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Mercury Computer Systems Announces Agreement to Sell Assets of Visage Imaging's Embedded Services and Professional Services Businesses

CHELMSFORD, Mass., April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. , a leading provider of high-performance computing solutions for HPC and embedded computing markets, announced that Visage Imaging GmbH, a component of its wholly owned subsidiary Visage Imaging, Inc., has reached an agreement to sell the assets of its Embedded Services and Professional Services (ES/PS) businesses. ES/PS were part of Mercury's acquisition of SOHARD AG in July 2005. The ES/PS buyers are companies held by Orgabit Datenservice GmbH, based in Germany. Financial details of the agreement were not disclosed. The final closure of the transaction is pending third-party customer approval and transfer of employment agreements.

"Visage Imaging's strategic focus is on the continued development and sales of our new Client Server (CS) product line. The ES/PS businesses are resource-intensive and do not fit the business model and customer base we are targeting for Visage Imaging going forward," said Mark Aslett, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. "I'm pleased to report, however, that we've secured buyers for whom the ES/PS businesses will be an ideal fit."

The transaction is expected to be completed by June 30, 2008. Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. - Where Challenges Drive Innovation

Mercury Computer Systems (http://www.mc.com/) provides specialized, high- performance computing systems and software designed for complex HPC and embedded applications in a range of industries that include aerospace and defense, telecommunications, medical imaging, semiconductor, EDA, and more.

Our products blend unmatched expertise in algorithm optimization and silicon design with software application knowledge and industry-standard technologies. Mercury's comprehensive, purpose-built solutions capture, process, and present data for the world's largest medical imaging companies, 8 of the 10 top defense prime contractors, and other leading Fortune 500 and mid-market companies in semiconductor, energy, telecommunications, and other industries. Our dedication to performance excellence and collaborative innovation continues a 25-year history in enabling customers to gain the competitive advantage they need to stay at the forefront of the markets they serve.

Mercury is based in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, and serves customers worldwide through a broad network of direct sales offices, subsidiaries, and distributors. We are listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market .

Forward-Looking Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including those relating to the agreement to sell ES/PS assets to companies held by Orgabit Datenservice GmbH. You can identify these statements by our use of the words "may," "will," "should," "plans," "expects," "anticipates," "continue," "estimate," "project," "intend," and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or anticipated. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, general economic and business conditions, including unforeseen weakness in the Company's markets, effects of continued geo-political unrest and regional conflicts, competition, changes in technology and methods of marketing, delays in completing engineering and manufacturing programs, changes in customer order patterns, changes in product mix, continued success in technological advances and delivering technological innovations, continued funding of defense programs, the timing of such funding, changes in the U.S. Government's interpretation of federal procurement rules and regulations, market acceptance of the Company's products, shortages in components, production delays due to performance quality issues with outsourced components, inability to fully realize the expected benefits from acquisitions or delays in realizing such benefits, challenges in integrating acquired businesses and achieving anticipated synergies, and difficulties in retaining key customers. These risks and uncertainties also include such additional risk factors as are discussed in the Company's recent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007. The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made.

Product and company names mentioned may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Contact: Robert Hult, Senior Vice President and CFO Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. 978-967-1990 / rhult@mc.com

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PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com Mercury Computer Systems, Inc.

CONTACT: Robert Hult, Senior Vice President and CFO of Mercury Computer
Systems, Inc., +1-978-967-1990, rhult@mc.com

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

Aware Announces Q1 2008 Earnings Conference Call

BEDFORD, Mass., April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Aware, Inc. , a leading supplier of broadband technology and biometrics software, has scheduled a conference call to discuss the company's operating results for the first quarter of 2008 on Thursday, May 8, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. CEO Michael Tzannes and CFO Rick Moberg will host the earnings conference call.

This call is being webcast by Thomson and can be accessed on the Investor Relations page of our website at http://www.aware.com/ir. The conference call may also be heard by calling 617-213-4852 at least 10 minutes prior to the call start time. Please reference the confirmation number 86740432. Participants may pre-register for the call at https://www.theconferencingservice.com/prereg/key.process?key=PHP6EQ9Y7. Pre-registering is not mandatory but is recommended as it will provide participants with a pin number to use for quick access into the live conference call.

The webcast is also being distributed through the Thomson StreetEvents Network. Individual investors can listen to the call at http://www.earnings.com/, Thomson's individual investor portal, powered by StreetEvents. Institutional investors can access the call via Thomson StreetEvents (http://www.streetevents.com/), a password-protected event management site.

About Aware

Aware is a leading technology supplier for the telecommunications industries. For more than ten years, Aware has pioneered innovations at telecommunications standards-setting organizations and continues to develop and market DSL silicon intellectual property and test and diagnostics products. Its StratiPHY(TM) IP product line supports DSL standards, including ADSL2+ and VDSL2, and has been broadly licensed to leading semiconductor companies. Telecom equipment vendors and phone companies use Aware's DSL test and diagnostics modules and Dr. DSL(R) software to help provision DSL circuits globally. Aware is also a veteran of the biometrics industry, providing biometric and imaging software components used in government systems worldwide since 1992. Aware's interoperable, standard-compliant, field-proven imaging products are used in a number of applications, from border management to criminal justice to medical imaging. Aware is a publicly held company based in Bedford, Massachusetts. http://www.aware.com/

Aware, Dr. DSL and StratiPHY are trademarks or registered trademarks of Aware, Inc. Any other trademarks appearing herein are the property of their respective owners.

Contact: Rick Moberg Aware, Inc. 781-276-4000

Aware, Inc.

CONTACT: Rick Moberg of Aware, Inc., +1-781-276-4000

Web site: http://www.aware.com/
http://www.aware.com/ir
http://www.earnings.com/
http://www.streetevents.com/

Newport Corporation to Report 2008 First Quarter Results on April 30

IRVINE, Calif., April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Newport Corporation has announced that next Wednesday, April 30, 2008, the company will release results for its first quarter ended March 29, 2008. The company also said President and Chief Executive Officer Robert J. Phillippy and Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Charles F. Cargile will host an investor conference call that day at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time (2:00 p.m. Pacific time) to review the company's financial results and business outlook.

The call is open to all interested investors through a live audio broadcast via the Internet at http://www.newport.com/investors and http://www.earnings.com/. The call also will be available to investors and analysts by dialing (888) 218-8184 within the U.S. and Canada or (913) 312-0954 from abroad.

The webcast will be archived on both websites and can be reached through the same links. A telephonic playback of the conference call also will be available by calling (888) 203-1112 within the U.S. and Canada and (719) 457-0820 from abroad. Playback will be available beginning at 8:00 p.m. Eastern time (5:00 p.m. Pacific time) on Wednesday, April 30, 2008, and continue through 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, 2008. The replay confirmation code is 6646410.

About Newport Corporation

Newport Corporation is a leading global supplier of advanced-technology products and systems to customers in the scientific research, microelectronics manufacturing, aerospace and defense/security, life and health sciences and precision industrial manufacturing markets. Newport's innovative solutions leverage its expertise in high-power semiconductor, solid-state and ultrafast lasers, photonics instrumentation, sub-micron positioning systems, vibration isolation, optical subsystems and precision automation to enhance the capabilities and productivity of its customers' manufacturing, engineering and research applications. Newport is part of the Standard & Poor's SmallCap 600 Index and the Russell Microcap Index.

Newport Corporation

CONTACT: Charles F. Cargile, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer and Treasurer, Newport Corporation, +1-949-863-3144,
investor@newport.com; or Investor Relations, Dan Peoples, Makinson Cowell
(US), +1-858-552-8146

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

Sonic Foundry Event Services to Webcast Bersin & Associates IMPACT 2008

MADISON, Wis., April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sonic Foundry, Inc. , the recognized market leader for rich media webcasting and knowledge management, today announced the company is the Platinum Conference Webcasting Sponsor of Bersin & Associates' inaugural conference IMPACT 2008, The Business of Talent Conference, held April 22-24 at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club in St. Petersburg, Fla. Sonic Foundry will record all speaker sessions using Mediasite, the company's webcasting platform.

The two-day program -- which includes 21 sessions featuring more than 60 senior human resources and learning executives -- covers all aspects of enterprise learning and talent management. The agenda includes in-depth case studies from corporate innovators and thought-provoking panels addressing top issues. Executives from leading vendors will discuss the learning, talent management, leadership development, outsourcing markets and best-practices. Analysts will present the latest research findings in areas such as learning on-demand, competency management, content development and talent management systems.

"Bersin & Associates is the leading provider of best-practices, trends, vendor and benchmarking research in enterprise learning and talent management. IMPACT 2008 is specially designed to leverage the power of that research. Participants have many opportunities to tap into the collective brain power at this event, meet and talk with professionals and executives facing similar challenges and learn from the success of others," said Chris Howard, vice president of research at Bersin & Associates. "The capture of these events with Mediasite will provide attendees access to a single resource of combined knowledge."

Select sessions will be available for on-demand public viewing after the conference at http://www.bersin.com/, including:

-- Insights of the Perennials: Lessons from Enduring Organizations, keynote address by Josh Bersin, president of Bersin & Associates -- The Leadership Connection: Driving Organizational Change, a panel discussion with leading experts in organizational development and strategic learning.

Sonic Foundry's Event Services group consists of systems engineers and project managers with an extensive knowledge of audio/video production and webcasting. The group and its strategic partners supply technical webcasting services and expertise to organizations who seek to complement their conference or event with viewing over the web. Since its launch in January 2007, the Event Services group has provided live and on-demand webcasting for clients ranging from Fortune 500 corporations and university associations to sporting events and charitable organizations.

Related Links:

Sonic Foundry's Enterprise Webcasting Platform Wins Bersin & Associates 2007 Learning Leaders Award (http://www.sonicfoundry.com/learningleaderpr)

Mediasite named among best tools to build high impact learning experiences

Elearning! Magazine (http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/b2bmediaco/elearning1207/?startpage=27)

Learning leaders, innovation, excellence About Sonic Foundry, Inc.

Founded in 1991, Sonic Foundry is the recognized market leader for rich media communications and knowledge management, providing enterprise solutions and services that link an information-driven world. Based in Madison, Wisconsin, the company has received numerous awards including the 2007 Frost & Sullivan Global Market Leadership Award, Ziff Davis Media's Baseline Magazine's sixth fastest-growing software company with sales under $150 million and Deloitte's Technology Fast 500. Named a Bersin & Associates 2007 Learning Leader, Sonic Foundry's webcasting and knowledge management solutions are trusted by education institutions, Fortune 500 companies and government agencies for a variety of critical communication needs. Sonic Foundry is changing the way organizations communicate via the web and how people around the globe receive vital information needed for education, business, professional advancement and safety. Product and service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of Sonic Foundry, Inc. or their respective owners.

Certain statements contained in this news release regarding matters that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements. Because such forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, uncertainties pertaining to continued market acceptance for Sonic Foundry's products, its ability to succeed in capturing significant revenues from media services and/or systems, the effect of new competitors in its market, integration of acquired business and other risk factors identified from time to time in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Sonic Foundry, Inc.

CONTACT: Tammy Kramer of Sonic Foundry, Inc., +1-608-237-8592,
tammyk@sonicfoundry.com

Web site: http://www.sonicfoundry.com/
http://www.bersin.com/

Kimberly-Clark Professional Launches Interactive PPE Virtual ModelNew High-Tech, Interactive Tool Makes Product Selection Easy

ROSWELL, Ga., April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Borrowing a page from the world of online retailing, Kimberly-Clark Professional has launched Symbiosis Man -- an interactive, virtual model that allows customers to "try on" personal protective equipment (PPE) products before purchase. The new interactive tool demonstrates the full head-to-toe bundle of KleenGuard brand PPE and shows how simple product selection can be.

Symbiosis Man can be found at http://www.mykleenguard.com/. The site lets users, choosers and distributors select products based on a range of criteria such as: the typical uses (electronics assembly, small parts handling, chemical handing) the type of PPE needed (general protection, chemical protection and specialty protection), and the level of protection required. By clicking on a series of icons, the user can dress the model in head-to-toe protection that includes eye protection, respirators, gloves and coveralls from the Kimberly-Clark Professional KleenGuard brand line of products. Both front and back views are available so people can get a clear picture of how the products actually look on someone.

"This tool provides what we like to call 'visual symbiosis,'" said Donna McPherson, senior category manager for the KleenGuard brand. "People can make selections and see how these products look and work together. At a time when comfort and style are increasingly important to industrial workers, Symbiosis Man visually demonstrates how PPE can protect and look good too."

Symbiosis Man can be used in conjunction with the Kimberly-Clark Professional product selector tool, which is also available at the site. Visitors first select the products that best meet their needs, via the product selector tool, and then try them on the Symbiosis Man model. Fully "dressed" images of Symbiosis Man can be forwarded to a customer or printed out for future reference.

"We consider this concept out-of-the-box both literally and figuratively," adds McPherson. "We've taken our garments and other PPE out of their boxes and placed them on a facsimile of a human being. It truly makes the PPE come alive."

For more information about Symbiosis Man or KleenGuard brand products, visit http://www.kc-safety.com/ or call 1-800-255-6401.

About Kimberly-Clark Professional

Kimberly-Clark Professional is an indispensable business partner, delivering leading-edge health, hygiene and productivity solutions that provide tangible value every day, everywhere. Known for innovative, quality solutions for away-from-home washrooms, "clean" and "industrial" manufacturing environments, and DIY settings, the global brands of Kimberly-Clark Professional include Kleenex, Scott, Kimcare, WypAll, KleenGuard, and Kimtech. Kimberly-Clark Professional, located in Roswell, Ga., is one of Kimberly-Clark Corporation's four business segments and can be visited on the web at http://www.kcprofessional.com/.

About Kimberly-Clark

Kimberly-Clark and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 150 countries. Every day, 1.3 billion people - almost a quarter of the world's population - trust K-C brands and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene and well being. With brands such as Kleenex, Scott, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex and Depend, Kimberly- Clark holds the No. 1 or No. 2 share position in more than 80 countries.

Kimberly-Clark Professional

CONTACT: Iris Raylesberg of Kapnek Communications, +1-215-830-9890,
iris@kapnek.com, for Kimberly-Clark Professional; or Delitha Morrow Coles of
Kimberly-Clark Professional, +1-770-587-8048, delitha.l.morrowcoles@kcc.com

Web site: http://www.kcprofessional.com/
http://www.kc-safety.com/
http://www.mykleenguard.com/

Titanium Group to Attend Regional ICT Meeting in ThailandCompany to Introduce and Promote Technologies to APEC Delegates

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Titanium Group, Ltd (BULLETIN BOARD: TTNUF) , a leading Biometric and security solutions provider announced today that Chairman Dr. Johnny Ng is attending the 7th APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Ministerial Meeting on Telecommunication and Information Industry (TELMIN 7) in Bangkok, Thailand, from Apr 23 - 25. TELMIN 7 is being held in the aim of providing a forum for APEC Ministers to gather together to share views and experience. The theme of this year's meeting is "Digital Prosperity: Turning Challenges into Achievements", major topics of discussion covering techniques to enhance outreach activities on cyber security, and ways to promote safe and trusted ICT environment for digital prosperity etc.

"This is a high profile Governmental initiative with regional focus where top ranked Government officials and ICT business leaders from over 20 economies, including Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Chinese Taipei, Thailand, United States, and Viet Nam will be attending. Moreover, as cyber security is one of the focal points of discussion, we feel that it is an excellent opportunity for us to promote our biometric technologies and strengthen our market position in the Asia Pacific region," said Dr. Johnny Ng, Chairman of Titanium Group.

About Titanium Group:

Titanium Group, Ltd (http://www.titanium-tech.com/), and it's wholly owned subsidiary Titanium Technology, is a leading biometric and security solutions provider featuring its proprietary and patented automated Face Recognition Systems (AFRS). Titanium's AFRS products capture human face images electronically, input the facial images into searchable files (faceprint) and, in just seconds, accurately compare the facial images to a database containing millions of faces. These cutting-edge products reduce administration cost, enhance security, and significantly increase overall productivity. Titanium's products are distributed worldwide, either directly or through resellers or OEM partners, to governments, law enforcement agencies, gaming companies, and other organizations. The Company's clients include: IBM, Hong Kong Government and the Peoples Bank of China, etc.

Safe Harbor Provisions

Certain oral statements made by management from time to time and certain statements contained in press releases and periodic reports issued by Titanium Group, Ltd. (the "Company"), as well as those contained herein, that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 and, because such statements involve risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements, including those in Management's Discussion and Analysis, are statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations, estimates or projections of the Company, its Directors or its Officers about the Company and the industry in which it operates, and are based on assumptions made by management. Forward looking statements include without limitation statements regarding: (a) the Company's strategies regarding growth and business expansion, including future acquisitions; (b) the Company's financing plans; (c) trends affecting the Company's financial condition or results of operations; (d) the Company's ability to continue to control costs and to meet its liquidity and other financing needs; (e) the declaration and payment of dividends; and (f) the Company's ability to respond to changes in customer demand and regulations. Although the Company believes that its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that the anticipated results will occur. When issued in this report, the words "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements.

Important factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, among other items, (i) changes in the regulatory and general economic environment; (ii) conditions in the capital markets, including the interest rate environment and the availability of capital; (iii) changes in the competitive marketplace that could affect the Company's revenue and/or cost and expenses, such as increased competition, lack of qualified marketing, management or other personnel, and increased labor and inventory costs; (iv) changes in technology or customer requirements, which could render the Company's technologies noncompetitive or obsolete; (v) new product introductions, product sales mix and the geographic mix of sales.

The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: The statements which are not historical facts contained in this advertisement are forward-looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties including but not limited to risks associated with the uncertainty of future financial results, additional financing requirements, development of new products, governmental approval processes, the impact of competitive products or pricing, technological changes, and the effect of economic conditions.

Titanium Group, Ltd

CONTACT: Randy J. Sasaki of Trout Trading Company, Inc., +1-303-671-0270,
for Titanium Group, Ltd

Web site: http://www.titanium-tech.com/

New York Based Small Business Talk Show Announces the Launch of FearlessBusiness.TV

NEW YORK, April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspire Solutions announced today that they have launched their new video web site, FearlessBusiness.TV (http://www.fearlessbusiness.tv/), which showcases interviews of CEOs and business owners in a talk-show style setting. The web site is unveiled with five episodes, representing five interactive interviews videotaped in front of a live studio audience in New York City. It will continue to release one episode per week going forward.

Guests featured on the web site include David Carlos from DavidCarlos.net, a managed information technology service, Sam Jankovich from EnterConnect.com (BULLETIN BOARD: ECNI) a publicly traded online portal solution company, Jacques Blinbaum from CelPog.com, a mobile payment solution service, Stacie Urbach from SmartHeel.com, distributor of a fashion accessory for high heeled shoes and Shoshanna Rikon from ShoshannasMatches.com, a New York based matchmaking service.

Valerie Gurka, Founder of Inspire Solutions, produces the talk show and conducts the interviews. "This talk show was conceived out of the idea that business owners can be both insightful and entertaining, and through this forum entrepreneurs can connect either in person or virtually," explained Gurka. "The talk show is taped approximately once per month and the event includes about 45 minutes of social networking and wine tasting among a participatory audience of entrepreneurs. After the group of 20-30 professionals has had a chance to exchange business cards, everyone sits down to watch the interviews of three charismatic business owners." The next event will take place on Wednesday, April 30 in a studio in the Times Square district. It will be sponsored by 1-800-Got-Mold? and TheSpeakingChannel.TV. Members of the public who wish to attend the next taping must register in advance by visiting FearlessBusiness.TV (http://www.fearlessbusiness.tv/).

"We invite anyone who is interested in small business to visit FearlessBusiness.TV weekly for new episodes of the talk show," explained Gurka. "It's a great way to stay connected with innovative ideas and new technologies, in an entertaining online forum."

Inspire Solutions

CONTACT: Valerie Gurka, +1-646-649-9649, valerie@inspirenyc.com

Web site: http://www.fearlessbusiness.tv/
http://www.thespeakingchannel.tv/
http://www.enterconnect.com/
http://www.shoshannasmatches.com/
http://www.smartheel.com/
http://www.celpog.com/

FARO to Present at Baird Growth Stock Conference

LAKE MARY, Fla., April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- FARO Technologies, Inc., the world leader in portable computer-aided measurement hardware and software, announced that President and CEO Jay Freeland and Senior Vice President and CFO Keith Bair will present at the 28th Annual Baird Growth Stock Conference. They will deliver the presentation on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 from 10:40am to 11:10am CST at the Four Season Hotel in Chicago, Illinois.

The audio will be simultaneously web cast on http://www.faro.com/Baird-Q2-08 . It is recommended that interested parties register at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the presentation to ensure timely access.

For more information on the FARO's global industries, applications and products, visit http://www.faro.com/ .

About FARO

With approximately 16,000 installations and 7,400 customers globally, FARO Technologies, Inc. designs, develops, and markets portable, computerized measurement devices and software used to create digital models - or to perform evaluations against an existing model -- for anything requiring highly detailed 3-D measurements, including part and assembly inspection, factory planning and asset documentation, as well as specialized applications ranging from surveying, recreating accident sites and crime scenes to digitally preserving historical sites.

FARO's technology increases productivity by dramatically reducing the amount of on-site measuring time, and the various industry-specific software packages enable users to process and present their results quickly and more effectively.

Principal products include the world's best-selling portable measurement arm -- the FaroArm; the world's best-selling laser tracker - the FARO Laser Tracker X and Xi; the FARO Laser ScanArm; FARO Photon Laser Scanners; the FARO Gage, Gage-PLUS and PowerGAGE; and the CAM2 Q family of advanced CAD-based measurement and reporting software. FARO Technologies is ISO-9001 certified and ISO-17025 laboratory registered.

FARO Technologies, Inc.

CONTACT: Darin Sahler, Global PR Manager of FARO Technologies, Inc.,
+1-407-333-9911, Darin.Sahler@faro.com

Web site: http://www.faro.com/
http://www.faro.com/Baird-Q2-08

Winland Electronics, Inc. to Report 2008 First Quarter Results on May 1, 2008

MANKATO, Minn., April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Winland Electronics, Inc. , a leading designer and manufacturer of custom electronic control products and systems, announced today that management will hold a conference call to discuss its 2008 first quarter results at 4:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 1, 2008. Financial results will be released that day.

Interested parties may access the call by calling 1-800-762-8932 from within the United States, or 1-480-248-5085 if calling internationally, approximately five minutes prior to the start of the call. A replay will be available through May 8, 2008 and can be accessed by dialing 1-800-406-7325 (U.S.), 1-303-590-3030 (Int'l), passcode 3872728.

This call is being web cast by ViaVid Broadcasting and can be accessed at Winland Electronics' website at http://www.winland.com/. The web cast may also be accessed at ViaVid's website at http://www.viavid.net/. The web cast can be accessed until June 1, 2008 on either site. To access the web cast, you will need to have the Windows Media Player on your desktop. For the free download of the Media Player please visit: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/en/download/default.asp.

About Winland Electronics

Winland Electronics is an electronic manufacturing services (EMS) company, providing product development and manufacturing expertise and innovation for more than 20 years. Winland also markets proprietary products for the security/industrial marketplace. Winland's product development offering includes program management, analog circuit design, digital circuit design, printed circuit board design and embedded software design. Winland differentiates itself from the contract manufacturer competition with its integrated product development and manufacturing services to offer end-to-end product launch capability, including design for manufacturability, design for testability, transition to manufacturing and order fulfillment. Winland's core competency is delivering time-to-market through superior program management, experience, integrated development processes, and cross-functional teams. Winland Electronics is based in Mankato, MN.

CONTACT: Thomas P. de Petra Cameron Donahue Interim Chief Executive Officer Hayden Communications (507) 625-7231 (651) 653-1854 http://www.winland.com/

Winland Electronics, Inc.

CONTACT: Thomas P. de Petra, Interim Chief Executive Officer of Winland
Electronics, Inc., +1-507-625-7231; or Cameron Donahue of Hayden
Communications, +1-651-653-1854, for Winland Electronics, Inc.

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

Eligible Consumers in 140 Pennsylvania Communities Now Can Get Verizon's Fastest DSL-Based Internet ServiceHigh Speed Internet Service Offers Great Value With Downstream Speeds of up to 7 Megabits per Second

PHILADELPHIA, April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualifying consumers in nearly 140 Pennsylvania communities now have a new broadband option from Verizon, as the company introduces its ultra-fast High Speed Internet service. It more than doubles the download speed of Verizon's current fastest digital subscriber line, or DSL, service and provides an appealing alternative to cable Internet.

The new Verizon High Speed Internet service offers qualified customers a downstream connection speed of up to 7 megabits per second (Mbps) for as low as $39.99 a month when ordered with an annual service plan. Verizon's 7 Mbps High Speed Internet service is available on more than 518,600 consumer lines in the company's Pennsylvania service area.

"Verizon 7 Megabit High Speed Internet is the way to go for qualifying residents in Pennsylvania who are looking for a better alternative to high- priced cable Internet," said William B. Petersen, president of Verizon Pennsylvania. "Our super-fast DSL provides all the speed you need for everything you do online -- and at a reasonable cost. From digital music and streaming video to photo sharing and online gaming, to video conferencing and working from home -- it's faster, easier and more affordable with Verizon High Speed Internet."

Consumers can get more information on service availability, pricing and features by calling 1-877-483-5898 or visiting verizon.com/superspeed. (NOTE: See end of release for a list of Pennsylvania communities where 7 Mbps High Speed Internet is available.)

About Verizon High Speed Internet

Verizon High Speed Internet service is delivered on a dedicated line from Verizon's central office to the customer's home and is backed by live, 24 x 7 customer service and technical support. High Speed Internet subscribers have access to an extensive collection of features and services, including:

-- Online protection with Verizon Internet Security Suite: In one download, this comprehensive online protection suite provides anti-spyware, anti-virus, firewall, parental control, pop-up blocker and privacy manager protection that run continuously behind the scene. The suite automatically updates every three hours. Just set it and forget it. The cost is just $4.99 a month for use on up to three household computers. -- Verizon Enhanced Email: Expanded storage capacity -- up to 4 gigabytes -- lets customers store as much mail as they want for as long as they want on Verizon servers. Anywhere access -- from your mobile phone to your home e-mail account -- is easy, with select Get It Now-enabled phones from Verizon Wireless. Users can sign up for a complimentary rich Internet e-mail application to better organize their messages and contacts and send attachments of up to 25 megabytes. -- Verizon Premium Tech Support: A unique service that provides expert one-on-one assistance for a wide variety of issues like spyware, adware, viruses, hardware problems, computer operating systems and other issues not typically covered by Internet service providers. The service supports routers, network cards, video cards, sound cards, CD/DVD reader-writer, hard drives, flash memory systems, printers, scanners, gaming consoles, firewalls and more. The cost is $14.99 a month. -- Online gaming from Verizon: Play hundreds of the most popular PC games for free with Verizon Arcade, or choose from a variety of Verizon Games on Demand packages, including Family Place, a package that features more than 400 family-friendly casual games for just $7.99 a month. -- Free entertainment for children of all ages with Disney Connection: From activities, games and classic cartoons to movie previews, music videos and more, Disney Connection provides age-appropriate content for preschoolers, kids, teens and Disney enthusiasts. The content includes access to Playhouse Disney Preschool Time Online and Disney Game Kingdom Online. -- Free news from ABC News Now: A 24-hour news and information channel, ABC News Now delivers live breaking news, headlines every half hour, and more than 25 original news, lifestyle and entertainment programs such as "Politics Live," "What's the Buzz" and "Money Matters." -- Free sports from ESPN360: The service offers programming that includes hundreds of hours of live games, analysis and exclusive content on-demand with exclusive access to the Internet's best events. -- One-of-a-Kind NFL Experience Online: Customers who subscribe to Verizon High Speed Internet and DIRECTV from Verizon enjoy the added benefit of free access to NFL Network Game Extra, a unique service that includes live, online broadcasts of Thursday and Saturday pro football games. Viewers of the online broadcasts will have access to alternate camera angles and live audio feeds and have the ability to view one of four camera angles, or all four angles simultaneously. The online service can be accessed anywhere in the world through any broadband connected computer.

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

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ARRIS Workflow Management Suite Adds Portuguese InterfaceWorkAssure(TM) Automated Software now Available in 4 Languages

SUWANEE, Ga., April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ARRIS announced today that its market-leading Field Management Solution, WorkAssure(TM), is now available with a Portuguese language Graphical User Interface, in addition to its existing English, Spanish and French versions, to support the global cable marketplace.

WorkAssure is a paperless, automated operations software system (OSS) solution that enables cable operators to optimize the performance of their field management personnel and enhance the efficiency and accuracy of new subscriber installations while increasing the speed of customer service response times.

WorkAssure has one of the largest number of technicians under contract worldwide -- a measure of the ease of installation and overall quality of the solution. Available from its outset in English and French, the support for Spanish and Portuguese languages demonstrates ARRIS's continued commitment to the growing Latin American cable marketplace.

"ARRIS is primed to supply its premier workforce management solution to the world's cable operators," said Bailey Shewchuk, ARRIS Vice President & General Manager, Assurance Solutions Division, Media & Communication Systems. "The flexible design of WorkAssure, not only enables comprehensive language support, but also includes a feature-rich solution with the ability to integrate with multiple outside sources."

About ARRIS

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

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Heidrick & Struggles Increases Strength in Hedge Fund SectorTeam from Schwab Enterprise to Join Company's Financial Services Practice

CHICAGO, April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. , the world's premier executive search and leadership consulting firm, today announced the addition of the executives of Schwab Enterprise, a boutique firm specializing in executive placement for the hedge fund industry, to the company's roster of search consultants.

Schwab Enterprise, LLC, based in New York City and led by founder Claude Schwab, has developed a specialization serving the recruitment needs of leading hedge funds as well as publishing career guides and studies on compensation in the hedge fund industry. Joining Heidrick & Struggles from Schwab Enterprise are Claude Schwab and Solan Schwab, as well as Tina Hsiung and Rachael Timinsky.

"These talented executives from Schwab Enterprise will further deepen our bench strength in financial services and bring us added expertise in the vital hedge fund sector," said Kevin Kelly, CEO of Hedrick & Struggles. "We wholeheartedly welcome them to our industry-leading financial services team."

Claude Schwab, 38, joins Heidrick & Struggles as a Partner. Prior to founding Schwab Enterprise, Claude founded and ran the hedge fund practice of one of the largest alternative asset management boutique search firms in the United States. Claude also authored the first compensation report written specifically for hedge fund professionals and the leading hedge fund career guide, currently in its fourth edition. Claude earned an MBA from The Wharton School, a master's degree from Columbia University, and a bachelor's degree with honors from the University of Pennsylvania.

Solan Schwab, 38, joins Heidrick & Struggles as a Principal. While at Schwab Enterprise, Solan focused on senior level infrastructure and investment professional hedge fund searches. Solan earned a J.D. with honors from Georgetown University and a bachelor's degree from the University of Chicago. Prior to his career in executive search, Solan practiced law for six years in the mergers and acquisitions department at Skadden Arps.

Hsiung, 28, and Timinsky, 26, join Heidrick & Struggles as an Engagement Manager and a Senior Associate, respectively.

"Joining Heidrick & Struggles allows us to serve the global search needs of our clients, drawing upon the strength of Heidrick & Struggles' strong brand and global network of search and leadership consulting professionals," said Claude Schwab.

About Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. is the world's premier provider of senior-level executive search and leadership consulting services, including talent management, board building, executive on-boarding and M&A effectiveness. For more than 50 years, we have focused on quality service and built strong leadership teams through our relationships with clients and individuals worldwide. Today, Heidrick & Struggles leadership experts operate from principal business centers in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information about Heidrick & Struggles, please visit http://www.heidrick.com/.

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CONTACT: Eric Sodorff of Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.,
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Web site: http://www.heidrick.com/

Next Inning Technology Updates Outlooks for Qualcomm, SiRF Technology, Applied Micro Circuits, and Marvell Technology Group

PRINCETON, N.J., April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Inning Technology Research (http://www.nextinning.com/), a subscription service focused on semiconductor and technology stocks, announced it has updated outlooks for Qualcomm , SiRF Technology , Applied Micro Circuits , and Marvell Technology Group .

In his State of Tech report, Editor Paul McWilliams covers roughly 70 companies that, in total, report annual revenues in excess of $700B. The quarterly Next Inning State of Tech has been praised by many professional investors as one of the best tools available for investors hoping to cash in during earnings season. New subscribers have the chance to leverage these detailed reports during a 21-day no-risk free trial membership:

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In his State of Tech Report, McWilliams wrote: "There was a time when I viewed Marvell as a very well managed company. However, when I look at it today, I'm not left with the impression that management has a good grasp on the details. While I see some very clear upsides for Marvell in.."

McWilliams also looks at these topics: -- What strategy does McWilliams recommend for current holders of Qualcomm? After years of legal wrangling with competitors and customers, is Qualcomm on the right track? -- Does McWilliams take a bullish view of the recent management change at SiRF? What lessons can investors learn from SiRF's recent plunge? -- Is Applied Micro likely to outperform its peers in the event of a market turnaround? -- Do the potential upsides for Marvell outweigh the risks facing the company right now?

Founded in September 2002, Next Inning's model portfolio has returned 229% since its inception versus 84% for the Nasdaq.

About Next Inning:

Next Inning is a subscription financial newsletter focused on technology stocks. Editor Paul McWilliams is a 20+-year industry veteran.

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Provider of HR Services Will Integrate All Its Delivery Systems by Employing Microsoft TechnologyProfiles International chooses Microsoft Dynamics CRM to replace Pivotal software and to gain flexibility in development, support and training.

REDMOND, Wash., April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft Corp. today announced that Profiles International Inc., which provides Web-based employee-assessment and talent management solutions to companies across the globe, has chosen Microsoft Dynamics CRM to replace its Pivotal CRM software.

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Microsoft Dynamics CRM is a fully integrated customer relationship management system that offers the capability to easily create and maintain a clear view of customers from first contact through purchase and after sales. The Microsoft Dynamics technology will be integrated with the organization's Microsoft Office SharePoint Server portal to offer visibility and collaboration both internally and externally to partners and clients through the Profiles Resource Center. The portal will serve Profiles International's Waco, Texas, campus, three regional offices, 700 partners in the U.S., and clients in 120 countries, which view its Web sites in 30 languages.

The new Microsoft technology replaces the company's CDC Software Pivotal CRM, Pivotal ePartner portal, Pivotal MarketFirst electronic marketing application and basic intranet site. Profiles International found the Pivotal architecture difficult to customize and develop. As a result, the company's IT staff, which has used .NET technology extensively, decided to move toward an expanded Microsoft foundation to increase flexibility and ease of development. Microsoft Dynamics CRM will integrate all of Profiles International's delivery systems, a benefit the Pivotal CRM solution had not achieved. Profiles International evaluated software from Oracle's Siebel, Salesforce.com, SAP, Sage CRM Solutions, Netsuite Inc. and CDC's Pivotal before selecting the Microsoft Dynamics solution.

Joe Kistner, chief operating officer at Profiles International, said the company selected Microsoft Dynamics CRM for a number of reasons, including the familiar Microsoft interface; its integration with Microsoft Office, especially the Outlook client; Microsoft Dynamics' vision for allowing the accounting back end to match the new Microsoft Dynamics CRM architecture; Microsoft's reinvestment and commitment to the technology; the balance of rapid development with a midmarket enterprise architecture based on .NET; and the availability of .NET resources, along with Profiles International's own in-house Microsoft and .NET expertise.

After researching several consultants, Profiles International selected global Microsoft Gold Certified Partner ePartners Inc. of Dallas to help guide implementation of the new technology. The team from Profiles International and ePartners established Microsoft Dynamics CRM sales components to support the company's partner recruiting; partner sales channel management; direct and enterprise sales; and divisions for education, government and international sales. In addition, sales and service components from the solution will support the company's customer service. Built-in marketing tools will handle electronic communication, and support staff in various departments will use the Microsoft Dynamics CRM functionality for contact management and communication.

Profiles International's latest Microsoft solutions will be integrated seamlessly with its existing Microsoft architecture, which includes Microsoft Office, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Internet Information Server (ISS), Microsoft Visual Studio, SharePoint Server and custom .NET applications. The Microsoft Dynamics CRM solution will be tightly integrated with SharePoint and Outlook to provide employees with a familiar electronic workplace with all their information immediately available. Similarly, Microsoft Dynamics CRM will be integrated with the company's intranet, its extranet for customers and partners, and its public-facing service for delivery applications.

The availability of Microsoft Dynamics CRM, in combination with SharePoint Server, offers a range of benefits that are expected to heighten Profiles International's effectiveness:

-- Company growth. The company expects Microsoft Dynamics CRM to promote growth through increased efficiencies resulting from its familiar Microsoft environment and tight integration with other systems. More information will be readily available for better decision-making, and new personnel can be trained more quickly because of the consistent, user-friendly interface throughout the sales and support tools. -- Reduced costs. Development and technical support costs will shrink because more resources and skilled individuals are available for development on the popular Microsoft platform than for the proprietary software previously used. A more consistent and centralized desktop than was available before will be rolled out to sales staff, saving training costs. Further savings will derive from the ability to implement technology improvements on the Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Microsoft SharePoint platforms simply by applying releases and service packs without needing to merge customized code with new-vendor code at each stage. -- Support for company growth. With support from the Microsoft Dynamics solution and ePartners, Profiles International is able to quickly and simultaneously execute several strategic moves. -- Increased agility. Customer relationship management, the company's intranet, its extranet and business intelligence will benefit from rapid development tools, while customizations are supported by Visual Studio .NET developers. -- Revenue improvement. The company anticipates that easier tools, easier communication and workflows, more data accessible in a centralized location, more automation and improved integration compared with its previous system will boost revenue through efficiencies, along with increased employee empowerment and morale. -- Elimination of ad hoc fixes. The company's IT staff often needed to develop workarounds for its previous system. For example, they had to build their own data warehouse just to move the data to the point where staff could generate Microsoft Excel spreadsheets or print reports. Those processes go away with Microsoft Dynamics CRM and SharePoint Server because a business portal makes key performance indicators and other data visible in real time.

"We selected this Microsoft technology stack so we can take advantage of its quick-to-implement, out-of-box functionality, while retaining total control of the database and integration layer so we can continue to react to business climate changes and chart new courses at a very high pace," Kistner said.

Profiles International also expects the new Microsoft Dynamics CRM technology to help improve the efficiency of internal processes and the effectiveness of accountability.

"Microsoft Dynamics CRM has proved to be a crucial efficiency tool for organizations like Profiles International that rely on the Web to reach into local business markets," said Michael Park, corporate vice president for U.S. Dynamics Business at Microsoft. "Employing the easy-to-use Microsoft interface, Microsoft Dynamics products reduce training time while increasing operating effectiveness and centralizing data for accuracy and visibility, all vital aspects of a successful customer-relationship-based business."

About Profiles International

Profiles International is the world's leader in selecting and developing high-performance workforces through innovative talent management solutions and a comprehensive suite of employment assessments that help companies gain a competitive advantage by selecting, hiring, retaining and developing great employees. Profiles International serves many of the largest companies across the globe.

About ePartners

Since 1992, ePartners has been giving businesses the power to reach their goals, to grow, and to discover and profit from new areas of potential. A Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, ePartners helps align IT strategy with business objectives and deploy cost-effective solutions that drive genuine performance improvements across the enterprise. ePartners solutions are founded on Microsoft Dynamics products and other Microsoft technologies.

About Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Dynamics is a line of financial, customer relationship and supply chain management solutions that helps businesses work more effectively. Delivered through a network of channel partners providing specialized services, these integrated, adaptable business management solutions work like and with familiar Microsoft software to streamline processes across an entire business.

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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Open Text's 'Repository of Record' For Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Fills Growing NeedGrowth in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Drives Need to Capture and Manage Company Content Across SharePoint Sites, Analyst Firm Finds

CHICAGO, April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Open Text(TM) Corporation , a global leader in enterprise content management (ECM), today announced the release of a sponsored IDC white paper that reveals how the ever-growing adoption of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 for creating, managing and sharing documents is fueling increased demand for software that provides a repository of record for companies' vast amounts of content and data. As detailed in the white paper, Open Text offers a complete set of ECM offerings that "augment and extend the Office SharePoint Server 2007 environment so that content from Office SharePoint Server 2007 sites can be centrally structured and managed, connected to other organizational content resources, and incorporated into industry or process-based content applications."

Organizations across a broad spectrum of industries are deploying Office SharePoint Server 2007, which gives users throughout the organization the ability to see and use documents uploaded to the collaborative system. But this success is driving the need for solutions that build upon that platform, according to the recently released IDC white paper, sponsored by Open Text, Open Text and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server: The Road to Greater Productivity (IDCWP06Q, March 2008).

"At the most basic level, people need the ability to store, share and find their business documents. Organizations are struggling with information management issues, and with how to manage content throughout its lifecycle," the leading market research firm reported.

IDC found that the number one concern for organizations seeking to purchase content management solutions was the need for a repository of record "so nothing is lost." More than 70 percent of IDC's 436-member Enterprise Panel cited the need for a repository of record as their top motivator for adopting ECM. Securing intellectual property ranked second at 64 percent, followed closely with "making it easy to reuse and/or repurpose content" (62 percent). Respondents also cited the need to adhere to retention policies for compliance as well as improve collaboration around creating content and making content available through multiple channels.

Companies that make technology investments understandably want their employees-regardless of their skills-sets or ways of using the technology-to get the maximum benefits. This is driving the demand for "invisible content management" that makes content management systems a seamless part of users' systems. "This brings more employees into the content management fold by incorporating their locally stored content into the more structured overarching systems and processes for managing content," IDC said. Additionally it improves employees' access to their company's content repositories, so they don't spend as much time searching for relevant information.

Through its strategic alliance with Microsoft, Open Text offers optimized ECM solutions for the Microsoft platform, including records management and archiving that enable the implementation of a repository of record. A Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and Global ISV Partner of the Year, Open Text has built on its extensive expertise in content management to take advantage of SharePoint's resident core content services to create vertical solutions and enable enterprise-wide connections across multiple SharePoint Server 2007 sites.

"We recognize the tremendous growth of Office SharePoint Server to enhance knowledge worker productivity and collaboration, and through our close alignment with Microsoft and long-history in ECM we are well positioned to share in this growth," said Jens Rabe, Vice President, Microsoft Applications and Solutions Line of Business for Open Text. "As this IDC white paper explains, due to our rich history in ECM software, we are the natural next step for enterprises seeking maximum value from their investment in ECM technologies."

Open Text is a leader in delivering solutions that extend the Microsoft platform. Last year, Open Text opened a new office in Microsoft's Partner Solution Center in Redmond, WA., to further its relationship with Microsoft, and to better align product strategy and direction.

Over the last year, Open Text has introduced a string of new solutions that enhance Office SharePoint Server 2007. Last year, the company was first-to-market with a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)-certified records management solution for Office SharePoint Server 2007. This year's new offerings include a document management integration introduced by RedDot, the Open Text Web Solutions Group (http://www.opentext.com/news/pr.html?id=2028); a new offering for the law firm market that delivers legal applications in SharePoint Server 2007 (http://www.opentext.com/news/pr.html?id=1997); and the release of a development framework for the creation of case management applications in Office SharePoint Server 2007 (http://www.opentext.com/news/pr.html?id=2004).

For the full IDC white paper go to: http://www.opentext.com/download/livelinkdownload.html?path=/corporate/partners/idc.pdf

LiveLinkUp Europe 2008

Open Text announced the IDC white paper in conjunction with the company's European conference LiveLinkUp Europe 2008. For more information on the event being held on April 22 in Dusseldorf and April 24 in London, please visit: http://livelinkup.opentext.com/europe/2008/

About Open Text

Open Text, an enterprise software company and leader in enterprise content management, helps organizations manage and gain the true value of their business content. Open Text brings two decades of expertise supporting 46,000 customers and millions of users in 114 countries. Working with our customers and partners, we bring together leading Content Experts(TM) to help organizations capture and preserve corporate memory, increase brand equity, automate processes, mitigate risk, manage compliance and improve competitiveness. For more information, visit http://www.opentext.com/.

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This news release may contain forward-looking statements relating to the success of any of the Company's strategic initiatives, the Company's growth and profitability prospects, the benefits of the Company's products to be realized by customers, the Company's position in the market and future opportunities therein, the deployment of Livelink and our other products by customers, and future performance of Open Text Corporation. Forward-looking statements may also include, without limitation, any statement relating to future events, conditions or circumstances. Forward-looking statements in this release are not promises or guarantees and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. The risks and uncertainties that may affect forward-looking statements include, among others, the failure to develop new products, risks involved in fluctuations in currency exchange rates, delays in purchasing decisions of customers, the completion and integration of acquisitions, the possibility of technical, logistical or planning issues in connection with deployments, the continuous commitment of the Company's customers, demand for the Company's products and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including the Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2008. You should not place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which are based on management's beliefs and opinions at the time the statements are made, and the Company does not undertake any obligations to update forward-looking statements should circumstances or management's beliefs or opinions change.

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MyStarU.com Subsidiary Subaye Files Registration Statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission

BEIJING, April 23 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MyStarU.com, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MYST; Frankfurt Stock Exchange: TQF) announced today that on April 14, 2008, Subaye.com, Inc. ("Subaye"), a Delaware corporation and majority owned subsidiary of MyStarU.com, Inc., filed a registration statement on Form S-1 (File no. 333-150226) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Registration Statement"). The prospectus to the Registration Statement (the "Prospectus") relates to 2,689,627 shares of common stock of Subaye (the "Shares"), which may be resold by 11 selling security holders. The Selling Security Holders may offer to sell all or a portion of their Shares offered in the Prospectus from time to time once the Registration Statement is declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Subaye's common stock is not presently traded on any market or securities exchange, and Subaye has not applied for listing or quotation on any public market. Further, there is no assurance that Subaye's common stock will ever trade on any market or securities exchange. Subaye will not receive any proceeds from the resale of the Shares being offered for sale by the Selling Security Holders.

Subaye is a leading provider of video sharing services, corporate branding videos, internet marketing services and internet video sharing services in China. Subaye's platform consists of its website, Subaye.com and the Subaye Alliance network, which is its network of third-party websites. Subaye's services are designed to enable internet users to find and view videos online. As of March 31, 2008, its video database consisted of over 46,233 profiles of corporate video showcases. These showcases offer a cost-effective venue for small to mid-size enterprises to advertise their products and services and establish and enhance their corporate brands. Subaye also provides its users with easy access to an index of over 1.2 million video clips, images and web pages.

About MyStarU.com, Inc.

MyStarU.com, Inc. (MYST) is a Total Solutions Provider that offers Integrated Communications Network Solutions and Internet Content Service in universal voice, video, data web and mobile communications for interactive media applications, technology and content leaders in interactive multimedia communications. It develops, markets and sells a universal media software solution for enterprise-wide deployment of integrated voice, video, data web and mobile communications and media applications. MyStarU.com, Inc. does business in Asia via its wholly-owned subsidiaries, MyStarU Ltd. ( http://www.mystaru.com/ , http://www.skyestar.com/ , http://www.icurls.com/ ) and majority owned subsidiary Subaye.com, Inc. ( http://www.subaye.com/ , http://www.x381.com/ , http://www.goongreen.org/ ).

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CONTACT: Ms. Helen Wang of MyStarU.com, Inc., +86-10-6702-6968, or
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Raytheon Awarded $79 Million To Upgrade Taiwan's Patriot Air and Missile Defense Capabilities

TEWKSBURY, Mass., April 23, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company has received a $79 million Foreign Military Sales award from the U.S. Army to provide Taiwan with Patriot Configuration-3 radar upgrade kits and related engineering and technical services.

The award for Taiwan Patriot upgrade kits follows recent company announcements of contracts totaling $279 million to provide South Korea command and control, communications, and maintenance support and training equipment for its Patriot air and missile defense system. Additionally, Raytheon announced Patriot contract awards of $377 and $115 million in February and March, respectively. These awards included engineering services, missile upgrades and support for the U.S. Army's "Pure Fleet" initiative.

"There is a growing demand, both domestically and internationally, for Raytheon's combat-proven Patriot system," said Sanjay Kapoor, vice president of Patriot Programs for Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems. "These awards for Taiwan are additional indications of the continued expansion of Patriot as the cornerstone of the U.S. and its international partners' integrated air and missile defense systems.

"Working with the U.S. Army, we are providing Taiwan this increased capability. These upgrades are a testament to the continuing growth and operational flexibility of this premier system."

Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) is the prime contractor for the Patriot system and the integration of all its variants.

Work will be performed by Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems at the Integrated Air Defense Center, Andover, Mass.; the Warfighter Protection Center, Huntsville, Ala.; and the Mission Capability and Verification Center, White Sands, N.M.

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

Raytheon Company, with 2007 sales of $21.3 billion, is a technology leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 86 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services. With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 72,000 people worldwide.

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CONTACT: Guy Shields of Raytheon Company, +1-978-858-5246

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AT&T Launches the GPS-Enabled BlackBerry Pearl 8110 SmartphoneBuilt-In GPS Makes Navigation Easy With Maps and Audible Step-by-Step DirectionsPerfect Handset for Small Businesses - Especially When Combined With New BusinessTalk Plans and BlackBerry Professional Software to Create Complete Voice and Data Solution

SAN ANTONIO and WATERLOO, Ontario, April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Workers and consumers on the go can now put away their maps but still easily navigate the fast lane.

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AT&T Inc. and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced the launch of the BlackBerry(R) Pearl(TM) 8110 smartphone, which includes built-in global positioning system (GPS) support for location-based applications and services. Combined with navigation and mapping applications such as AT&T Navigator, the handset provides turn-by-turn voice and on-screen directions with colorful 3-D moving maps that can be used in vehicles or while walking. AT&T Navigator also alerts users through voice and on-screen prompts to traffic slowdowns and incidents along their programmed travel route, and it provides customers with the option to choose an alternative route.

"The BlackBerry Pearl 8110's stylish design and consumer features blend well with the productivity features for managing your day while away from home or the office," said Michael Woodward, vice president, Business Voice/Data and Wireless Products, for AT&T's wireless unit. "Beyond the BlackBerry Pearl 8110's powerful e-mail and messaging capabilities, which keep users on track with important information while mobile, its new built-in GPS capabilities -- coupled with AT&T Navigator -- will keep customers literally on track when they are getting from Point A to Point B."

The small and stylish BlackBerry Pearl 8110 smartphone from AT&T measures just 4.2 inches by 2.4 inches by 0.5 inches, weighs approximately 3.2 ounces and is available in a glossy titanium or rich red finish. It features the popular BlackBerry e-mail and messaging capabilities, including RIM's SureType(R) QWERTY keyboard system for easy typing and phone dialing -- enhanced with word completion and a spell-checker with a user-customized dictionary. The smartphone features a display that supports more than 65,000 colors and automatically adjusts brightness based on surrounding light levels. The BlackBerry Pearl 8110 also is the first BlackBerry that enables users to wirelessly download AT&T's popular -- and free -- YELLOWPAGES.COM Mobile application directly from an icon on the smartphone. Customers can easily find and map local businesses, save favorite listings and get step-by-step directions to or from any location.

"The BlackBerry Pearl 8110 smartphone maintains the exceptional styling and sleek form factor of the BlackBerry Pearl franchise," said Mark Guibert, vice president, Corporate Marketing at Research In Motion. "It expands functionality with richer multimedia capabilities and built-in GPS while continuing to deliver the full power of the BlackBerry platform. With value-added services, like AT&T Navigator, AT&T Mobile Music and AT&T's global roaming, the BlackBerry Pearl 8110 is an ideal choice for customers who want a new phone that can serve both business and personal needs."

The BlackBerry Pearl 8110 also features impressive multimedia capabilities, including an advanced media player that is ideal for users who want easy access to music and videos while on the go. It also includes a 2-megapixel camera that supports video recording(1), a 3.5-mm stereo headset jack, externally accessible microSD(TM)/SDHC memory slot for additional storage, high speed USB and Bluetooth(R) 2.0 with support for headsets, car kits, stereo headsets and other Bluetooth accessories.

The global capabilities of the BlackBerry Pearl 8110 smartphone from AT&T utilizes AT&T's industry-best domestic and international wide area wireless data coverage. The BlackBerry Pearl 8110 is powered by AT&T's nationwide(2) EDGE network -- the largest high speed national wireless data network in the U.S. -- with availability in more than 13,000 cities and towns and along almost 40,000 miles of major highways. The BlackBerry Pearl 8110 can also keep users who are abroad connected with wireless e-mail, Internet access and other mobile applications through data services in more countries than any other U.S. carrier, with data-roaming in more than 145 countries. Customers can also use the BlackBerry Pearl 8110 to make or receive voice calls in more than 200 countries.

Pricing and Availability

The new BlackBerry Pearl 8110 smartphone from AT&T is available now at AT&T retail stores nationwide, via http://www.att.com/ and through AT&T's business-to-business sales teams for as low as $149.99, with a two-year contract, unlimited data plan and $39.99 voice plan. Customers who want personal e-mail access and Web browsing with BlackBerry(R) Internet Service can choose the BlackBerry Personal Unlimited data plan for as low as $30 a month with a qualified voice contract. Unlimited corporate e-mail and data access via BlackBerry(R) Enterprise Server or BlackBerry(R) Professional Software are available for as low as $45 a month when a qualified voice plan is also chosen. Customers who travel overseas can select the BlackBerry International Unlimited data plan for as low as $65 a month with a qualified voice plan. AT&T Navigator requires a separate subscription of $9.99 a month.

The BlackBerry Pearl 8110 also supports AT&T Mobile Music subscription services and AT&T unlimited Push To Talk for walkie-talkie-like communications; both services are an additional $9.99 a month with a qualifying voice plan. Small business customers also can couple their BlackBerry data plans with AT&T's new BusinessTalk voice plans, which start at $60 a month for five users and 700 Anytime Minutes and can be expanded for $9.99 a line to accommodate up to 40 users and 20,000 Anytime Minutes. When combined with BlackBerry Professional Software, BusinessTalk provides small businesses with a complete voice and data solution. Companies may also choose BusinessTalk with either unlimited Mobile to Mobile or Push To Talk features.

(1) Video recording requires a microSD/SDHC storage card, sold separately. (2) Not available in all areas 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/.

About Research In Motion (RIM)

Research In Motion is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software and services that support multiple wireless network standards, RIM provides platforms and solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone, SMS messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM technology also enables a broad array of third party developers and manufacturers to enhance their products and services with wireless connectivity to data. RIM's portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies are used by thousands of organizations around the world and include the BlackBerry(R) wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld(TM) product line, software development tools, radio-modems and software/hardware licensing agreements. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. RIM is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For more information, visit http://www.rim.com/ or http://www.blackberry.com/.

Forward-looking statements in this news release are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used herein, words such as "intend" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions made by and information available to Research In Motion Limited. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, possible product defects and product liability, risks related to international sales and potential foreign currency exchange fluctuations, the initiation or outcome of litigation, acts or potential acts of terrorism, international conflicts, significant fluctuations of quarterly operating results, changes in Canadian and foreign laws and regulations, continued acceptance of RIM's products, increased levels of competition, technological changes and the successful development of new products, dependence on third-party networks to provide services, dependence on intellectual property rights, and other risks and factors detailed from time to time in RIM's periodic reports filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, and other regulatory authorities. RIM has no intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. RIM, Research In Motion and BlackBerry are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be pending or registered in other countries. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. RIM assumes no obligations or liability and makes no representation, warranty, endorsement or guarantee in relation to any aspect of any third party products or services.

(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.

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La Série << Asphalt >> de Gameloft, la Plus Populaire des Jeux de Courses Automobiles, Passe la Barre des 10 Millions de Ventes

PARIS, April 23 /PRNewswire/ --

- Asphalt 3 Street Rules est Aussi Disponible sur Nokia N-Gage et sur la Dernière Génération de Téléphones Haut de Gamme du Marché

- Un Quatrième Opus est Attendu pour Juillet 2008

Gameloft(R), leader du jeu vidéo pour mobiles, annonce avoir franchi pour la série Asphalt la barre des 10 millions de joueurs mobiles à travers le monde, et fait partie des jeux mobiles les plus téléchargés.

La série Asphalt propose aux amateurs de belles cylindrées de s'affronter sur des courses urbaines underground au volant des plus belles voitures du monde comme la Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder.

Créée en 2004 avec Asphalt Urban GT, le succès est très rapide avec un premier titre ambitieux qui offre une large panoplie de voitures et des sensations de vitesse impressionnantes. Les deux titres suivants : Asphalt Urban GT 2, sorti en 2005 et Asphalt 3 : Street Rules en 2006, voient leurs chiffres de vente exploser. La série s'impose alors comme la plus populaire du marché et s'enrichit de versions 3D, de courses poursuites et de voitures toujours plus belles.

<< C'est parce que les consommateurs du monde entier savent reconnaitre un bon jeu, qu'Asphalt a su s'imposer ainsi comme la franchise de jeux de courses la mieux établie, au milieu d'une concurrence très dure >> affirme Michel Guillemot, président de Gameloft. << De surcroît, Asphalt n'est pas un succès unique pour Gameloft. Ce sont désormais près de 50 titres Gameloft qui ont passé la barre du million de ventes et nous nous attendons à ce que plusieurs autres marques créées par Gameloft passent la barre des dix millions de vente cette année. >>

La série Asphalt inclut 3 titres disponibles en versions 2D ou 3D, sur 1200 téléphones et en 15 langues. Les jeux sont téléchargeables auprès de 180 operateurs et dans 80 pays.

La dernière version d'Asphalt 3 : Street Rules, est un jeu de nouvelle génération qui tire pleinement partie des fonctionnalités enrichies qu'offrent les tout derniers téléphones haut de gamme. La version la plus spectaculaire vient d'Ãªtre lancée pour les téléphones Nokia N-Gage.

Le quatrième opus de la série sera lancé en été 2008.

A propos de Gameloft

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

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

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

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

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

Pour plus d'informations, visitez http://www.gameloft.com

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

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

Premier Milwaukee Arts Center Shines Anew With LED Lighting Transformation by PhilipsLight and art converge in the newly illuminated face of Marcus Center for the Performing Arts

BURLINGTON, Mass., April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- A 40-year beacon of cultural celebration in downtown Milwaukee, the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts has transformed its classic exterior to reflect the dynamic and diverse programming that it houses. Made possible by cutting-edge LED lighting technology, the building's exterior now shines in endless color combinations and kinetic effects that reinvigorate its presence among Milwaukee's pre-eminent venues. The lighting installation was unveiled to the public last week.

"It has long been our mission to provide a world-class entertainment experience in a state-of-the-art facility of the highest quality. This promise extends to the exterior face of our building, which required new life to reflect our present-day identity," said Paul Mathews, the Center's president. "Not only have we been given a new face, but one that can be aesthetically tuned through color and light to coincide with performances, holidays and other special occasions."

With funding led by the Milwaukee-based Argosy Foundation, the installation perfectly exemplifies the transformative essence of intelligent LED lighting -- which provides a means to reinvigorate existing buildings without expensive architectural overhaul.

Said Mathews, "The new lighting treatment allows us to maintain the integrity of the building, while giving us a flexible way to change its appearance and even manifest the spirit of our programming."

The newly-illuminated landmark, already an icon of the local performing arts community, is sure to become an icon of the city itself.

Conceptualized by Paul Gregory of Focus Lighting, Inc., the lighting scheme is intended to mimic the beauty found in nature, incorporating the colors of famed local artist Georgia O'Keefe's work. Approximately 900 LED-based lighting fixtures manufactured by Color Kinetics (now Philips Solid-State Lighting Solutions) illuminate all sides of the building, which occupies its own block and is therefore prominently visible. Each fixture can be digitally programmed to produce millions of colors and color-changing effects without the cumbersome use of gels, filters and mechanical color scrollers. As such, Gregory and team were able to design a series of "light paintings" that bathe the building in softly blended color combinations at various kinetic speeds.

"Light plays a large role in creating not only a better lit environment, but also aesthetically pleasing spaces which enhance the quality of our lives," said Gregory. "We accounted for the strengths of the building and the architect's original vision to create a work of 'light art' that mirrors the creativity of the performing arts."

The combination of digital control technology with LED sources has enabled completely new uses of light that can visually alter an entire building with the simple push of a button. At the same time, the inherently durable, long-lasting and low-energy nature of LED sources allows facility owners to keep maintenance and energy consumption to a minimum for truly sustainable design.

In addition to the Marcus Center, a number of prominent entertainment venues around the world today shine with Philips' LED lighting systems, including the Hollywood Bowl and Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, Chicago's Goodman Theatre, Stockholm's Globen arena, and Palacio de las Artes Reina Sofia in Valencia, Spain.

Digital images available upon request. About Philips Solid-State Lighting Solutions

Philips Solid-State Lighting Solutions, the new entity formed by Philips' acquisition of Color Kinetics, transforms environments through new, dynamic uses of light. Its award-winning lighting systems and technologies apply the benefits of LEDs as a highly efficient, long lasting, environmentally friendly, and inherently digital source of illumination -- reinventing light itself as a highly controllable medium. Philips Solid-State Lighting Solutions also enables widespread adoption of LED lighting through OEM and licensing partnerships in diverse markets. The company is headquartered in Burlington, MA with offices in the UK and China. More information is available at http://www.colorkinetics.com/.

About Royal Philips Electronics

Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands is a global leader in healthcare, lighting and consumer lifestyle, delivering people-centric, innovative products, services and solutions through the brand promise of "sense and simplicity." Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips employs approximately 134,200 employees in more than 60 countries worldwide. With sales of USD 42 billion (E26 billion) in 2007, the company is a market leader in medical diagnostic imaging and patient monitoring systems, energy efficient lighting solutions, as well as lifestyle solutions for personal wellbeing. News from Philips is located at http://www.philips.com/newscenter.

Color Kinetics is a registered trademark of Philips Solid-State Lighting Solutions in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

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CONTACT: Felicia Spagnoli, Philips Solid-State Lighting Solutions,
+1-781-418-9292, felicia.spagnoli@philips.com

Web site: http://www.colorkinetics.com/
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Texas Instruments recognizes employees and top suppliers who support MWBEsTI awarded $190 million in contracts to minority- and women-owned suppliers in 2007

DALLAS, April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) recently named five suppliers as Gold Partners and one as a Silver Partner for outstanding use of minority- and women-owned business enterprises (MWBE's) to contribute to the success of TI and its customers.

In 2007, TI awarded $190 million in contracts to minority- and women-owned businesses, and TI's major non-MWBE suppliers recorded $18 million in purchases directly related to TI business from firms operated by women and minorities. The Gold and Silver Partners are among those suppliers.

The company also recognized a number of employees, both individuals and teams, for growing the business of incumbent MWBE suppliers or providing business opportunities to new suppliers in 2007.

"We're very proud of our partners and our employees, and we appreciate the value they continue to deliver," said Rich Templeton, chairman, president and CEO of TI. "It's part of TI's culture, though, that we're constantly striving to improve on excellence. In 2007 we set a new standard for ourselves and our suppliers by requiring third-party certification of MWBE status. As we continue to grow globally, we'll continue to make these initiatives a priority."

The 2007 TI Gold Partners include Air Liquide, a supplier of industrial gases, chemicals and related services; Cadence Design Systems, EDA software supplier; DFW Test and Millennium Circuits, both designers and manufacturers of customized printed circuit boards and probe cards for testing semiconductor integrated circuit (IC) designs; and Volt Services Group, a supplier of global sourcing and staffing services.

Automated Circuit Design, also a designer and manufacturer of customized printed circuit boards and probe cards for testing IC designs, was recognized as a Silver Partner.

Gold were those who reported $1M+ in spend with MWBEs directly related to their business with TI. Silver were those who reported $500K - $999K in spend directly related to their business with TI.

Shaunna Black, TI Vice President of Worldwide Facilities, received the Executive Leadership Award for her commitment to making the development of MWBE partnerships a high priority and a business imperative.

"The company firmly believes that its investment in minority and women business development gives TI a distinct competitive advantage in its operations and that it's the right thing to do to make the community stronger," Ms. Black said.

Other TI employees who were recognized include: -- Worldwide Procurement & Logistics -- Bruce Allen, Alex Calo, Pat Currin, Chris Durant, Aaron Hall, Steve Meyer, Carol Moore, Kate Newman, Tilda Pozadzides, Gwen Richardson, Raul Rodriguez, Brian Schrader, Marc Shepherd, Stan Ferrell -- Individual internal champions -- Eric Bradley, Application Specific Products; Ingra Conley, Education Technology; Jenifer Ragle, Worldwide Communications; and Randy Wise, Application Specific Products -- Internal champion teams -- Technology & Manufacturing Group (Jacob Charles, George Dousharm, Mark Drosche, Steve Feil, Clyde Hepner, Cornelius McNeil, Sharon Turner, Chuck Tolsma); Worldwide Facilities (Hector Aranda, Mark Gilmore, Kristen Haubrich, David Lewallen, Gary Metzler, Doris Puig, Andy Timmer, Hal Volcek); Information Technology (Bryan Harms, Don Horton, Diane Ly, Justin Mann, Tony Phillips, Mich Schiller, Anna Shinpaugh); High Performance Analog (Kenny Loller, Stephanie Morrison, David Ruser, Roy Squire, Ron Treisch)

"Since 1991, TI has honored outstanding efforts by its suppliers and employees who increase business opportunities with MWBEs. This recognition communicates TI's standards and expectations to our suppliers and employees who are helping solve problems integral to customer success," said Shannon Suber, TI's director of minority and women business development. "They help us achieve our goal of building a strong minority and women supplier base, which, in turn, increases the breadth and depth of available vendors, creates more competition, provides a greater selection of service providers, adds jobs and strengthens the local economy."

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments helps customers solve problems and develop new electronics that make the world smarter, healthier, safer, greener and more fun. A global semiconductor company, TI innovates through manufacturing, design and sales operations in more than 25 countries. For more information, go to http://www.ti.com/.

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CONTACT: Gail Chandler of Texas Instruments Incorporated,
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Harris Corporation Supplying RF-7800W Broadband Ethernet Radios for Real-Time Airborne Emergency Management SystemHigh-Capacity Line-of-Sight Radios Will Establish Wireless Links Between Airplanes and Ground Stations, Providing Imagery for Improved Decision-Making

ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation , an international communications and information technology company, is providing its new RF-7800W high-capacity line-of-sight radios to a U.S. government project for maximizing the use of high-quality digital images in emergency management.

"The RF-7800W will provide the infrastructure needed to transfer important information in real time, allowing emergency crews to create more effective response plans," said Kevin Kane, director of U.S. Business Development and Federal Agency Sales, Harris RF Communications. "The radio system offers a solution that has applications throughout the federal government for providing instant communications, particularly for emergency response and homeland security."

Harris is supplying the RF-7800W to the Real Time Airborne Management System (RAMS) for emergency scenarios. The RAMS system will enable public safety teams to receive up-to-date digital images to direct their response to natural disasters such as hurricanes, which can damage the landscape and hinder the ability of emergency crews to respond to victims in need.

The system is being funded under a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, with Pictometry International Corp. as the lead contractor.

The RF-7800W radios will be used to transmit images of the landscape from Pictometry's patented airborne digital camera system and other sensors to ground stations in real time. Once received, the images will be mined for data and used to direct response strategies.

Designed for network-centric operations, the radios securely transfer encrypted Internet Protocol (IP) traffic over distances of 50 kilometers or more under clear line-of-sight conditions in fixed point-to-point configurations and 20 kilometers in point-to-multipoint configurations. The RF-7800W provides voice and data transmissions with very low latency and supports power-over-Ethernet for limited cabling and easy deployment.

Phase I of the project involved the development of a real-time imagery capture and distribution concept using an innovative architecture and data dissemination strategy designed to support decision making in the early days of a major disaster to speed response and protect lives. A more detailed working system using this technology will be created over the next two years as part of Phase II.

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

About Harris Corporation

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

Harris Corporation

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

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

Fuji Television Dramatically Shortens Data Migration Window With Assistance From BrocadeBrocade Professional Services Team Helps Complete 400 GB Data Migration in 30 Minutes - Over 2600% Faster than Previous Migration Projects

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Brocade(R) , the leader in data center networking solutions that help enterprises connect and manage their information, today announced that it has helped Fuji Television Network Inc. (Fuji TV), Japan's largest media conglomerate, migrate over 400 gigabytes of critical corporate information in an unprecedented project time of approximately 30 minutes.

As part of a storage virtualization project to efficiently manage its rapidly increasing volume of data, Fuji TV was looking for the best way to reliably move data to new storage devices that were optimized for virtualization. In February 2007, Fuji TV began investigating the available data migration options, including Brocade's Data Migration Professional Services offering. The company selected Brocade Data Migration Services after finding their approach to be simpler, faster, and more reliable than other data migration options.

In June 2007, Fuji TV worked with a Brocade Professional Services team to migrate 400 gigabytes of mail server data in 30 minutes -- much less downtime than the 13 hours required for a previous data migration project. The company was so satisfied with the results that it decided to utilize Brocade Data Migration Services again to migrate 4.3 terabytes of data in January 2008.

The Brocade Data Migration Service team helps IT organizations move mission-critical data between heterogeneous storage networks quickly and more safely. As part of a robust portfolio of data networking services, highly experienced Brocade consultants provide end-to-end migration services from planning to execution and beyond -- helping enterprise customers to alleviate the cost of purchasing software licenses for infrequent data migration projects.

Brocade Data Migration Services are designed to provide enterprise customers:

1) Simplified and Secure Data Migration: No software or agent installation is required in the existing environment, minimizing any disruption possibilities. The data movement is also carefully verified after the migration is completed, increasing customer confidence that the mission critical information is secure. 2) Reliable and Fast Data Migration: Brocade's approach delivers an end-to-end migration without the need for additional, specific backup devices to be added to the network. Fast migration at a speed of 700 gigabytes per hour minimizes downtime. 3) Cost-effective Services Offering: With the Brocade approach to heterogeneous data migration, there is no requirement to purchase additional products or devices. Customers can procure the service as needed, keeping costs flexible and directly related to the migration project scope and complexity.

"Fuji TV has been a user of Brocade data center networking solutions since 2001, and we have been continually pleased with their dependability and quality. Therefore, we were confident in selecting the Brocade Data Migration Services offered by a company we trust," said Hiroyuki Matsubara, Director, Systems Planning Section, Fuji TV. "As the data we are migrating is mission-critical, the reliable and cost-effective Brocade Data Migration Services solution was something we knew we could depend on."

After completing two highly successful data migration projects with Brocade Professional Services, Fuji TV considers Brocade services and solutions as its first choice for future data migration projects, along with storage replacements and server application upgrades.

About Brocade

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

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

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Synaptics Advances Gesture Recognition Technology for ClearPad(TM) SolutionsEGR(TM) Eases Integration of Gestures for Touchscreen Devices

SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Synaptics Inc. , a leading developer of human interface solutions for mobile computing, communications, and entertainment devices, announced today the availability of its EGR(TM) (Enhanced Gesture Recognition) technology for Synaptics' ClearPad(TM) touch sensor. Mobile phone and handheld device manufacturers can now easily integrate enhanced gestures into their designs allowing customers to intuitively interact with their devices.

EGR is the latest feature set for Synaptics' ClearPad touch sensors. Customers have the option to enable single-finger gestures-Tap, Double Tap, Pinch, Press, and Flick-as well as multi-finger gesture, Pinch, directly from Synaptics' touch module. No additional recognition software is required on the host processor to implement these gestures. This lowers host processor resource requirements and ensures that the gestures are implemented using Synaptics' proven pattern-recognition technology.

"Synaptics' leadership in capacitive interfaces, having shipped more than 400 million units, requires a standard of continuous research and innovation," said Tom Tiernan, executive vice president and general manager of Synaptics. "With EGR, we're making it easy for our customers to integrate gesture features on next-generation handheld devices with interactive touchscreens."

ClearPad with EGR is part of Synaptics' growing ClearTouch(TM) product portfolio. Patented ClearPad technology builds on the capacitive technology in TouchPad devices. Synaptics has over a decade of experience in clear capacitive touch sensing. ClearPad provides a robust and high-performing touchscreen solution for mobile phone and handheld device manufacturers, which recognizes both simple and advanced gestures. OEMs can also provide customized adaptive controls specific to applications for an optimal user interface.

Availability: EGR is now available to OEMs/ODMs via Synaptics' ClearPad solution.

About Synaptics

Synaptics is a leading developer of human interface solutions for the mobile computing, communications, and entertainment industries. The company creates interface solutions for a variety of devices including notebook PCs, PC peripherals, digital music players, and mobile phones. The TouchPad(TM), Synaptics' flagship product, is integrated into a majority of today's notebook computers. Consumer electronics and computing manufacturers use Synaptics' solutions to enrich the interaction between humans and intelligent devices through improved usability, functionality, and industrial design. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif. http://www.synaptics.com/

Synaptics, ClearPad, EGR, ClearTouch, TouchPad, and the Synaptics logo are trademarks of Synaptics in the United States and/or other countries.

All other marks are the property of their respective owners. Rebecca Parr Tara Yingst Synaptics Edelman 408-454-5178 650-762-2942 rparr@synaptics.com tara.yingst@edelman.com

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Toshiba Adopts Synopsys Sentaurus TCAD Simulation for Development of Next-Generation Device TechnologiesPhysical Etching and Deposition Models Enable Efficient Optimization of Device Structures, Reducing R&D Time and Trial Production Costs

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Synopsys, Inc. , a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design and manufacturing, today announced that Toshiba Semiconductor Company has adopted Synopsys' Sentaurus(TM) TCAD software for simulating etching and deposition in the development of next-generation devices. As a result, Toshiba is able to reduce research and development time and trial production costs, while optimizing next-generation device structures and yield, by quantitatively estimating process margin before and during volume production.

With shrinking device feature sizes, physically based simulation of deposition, etching and other topographical processes becomes increasingly important. This is because even minor changes to device shapes can have a major impact on process margin and electrical performance for many kinds of devices. Moreover, deposition and etching processes can also impact macroscopic features due to micro-loading effects. Sentaurus TCAD software, specifically Sentaurus Process and Device, use detailed physical models for simulating the fabrication process and electrical behavior of a wide range of semiconductor devices, and are broadly used in the research, development and optimization of semiconductor technologies. Sentaurus Topography extends these capabilities to physical etching and deposition.

"We have recognized for many years the importance of physical etching and deposition simulation in developing our process technologies. With TCAD being an essential part of our technology development, we have been able to reduce trial production cost and improve device yield," said Shigeru Komatsu, Toshiba Semiconductor Company's chief knowledge officer. "We are happy with Sentaurus Topography's performance, accuracy, and integration with other Sentaurus TCAD tools, and that's why we will be using it for our daily work in optimizing and characterizing next-generation devices."

The Sentaurus TCAD platform provides a comprehensive capability to simulate detailed and realistic process structures for subsequent electrical analysis by Sentaurus Device. In addition to the core etching and deposition models, Synopsys and Toshiba have also been collaborating to incorporate Toshiba's surface reaction kinetics modeling technology into Sentaurus Topography, allowing specific gas chemistries to be included as part of the simulation of topography modifying processes. This advanced module is expected to be commercially available in the second half of 2008 as part of the Sentaurus Topography offering.

"Physical etching and deposition simulation is a key component in our roadmap for addressing advanced process technologies and device structure designs," said Terry Ma, group director, TCAD R&D at Synopsys. "The advanced surface kinetics modeling technology we obtained from Toshiba represents a great collaboration, bringing key technological advances in physical modeling to the TCAD community."

About Synopsys TCAD

Technology CAD (TCAD) refers to the use of computer simulation to model semiconductor processing and device operation. TCAD provides insight into the fundamental physical phenomena that ultimately impact performance and yield. Synopsys' DFM solution incorporates TCAD to provide a bi-directional link between manufacturing and design.

About Synopsys

Synopsys, Inc. is a world leader in electronic design automation (EDA) software for semiconductor design and manufacturing. 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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CONTACT: Sheryl Gulizia of Synopsys, Inc., +1-650-584-8635,
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Web site: http://www.synopsys.com/

Xbox 360 Kiosks Bring Games and Entertainment to Children's HospitalsMicrosoft partners with Companions in Courage to give young patients an outlet for games and chat via private Xbox LIVE network.

REDMOND, Wash., April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft Corp. today announced a new partnership with the Companions in Courage Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children and families who are overcoming life-threatening obstacles. As part of its commitment to providing fun, interactive entertainment for children, Microsoft is supplying hundreds of Xbox 360 game kiosks to playrooms in children's hospitals across the United States, intended to provide a respite for young patients and be a catalyst for fun. In addition to select games, movies and television content, the Xbox 360 kiosks will provide access to a private network that allows hospitalized children across the country to play games and chat in a safety-enhanced environment over Xbox LIVE, the world's largest social network connected to television.

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Microsoft is celebrating this partnership and the installation of the first wave of kiosks with three simultaneous events today at Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of New York-Presbyterian, Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center of Seattle and the Children's Hospital of Orange County in California. Robbie Bach, president of the Entertainment and Devices Division at Microsoft, will attend the Seattle event to commemorate the first group of Xbox 360 kiosks and the launch of the special Xbox LIVE network.

"Microsoft is committed to keeping kids entertained in a variety of ways within a safer gaming environment, so partnering with Companions in Courage to offer children in hospitals a way to connect through something as universal as games is a natural fit for the work we do," Bach said. "The goal for this program is to give these kids a chance to have some fun and just be kids."

Companions in Courage founder and National Hockey League Hall of Famer Pat LaFontaine said, "Entertainment, creativity and personal connections can be important factors in alleviating some of the isolation and discomfort these children experience each day. Xbox 360 offers young patients a fun escape through games, TV shows, movies and positive interactions with others over the Xbox LIVE network. These gaming stations are a perfect complement to the interactive playrooms."

The customized and hospital-friendly Xbox 360 kiosks are pre-loaded with a variety of Y-rated TV programs, G-rated movies, games rated E and E10+, as well as Xbox 360 Headset and Xbox LIVE Vision Camera capabilities, which enable patients to communicate over a dedicated Xbox LIVE network. This network, created just for Xbox 360 kiosks and consoles in children's hospitals, allows patients to play games over Xbox LIVE, but limits chat via voice, text and video to only those children playing from select hospitals across the country. The industry-leading parental controls on Xbox 360, known as Family Settings, will be used to help restrict access to content outside ratings parameters, as well as the times during which patients can use the kiosks or consoles.

"It's extremely gratifying to witness the joy and excitement of these children and teens when they have a chance to break away from the normal hospital routine, and make new friends while playing video games," said Cynthia Sparer, executive director of Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of New York-Presbyterian. "We are grateful that our partnership with Companions in Courage helps us meet the needs of our patients and allows kids to be kids even when they're sick."

To help bring even more Xbox 360 kiosks to children's hospitals across the country, individuals can visit the Companions in Courage Web site at http://cic16.org/ to make a donation.

About Xbox 360

Xbox 360 is a superior video game and entertainment system delivering the best games, unique entertainment features and a unified online gaming network that revolve around gamers. Xbox 360 has a portfolio of more than 300 games in nearly 40 countries. More information can be found online at http://www.xbox.com/xbox360.

About Companions in Courage

The Companions in Courage Foundation was founded by NHL Hall of Famer, Pat LaFontaine in 1997. CiC builds interactive playrooms in hospitals throughout North America. Through innovative communications tools, these "Lion's Den" playrooms replace the isolation of a hospital with a connection to family, friends and celebrities during each hospital stay.

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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Small business, small budget? How to keep printing costs under control

LEXINGTON, Ky., April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Managing costs is essential to any business operation, especially small businesses. In honor of National Small Business Week, Lexmark International, Inc. offers the following tips to help small businesses print smarter and save money.

Print professional-quality color in-house

Small businesses in need of professional-looking color documents do not have to turn to a print shop for help. Businesses can save money by printing on a color laser in-house.

For example, the Lexmark C534n color laser printer delivers high quality color printing at speeds up to 22 pages per minute (ppm) in color and up to 24 ppm in black. Priced at $699(1), the C534n offers small businesses a way to affordably print color documents, brochures and signage in-house.

Right now, small businesses can save up to 25 percent off select Lexmark color laser products(2). Visit color.lexmark.com to learn more.

Consolidate devices

According to research conducted by Lexmark to identify printing requirements and trends associated with small businesses, a typical small business -- comprising five to 99 employees -- owns multiple printing and imaging devices to accomplish a variety of tasks.

The majority of respondents in the U.S., U.K., France and Italy ranked the following tasks as "very important" (multiple responses were permitted):

-- Printing documents, 79 percent -- Copying text, 76 percent -- Faxing, 70 percent

All of these tasks can be accomplished in a single laser multifunction product (MFP) or inkjet all-in-one device, eliminating the need for multiple devices and saving valuable office space.

For example, the Lexmark X342n laser MFP is a space-saving, network-ready device that prints and copies at speeds up to 27 ppm in addition to scanning and faxing for just $399(1). Likewise, Lexmark's new Professional Series of inkjet products features four all-in-ones that offer business-class productivity for prices starting at $99(1). The Professional Series also includes lifetime, priority phone support(3) as well as Lexmark's exclusive Protection Guarantee(4) with next-business-day replacement for up to one year after purchase.

Print on both sides of paper

According to the Lexmark research, more than half of small businesses ranked duplex, or two-sided printing, as a "very important" feature. By printing on both sides of paper, small businesses can cut their paper usage in half and save money, not to mention benefiting the environment by using less paper. Many of Lexmark's laser and inkjet products come equipped with two-sided printing.

Use high-yield supplies

By using high-yield toner or ink cartridges, supplies will last longer than when using standard-yield cartridges, saving businesses time because the high-yield cartridges have to be replaced less frequently. They also provide a lower cost per page.

Lexmark offers high-yield supplies with many of its products. In fact, the Professional Series inkjet line ships with high-yield ink cartridges, delivering twice the yield of Lexmark's standard cartridges.

"At Lexmark, we are dedicated to providing reliable, high-quality printing solutions to meet the needs of any small business," said Marty Canning, Lexmark vice president and president of its Printing Solutions and Services Division. "Our award-winning products and solutions can help small businesses look like big businesses without breaking the bank."

For detailed information about Lexmark's full inkjet and laser product lines, visit http://www.lexmark.com/smb.

About Lexmark

Lexmark International, Inc. provides businesses and consumers in more than 150 countries with a broad range of printing and imaging products, solutions and services that help them to be more productive. In 2007, Lexmark reported $5.0 billion in revenue. Learn how Lexmark can help you get more done at http://www.lexmark.com/.

Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

(1) All prices are estimated street prices in U.S. dollars - actual prices may vary.

(2) Savings are off Lexmark's published minimum advertised price. This offer is valid for purchases only within the U.S. on specified product models and cannot be combined with any other offer, promotion, sale or rebate. Actual prices may vary. Offer valid to end-users only. Offer valid 3/1/08 to 5/31/08. Orders received after 5/31/08 may not be accepted at this savings price. Lexmark may discontinue this promotion, with or without notice, at any time.

(3) See Statement of Limited Warranty for details.

(4) This limited warranty does not cover accidental damage, misuse, theft or loss. See Statement of Limited Warranty available at purchase locations for details. Warranty availability can vary by product and country.

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More Than 200,000 Southeastern Wisconsin Customers Gain Video Choice With AT&T U-verse TVAT&T Seeks to Hire 200 U-verse Service Positions in the State Thanks to Video Choice Law

MILWAUKEE, April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- More southeastern Wisconsin residents and their televisions can finally break free from cable providers. Fourteen months after beginning to offer a new video choice to Wisconsin residents, AT&T Inc. today announced that AT&T U-verse(SM) TV and Internet services are now available to more than 200,000 living units in and around the Milwaukee, Racine and Sheboygan areas. AT&T introduced U-verse TV in Wisconsin in February 2007 and continues to make the service available to more southeastern Wisconsin customers.

John DeVaul, AT&T general manager for Wisconsin, said that Wisconsin consumers have embraced AT&T U-verse TV during the past year. "We're looking forward to bringing our innovative video choice to more Wisconsin consumers in the years ahead. Since we've launched U-verse TV here, we've introduced new interactive features, grown our HD lineup to offer more HD channels than the local cable providers, and added sports networks that are important to Wisconsin fans -- like Big Ten Network and NFL Network."

The growth of U-verse TV and the passage of the Wisconsin Video Choice Act has resulted in the creation of hundreds of new AT&T jobs in Wisconsin. The company is currently seeking to fill 200 premises technician positions across the state, including openings in the northeast Wisconsin and south central Wisconsin areas. These positions are responsible for the installation and customer care of U-verse service. Additional information about the job opportunities, including an online application, is available at AT&T's career site located at http://www.att.jobs/.

The continued expansion of U-verse TV and the need for Wisconsin employees to service these customers is in part the result of state legislation passed in December 2007 that encouraged video competition. The Wisconsin Video Choice Act, passed overwhelmingly by the Legislature and signed by Gov. Jim Doyle, created a statewide video franchising process that is bringing real video choice to more Wisconsin consumers.

Scott VanderSanden, president of AT&T Wisconsin, said the leadership of the bill's co-authors -- Rep. Phil Montgomery and Sen. Jeff Plale -- and Gov. Doyle in creating the new state law has made it possible for AT&T to accelerate the spread of U-verse services to more Wisconsin residents and create jobs.

"Consumers and AT&T employees are seeing the benefits of the bill," said VanderSanden. "Video choice will be a reality for increasingly more Wisconsin consumers in the future thanks to the new Wisconsin video law."

AT&T is the only national provider to offer a 100 percent Internet Protocol-based television (IPTV) service, making AT&T U-verse TV one of the most advanced television offerings available anywhere. AT&T is deploying next-generation video services, including AT&T U-verse TV, as part of its mission to connect people with their world, everywhere they live and work, and do it better than anyone else.

For additional information on AT&T U-verse TV -- or to find out whether it's available in your area -- visit http://uverse.att.com/ or one of these local retail stores:

-- 4739 S. 76th St., Greenfield -- 6150 N. Port Washington Road, Glendale -- 3825 N. 124th St., Brookfield About AT&T

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CONTACT: Howard Riefs of AT&T Inc., +1-312-751-3534, hriefs@attnews.us

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