers, and our registration for Common Criteria certification demonstrates our commitment to deliver secure, reliable, and standards-based products," said Dan Dodge, president and CTO of QNX Software Systems. "Including multi-core and partitioning capabilities in our EAL certification program is a further testament to delivering products that meet tomorrow's design challenges for many segments of the embedded computing market."

About Common Criteria

The Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation (the CC) is an international standard agreed to by the United States Government, Canada, and 23 other nations. It establishes standards for security functionality, security assurance, and security evaluation. Certification to EAL 4+ means that the QNX Neutrino secure kernel will exceed the assurance requirements required for EAL4, and will validate that the product has been methodically designed, tested, and reviewed.

About QNX Software Systems

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Bally Technologies Showcases Over 30 Unique Game Titles and New Server-Ready Systems Innovations at Indian Gaming '08 Trade Show & Convention April 20-23Company displays new Million Degrees(TM) Class II Wide-Area Progressive; Reel Money(TM) Five-Level Progressive Stepper; the industry's first seven-reel stepper games; and iVIEW(TM) Display Manager picture-in-picture technology

LAS VEGAS, April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bally Technologies, Inc. , a leader in slots, video machines, casino management systems and networked solutions for the global gaming industry, will showcase more than 30 distinct game titles and a number of new systems innovations during the National Indian Gaming Association's (NIGA) Indian Gaming '08, the premier convention in the Native American gaming industry, held April 20-23 in San Diego, Calif.

Bally Technologies' exhibit (booth #1423) will highlight a broad array of Class II and Class III gaming technology ideal for Native American casinos, including Reel Money(TM), GameMaker(R) HD(TM), the ALPHA Elite(TM) Bar Top gaming device, and the Million Degrees(TM) wide-area progressive.

"We will show a variety of new game titles designed to deliver high performance in the rapidly growing and vitally important Native American gaming market," said Gavin Isaacs, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Bally Technologies. "This venue also gives us the opportunity to demonstrate our Networked Floor systems solutions, many of which are already available to gaming operators."

Bally Technologies will display a variety of innovative games and new titles including:

Million Degrees(TM) -- This wide-area progressive is designed exclusively for the Class II Native American gaming market to offer players the chance to win just short of $1 million. Class II players will soon be able to play four linkable multi-level progressive games, featuring five jackpots and a top award that could yield $999,999 with the maximum bet wagered.

Reel Money(TM) -- Bally's Reel Money low-denomination stepper features a five-level progressive jackpot with a top award that starts at $25,000. The game plays like Bally's highly successful Hot Shot Progressive(TM), with a guaranteed winner in the bonus feature.

Seven-Reel Stepper -- Also on display at Indian Gaming '08 will be two new Bally seven-reel stepper games -- Bonus Frenzy(R) Freegames and Fortune 8's(TM) -- on Bally's CineReels(TM) reel-spinning platform, the first gaming device in industry history to offer seven electro-mechanical reels.

ALPHA Elite(TM) Bar Top -- This game's configuration offers an ergonomically designed game module engineered to easily fit standard bar-top configurations. The ALPHA Elite Bar Top features a 20-inch, high-definition widescreen LCD display and touch-screen interface.

Game Titles -- Attendees will see a variety of Bally Technologies' games including Quick Hit Platinum Black Gold(TM), Quick Hit Platinum Stars & Bars(TM), Quick Hit Triple Blazing 7s(TM), Quick Hit Black&White(TM), Hot Shot Progressive(TM), Golden Monkey(TM), Bonus Frenzy Freegames(TM), Fortune 8s(TM), Mega Winners(TM) and Tower of Cash(TM).

"We are strongly committed to developing and providing the most advanced games and systems for Native American gaming operations," Isaacs said. "We recently signed major system agreements with MGM Grand at Foxwoods and Mashantucket Pequot tribal officials, as well as the Seminole Tribe of Florida, Pechanga Resort & Casino, Spotlight 29 Casino, and Fantasy Springs Resort, to provide our industry-leading technology."

Isaacs added, "The large portfolio and diversity of new game titles that we are showcasing reflects our goal to continue delivering high-performing game content for our Native American customers in the Class III, Class II, and tribal lottery space. We greatly appreciate these partnerships and will continue to work hard to deliver products that add significant value."

Bally Technologies will also showcase a variety of its latest server-ready systems solutions including:

iVIEW Display Manager (DM)(TM) -- This provides gaming operators with picture-in-picture capability on any game display associated with any manufacturer's gaming device, which allows casinos to cross-promote sister properties and maximize company-wide promotions and special events. Unlike other companies' solutions, iVIEW DM displays content through the iVIEW processor rather than the game processor, which eliminates the need for separate regulatory approvals and complex development and integration efforts.

Bally Business Intelligence Solution(TM) -- This system contains the Data Analysis Dashboard and Data Visualization modules that connect player data with individual game data. This provides slot and marketing managers with insights about how their patrons interact with the gaming floor.

Bally Power Bank(TM) .- This cashless feature, in conjunction with Cash System's powercash(TM) technology, enables player's club members to access funds from their credit, debit, or checking account while sitting at the gaming device.

Bally Live Rewards(TM) -- This is a server-based, second-way-to-win bonusing system that rewards players with unique bonus games customized to a player's session wagering pattern.

Bally Technologies' newest table-game technology, TableView(TM), will also be on display, showcasing a real-time table rating and player-tracking system that ensures table-game players get the same recognition and rewards as slot players. Developed on the powerful Microsoft(R).NET framework, TableView replaces the manual rating process with an easy-to-use touchscreen, allowing floor operations staff to enter real-time player ratings, request chip fills and credits, input table closers, issue player comps and markers, and change the table shift.

Bally Technologies' executives are also presenting on three of the conference's much-anticipated panels. Tom Doyle, Vice President of Product Management, is participating on the April 21 session "Improving Your BSA Anti-Money Laundering Program from 1-4 p.m.;" Derik Mooberry, Vice President of Systems Sales-Western Region, will address "Promotions and Bonusing Technology" on April 22 from 9-10 a.m.; Greg Colella, Director of Product Management, and Bryan Kelly, Vice President of Technology, will provide their insights on the "Future of Slot Technology" April 23 from 2-5 p.m.

About Bally Technologies, Inc.

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

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

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CONTACT: Investors, Robert Caller, +1-702-584-7982,
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TI announces industry's first full production release of DDR3 registerDevice delivers high stability for memory modules

DALLAS, April 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments (TI) today announced the industry's first full production release of a phase locked loop (PLL) integrated DDR3 register for registered dual in-line memory modules (RDIMMs). This device enables system stability through constant clock and output delay over voltage and temperature variation. The single-chip quad rank support saves overall board space and reduces power consumption in servers, work stations and storage equipment. (See http://www.ti.com/sn74ssqe32882-pr.)

The SN74SSQE32882 28-bit to 56-bit registered buffer operates at 1.5 V VDD and supports parity features to ensure reliability. It provides flexibility by supporting high data rates of 800 Mbps to 1,333 Mbps and can support up to 72 DRAMs on one module.

Other key features include the following: -- CKE power down -- Control mode register -- Output driver strength control -- Operating frequency: 300 to 670 MHz

The SN74SSQE32882 exceeds the requirements for stability over temperature and voltage defined by the Joint Electron Device Engineering Council. This ensures reliability in high-performance server systems.

"TI is pleased to offer the first qualified and fully compatible DDR3 register to the market," said Nick Hassan, general manager of TI's Interface and Clock products group. "By working with leading industry partners, TI has designed the SN74SSQE32882 to exceed the stringent performance and stability requirements of DDR3 systems."

DDR solutions ease design

TI's DDR3 register adds to a complete portfolio of leading DDR2 registers and PLL devices such as the CDCUA877 and SN74SSTUB32866. In addition, the TPS51116 and TPS51100 DC/DC controllers significantly reduce the number of external components that support all the power management requirements for DDR systems.

Availability

The SN74SSQE32882 is available now in a 176-ball MicroStar(TM) BGA package. Suggested resale pricing in 1,000-unit quantities is $5.90.

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