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Companies news of 2008-05-20 (page 6)

  • RADCOM to Join Nokia Siemens Networks Traffica Certification Program
  • MangoMOBILE Launches RFID Solution for Event MarketersAdvancement Boosts Value of Presence...
  • China Finance Online to Report Q1 2008 Financial Results on May 29, 2008
  • Cogo Group, Inc. to Present at Lehman Brothers Worldwide Wireless and Wireline Conference...
  • MIPS Technologies Unveils Silicon-Proven Hi-Fi Audio Playback IP With Lowest Power...
  • One of the World's Largest Independent Automotive Transmission Manufacturers Deploys...
  • Elbit Systems Reports Record First Quarter 2008 ResultsRecord Backlog of Order Over $4.9...
  • Alcatel-Lucent Supporting Relief Effort for Victims of Earthquake in China
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  • Cimatron Reports Record Revenues of $10.3 million in Q1 2008 on a non-GAAP Basis92%...
  • VUANCE Ltd. Announces Stock Purchase By ManagementCEO Uses Personal Funds to Purchase...
  • Alcatel-Lucent Supporting Relief Effort for Victims of Earthquake in China
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    RADCOM to Join Nokia Siemens Networks Traffica Certification Program

    TEL AVIV, Israel, May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- RADCOM, Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: RDCM), a leading provider of probe-based service assurance solutions, today announced that it has been chosen by Nokia Siemens Networks to join their Traffica certification program for probe vendors. As a result, RADCOM and Nokia Siemens Networks are now cooperating in joint marketing activities targeting Nokia Siemens Networks customers and accounts world wide.

    Under the Traffica program, Nokia Siemens Networks is enhancing its NetAct(TM) Traffica offering through the addition of a "harmonization layer" designed to improve network performance and operational efficiency in complex multi-vendor and multi-technology environments. The use of RADCOM's probes will provide the harmonization layer with a robust, real-time feed of network performance data from all network components, representing a consistent and reliable basis that brings accuracy and efficiency to service life-cycle management. In addition, as part of the program, Nokia Siemens Networks has signed OEM and reseller agreements with RADCOM.

    "Traffica certification is a concept where everybody wins: operators, certified probe vendors and Nokia Siemens Networks. Our service management solutions help operators to maximize customer experience in multi-technology, multi-vendor environments. NetAct Traffica provides operators with consistent information for decision-making, bringing accuracy and efficiency to their service life-cycle management," said Vesa Tuomisto, Head of Service Management Business Line, Operations and Business Software, Nokia Siemens Networks.

    "We are pleased to have been chosen by Nokia Siemens Networks and excited by the potential of our collaborative efforts," added David Ripstein, President and CEO of RADCOM. "As a major growth engine, RADCOM has been pursuing OEM relationships with the goal of enhancing our access to top-tier operators worldwide. The combination of our powerful probe-based technologies with Nokia Siemens Networks' NetAct(TM) Traffica is a winning solution that will help operators deliver highest-quality state-of-the-art services, giving them the differentiated offerings they need to increase their ARPUs and assure subscriber satisfaction."

    About Nokia Siemens Networks

    Nokia Siemens Networks is a leading global enabler of communications services. The company provides a complete, well-balanced product portfolio of mobile and fixed network infrastructure solutions and addresses the growing demand for services with 20,000 service professionals worldwide. Nokia Siemens Networks is one of the largest telecommunications infrastructure companies with operations in 150 countries. The company is headquartered in Espoo, Finland.

    http://www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com/ About RADCOM

    RADCOM develops, manufactures, markets and supports integrated probe-based service assurance solutions for communications service providers and equipment vendors. The Company specializes in Next Generation Cellular as well as IMS, Voice, Data and VoIP networks. Its solutions are used in the development and installation of network equipment and in the maintenance of operational networks. The Company's products facilitate fault management, network service performance monitoring and analysis, troubleshooting and pre-mediation. RADCOM's shares are listed on both the NASDAQ Capital Market and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange under the symbol RDCM. For more information, please visit http://www.radcom.com/.

    Risks Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

    Certain statements made herein that use the words "estimate," "project," "intend," "expect," "'believe" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those that may be expressed or implied by such statements, including, among others, changes in general economic and business conditions and specifically, decline in the demand for the Company's products, inability to timely develop and introduce new technologies, products and applications, and loss of market share and pressure on prices resulting from competition. For additional information regarding these and other risks and uncertainties associated with the Company's business, reference is made to the Company's reports filed from time to time with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake to revise or update any forward-looking statements for any reason.

    Contact: Jonathan Burgin CFO +972-3-645-5004 jonathanb@radcom.com

    RADCOM, Ltd.

    CONTACT: Contact: Jonathan Burgin, CFO, +972-3-645-5004,
    jonathanb@radcom.com




    MangoMOBILE Launches RFID Solution for Event MarketersAdvancement Boosts Value of Presence Marketing for Brands

    NEW YORK, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- MangoMOBILE, a leader in advanced mobile marketing solutions, announces the release of a suite of new RFID technology specifically developed to generate measurable solutions for event marketers and their clients.

    The turn-key solution utilizes proprietary software developed by MangoMOBILE combines handheld-networked computers, and Radio Frequency Identification chips integrated into a variety of wearable devices. This system dramatically improves event tracking, reporting, data-capture, and post-event communications, while significantly streamlining on-site operations.

    "Event marketers are constantly looking for new ways to increase measurable ROI," said Craig Connelly, President, GMR Marketing. "When deployed at a concert, event or other branded activation space, this system provides us with a scalable, non-intrusive, cost-effective method for keeping track of what a consumer does inside our foot print, and then provides the brand with both the intelligence and means to follow-up with highly targeted offers. We are very excited about MangoMOBILE's new product, and will be introducing it to our key clients at the earliest opportunity."

    MangoMOBILE's strategic expansion into RFID leverages the company's expertise in wireless technologies while complementing its core mobile marketing offerings, such as text-messaging campaigns, WAP / mobile website development, ringtone distribution and mobile advertising planning and buying.

    "What makes our RFID solution unique is how we've integrated it in with the rest of our mobile, online and CRM technology suite," Said TJ Person, President, MangoMOBILE. "So for instance, after a consumer attends an event, our automated system can push out a highly-customized text-message or email offer based on how the consumer chose to engage with the brand that day -- or even based on a broader set of historical data points associated with that consumer, market or demographic."

    "For the first time, event marketers can immediately act on a consumer's demonstrated interest in specific areas of a brand message or product line, effectively transforming what was once a passive marketing channel into an actionable, search-like medium. By providing this level of real-time accountability and data management, our system gives event marketers the tools needed to compete in a marketing climate increasingly dominated by digital channels."

    About MangoMOBILE(TM) (http://www.mangomobile.com/)

    MangoMOBILE(TM) is a full service digital marketing agency that combines strategic thinking, creative execution and cutting-edge technologies to connect consumers to the world's leading brands. Our long-term relationships in music, sports and entertainment shape our perspective and inform our mobile, online and CRM solutions. MangoMOBILE(TM) is headquartered in Plano, TX, and has offices in New York and Chicago.

    About The Radiate Group:

    The Radiate Group (http://www.radiategroup.com/), a global network of independently branded, best-in-class marketing service agencies, operates within the DAS Division (Diversified Agency Services) of the Omnicom Group Inc. . Radiate's agency partners specialize in delivering integrated marketing solutions for a variety of industries including sports, music, automotive, consumer goods and more. The Radiate network executes over 2,000 events per week and engages in over 50 million one-on-one consumer interactions annually. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL., with offices in North America, Europe and China.

    MangoMOBILE

    CONTACT: Theresa Page of MangoMOBILE, +1-972-473-2002,
    Theresa@mangomobile.com

    Web site: http://www.mangomobile.com/
    http://www.radiategroup.com/




    China Finance Online to Report Q1 2008 Financial Results on May 29, 2008

    BEIJING, May 20 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- China Finance Online Co. Limited , a leading Chinese online financial information, data and analytics provider, will announce its first quarter 2008 financial results on Thursday, May 29, 2008 after the close of the U.S. market.

    China Finance Online's management team will host a conference call at 9:00PM Eastern Time on May 29, 2008 (or 9:00AM May 30, 2008 in the Beijing/HK time zone) following the announcement.

    The dial-in details for the live conference call: U.S Toll Free Number +1-877-847-0047, Hong Kong Dial In Number +852-3006-8101, and France Toll Free Number 0800-910-584, Password for all regions: 4400.

    A replay of the conference call will be available from approximately 10:00PM Eastern Time on May 29, 2008 (or 10:00AM May 30, 2008 in the Beijing/HK time zone) to 10:00PM Eastern Time on June 05, 2008 (or 10:00AM June 06, 2008 in the Beijing/HK time zone). The dial-in details for the replay: U.S. Toll Free Number +1-877-847-0047, Hong Kong Dial In Number +852-3006-8101, and France Toll Free Number 0800-910-584, Access code for all regions: 037820.

    The conference call will be available on Webcast live and replay at: http://phx.corporate-ir.net/playerlink.zhtml?c=183451&s=wm&e=1852679 . The call will be archived for 12 months at this website.

    About China Finance Online Co. Limited

    China Finance Online Co. Limited is the market leader in providing online financial and listed company data, information and analytics in China. Through its websites, http://www.jrj.com/ and http://www.stockstar.com/ , the Company provides individual users with subscription-based service packages that integrate financial and listed company data, information and analytics from multiple sources with features and functions such as data and information search, retrieval, delivery, storage and analysis. These features and functions are delivered through proprietary software available by download, through internet or through mobile handsets. Through its subsidiary, Shenzhen Genius Information Technology Co. Ltd, the Company provides financial information database and analytics to institutional customers including domestic securities and investment firms. Through its subsidiary, Daily Growth Investment Company Limited, the Company provides securities brokerage services for stocks listed on Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

    For further information please contact: Investor Relations China Finance Online Co. Limited Tel: +86-10-5832-5288 Email: ir@jrj.com

    China Finance Online Co. Limited

    CONTACT: Investor Relations, China Finance Online Co. Limited, +86-10-
    5832-5288, ir@jrj.com

    Web site: http://www.jrj.com.cn/
    http://www.stockstar.com/
    http://www.jrj.com/
    http://phx.corporate-ir.net/playerlink.zhtml?c=183451&s=wm&e=1852679




    Cogo Group, Inc. to Present at Lehman Brothers Worldwide Wireless and Wireline Conference on May 28, 2008

    SHENZHEN, China, May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cogo Group, Inc. (f.k.a. Comtech Group, Inc.), a leading provider of customized design solutions for the technology manufacturing sector in China, today announced that Jeffrey Kang, Chairman and CEO, will present at Lehman Brothers Worldwide Wireless and Wireline Conference on Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at 3:30 p.m. at the Rendezvous Trianon of Hilton Hotel in New York City. An audio webcast of the presentation will be available live and for replay. It can be accessed from http://cc.talkpoint.com/LEHM002/052808a_jw/default.asp?entity=Comtech or the "Investor Relations" section of the company's website at http://www.comtech.com.cn/investorinfo.html . The replay will be available within 24 hours of the live presentation and will remain available for 90 days.

    The presentation will be 25 minutes followed by 5 minutes of Q&A. There will also be a 30 minute break out session in the Clinton Suite. During the presentation, Mr. Kang will elaborate on the company's new business opportunities such as auto electronics and green technology and discuss growth drivers for 2008. Throughout the day, Mr. Kang will be available for one-on-one meetings with analysts and investors. Participation or attendance to this conference is by invitation only. Please contact your Lehman representative.

    About Cogo Group, Inc.:

    Cogo Group, Inc. is a leading provider of customized module and subsystem design solutions in China. The Company believes it acts as a proxy to China's technology industry as it works with virtually all the major ODMs and OEMs in China. Cogo leverages these relationships and combines their IP to create designs that Cogo then sells to electronic manufacturers. These designs allow manufacturers to reduce their time to market for new products and ultimately increase sales. Cogo Group focuses on the digital media, mobile handset and telecommunications equipment end-markets for its customized design modules while also offering business and engineering services to its large telecom equipment vendor customers. Over the last eleven years, Cogo has grown its customer list to include more than 200 of the largest and most well known manufacturers across the mobile handset, telecom equipment and consumer markets in China, covering both multinational Chinese subsidiaries and Chinese domestic companies.

    Cogo Group, Inc.

    CONTACT: Cogo Investor Relations, H.K.: +852-2730-1518,
    U.S.: +1-646-291-8998, Fax: +86-755-2674-3522, communications@comtech.com.cn

    Web site: http://www.comtech.com.cn/




    MIPS Technologies Unveils Silicon-Proven Hi-Fi Audio Playback IP With Lowest Power Consumption AvailableAudio IP Offers High Performance, Maximum Battery Life, Low Risk for Next-Generation SoCs

    LISBON, Portugal, May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MIPS Technologies, Inc. , a leading provider of industry-standard architectures, processors and analog IP for digital consumer, home networking, wireless, communications and business applications, today announced that its Hi-Fi Audio Codec IP platform has achieved the world's lowest known power consumption for Hi-Fi audio playback, while reaching superior performance of 100dB dynamic range. The new CI7824sm Audio Codec sets a new standard for Hi-Fi performance at ultra low-power. Already silicon-proven in multiple processes and foundries, including TSMC 90nm, it is now also silicon-proven with first-pass success in Fujitsu 90nm.

    The new Audio Codec IP achieves an impressive 100dB dynamic range and -93dB THD while consuming only 7.8mW power when playing back through stereo line outputs at 48kHz. Further power savings of 5.5mW can be achieved by lowering the supply to 2.5V while keeping the performance at 97.5dB dynamic range and -90dB THD. This is the lowest known power consumption for above-96dB rated performance. The product also features one of the richest set of audio functions available, including phantom ground, microphone bias, clock generation with built-in audio PLL and dual loudspeakers-making it the perfect choice for applications requiring the highest Hi-Fi audio performance at the lowest area and cost.

    MIPS' Hi-Fi Audio IP is the world's first true above-96dB Hi-Fi quality, ultra low-power and compact audio IP to be silicon-proven in deep submicron processes, enabling SoC developers to dramatically reduce risk, cost and time-to-market. The IP platform maximizes battery life in next-generation consumer electronic devices with audio functionality, including CDs, mini-disks, multi-format and DVD players and recorders, PMPs, PDAs and GPS handheld devices, as well as cellular and smart phones. MIPS Technologies' Audio Solutions are among the most complete and high-performing family of portable, easy-to-integrate audio IP cores on the market, and are available at major foundries across multiple process technologies.

    "As system developers continue to embrace analog audio IP as opposed to standalone chips in response to short product life cycles and demand for continuous innovation, MIPS is at the leading edge of technology with proven IP that is easy to integrate onto an SoC or SiP," said Nuno Ramalho, vice president of Audio and Power Solutions, Analog Business Group, MIPS Technologies. "We have invested considerable resources over the years to develop unique audio functionality and reach high performance levels to enable de facto competitive differentiation. Silicon-proven in leading foundries and processes, our Audio IP platform dramatically reduces customer risk."

    About MIPS Technologies, Inc.

    MIPS Technologies, Inc. (NasdaqGS: MIPS) is the world's second largest semiconductor design IP company and the number one analog IP company worldwide. With more than 250 customers around the globe, MIPS Technologies is the only company that provides a combined portfolio of processors, analog IP and software tools for the embedded market. The company powers some of the world's most popular products for the digital entertainment, home networking, wireless, and portable media markets-including broadband devices from Linksys, DTVs and digital consumer devices from Sony, DVD recordable devices from Pioneer, digital set-top boxes from Motorola, network routers from Cisco, 32-bit microcontrollers from Microchip Technology and laser printers from Hewlett-Packard. Founded in 1998, MIPS Technologies is headquartered in Mountain View, California, with offices worldwide. For more information, contact (650) 567-5000 or visit http://www.mips.com/.

    MIPS is a trademark or registered trademark in the United States and other countries of MIPS Technologies, Inc. Chipidea is a trademark or registered trademark in the United States and other countries of Chipidea-Microelectronica, S.A., Inc. All other trademarks referred to herein are the property of their respective owners.

    MIPS Technologies, Inc.

    CONTACT: Jen Bernier, +1-650-567-5178, jenb@mips.com, or Ana Leal,
    +351 21 033 63 00, aileal@mips.com, both of MIPS Technologies, Inc.

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




    One of the World's Largest Independent Automotive Transmission Manufacturers Deploys WhereNet Material Flow System to Automate Parts Replenishment at Two- Million Square Foot Assembly PlantNew Software Manages Consumption-Based Demand Across the Supply Chain, Streamlining Lean Manufacturing and Increasing Productivity

    COLOGNE, Germany and SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- WhereNet Corp., a Zebra Technologies company and the leader in wireless solutions for tracking and managing enterprise assets, announced today that GETRAG FORD Transmissions, one of the largest manufacturers of automotive transmissions in the world, has deployed WhereNet's new Material Flow- Replenishment(TM) System at its two-million square foot assembly plant in Cologne, Germany to automate parts replenishment processes as part of the company's lean manufacturing initiative.

    Implemented in less than 90 days, the WhereNet system plays a critical role in managing a very complex manufacturing environment as the GETRAG FORD Transmissions Cologne facility makes six different transmission varieties for global brands including Ford, Mazda and Volvo. The Cologne factory produces more than one million transmissions annually for automotive manufacturers in Argentina, China, Europe, Japan, South Africa, Taiwan, the Philippines, and the United States.

    GETRAG FORD Transmissions is one of the first automotive industry manufacturers to use WhereNet's Material Flow-Replenishment System, which combines business intelligence with real-time location and consumption-based demand data. The flexible parts replenishment solution tracks the exact time of every part request, automatically prioritizes the requests, and sends instructions to material handling drivers -- whose vehicles are equipped with vehicle-mounted Wi-Fi terminals -- telling them where to pick up and deliver the parts. The system promptly alerts both the manufacturer and suppliers when parts are needed on the assembly line, resulting in a synchronous material flow across the supply chain, reduced inventory, and higher productivity.

    Running in German and offered in 15 other languages, the WhereNet system at GETRAG FORD Transmissions consists of the Material Flow-Replenishment application; a wireless messaging infrastructure of 220 active RFID WhereCall(TM) buttons, each of which is uniquely associated with a part number on the assembly line; a network of 12 wireless WhereLAN(TM) location sensors; and five Akerstroms (recently acquired by LXE, an EMS Technologies, Inc. company) rugged, mobile computers, which are mounted on the forklifts.

    "The WhereNet material flow system moves us a long way toward our ultimate goal of a completely forklift-less production operation, as we are now operating leaner than ever before," said Ralf Vierkotten, Supervisor, Logistics and Material Handling, GETRAG FORD Transmissions. "Production-line employees no longer need to leave their workstation to help search for parts or to help material control determine the correct part; all they have to do is push a WhereCall active RFID button, and the system notifies all the required parties -- from the line side to the forklift driver to the internal warehouse -- that more parts are needed. This 'intelligent' automated system supports our lean manufacturing processes as we benefit from real-time inventory consumption and can execute replenishment orders just in time."

    Among the benefits GETRAG FORD Transmissions expects to gain from the WhereNet Material Flow-Replenishment System are:

    * Up to 20 percent improvement in labor productivity * A one-third reduction in daily forklift trips * A decrease in on-hand inventory from local suppliers from seven days to two days, resulting in lower inventory carrying costs (a savings of more than $750,000), and a reduction in handling and storage costs * Improved floor space utilization for storage of parts * Increased visibility of plant floor demand * Almost complete elimination of line downtime due to parts shortages

    Based on the success of this initial implementation, GETRAG FORD Transmissions is planning the rollout of the second phase of the project at its Cologne factory, as well as expansion at other facilities.

    Material Flow Supply Chain Execution System Benefits Multiple Partners

    WhereNet's Material Flow-Replenishment System controls the routing of material not only throughout the assembly plant, but also across the supply chain. The system's Supplier Portal allows suppliers to receive real-time demand signals and ship parts from within the portal based on that demand. The system manages the synchronous flow of parts from the supplier to the dock door at the plant, from the plant's warehouse to the staging lane, and ultimately to the appropriate assembly-line operator.

    "We are proud to add GETRAG FORD Transmissions to our list of automotive customers," said Tom Bacon, general manager, manufacturing and government business, Zebra Enterprise Solutions. "Our new Material Flow-Replenishment System is taking lean, flexible manufacturing to a new level by enabling synchronous material flow from tier-one suppliers to the assembly line. We will continue to expand in this area by adding more asset management applications for equipment, trailer, container and part tracking, to provide our customers with even better visibility and execution across the supply chain."

    About GETRAG FORD Transmissions

    GETRAG FORD Transmissions is a member of the GETRAG Corporate Group, which is one of the largest independent automotive transmission and drivetrain systems manufacturers worldwide, with approximately 13,600 employees at 25 locations. The company's headquarters is in Untergruppenbach, Germany. The group develops technical solutions for the automotive industry, featuring a wide product range of transmission systems and powertrain components for passenger cars, SUVs, motorbikes, and light commercial vehicles. In 2007, the Group reached a turnover of around 2.6 billion Euros.

    About WhereNet Corp.

    A Zebra Technologies company, WhereNet is the first company to deliver a single wireless location and communication infrastructure that reliably and cost-effectively manages valuable mobile resources and can deliver a complete return on investment within 6-12 months. Based on patented, standards- compliant technology resulting from a collective 100+ years of development, the WhereNet active RFID, real-time locating system solutions enable companies such as APL, BMW, Ford Motor Company, and NYK Logistics and facilities like Tobyhanna Army Depot to reduce inventory, lower operating costs, and improve operations. The company has received the Henry Ford Technology Award; was recognized for strong ROI by Computerworld magazine; was ranked among the top 10 in the InfoWorld 100; and has been recognized as a wireless innovator by Forrester Research, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies, Plant Engineering, and Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazines. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, WhereNet has offices throughout the United States, as well as in Europe and Asia. For more information, visit the WhereNet web site at http://www.wherenet.com/ or call 408-845-8500 (in the U.S.), +32 3 286 84 50 (in Europe), or +86 21 51758558 (in Asia). Information about Zebra bar code, card and RFID products can be found at http://www.zebra.com/.

    WhereNet is a registered trademark, and Material Flow-Replenishment, WhereCall, and WhereLAN are trademarks of WhereNet Corp. All other brands, products, or service names are or may be trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.

    WhereNet Corp.

    CONTACT: Ross Perich of Trainer Communications, +1-925-556-5463,
    wn@trainercomm.com, for WhereNet Corp.; or Orlando De Bruce of WhereNet Corp.,
    +1-510-267-5052, pr@navis.com

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




    Elbit Systems Reports Record First Quarter 2008 ResultsRecord Backlog of Order Over $4.9 BillionRevenues Increased by 52.6% YoY to $616.1 MillionNet Profit Increased by 68.3% YoY to $32.2 Million

    HAIFA, Israel, May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Elbit Systems Ltd. (the "Company") , the international defense company, today reported its consolidated results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008.

    (http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080408/300441)

    The Company's backlog of orders as of March 31, 2008 totaled $4,922 million, as compared with $4,624 million as of December 31, 2007. Approximately 68% of the backlog relates to orders outside of Israel. Approximately 69% of the Company's backlog as of March 31, 2008, is scheduled to be performed during the upcoming three quarters of 2008 and during 2009.

    Consolidated revenues for the first quarter of 2008 increased by 52.6% to $616.1 million, from $403.6 million in the first quarter of 2007. The first quarter of 2007 results did not include the revenues of Tadiran Communications Ltd., which were consolidated beginning in May 2007.

    Gross profit for the first quarter of 2008 increased by 62.6% to $168.4 million (27.3% of revenues), as compared with gross profit of $103.5 million (25.7% of revenues) in the first quarter of 2007.

    Consolidated net income for the first quarter of 2008 increased by 68.3% to $32.2 million (5.2% of revenues), as compared with $19.1 million (4.7% of revenues) in the first quarter of 2007. Diluted earnings per share for the first quarter of 2008 were $0.75, as compared with $0.45 for the first quarter of 2007.

    Operating Cash flow during the first quarter of 2008 was $65.2 million, as compared to $86.8 million in the first quarter of 2007.

    The President and CEO of Elbit Systems, Joseph Ackerman, commented: "I am pleased to report another quarter of strong growth with record financial results. We also had a record quarter of over $914 million in bookings, enabling our backlog to reach just shy of the $5 billion milestone."

    Continued Mr. Ackerman, "Our margins reflect a number of factors including efficiency processes in the Company, as part of the synergy with recently acquired companies. Our acquisition policy has proved it successful and has contributed to a larger scale and broader product offering to customers, enabling us to win more strategic and larger contracts, and helping us to further expand our network of customers and business partners. We continue to globalize our business with 80% of our revenues from outside Israel, and we now have presence in many important and diversified geographic regions, with a broad product portfolio for the evolving needs of the defense electronics, homeland security and commercial aviation industries."

    The Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.20 per share for the first quarter of 2008. The dividend's record date is June 3, 2008, and the dividend will be paid on June 16, 2008, net of taxes and levies, at the rate of 16.29%.

    Conference Call

    The Company will also be hosting a conference call today, Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 09:00 am ET. On the call, management will review and discuss its first quarter 2008 results and will be available to answer questions.

    To participate, please call one of the following teleconferencing numbers. Please begin placing your calls at least 10 minutes before the conference call commences. If you are unable to connect using the toll-free numbers, please try the international dial-in number.

    US Dial-in Numbers: 1 888 407 2553 UK Dial-in Number: 0 800 917 9141 ISRAEL Dial-in Number: 03 918 0610 INTERNATIONAL Dial-in Number: +972 3 918 0610 at: 09:00 am Eastern Time; 6:00 am Pacific Time; 2:00 pm UK time and 4:00 pm Israel time

    This call will be broadcast live on Elbit Systems' web-site at http://www.elbitsystems.com/. An online replay will be available from 24 hours after the call ends.

    Alternatively, for two days following the end of the call, investors will be able to dial a replay number to listen to the call. The dial-in numbers: +1-888-254-7270 (US); or +972-3-925-5929 (Israel and International).

    About Elbit Systems Ltd.

    Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international defense electronics company engaged in a wide range of defense-related programs throughout the world. The Company, which includes Elbit Systems and its subsidiaries, operates in the areas of aerospace, land and naval systems, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance ("C4ISR"), unmanned air vehicle (UAV) systems, advanced electro-optics, electro-optic space systems, EW suites, airborne warning systems, ELINT systems, data links and military communications systems and radios. The Company also focuses on the upgrading of existing military platforms and developing new technologies for defense, homeland security and commercial aviation applications.

    This press release contains forward-looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) regarding Elbit Systems Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries (collectively the Company), to the extent such statements do not relate to historical or current fact. Forward Looking Statements are based on management's expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions. Forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks and uncertainties, which are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual future results, performance and trends may differ materially from these forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, including, without limitation: scope and length of customer contracts;governmental regulations and approvals; changes in governmental budgeting priorities; general market, political and economic conditions in the countries in which the Company operates or sells, including Israel and the United States among others; differences in anticipated and actual program performance, including the ability to perform under long-term fixed-price contracts; and the outcome of legal and/or regulatory proceedings. The factors listed above are not all-inclusive, and further information is contained in Elbit Systems Ltd.'s latest annual report on Form 20-F, which is on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release. The Company does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements.

    ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousand of US Dollars) March 31 December 31 2008 2007 Unaudited Audited Assets Current Assets: Cash and short term deposits 357,267 373,955 Trade receivable and others 598,819 569,533 Inventories, net of customer advances 519,531 480,603 Total current assets 1,475,617 1,424,091 Affiliated Companies & other Investments 66,270 66,161 Long-term receivables & others 308,433 309,991 Fixed Assets, net 359,741 350,514 Other assets, net 621,082 630,735 2,831,143 2,781,492 Liabilities and Shareholders Equity Current liabilities 1,321,448 1,267,945 Long-term liabilities 920,834 957,200 Minority Interest 30,576 20,085 Shareholders equity 558,285 536,262 2,831,143 2,781,492 ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (In thousand of US Dollars, except for per share amounts) Three Months Ended Year Ended March 31 December 31 2008 2007 2007 Unaudited Audited Revenues 616,063 403,600 1,981,761 Cost of revenues 447,710 300,062 1,454,913 Restructuirng expenses - - 10,482 Gross Profit 168,353 103,538 516,366 Research and development expenses, net 38,035 24,093 126,995 Marketing and selling expenses 49,664 32,371 157,411 General and administrative expenses 32,149 20,318 107,447 Acquired IPR&D - - 16,560 Total operating expenses 119,848 76,782 408,413 Operating income 48,505 26,756 107,953 Financial expenses, net (4,600) (2,928) (19,329) Other income, net 4,096 113 368 Income before taxes on income 48,001 23,941 88,992 Taxed on income 7,922 6,733 13,810 40,079 17,208 75,182 Equity in net earnings of affiliated companies and partnership 2,565 3,400 14,565 Minority interests in earnings of subsidiaries (10,491) (1,509) (13,038) Net income 32,153 19,099 76,709 Earnings per share Basic net earnings per share 0.76 0.45 1.82 Diluted net earnings per share 0.75 0.45 1.81 Company Contact: Joseph Gaspar, Executive VP & CFO Dalia Rosen, Head of Corporate Communications Elbit Systems Ltd. Tel: +972-4 831-6663 Fax: +972-4-831-6944 E-mail: j.gaspar@elbitsystems.com / Dalia.rosen@elbitsystems.com IR Contact: Ehud Helft / Kenny Green GK Investor Relations Tel: +1-646-201-9246 E-mail:info@gkir.com

    Elbit Systems Ltd

    CONTACT: Company Contact: Joseph Gaspar, Executive VP & CFO, Dalia
    Rosen, Head of Corporate Communications, Elbit Systems Ltd., Tel:
    +972-4-831-6663, Fax: +972-4-831-6944, E-mail: j.gaspar@elbitsystems.com




    Alcatel-Lucent Supporting Relief Effort for Victims of Earthquake in China

    PARIS, May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) is actively involved in supporting relief efforts for the victims of the massive earthquake in China. Teams of employees have begun to repair the communications infrastructure helping restore vital communications to the areas impacted by the earthquake.

    "This is the moment to demonstrate social responsibility with real actions. Our hearts go out to the victims of this tragic event and the suffering they are enduring. We are sparing no efforts to fix and restore the communication network in the earthquake-hit areas." said Olivia Qiu, President of Alcatel Shanghai Bell, Alcatel-Lucent's flagship company in China. "We are very fortunate that none of our employees located near the earthquake epicentre were hurt and they have been part of the teams working to help the affected area recover as quickly as possible."

    The company has about 500 employees in Chengdu, which is 159 kilometres from the epicentre, and about 10,000 employees in all of China.

    As soon as the news about the earthquake broke, Alcatel Shanghai Bell established a 24-hour emergency response team to support customers with disaster response and network recovery efforts. Employees have focused on urgent repair work to restore the communication infrastructure, which should further aid other relief efforts. In the Sichuan province - the hardest-hit region - the transmission networks for several operators were seriously damaged and one of the first steps employees took was to transfer transmission equipment into tents to better protect them against aftershocks.

    On May 15, Alcatel Shanghai Bell helped one service provider repair the first fixed line into the city of Deyang, within a day after the main road into the city was cleared. Alcatel Shanghai Bell was able to restore service to nearly 3,100 lines, helping improve communications capabilities at the earthquake's epicentre.

    Close to 100 Alcatel Shanghai Bell employees have been devoted full time to the restoration work. The first batch of equipment needed to restore communications, such as base stations, optical transmission, ADSL and routers, weighing some 35 tons in total, was shipped to the epicentre by the end of last week by Alcatel Shanghai Bell.

    "By helping to restore the communications infrastructure as quickly as possible, we think that will help all other aid work as well," said Frederic Rose, President of Alcatel-Lucent activities in Europe, Asia and Africa. "A robust communications infrastructure is vital to any country, and never more so in a time of crisis such as this. The people of Alcatel-Lucent are grateful to be able to assist the people of China during this difficult time."

    Alcatel-Lucent has also donated more than 5 million RMB so far. The company's philanthropic arm, the Alcatel-Lucent Foundation, donated USD150,000 to support the relief efforts helping the victims of last week's devastating earthquake in China. The money, the equivalent of 1 million RMB, will be distributed by the International Red Cross. Alcatel Shanghai Bell, has made an additional contribution of 2 million RMB through China Red Cross.

    The employees of Alcatel Shanghai Bell and other Alcatel-Lucent entities are also donating money to help victims. The amount accumulated so far is approaching 4 million RMB.

    About the Alcatel-Lucent Foundation

    The Alcatel-Lucent Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Alcatel-Lucent and it leads the company's charitable activities. With a focus on education and volunteerism, the Foundation's mission is to support the commitment of Alcatel-Lucent to social responsibility by serving and enhancing the communities where its employees and customers live and work. For more information on the Alcatel-Lucent Foundation, visit http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/foundation.

    About Alcatel-Lucent

    Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) provides solutions that enable service providers, enterprise and governments worldwide, to deliver voice, data and video communication services to end-users. As a leader in fixed, mobile and converged broadband networking, IP technologies, applications and services, Alcatel-Lucent offers the end-to-end solutions that enable compelling communications services for people at home, at work and on the move. With operations in more than 130 countries, Alcatel-Lucent is a local partner with global reach. The company has the most experienced global services team in the industry, and one of the largest research, technology and innovation organisations in the telecommunications industry. Alcatel-Lucent achieved revenues of Euro 17.8 billion in 2007 and is incorporated in France, with executive offices located in Paris. For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on the Internet: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/

    Alcatel-Lucent

    CONTACT: Alcatel-Lucent Press Contacts: Regine Coqueran, Tel:
    +33-1-40-76-49-24, regine.coqueran@alcatel-lucent.com. Mary Ward, Tel:
    +1-908-582-7658, mary.ward@alcatel-lucent.com. Alcatel-Lucent Investor
    Relations, Remi Thomas, Tel: +33-1-40-76-50-61,
    remi.thomas@alcatel-lucent.com, John DeBono, Tel: +1-908-582-7793,
    debono@alcatel-lucent.com, Tony Lucido, Tel: +33-1-40-76-49-80,
    alucido@alcatel-lucent.com, Don Sweeney, Tel: +1-908-582-6153,
    dsweeney@alcatel-lucent.com




    Sapiens Announces Q1 2008 ResultsCompany Continues to Improve Performance for the Sixth Consecutive Quarter

    CARY, North Carolina, May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sapiens International Corporation N.V. , a member of the Emblaze/Formula Group , announces today its results of operations for the first quarter of 2008.

    Highlights for Q1 2008 - $423,000 Operating Profit, a significant increase of 41% from the fourth quarter of 2007 - Sixth consecutive quarter of Operating Profit - Approximately $400,000 Cash Flow from Operations, following upon the positive Cash Flow from Operations in 2007 - Revenue of $10.5 million, a 3.1% increase from the fourth quarter of 2007 - Signed a major agreement, for $1 million, in Japan - Increased pipeline of potential deals with major customers - Repurchase of Debentures in Q1 2008 of $2.1 million - The increase in Financial Expenses is due to the devaluation of the US Dollar vs. the New Israeli Shekel U.S. GAAP

    - Operating Profit of $423,000, a 184% increase from the first quarter of 2007 and a significant increase of 41% from the fourth quarter of 2007

    Non-GAAP

    - Operating Profit of $522,000, a turn around from the Operating Loss of $2,000 in the First Quarter of 2007, and a significant increase of 35% from $386,000 in the Fourth Quarter of 2007

    U.S. GAAP results include amortization of capitalized software developments, capitalization of software development costs, and stock-based compensation expenses.

    Reconciliation between U.S. GAAP and Non-GAAP results is summarized in the following table. For a complete reconciliation, please refer to the tables at the end of this release.

    U.S. Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts For the three months ended 03/31/2008 03/31/2007 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) U.S. GAAP Revenues 10,491 11,007 Operating profit 423 149 Net loss (1,200) (405) Basic and diluted loss per share (0.06) (0.03) Non-GAAP Revenues 10,491 11,007 Operating profit (loss) 522 (2) Net loss (1,101) (556) Basic and diluted loss per share (0.05) (0.04)

    Roni Al-Dor, President and CEO, commented, "We report our sixth consecutive quarter of operating profit. We also report approximately $400,000 positive cash flow from operations for the first quarter of 2008. We are now benefitting from our past activities to increase efficiencies at each of our subsidiaries. We have stabilized our ship and are sailing forward. We have increased our lead generation and face several promising opportunities that we expect will become signed agreement in 2008. Due to the devaluation of the US Dollar against the New Israeli Shekel, we had an increase in finance expenses which created an increase in our Net Loss."

    Mr. Al-Dor added, "We thank our customers, our investors and our employees for the good news we report today. We believe that our positive trend will continue and that we will have more good news to report to you in the future."

    Comment Regarding Non-GAAP

    Sapiens' management believes that the presentation of non-GAAP measures can enhance the understanding of the company's ongoing economic performance, and provides useful information to investors regarding financial and business trends relating to the company's financial condition and results of operations. Sapiens therefore uses internally the non-GAAP information to evaluate and manage the Company's operations.

    This non-GAAP financial measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative for, generally accepted accounting principles and may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. Sapiens believes that non-GAAP financial measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the amounts associated with Sapiens' results of operations as determined in accordance with GAAP and that these measures should only be used to evaluate Sapiens' results of operations in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP measures.

    Please refer to the Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Results at the end of this release.

    About Sapiens International

    Sapiens International Corporation N.V. (Nasdaq and TASE: SPNS), a member of Formula Group , which is a member of the Emblaze Group is a leading global provider of proven IT solutions that modernize business processes and enable insurance organizations to adapt quickly to change. Sapiens' innovative solutions are widely recognized for their ability to cost-effectively align IT with the business demands for speed, flexibility and efficiency. Sapiens operates through its subsidiaries in North America, the United Kingdom, EMEA and Asia Pacific, and has partnerships with market leaders such as IBM and EDS. Sapiens' clients include AXA, ING, Liverpool Victoria, Menora Mivtachim, Norwich Union, Occidental Fire & Casualty, OneBeacon, Principal Financial Group, Santam and Texas Farm Bureau among others. For more information, please visit http://www.sapiens.com/.

    Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this release are forward-looking statements that are dependent on certain risks and uncertainties, including such factors, among others, as market acceptance, market demand, pricing, changing regulatory environment, changing economic conditions, risks in new product and service development, the effect of the Company's accounting policies, specific system configurations and software needs of individual customers and other risk factors detailed in the Company's SEC filings.

    SAPIENS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION N.V. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (U.S. Dollars in thousands) 03/31/2008 12/31/2007 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Assets Cash and cash equivalents $10,523 $13,125 Trade receivables, net 8,722 7,549 Other current assets 1,810 1,835 Total current assets 21,055 22,509 Property and equipment, net 1,158 1,219 Other assets, net 29,731 28,804 Total assets $ 51,944 $ 52,532 Liabilities and shareholders' equity Short-term bank credit and current maturities of long-term debt and convertible debentures $8,184 $9,456 Trade payables 1,481 1,088 Other liabilities and accrued expenses 9,292 8,375 Deferred revenue 4,322 4,203 Total current liabilities 23,279 23,122 Long-term debt and other long-term liabilities 1,450 1,132 Convertible debentures 5,440 6,428 Shareholders' equity 21,775 21,850 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 51,944 $ 52,532 SAPIENS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION N.V. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (U.S. Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) For the three months ended 03/31/2008 03/31/2007 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Revenues $ 10,491 $ 11,007 Cost of revenues $ 6,256 $ 7,076 Gross Profit 4,235 3,931 Operating expenses Research and development, net $ 790 $ 490 Selling, marketing, general and administrative (a) $ 3,022 $ 3,292 Operating Profit 423 149 Financial expenses, net $ 1,183 $ 424 Other expenses, net (b) $ 440 $ 130 Net Loss $ 1,200 $ 405 Basic and diluted loss per share (c) $ 0.06 $ 0.03 Weighted average shares used to compute - basic and diluted loss per share (c) 21,550 14,854 Note

    a: Certain prior year's amounts have been reclassified and corrected to conform with current year presentation

    b: Includes taxes, equity losses, minority interest and capital losses due to repurchase of debentures.

    c: Due to the net loss in the three month period ended March 31, 2007 and 2008 the inclusion of dilutive securities would be antidilutive.

    SAPIENS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION N.V. Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP results (U.S. Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) For the three months ended 03/31/2008 03/31/2007 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) GAAP operating profit 423 149 Amortization of intangibles 960 1,183 Capitalization of software development (876) (1,341) Stock-based compensation 15 7 Total adjustments to GAAP 99 (151) Non-GAAP operating profit (loss) 522 (2) GAAP net loss (1,200) (405) Total adjustments to GAAP as above 99 (151) Non-GAAP net loss (1,101) (556) Non-GAAP basic loss per share (0.05) (0.04) Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing basic net loss per ordinary share 21,550 14,854 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Roni Giladi Roni Al-Dor Chief Financial Officer Chief Executive Officer Sapiens International Sapiens International Tel: +972-8-938-2721 Tel: +972-8-938-2721 E-mail: IR.Sapiens@sapiens.com E-mail: IR.Sapiens@sapiens.com

    Sapiens International Corporation

    CONTACT: Roni Giladi, Chief Financial Officer, Sapiens International,
    Tel: +972-8-938-2721, E-mail: IR.Sapiens@sapiens.com; Roni Al-Dor, Chief
    Executive Officer, Sapiens International, Tel: +972-8-938-2721, E-mail:
    IR.Sapiens@sapiens.com




    Cimatron Reports Record Revenues of $10.3 million in Q1 2008 on a non-GAAP Basis92% Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth on a non-GAAP Basis, 88% Revenue Growth on a GAAP BasisNon-GAAP Net Income of $235 Thousand, GAAP net Loss of $(298) Thousand

    GIVAT SHMUEL, Israel, May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cimatron Limited , a leading provider of integrated CAD/CAM solutions for the toolmaking and manufacturing industries, today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2008.

    Following the merger and acquisition transactions with Gibbs in early 2008 and with Microsystem in 2007, Cimatron's results in the first quarter of 2008 consolidate Gibbs' financials for the first time and consolidate Microsystem's results for the first time in a first calendar quarter.

    In addition, following these transactions, and due to business combination accounting rules that have a significant impact on Cimatron's financial results, Cimatron is, for the first time, also reporting non-GAAP financial data.

    Financial Highlights:

    Revenues on a GAAP basis for the first quarter of 2008 increased 88% to $10 million, as compared to $5.3 million in the first quarter of 2007. The increase was attributed both to organic growth and to the consolidation of Microsystem's and Gibbs' results.

    Gross Income on a GAAP basis for the first quarter of 2008 was $8 million as compared to $4.5 million in the same period in 2007. Gross margin in the first quarter was 80%, compared to 84% in Q1 2007. The decrease in gross margin is mainly attributed to business combination accounting rules, and as expected, to Microsystem's lower margins on third party hardware products sales as compared to the margins on Cimatron sales.

    Operating Loss on a GAAP basis in the first quarter of 2008 was $(218) thousand, compared to an operating income of $113 thousand in the first quarter of 2007.

    Net Loss for the quarter on a GAAP basis was $(298) thousand, or $(0.03) per diluted share, compared to a net income of $181 thousand, or $0.02 per diluted share recorded in the same quarter of 2007.

    Revenues on a non-GAAP basis for the first quarter of 2008 increased 92% to $10.3 million, as compared to $5.3 million in the first quarter of 2007.

    Gross Income on a non-GAAP basis for the first quarter of 2008 was $8.4 million as compared to $4.5 million in the same period in 2007. Gross margin on a non-GAAP basis in the first quarter of 2008 was 82%, compared to 84% in Q1 2007.

    Operating Income on a non-GAAP basis in the first quarter of 2008 was $277 thousand, as compared to non-GAAP operating income of $123 thousand in the first quarter of 2007.

    Net Income on a non-GAAP basis in the first quarter of 2008 was $235 thousand, or $0.02 per diluted share, as compared to non-GAAP net income of $191 thousand, or $0.02 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2007.

    Commenting on the results, Danny Haran, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cimatron, said, "We are pleased to show year-over- year revenue growth as a result of organic growth and the addition of Microsystem and Gibbs. The Gibbs merger process is well underway, as Cimatron's global distribution network has broadened its offering with GibbsCAM solutions, and currently starting initial GibbsCAM sales.

    During the first quarter of 2008 we have kept our business momentum, still, the strong devaluation of the US Dollar against the New Israeli Shekel resulted in a 20% increase in the costs of our Israeli operations in Q1 2008, as compared to Q1 2007. This devaluation effect was only partially offset by the more favorable Dollar to Euro exchange rate.

    We are taking cost control measures to counter the weak Dollar effect on our financial results and expect to see the benefits of such measures during 2008."

    Reconciliation between results on a GAAP and Non-GAAP basis is provided in a table immediately following the Consolidated Statements of Operation (Non-GAAP basis). Non-GAAP financial measures consist of GAAP financial measures adjusted to include recognition of deferred revenues of acquired companies and to exclude amortization of acquired intangible assets and deferred income tax, as well as certain business combination accounting entries. The purpose of such adjustments is to give an indication of our performance exclusive of non-GAAP charges and other items that are considered by management to be outside our core operating results. Our non-GAAP financial measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP measures, and should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP.

    Our management regularly uses our supplemental non-GAAP financial measures internally to understand, manage and evaluate our business and make operating decisions. We believe that these non- GAAP measures help investors to understand our current and future operating cash flow and performance, especially as our two most recent acquisitions have resulted in amortization and non-cash items that have had a material impact on our GAAP profits. These non-GAAP financial measures may differ materially from the non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies.

    Conference Call

    Cimatron's management will host a conference call with the investment community today, May 20th, 2008, at 9:00 EST, 16:00 Israel time.

    To participate, please call one of the following teleconferencing numbers. Please begin placing your call at least 5 minutes before the conference call commences.

    USA: +1-888-668-9141 Israel: 03-9180609 International: +972-3-9180609

    For those unable to listen to the live call, a replay of the call will be available from the day after the call under the investor relations section of Cimatron's website, at: http://www.cimatron.com/

    About Cimatron

    With over 25 years of experience and more than 40,000 installations worldwide, Cimatron is a leading provider of integrated, CAD/CAM solutions for mold, tool and die makers as well as manufacturers of discrete parts. Cimatron is committed to providing comprehensive, cost-effective solutions that streamline manufacturing cycles, enable collaboration with outside vendors, and ultimately shorten product delivery time.

    The Cimatron product line includes the CimatronE and GibbsCAM brands with solutions for mold design, die design, electrodes design, 2.5 to 5 axes milling, wire EDM, turn, Mill-turn, rotary milling, multi-task machining, and tombstone machining. Cimatron's subsidiaries and extensive distribution network serve and support customers in the automotive, aerospace, medical, consumer plastics, electronics, and other industries in over 40 countries worldwide.

    Cimatron is publicly traded on the NASDAQ exchange under the symbol CIMT. For more information, please visit the company web site at: http://www.cimatron.com/.

    Safe Harbor Statement

    This press release includes forward looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act Of 1995, which are subject to risk and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. Such statements may relate to the company's plans, objectives and expected financial and operating results. The words "may," "could," "would," "will," "believe," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan," and similar expressions or variations thereof are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of the future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the company's ability to control. The risks and uncertainties that may affect forward looking statements include, but are not limited to: currency fluctuations, global economic and political conditions, marketing demand for Cimatron products and services, long sales cycle, new product development, assimilating future acquisitions, maintaining relationships with customers and partners, and increased competition. For more details about the risks and uncertainties of the business, refer to the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchanges Commission. The company cannot assess the impact of or the extent to which any single factor or risk, or combination of them, may cause. Cimatron undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

    CIMATRON LIMITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (US Dollars in thousands) Three months ended March 31, 2008 2007 Total revenue 10,006 5,333 Total cost of revenue 1,994 871 Gross profit 8,012 4,462 Research and development expenses, net 1,757 1,096 Selling, general and administrative expenses 6,473 3,253 Operating income (218) 113 Financial Income (expenses), net. (45) 69 Taxes on Income (41) (2) Other 6 1 Net income $ (298) $ 181 Net income per share - basic and diluated $ (0.03) $ 0.02 Weighted average number of shares outstanding Basic EPS (in thousands) 9,357 7,835 Diluted EPS (in thousands) 9,462 7,835 CIMATRON LIMITED RECONCILIATION BETWEEN GAAP AND NON-GAAP INFORMATION (US Dollars in thousands, except for per share data) Three months ended March 31, 2008 2007 GAAP Adj. NON-GAAP GAAP Adj. NON-GAAP Total revenue (1) 10,006 248 10,254 5,333 - 5,333 Total cost of revenue (2) 1,994 (147) 1,847 871 - 871 Gross profit 8,012 395 8,407 4,462 - 4,462 Research and development expenses, net 1,757 - 1,757 1,096 - 1,096 Selling, general and administrative expenses (2) 6,473 (100) 6,373 3,253 (10) 3,243 Operating income (218) 495 277 113 10 123 Financial Income (expenses), net. (45) - (45) 69 - 69 Taxes on Income (3) (41) 38 (3) (2) - (2) Other 6 - 6 1 - 1 Net income $(298) $533 $235 $181 $10 $191 Net income per share - basic and diluated $(0.03) $0.02 $0.02 $0.02 Weighted average number of shares outstanding Basic EPS (in thousands) 9,357 9,357 7,835 7,835 Diluted EPS (in thousands) 9,462 9,462 7,835 7,835 (1) Non-GAAP adjustment related to Gibbs' assumed support contracts that will not be recognized on a GAAP basis in fiscal 2008 or thereafter due to business combination accounting rules. (2) Non-GAAP adjustment to exclude non-cash amortization of acquired intangible assets. (3) Non-GAAP adjustment to exclude deferred taxes related to business combination accounting rules. CIMATRON LIMITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (US Dollars in thousands, except for per share data) March 31, December 31, 2008 2007 ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS: Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments $ 5,738 $ 9,026 Trade receivables 11,089 7,308 Other current assets 2,634 1,467 Total current assets 19,461 17,801 Deposits with insurance companies and severance pay fund 3,019 2,703 LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS: Marketable investments 421 1,158 Net property and equipment 1,530 1,337 Total other assets 14,669 4,328 Total assets $ 39,100 $ 27,327 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES: Short-term bank credit $ 1,663 $ 791 Trade payables 2,693 2,258 Accrued expenses and other liabilities 8,934 7,889 Deferred revenues 3,859 742 Total current liabilities 17,149 11,680 LONG-TERM LIABILITIES: Accrued severance pay 4,320 3,929 Long-term loan 439 403 Other 1,998 282 Total long-term liabilities 6,757 4,614 Minority interest 67 63 Total shareholders' equity 15,127 10,970 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 39,100 $ 27,327 Contact: Ilan Erez, Chief Financial Officer Yael Nevat, Cimatron Ltd. Commitment-IR.com Tel.; +972-3-531-2121 Tel: +972-3-611-4466 E-mail: ilane@cimatron.com +972-50-762-6215 E-mail: yael@commitment-IR.com

    Cimatron Ltd

    CONTACT: Contact: Ilan Erez, Chief Financial Officer, Cimatron Ltd.,
    Tel.; +972-3-531-2121, E-mail: ilane@cimatron.com; Yael Nevat,
    Commitment-IR.com, Tel: +972-3-611-4466, +972-50-762-6215, E-mail:
    yael@commitment-IR.com




    VUANCE Ltd. Announces Stock Purchase By ManagementCEO Uses Personal Funds to Purchase Shares in Open Market

    ROCKVILLE, Md., May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- VUANCE Ltd. (Nasdaq and Euronext: VUNC), a leading provider of state-of-the-art security solutions for viewing, tracking, locating, credentialing, and managing essential assets and personnel, announced today that members of management purchased shares of VUANCE in the open market using their own personal funds. In specific, Company Chief Executive Officer and President Eyal Tuchman purchased $15,000 worth of shares.

    "Management believes that the current share price of VUANCE's stock does not accurately reflect the Company's true growth and development over the past year; nor does it reflect our future expectations based on these events," said Eyal Tuchman.

    "As noted in our most recent conference call, based on projects already in our pipeline, VUANCE expects sales in 2008 to grow by over 80% compared to the prior year," added Mr. Tuchman. "We're consistently forging closer relations with our existing business partners, including leading system integrators and distributors, as well as adding new ones to our team to augment our sales channel. These established organizations appreciate our extensive range of Active RFID, Electronic Access Control, Credentialing and Critical Situation Management System products and our goal of providing end-users with end-to-end, seamless solutions."

    Mr. Tuchman continued, "During the past quarters, we've completed integrating our acquisitions and built a strong, sales-focused organization to achieve record sales. Now, we are implementing cost-control measures that will allow us to achieve operational breakeven by the end of the year. Based on my assessment of management's strategy and execution, and the opportunities in front of our organization, I believe purchasing VUANCE shares in the open market is a good investment."

    About VUANCE Ltd.

    VUANCE Ltd. develops and markets state-of-the-art security solutions for viewing, tracking, locating, credentialing, and managing essential assets and personnel. VUANCE solutions encompass electronic access control, urban security, and critical situation management systems as well as long-range Active RFID for public safety, commercial, and government sectors. The Company's comprehensive range of products enables end-to-end solutions that can be employed to successfully overcome the most difficult security challenges. Its Critical Situation Management System (CSMS) is the industry's most comprehensive mobile credentialing and access control system, designed to meet the needs of Homeland Security and other public initiatives.

    VUANCE Ltd. is headquartered in Rockville, MD. Its common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market and on the Euronext Exchange under the symbol "VUNC". For more information, visit http://www.vuance.com/.

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    Alcatel-Lucent Supporting Relief Effort for Victims of Earthquake in China

    PARIS, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) is actively involved in supporting relief efforts for the victims of the massive earthquake in China. Teams of employees have begun to repair the communications infrastructure helping restore vital communications to the areas impacted by the earthquake.

    "This is the moment to demonstrate social responsibility with real actions. Our hearts go out to the victims of this tragic event and the suffering they are enduring. We are sparing no efforts to fix and restore the communication network in the earthquake-hit areas." said Olivia Qiu, President of Alcatel Shanghai Bell, Alcatel-Lucent's flagship company in China. "We are very fortunate that none of our employees located near the earthquake epicentre were hurt and they have been part of the teams working to help the affected area recover as quickly as possible."

    The company has about 500 employees in Chengdu, which is 159 kilometres from the epicentre, and about 10,000 employees in all of China.

    As soon as the news about the earthquake broke, Alcatel Shanghai Bell established a 24-hour emergency response team to support customers with disaster response and network recovery efforts. Employees have focused on urgent repair work to restore the communication infrastructure, which should further aid other relief efforts. In the Sichuan province - the hardest-hit region - the transmission networks for several operators were seriously damaged and one of the first steps employees took was to transfer transmission equipment into tents to better protect them against aftershocks.

    On May 15, Alcatel Shanghai Bell helped one service provider repair the first fixed line into the city of Deyang, within a day after the main road into the city was cleared. Alcatel Shanghai Bell was able to restore service to nearly 3,100 lines, helping improve communications capabilities at the earthquake's epicentre.

    Close to 100 Alcatel Shanghai Bell employees have been devoted full time to the restoration work. The first batch of equipment needed to restore communications, such as base stations, optical transmission, ADSL and routers, weighing some 35 tons in total, was shipped to the epicentre by the end of last week by Alcatel Shanghai Bell.

    "By helping to restore the communications infrastructure as quickly as possible, we think that will help all other aid work as well," said Frederic Rose, President of Alcatel-Lucent activities in Europe, Asia and Africa. "A robust communications infrastructure is vital to any country, and never more so in a time of crisis such as this. The people of Alcatel-Lucent are grateful to be able to assist the people of China during this difficult time."

    Alcatel-Lucent has also donated more than 5 million RMB so far. The company's philanthropic arm, the Alcatel-Lucent Foundation, donated USD150,000 to support the relief efforts helping the victims of last week's devastating earthquake in China. The money, the equivalent of 1 million RMB, will be distributed by the International Red Cross. Alcatel Shanghai Bell, has made an additional contribution of 2 million RMB through China Red Cross.

    The employees of Alcatel Shanghai Bell and other Alcatel-Lucent entities are also donating money to help victims. The amount accumulated so far is approaching 4 million RMB.

    About the Alcatel-Lucent Foundation

    The Alcatel-Lucent Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Alcatel-Lucent and it leads the company's charitable activities. With a focus on education and volunteerism, the Foundation's mission is to support the commitment of Alcatel-Lucent to social responsibility by serving and enhancing the communities where its employees and customers live and work. For more information on the Alcatel-Lucent Foundation, visit http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/foundation.

    About Alcatel-Lucent

    Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) provides solutions that enable service providers, enterprise and governments worldwide, to deliver voice, data and video communication services to end-users. As a leader in fixed, mobile and converged broadband networking, IP technologies, applications and services, Alcatel-Lucent offers the end-to-end solutions that enable compelling communications services for people at home, at work and on the move. With operations in more than 130 countries, Alcatel-Lucent is a local partner with global reach. The company has the most experienced global services team in the industry, and one of the largest research, technology and innovation organisations in the telecommunications industry. Alcatel-Lucent achieved revenues of Euro 17.8 billion in 2007 and is incorporated in France, with executive offices located in Paris. For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on the Internet: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com

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    Cirrus Aircraft Announces Garmin(R) Integrated Flight Deck Selected for SR22-G3

    OLATHE, Kan., May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today that Cirrus Aircraft will offer Cirrus Perspective(TM), Garmin's all-glass, fully-integrated flight deck tailored for the Duluth, Minnesota, based aircraft manufacturer and its SR22-G3.

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    "Cirrus and Garmin have worked together since the development of the first SR20 in the late 1990s when the GNS 430 was selected for the SR20's panel, and we are very excited to expand our relationship," said Gary Kelley, Garmin's vice president of marketing. "Both companies are equally committed to bringing customers a safe and quality aircraft, and we are confident Cirrus pilots will enjoy flying with Garmin's industry leading, all-glass integrated flight deck."

    "As a pilot, you sit in a cockpit and experience the world in ways others can only imagine. So naturally, as leaders in technology and innovation, Cirrus and Garmin sat in the cockpit together and worked to truly redesign the pilot-airplane interface," said Cirrus CEO Alan Klapmeier. "Ultimately, with Cirrus Perspective pilots fly smoother, smarter and safer."

    Cirrus Perspective will be offered as an option on Cirrus SR22-G3 aircraft. All information -- from aircraft attitude and air data to engine instrumentation, real-time weather data link, traffic and terrain -- is integrated and digitally depicted on the 12-inch primary flight display (PFD) and multi-function display (MFD). Thanks to these large displays, pilots will be able to see the big picture, which will ultimately help simplify operation, enhance situational awareness and increase flight safety.

    The Cirrus Perspective cockpit includes a "LEVEL (LVL) MODE," a new safety feature that may be used in times of high workload when the pilot needs a few extra moments to flip through charts or read back a clearance. When engaged, it brings the aircraft to straight and level flight.

    In addition, Perspective is the first single engine piston aircraft with an all-glass Garmin cockpit to utilize dual, solid-state Attitude and Heading Reference Systems (AHRS) that can align while in motion, including in-flight dynamic restarts. This turbine aircraft style architecture provides Cirrus pilots with an extra level of redundancy and safety.

    Perspective cockpits also include seamless integration of Garmin's GFC 700 automatic flight control system. This standard two-axis autopilot (three-axis autopilot optional) makes it possible for pilots to maintain airspeed references and optimize performance over the entire airspeed envelope. New features of the autopilot system include increased roll and pitch engagement attitudes.

    Garmin's Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT(TM)) will also be offered as standard on the Cirrus Perspective flight deck. SVT presents a 3D depiction of terrain, obstacles and traffic on the PFD so that the avionics panel replicates what pilots would see outside the cockpit on a clear day. SVT includes helpful features like a flight path marker (displays projected path of the aircraft), Pathways (Garmin's implementation of highway-in-the-sky), and unique runway highlighting and airport signs.

    Other Cirrus Perspective system components include, but are not limited to,

    -- Dual integrated radio modules that provide ILS and Class 3 Gamma WAAS with the capability to execute LPV approaches; VHF navigation with ILS; and VHF communication with 16-watt transceivers and 8.33-kHz channel spacing -- GTX 32 Mode C transponder (GTX 33 Mode S transponder is available as an option) -- Pedestal-mounted, alpha-numeric keypad (GCU 478) that enables the pilot to control the avionics' functionality from a center console -- Digital audio control system -- Full reversionary capabilities, allowing all flight-critical data to transfer seamlessly to a single display for added safety during flight -- Garmin SafeTaxi(R) airport diagrams that simplify operation, enhance situational awareness and increase safety when taxiing -- Garmin FliteCharts(R) for Terminal Procedures -- Optional Garmin ChartView(R) (powered by Jeppesen)

    Cirrus expects deliveries of SR22-G3 Perspective-equipped aircraft to begin in June 2008.

    About Garmin International Inc. Garmin International Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. , the global leader in satellite navigation. Since 1989, this group of companies has designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation, communication and information devices and applications -- most of which are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin's products serve automotive, mobile, wireless, outdoor recreation, marine, aviation, and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in the Cayman Islands, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom at http://www.garmin.com/pressroom or contact the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200. Garmin, SafeTaxi and FliteCharts are registered trademarks, and SVT is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.

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    Samsung Sends Seven Sourcing Teams to Meet Sixty Global Sources Verified Suppliers at Largest Custom Private Sourcing Event

    Categories Covered at Private Sourcing Event Include Audio/Video, Computer,

    Digital Appliances, Printers, LCDs, Visual Displays and Wireless Products

    HONG KONG, May 20 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Samsung Electronics, the global leader in digital technology, sent seven sourcing teams to meet 60 pre-screened Global Sources suppliers at a Custom Private Sourcing Event (http://www.privatesourcingevents.com/ ) on May 13-14 in Shenzhen.

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    Global Sources' Chairman and CEO, Merle A. Hinrichs, said: "Samsung's products have a reputation around the world for quality. It is a testament to the quality of our suppliers that Samsung sent seven teams here to source components that go into their finished products.

    "This is the largest-ever Custom Private Sourcing Event. Samsung's strong participation and the growing participation of other global buyers reflect highly on the quality of the Private Sourcing Events and the value they deliver.

    "The active involvement in these Events by industry heavyweights shows the tangible benefits that Global Sources' verified suppliers can realize. We offer suppliers a truly unique value proposition encompassing our specialized marketing platform, comprehensive online marketplace and a robust system of star-ranked and verified suppliers."

    Product categories covered at the Event were Audio/Video, Computers, Digital Appliances, Printers, LCDs, Visual Displays and Wireless Products.

    Managing Director of Samsung Electronics, Jang Yoo Chun, said: "World- class consumer electronics require world-class components. Suppliers not only have to produce quality, they have to deliver on time, every time.

    "We were impressed with the suppliers we met at the Event. We look forward to working more with Global Sources going forward to find even more suppliers at the next Samsung Custom Private Sourcing Event in the third quarter."

    World's Top Buyers Scheduled to Attend Upcoming Private Sourcing Events

    Eighty Private Sourcing Events are scheduled for 2008, with dozens of buyers including Best Buy, Bose, Casino, Office Depot and Sears confirmed to participate. A list of Private Sourcing Events scheduled for the first half of 2008 is available at http://www.privatesourcingevents.com/ .

    Suppliers wishing to participate should contact csm@globalsources.com.

    Specialized Global Sources Websites, Face-to-Face Events and Trade Magazines

    Private Sourcing Events are part of the company's portfolio of brands for sourcing and product information services, which include Global Sources Online ( http://www.globalsources.com/ ), China Sourcing Fairs ( http://www.chinasourcingfair.com/ ), Global Sources monthly magazines and Global Sources Direct ( http://www.globalsourcesdirect.com/ ).

    For more information about Global Sources' products and services to connect quality buyers and quality suppliers, visit http://corporate.globalsources.com/ .

    About Global Sources

    Global Sources is a leading business-to-business media company and a primary facilitator of trade with Greater China. The core business is facilitating trade from Greater China to the world, using a wide range of English-language media. The other business segments facilitate trade from the world to Greater China, and trade within China, using Chinese-language media.

    The company provides sourcing information to volume buyers and integrated marketing services to suppliers. It helps a community of over 700,000 active buyers source more profitably from complex overseas supply markets. With the goal of providing the most effective ways possible to advertise, market and sell, Global Sources enables suppliers to sell to hard-to-reach buyers in over 230 countries.

    The company offers the most extensive range of media and export marketing services in the industries it serves. It delivers information on 2.6 million products and more than 195,000 suppliers annually through 14 online marketplaces, 13 monthly magazines, over 100 sourcing research reports and 9 specialized trade shows which run 27 times a year across eight cities.

    Suppliers receive more than 32 million sales leads annually from buyers through Global Sources Online (http://www.globalsources.com/ ) alone.

    Global Sources has been facilitating global trade for 37 years. Global Sources' network covers more than 69 cities worldwide. In mainland China, Global Sources has over 2,100 team members in more than 44 locations, and a community of over 1 million registered online users and magazine readers for Chinese-language media.

    Global Sources Press Contact in Asia: Camellia So Tel: +852-2555-5021 e-mail: cso@globalsources.com Global Sources Press Contact in U.S.: James W.W. Strachan Tel: +1-480-664-8309 e-mail: strachan@globalsources.com Global Sources Investor Contact in Asia: Investor Relations Department Tel: +852-2555-4777 e-mail: investor@globalsources.com Global Sources Investor Contact in U.S.: Christiane Pelz & Kirsten Chapman Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates, Inc. Tel: +1-415-433-3777 e-mail: investor@globalsources.com

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    SAP Unveils Comprehensive SOA Service and Support OfferingAdditional Tools and Services Leverage Strength of SAP NetWeaver(R) Technology Platform and Further Simplify Path to SOA

    BERLIN, May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SAP AG today announced that it has delivered a complete accompaniment of service-oriented architecture (SOA) technologies, ready-to-run services and comprehensive support offerings to help companies achieve additional business value and increased IT efficiencies. With SOA as the de facto market standard and mass adoption underway, customers can turn to SAP for a simplified, comprehensive option for executing a sound SOA strategy that delivers rapid value. The breadth of offerings from SAP addresses the full lifecycle of SOA projects -- from development to deployment and ongoing management -- making the transition to SOA easy and affordable. By taking advantage of hands-on guidance through SAP's methodology, customers can accelerate business network transformation. The announcement was made at SAPPHIRE(R) 2008, SAP's international customer conference, being held in Berlin, Germany, May 19 - 21.

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    Small, midsize and large enterprises around the world face the need to drive a more global approach to business, manage faster transformational changes in market conditions and cope with increased customer power in networked economies. As a result, companies are continually looking for ways to innovate business processes while reducing the amount of expense, time and effort associated with driving the operation of their business. Companies need a comprehensive architecture that is based on an open platform to govern their IT landscape in order to enable change, and are increasingly adopting enterprise SOA to fill those needs. Enterprise SOA, SAP's approach to SOA, focuses on easily linking stand-alone standard processes to quickly compose new end-to-end processes. In addition, the approach selectively redesigns existing processes to make rapid changes and facilitate seamless design across company boundaries to include business partners.

    "SAP's approach to SOA has enabled Offentliche to improve customer management for further growth, as well as made us more efficient and effective," said Dennis Lidzba, managing director IT, Offentliche Insurance (Versicherung Braunschweig). "Through the use of Web services, we are able to provide our customers with online processes and our partners with an online environment where interfacing with different systems is flexible."

    End-to-End Professional Services for Scalable Business Solutions

    The set of innovative professional services and tools offered by SAP ensures customers have the ability to complete their SOA road maps and move forward on projects, maximizing success at every step. The professional service portfolio from SAP covers all phases of a company's transition to SOA -- from initial exploration to training end users to take advantage of newly introduced functionality. The portfolio includes:

    -- Starter Kit for Enterprise SOA -- Released recently, the starter kit for enterprise SOA provides step-by-step guidance for initial SOA projects with knowledge building blocks including content focused on value and benefits, architecture, governance, composition of services and ongoing operations. In addition, the kit contains a methodology for project managers and hands-on developer guidance. To learn from other user experiences, references and customer cases are included as well. This kit is available at no cost to customers via the SAP Developer Network site (sap.sdn.com -- https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/enterprisesoa). -- Methodology for Accelerated Transformation to Enterprise SOA -- The methodology accelerates the transformation to SOA by helping consultants, partners and customers implement service-based solutions. The methodology supports and accelerates the transformation of customer IT landscapes into an enterprise service-based architecture, consolidates existing approaches and provides end-to-end guidance throughout the entire transformation process with a single procedural model. -- Packaged Composite Implementations -- Providing customers with value-add SOA offerings that address specific business problems, each offering comes as a packaged SOA project, including a composite application, relevant productized services and comprehensive documentation. These offerings ensure faster time to value and are ideal to leverage the benefits of SOA. -- Value Prototyping -- Provides a comprehensive high-speed collaboration platform to create custom-tailored prototypes. This service comprises a one-stop shop, combining business, industry, solution and technology skills into a holistic approach to outline and bring to life customer-specific SOA value. SAP Consulting, Custom Development and Education Maximize Customer Success

    Customization is a primary characteristic of SOA projects. Through a combination of offerings from the SAP Custom Development and SAP Education organizations, customers can leverage existing investments and accelerate value gains in their business as they develop composite solutions that differentiate themselves in the marketplace. SAP's offerings address the full lifecycle of an SOA strategy to best position the project for success.

    Professional services from SAP Consulting include: -- Advisory and Value Services -- Demonstrate the benefits of enterprise SOA to customers, identifying potentials for their business and creating an action plan. -- Design and Development Governance -- Released earlier this year (see May 13, 2008 press release titled, "SAP Accelerates the Path to SOA for Customers"), the enterprise SOA design and development governance offering from SAP ensures process integrity and enables customers to more rapidly experience tangible business benefits as a result of an enterprise SOA strategy. Enterprise SOA governance ensures structure, discipline and control from a generic perspective while addressing the requirements of each company in a specific view according to the customer's situation. -- Enabling and Implementation Services -- These services educate users and build up skills for the planning and execution of SOA projects. In addition, these services help customers through the implementation of enterprise services bundles and composite applications. -- SAP Custom Development -- This organization delivers individually tailored enterprise SOA-based composite applications, customer-specific enterprise services and related support offerings. In doing so, the organization helps to shorten concept and design cycles and reduce development time while minimizing technology and execution risks. -- SAP Education -- With a newly launched certification program in 2007, SAP Education focuses on enterprise SOA governance, design, modelling, composition tools and best practices for critical roles such as enterprise architect. The training builds on existing SAP skills and also brings more SAP-certified professionals to the market to meet the increased demand for talent for SAP customer employees and partners.

    "Over the last few years, we have seen SOA move from a concept to reality with customers, due in large part to the comprehensive set of offerings from SAP," said Bernd-Michael Rumpf, global head of Field Services, SAP AG. "Complementing the SAP NetWeaver technology platform, SAP's tools, applications, services and a robust ecosystem of partners enable customers to develop a sound SOA strategy and execute on it. With additional ways of enablement like the enterprise SOA starter kit or the methodology for accelerated transformation, as well as comprehensive support offerings that have been developed over the last year, customers can more rapidly and easily derive business benefits like greater flexibility in our rapidly changing global business environments."

    SAP Provides Ongoing Support

    With the convergence of enterprise SOA and flexible business process management, ongoing support is crucial to delivering on enterprise SOA business value. A new support offering, SAP Enterprise Support services, is being increasingly adopted by SAP customers because it meets their needs by supporting mission-critical business processes and heterogeneous software environments. SAP Enterprise Support delivers holistic support beyond just single elements of the landscape. This end-to-end approach helps customers operate the solutions vital to their business by providing continuous innovation and investment protection of their software landscape. (See May 6, 2008 press release titled, "SAP Announces Next-Generation Support Offering")

    To learn more about delivering business value through enterprise SOA, please visit https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/enterprisesoa

    SAPPHIRE(R) 2008 Orlando and SAPPHIRE(R) 2008 BerlinMore 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 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.

    Any statements contained in this document that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "intend," "may," "plan," "project," "predict," "should" and "will" and similar expressions as they relate to SAP are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. SAP undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. The factors that could affect SAP's future financial results are discussed more fully in SAP's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including SAP's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates.

    Copyright (C) 2008 SAP AG. All rights reserved.

    SAP, R/3, mySAP, mySAP.com, xApps, xApp, SAP NetWeaver and other SAP products and services mentioned herein as well as their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of SAP AG in Germany and in several other countries all over the world. All other product and service names mentioned are the trademarks of their respective companies. Data contained in this document serve informational purposes only. National product specifications may vary.

    For customers interested in learning more about SAP products: Global Customer Center: +49 180 534-34-24 United States Only: 1 (800) 872-1SAP (1-800-872-1727) For more information, press only: Astrid Polchen, SAP, +49 (6227) 7-47644, astrid.poelchen@sap.com, CET SAP Press Office, +49 (6227) 7-46315, CET; +1 (610) 661-3200, EDT; press@sap.com Torrey Fazen, Burson-Marsteller for SAP, +1 (617) 764-0146, torrey.fazen@bm.com, EDT During SAPPHIRE (from May 19 to 21), to speak with press contacts on site, please dial the SAP press room at +49 6227 7 74069.

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    SAP Fosters Collaboration and Education Among Its Growing Business Process Expert CommunityInitiatives Include Community-Written Book Aimed at Helping Business Process Experts Gain Competitive Advantage from Business Process Excellence and Innovation

    BERLIN, May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SAP AG today announced new incentives for the more than 350,000 members of its Business Process Expert community (http://www.bpx.sap.com/), which has more than tripled its size since 2007. The community is a collaborative online environment where members can share business process solutions, organizational expertise and best-practices to increase business agility. The announcement was made at SAPPHIRE(R) 2008, SAP's international customer conference, being held May 19-21 in Berlin, Germany.

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    The Business Process Expert community -- consisting of business analysts, project managers, business process architects, application consultants and other business process professionals -- continues to expand rapidly. Over recent months, several new interest areas have been released to the community, such as:

    -- Enhancement packages for the SAP(R) Business Suite family of business applications -- A dedicated space that fosters collaboration and best-practices for customer relationship management (CRM) implementations and the development of CRM solutions -- A community-authored book to equip aspiring Business Process Expert community members with tools and recipes for success -- Expanded industry forums to bring innovative collaboration tools to new markets

    SAP has rolled out a collaborative wiki area to co-create enhancement packages for its flagship enterprise resource planning (ERP) application, SAP(R) ERP, including an enterprise service-oriented architecture (enterprise SOA) starter kit for the members of the Business Process Expert SOA community. The enhancement packages will provide the community with a first-hand look into important roll-out information on new SAP Business Suite offerings. The community will also be invited to contribute feedback about the packages on wikis, blogs and forums, which will be incorporated into existing and future enhancement-package updates.

    The SAP(R) Customer Relationship Management (SAP(R) CRM) Business Process Expert community is one of the first solution areas to actively engage the community for input on product development. Traditionally, product managers have used a one-way "push" model to communicate launches and update products. Today, SAP CRM managers are using the community to engage customers and partners in a "push-pull" or collaborative development model. Using Web 2.0 tools such as crowd sourcing, viral networking and video blogging, SAP invites actionable feedback from members before product launches and throughout the CRM product lifecycle.

    The SAP community-written book, Sophisticated Empathy, will provide details on how the Business Process Expert community members can help their organizations succeed. Members have contributed the factors for success in the book, the first-ever of its kind. It is co-edited by Dan Woods, former chief technology officer of TheStreet.com and Capital Thinking, and Marco ten Vaanholt, SAP's head of the Business Process Expert community. The foreword has been written by Zia Yusuf, executive vice president, SAP Ecosystem and Partner Group. The book contains 150 pages of helpful information about the value and benefits of business process best-practices, as well as practical advice and examples on how to gain competitive advantage from business process excellence and innovation.

    The formation of two new additional industry communities -- professional services and transportation and logistics -- brings the total number of industry-focused community forums to 18. These important additions illustrate leadership and continued momentum from SAP's growing use of Web 2.0 approaches to co-develop industry solutions with industry leaders, which are tailored to address their specific business challenges.

    Three case studies in the aerospace & defense, oil & gas and public sector communities capture the value of the various communities at SAPPHIRE 2008 Berlin, along with:

    -- A showcase of Business Process Expert community and corporate social responsibility (CSR) engagements, featuring James Farrar, vice president, CSR, SAP, discussing issues including how the community can help to reduce individuals' carbon footprints. -- A showcase of online and Web 2.0 Business Process Expert community assets as well as community presentations, solution demonstrations and live blogging from the event by community members. 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.

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    SAP Enables Unilever to Drive Implementation of Global Strategy Through Key Integration TechnologyAsia/AMET Region Utilizes SAP NetWeaver(R) Master Data Management to Enhance Data Accuracy, Increase Business Efficiency and Reduce Costs

    BERLIN, May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SAP AG today announced that Unilever has implemented the SAP NetWeaver(R) Master Data Management (SAP NetWeaver MDM) component to support five countries in the Asia/AMET (Africa, Middle-East and Turkey) region. With 400 brands spanning the food, home and personal care industries, Unilever requires a unified view of master data to remain agile and quickly address changing business needs while maintaining strong local market performance. The announcement was made at SAPPHIRE(R) 2008, SAP's international customer conference, being held in Berlin, Germany, May 19-21.

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    Consumer products companies are facing fierce competition in emerging markets, increased costs for raw materials, and a continuously changing business landscape. As a result, the ability to make operational decisions for product introductions, supply chain changes and to manage profitability is more critical than ever to achieving success.

    "Given Unilever's expansive brand portfolio and global presence, it was crucial to provide them with a standardized view of their market landscape," said Hartmut Schaper, senior vice president, SAP NetWeaver Master Data Management. "SAP's expertise in driving business results through a heterogeneous information technology environment ensures Unilever can respond locally in a global context."

    Following implementation for suppliers and products at locations in Turkey, South Africa and in the Middle East, Unilever has seen improved data accuracy, which will deliver more accurate metrics and reporting and will provide a better basis for a global view of enterprise business objectives and performance indicators. The implementation will also result in cost reduction by radically simplifying the IT environment through elimination of redundant systems. Additionally, SAP NetWeaver MDM future-proofs Unilever's information base, allowing flexibility to respond to changing business models, product portfolio and organization.

    "Our success as a company depends on good information and keeping things simple," said Chris Turner, chief technology officer, Unilever. "To improve our performance further still, we need to become more efficient in all areas of business and SAP will help us in IT. SAP understands our need for an accurate, harmonized view of the business at all levels, utilizing all data sources. This is the first step in moving our master data to SAP's platform, providing us with consistent information about the products, materials and organizations we deal with, while also providing flexibility for both regional differences and to accommodate changes in the way we may operate in the future."

    Unilever has been active in master data management for more than a decade. In choosing SAP NetWeaver MDM for this upgrade, Unilever confirmed both a combination of solution and road-map maturity and strategy, seeing opportunities to improve key differentiators such as transforming and improving external-facing processes both in consumer marketing and in partnering with service providers, customers and suppliers. As these local implementations roll out regionally and globally, Unilever is creating a foundation for its strategy of harmonizing the landscape with standard products.

    Longstanding Commitment to Transforming Global Business Strategy

    This recent implementation strengthens Unilever's long-time relationship with SAP. Unilever has been a user of SAP products for more than 20 years, with SAP solutions implemented in Europe, North and South America, Asia, the Middle East and Africa, supporting 35,000 users in more than 250 locations. These implementations comprise a variety of SAP solutions including planning, enterprise resource planning (ERP) operations and strategic enterprise management. Last year, Unilever named SAP as its global premium IT partner for applications to enable and support Unilever's global business transformation strategy. Unilever signed a global enterprise agreement with SAP, which enables customers to maximize their SAP investment by providing unrestricted access to all available current and future SAP solutions. Strengthening its position as a long-term strategic partner, SAP enables business agility and growth as customers evolve their global IT landscapes to enterprise service-oriented architecture (enterprise SOA). (See May 15, 2007 press release, titled "Unilever Selects SAP as Standard for Global IT Strategy").

    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.

    Note to Editors:

    Webcasts, announcements, media roundtables, keynote presentations and podcasts from SAPPHIRE 2008 will be available in the events' virtual newsroom at http://www.sapsapphire.com/emea2008/newsroom/index.htm. To view video stories on diverse topics, visit http://www.sap-tv.com/. From this newly launched site, you also can embed videos into your own Web pages, share video via email links and subscribe to RSS feeds from SAP TV. No registration is required. To preview and request broadcast-standard video digitally or by tape, log on to http://www.thenewsmarket.com/sap, where registration and video is free to the media. To request video materials not available on these sites, or for general questions, please contact saptv@sap.com.

    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.

    Any statements contained in this document that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "intend," "may," "plan," "project," "predict," "should" and "will" and similar expressions as they relate to SAP are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. SAP undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. The factors that could affect SAP's future financial results are discussed more fully in SAP's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including SAP's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates.

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    Bank of Ireland Selects Business Objects as Its Enterprise Business Intelligence StandardBusinessObjects(TM) XI Release 3.0 to Provide Long-Time SAP Customer with Increased Insight into Performance DataCombination of Business Objects Platform and SAP(R) Solutions to Help Bank Proactively Manage Risk and More Quickly Respond to Market Conditions

    BERLIN, May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SAP AG today announced that Bank of Ireland has selected Business Objects, an SAP company, as its business intelligence standard, following an extensive review of available business intelligence solutions. Bank of Ireland is a long-time SAP customer and the addition of BusinessObjects(TM) XI Release 3.0, the leading enterprise-scale business intelligence platform, will enable the bank to more easily access, analyze and distribute information throughout the company and more quickly respond to market events. New business intelligence solutions from Business Objects, combined with SAP's flagship enterprise resource planning (ERP) application, SAP(R) ERP, and SAP for Banking solutions, will provide executives and line of business managers with increased transparency into performance data from across the organization, giving them the insight needed to optimize business performance while minimizing risk. The announcement was made at SAPPHIRE(R) 2008, SAP's international customer conference, being held in Berlin, Germany, May 19 - 21.

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    "As our bank continues to grow both in Ireland and abroad, we need complete visibility into our business performance," said Vincent Lattimore, manager of IT Procurement Services, Bank of Ireland. "Our close working relationship with SAP has helped us streamline operations and better manage credit risks. With our rapid expansion, we needed to centralize all information related to operations and give our management a 360-degree view across our distributed business units. Selecting the business intelligence platform from Business Objects was the logical choice to help extend the value of our SAP deployment. The Business Objects business intelligence platform has the functionality to support both our current and future information needs -- and empowers our executives with the information they need to improve day-to-day decision making."

    Bank of Ireland is a diversified financial services group with market-leading positions in Ireland and niche markets internationally. The company has been successfully using the SAP(R) Business Suite family of business applications to help better manage business processes, including finance, human resources and procurement. In addition, the bank relies on the SAP(R) Bank Analyzer set of applications to support compliance with Basel II while enhancing finance and risk management. As the bank grew, it required a rapid, secure way to bring together SAP and non-SAP data in one place and increase the outflow of information to employees. Given the current financial climate, Bank of Ireland also wanted to ensure that it was maximizing all financial data and gaining a holistic view of operational and financial performance.

    The bank selected the BusinessObjects XI Release 3.0 platform because it provided one solution to more quickly access information from across its enterprise and deliver relevant, trusted information to authorized employees where and how they work. For example, with Business Objects, the bank will be able to automatically distribute performance reports to managers in branches and trading desks on a daily or weekly basis. Deploying business intelligence solutions from Business Objects with existing SAP solutions will also empower risk and finance executives with regularly scheduled reports on real-time performance data, enabling them to increase efficiency, mitigate risk and react quickly to market changes.

    "Combining Business Objects solutions with SAP solutions helps our joint customers, like Bank of Ireland, ensure that strategy and execution are intimately linked and enables customers to optimize their business performance in a closed-loop solution," said John Schwarz, CEO, Business Objects, an SAP company, and member of the Executive Board, SAP. "The business intelligence platform from Business Objects is a powerful tool that allows users to make their process and decision more intelligent. Bank of Ireland is a perfect example of how Business Objects adds value to SAP customers' existing IT investments and helps them take their business to the next level. We look forward to working with Bank of Ireland to create an enterprise-wide strategy that closes the gap between information and action."

    Business Objects and SAP Provide Immediate Benefits to Banks

    Immediately following the acquisition's close, SAP and Business Objects joined forces to help the banking industry address critical issues, including risk management and compliance, improved operational efficiency, and cross-selling to customers across banks' various lines of business. Bringing together Business Objects business intelligence solutions with analytic applications for banks from SAP provides banking companies with a suite of integrated, industry-specific solutions to address these challenges.

    For example, the SAP Bank Analyzer helps banks address legal compliance challenges, as well as perform financial accounting, cost controlling, risk management, asset liability management and profitability analysis. Business Objects adds value to SAP Bank Analyzer by providing advanced analytic, reporting and dashboard capabilities, making actionable data easily accessible to a wide variety of users. The combination of deep banking expertise offered by both companies will help banks enact an integrated risk and finance approach, and provide them with accurate, immediate insight to help ensure that the execution of business process is aligned with corporate strategy.

    "Having Bank of Ireland as one of our first joint customers further confirms the value our combined organizations offer to the banking industry," said Thomas Balgheim, senior vice president, Global Banking Line of Business, SAP AG. "Both SAP and Business Objects have a strong tradition of supporting our customers' need for solutions that are appropriate for their individual businesses. Uniting our complementary banking solutions adds instant value to our joint customers in the banking community."

    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 Business Objects

    As an independent business unit within SAP, Business Objects transforms the way the world works by connecting people, information and businesses. Together with one of the industry's strongest and most diverse partner networks, the company delivers business performance optimization to customers worldwide across all major industries, including financial services, retail, consumer-packaged goods, healthcare and public sector. With open, heterogeneous applications in the areas of governance, risk and compliance; enterprise performance management; and business intelligence; and through global consulting and education services, Business Objects enables organizations of all sizes around the globe to close the loop between business strategy and execution.

    For more information about Business Objects, visit: http://www.businessobjects.com/.

    For more information about SAP, visit: http://www.sap.com/.

    Any statements contained in this document that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "intend," "may," "plan," "project," "predict," "should" and "will" and similar expressions as they relate to SAP are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. SAP undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. The factors that could affect SAP's future financial results are discussed more fully in SAP's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including SAP's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates.

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    All other product and service names mentioned are the trademarks of their respective companies. Data contained in this document serve informational purposes only. National product specifications may vary.

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    During SAPPHIRE (from May 19 to 21), to speak with press contacts on site, please dial the SAP press room at +49 +49 6227 7 74069.

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    Playtech Releases a New Mobile Slots Game: Desert Treasure

    DOUGLAS, Isle of Man, May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Playtech (AIM: PTEC), the leading designer, developer and licensor of software for the gaming industry is happy to announce the release of another exciting mobile slot. Desert Treasure, already a highly successful and popular online game, is the latest addition to the growing compendium of games on its mobile platform.

    Desert Treasure, the enticing new mobile slots game from Playtech, transports players to ancient Arabia, to a beautifully rendered world filled with the seductive charms of Arabian princesses, hidden oases and golden pyramids.

    This thrilling 5-reel 20-line multi-spin slot game captures the player's imagination with its vivid graphics and realistic sounds, with a top prize of 10000X bet per line! In the alluring bonus round, players enter a shimmering desert oasis, and can pick from a selection of twelve vases and treasure chests in search of riches.

    Playtech has successfully brought the know-how accumulated from years of experience in the field of online gaming to the mobile arena. The mobile platform is part of the company's innovative unified platform, the Information Management Solution, IMS, on which its online, land-based and mobile platforms are fully inter-compatible. Accounts can be funded via one user name - password combination, affording players the opportunity to keep on playing their favorite Playtech casino games on their mobile phones. Playtech's mobile product supports a vast range of handsets ranging from entry-level mass market models to high-end smart-phones and can readily facilitate support for future handset devices. The mobile product features advanced technology that successfully replicates the feeling of computer game-play, and includes an in-game wireless cashier. The player experience is optimized through a user-friendly interface that utilizes the most up to date audio and graphic technologies.

    Playtech's fully branded mobile product, successfully recreates the look and feel of the casino on the mobile handset, bringing a premium quality gaming experience to players at the click of a dial.

    About Playtech

    Playtech develops unified software platforms for the gaming industry, primarily targeting existing online operators wanting to upgrade their system; sportsbooks looking to diversify and land-based operators making their server based gaming and online debut. Playtech gaming applications - online casino, poker, bingo, mobile gaming, live gaming, land-based kiosk networks and fixed-odds games - are fully inter-compatible and can be freely incorporated as stand-alone applications. All gaming platforms can be accessed and funded by players through the same user account and managed by the operator by means of a single powerful management interface through Playtech's advanced cross-platform technology. Founded in 1999, Playtech has over 700 personnel distributed globally, around eighty percent of whom are engaged in research and development of current and future gaming technologies.

    Website: http://www.playtech.com/ Contact: Mr. Mor Weizer, Chief Executive Officer Tel: +44-1624-645999 info@playtech.com

    Playtech

    CONTACT: Contact: Mr. Mor Weizer, Chief Executive Officer, Tel:
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    Amdocs Showcases How to Manage Triple-Play Services and Track Customer Viewing and Interactive ExperiencesCatalyst projects, Prosspero program solution and Content Encounter participation reinforce use of TM Forum standards for service providers

    NICE, France, May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MANAGEMENT WORLD -- Amdocs , the leading provider of customer experience systems, today announced its participation in three Catalyst projects that will be showcased at Management World 2008. Amdocs will demonstrate how its Customer Experience Systems (CES) product portfolio can be used for charging for Internet Protocol Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) and Fixed-Mobile Convergence (FMC) services, as well as for the management of network capacity and network service quality for triple-play services. In addition, Amdocs will exhibit a solution for measuring and analyzing customer video viewing as part of the TM Forum Prosspero Program. Amdocs will also demonstrate the use of TM Forum initiatives and best practices in the areas of billing, payments and settlements for digital media services, as part of the TM Forum Content Encounter.

    "Amdocs continues to play a leading role in shaping industry standards by developing products that address next-generation services and applications," said Martin Creaner, president of the TM Forum. "By collaborating with project partners through the use of common standards, Amdocs is demonstrating real solutions that address the emerging challenges facing service providers as they compete to deliver a powerful customer experience."

    Driving Industry Leadership via the Catalyst Projects

    The "Seamless OSS/BSS for IMS Services" Catalyst project delivers on its second phase and features the Amdocs IMS Charging solution. Together with Microsoft and ZTE, Amdocs will demonstrate how a service provider can deploy, provision and charge, both online and offline, across a range of devices (fixed-line and mobile phones, laptops) for several IMS services. Services demonstrated in the second phase of the project include instant messaging and multi-media ring back tone services, in addition to the video-telephony service that was also demonstrated last year.

    The project is sponsored by China Unicom, a multi-play service provider that supports more than 167 million wireless subscribers in China and the third largest mobile operator in the world. China Unicom offers network and device agnostic access to voice and data content services enabled by a common IMS architecture.

    The "One Stop FMC Service" Catalyst project demonstrates how a service provider can deploy, provision and charge for converged fixed-mobile and triple-play services such as location-based services. The project features the Amdocs IMS Charging solution, as well as products from Microsoft, Nokia Siemens Networks and Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. (TCS).

    The project is sponsored by Chunghwa Telecom and TELUS. Chunghwa Telecom is the largest multi-play provider in Taiwan which won the rights to broadcast the 2008 Olympics Games in Beijing over Internet Protocol (IP) and mobile television. Chunghwa Telecom is already offering location-based services to its more than 20 million subscribers and plans to leverage that for a compelling customer experience during the Olympics season. TELUS is a leading triple-play provider in Canada which offers wireline, wireless and Internet services to more than 11 million customers.

    The "Harmony" Catalyst project delivers on its second phase and features operations support systems (OSS) from the Amdocs OSS offering. Together with project partners, including Harris Stratex Networks, Inc., IONA Technologies, Progress Software, Telchemy and Soapstone Networks, Amdocs will demonstrate how a multi-play service provider can manage service levels agreements (SLAs) for triple-play services over a next-generation Provider Backbone Bridging Traffic Engineering (PBB-TE) network, by monitoring network performance and translating it into quality of service (QoS) measures.

    "Harmony" project sponsors include the Distributed Management Task Force, Inc. (DMTF(R)), an industry organization leading the development and adoption of interoperable management standards, initiatives and integration technology for enterprise and Internet environments.

    Helping to Get to Know Customers Better

    Amdocs will also showcase a solution for tracking, measuring and analyzing customer viewing activity and service experience of video and interactive services, including advertising, as part of the TM Forum Prosspero Program. Amdocs will demonstrate how service providers can measure viewership, voting and survey initiatives, as well as analyze viewer habits (zapping) and content adoption patterns to help target customers with personalized services and advertising.

    The Amdocs solution is based on the Amdocs Mediation product. Amdocs Mediation incorporates innovative standards for cost-effective collection of usage and QoS data from a large variety of edge devices (e.g. set-top boxes, mobile phones) developed by the Internet Protocol Detail Record (IPDR) organization, which was recently acquired by the TM Forum.

    For more information, visit Amdocs at Management World (Booth 50, Hall 2). About the TM Forum's Catalyst Program

    The TM Forum's Catalyst program is the industry's BSS/OSS proving ground -- enabling service providers, system integrators, and hardware/software vendors to work together to solve common, critical industry challenges. The program provides an opportunity for multi-company, multi-national teams to work together in a collaborative environment with emerging technologies and capabilities to solve some of the most pressing operational and interoperability issues. And, as in the past, the Catalyst program continues to directly support the NGOSS program by implementing many of the NGOSS concepts and principles. Catalyst project results are demonstrated live at Management World events.

    About the TM Forum's Prosspero Program

    The TM Forum's Prosspero program provides "ready-to-go" standards. Each Prosspero implementation package is a product and contains all the elements that make up a product such as documentation, support, training and education. Most importantly an approved Prosspero solution package must include a reference implementation and testimonial proving that the relevant standard has been successfully deployed and has brought tangible business benefits to the adopters.

    About the TM Forum Content Encounter Initiative

    Content Encounter sets the standard for collaborative working in the industry: the TM Forum has brought together service providers, content providers, the advertising industry, telecom software and hardware suppliers and integrators. It also builds on the work done by other TM Forum groups working in areas such as Service Delivery Framework, Billing Map and IMS as well as the core TM Forum frameworks, the Applications Map (TAM), the Process Framework (eTOM) and the Shared Information Framework (SID) model.

    For service providers, digital media provides an opportunity to build personalized content into service offerings, tailored to each customer's experiences. Content Encounter provides vital information on automating the key processes in this environment.

    About Amdocs Customer Experience Systems (CES)

    Amdocs CES, introduced in January 2008, is an integrated portfolio that delivers the operating environment service providers need to transform from providers of utility voice, data and video services into purveyors of the digital lifestyle. Amdocs CES allows providers to deliver an optimal customer experience -- personalized, participatory and timely across any service, location and device. The Amdocs CES portfolio leverages Amdocs business process best practices based on real-world scenarios, and transcends traditional business support systems (BSS), operations support systems (OSS) and service delivery platforms (SDPs) to enable service providers to address both current and emerging customer experience business processes. Amdocs' unique business model focuses on enabling its customers to create differentiation and build brand, loyalty, profitability and competitive leadership. For more information, visit http://www.amdocs.com/Site/Vision/CES/SOD.htm.

    About Amdocs

    Amdocs is the market leader in customer experience systems innovation, enabling world-leading service providers to deliver an integrated, innovative and intentional customer experience(TM) at every point of service. Amdocs provides solutions that deliver customer experience excellence, combining the software, service and expertise to help its customers execute their strategies and achieve service, operational and financial excellence. A global company with revenue of $2.84 billion in fiscal 2007, Amdocs has more than 17,000 employees and serves customers in more than 50 countries around the world. For more information, visit Amdocs at http://www.amdocs.com/.

    Amdocs Forward-Looking Statement

    This press release includes information that constitutes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements about Amdocs' growth and business results in future quarters. Although we believe the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be obtained or that any deviations will not be material. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause future results to differ from those anticipated. These risks include, but are not limited to, the effects of general economic conditions, Amdocs' ability to grow in the business segments it serves, adverse effects of market competition, rapid technological shifts that may render the Company's products and services obsolete, potential loss of a major customer, our ability to develop long-term relationships with our customers, and risks associated with operating businesses in the international market. Amdocs may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, however the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These and other risks are discussed at greater length in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007, filed on December 3, 2007, and in our quarterly 6-K furnished on February 11 and May 6, 2008.

    Media Contact: Kristy Heintz Weber Shandwick for Amdocs Tel: 212-445-8019 E-Mail: kheintz@webershandwick.com

    Amdocs

    CONTACT: Kristy Heintz of Weber Shandwick, +1-212-445-8019,
    kheintz@webershandwick.com, for Amdocs

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




    Netflix Teams With Streaming Media Innovator Roku on Player That Instantly Streams Movies From Netflix Directly to the TVPriced at Just $99.99 and Available Starting Today, The Netflix Player by Roku(TM) is Compact, Easy to Set Up and Intuitive to Use

    LOS GATOS, Calif. and SARATOGA, Calif., May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Netflix, Inc. , the world's largest online movie rental service, and Roku, Inc., an innovator in digital media streaming technology, today announced the introduction of The Netflix Player by Roku(TM), a device that enables Netflix subscribers to instantly stream a growing library of movies and TV episodes from Netflix directly to the TV. Priced at just $99.99, the player is available for purchase starting today at http://www.roku.com/netflixplayer.

    The player is simple to install, easy to use and gives Netflix members instant access to more than 10,000 movies and TV episodes.

    "We're excited to bring the first Netflix ready device to the market," said Anthony Wood, CEO and founder of Roku. "The seamless integration of the Netflix service into our player has resulted in true ease of use for the consumer. Now, streaming video isn't limited to people sitting in front of the PC; it's ready for the TV in the living room."

    "The key breakthroughs of The Netflix Player by Roku are simplicity and cost," said Reed Hastings, chairman and CEO of Netflix. "First, it allows consumers to use the full power of the Netflix Web site to choose movies for their instant Queue, and then automatically displays only those choices on the TV screen. That's a major improvement versus the clutter of trying to choose from 10,000 films on the TV. Second, there are no extra charges and no viewing restrictions. For a one-time purchase of $99, Netflix members can watch as much as they want and as often as they want without paying more or impacting the number of DVDs they receive."

    About The Netflix Player by Roku

    The Netflix Player by Roku is surprisingly compact -- roughly the size of a paperback book -- and can integrate easily into any home entertainment system. All it takes is connecting the player to a TV and to the Internet. For homes with wireless Internet connectivity, the player is Wi-Fi enabled and offers the ultimate in placement flexibility.

    From the Netflix Web site, members simply add movies and TV episodes to their individual instant Queues, and those choices are then displayed on the TV and available to watch instantly. With the player's accompanying remote control, members can browse and make selections right on the TV screen and also have the ability to read synopses and rate movies. In addition, they have the option of fast-forwarding and rewinding the video stream via the remote. In all, the Queue-based user interface creates a highly personalized experience that puts members in control.

    Additional features of the product include optimization of the Netflix video streaming technology, which eliminates the need for a hard disk drive associated with video downloads, and built-in connectivity for automatic software upgrades, which will keep the device current with service enhancements.

    Technical Details In the Box -- The Netflix Player by Roku set-top box (approximately 5"W x 5"D x 2"H) -- Remote control (including 2 AAA batteries) -- A/V Cable (Yellow/Red/White RCA) -- Power Adapter -- Getting Started Guide Video and Audio Connections -- HDMI -- Component Video -- S-Video -- Composite Video -- Digital Optical Audio -- Analog Stereo Audio Network Connections -- Wired Ethernet -- Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) About Netflix, Inc.

    Netflix, Inc. is the world's largest online movie rental service, with more than eight million subscribers. For one low monthly price, Netflix members can get DVDs delivered to their homes and can instantly watch movies and TV episodes streamed to their TVs and PCs, all in unlimited amounts. Members can choose from over 100,000 DVD titles and a growing library of more than 10,000 choices that can be watched instantly. There are never any due dates or late fees. DVDs are delivered free to members by first class mail, with a postage-paid return envelope, from over 100 U.S. shipping points. More than 95 percent of Netflix members live in areas that generally receive shipments in one business day. Netflix is also partnering with leading consumer electronics companies to offer a range of devices that can instantly stream movies and TV episodes to members' TVs from Netflix. For more information, visit http://www.netflix.com/.

    About Roku, Inc.

    Roku is a market leader in innovative applications for digital media. Through its work in both software and hardware, the company develops and sells consumer products and business solutions to bring rich media to the end user. Its products include: The Netflix Player, SoundBridge and SoundBridge Radio digital music players, and BrightSign digital signage controllers. Roku is privately held and based in Saratoga, Calif. For more information on the company and its products, visit: http://www.roku.com/.

    Netflix, Inc.; Roku, Inc.

    CONTACT: Amy Bonetti, Principal, of Big Mouth Communications,
    +1-415-384-0900, amy@bigmouthpr.com, for Roku; or Steve Swasey, Vice
    President, Corporate Communications of Netflix, +1-408-540-3947,
    sswasey@netflix.com

    Web site: http://www.netflix.com/
    http://www.roku.com/




    TIBCO Spotfire Puts the Spotlight on Screening at InfoTech for Pharma and BiotechChristian Marcazzo's Presentation at May Conference to Show How Pharma Research Benefits from Advances in Analytics

    SOMERVILLE, Mass., May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Spotfire, a division of TIBCO Software Inc. , today announced that Christian Marcazzo, Senior Director Life Sciences Analytics, will present 'Applying Next Generation Business Intelligence to Pharma R&D' at the InfoTech for Pharma and Biotech Conference being held May 20 & 21 in Basel, Switzerland. Mr. Marcazzo's presentation will offer participants insight into how they can leverage critical data to speed insights and prompt better business decisions at pharmaceutical organizations.

    For the past ten years, Spotfire's software has been used to enable decision making at all of the top 25 pharmaceutical companies. In his presentation, Marcazzo will explain how the newest generation of the Spotfire platform offers research groups new and powerful workflows that can accelerate the entire screening operation including high-throughput screening, secondary screening, and high-content screening.

    "This is the first release of the Spotfire platform which we are recommending for applications in Screening," said Marcazzo. "With the curve-fitting and curve-drawing capabilities, we've developed what I believe will be game changing for analysis of plate based screening data; in particular when looking at dose response screens."

    The TIBCO Spotfire(R) enterprise analytics platform allows users to leverage standard interfaces and Business Intelligence (BI) data to create user experiences that speed insights and prompt better business decisions. This type of speed and flexibility is difficult to achieve quickly with traditional BI solutions. The latest release also provides an enhanced set of application programming interfaces (APIs) to allow partners and customers to build analytics applications for any business process. These APIs make it easier for companies to create a seamlessly integrated user experience, by customizing the user interface and even developing new data visualizations for the TIBCO Spotfire(R) Web Player. Security improvements provide better integration to existing infrastructure for internal and external use over the web.

    The conference will be at the Radisson SAS Hotel Basel. Mr. Marcazzo will present on Wednesday, May 21st at 12:30 (local time).

    About the Speaker:

    Christian Marcazzo is responsible for TIBCO Spotfire's strategy, marketing, and business development for the pharmaceutical industry. He has spent the last 10 years bringing new technologies to market to support the drug discovery and development process at companies including InforSense Ltd in London, LION bioscience in Heidelberg, Germany and Molecular Applications Group in Palo Alto, CA. Christian has a BA in Molecular and Cell Biology from the University of California, Berkeley.

    About Spotfire

    Spotfire, a division of TIBCO Software Inc., is a leading provider of enterprise analytics software for next generation business intelligence. Spotfire offers a visual and interactive experience that helps professionals quickly discover new and actionable insights in information. Distinguished by its speed to insight and adaptability to specific business challenges, Spotfire rapidly reveals unseen threats and new opportunities, creating significant economic value. Spotfire customers include industry leaders among the Global 2000 that have deployed Spotfire analytics to gain an information advantage over their competitors. For more information, visit http://spotfire.tibco.com/

    TIBCO, TIBCO Software, TIBCO Spotfire, TIBCO Spotfire Web Player, and Spotfire are trademarks or registered trademarks of TIBCO Software Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. All other product and company names and marks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners and are mentioned for identification purposes only.

    Contacts: Jim Baptiste Amy Groden-Morrison Davies Murphy Group, Inc. TIBCO Spotfire Division (781) 418-2438 (617) 702-1710 spotfire@daviesmurphy.com amorriso@tibco.com http://www.daviesmurphy.com/ http://www.spotfire.com/

    Spotfire

    CONTACT: Jim Baptiste of Davies Murphy Group, Inc., +1-781-418-2438,
    spotfire@daviesmurphy.com, for Spotfire; or Amy Groden-Morrison of TIBCO
    Spotfire Division, +1-617-702-1710, amorriso@tibco.com

    Web site: http://www.spotfire.com/
    http://spotfire.tibco.com/




    Digipass for SonicWALL SSL VPN Secures EMEA Corporations

    OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. and ZURICH, Switzerland, May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- VASCO Data Security International, Inc. (http://www.vasco.com/), the leading software security company specializing in authentication products, and SonicWALL, Inc., (http://www.sonicwall.com/) a leading provider of IT security solutions, today announced the availability of Digipass for SonicWALL SSL VPN.

    Digipass for SonicWALL SSL VPN is an ideal solution for companies that want to offer their mobile workers and road warriors flexible and secure Internet communication with the corporate network. The bundled e-security solution -- SonicWALL's award-winning SSL VPN appliances (including SonicWALL Aventail E-Class and SMB Series) and VASCO's market leading VACMAN/Digipass strong authentication solutions -- offers secure remote access to a company's network from any place and at any time.

    SonicWALL SSL VPN solutions deliver a secure, easy unified experience for the end-user and a common management platform for IT. The combination of SonicWALL's SSL VPN with VASCO's VACMAN and Digipass strong authentication provides simple and secure clientless remote access and support solutions with two-factor authentication and granular access control.

    Digipass for SonicWALL SSL VPN will be brought to the market by Azlan, the Value business unit of Tech Data Corporation (http://www.azlan.com/), a leading IT distributor in Europe. Azlan has a pan-European network of over 8,500 resellers, which means that the bundled solution will be widely available in EMEA. The joint solution will be available starting May 1st 2008.

    "The Digipass for SonicWALL SSL VPN product bundle is a logical step in the longstanding and fruitful business relationship between both companies," said Jan Valcke, VASCO's President & COO. "We are convinced that the combination of SonicWALL's excellence in the SSL VPN area and VASCO's leadership in strong authentication will prove to be a great asset for both companies in the SMB and Enterprise Security market. The fact that the solution will be marketed by leading IT distributor Azlan enables us to make the solution available across the entire EMEA-region."

    "We are very excited to partner with VASCO and Azlan to offer to our joint partners and clients a simplified, secure and cost effective secure remote access solution," says Keith Bird, VP EMEA SonicWALL. "By combining the best of breed SSL VPN technology with Digipass, the leading strong authentication solution, both companies are in an excellent position to help organisations deliver secure anywhere access from any Internet-enabled device on any network without the cost burdens of traditional remote access."

    "Security is today one of the most important issues for all organizations," Markus Bauer, Group Manager at Azlan Europe continues. "Good security is a must and all businesses must take adequate steps to address these issues. Many companies face increasing needs to open up their IT infrastructure not only to mobile and remote workers, but also to contractors, partners and customers. Resellers need to know that they can trust the solutions that they recommend to their customers entirely. With SonicWALL's and VASCO's products and expertise they have that reassurance and are able to meet the authentication needs of both enterprise and SME customers."

    About Azlan:

    Azlan, Tech Data Corporation's Enterprise business unit in Europe, is one of the region's leading value-added distributor of networking, communications and midrange solutions. In addition to enabling fast, cost-effective pan-European distribution of products & solutions for major manufacturers and publishers including Cisco Systems, HP and IBM, Azlan provides a variety of other value creating services including marketing & sales support, extensive vendor training and certification programs. Azlan continues to build on its history of excellence over the past two decades, now as part of Tech Data, which acquired Azlan in March 2003. Tech Data Corporation generated $19.8 billion in sales for its most recent fiscal year ended January 31, 2005. Founded in 1974, Tech Data is a leading distributor of IT products, with more than 90,000 customers in over 100 countries.

    About SonicWALL, Inc.

    SonicWALL is committed to improving the performance and productivity of businesses of all sizes by engineering the cost and complexity out of running a secure network. Over one million SonicWALL appliances have been shipped through its global network of ten thousand channel partners to keep tens of millions of worldwide business computer users safe and in control of their data. SonicWALL's award-winning solutions include network security, secure remote access, content security, backup and recovery, and policy and management technology. For more information, visit the company web site at http://www.sonicwall.com/.

    About VASCO:

    VASCO is a leading supplier of strong authentication and e-signature solutions and services specializing in Internet Security applications and transactions. VASCO has positioned itself as a global software company for Internet Security serving a customer base of close to 7,100 companies in more than 100 countries, including more than 1000 international financial institutions. VASCO's prime markets are the financial sector, enterprise security, e-commerce and e-government.

    Forward Looking Statements Sonicwall:

    Certain statements in this press release are "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform of 1995. The forward looking statements include but are not limited to statements regarding the benefits associated with the Digipass for SonicWALL SSL VPN, the availability of the solution in the EMEA market and our ability to meet the authentication needs of enterprise and SME customers. These forward looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the time the statements are made and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward looking statements. In addition, please see the "Risk Factors" described in SonicWALL's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, for a more detailed description of the risks facing SonicWALL's business. All forward looking statements included in this release are based upon information available to SonicWALL as of the date of the release, and SonicWALL assumes no obligation to update any such forward looking statements. SonicWALL is a registered trademark of SonicWALL, Inc. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

    Forward Looking Statements VASCO:

    Statements made in this news release that relate to future plans, events or performances are forward-looking statements. Any statement containing words such as "believes," "anticipates," "plans," "expects," and similar words, is forward-looking, and these statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations. Consequently, actual results could differ materially from the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements.

    Reference is made to the Company's public filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for further information regarding the Company and its operations.

    For more information contact:

    VASCO: Jochem Binst, +32 2 609 97 00, jbinst@vasco.com

    VASCO Data Security International, Inc.

    CONTACT: Jochem Binst of VASCO, +32 2 609 97 00, jbinst@vasco.com

    Web site: http://www.vasco.com/
    http://www.sonicwall.com/
    http://www.azlan.com/




    Nokia to Distribute KONAMI Games for N-Gage PlatformMETAL GEAR SOLID(R) MOBILE First in KONAMI N-Gage Games Line-up

    ESPOO, Finland, May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nokia and KONAMI, a leading global developer, publisher and manufacturer of electronic entertainment properties, today announced that KONAMI mobile titles will be added to the N-Gage mobile games platform. The mobile version of the award-winning METAL GEAR SOLID(R) will be the first title in the games line-up. METAL GEAR SOLID(R) MOBILE has received top honours at the 2007 International Mobile Gaming Awards (IMGA), taking both the Grand Prix and Operator's Choice Awards.

    The new version of the classic game features original content that can only be found on the mobile platform. METAL GEAR SOLID(R) MOBILE includes never-before-seen dramatic 3D art displays and camera work. The detailed in-game graphics capture the atmosphere of the METAL GEAR SOLID(R) series and create a depth that completely draws the player into the game, and pushes the capabilities of the mobile platform. Players face the extreme tension of solitary infiltration in this version of the tactical espionage action game developed in conjunction with Ideaworks3D and utilizing its Airplay 3.5 SDK. An in-game camouflage system utilizes colour samples from the scenery of the real world captured by the handset's camera. Moreover, additional controls are introduced that are made especially for mobile devices.

    "We're excited to see KONAMI tap into the performance and community features we've built into the N-Gage platform," said Gregg Sauter, Director, Third Party Games Publishing, Nokia. "METAL GEAR SOLID(R) on N-Gage will raise the bar with respect to graphical detail and made-for-mobile features. We look forward to the launch of this great franchise on N-Gage."

    "It is my sincere hope that global Nokia N-Gage users will experience the appeal of "METAL GEAR(R)" that has been brought to the mobile platform in the form of "METAL GEAR SOLID(R) MOBILE," said Hideo Kojima, Executive Producer of Kojima Productions, Corporate Officer of Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. "I believe that this cooperation between Nokia and KONAMI will form the perfect match to share the vast potential of mobile entertainment content with users all around the world."

    KONAMI provides premium content to mobile devices with its large portfolio of mobile entertainment including games, wallpapers and ringtones of many popular franchises.

    About KONAMI

    KONAMI was established in 1973. KONAMI has various digital entertainment businesses that include 'Computer & Video Games', 'Toy & Hobby', 'Amusement', 'Online', 'Multi-Media', 'Health & Fitness' and 'Gaming & System'. KONAMI was listed on the first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Singapore Stock Exchange, London Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange. KONAMI is a leading producer of many successful titles including the highly acclaimed 'METAL GEAR SOLID(R)', which has sold 22 million copies in the world up to date, 'Pro Evolution Soccer(R)', 'SILENT HILL(R)', and 'Castlevania(R)'. For more information about KONAMI, log on to http://www.konami.net/.

    About Ideaworks3D

    Ideaworks3D is a privately held technology and game development company headquartered in London. Founded in 1998 with a strong Oxford and Cambridge computer science and electronic engineering pedigree, the company has an unparalleled track record of creative innovation and technical leadership in the field of high performance mobile gaming. Ideaworks3D's Airplay platform is the result of over 7 years of research and development into high-performance native multimedia applications on mobile devices. Ideaworks3D's Studio is the recipient of multiple industry accolades including two consecutive BAFTA Games Awards in 2005 and 2004 for best handheld and mobile games. More information can be found at http://www.ideaworks3d.com/.

    About N-Gage

    N-Gage is a made-for-mobile games service available in compatible Nokia Nseries and other S60 3rd Edition devices from Nokia. N-Gage makes it easy to find, try, buy, play and manage high-quality mobile games as well as connect to friends and other players in the N-Gage Arena, Nokia's mobile gaming community. Nokia is working with the world's leading publishers to deliver a broad portfolio of games. http://www.n-gage.com/.

    About Nokia

    Nokia is the world leader in mobility, driving the transformation and growth of the converging Internet and communications industries. Nokia makes a wide range of mobile devices and provides people with experiences in music, navigation, video, television, imaging, games and business mobility through these devices. Nokia also provides equipment, solutions and services for communications networks.

    http://www.nokia.com/

    Nokia Corporation

    CONTACT: Media Enquiries: KONAMI CORPORATION Public Relations
    Department, Tel. +81-3-3746-2573, Email: press@konami.com; Nokia,
    Communications, Tel. +358-71800-34900, Email: press.services@nokia.com




    OTE Transforms IT Systems With OracleLeading Greek Service Provider Implements Oracle(R) CRM, ERP and OSS Applications

    NICE, France, May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TELEMANAGEMENT WORLD --

    -- Oracle today announced that Hellenic Telecommunications Organization (OTE), a leading communications service provider in Greece, has implemented an end-to-end application suite from Oracle to support its IT transformation initiative, helping the provider deliver an enhanced customer experience, drive service innovation, accelerate time to market for new services and improve operational efficiency. -- OTE has implemented a comprehensive customer relationship management (CRM), operations support system (OSS) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution from Oracle. The OSS components included Oracle(R) Communications Order and Service Management, Oracle Communications Service Activation and Oracle's inventory management solution to enable automated fulfillment of asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) broadband services. -- In a fully deregulated telecommunications sector, OTE is transforming its operations to deliver increasingly personalized and complex services. OTE needed network inventory and service activation systems that integrated with its business support systems (BSS) in order to provide a more efficient, accurate customer experience. Oracle's end-to-end offering not only met these needs, but also offered a low- risk, easy to implement solution. -- Since implementing Oracle's OSS applications, OTE has already achieved tangible business benefits by reaching automated fulfillment in a significant percentage of the ADSL orders. -- The Oracle applications supported OTE's broadband service growth and are also expected to strategically assist OTE in retaining the same quality in the delivery of additional complex broadband services. -- OTE also recently implemented the Oracle E-Business Suite to improve visibility into business data across the enterprise and enhance operational efficiency in its financial, corporate customer services, supply chain and human resource functions. For example, with Oracle Warehouse Management and Oracle Logistics, OTE has been able to consolidate numerous warehouses and provide a single view of inventory. Supporting Quote -- "OTE's selection and implementation of Oracle applications will provide the necessary foundation to help the company to create a sustainable competitive advantage and excel in customer service," said David Sharpley, vice president of product marketing and channels, Oracle Communications. Supporting Resources http://www.oracle.com/industries/communications/index.html

    http://www.oracle.com/industries/communications/oracle-communications- service-fulfillment-suite.html

    http://www.oracle.com/applications/e-business-suite.html http://www.oracle.com/applications/crm/siebel/index.html About Oracle Communications

    Oracle is #1 in Communications globally with 20 of the world's top 20 communications companies running Oracle applications. Oracle Communications integrates industry-specific BSS and OSS solutions with the capabilities of Oracle's industry-leading enterprise applications, business intelligence tools, and carrier-grade middleware and database technologies. Oracle Communications enables service providers to deliver next generation convergent services rapidly, increase customer satisfaction and loyalty, and reduce costs in the business and the network. For more information, visit http://www.oracle.com/Communications.

    About Oracle

    Oracle is the world's largest enterprise software company. For more information about Oracle, please visit our Web site at http://www.oracle.com/.

    (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020718/ORCLLOGO) Trademark

    Oracle is a registered trademark of Oracle Corporation and/or its affiliates. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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    CONTACT: Caroline Yu of Oracle, +1-650-506-8920, caroline.yu@oracle.com;
    or Janice Hazen of O'Keeffe & Company, +1-770-938-4753, jhazen@okco.com, for
    Oracle

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




    Oracle Introduces Oracle(R) Communications Service Creation Environment 3.0 for Rapid Service InnovationAccelerating Time to Market for New Services, Application is Key Component of Oracle's Integrated Communications Suite, Spanning OSS, BSS and Service Delivery Platform

    NICE, France, May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TELEMANAGEMENT FORUM --

    -- Oracle today announced general availability of Oracle(R) Communications Service Creation Environment (SCE) 3.0 to help communications service providers (CSPs) bring new services to market faster. Through a unified graphical interface, users can define, configure, assemble and deploy new or existing services from the Oracle Communications Service Fulfillment Suite -- helping to foster rapid service deployment and innovation with less risk. -- This new version of SCE now spans several components of the Oracle Communications Service Fulfillment Suite, including Oracle Communications Order and Service Management, Oracle Communications Unified Inventory Management and Oracle Communications Service Activation. SCE combines data from the three applications for a simplified view that helps service providers introduce new services through design efficiencies, such as version control and team collaboration. -- SCE 3.0 enables rapid service deployment by providing an accurate view of services, such as broadband, IPTV, wireless or others, already existing in a service provider's inventory or market offering. The application, which includes new capabilities for controlling versions of service design and associated documentation, helps users configure, create, assemble and deploy new service offerings. By enabling providers to leverage their existing service components and modify them to fit new customer needs -- as opposed to creating wholly new services -- SCE helps speed time to market. -- SCE also allows service providers to prototype new services, deploy and operate pilot programs, and refine and adapt services before undertaking a full market launch. This ability helps reduce risk and service creation costs while enabling providers to innovate and evolve seamlessly from early service incubation through full maturity -- a key requirement for many next-generation services that may not yet be operationally mature. -- SCE is part of Oracle's end-to-end suite for the communications industry, which also includes Oracle Communications Billing and Revenue Management, Oracle's Siebel CRM, Oracle Service Fulfillment Suite, Oracle Service Delivery Platform and Oracle Application Integration Architecture for Communications. Supporting Quotes -- "Oracle's vision is to deliver rapid service innovation to the communications industry through a comprehensive suite of integrated communications applications. Our new Service Creation Environment is a testament to our industry leadership as we continually seek to put configuration in the hands of service providers so they can cost effectively introduce new, innovative services, as well as blend combinations of existing services to create new market offerings rapidly," said David Sharpley, vice president of product marketing and channels, Oracle Communications. -- "Operators' traditional use of standalone 'silos' in their OSS, BSS and service delivery environments has hampered their ability to create and deliver truly innovative, convergent services," said Shira Levine, senior research analyst, IDC. "The development of an integrated, end-to-end solution that spans those multiple environments is an important step toward enabling rapid service innovation." Supporting Resources http://www.oracle.com/industries/communications/index.html

    http://www.oracle.com/industries/communications/oracle-communications- service-fulfillment-suite.html

    http://www.oracle.com/products/middleware/service-delivery- platform/index.html

    About Oracle Communications

    Oracle is #1 in Communications globally with 20 of the world's top 20 communications companies running Oracle applications. Oracle Communications integrates industry-specific BSS and OSS solutions with the capabilities of Oracle's industry-leading enterprise applications, business intelligence tools, and carrier-grade middleware and database technologies. Oracle Communications enables service providers to deliver next generation convergent services rapidly, increase customer satisfaction and loyalty, and reduce costs in the business and the network. For more information, visit http://www.oracle.com/Communications.

    About Oracle

    Oracle is the world's largest enterprise software company. For more information about Oracle, please visit our Web site at http://www.oracle.com/.

    Trademark

    Oracle is a registered trademark of Oracle Corporation and/or its affiliates. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

    (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020718/ORCLLOGO)

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    PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com Oracle

    CONTACT: Caroline Yu of Oracle, +1-650-506-8920, caroline.yu@oracle.com;
    or Janice Hazen of O'Keeffe & Company, +1-770-938-4753, jhazen@okco.com, for
    Oracle

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




    KPN Successfully Implements Oracle Application Integration ArchitectureLeading European Communications Provider Leverages Oracle Application Integration Architecture to Provide Pre-Integration for Business Processes Spanning Oracle's Siebel CRM and Oracle(R) Communications Billing and Revenue Management.

    NICE, France, May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TELEMANAGEMENT FORUM --

    Key News Facts: -- KPN, the leading provider of fixed and mobile telephony, broadband and television in the Netherlands and other parts of Europe, has implemented Oracle Application Integration Architecture to productize integration and enable business processes across Siebel CRM 8.0 and Oracle(R) Communications Billing and Revenue Management. -- The implementation of Oracle's Siebel CRM, Oracle Communications Billing and Revenue Management and the Oracle Application Integration Architecture (AIA) for Communications is a key part of KPN's efforts to simplify and transform its IT systems, and improve customer-centricity. -- By implementing Oracle AIA for Communications, KPN is able to streamline processes that cross its CRM and Billing systems. This integration enables: -- Faster launch of new products and services with synchronization of product details between Billing and CRM; -- Improved data quality with pre-integrated synchronization of customer and order data from CRM to billing; and -- Increased customer satisfaction with accurate and consistent data in the call center. -- From start to finish, the deployment of Oracle's integrated CRM and Billing platform for the launch of consumer Fiber services was accomplished in less than 6 months. -- Demonstrating immediate ROI, using Oracle AIA for Communications, KPN has reduced the overall effort to go market with this solution by 10-20%. -- In the future, KPN plans to further expand their new architecture with personalized 24x7 web-based customer self-service, customer and account mastering and a centralized product catalog. Supporting Quotes -- "With Oracle Application Integration Architecture for Communications, KPN has integrated key applications to offer efficient business processes for customer centric billing. We have saved significant time and money by using pre-built integrations, as opposed to having to develop them from scratch," said Frank Veldhuizen, Program Manager, KPN. "It enables us to be a market leader in customer service, and will enhance our competitive position." -- "Oracle launched AIA one year ago and we are delighted to see that KPN, one of our first AIA customers, is already benefiting from its implementation of the Oracle Application Integration Architecture," said Oracle VP of Industry Application Strategy Dan Byrnes. "AIA is an open, standards-based platform for business process management across Oracle, third-party and custom applications. As part of AIA, we have delivered pre-built integrations, such as AIA for Communications, that helps reduce the cost, time and complexity of integration." Related Links KPN -- http://www.kpn.com/ Recent press release -- http://tinyurl.com/5jr9eu Siebel CRM homepage -- http://tinyurl.com/2k756g Oracle Communications -- http://tinyurl.com/2vg5u4 About KPN

    KPN is the leading telecommunications and ICT service provider in the Netherlands, offering wireline and wireless telephony, internet and TV to consumers and end-to-end telecom and ICT services to business customers. KPN's subsidiary Getronics operates a global ICT services company with a market leading position in the Benelux, offering end-to-end solutions in infrastructure and network-related IT. In Germany and Belgium, KPN pursues a multi-brand strategy in its mobile operations and holds number three market positions through E-Plus and BASE. KPN provides wholesale network services to third parties and operates an efficient IP-based infrastructure with global scale in international wholesale through iBasis.

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    Amdocs and IBM Team to Offer Open, Standards-Based Service Fulfillment Solution for Service ProvidersSolution reduces operational costs and time to market by delivering standards- based framework for service management

    NICE, France, May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MANAGEMENT WORLD -- Amdocs , the leading provider of customer experience systems, today announced that it has teamed with IBM to offer a standards-based service fulfillment solution. The Amdocs IBM Service Fulfillment Solution gives service providers a framework to cost effectively support new services and extend the life of existing systems. The new solution was jointly developed from inception using TM Forum and SOA (service-oriented architecture) standards -- an industry first for a service fulfillment solution.

    The Amdocs IBM Service Fulfillment Solution reduces costs by providing pre-configured modular fulfillment processes for specific services-within the framework. The pre-defined business processes that are aligned with industry standards and the modular and reusable fulfillment applications minimize interoperability issues. As a result, service providers can quickly upgrade their fulfillment capabilities while repurposing their existing systems across multiple lines of business to reduce time to market.

    Amdocs and IBM have used SID (shared information data model), eTOM (enhanced telecommunications operations map) and NGOSS (next generation operations support systems) Contracts standards, further demonstrating the applicability and value of these standards to reduce total cost of ownership. Standards-based data structures that include SOA attributes, including SDO (service data objects) and SCA (service component architecture) simplify integration and the way applications handle objects. Amdocs and IBM will also offer joint consulting services to support the new solution.

    "Service providers need to continuously deliver new features to improve customer experience and reduce churn," said Charles Born, vice president of corporate communications at Amdocs. "One of the main obstacles to delivering new services is the OSS environment, which generally consists of a variety of systems that support specific products or services. Amdocs and IBM are delivering all the functionality and processes for service fulfillment, offering service providers a practical and cost effective way to achieve a modern architecture to launch new services."

    Tim Greisinger, vice president, Communications Sector Industry Solutions, IBM Software Group said, "We believe the Amdocs and IBM Service Fulfillment Solution is the only service fulfillment offering that currently meets the full SOA attributes and that supports the TM Forum standards, enabling a next generation OSS technology-neutral architecture."

    The Amdocs IBM Service Fulfillment Solution is part of Amdocs CES 7.5 and is available for purchase today. In February, Amdocs announced that it had pre-integrated and embedded IBM Information Management Products into the Amdocs Customer Experience Systems product portfolio.

    For more information, visit Amdocs at Management World (Booth 50, Hall 2). About Amdocs Customer Experience Systems (CES)

    Amdocs CES, introduced in January 2008, is an integrated portfolio that delivers the operating environment service providers need to transform from providers of utility voice, data and video services into purveyors of the digital lifestyle. Amdocs CES allows providers to deliver an optimal customer experience -- personalized, participatory and timely across any service, location and device. The Amdocs CES portfolio leverages Amdocs business process best practices based on real-world scenarios, and transcends traditional business support systems (BSS), operations support systems (OSS) and service delivery platforms (SDPs) to enable service providers to address both current and emerging customer experience business processes. Amdocs' unique business model focuses on enabling its customers to create differentiation and build brand, loyalty, profitability and competitive leadership. For more information, visit http://www.amdocs.com/Site/Vision/CES/SOD.htm.

    About Amdocs

    Amdocs is the market leader in customer experience systems innovation, enabling world-leading service providers to deliver an integrated, innovative and the intentional customer experience(TM) at every point of service. Amdocs provides solutions that deliver customer experience excellence, combining the software, service and expertise to help its customers execute their strategies and achieve service, operational and financial excellence. A global company with revenue of $2.84 billion in fiscal 2007, Amdocs has more than 17,000 employees and serves customers in more than 50 countries around the world. For more information, visit Amdocs at http://www.amdocs.com/

    Amdocs Forward-Looking Statement

    This press release includes information that constitutes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements about Amdocs' growth and business results in future quarters. Although we believe the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be obtained or that any deviations will not be material. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause future results to differ from those anticipated. These risks include, but are not limited to, the effects of general economic conditions, Amdocs' ability to grow in the business segments it serves, adverse effects of market competition, rapid technological shifts that may render the Company's products and services obsolete, potential loss of a major customer, our ability to develop long-term relationships with our customers, and risks associated with operating businesses in the international market. Amdocs may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, however the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These and other risks are discussed at greater length in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007, filed on December 3, 2007, and in our quarterly 6-K furnished on February 11 and May 6, 2008.

    Amdocs

    CONTACT: Kristy Heintz of Weber Shandwick, +1-212-445-8019,
    kheintz@webershandwick.com, for Amdocs, or Tom Agoston of IBM,
    +1-914-765-6124, agoston@us.ibm.com

    Web site: http://www.amdocs.com/
    http://www.amdocs.com/Site/Vision/CES/SOD.htm




    Amdocs Expands Customer Experience Systems Portfolio with Integrated Business and Operational Support Systems SuiteOSS enhancements include new bundled operational process packs to enable rapid deployment of new services

    NICE, France, May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MANAGEMENT WORLD -- Amdocs , the leading provider of customer experience systems, today introduced Amdocs CES - Cramer OSS 7.5, an integrated Operations and Business Support System (OSS/BSS) suite that enables service providers to deploy next generation services on a common OSS architecture. Amdocs CES - Cramer OSS 7.5 also includes automated software packages called Operational Product Packs (OPP) -- designed to help service providers deploy service and technology- specific processes.

    Earlier this year, Amdocs introduced Amdocs CES, the industry's first suite of products to enable service providers to deliver the digital lifestyle at an accelerated pace and lower cost. With today's announcement, Amdocs has completed the integration of the assets from the Cramer OSS portfolio into Amdocs CES to deliver the industry's first integrated OSS/BSS to support planning, fulfillment and assurance using common data and processes. This foundation enables service providers to evolve towards next generation OSS and because the suite is modular, service providers can choose to migrate one process at a time.

    Amdocs is the first company to introduce pre-packaged bundles that are configured to support a particular process, such as planning, fulfillment, or network management, for a specific service or technology. Amdocs OPPs provide both the base capabilities for an operational process and pre-configuration of the business process -- all pre-packaged as a single solution.

    Packs currently available include DSL (Digital Subscriber Lines) Fulfillment, which automates the fulfillment process for DSL or broadband services, and Backhaul Management OPP, which helps mobile operators to roll out new networks. Similar to the other CES packs that were introduced across the CES portfolio, OPPs enable service providers to standardize processes for new services to reduce operational costs, as well as reduce time to deploy.

    "Until now, service providers had a difficult choice: they could use OSS software that got the job done in the short term, or build a proper foundation to meet long-term goals, delaying new product introductions and risking revenue opportunity," said Charles Born, vice president of corporate communications at Amdocs. "Amdocs CES now offers an OSS to satisfy short and long term needs, pre-packaged processes to introduce new products quickly, and an integrated OSS/BSS designed to meet future needs."

    For more information, visit Amdocs at Management World (Booth 50, Hall 2). About Amdocs Customer Experience Systems (CES)

    Amdocs CES, introduced in January 2008, is an integrated portfolio that delivers the operating environment service providers need to transform from providers of utility voice, data and video services into purveyors of the digital lifestyle. Amdocs CES allows providers to deliver an optimal customer experience -- personalized, participatory and timely across any service, location and device. The Amdocs CES portfolio leverages Amdocs business process best practices based on real-world scenarios, and transcends traditional business support systems (BSS), operations support systems (OSS) and service delivery platforms (SDPs) to enable service providers to address both current and emerging customer experience business processes. Amdocs' unique business model focuses on enabling its customers to create differentiation and build brand, loyalty, profitability and competitive leadership. For more information, visit http://www.amdocs.com/Site/Vision/CES/SOD.htm.

    About Amdocs

    Amdocs is the market leader in customer experience systems innovation, enabling world-leading service providers to deliver an integrated, innovative and the intentional customer experience(TM) -- at every point of service. Amdocs provides solutions that deliver customer experience excellence, combining the software, service and expertise to help its customers execute their strategies and achieve service, operational and financial excellence. A global company with revenue of $2.84 billion in fiscal 2007, Amdocs has more than 17,000 employees and serves customers in more than 50 countries around the world. For more information, visit Amdocs at http://www.amdocs.com/.

    Amdocs Forward-Looking Statement

    This press release includes information that constitutes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements about Amdocs' growth and business results in future quarters. Although we believe the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be obtained or that any deviations will not be material. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause future results to differ from those anticipated. These risks include, but are not limited to, the effects of general economic conditions, Amdocs' ability to grow in the business segments it serves, adverse effects of market competition, rapid technological shifts that may render the Company's products and services obsolete, potential loss of a major customer, our ability to develop long-term relationships with our customers, and risks associated with operating businesses in the international market. Amdocs may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, however the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These and other risks are discussed at greater length in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007, filed on December 3, 2007, and in our quarterly 6-K furnished on February 11 and May 6, 2008.

    Amdocs

    CONTACT: Kristy Heintz of Weber Shandwick, +1-212-445-8019,
    kheintz@webershandwick.com, for Amdocs

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




    Amdocs Delivers Software to Simplify Network Operations and Enable Service Providers to Roll-Out New Applications and Services Faster with CiscoData Integrity Management solution aligns with Cisco software to improve automation, lower costs, and helps manage network resources

    NICE, France, May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MANAGEMENT WORLD -- Amdocs , the leading provider of customer experience systems, today announced the delivery of a pre-integrated Data Integrity Management solution combined with the Cisco Active Network Abstraction (ANA). The solution allows service providers to deliver on the promise of NGN technologies - simplification, automation, rapid service delivery, and a superior end user experience.

    The solution integrates the Operations Support System (OSS) with network and element management to streamline the planning, service fulfillment and assurance processes by automatically providing the OSS with a complete and accurate view of the live network. In doing so, the solution allows service providers to roll out new applications and services such as broadband, Carrier Ethernet, MPLS (multi-protocol label switching), VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) and IPTV (Internet Protocol television) considerably faster, at lower cost and with much reduced error rates.

    This pre-integrated solution combines the Amdocs OSS Suite with the Cisco Active Network Abstraction to provide a multi-vendor, multi-technology discovery and reconciliation capabilities. This approach lowers operational and capital expenditure costs and helps service providers ensure a high quality experience for end users.

    "The race continues for service providers to bring new services to market quickly and with precision and accuracy," said Charles Born, vice president of corporate communications at Amdocs. "Service providers can't afford to be hindered with poor data, flawed network discovery or reconciliation processes, and Amdocs and Cisco are committed to improving these processes."

    "Customers are demanding that vendors work together to help them address their service rollout and their cost of operation," said Bill Ahlstrom, vice president of Cisco's Network Management Technology Group. "Cisco's ability to provide network element management combined with Amdocs' ability to deliver best-in-class data integrity is a solid example of our strategy of collaborating between leaders to build unique value for our service provider customers."

    The Amdocs OSS Data Integrity Management solution will be demonstrated at Management World. For more information, visit Amdocs at Management World (Booth 50, Hall 2).

    About Amdocs Customer Experience Systems (CES)

    Amdocs CES, introduced in January 2008, is an integrated portfolio that delivers the operating environment service providers need to transform from providers of utility voice, data and video services into purveyors of the digital lifestyle. Amdocs CES allows providers to deliver an optimal customer experience -- personalized, participatory and timely across any service, location and device. The Amdocs CES portfolio leverages Amdocs business process best practices based on real-world scenarios, and transcends traditional business support systems (BSS), operations support systems (OSS) and service delivery platforms (SDPs) to enable service providers to address both current and emerging customer experience business processes. Amdocs' unique business model focuses on enabling its customers to create differentiation and build brand, loyalty, profitability and competitive leadership. For more information, visit http://www.amdocs.com/Site/Vision/CES/SOD.htm.

    About Amdocs

    Amdocs is the market leader in customer experience systems innovation, enabling world-leading service providers to deliver an integrated, innovative and the intentional customer experience(TM) - at every point of service. Amdocs provides solutions that deliver customer experience excellence, combining the software, service and expertise to help its customers execute their strategies and achieve service, operational and financial excellence. A global company with revenue of $2.84 billion in fiscal 2007, Amdocs has more than 17,000 employees and serves customers in more than 50 countries around the world. For more information, visit Amdocs at http://www.amdocs.com/.

    Amdocs Forward-Looking Statement

    This press release includes information that constitutes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements about Amdocs' growth and business results in future quarters. Although we believe the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be obtained or that any deviations will not be material. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause future results to differ from those anticipated. These risks include, but are not limited to, the effects of general economic conditions, Amdocs' ability to grow in the business segments it serves, adverse effects of market competition, rapid technological shifts that may render the Company's products and services obsolete, potential loss of a major customer, our ability to develop long-term relationships with our customers, and risks associated with operating businesses in the international market. Amdocs may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, however the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These and other risks are discussed at greater length in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007, filed on December 3, 2007, and in our quarterly 6-K furnished on February 11 and May 6, 2008.

    Amdocs

    CONTACT: Weber Shandwick for Amdocs, Kristy Heintz, +1-212-445-8019,
    kheintz@webershandwick.com

    Web site: http://www.amdocs.com/
    http://www.amdocs.com/Site/Vision/CES/SOD.htm

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