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AT&T U-verse TV Becomes First Early Adopter of EPA ENERGY STAR Requirements for Set-Top BoxesU-verse IP Receivers Improve Energy Efficiency and Savings Compared With Other Set-Top Boxes

SAN ANTONIO, May 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. today announced that AT&T U-verse(SM) TV is the first video service provider to commit to operating under the new ENERGY STAR program for video providers.

As an ENERGY STAR participant, AT&T will provide U-verse TV customers with Motorola and Cisco Systems Inc. receivers that meet the new ENERGY STAR efficiency criteria well in advance of Jan. 1, 2009, when it goes into effect. U-verse TV Internet Protocol (IP) receivers offer increased energy efficiency compared with other digital set-top boxes today. ENERGY STAR is a voluntary program run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Energy that sets strict energy-efficiency specifications and promotes qualified products to help American consumers reduce their carbon footprint and save money.

"Everyone can play a part in being good stewards of the environment, and we're proud that AT&T U-verse TV is an ENERGY STAR partner from day one," said Eric Small, AT&T vice president of broadband planning. "We're committed to providing customers with products and services that can minimize their environmental and energy impact. That's why we're proud to participate in the ENERGY STAR program and to exceed the EPA requirements for video providers, with 100 percent of our deployed U-verse receivers meeting ENERGY STAR efficiency requirements."

"We applaud AT&T for their commitment to deliver ENERGY STAR qualified set-top boxes to their AT&T U-verse TV customers," said Robert Meyers, principal deputy assistant administrator for EPA's Office of Air and Radiation. "Their efforts will bring a new level of energy efficiency to home entertainment, helping households reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save money."

AT&T U-verse TV receivers meet the stringent ENERGY STAR requirements for IP set-top boxes. Because of the inherent benefits of advanced IP technology, IP-based set-top boxes are more energy-efficient than other digital set-top boxes. ENERGY STAR limits for IP set-top boxes are about 36 percent less than cable set-top box requirements. The improved efficiency is achieved, in part, because IP receivers don't have tuners.

"Cisco has been an industry stakeholder working with the EPA on developing the ENERGY STAR program for set-top boxes," said Himanshu Parikh, vice president and general manager, IP Subscriber Networks, Cisco, Service Provider Video Technology Group. "We are fully committed to improving the energy efficiency of our products while maintaining continued technical innovation of features and functionality."

"Motorola is committed to reducing the burden on natural resources through a process of product innovation and design excellence, and our VIP1200 and VIP1216 IP Set Tops continue that long-standing tradition," said Doug Means, corporate vice president and general manager, IP Video Solutions Group, Home & Networks Mobility, Motorola Inc.

Providing customers with U-verse TV receivers that meet the ENERGY STAR requirements is one way that AT&T is working to minimize the environmental impact of its operations. AT&T works to enhance energy performance and minimize energy consumption in company buildings, IT systems and networks and is evaluating alternative energy sources such as wind and solar power. The company conserves natural resources through waste reduction, recovery and recycling efforts, helping its customers do the same. AT&T also helps customers further manage their own environmental impact through intelligent use of AT&T products and services, notably teleconferencing, video conferencing and other broadband applications.

For additional information on AT&T U-verse TV -- or to find out if it's available in your area -- visit http://uverse.att.com/.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates, AT&T operating companies, are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. Among their offerings are the world's most advanced IP-based business communications services and the nation's leading wireless, high speed Internet access and voice services. In domestic markets, AT&T is known for the directory publishing and advertising sales leadership of its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations, and the AT&T brand is licensed to innovators in such fields as communications equipment. As part of its three-screen integration strategy, AT&T is expanding its TV entertainment offerings. In 2008, AT&T again ranked No. 1 on Fortune magazine's World's Most Admired Telecommunications Company list and No. 1 on America's Most Admired Telecommunications Company list. 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/.

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About ENERGY STAR

ENERGY STAR was introduced by EPA in 1992 as a voluntary, market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency. Today, the ENERGY STAR label can be found on more than 50 different kinds of products, new homes as well as schools and commercial buildings. Products that have earned the ENERGY STAR prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy-efficiency specifications set by the government. In 2007 alone, Americans, with the help of ENERGY STAR, saved more than $16 billion on their utility bills while reducing the greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those of 27 million vehicles. For more information, visit: http://www.energystar.gov/

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Destiny Varghese of AT&T Inc., +1-214-665-1314,
dvarghese@attnews.us

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Nursery Picks Microsoft Dynamics NAV to Reap Benefits From Integrated DataBordine Nursery expects to improve its production, sales and reporting processes with Microsoft's advanced management ERP technology.

REDMOND, Wash., May 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft Corp. today announced that Bordine Nursery Ltd., a Rochester Hills, Mich., company that grows, wholesales and retails garden products and nursery stock, has chosen Microsoft Dynamics NAV 5.0 to replace a UNIX-based accounting system that no longer can handle all of the company's needs. Microsoft Dynamics NAV 5.0 will enable Bordine to integrate its separate databases into a single database that will support accounting, sales, production and other functions.

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Microsoft Dynamics NAV is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution that is designed to simplify and streamline highly specialized business processes for small and midsize organizations. It helps companies automate, integrate and better manage finances, e-commerce, manufacturing, supply chains, accounting, field service, customer relationships and human resources.

Working with Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Integrated Software Systems Inc. (ISSI) of Novi, Mich., Bordine will implement Microsoft Dynamics NAV in place of its previous Infor ERP FACTS supply chain management software that required the development of separate databases for manufacturing and point of sale, entailing double or triple entry of most data.

Bordine chose Microsoft Dynamics NAV after reviewing 10 software products and participating in demonstrations of systems that included Exact Macola ES and Sage MAS 500 in addition to Microsoft technology.

"In our opinion, Microsoft Dynamics NAV 5.0 provided the most flexibility because it could be customized, and the source code could be purchased if deemed necessary," said Phil Tomczak, vice president of financial administration for Bordine Nursery. "Microsoft Dynamics NAV will provide us with an integrated system in which information will be more timely and relevant than previously, allowing us to make more-informed decisions about the company."

Microsoft Dynamics NAV is expected to provide an array of benefits to meet the specialized needs of Bordine's combined wholesale, retail and horticulture processes, including the following:

* Integration throughout the business. All information from Bordine's four locations in Michigan will be accessible from a single database that eliminates the need for multiple entries of the same data. In addition, employees will gain remote access to data and reports when at home or on the road. * Accuracy of data. Microsoft Dynamics NAV 5.0's integration means Bordine no longer will need to enter the same data in two or three different locations. The results are fewer opportunities for error and assurance that everyone is working from the most current version of the data. * New reporting capabilities. Bordine management personnel anticipate information in their reports will be timelier with Microsoft Dynamics NAV's forms and reports. "Our system reporting was archaic and limited in the information we could pull," Tomczak said. "Now managers will be able to generate their own customized reports." Also, for the first time Bordine will be able to easily mine data from its customer loyalty-card program to provide its marketing department with information on buying patterns. * Better cost accountability during production. The manufacturing capability of Microsoft Dynamics NAV will allow Bordine to use one database to do sales planning, leading to a calculation of production demand, which generates purchase orders for raw materials and a production schedule, resulting in finished materials for inventory. Previously this process required the use of separate production and costing databases. Microsoft Dynamics NAV adds the ability to apply overhead weekly as Bordine's plants grow, allowing the company to determine and apportion its true costs more easily than before. * Improved efficiency through cost reductions and time savings. With Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Bordine will be able to measure production against labor expenses to determine its cost per unit, a process that was very difficult to do with its previous system. Managers also will be able to respond rapidly to cost variations, because cost information will be available to analyze in a very timely fashion. Previously the information that managers received was days old and arrived too late to enable them to take effective action. Furthermore, by doing away with multiple data entry, the company will need to pay for fewer labor hours to produce the same information. * Company growth. With a slowing of retail sales, Bordine is beginning to sell to wholesalers, where margins are much slimmer than they are when selling directly to consumers. Microsoft Dynamics NAV gives the company the ability to determine and thereby control its exact costs as a way to preserve its margins. Bordine also is in the process of considering Microsoft Dynamic NAV's capacity-planning ability for the areas where it grows plants to use its acreage more efficiently than before. * Planning. Bordine will be able to carry out its planning more efficiently than before, using an integrated system instead of needing to export and import data between two systems. The ability to mine data from its customer base is expected to allow Bordine to hone its marketing programs to be more effective than previously. * IT support and management. Because managers can customize and produce their own reports, Bordine's IT staff no longer will need to develop programs to produce specialized reports. Also, because Microsoft Dynamics NAV is widely used across the globe, Bordine anticipates it will be able to collaborate online with other companies and partners to prevent issues from arising and to discuss innovative applications.

ISSI is implementing a comprehensive Microsoft Dynamics NAV advanced-management ERP system that incorporates modules providing financial management, supply chain management, manufacturing, customer relationship management and human-resources functionality.

"Microsoft Dynamics NAV helps specialized companies like Bordine Nursery grow profitability and efficiency as they grow their products," said Michael Park, corporate vice president for U.S. Dynamics Business at Microsoft. "Evolving from systems with islands of data to fully integrated information sources across a company plants the seed for cultivating better business intelligence, more accurate and rapid reporting, and ultimately products that are more responsive to market demand."

About Bordine Nursery

Bordine Nursery is a 69-year-old company and still growing, literally. Bordine Nursery owns and operates four premium retail garden centers featuring the best quality plants, unique garden decor and expert gardening knowledge. Its staff, the "Plant Loving Purple People," know about more than plants; they help people with gardening solutions and make it easy for their customers to create their piece of Eden. Bordine's also sets itself apart by growing the vast majority of their plants itself. It has a professional staff of cultural experts, state-of-the-art facilities and hundreds of years of combined experience to ensure breathtaking horticultural results.

About Integrated Software Systems Inc.

Since 1981, ISSI has been the provider of choice for hundreds of organizations in the Great Lakes region through a comprehensive portfolio of related products and services, including consultation, strategic planning, project management, project execution, training, ongoing support and customer-specific system design and development. We specialize in manufacturing and distribution-type businesses and have a special knack for addressing the needs of businesses that don't "fit" into "out-of-the-box" solutions.

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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CONTACT: Liz Pandzich of Airfoil Public Relations, +1-248-304-1444,
pandzich@airfoil.com, for Microsoft

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

Metromix Continues Rapid Growth Trajectory Six Months Into PartnershipEntertainment Network Increases Traffic Dramatically While Offering Unique Advertising Opportunities

CHICAGO, May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Metromix LLC (http://www.metromix.com/) today provided its first growth update since the strategic partnership between Gannett Co., Inc. and Tribune Interactive, a division of Tribune Company, was announced.

In the past six weeks, Metromix has launched the first three sites born out of the partnership with debuts in Detroit, Denver, and Minneapolis in collaboration with the Detroit Free Press, KUSA-TV, and KARE-TV respectively. The sites in Denver and Minneapolis are the first two to have launched with a broadcast partner, both being NBC affiliates. Each Metromix site is a one-stop guide to local restaurants, bars and clubs, events, music, movies, TV and more.

Bringing these three sites online, Metromix now offers locally tailored entertainment content in 10 of the top 30 markets and 12 markets overall. As part of today's update, Metromix reaffirmed its growth plans to quickly establish a presence in 25 of the top 30 markets.

"Our expansion into the nation's top consumer markets continues at a rapid pace, offering a strongly compelling experience to consumers, advertisers and our business partners alike," said Kara Walsh, Metromix LLC Chief Executive Officer. "With each new market we launch, we fortify our leadership position as the preeminent resource for consumers to find a breadth and depth of locally developed, credible and up-to-the-minute entertainment information."

Beyond these additions, Metromix is online in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, South Florida, Orlando, Baltimore and several other markets. The network receives nearly 20 million pageviews from over 2.0 million unique visitors per month (Omniture, March 2008), reflecting an impressive 37 percent increase in pageviews and 25 percent increase in unique visitors since the Gannett/Tribune Interactive partnership was formally announced last October.

Unique Value for National and Local Advertisers

The Gannett/Tribune Interactive partnership has enabled Metromix to expand aggressively into the nation's top markets and offer advertisers the ability to reach the coveted 21-34 consumer audience with large disposable incomes in a very targeted fashion. Major national brands in a variety of industry segments such as movie studios, liquor, financial services, auto, telecom and fashion are seeing added value of gaining exposure on Metromix -- with the company offering a variety of new localized advertising opportunities.

"The Miller High Life Games campaign we executed with Metromix and other select Tribune media outlets was effective at localizing national branding and allowed us to reach our target audience in a new, unique way," said Jonathan Ulp, On Premise Portfolio Manager -- Chicago, Miller Brewing Company. "More importantly, the program had a tremendous impact on our retailers who are still asking for similar programming as sales of Miller High Life increased by 343 cases or an astounding 67.6 percent in the participating outlets."

Metromix helps advertisers make an impact with customizable rich media solutions, integrating ad units and unique sponsorship opportunities. Moreover, Metromix offers advertisers access to local "events teams" that work directly with them to integrate online and offline solutions that not only allow companies to have their brands seen but also experienced.

"Metromix is one of the best 360 degree marketing companies out there -- they know how to create a stunning visual advertisement but they can also take the concept and execute where our consumers are -- on premise," added Ulp. "Metromix perfectly represented our brand."

ABOUT METROMIX

Metromix is a national network of local entertainment websites that target 21 to 34 year-olds and provides information on where to go and what to do. Formed through a joint venture between Tribune Interactive and Gannett Co., Inc. , two of the country's largest media companies with newspapers, TV stations and websites in the nation's top markets, Metromix is currently operating in 12 markets and is planning rapid expansion into 25 of the top 30 markets. Metromix has received a number of awards, including an EPpy Award for Best Entertainment Site and the Digital Edge Award for Best Advertising Program. The network currently attracts nearly 2.0 million monthly unique visitors and generates over 20 million monthly pageviews.

Metromix LLC

CONTACT: Sean Smyth of Metromix LLC, +1-312-222-4377,
ssmyth@metromix.com; or Kathleen Henson, +1-630-315-2960,
Kathleen@hensonconsulting.com, or Jack Yeo, +1-630-315-2965,
Jack@hensonconsulting.com, both of Henson Consulting, Inc., for Metromix LLC

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

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. to Host Investor Day

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. announced today that it will host an investor day on Wednesday, May 28, 2008, beginning at 8:15 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time at the company's corporate offices in Jacksonville, Florida.

The meeting, which will be hosted by William P. Foley, II, executive chairman, and Lee A. Kennedy, president and chief executive officer, will include presentations by senior executives of Transaction Processing Services and Lender Processing Services. FIS will also provide an update on the upcoming spin-off of Lender Processing Services.

All attendees must register prior to the meeting. For additional information, please e-mail sarah.batten@fnis.com. A live webcast of the meeting will be available at http://www.fidelityinfoservices.com/ . To listen to the broadcast, please click on the link under the Investor Relations section of the website at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the event. An archived replay of the webcast will remain available through June 30, 2008.

About Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. , a Fortune 500 company, is a leading provider of core processing for financial institutions; card issuer and transaction processing services; mortgage loan processing and mortgage-related information products; and outsourcing services to financial institutions, retailers, mortgage lenders and real estate professionals. FIS has processing and technology relationships with 35 of the top 50 global banks, including nine of the top 10. FIS is a member of Standard and Poor's (S&P) 500(R) Index and has been ranked the number one overall financial technology provider in the world by American Banker and the research firm Financial Insights in the annual FinTech 100 rankings. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., FIS maintains a strong global presence, serving more than 9,000 financial institutions in more than 80 countries worldwide. For more information on Fidelity National Information Services, please visit http://www.fidelityinfoservices.com/ .

Fidelity National Information Services

CONTACT: Mary Waggoner, Senior Vice President, Investor Relations,
+1-904-854-3282, mary.waggoner@fnis.com; Parag Bhansali, Senior Vice President
Investor Relations and Strategy (LPS), +1-904-854-8640,
parag.bhansali@fnis.com; Michelle Kersch, Senior Vice President, Marketing and
Corporate Communications, +1-904-854-5043, michelle.kersch@fnis.com, all of
Fidelity National Information Services

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

Tyco Electronics Automotive Facility Recognized for Safety Achievement for Sixth Consecutive Year

BERWYN, Pa., May 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tyco Electronics' manufacturing facility located on Burgess Road in Greensboro, North Carolina has earned the Gold Award for Safety from the North Carolina Department of Labor for 2007. This marks the sixth consecutive year that the site, which produces electrical and electronic connectors for the automotive industry, has been recognized.

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To qualify for the Gold Award -- the Department of Labor's highest-level of recognition -- a site must have had no fatalities during the calendar year and have maintained a lost workday case rate at least 50 percent below the statewide average for its particular industry group. Lost workday cases are cases of work-related injury or illness which involve days away from work and/or days of restricted work activity.

"I applaud Tyco Electronics for earning its sixth Gold Award for safety," North Carolina Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry said. "This achievement shows that safety is ingrained in the employees and management of the company. By earning this for the sixth year in a row, Tyco Electronics has proven that the safety of its work force is of the highest priority."

During 2007, the Burgess Road facility implemented many changes to its manufacturing processes, equipment and plant layout. Even with all of those moves and refurbishment, the facility incurred only one lost-time incident, while logging a total of more than 857,500 hours of employee work.

Jackie Kline, site director, thanked all Burgess Road employees for their efforts, stating: "There are three attributes that have contributed to our success in winning this award. First, it is the ownership and discipline from our employees who meet once per month to discuss immediate safety concerns and/or areas of improvement, which are evaluated and quickly converted to action by our plant leaders. Second, they embrace our ongoing safety training. And third, there is a mindset and ownership by all plant management that unsafe conditions or practices will not be tolerated at any cost."

The North Carolina Department of Labor Safety Awards Program recognizes private and public firms throughout the state that achieve and maintain good safety records. The program is designed to stimulate interest in accident prevention and to promote safety in the workplace by providing an incentive to employers and employees to maintain a safe and healthful workplace.

ABOUT TYCO ELECTRONICS

Tyco Electronics Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions, undersea telecommunication systems and wireless systems, with 2007 sales of US$13.0 billion to customers in more than 150 countries. We design, manufacture and market products for customers in industries from automotive, appliance and aerospace and defense to telecommunications, computers and consumer electronics. With over 7,000 engineers and worldwide manufacturing, sales and customer service capabilities, Tyco Electronics' commitment is our customers' advantage. More information on Tyco Electronics can be found at http://www.tycoelectronics.com/.

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CONTACT: Corporate Communications, Mike Ratcliff of Tyco Electronics
Ltd., +1-717-592-2316, mike.ratcliff@tycoelectronics.com

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

Blackboard Launches Blackboard Sync(TM) on Facebook(R) PlatformService Aims to Connect Students' Social and Academic Worlds

WASHINGTON, May 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Every day, millions of students log on to the Facebook(R) Web site to connect with old friends and meet new ones. Every day millions of those same students also separately log on to their institution's Blackboard(R) system to access their course materials, assignments, tests, and other important academic information. Now, thanks to a free application from Blackboard Inc. , millions of students will be able to access their social and learning networks in one place.

Blackboard, a global leader in educational enterprise technology, announced today the launch of Blackboard Sync(TM) a safe and secure application on the Facebook Platform to enable students to be better engaged in their academic lives by delivering course updates and other information through Facebook. Students who elect to use Blackboard Sync can receive information on new assignments, discussion board postings, course materials, and even new grades while logged on to their Facebook accounts.

In addition, students can easily find and connect with their classmates on Facebook, giving them the ability to turn routine social interactions into social learning opportunities. With millions of students using both their Blackboard system and the Facebook Web site every day, Blackboard Sync enables students to learn more about their classmates through their profiles and to leverage their Facebook accounts to create and join online and offline networks and groups to collaborate and study together.

"For more than a decade, Blackboard has worked to bring learning opportunities to students, wherever they might be," said Michael L. Chasen, president and CEO of Blackboard. "Today, Blackboard brings learning to Facebook, giving millions of students the ability to simplify and be better connected to their academic lives. By bridging their academic and social worlds, Blackboard Sync allows students to participate in a new kind of social learning community; one that we are only beginning to understand the true potential of and one that can have a profound impact on their lives."

"A huge amount of what I need to do to stay on top of my classes is to make sure that I am completing tasks and that everything is planned out. By making a significant percentage of that workload even easier, Blackboard Sync can help me be a more successful student," said Zachary Girod, a graduate student at the University of Maryland. "A lot of the work we do involves group projects and collaboration. Having access to academic alerts while I'm on Facebook lets me work more efficiently and informally with classmates and learn from their experiences. With Blackboard Sync, it is easier to take part in the social sharing of knowledge, learning, and ideas in a friendly setting. Ultimately, that is what college should be all about."

Part of Blackboard's ongoing effort to help institutions meet the needs of their students and to promote student engagement and achievement, Blackboard Sync is available to all Facebook users that attend any of the thousands of high schools, colleges and universities that use Blackboard worldwide. Each student receives information from only the courses they are registered in and that information cannot be shared. Institutions that prefer to limit access to Blackboard Sync can block the application entirely.

"Students are increasingly demanding cutting-edge tools to communicate and collaborate online, and Blackboard Sync is part of our effort to meet that demand," said Karen Gage, Vice President of Product Strategy at Blackboard. "By combining our community with the millions of students using Facebook, Blackboard Sync is a major step toward creating a truly boundless global community of social learners."

For more information about Blackboard Sync please visit http://blackboard.com/communities/beyond.

Blackboard Inc. is a leading provider of enterprise software applications and related services to the education industry. Founded in 1997, Blackboard enables educational innovations everywhere by connecting people and technology. Millions of people use Blackboard solutions everyday at academic institutions around the globe, including colleges, universities, K-12 schools and other education providers, as well as textbook publishers and student-focused merchants that serve education providers and their students. Blackboard is headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia.

Blackboard Educate. Innovate. Everywhere.(TM)

Any statements in this press release about future expectations, plans and prospects for Blackboard and other statements containing the words "believes," "anticipates," "plans," "expects," "will," and similar expressions, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including the factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of our Form 10-Q filed on May 9, 2008 with the SEC. In addition, the forward-looking statements included in this press release represent the Company's views as of May 14, 2008. The Company anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause the Company's views to change. However, while the Company may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company's views as of any date subsequent to May 14, 2008.

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CONTACT: Matthew Maurer, Blackboard Inc., +1-202-463-4860, ext. 2637,
matthew.maurer@blackboard.com; or Amy Storey, Fleishman-Hillard Inc. for
Blackboard Inc., +1-202-828-8819, storeya@fleishman.com

Web site: http://www.blackboard.com/
http://blackboard.com/communities/beyond

eFuture Completes Acquisition of Wangku Hutong Information Technology

Acquisition Gives eFuture a 51 Percent Majority Stake

BEIJING, May 14 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- eFuture Information Technology Inc. ("eFuture"), a leading provider of front-end supply chain management software and services in China, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of a 51 percent stake in Wangku Hutong Information Technology Co., Ltd. ("Wangku"), a leading e-commerce company in China with a focus on the retail and fast-moving consumer goods ("FMCG") industries.

"We are excited to complete the second installment of our purchasing agreement, giving us a 51 percent majority stake in Wangku," said Mr. Adam Yan, eFuture's chairman and chief executive officer. "This partnership has allowed us to develop innovative e-commerce solutions that connect Chinese suppliers and retailers. We're looking forward to deepening our relationship with Wangku and continuing to pioneer e-commerce services in China's rapidly growing retail and fast-moving consumer goods industries."

Wangku's http://www.99114.com/ online marketplace helps connect domestic suppliers and buyers to conduct business in China. As of April 30,2008, the online business-to-business ("B2B") community consisted of retailers and suppliers from more than 250 industries such as food, home improvement, auto and others and covered over 120 regions in China.

"Both eFuture and Wangku continue to benefit from the synergies of our complementary businesses," continued Mr. Yan. "We are leveraging eFuture's over 770 international and domestic retail clients, which utilize more than 700,000 suppliers, to increase the sales of B2B services. Going forward, we will continue building a trusted online and offline community of small-to- medium size suppliers in China and abroad, helping them search for suitable retail stores, exchange information, find new products and drive business with China's retailers."

In April 2008, eFuture and Wangku launched a 100-day public testing pilot of their jointly-developed http://www.jindian.com.cn/ B2B website platform for small- to-medium size suppliers and retailers. The online platform provides a searchable database of subscriber-posted listings focusing on the retail and consumer goods industries with the goal of helping both China's local and overseas suppliers enter into retail stores across China. The platform also enables China's retailers to expand their procurement sources, increase procurement efficiency and reduce procurement costs.

In accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement, eFuture first acquired 20 percent ownership of Wangku in May 2007. In the second installment, eFuture acquired an additional 31 percent ownership.

About Wangku Hutong Information Technology Co., Ltd.

Wangku is a leading provider of e-commerce solutions in China focusing on the retail and fast moving consumer goods industries. Through its http://www.99114.com/ and http://www.jindian.com.cn/ B2B websites, the company provides efficient, demand-driven and trusted platforms with a mission to connect buyers and suppliers across China into a total supply chain, from vendors to retailers. Wangku simplifies doing business in China by enabling an interactive B2B community across numerous product categories and regions to meet, chat, search for products and trade online.

As one of the leading B2B e-commerce service enterprises in China, Wangku has received significant industry attention, and has been awarded one of China's "Top 100 Commercial Websites," "Top 100 Web 2.0 Websites" and "Top 100 B2B e-Commerce Websites" for its success in the field of e-commerce.

Wangku is headquartered in Beijing and has field sales and operating offices in 20 cities across China. As of April 30, 2008, Wangku had more than 220 full-time employees and over 2,000 employees from over 100 partners undertaking its business.

For more information about Wangku, please visit http://www.99114.com/ and http://www.jindian.com.cn/ .

About eFuture Information Technology Inc.

eFuture is a leading provider of front-end supply chain management software and services in China. eFuture provides integrated software and service solutions to manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, logistics companies and retailers in China's front-end supply chain market, especially in the retail and Fast Moving Consumer Goods ("FMCG") industries. eFuture currently serves more than 1,000 clients, including Fortune 500 companies, over 770 retailers and over 200 distributors operating in China. eFuture is also one of IBM's premier business partners in Asia Pacific and is a strategic partner with Oracle, Microsoft, JDA, Motorola and Samsung Network China. The company has over 650 employees and 20 branch offices across China.

For more information about eFuture, please visit http://www.e-/ future.com.cn/ .

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Further information regarding these and other risks is included in eFuture's annual report on Form 20-F and other documents filed with the SEC. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of May 14, 2008, and the company undertakes no duty to update such information or any other forward-looking information, except as required under applicable law.

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CONTACT: eFuture Information Technology Inc., +86-10-5165-0998 ext. 8804,
or ir@e-future.com.cn; Andrew Keller of Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide,
Beijing, +86-10-8520-3112, or andrew.keller@ogilvy.com, for eFuture
Information Technology Inc.

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Verizon Business Receives Approval to Directly Deliver Advanced Communications in MexicoValue Added Services Authorization, New Operating Company Enhance Capabilities to Serve Multinational Companies With Mexican Operations

BASKING RIDGE, N.J. and MEXICO CITY, May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Business has received government approval to directly deliver advanced communications services in Mexico. The Value Added authorization, issued by Mexico's regulatory entity, COFETEL, will enable Verizon Business to better serve multinational companies with operations in Mexico. The company had previously been delivering services through partnerships with local telecommunications providers.

Verizon Business has also taken a number of steps to more effectively serve the local needs of its multinational customer base. A new operating company, Verizon Business Mexico, has been established, which will deliver a range of data and Internet protocol (IP) services, including Verizon Private IP, Verizon Internet Dedicated and managed network services. Verizon Business is also in the final stages of deploying multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) nodes in Mexico City and Monterrey to support Private and Public IP services.

Blair Crump, group president international and premier accounts, Verizon Business, said: "Mexico is a key location for many of our multinational customers, and this authorization gives us more local capabilities to support their strategic business needs. Verizon Business is focused on providing industry-leading services and capabilities to our customers around the world. We look forward to bringing our expertise to bear in Mexico as we expand our offerings and locally based operations."

The enhancements in Mexico are only part of Verizon Business' investments in Latin America. The company also recently completed an expansion of its Brazilian network capabilities by deploying Private IP, Public IP and Global Data Link nodes in Sao Paulo, and a Private IP node in Rio de Janeiro.

Verizon Business's global network offers multinational companies unsurpassed security, reliability and speed.

About Verizon Business

Verizon Business, a unit of Verizon Communications , is a global IP leader and network-based partner for delivering integrated communications and information technology (IT) solutions to large-business and government customers worldwide. Combining unsurpassed reach with managed services, security, mobility, collaboration and professional services capabilities, Verizon Business delivers global solutions that power innovation and enable its customers to do business better. For more information, visit http://www.verizonbusiness.com/.

Verizon Business

CONTACT: Jo Perrin, +44-770-252-5868, jo.perrin@verizonbusiness.com, or
Regla Perez Pino, +1-202-368-2087, regla.perez.pino@verizonbusiness.com

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AT&T Launches Wireless Broadband Service on Cape Cod and The IslandsNetwork Upgrade Enhances Wireless Experience Just in Time for Busy Tourist Season

WESTWOOD, Mass., May 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today, AT&T Inc. announced the launch of the company's third-generation (3G) high speed wireless network on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, giving consumers and businesses mobile broadband-like speeds and access to the latest interactive voice, video and data applications.

Locally, AT&T has expanded its high speed 3G network to 69 cell sites, bringing mobile broadband capability to customers in the following areas:

Barnstable County: Barnstable, Brewster, Centerville, Chatham, Cotuit, Dennis, Eastham, Falmouth, Harwich, Hyannis, Marstons Mills, Mashpee, Osterville, Provincetown, Sandwich, Truro, Wellfleet, West Barnstable and Yarmouth Dukes County: Chilmark, Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, Tisbury and West Tisbury Nantucket County: Nantucket Plymouth County: Wareham

In addition to the company's 3G expansion, AT&T also has plans to add a new cell site in Cohasset this year.

"You are only as unplugged as you want to be," said Steve Krom, vice president and general manager for AT&T's wireless unit in New England. "In today's fast-paced society, many business people can't afford to be away on vacation without some kind of connection back to the real world. AT&T gives customers options -- whether it's checking your e-mail directly from your handset or using LaptopConnect to log on to your computer remotely. We've timed our 3G service to launch before the Memorial Day rush, when many part-time residents and visitors set up their summer homes. We're also able to better support the local business community with increased wireless data speed given that many retail outlets, restaurants, hotels and real estate companies see a seasonal increase in activity when tourists flock to the beaches."

Visitors, businesses and full-time Cape and Island residents will now have access to cool applications that had previously only been available "over the bridge." One example is AT&T Video Share(SM), a first-of-its-kind service in the U.S. that enables users to share live video while carrying on a voice call -- providing a new way to share personal moments and key events beyond the capabilities of voice, text and photos. AT&T's 3G customers can also view razor-sharp video clips through CV, an on-demand streaming video service that offers a comprehensive library of mobile video content from CNN, FOX News, ABC Mobile, CBS Mobile, NBC, ESPN, The Weather Channel, MTV, VH1, Comedy Central, "American Idol," HBO Mobile and more.

Since 2005, AT&T has invested more than $650 million in New England to expand and enhance its wireless network. With the addition of Cape Cod and the Islands, the AT&T 3G network is now available in more than 270 U.S. major metropolitan areas. The company will deliver 3G service to nearly 350 leading U.S. markets by the end of 2008, including all of the top 100 cities.

For the complete array of AT&T offerings, visit http://www.att.com/. About AT&T

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

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

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Kate MacKinnon of AT&T, +1-508-271-8442,
Kate.mackinnon@att.com

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

AT&T Hosts 'Cell Phones for Seniors' Event SeriesAT&T Representatives Tutor Senior Citizens, Providing Tips Such as How to Text Grandkids at a Series of Free Educational Seminars

WESTWOOD, Mass., May 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In recognition of Older Americans Month, AT&T Inc. announced today the launch of a new public service initiative designed to benefit the Cape's mature adult population. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the theme for Older Americans Month 2008 is "Working Together for Strong, Healthy and Supportive Communities." In keeping with this spirit, AT&T will host a series of free events -- Cell Phones for Seniors -- at local community venues and senior centers in Bourne, Mashpee, Sandwich and Wareham.

"Most members of our senior center have mobile phones, but they aren't sure how to use all the bells and whistles or how to get the most from their monthly minute plan," said John Magnani, director of the Falmouth (Mass.) Senior Center. "AT&T hosted a free mobile phone seminar for our membership last month, and it was a huge success. We were very impressed with the one-on-one instruction. I am pleased to hear that AT&T is expanding the program to other parts of the Cape."

Participants are encouraged to bring their mobile phones, regardless of which wireless carrier they currently use. AT&T will also have free "practice" phones on-site. The session will cover everything from mobile phone basics, such as controlling the volume on your phone, to checking voice mail to storing a number in the phone's address book. Seniors can also learn about AT&T's Hearing Aid Compatible (HAC) options as well as how to send text messages and share pictures on their phones. AT&T representatives will provide hands-on demonstrations and one-on-one instructional support.

The following events are open to all senior citizens: Wareham: May 27, 2008, 1 - 3 p.m. Wareham Multi Service Center 48 Marion Road, Wareham, MA Bourne: June 10, 2008, 1 - 3 p.m. The Bourne Senior Center at the Bourne Veterans Memorial Community Center 239 Main St., Buzzards Bay, MA Mashpee: June 11, 2008, 10 a.m. - noon Mashpee Senior Center 26 Frank E. Hicks Drive, Mashpee, MA Sandwich: June 25, 2008, 1 - 3 p.m. Sandwich Council on Aging 270 Quaker Meetinghouse Road, Sandwich, MA

AT&T has plans to expand the Cell Phones for Seniors program to other areas of New England in the coming months. For additional information on the Cape Cod event series -- or to inquire about scheduling a free seminar in your community, please contact Lorna Ciavola, manager of the AT&T store in Falmouth, at 508-299-8181.

For the complete array of AT&T offerings, visit http://www.att.com/. About AT&T

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Kate MacKinnon of AT&T, +1-508-271-8442,
Kate.mackinnon@att.com

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

Liberty Technical Advisory Board Expands Under the Auspices of IEEE Industry Standards and Technology OrganizationBroadened Industry Participation to Include Magma Design Automation and Mentor Graphics

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Synopsys, Inc. , a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design and manufacturing, today announced that the Liberty(TM) Technical Advisory Board (TAB) is expanding under the auspices of the IEEE Industry Standards and Technology Organization (IEEE-ISTO). After a successful incubation period under the Silicon Integration Initiative (Si2), the move to IEEE-ISTO enables the expansion of Liberty TAB membership to include more participants from the semiconductor and electronic design automation (EDA) industries. Newly added member companies include Magma Design Automation and Mentor Graphics. The Liberty TAB and its industry-leading member companies will continue to guide the evolution of the Liberty standard for library modeling, with a focus on improved productivity and reducing costs in creating and producing integrated silicon systems.

"Si2 has done an excellent job facilitating the launch of the Liberty Technical Advisory Board and gaining participation from the 12 founding member companies representing various facets of the semiconductor industry," said John Chilton, senior vice president of Marketing and Strategic Development at Synopsys. "The endeavors of all the Liberty TAB members under Si2's auspices have enabled the Liberty format to broaden in its scope and value to the design community. We thank Si2 and its president, Steve Schulz, for all their efforts to help accelerate innovation in the industry and drive the Liberty standard to the next level."

"One of Si2's key objectives is to engage and support EDA industry collaborative initiatives," said Steve Schulz, president and CEO of the Silicon Integration Initiative.

"We are pleased to have been part of this innovative chapter in the evolution of the Liberty standard. We believe the expansion of the Liberty TAB will foster further EDA industry collaboration and we wish its members continued success under the new organization."

"Magma continually works to provide designers with open, highly interoperable flows that enable them to address the power, variability, manufacturability, yield and time-to-market challenges of 45-nanometer designs," said Kam Kittrell, general manager of Magma Design's Implementation Business Unit. "By participating in the Liberty TAB, we can help guide the evolution of the Liberty standard to better address the requirements of the semiconductor industry."

"As our customers move to smaller geometries, the industry needs to align its efforts to evolve the Liberty standard," said Joseph Sawicki, vice president and general manager of the Design-to-Silicon Division at Mentor Graphics. "The Liberty Technical Advisory Board is the right place to do it, and we welcome the broad inclusiveness under IEEE-ISTO."

Under IEEE-ISTO, the Liberty TAB will grow, over time, from 12 to approximately 20 members. Member companies represent the broad semiconductor industry including the design community, EDA companies, silicon foundries, and semiconductor intellectual property (IP) companies. Requests for enhancements can come from the membership as well as from the overall Liberty user base. Companies interested in membership in the Liberty TAB may contact IEEE-ISTO.

The latest Liberty syntax specifications and tools can be found at http://www.opensourceliberty.org/. Open Source Liberty is a comprehensive online resource for the Liberty library modeling standard. In addition to providing up-to-date Liberty format specifications and related tools for download, this site hosts the Liberty Discussion Forum, where members of the semiconductor community can interact with each other and discuss topics relating to the Liberty format and the Composite Current Source (CCS) modeling technology. This site also provides the latest news and information regarding the Liberty format and the Liberty TAB.

About Synopsys

Synopsys, Inc. is a world leader in EDA software for semiconductor design. The company delivers technology-leading semiconductor design and verification platforms and IC manufacturing software products to the global electronics market, enabling the development and production of complex systems-on-chips (SoCs). Synopsys also provides intellectual property and design services to simplify the design process and accelerate time-to-market for its customers. Synopsys is headquartered in Mountain View, California and has offices in more than 60 locations throughout North America, Europe, Japan and Asia. Visit Synopsys online at http://www.synopsys.com/.

About the IEEE-ISTO

The IEEE-ISTO is affiliated with the IEEE and the IEEE Standards Association. The IEEE-ISTO is an independent not-for-profit corporation offering standards-related industry groups an innovative and flexible operational legal forum and support services. The IEEE-ISTO facilitates the activities that support the development, implementation and acceptance of standards in the marketplace. For further information about the IEEE-ISTO visit http://www.ieee-isto.org/ or contact Peter Lefkin, IEEE-ISTO secretary treasurer and CFO, at +1 732 981 3434, or ieee-isto@ieee.org.

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

Editorial Contacts: Sheryl Gulizia Synopsys, Inc. 650-584-8635 sgulizia@synopsys.com Lisa Gillete-Martin MCA, Inc. 650-968-8900 x115 lgmartin@mcapr.com Peter B. Lefkin, CAE COO/CFO, IEEE-ISTO 732-562-3802 peter.lefkin@ieee-isto.org

Synopsys, Inc.

CONTACT: Sheryl Gulizia of Synopsys, Inc., +1-650-584-8635,
sgulizia@synopsys.com; or Lisa Gillete-Martin of MCA, Inc., +1-650-968-8900,
ext. 115, lgmartin@mcapr.com; or Peter B. Lefkin, CAE, COO/CFO of IEEE-ISTO,
+1-732-562-3802, peter.lefkin@ieee-isto.org

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Verizon Business Enhances Global Private IP FootprintNew Private IP Nodes and Expanded Access Support Communications Requirements of Multinational Customers

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Business has further enhanced its global Private IP footprint to support the evolving data needs of its global customer base. The company continues to add a significant number of Private IP nodes in key growth territories around the world, and has also enhanced both DSL and Ethernet access capabilities.

As a result, more customers than ever can now benefit from a direct and secure, high-performance link to the Verizon Business global multiprotocol- label-switching (MPLS) network, the foundation for Verizon Business' portfolio of next-generation products and services.

"Verizon Business really gets the importance of providing converged access options globally to Private IP customers," said Sandra O'Boyle, research director, Business Telecom Services Europe for Current Analysis. "In our April 2008 research of global MPLS IP VPN services, Verizon Business stands out from competitors in terms of its extensive support for Ethernet access to Private IP, which is now available in 20 European countries."

In the past year, Verizon Business increased its total number of Private IP ports by more than 45 percent and its Ethernet access capabilities by more than 400 percent. New Verizon Private IP nodes have now been established in Asia-Pacific (China, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea); Eastern Europe (Bulgaria and Romania); and Latin America (Argentina, Brazil, Panama and Peru). Verizon Private IP is now available to customers in 121 countries and territories worldwide, with additional node deployments planned this year in Iceland, Pakistan, India and Russia.

In addition, Verizon Business has doubled the number of countries with Ethernet access to Private IP. Ethernet third-party interconnections are now available in Canada, the Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Portugal, Slovakia, Sweden and Switzerland; Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand; and Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Colombia. Verizon Business has also implemented an ongoing quality assurance program for its third-party Ethernet providers, ensuring a consistent, high-quality experience.

Verizon Business has also enhanced digital subscriber line (DSL) and Secure Gateway access capabilities to Verizon Private IP. Flexible DSL access options, which enable rich, multi-media communication and high-speed access to corporate LAN resources, are now available in 49 countries worldwide. Verizon Secure Gateway services, which combine a network-based firewall with cost- effective encrypted broadband access to the corporate network, have been expanded into Europe, South Africa, Canada and the Asia-Pacific region. These services, an easily implemented alternative to leased lines, are particularly suited for customers requiring cost-efficient connections for remote workers and small branch offices.

Mike Marcellin, Verizon Business vice president of product marketing, said: "The rapid expansion of Verizon Business' global Private IP footprint reflects the company's commitment to supporting its customers, wherever they are around the world. Private IP is used by many of our global customers as the secure, scalable foundation on which they can build their future business- critical communications tools and services. We are enabling customers to deliver converged voice, data and video applications across global corporate networks with the speed, performance and reliability they need. At the end of the day, it's about enabling customers to realise their business objectives, wherever their business may take them."

Verizon Private IP is a network-based, virtual private network (VPN) that enables customers to effectively communicate over a secure network. The service also provides the foundation for automating business processes between companies, including e-commerce, and shared intranets and extranets. Based on MPLS technology, Verizon Private IP offers customers scalable and flexible network connections with integrated performance and traffic-management capabilities.

About Verizon Business

Verizon Business

CONTACT: Jo Perrin, +44-770-252-5868, jo.perrin@verizonbusiness.com, or
Peter Lucht, +1-617-743-2224, peter.lucht@verizon.com

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Raytheon Proves Advanced Anti-Submarine Capability with Successful Flight TestFish Hawk weapon system accurately flies more than 10 nautical miles to preplanned target

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla., May 14, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company has entered the U.S. Navy's High Altitude Anti-Submarine Warfare Weapons Concept (HAAWC) competition, successfully demonstrating a new weapon system -- the Fish Hawk -- March 21 at the Eglin flight demonstration range in the Gulf of Mexico.

The Fish Hawk is a kit that attaches to Raytheon's MK54 lightweight torpedo and enables submarine-hunting aircraft like the P-8 Multi Mission Maritime Aircraft and P-3 Orion to precisely deploy torpedoes from high altitudes while standing off a safe distance from a target.

During the March demonstration, an aircraft flying at 15,000 feet jettisoned a Fish Hawk-equipped dummy torpedo. The Fish Hawk's wings rapidly deployed and the weapon system then glided more than 10 nautical miles, splashing down well within the small target area and achieving all primary test objectives.

"This flight test successfully demonstrated the ability of Fish Hawk to accurately place the MK54 torpedo on target after release from a high-altitude aircraft like the P-3 or P-8," said Ken Pedersen, Raytheon vice president of Advanced Programs. "We look forward to leveraging our expertise as the world's leader in precision guided munitions and presenting the customer with a cost-effective design that meets or exceeds all HAAWC requirements."

The kit is composed of wings that deploy after the system is released from an aircraft, a control section and a Global Positioning System-Inertial Navigation System precision guidance system. The kit is designed to enable both the P-3 and P-8 to maximize loadout by deploying the system from the aircraft bomb bay.

Fish Hawk offers new capabilities that will enable aircraft to launch from higher altitudes and thus enhance survivability. The system also provides longer time on station thanks to reduced fuel consumption. Additionally, Fish Hawk reduces airframe stress because the aircraft is no longer required to dive down to the target in order to deploy an anti-submarine torpedo.

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.

Note to Editors:

Co-developed by Raytheon and the U.S. Navy, the MK54 is a next-generation anti-submarine warfare weapon that is deployed from a surface ship, helicopter or fixed wing aircraft to track, classify, and attack underwater targets. Sophisticated processing algorithms allow the MK54 to analyze the information, edit out false targets and countermeasures, and pursue identified threats. The MK54 is designed for both deep water and littoral environments, making it the only lightweight torpedo capable of striking any target in the world's oceans, regardless of water depth.

Contact: Mike Nachshen 520.794.4088 -- office 520.269.5697 -- mobile Michael_Nachshen@raytheon.com

Raytheon Company

CONTACT: Mike Nachshen of Raytheon Company, Office: +1-520-794-4088, or
Mobile: +1-520-269-5697, Michael_Nachshen@raytheon.com

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

EFJ, Inc. Partners With Virginia TechCompany to leverage leading university's advanced wireless development

IRVING, Texas, May 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- EFJ, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a partnership with Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech). The partnership calls for the company to engage Virginia Tech to pursue advanced wireless development.

"Virginia Tech is one of the finest engineering schools in the country, and is well known for its Wireless@VT Center for Wireless Telecommunications," said Michael Jalbert, chairman and chief executive officer of EFJ, Inc. "We expect Virginia Tech to help advance and accelerate our understanding of software defined radio (SDR) and SDR based radio interoperability."

Added Dr. Charles W. Bostian, an alumni distinguished professor at Virginia Tech and a member of its Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, "EFJ is one of the longest tenured and best known names in the wireless industry, and we are pleased to be associated with them."

About Wireless@VT

Officially launched in June 2006, with seed money from the university's Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science (ICTAS), Wireless @ Virginia Tech (W@VT) brings together researchers, facilities, equipment, and expertise from many disciplines throughout the university to create a comprehensive solution for wireless challenges. One of the largest university wireless research groups in the United States, W@VT encompasses numerous centers, groups, and laboratories, including the world renowned Mobile and Portable Radio Research Group (MPRG), DSP Research Lab, Wireless Microsystems Lab, Center for Wireless Telecommunications (CWT), VLSI for Telecommunications (VTVT), and Virginia Tech Antenna Group (VTAG). The research group consists of over 30 faculty members whose technical expertise ranges from communications to networks, and more than 100 graduate students focused on wireless.

About EFJ, Inc.

Headquartered in Irving, Texas, EFJ, Inc. focuses on innovating, developing and marketing the highest quality secure communications solutions to organizations whose mission is to protect and save lives. The Company's customers include first responders in public safety and public service, the federal government, and industrial organizations. The Company's products are marketed under the EFJohnson, 3e Technologies International, and Transcrypt International trade names. For more information, visit http://www.efji.com/.

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Certain matters discussed in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed, suggested or implied by the forward-looking statements due to a number of risk factors including, but not limited to, the level of demand for EFJ's products and services, reliance on contract manufacturers, the timely procurement of necessary manufacturing components, implementation of application software, successful integration of the system components, dependence on continued funding of governmental agency programs, general economic and business conditions, and other risks detailed in EFJ's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2007 and in the company's subsequent filings with the SEC. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release and EFJ undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

EFJ, Inc.

CONTACT: Investors, Jana Ahlfinger Bell, +1-972-819-2398,
jbell@efji.com, or Kevin Nolan, +1-972-819-0710, knolan@EFJohnson.com, both of
EFJ, Inc.

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

From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: 'The Mummy - Deluxe Edition' coming to DVD and Blu-ray(TM) High DefBRENDAN FRASER STARS IN THE NON-STOP-ACTION EPIC THAT LAUNCHED THE BLOCKBUSTER FRANCHISETHE MUMMY - DELUXE EDITIONJULY 8, 2008 THE DIGITALLY RESTORED 2-DISC SET ARRIVES ON DVDJULY 22, 2008 THE MUMMY DEBUTS ON BLU-RAY(TM) HI DEF FROM UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- OVERVIEW: Unearth the excitement and adventure of "The Mummy" in an all-new deluxe edition DVD! A 3,000-year-old legacy of terror comes to life in this action-packed epic showcasing state-of-the-art visual effects, top-notch talent and superb storytelling from director Stephen Sommers. Digitally restored for optimum picture quality, this deluxe edition is loaded with thrilling bonus features including behind-the-scenes footage, commentaries and a sneak peek and a ticket offer for one of the summer's most anticipated movies "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor." "The Mummy Two-Disc Deluxe Edition" DVD also features an exclusive downloadable digital copy of the film!

BONUS FEATURES (DVD AND BLU-RAY(TM)): -- VISUAL AND SPECIAL EFFECTS FORMATION - Visual effects supervisor John Berton walks the audience through the step-by-step process of creating the visual effects for the film. -- AN ARMY TO RULE THE WORLD - A recap of the villainous armies and the special effects behind "The Mummy" -- DELETED SCENES -- BUILDING A BETTER MUMMY - An in-depth look into the creative and technical processes that brought us the heart-stopping visual effects of the film. -- THE MUMMY: TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR SNEAK PEEK -- FEATURE COMMENTARIES - With Director/Writer Stephen Sommers, Executive Producer/Editor Bob Ducsay, and actors Brendan Fraser, Oded Fehr, Kevin J. O'Conner and Arnold Vosloo. -- UNRAVELING THE LEGACY OF THE MUMMY - A look back at the evolution of one of the most enduring franchises of all time. -- STORYBOARD TO FINAL FILM COMPARISON ... and much more! BONUS FEATURES - EXCLUSIVE TO BLU-RAY(TM) -- U-CONTROL - This uniquely-immersive, in-movie experience from Universal allows you to customize your own high-definition experience with spectacular interactive features -- all without stopping the movie! -- PICTURE IN PICTURE - Enjoy a behind the scenes look at the making of the film while watching the feature.

SYNOPSIS: In 1290 B.C., an ancient Egyptian curse is bestowed upon an evil high priest for his unholy acts. Condemned to endure all eternity sealed in his sarcophagus in Hamunaptra, his still living, mummified body lies dormant, waiting to be discovered. Should the Mummy be released from his tomb, he will arise with a plague upon mankind, with the strength of the ages, power over the sands and the glory of immortality. 3,000 years later, dashing Legionnaire Rick O'Connell (Brendan Fraser) saves himself from imprisonment and certain death when he reveals knowledge he discovered years earlier as to the location of the now ruins of Hamunaptra. Joined by a beautiful Egyptologist (Rachel Weisz) and her brother, the journey to find the legendary riches buried beneath the sands take the unlikely trio down the Nile, across the treacherous expanse of the Sahara, and to an encounter with a malevolent force whose power defies imagination.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION Street Date: July 8, 2008 Selection Number: Widescreen 61102384 Price: $19.98 SRP Running Time: 2 Hours 5 Minutes Layers: Dual Layers Aspect Radio: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1 Rating: PG-13 for pervasive adventure, violence, and partial nudity Language/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, and French Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1 TECHNICAL INFORMATION - BLU-RAY(TM): Street Date: July 22, 2008 Selection Number: Widescreen 61104866 Price: $29.98 SRP Running Time: 2 Hours 5 Minutes Layers: Dual Layers Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 2.35:1 Rating: PG-13 for pervasive adventure, violence and partial nudity Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, French Sound: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 CAST AND FILMMAKERS: Cast: Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo, Oded Fehr and Kevin J. O'Conner Written and Directed by: Stephen Sommers Produced by: Jim Sacks, Sean Daniel, and Patricia Carr Executive Producers: Kevin Jarre and Bob Ducsay Production Designer: Allan Cameron Edited by: Bob Ducsay and Kelly Matsumoto Costume Designer: John Bloomfield Music: Jerry Goldsmith

Universal Studios Home Entertainment is a unit of Universal Pictures, a division of Universal Studios (http://www.universalstudios.com/). Universal Studios is a part of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80%-owned by General Electric, with 20% owned by Vivendi.

Universal Studios Home Entertainment CONTACTS: Evan Fong Executive Director, Publicity (818) 777-5540 Evan.Fong@nbcuni.com Kelly Castell Manager, Broadcast Publicity (818) 777-0549 Kelly.Castell@nbcuni.com Scott Lyons Manager, Print Publicity (818) 777-0523 Scott.Lyons@nbcuni.com Nicole Canizales Manager, Online Publicity (818) 777-0115 Nicole.Canizales@nbcuni.com

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ICW Group Turns to SAP for Improved Claims and Billing ProcessingGrowth-Inspired Insurer Selects SAP to Replace IT Landscape

LAS VEGAS, May 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Demonstrating ongoing success in providing innovative solutions to insurers worldwide, SAP America, Inc., a subsidiary of SAP AG , today announced that ICW Group has selected SAP to support its growth and transformation goals. Rather than work with point solution insurance providers, ICW Group has selected SAP solutions to upgrade its multiple lines of business onto one platform. As more insurers are experiencing the value of consolidation on a single-platform, ICW Group's decision to move away from a siloed information technology (IT) landscape will help to lower its total cost of ownership. ICW Group will implement industry-specific solutions from SAP for claims, payments, billing, financials and corporate performance management. SAP is showcasing solutions for insurance companies at ACORD LOMA 2008, being held in Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, May 13 - 15.

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ICW Group's companies offer a broad range of insurance products that include Auto, Workers' Compensation, Catastrophe, Commercial Property and Surety. Currently licensed in 50 states, ICW Group has aspirations of significant growth, but its existing legacy systems lack the scalable and flexible IT environment needed to grow business and improve operational efficiencies. By upgrading its IT landscape with SAP solutions, ICW Group will have a single platform to manage claims, payments, billing and financials processes. ICW Group customers will also see improvements and additional service options for interacting with the insurer.

"We selected SAP because it was the strongest provider, offering proven industry-specific solutions built on an integrated suite truly supporting our business and SOA technology strategy," said David Hoppen, chief operating officer, ICW Group. "We have a comprehensive five-year growth and transformation strategy. Therefore, we needed to look beyond short-term fixes in our claims, payments and billing operations to the enterprise at large. SAP solutions gave us all the functionality required to meet our current and anticipated needs, and the framework to improve our operational efficiencies and achieve our growth expectations. Since customer satisfaction is of paramount importance, we needed an integrated platform so that our customers will be better served."

With the SAP(R) Claims Management application, ICW Group will be able to better manage the volume of claims. As the company grows and gains transparency across its entire claims processes, it will be better able to maximize cash flow, optimize reserves, reduce leakage and ensure efficient processing. This transparency will allow ICW Group to achieve lower operational and claims costs and retain the flexibility to meet changing business needs. Customers will have access to easier methods for processing their claims and quicker response times and payments, allowing ICW Group to provide the right service to the right customer at the right time. The SAP(R) Insurance Collections and Disbursements application will help ICW Group to consolidate systems and manage payments, billing and receivables, improving the reconciliation process while enhancing customer service. In addition, the company will utilize the SAP(R) ERP Financials solution, from SAP's flagship enterprise resource planning (ERP) application, SAP(R) ERP. Through increased information transparency and standardized processes that aid efficiency and enhance decision-making processes, the SAP ERP Financials solution will help ICW to better prepare and respond to the changing insurance industry.

"The insurance industry is changing and insurers are realizing that quick fixes with point solution providers are not the answer they need if they have serious growth aspirations," said Bill McDermott, president and CEO, SAP Americas and Asia Pacific Japan. "ICW Group is an innovative insurer that has realized the importance of an integrated platform to bring operational efficiencies, and SAP is excited to add ICW to our family of insurers."

At ACORD LOMA 2008, SAP will be showcasing solutions for the insurance industry at booth # 235.

SAPPHIRE(R) 2008 Orlando and SAPPHIRE(R) 2008 Berlin

More than 15,000 customers, partners and technical experts are convening at SAPPHIRE 2008 to discover how SAP and its thriving partner ecosystem are delivering IT solutions that create value beyond the four walls of the enterprise, to create "business beyond boundaries." SAP's premier educational and networking event, SAPPHIRE is the one occasion where senior executives, business managers, and decision-makers can come together every year to explore how innovative business solutions foster long-term, profitable growth. SAPPHIRE(R) 2008 was held in Orlando, Florida, May 4-7, and is being held in Berlin, Germany, May 19-21, 2008. For more information, please visit http://www.sap.com/sapphire.

About ICW Group

Privately held ICW Group represents a group of multi-line property and casualty insurance carriers providing workers' compensation, surety, commercial property, DIC and personal and business auto insurance. Its member companies consist of Insurance Company of the West, Explorer Insurance Company and Independence Casualty and Surety. Based in San Diego, Calif., ICW Group continues to transform itself into an insurance industry leader dedicated to meeting the needs of its agents and the people and companies they insure. More information is available at http://www.icwgroup.com/.

About SAP(R) for Insurance

SAP(R) for Insurance is an industry-tailored set of solutions designed to help insurance companies control costs and seize new opportunities while strengthening customer loyalty with applications that can be implemented in stages according to the company's strategic business goals, priorities and available resources. Serving approximately 560 customers in 60 countries, SAP for Insurance seamlessly links core insurance processes with customer-facing functions and back-office operations-from first customer contact through policy and product management, collections, disbursement, and claims management. (Additional information at http://www.sap.com/insurance/)

About SAP

SAP is the world's leading provider of business software(*), offering applications and services that enable companies of all sizes and in more than 25 industries to become best-run businesses. With more than 47,800 customers (excludes customers from the acquisition of Business Objects) in over 120 countries, the company is listed on several exchanges, including the Frankfurt stock exchange and NYSE, under the symbol "SAP." (For more information, visit http://www.sap.com/)

(*) SAP defines business software as comprising enterprise resource planning and related applications.

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Communication Intelligence Corporation Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., May 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Communication Intelligence Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: CICI) ("CIC" or the "Company"), a leading supplier of electronic signature solutions for business process automation in the Financial Industry and the recognized leader in biometric signature verification, announced today its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008.

The total revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2008 increased 29% to $430,000, compared to $334,000 for the corresponding quarter of the prior year period. First quarter revenue reflects a 36% increase in eSignature and a 17% increase in natural input revenues compared to the prior year period. Revenue for the six months ended March 31, 2008 increased 49% to $1,230,000, compared to $826,000 for the corresponding prior year period. The increase in revenue is primarily due to the relative size of eSignature orders in the first quarter and an increase in the royalty price for its natural input/Jot product. Revenue for the quarter was primarily attributable to Access Systems of Americas, Inc. (formerly PalmSource, Inc.), AEGON/World Financial Group, AMDOX, Charles Schwab & Co., Misys Healthcare Systems, Prudential Financial Inc., Snap-on Credit LLC, Sony Ericsson Corp., Tennessee Valley Authority, and Wells Fargo Bank NA.

The net loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 was $850,000 compared with a net loss of $807,000 in the corresponding prior year period. Cost of sales increased approximately 245%, to $200,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008, primarily driven by third party hardware costs. Operating expenses increased by approximately 2%, to $880,000 compared to the prior year period, primarily attributable to an increase in marketing expense. Net loss on a per share basis was $0.01 on 129.1 million weighted average shares outstanding for the quarter ending March 31, 2008 compared to a net loss per share of $0.01 on 107.6 million weighted average shares outstanding for the quarter ending March 31, 2007.

The Company did not achieve the revenues anticipated for the fourth quarter and although it is still pursuing some of those orders, the missed opportunities did result in a cash flow discontinuity impacting the Company's planned cash position. The Company is pursuing financing aimed at strengthening its financial viability with existing and potential customers and optimizing the objective of leveraging CIC's leadership position into sustained sales growth.

"We are experiencing expanding demand and usage of our electronic signature technology in our target financial services industry. Two recent orders received from top ten US banks are for the Company's eSignature technologies in new applications and lines of business that expand the use of CIC's technology beyond the initial deployments with these firms. In addition, we recently received orders for additional licenses from one of our key channel partners, a top ten supplier of software solutions and platforms to the financial services industry," stated CIC Chairman & CEO, Guido DiGregorio. "It is apparent that US banks and lenders are challenged with the need to increase revenue while improving the effectiveness and efficiency of their processes in the face of increased regulatory and compliance demands exacerbated by the recent sub prime and credit crises. Electronic signature solutions enhance the customer experience and significantly reduce the time required for account openings and other applications thereby creating more available time for up/cross selling while delivering significant reductions in the life cycle cost of managing mission critical documents and providing immediate access to electronic content, thereby significantly reducing back office costs. We are pursuing appropriate financing to strengthen our cash position to allow us to fully participate in the continuing uptick in the eSignature sales activity we are experiencing."

Selected financial information follows. Detailed corporate and financial information is available on CIC's website at http://www.cic.com/

About CIC

Communication Intelligence Corporation ("CIC") is a leading supplier of electronic signature solutions for business process automation in the Financial Industry and the recognized leader in biometric signature verification. CIC's products enable companies to achieve truly paperless work flow in their eBusiness processes by enabling them with "The Power to Sign Online(R)" with multiple signature technologies across virtually all applications in SaaS and fully deployed delivery models.

Industry leaders such as AIG, Charles Schwab, Prudential, Nationwide (UK), Snap-on Credit and Wells Fargo chose CIC's products to meet their needs. CIC has deployments with over 400 channel partners and enterprises worldwide representing tens of thousand of users, with over 500 million electronic signatures captured, eliminating the need for over a billion pieces of paper. CIC sells directly to enterprises and through system integrators, channel partners and OEMs. CIC is headquartered in Redwood Shores, California and has a joint venture, CICC, in Nanjing, China. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.cic.com/

CIC, its logo and the Power to Sign Online are registered trademarks. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this press release, including without limitation, statements containing the words "believes", "anticipates", "hopes", "intends", "expects", and other words of similar import, constitute "forward looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual events to differ materially from expectations. Such factors include the following (1) technological, engineering, quality control or other circumstances which could delay the sale or shipment of products containing the Company's technology; (2) economic, business, market and competitive conditions in the software industry and technological innovations which could affect the Company's business; (3) the Company's inability to protect its trade secrets or other proprietary rights, operate without infringing upon the proprietary rights of others or prevent others from infringing on the proprietary rights of the Company; and (4) general economic and business conditions and the availability of sufficient financing.

Contact: Frank V. Dane Phone: 650-802-7737 Email: fdane@cic.com COMMUNICATION INTELLIGENCE CORPORATION Selected Consolidated Statements of Operations Information (In thousands, except per share amounts) Three months ended (Unaudited) 03/31/08 03/31/07 Revenues $430 $334 Net loss $(850) $(807) Basic and diluted net loss per share $(0.01) $(0.01) Weighted average common shares outstanding 129,057 107,557 Selected Consolidated Balance Sheets Information (In thousands) 03/31/08 12/31/07 (Unaudited) Cash & cash equivalents $355 $1,144 Total current assets 786 1,731 Total assets 5,587 6,475 Deferred revenue(1) 223 431 Total short-term debt(2) 1,503 1,370 Total current liabilities(3) 2,545 2,598 Total long-term debt(4) 99 96 Stockholders' equity 2,943 3,781 NOTES: (1) Deferred revenues consist principally of deferred maintenance contract revenue. (2) Net of $217 and $350 unamortized fair value assigned to warrants at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively. (3) Includes deferred revenues of $223 and $431 as of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively. (4) Net of $18 and $21 unamortized fair value of warrants at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively.

Communication Intelligence Corporation

CONTACT: Frank V. Dane of Communication Intelligence Corporation,
+1-650-802-7737, fdane@cic.com

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

NetDragon Announces its First Quarterly Results for 2008: Revenue Soars 63.7% Over Same Period Last Year

HONG KONG, May 14 /PRNewswire/ --

One of the leading game developers and operators in the PRC, NetDragon Websoft Inc. ("NetDragon" or the "Company", with its subsidiaries collectively the "Group"; Stock Code: 8288.HK), today reported its unaudited results for the three months ended 31 March 2008 (the "period under review"), representing its first quarterly results for 2008.

Highlights -- Total revenue amounted to approximately RMB 175,556,000 representing an increase of approximately 63.7% over the same period last year. -- Gross profit and profit for the period were approximately RMB 159,023,000 and RMB 69,934,000 respectively, representing increases of approximately 57.7% and 19.6% over the corresponding period in 2007. -- The directors do not recommend payment of interim dividends for the three months ended 31 March 2008.

Business and Financial Highlights

The increase in the Group's total revenue was mainly due to the continuing popularity of its core games Conquer Online, Eudemons Online, Zero Online and Tou Ming Zhuang Online. To improve the quality of these games, the Group allowed players to download free upgrades for each of them on a weekly basis.

Eudemons Online -- This game is a 2.5D MMORPG targeting players who enjoy demon-character fantasy games, and was launched in late March of 2006. The revenue it generated during the period under review amounted to approximately RMB 105.4 million, representing an increase of around 37.4% over the same period last year, and an overall contribution to the Group's total revenue of approximately 60%. During the period under review, the game drew a PCU and ACU approximately 479,000 and 210,000, respectively representing an increase of approximately 9.4% and a decrease of approximately 1.4%, respectively when compared to the same period last year. The Group has also entered into a licensing agreement with UserJoy Technology Co., Ltd. for the operation of a traditional Chinese version of Eudemons Online in Taiwan. The game is expected to be launched in Taiwan this summer.

Conquer Online -- This game is a 2.5D MMORPG targeting players who enjoy games evoking the heroic spirit of the ancient martial era, and was launched in September 2003. In the period under review, it generated revenue of approximately RMB39.4 million, and contributed approximately 22.4% of the Group's total revenue. It drew a PCU and ACU approximately 99,000 and 64,000, respectively during the period under review, representing increases of approximately 16.5% and 4.9%, respectively over the same period last year.

Zero Online -- This game is a 2.5D MMORPG targeting players who enjoy robot fighting games, and was launched in late April 2007. The revenue generated by Zero Online in the period under review amounted to approximately RMB19.3 million, and contributed approximately 11.0% of the Group's total revenue. It drew a PCU and ACU approximately 67,000 and 30,000, respectively during the period under review. The Group has also entered into a licensing agreement with Wayi International Digital for the operation of a traditional Chinese version of Zero Online in Taiwan.

Tou Ming Zhuang Online -- This game is an MMORPG based on an epic oriental costume-drama movie of the same name produced through the joint efforts of NetDragon and China Film Group. The game was launched in late 2007 and has already generated approximately RMB11.2 million in revenue, contributing approximately 6.4% of the Group's total revenue in the period under review. The game drew a PCU and ACU approximately 24,000 and 9,000, respectively during the period under review.

On the basis of its outstanding results and its extremely positive outlook for future development, in January 2008 the Group was recognized as one of "China's Best Small and Medium Sized Enterprises 2008" by internationally renowned financial journal Forbes (Chinese edition). In addition, the Group's newest game, 'Way of the Five', has been officially recognized by the PRC Ministry of Culture as an 'Online Game Suitable for Young People'. In addition, the Company's stock will become a constituent stock of the MSCI China Index at the end of May 2008.

Business Outlook

Currently, the Group is actively developing three 2.5D MMORPGs, namely Heroes of Might and Magic Online, Way of the Five, and Tian Yuan. Heroes of Might and Magic Online and Way of the Five are expected to be launched in the second quarter of this year, while Tian Yuan should be launched in the third quarter.

Chairman of NetDragon, Mr. Liu Dejian, concluded, "Looking forward, we will be continuing our efforts to further strengthen our core game development capacities. We will do this by recruiting more experienced game developers, developing game development software to replace certain manual operations, and purchasing any additional computers and software necessary for advanced game development. We will also consolidate our existing leading position through various business strategies."

"In addition, the board has applied to have its shares listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong by way of introduction, a move which could provide new breakthroughs for our future business development."

About NetDragon Websoft Inc.

NetDragon Websoft Inc. is one of the leading online game developers and operators in the PRC. The Group's game portfolio consists of a range of MMORPGs (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games) that cater to various types of players and gaming preferences. The Group has successfully developed and marketed many popular online games in various styles. Its current offerings include the games Eudemons Online, Conquer Online, Zero Online, Tou Ming Zhuang Online, Era of Faith, and Monster & Me. Some of the games are available in foreign languages, including English, French and Spanish. The Group also has three new games in the pipeline, namely Heroes of Might and Magic Online, Way of the Five and Tian Yuan, all expected to be launched in 2008. NetDragon was listed on the GEM board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong on 2 November 2007 (Stock Code: 8288.HK). For more information, please visit http://www.nd.com.cn .

Issued by Porda International (Finance) PR Group for and on behalf of NetDragon Websoft Inc.. For further information, please contact:

NetDragon Websoft Inc. Ms. Angelina Li (Investor Relations Officer) Tel: +852-6303-1722 or +86-1380-9508-688 Fax: +852-2850-7066 Email: angelinali@nd.com.hk Appendix: The table below provides a breakdown of the Group's revenue by online game: Three months ended 31 March 2008 2007 RMB'000 % RMB'000 % Eudemons Online 105,395 60.0 76,684 71.5 Conquer Online 39,437 22.4 29,883 27.8 Zero Online 19,271 11.0 -- -- Tou Ming Zhuang Online 11,173 6.4 -- -- Others 280 0.2 707 0.7 Total revenue 175,556 100.0 107,274 100.0

NetDragon Websoft Inc.

Ms. Angelina Li (Investor Relations Officer), +852-6303-1722, or +86-1380-9508-688, or fax, +852-2850-7066, or angelinali@nd.com.hk

Verizon Business Enhances Global Private IP Footprint

BASKING RIDGE, New Jersey, May 14 /PRNewswire/ --

- New Private IP Nodes and Expanded Access Support Communications Requirements of Multinational Customers

Verizon Business has further enhanced its global Private IP footprint to support the evolving data needs of its global customer base. The company continues to add a significant number of Private IP nodes in key growth territories around the world, and has also enhanced both DSL and Ethernet access capabilities.

As a result, more customers than ever can now benefit from a direct and secure, high-performance link to the Verizon Business global multiprotocol-label-switching (MPLS) network, the foundation for Verizon Business' portfolio of next-generation products and services.

"Verizon Business really gets the importance of providing converged access options globally to Private IP customers," commented Sandra O'Boyle, research director, Business Telecom Services Europe for Current Analysis. "In our April 2008 research of global MPLS IP VPN services, Verizon Business stands out from competitors in terms of its extensive support for Ethernet access to Private IP, which is now available in 20 European countries."

In the past year, Verizon Business increased its total number of Private IP ports by over 45 percent and its Ethernet access capabilities by over 400 percent. New Verizon Private IP nodes have now been established in Asia-Pacific (China, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea); Eastern Europe (Bulgaria and Romania); and Latin America (Argentina, Brazil, Panama and Peru). Verizon Private IP is now available to customers in 121 countries and territories worldwide, with additional node deployments planned this year in Iceland, Pakistan, India and Russia.

In addition, Verizon Business has doubled the number of countries with Ethernet access to Private IP. Ethernet third-party interconnections are now available in Canada; the Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Portugal, Slovakia, Sweden and Switzerland; Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand; and Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Colombia. Verizon Business has also implemented an ongoing quality assurance programme for its third-party Ethernet providers, ensuring a consistent, high-quality experience.

Verizon Business has also enhanced Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) and Secure Gateway access capabilities to Verizon Private IP. Flexible DSL access options, which enable rich, multi-media communication and high-speed access to corporate LAN resources, are now available in 49 countries worldwide. Verizon Secure Gateway services, which combine a network-based firewall with cost-effective encrypted broadband access to the corporate network, have been expanded into Europe, South Africa, Canada and APAC. These services, an easily implemented alternative to leased lines, are particularly suited for customers requiring cost-efficient connections for remote workers and small branch offices.

Mike Marcellin, Verizon Business vice president of product marketing, commented: "The rapid expansion of Verizon Business' global Private IP footprint reflects the company's commitment to supporting its customers, wherever they are around the world. Private IP is used by many of our global customers as the secure, scalable foundation on which they can build their future business-critical communications tools and services. We are enabling customers to deliver converged voice, data and video applications across global corporate networks with the speed, performance and reliability they need. At the end of the day, it's about enabling customers to realise their business objectives, wherever their business may take them."

About Verizon Business

Verizon Business, a unit of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ), is a global IP leader and network-based partner for delivering integrated communications and information technology (IT) solutions to large-business and government customers worldwide. Combining unsurpassed reach with managed services, security, mobility, collaboration and professional services capabilities, Verizon Business delivers global solutions that power innovation and enable its customers to do business better. For more information, visit www.verizonbusiness.com.

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

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Spare Backup, Inc. Appoints Maureen Weber Senior Vice President for Business Development

PALM DESERT, Calif., May 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Spare Backup, Inc., (BULLETIN BOARD: SPBU) an industry leading provider of automated, online backup applications for home users and small businesses, today announced the addition of Maureen Weber as the company's senior vice president for business development.

Before joining Spare Backup, Weber served as the General Manager of the Personal Storage Business in Hewlett Packard's Personal Systems Group. While at HP, Weber managed a profitable personal storage accessories and media business and was responsible for positioning HP in leading edge storage technologies such as DVD+RW and Blu-ray Disc. Weber was also responsible for creating strategic alliances for HP with major companies in the consumer electronics, consumer software and entertainment industries. During her tenure at HP, she served two years as the Chair of the Blu-ray Disc Association's Global Promotions Committee.

"Maureen's experience in personal storage, not to mention her understanding of the industry and the trends that are driving it, make her a tremendous asset to Spare Backup," said Spare Backup CEO, Cery Perle. "Additionally, her track record as a manager of successful and profitable business groups in a very competitive environment enables her to take front line responsibility in a number of areas, freeing me up to focus on the overall growth and positioning of the company."

Weber, who will split time between the company's Palm Desert headquarters and Ft. Collins, Colorado, will manage Spare Backup's SAN development program, assist in the development of new product and business lines, manage and develop strategic alliances and oversee Project Hawk, a new initiative aimed at extending Spare Backup's popular and easy to use features to enterprise architectures.

"Whether by design or simply as a matter of circumstance, individuals and small businesses increasingly rely on electronic rather than paper files, and it's no secret that photo, music and video libraries have been growing exponentially, making storage and backup a growth industry for the foreseeable future," said Weber. "Spare Backup has set the bar in terms of ease of use and convenience and it's exciting to be on the front edge of an industry that will become increasingly critical as the sheer volume of personal and commercial digital data continues to grow."

About Spare Backup, Inc.

Spare Backup, Inc. specializes in helping consumers, small office/home office users, and small to mid-sized businesses protect their computer data quickly, automatically and cost-effectively. The company's flagship Spare Backup product is the first totally automated online backup service that intelligently selects, secures and stores files without any user intervention, automatically backing up documents, email, music, photos and other PC files on a continual basis.

Spare Backup, Inc.

CONTACT: Heather Schroeder of Corporate Advocates, +1-713-791-0041,
hschroeder@corporateadvocates.net

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

TII Network Technologies Reports Q1 2008 ResultsReports quarter-over-quarter improved sales and operating income

EDGEWOOD, N.Y., May 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TII Network Technologies, Inc. , a company that develops and manufactures connectivity and data distribution solutions for the communications industry, today announced its results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2008.

Net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2008 were $8.9 million compared to $8.4 million for the comparable prior year period, an increase of $424,000 or 5.0%. This growth reflects increased sales of traditional network interface and surge protection devices, partially offset by a decrease in sales of connectivity products.

During the three months ended March 31, 2008, operating income was $223,000, compared to an operating loss of $289,000 in the comparable prior year, an improvement of $512,000. This improvement was primarily due to higher sales volume and cost savings as a result of the consolidation of our Puerto Rico operations into our new facility in Edgewood, New York.

Net income was $151,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008, compared to a net loss of $157,000 for the comparable prior year period, an improvement of $308,000. The current period results included a tax provision of $89,000 compared to a tax benefit in the prior year comparable period of $86,000. Earnings per share on a basic and diluted basis for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was $0.01 compared to a loss per share of $0.01 for the comparable prior year period.

Kenneth A. Paladino, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "The five percent increase in sales over the prior year period is a good start to 2008, and more notably the significant improvement in operating earnings compared to a loss in the prior year period. The improved margins and the operating profit in the current period results from the investment we made last year to consolidate our facilities and create a more efficient business model. As a result, we believe that we will continue to realize improved financial performance for the balance of the year."

About TII Network Technologies, Inc.

TII Network Technologies, Inc. headquartered in Edgewood, New York, is a leader in designing, manufacturing and marketing network products for the communications industry. Our products are critical to the delivery of voice, video and data services by the service providers and include: network interface devices ("NIDs"), network gateways or intelligent NIDs ("iNIDs"), home networking, overvoltage surge protection and connectivity solutions. Additional information about the company can be found at http://www.tiinettech.com/.

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Certain statements are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this release, words such as "may," "should," "seek," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "project," "intend," "strategy" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward looking statements regarding events, conditions and financial trends that may affect our future plans, operations, business strategies, operating results and financial position. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those described or implied in the forward-looking statements as a result of several factors, including, but not limited to, those factors discussed below and elsewhere in this document. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events after the date of this Report. Among those factors are:

-- the ability to market and sell products to new markets beyond our principal copper-based Telco market which has been declining over the last several years, due principally to the impact of alternate technologies; -- exposure to increases in the cost of our products, including increases in the cost of our petroleum-based plastic products and precious metals; -- general economic and business conditions, especially as they pertain to the Telco industry; -- the ability to timely develop products and adapt our existing products to address technological changes, including changes in our principal market; -- competition in our traditional Telco market and new markets we are seeking to penetrate; -- dependence on, and ability to retain, our "as-ordered" general supply agreements with our largest customer and ability to win new contracts; -- potential changes in customers' spending and purchasing policies and practices; -- dependence on third parties for certain product development; -- dependence for products and product components from Pacific Rim contract manufacturers, including on-time delivery that could be interrupted as a result of third party labor disputes, political factors or shipping disruptions, quality control and exposure to changes in costs and changes in the valuation of the Chinese Yuan; -- weather and similar conditions, particularly the effect of typhoons on our assembly and warehouse facilities in the Pacific Rim; -- the ability to attract and retain technologically qualified personnel; and -- the availability of financing on satisfactory terms. -- Statistical Tables Follow -- TII NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (in thousands, except per share data) Three months ended March 31, 2008 2007 (unaudited) Net sales $8,851 $8,427 Cost of sales 5,599 5,635 Gross profit 3,252 2,792 Operating expenses: Selling, general and administrative 2,407 2,568 Research and development 622 513 Total operating expenses 3,029 3,081 Operating income (loss) 223 (289) Interest income 17 47 Other expense - (1) Income (loss) before income taxes 240 (243) Income tax provision (benefit) 89 (86) Net income (loss) $151 $(157) Net income (loss) per common share: Basic $0.01 $(0.01) Diluted $0.01 $(0.01) Weighted average common shares outstanding: Basic 13,493 12,585 Diluted 13,750 12,585 TII NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands, except share and per share data) March 31, December 31, 2008 2007 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents 2,033 3,261 Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $186 and $90 at March 31, 2008 and December 31 2007, respectively 4,438 6,994 Inventories 12,706 9,219 Deferred tax assets, net 670 674 Other current assets 190 372 Total current assets 20,037 20,520 Property, plant and equipment, net 9,456 9,680 Deferred tax assets, net 9,309 9,358 Other assets, net 77 93 Total assets $38,879 $39,651 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable 1,078 2,301 Accrued liabilities 1,956 1,856 Total current liabilities and total liabilities 3,034 4,157 Commitments and contingencies Stockholders' equity: Preferred stock, par value $1.00 per share; 1,000,000 shares authorized, including 30,000 shares of series D junior participating; no shares outstanding - - Common stock, par value $.01 per share; 30,000,000 shares authorized; 13,524,541 shares issued and 13,506,904 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2008, and 13,499,541 shares issued and 13,481,904 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2007 135 135 Additional paid-in capital 41,558 41,358 Accumulated deficit (5,567) (5,718) 36,126 35,775 Less: Treasury shares, at cost, 17,637 common shares at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007 (281) (281) Total stockholders' equity 35,845 35,494 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $38,879 $39,651

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CONTACT: TII Network Technologies, Inc., +1-631-789-5000

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

MEI Migrates SAP(R) Application to AT&TAT&T's Leading Application Services Capabilities Allow MEI to Manage Its Business in a Cost-Effective, Flexible Environment

SAN ANTONIO, May 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T, Inc. today announced that MEI, one of the world's leading manufacturers of electronic bill acceptors, coin mechanisms and other unattended transaction systems, selected AT&T to host its SAP(R) enterprise application. Today's announcement builds on news earlier this year of AT&T's agreement with SAP America, Inc., under which AT&T serves as a preferred SAP hosting provider, offering independent hosting services for business customers with headquarters in North America.

"When we considered migrating our SAP solution to another vendor, we wanted to find a provider who could support our need to upgrade as well as our plans for future growth," said Tim Michel, MEI's chief information officer. "AT&T offered us the flexibility we needed during our transition as well as a team of professionals experienced with SAP solutions."

MEI holds the world's largest installed base of unattended payment systems, handling over 2 billion transactions per week in more than 100 countries. The company developed the first electronic coin mechanism in the 1960s, followed by the first electronic non-contact bill acceptor, and more recently its credit card capability and vending management solution. Recently, MEI reached a milestone of selling more than four million bill acceptors and five million coin mechanisms worldwide. Its products are in widespread use in the vending, soft drink, gaming, amusement, transportation, retail, and kiosk markets.

As part of its migration to AT&T Hosting and Application Services, MEI will upgrade its current implementation of SAP solutions to the SAP ERP application Release 6.0. AT&T will manage the technical refresh and, upon go-live, will offer support for SAP Basis and hosting of SAP solutions for 48 months, supporting users around the world.

"MEI's business is global, and AT&T can provide the service and performance MEI needs around the world so its associates can focus on projects core to the success of its business," said Jeff Esposito, Managing Director of AT&T's SAP practice. "In today's global economy, organizations need access to their core business information in an on-going, flexible way. We can help enterprises realize the performance and elasticity they need."

As a certified SAP hosting provider, AT&T offers a full portfolio of hosting and application services for the complete SAP application lifecycle. AT&T's team of SAP Applications Specialists focuses on optimizing SAP solution-based environments to drive the highest value from them based on over 10 years of experience and 170-plus enterprise application clients.

In addition to AT&T's proven managed application hosting, AT&T offers SAP clients a suite of application services including implementation and infrastructure management as well as operational and on-going support services such as technical and functional support for end-users, upgrade services, and performance tuning. In addition, AT&T provides development hosting site services for testing, monitoring, training and development.

Today, AT&T serves its hosting and application services customers through its 38 Internet Data Centers located in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. To support its business for SAP solutions, AT&T created, within its Global Business Services unit, an SAP services practice that includes experts in dedicated sales, technical and applications-specific management.

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All other product and service names mentioned are the trademarks of their respective companies.

AT&T, Inc.

CONTACT: Michael Lordi, Office, +1-908-234-6071, Mobile,
+1-908-329-4854, mlordi@attnews.us, for AT&T; or Sara Vincent of AT&T, Office,
+1-410-897-4467, Mobile, +1-301-706-8242, sara.vincent@att.com

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

Synopsys and TSMC Collaborate on Advanced HSPICE Modeling Technology for 40-nm ProcessesNew Methodology Improves Circuit Simulation Throughput by 5X

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Synopsys, Inc. , a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design and manufacturing today announced the release of the TSMC Modeling Interface (TMI) methodology, which has been developed from Synopsys' production-proven protocol for integrating custom device models into HSPICE(R), HSIM(TM) and NanoSim(R) transistor-level circuit simulators. The TMI methodology delivers an innovative and efficient device modeling approach for TSMC's process technologies at 40 nanometers (nm) and below. This new methodology, on average, improves simulation time and reduces memory usage by 5X.

"To accurately model MOSFET transistors at 40 nanometers and below, TSMC is exploring new modeling methodologies that deliver the best simulation performance without accuracy changes," said Min-Chie Jeng, director of the Advanced Technology Modeling Division at TSMC. "With the development of the TMI specification and computer software, TSMC overcomes the limitations of the sub-circuit macro modeling approach that has been in use for several generations of technology nodes. This leads to improvements in both 40-nanometer computer simulation time and memory usage."

With device geometries shrinking at every new process node, MOSFET model complexity has increased in order to accurately represent the impact of new physical effects. At 40nm, the industry-standard BSIM-4 MOSFET model must now take into consideration mechanical stress effects in silicon, and layout dependencies that alter the characteristics of individual device instances based on their placement and proximity to other devices. Standardization of stress-effect modeling is extremely difficult because of the differences that exist in each application of strain engineering, and requires customization of models for every process.

"Our technology partnership with TSMC delivers an order-of-magnitude improvement in simulation time-to-results, and is of tremendous benefit to our mutual customers using TSMC's 40-nanometer technology node," said Paul Lo, senior vice president and general manager of the Analog/Mixed Signal Group at Synopsys. "The success of this joint effort with TSMC has again demonstrated Synopsys' commitment to provide the most advanced device modeling and circuit simulation performance for the latest generation of silicon technology. In addition, the TMI methodology, based on Synopsys' protocols, establishes the foundation for TSMC's SPICE Tool Qualification Program, which we anticipate will become an industry standard."

About Synopsys

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

Synopsys, HSIM , HSPICE and NanoSim are registered trademarks or trademarks of Synopsys, Inc. Any other trademarks mentioned in this release are the intellectual property of their respective owners.

Editorial Contacts: Sheryl Gulizia Synopsys, Inc. 650-584-8635 sgulizia@synopsys.com Stephen Brennan MCA, Inc. 650-968-8900 sbrennan@mcapr.com

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CONTACT: Sheryl Gulizia of Synopsys, Inc., +1-650-584-8635,
sgulizia@synopsys.com; or Stephen Brennan of MCA, Inc., +1-650-968-8900,
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Web site: http://www.synopsys.com/

NetSuite CFO Jim McGeever to Present at Wedbush Morgan Management Access Conference for Micro-Small-Mid-Cap CompaniesPresentation to Showcase Advances in NetSuite's ERP / Accounting Software, CRM Software and Ecommerce Software Suite

SAN MATEO, Calif., May 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NetSuite Inc. , a leading vendor of on-demand, integrated business management software suites that provide Accounting / ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), CRM (Customer Relationship Management) and Ecommerce software for small businesses, medium-sized organizations and divisions of large companies today announced that Jim McGeever, CFO of NetSuite, will present on Thursday, May 22, 2008, at 1:00pm (PDT) / 4:00pm (EDT) at the Wedbush Morgan Management Access Conference for Micro-Small-Mid-Cap Companies to be held at the Le Parker Meridien Hotel in New York City.

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An audio webcast of Mr. McGeever's presentation will be available on NetSuite's Investor Relations Web site at http://www.netsuite.com/investors.

About NetSuite

NetSuite Inc. is a leading vendor of on-demand, integrated business management software suites for small and midsized businesses. NetSuite enables companies to manage core business operations in a single system, which includes Accounting / Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and Ecommerce. NetSuite's patent-pending "real-time dashboard" technology provides an easy-to-use view into up-to-date, role-specific business information.

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CONTACT: Investors, IR@netsuite.com, or Media, Mei Li of NetSuite Inc.,
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Web site: http://www.netsuite.com/

NetDragon Announces its First Quarterly Results for 2008: Revenue soars 63.7% Over Same Period Last Year

HONG KONG, May 14 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- One of the leading game developers and operators in the PRC, NetDragon Websoft Inc. ("NetDragon" or the "Company", with its subsidiaries collectively the "Group"; Stock Code: 8288.HK), today reported its unaudited results for the three months ended 31 March 2008 (the "period under review"), representing its first quarterly results for 2008.

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Perfect World to Announce First Quarter 2008 Financial Results on May 19, 2008

BEIJING, China, May 14 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Perfect World Co., Ltd. (''Perfect World'' or the ''Company''), a leading online game developer and operator in China, today announces that it will release unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008, before the market opens on Monday, May 19, 2008.

The Company will host a corresponding conference call and live webcast at 8:00 am Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) the same day 8:00 pm Beijing time.

The dial-in details for the live conference call are as follows: -- U.S. Toll Free Number +1-866-713-8563 -- International dial-in number +1-617-597-5311 -- China Toll Free Number 10-800-130-0399 Passcode: PWRD

A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investors section of Perfect World's website at http://www.pwrd.com/ .

A telephone replay of the call will be available after the conclusion of the conference call through 10:00 am Eastern Daylight Time, May 27, 2008.

The dial-in details for the replay are as follows: -- U.S. Toll Free Number +1-888-286-8010 -- International dial-in number +1-617-801-6888 Passcode: 66682483 About Perfect World Co., Ltd. (http://www.pwrd.com/)

Perfect World Co., Ltd. is a leading online game developer and operator in China. Perfect World primarily develops three-dimensional (''3D'') online games based on the proprietary Angelica 3D game engine and game development platform. The Company's strong technology and creative game design capabilities, combined with extensive local knowledge and experience, enable it to frequently and rapidly introduce popular games that are designed to cater to changing customer preferences and market trends in China. The Company's current portfolio of self-developed online games includes 3D massively multiplayer online role playing games (''MMORPGs''): ''Perfect World,'' ''Legend of Martial Arts,'' ''Perfect World II,'' ''Zhu Xian,'' and ''Chi Bi;'' and a 3D casual game: ''Hot Dance Party.'' While most revenues are generated in China, the Company's games have been licensed to leading game operators in more than ten countries and regions. The Company plans to continue to explore new and innovative business models and remains deeply committed to maximizing shareholder value over time.

For further information, please contact: Perfect World Co., Ltd. Vivien Wang Investor Relations Officer Tel: +86-10-5885-1813 Fax: +86-10-5885-6899 Email: ir@pwrd.com Web: http://www.pwrd.com/ Christensen Investor Relations Peter Homstad Tel: +1-480-614-3026 Fax: +1-480-614-3033 Email: phomstad@christensenir.com Jung Chang Tel: +852-2117-0861 Fax: +852-2117-0869 Email: jchang@christensenir.com

Perfect World Co., Ltd.

CONTACT: Vivien Wang, Investor Relations Officer of Perfect World Co.,
Ltd., +86-10-5885-1813, or fax, +86-10-5885-6899, or ir@pwrd.com; or Peter
Homstad, +1-480-614-3026, or fax, +1-480-614-3033, or
phomstad@christensenir.com, Jung Chang, +852-2117-0861, or +852-2117-0869, or
jchang@christensenir.com, both of Christensen Investor Relations, for PWRD

Web Site: http://www.pwrd.com/