Wyse Releases Powerful OS for Desktop Virtualization on Thin Client DevicesNew Wyse Thin OS Expands Secure Roaming, Reliability and Multimedia Capabilities

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyse Technology, today announced that it has enhanced its flagship operating system, Wyse Thin OS(TM), including new features and functionality for popular Virtual Desktop environments from Citrix Systems, Inc., Microsoft(R) and VMware(R). Wyse Thin OS is the industry's most popular "purpose built" thin client operating system, which now offers users enhanced multimedia capabilities, as well as significant new functionality for today's workforce. Wyse Thin OS 6.2 was unveiled today at Citrix Synergy(TM).

Wyse Thin OS is the smallest, fastest and most secure purpose-built operating system for thin computing. Optimized for thin client devices, Wyse Thin OS 6.2 helps end users maximize their investments in Citrix XenApp(TM), Citrix XenDesktop(TM) and VMware(R) VDI/VDM solutions.

"Today's knowledge workforce is demanding a richer experience from thin clients," said Jeff McNaught, Chief Marketing Officer for Wyse Technology, Inc. "The enhancements to Wyse Thin OS announced today will immediately benefit the growing user base of knowledge workers accessing their environment from a virtual desktop, as well as task workers using existing presentation virtualization solutions."

"When it comes to delivering value to our banking customers, quick data access and high data security are paramount," said Rod Lefever, Senior Vice President and CTO at Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc., which operates more than 230 bank branches in the Mid-Atlantic region. "Wyse Thin OS helps make us a more responsive and efficient organization, providing us with information at our fingertips without compromising security."

Specific new features on Wyse Thin OS 6.2 include: -- Citrix ICA 10.X compatibility -- Support for Citrix's Speedscreen Multimedia Acceleration ("Rave") technology, enabling multimedia content to be delivered from a XenApp Server (formerly Presentation Server) through an ICA session to a thin client. The result for end users is clean, crisp multimedia content, but with reduced CPU utilization at the server. -- Session reliability support that enables end users to be on the move without having to re-authenticate after a temporary loss of network connectivity. As users move throughout their office, hospital or other building they are often accessing multiple wireless access points. With this feature Wyse Thin OS 6.2 allows the end user session to remain active on the server (without timing out) and be presented seamlessly upon regaining network connectivity, resulting in better user experience while using a Citrix XenApp environment. -- Roaming biometrics and smartcard support with IdentiPHI SAFsolution 5, the industry's most advanced biometric authentication solution for the enterprise, allowing biometric and smartcard users to not only roam from station to station but also securely access the same virtual environment regardless of which station they are using to connect.

"By combining the leading thin client appliance with IdentiPHI's comprehensive identity management solutions, we are ensuring enterprises can deploy a mobile, virtual workforce without worry," said John Atkinson, President at IDENTIPHI, Inc (BULLETIN BOARD: IDPI) . "IdentiPHI's SAFsolution Enterprise Edition combined with biometrics and smart cards deliver the industry's most secure and reliable method for domain authentication."

Wyse Thin OS 6.2 is available today. For more information visit: http://www.wyse.com/products/software/os/

About Wyse Technology

Wyse Technology is the global leader in thin computing. Wyse and its partners deliver the hardware, infrastructure software, and services that comprise thin computing, allowing people to access the information they need using the applications they want, with better security, manageability, and at a much lower total cost of ownership than a PC. Thin computing allows CIOs and senior IT professionals to reduce costs, manage risk, and deliver access to information. Wyse partners closely with industry leaders Microsoft, Citrix, VMware, and others to achieve this objective. Wyse is headquartered in San Jose, California, with offices worldwide.

For more information, visit the Wyse Web site at http://www.wyse.com/ or call 1-800-GET-WYSE.

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Lockheed Martin-Built Trident II D5 Missile Achieves Record 122 Successful Test Launches in a RowTwo D5 Fleet Ballistic Missiles Launched in Navy Test in the Pacific

SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Navy conducted a successful test launch this month of two Trident II D5 Fleet Ballistic Missiles (FBMs) built by Lockheed Martin . The Navy launched the unarmed missiles from the submerged submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) in the Pacific Ocean.

The Trident II D5 missile now has achieved 122 consecutive successful test launches since 1989 -- a record unmatched by any other large ballistic missile or space launch vehicle.

"The exceptional partnership with our Navy Strategic Systems Programs customer accounts for the unmatched record of success of the D5 missile," said Melanie A. Sloane, vice president of Fleet Ballistic Missile programs, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, the Navy's Trident missile prime contractor. "Disciplined performance by the entire Navy and industry team helps to ensure the reliability and credibility of the Fleet Ballistic Missile as demonstrated in test after test."

The Navy launched the missiles as part of a Follow-on Commander Evaluation Test. The Navy conducts a continuing series of operational system evaluation tests to assure the safety, reliability, readiness and performance of the Trident II D5 Strategic Weapon System, as required by the Department of Defense's National Command Authority. The tests are conducted under the testing guidelines of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

For the tests, operational missiles are converted into inert configurations using test missile kits produced by Lockheed Martin that contain range safety devices and flight telemetry instrumentation.

First deployed in 1990, the D5 missile is currently aboard Trident II Ohio-class submarines and British Trident II Vanguard-class submarines. The three-stage, solid-propellant, inertial-guided ballistic missile can travel a nominal range of 4,000 nautical miles and carries multiple independently targeted reentry vehicles.

Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, Sunnyvale, Calif., is the prime contractor and program manager for the U.S. Navy's Trident missile. Lockheed Martin Space Systems employees, principally in California, Georgia, Florida, Washington and Utah, support the design, development, production, test and operation of the Trident strategic weapon system. Lockheed Martin Space Systems has been the Navy's prime strategic missile contractor since the inception of the program more than 50 years ago.

The test also involved the Lockheed Martin-integrated Navigation Subsystem that provides the highly-accurate and reliable navigation data required to support today's stringent Trident Weapon System performance requirements. Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems & Sensors Undersea Systems business unit, Mitchel Field, N.Y., has been the Navy's prime contractor for the Navigation Subsystem aboard FBM submarines since 1955.

Altogether, nearly 3,000 employees throughout the Lockheed Martin Corporation support the Navy's Fleet Ballistic Missile program.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin employs about 140,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The Corporation reported 2007 sales of $41.9 billion.

Media Contacts: Lynn Fisher, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, 408-742-7606; lynn.m.fisher@lmco.com Jack Papp, Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems & Sensors, 703-367-2484; jack.papp@lmco.com

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Leading Analyst Firm Positions Oracle in Leaders Quadrant in Magic Quadrant for Field Service Management

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., May 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

-- Oracle today announced that both Oracle(R) E-Business Suite and Oracle's Siebel Field Service have been included in this year's Gartner Magic Quadrant for Field Service Management, 2008 and Siebel Field Service has been positioned in the Leaders Quadrant(1). -- The Gartner Magic Quadrant provides guidance for organizations that are seeking to purchase, replace or upgrade their solutions, and it positions vendors within a particular market segment based on their completeness of vision and their ability to execute on that vision. -- According to Gartner, vendors in the Leaders Quadrant "demonstrate not only market strength based on installed base depth, but also affect market trends in all categories of the criteria on which they are evaluated, and users of the software feel they are gaining a competitive advantage over others in their industry." -- Siebel Field Service offers a mature and feature-rich product that is tightly integrated with Siebel Call Center, Customer Service and Sales Automation. Siebel Field Service enables businesses to dramatically enhance their customer service offerings with support for everything from call routing and asset management to on-site invoicing and mobile connectivity. It can also be easily integrated with other Oracle and third-party applications to create a comprehensive, multi-channel service solution. -- Siebel Field Service is ideal for businesses looking to deploy best of breed field service, integrated with third-party systems and for customers already using Siebel Call Center, Customer Service and Sales Automation. -- Oracle Field Service, part of the Oracle E-Business Suite, increases customer satisfaction and profitability by automating and optimizing the dispatching of field technicians to service calls. Powerful algorithms, like Geographic Clustering, work in the background to more accurately predict customer appointment times and service delivery windows. The Mobile Wireless Handheld and Laptop applications keep the field worker completely synchronized, even in disconnected environments. Integration with Google Maps offers Dispatchers a rich and detailed visualization of technician routes and work assignments. -- Oracle E-Business Suite Field Service is a natural fit for existing customers of the Oracle E-Business Suite with asset-intensive businesses, particularly high-technology and industrial manufacturing. Supporting Quotes -- "Our field service operations are a critical component of our business and integral to our overall customer strategy," said Chris Norman, Senior Project Manager, Enterprise Technology, Ingersoll Rand. "With Siebel Field Service, we have not only automated processes and created cost-saving efficiencies, we have also been able to exceed customer expectations by improving our service delivery capabilities." -- "We are pleased that our Field Service offerings have been evaluated and placed by Gartner," said Anthony Lye, Senior Vice President of Oracle CRM. "Our field service products have been tested and proven by hundreds of customers who have successfully implemented Oracle to differentiate their businesses with exceptional service." Supporting Resources -- Full report -- http://tinyurl.com/5yv7eu -- Siebel Field Service homepage -- http://tinyurl.com/3ehm7y -- Siebel Field Service datasheet -- http://tinyurl.com/3muszr -- Oracle Field Service homepage -- http://tinyurl.com/5s9pyc -- Oracle Field Service datasheet -- http://tinyurl.com/62jfqc

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AT&T Expands Wireless Network in Mercer CountyNew Cell Site Enhances Coverage in Glenmoore and Cooper's Corner

GLENMOORE, N.J., May 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. today announced the addition of a new cell site in Mercer County which enhances coverage, capacity and expands the high speed third generation (3G) mobile broadband network in Glenmoore and Cooper's Corner. The new site will also beef up coverage along Routes 31, 612 and 579 and along Lambertville Hopewell Turnpike.

"This is a vital and fast growing area of New Jersey with tech-savvy business people, students and residents who need to stay connected," said Dan Lafond, vice president and general manager for AT&T's wireless division in New Jersey. "We're committed to providing customers with a great network experience every time they make a call, surf the Internet or read e-mail on an AT&T device."

AT&T plans to invest more than $140 million in New Jersey this year to enhance network coverage, capacity and further expand the 3G network. Since 2005, AT&T spent more than $600 million across the Garden State. Using a 3G handset customers can quickly view videos, games, pictures and the latest music, entertainment, news and weather available through MEdia Net, the company's mobile Internet portal. AT&T's 3G network is available in more than 275 markets, with plans to deliver 3G service to nearly 350 markets by the end of the year.

To find out more details about AT&T's wireless coverage anywhere in Mercer County, New Jersey or anywhere in the United States, consumers can go online to AT&T's coverage viewer for up-to-date wireless coverage information based on a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark.

About AT&T

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

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WD(R) Brings Fast Portable Storage to Mac(R) Users On-the-GoSleek New My Passport(TM) Studio Drives Designed for Mac with Faster FireWire(R) Interface and Time Machine(TM) Support

LAKE FOREST, Calif., May 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Expanding on its popular portable storage offerings, WD(R) today introduced its new Mac(R)-formatted My Passport(TM) Studio(TM) Portable Drives. The newest members of the My Passport family are designed for Mac users on-the-go and are equipped with both FireWire(R) 400 and USB 2.0 interfaces, a clever capacity gauge, and include a soft drawstring carrying bag for protection from scratches and dirt. Available now at select retailers and at WD's online store (http://www.shopwd.com/), the My Passport Studio portable drives are offered in capacities of 320 GB and 250 GB.

Weighing in at less than 5 ounces, the My Passport Studio portable drives make it easy to securely carry office files, thousands(1) of songs, videos or photos and back up a Macintosh(R) laptop using Apple Time Machine(TM) backup software utility. With an elegant silver metallic finish that perfectly complements other Mac products, these portable drives feature a shock-resistant enclosure to provide protection from the bumps and jars of everyday life on-the-go. Ultra portable, these drives are USB-bus powered which eliminates the need for an external power adapter(2).

"We designed the My Passport Studio portable drives to work seamlessly with Apple's Time Machine, making this drive an ideal storage solution for creative pros on-the-go who require high performance storage to back up and carry their massive amounts of digital content," said Jim Welsh, vice president and general manager of WD's branded products and consumer electronics groups. "This sleek personal storage device with a faster FireWire interface and Mac-formatting is exactly the storage solution our Mac customers have been clamoring for ever since we introduced the first WD Passport portable USB drive."

Unique features of the new My Passport Studio portable drives include: -- formatted HFS+, Journaled for Mac compatibility(3); -- FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 interfaces; -- capacity gauge that enables users to know at-a-glance how much space is available; -- works with Apple Time Machine backup feature included in Apple's Leopard(R) operating system; -- USB powered(4); -- industry-leading 5-year limited warranty; and, -- elegant silver metallic finish that perfectly complements other Mac products.

WD's My Passport Studio portable drives are available now at select retail stores and from WD's online store (http://www.shopwd.com/). MSRP for the My Passport Studio portable drive with 250 GB capacity is $159.99 USD and 320 GB is $219.99 USD.

Product information and photos of My Passport Studio Portable Drives are available on the company's Web site at http://www.westerndigital.com/en/products/Products.asp?DriveID=469.

About WD

WD, one of the storage industry's pioneers and long-time leaders, provides products and services for people and organizations that collect, manage and use digital information. The company produces reliable, high-performance hard drives that keep users' data accessible and secure from loss. WD applies its storage expertise to consumer products for external, portable and shared storage applications.

WD was founded in 1970. The company's storage products are marketed to leading systems manufacturers, selected resellers and retailers under the Western Digital and WD brand names. Visit the Investor section of the company's Web site (http://www.westerndigital.com/) to access a variety of financial and investor information.

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SAIC Completes Acquisition of SM Consulting, Inc.

SAN DIEGO and MCLEAN, Va., May 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Science Applications International Corporation announced today that it has completed the acquisition of SM Consulting, Inc. (SMC). Headquartered in Linthicum, Md., SMC employs more than 460 people and provides services in language, intelligence, information technology, management consulting, business process outsourcing, training, and logistics to federal, state and local governments and private industry.

SMC offers extensive domain expertise in linguistic services, providing foreign language translation, interpretation and training services in the defense and intelligence communities. The company is a leading provider on the General Services Administration Language Services schedule, and its training services program is accredited by the nationally recognized Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training.

SMC will join SAIC's Mission Integration Business Unit, headquartered in Reston, Va.

"SMC's employees and management team share SAIC's steadfast customer commitment and mission focus," said Stu Shea, president of SAIC's Intelligence, Security and Technology Group. "While both organizations offer outstanding support for programs that are vital to our nation, together we will be positioned to apply greater capabilities, deeper expertise and broader experience in this important domain. That creates exciting opportunities for our employees, our company and our customers. We are very pleased to welcome SMC to the SAIC team."

About SAIC

SAIC is a FORTUNE 500(R) scientific, engineering, and technology applications company that uses its deep domain knowledge to solve problems of vital importance to the nation and the world, in national security, energy and the environment, critical infrastructure, and health. The company's approximately 44,000 employees serve customers in the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, other U.S. Government civil agencies and selected commercial markets. SAIC had annual revenues of $8.9 billion for its fiscal year ended January 31, 2008. For more information, visit http://www.saic.com/. SAIC: From Science To Solutions(R)

Statements in this announcement, other than historical data and information, constitute forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause our actual results, performance, achievements, or industry results to be very different from the results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Some of these factors include, but are not limited to, the risk factors set forth in SAIC's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended January 31, 2008, and other such filings that SAIC makes with the SEC from time to time. Due to such uncertainties and risks, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.

Contact: Melissa Koskovich Laura Luke 703-676-6762 703-676-6533 melissa.l.koskovich@saic.com laura.luke@saic.com

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Ness Technologies to Present at FBR Capital Markets 12th Annual Spring Investor Conference

HACKENSACK, New Jersey, May 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ness Technologies, Inc. , a global provider of information technology solutions and services, today announced that Sachi Gerlitz, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the FBR Capital Markets 12th Annual Spring Investor Conference at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York, on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 10:30 AM ET.

An audio webcast of the event, including presentation slides, will be available live and for replay at http://www.wsw.com/webcast/fbr21/nstc/. Participants are encouraged to visit the web site at least 15 minutes prior to the presentation start time to download and install any necessary software.

About Ness Technologies

Ness Technologies is a global provider of end-to-end IT services and solutions designed to help clients improve competitiveness and efficiency. The Ness portfolio of solutions and services consists of software product development, including both offshore and near-shore outsourcing; system integration, application development and consulting; and software distribution. With 7,800 employees, Ness maintains operations in 18 countries, and partners with numerous software and hardware vendors worldwide. For more information about Ness Technologies, visit http://www.ness.com/.

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Freedom Wireless, Inc. Settles Patent Infringement Suit Against VeriSign, Inc.

PHOENIX, May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Freedom Wireless, Inc. announced today that it has settled a patent infringement suit against VeriSign, Inc. pending in federal court in Marshall, Texas. Freedom Wireless and VeriSign will file a Final Consent Judgment in which they agree that Judgment may be entered for Freedom Wireless and against VeriSign on Freedom Wireless' claims that VeriSign infringed three of Freedom Wireless' patents relating to prepaid wireless systems and on VeriSign's counterclaims alleging non-infringement, invalidity and unenforceability of those patents.

Freedom Wireless' infringement claims were based on prepaid wireless services offered by VeriSign to two wireless carriers, Alltel Communication, Inc. and United States Cellular Corporation . To settle the claims, VeriSign agreed to pay Freedom Wireless a confidential amount of money and to transfer to Freedom Wireless a portfolio of ten United States and twelve foreign patents and other intellectual property rights relating to prepaid wireless services. In return, Freedom Wireless granted a limited license of its patents to VeriSign, but only to enable VeriSign to fully perform certain existing prepaid wireless contracts, and granted a release to VeriSign's carrier customers that is limited to their use of certain VeriSign prepaid wireless services.

Larry Day, President of Freedom Wireless, said: "We are pleased to successfully settle our disputes with VeriSign and to add VeriSign to our ever-growing roster of licensees. The patents that we have received from VeriSign significantly expand the scope of our patent portfolio. As a development and technology company, we will continue to vigorously enforce our intellectual property rights to prevent wireless carriers and wireless service providers from using them without licenses."

The settlement with VeriSign does not settle Freedom Wireless' patent infringement claims against the other defendants in the case, Comverse, Inc. (Pink Sheets: CMVT) and Cricket Communications, Inc. , or Freedom Wireless' claims against Alltel based on its use of Comverse's prepaid wireless services. Freedom Wireless will continue to prosecute those claims.

About the Company.

As pioneers in the wireless industry, Freedom Wireless continues to work with entrepreneurs to develop and license patented technologies to provide prepaid wireless services. Since 1995, Freedom Wireless' technologies have enabled consumers to enjoy wireless services that they were previously denied. Today, licensees of Freedom Wireless such as Xius bcgi, Telcordia Technologies Inc. and Virgin Mobile Wireless offer a wide range of licensed services and products to millions of prepaid wireless customers throughout the United States. Licensing inquiries should be directed to Larry Day at larry@fwiprepaid.com or 480-315-8260.

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Sears Holdings Corporation to Open New Direct Delivery Center in Jacksonville, Fla.Center to employ 75 associates

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., May 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sears Holdings Corporation today announced the grand opening of a new 811,672 sq. ft. direct delivery center in Jacksonville, Fla. The facility is an important part of the company's supply chain and will distribute home appliances, tractors, TV's and other large ticket items to local warehouses at over 112 Sears and Kmart store locations in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.

"Sears is proud to continue the strong relationship between our company and the great State of Florida. This facility will allow Sears to expand our appliance distribution capabilities and moves us closer to our goal of becoming more effective and efficient," said Jim Mixon, senior vice president, Supply Chain and Operations for Sears Holdings.

"I am excited to see a world-class retailer like Sears choose our city for a regional logistics center," said Jacksonville Mayor, John Peyton. "It is a testament to our tremendous workforce and to the economic vitality of our community."

The center is expected to employ approximately 75 associates. About Sears Holdings Corporation

Sears Holdings Corporation is the nation's fourth largest broadline retailer, with approximately $50 billion in annual revenues, and with approximately 3,800 full-line and specialty retail stores in the United States and Canada. Sears Holdings is the leading home appliance retailer as well as a leader in tools, lawn and garden, home electronics and automotive repair and maintenance. Key proprietary brands include Kenmore, Craftsman and DieHard, and a broad apparel offering, including such well-known labels as Lands' End, Jaclyn Smith and Joe Boxer, as well as the Apostrophe and Covington brands. It also has Martha Stewart Everyday products, which are offered exclusively in the U.S. by Kmart and in Canada by Sears Canada. The Company is the nation's largest provider of home services, with more than 13 million service calls made annually. For more information, visit Sears Holdings' website at http://www.searsholdings.com/.

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Brown Shoe Reports First Quarter Financial Results; Revises 2008 EPS Guidance

ST. LOUIS, May 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Brown Shoe Company, Inc. reported results for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 ended May 3, 2008.

Net sales in the first quarter decreased 2.1 percent to $554.5 million compared to $566.3 million in the year ago quarter. Net earnings in the first quarter decreased 25.3 percent to $7.2 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, which includes costs of $0.03 per diluted share related to the relocation of the Company's Madison office to its St. Louis headquarters and a net gain of $0.15 per diluted share for insurance recoveries, net of associated fees and costs, related to environmental remediation at the Company's Denver, CO facility. This compares to $9.6 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, in the year ago quarter, which included $0.07 per diluted share of costs related to the Company's Earnings Enhancement Plan.

Ron Fromm, Brown Shoe's Chairman and CEO, stated, "The environment for consumer spending proved more challenging than we expected, resulting in lower than anticipated first quarter sales and profitability for Brown Shoe. Despite this, during the quarter we managed our business well maintaining stringent control of inventory and expenses while achieving several noteworthy goals. To this end, our Brown New York brands experienced solid sales growth, as our revitalization strategies took hold. We also generated strong growth within our Dr. Scholl's, Children's, and Carlos by Carlos Santana brands. Most importantly, we continued our emphasis on building Brown Shoe for the future by connecting Famous Footwear with Brown Shoe in St. Louis, forging new brand partnerships and further extending the reach of our Naturalizer brand to new geographies with the opening of additional retail stores in China. We remain confident that our strategies will result in long-term sustained growth in sales and profitability and increased value for our shareholders. Nonetheless, we believe it prudent to plan the remainder of the year cautiously."

Consolidated Results for First Quarter 2008: -- Net sales were $554.5 million, a decrease of 2.1 percent compared to $566.3 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2007; -- Net earnings were $7.2 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, versus net earnings of $9.6 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, in the prior year. First quarter 2008 net earnings include charges of $1.1 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, related to the relocation of Famous Footwear to St. Louis and also include net recoveries of $6.2 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, for insurance recoveries, net of associated fees and costs, related to environmental remediation at the Company's Denver, CO facility. First quarter 2007 net earnings included charges of $3.3 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, related to the Company's Earnings Enhancement Plan; -- Gross margins in the first quarter 2008 decreased 160 basis points to 39.0 percent of net sales from 40.6 percent of net sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2007, driven by increased promotions at retail and higher cost of goods and allowances in its Wholesale division; -- Selling and administrative expenses in the first quarter 2008 decreased as a percent of net sales by 90 basis points to 36.6 percent of net sales, or $203.0 million, versus 37.5 percent, or $212.3 million, in the same period last year. The year-over-year change was driven by insurance recoveries related to environmental remediation activities at the Company's Denver, CO facility and expense control; -- Operating earnings as a percent of net sales decreased to 2.4 percent, or $13.4 million, in the first quarter of 2008 versus 3.1 percent of net sales, or $17.5 million in the first quarter of 2007; -- The Company's tax rate in the quarter was 30.4 percent versus 32.3 percent in the year ago quarter. The lower tax rate reflects a lower rate at the Company's Wholesale division. Segment Highlights for First Quarter 2008 Retail Division

Net sales at Famous Footwear decreased 2.0 percent to $318.8 million, compared to $325.3 million for the first quarter last year. Same-store sales in the quarter decreased by 7.3 percent, versus a gain of 2.5 percent in the year ago period. Gross margins declined by 140 basis points in the quarter, as Famous Footwear increased promotional activity in order to manage inventory levels aggressively. Operating earnings decreased to $7.6 million, or 2.4 percent of net sales, compared to $21.0 million or 6.4 percent of net sales in the year ago period. Famous Footwear opened 37 new stores and closed 11 during the quarter, resulting in 1,100 stores open at the end of the quarter compared to 1,009 during the year ago period.

The Specialty Retail segment, which primarily consists of Naturalizer stores and the Shoes.com e-commerce business, reported net sales in the quarter of $58.0 million, a 3.8 percent decrease from $60.3 million in the year-ago period. Same-store sales declined 5.8 percent during the quarter. Net sales at Shoes.com decreased by 6.8 percent versus the year ago period. The segment's operating loss was $4.7 million compared to a loss of $3.0 million in the year earlier period. During the quarter, the division opened eight stores, including six stores in China, and closed one, resulting in 291 stores open at the end of the quarter, compared to 280 at the end of the year ago period (seven additional stores were opened during the quarter in China by an affiliate of the Company's joint venture partner, Hongguo International Holdings Limited).

Wholesale Division

Wholesale net sales declined 1.7 percent in the quarter to $177.7 million, compared to $180.7 million in the year earlier period, as the Company's retail customers tightly managed their inventory levels in the quarter. The challenging consumer environment impacted sales with Naturalizer and LifeStride performing below first quarter 2007 levels. At the same time, the Dr. Scholl's, Franco Sarto, Etienne Aigner, and Children's groups performed well in the quarter. The softness in retail sales led to higher allowances, which contributed to the 160 basis point decline in gross margins in the quarter. Operating earnings, as a percent of net sales, decreased 230 basis points in the quarter to 4.9 percent, or $8.7 million, versus 7.2 percent, or $13.0 million, in the year ago period.

Balance Sheet

Inventory at quarter-end was $403.6 million, as compared to $397.7 million at the end of the first quarter in 2007. The year-over-year increase is due primarily to the 91 additional stores at Famous Footwear, however average inventory per store is down 4.7 percent. The Company's debt-to-capital ratio at the end of the first quarter was 21.1 percent, compared to 22.7 percent at the same time last year.

Earnings Enhancement Plan Update

On April 10, 2008, the Company announced that, as part of its Earnings Enhancement Plan, it would relocate its Madison, WI office to St. Louis. This move will create a more connected footwear company and will foster collaboration, increase speed-to-market and strengthen the Company's connection with its consumers. The transition began during the first quarter and will be substantially complete by the end of the third quarter of 2008. The Company expects to incur pre-tax expenses of $25 to $30 million ($0.37 to $0.44 per diluted share) to implement the relocation. Under various state economic development programs, the Company will collaborate with public partners to avail itself of eligible incentives totaling more than $43 million related to training, job creation, and the redevelopment of the Company's Clayton, MO property. The Company, working with its development partners, intends to redevelop its 12-acre property over the next few years creating a multi-use office, retail, and residential place. The company anticipates a potential monetization of existing real estate and an operating lease for its new offices on a portion of the existing property.

Full-Year and Second Quarter 2008 Guidance

Management's current guidance for the full-year and second quarter is as follows:

-- Consolidated net sales: $2.43 to $2.48 billion for full-year 2008 and $585 to $600 million for the second quarter 2008; -- Famous Footwear same-store sales: negative 1.0 to negative 3.0 percent for the full-year and negative 1.0 to negative 3.0 percent in the second quarter; -- Store openings and closings: 100 to 110 new Famous Footwear stores and approximately 40 closings for the full-year. 25 to 30 new Specialty Retail stores, including 15 to 20 in China (40 to 45 additional stores in China by an affiliate of the Company's joint venture partner, Hongguo International Holdings Limited), and approximately three closings for the full-year; -- Wholesale sales: increasing by mid-single digits for the full-year and in the range of negative 2.0 to positive 2.0 percent in the second quarter; -- Income tax rate: 30.0 to 31.0 percent for both the full-year and second quarter; -- Average diluted shares: 42.0 million; -- Earnings per share: in the range of $1.29 to $1.53 per diluted share for the full-year, which includes costs of $0.11 per diluted share, net of an expected non-recurring gain on real estate sales, related to the relocation of the Company's Madison, WI office to St. Louis and a net gain of $0.15 per diluted share for insurance recoveries, net of associated fees and costs, related to environmental remediation at the Company's Denver, CO facility. For the second quarter, earnings per share are estimated in the range of $0.05 to $0.10 per diluted share, which includes costs of $0.14 related to the relocation of the Company's Madison, WI office to St. Louis; -- Purchases of property and equipment: approximately $75.0 to $85.0 million for the full-year, primarily relating to new stores and remodels, logistics network and other infrastructure, and non-ERP information systems upgrades. Conference Call

A conference call to discuss first quarter 2008 results will be held this morning at 9:00 a.m. EDT. While participation in the question-and-answer session of the call will be limited to institutional analysts and investors, retail brokers and individual investors are invited to attend via a live web-cast to be hosted at http://www.brownshoe.com/investor or http://www.earnings.com/ (at the website, type in the BWS ticker symbol to locate the broadcast).

Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements and expectations regarding the Company's future performance and the future performance of its brands. Such statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These include (i) the preliminary nature of estimates of the costs and benefits of the Earnings Enhancement Plan including the relocation of functions to St. Louis, which are subject to change as the Company makes decisions and refines these estimates over time; (ii) potential disruption to the Company's business and operations as a result of the Company's decision to relocate positions from its Madison, WI office to its St. Louis, MO headquarters, and the Company's ability to attract and retain talent; (iii) the timing and uncertainty of activities and costs related to redevelopment of the Company's Clayton, MO headquarters site; (iv) intense competition within the footwear industry; (v) rapidly changing consumer demands and fashion trends and purchasing patterns, which may be influenced by consumers' disposable income, which in turn can be influenced by general economic conditions; (vi) customer concentration and increased consolidation in the retail industry; (vii) political and economic conditions or other threats to continued and uninterrupted flow of inventory from China and Brazil, where the Company relies heavily on third-party manufacturing facilities for a significant amount of its inventory; (viii) the Company's ability to attract and retain licensors and protect its intellectual property; (ix) the Company's ability to secure leases on favorable terms; (x) the Company's ability to maintain relationships with current suppliers; (xi) the uncertainties of pending litigation; and (xii) the Company's ability to successfully execute its international growth strategy. The Company's reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission contain detailed information relating to such factors, including, without limitation, the information under the caption "Risk Factors" in Item 1A of the Company's Annual Report for the year ended February 2, 2008, which information is incorporated by reference herein. The Company does not undertake any obligation or plan to update these forward- looking statements, even though its situation may change.

About Brown Shoe Company, Inc.

Brown Shoe is a $2.4 billion footwear company with global operations. Brown Shoe's Retail division operates Famous Footwear, the approximately 1,100-store chain that sells brand name shoes for the family, approximately 300 specialty retail stores in the U.S., Canada, and China under the Naturalizer, Brown Shoe Closet, FX LaSalle, and Franco Sarto names, and Shoes.com, the Company's e-commerce subsidiary. Brown Shoe, through its Wholesale divisions, owns and markets leading footwear brands including Naturalizer, LifeStride, Via Spiga, Nickels Soft, Connie and Buster Brown; it also markets licensed brands including Franco Sarto, Dr. Scholl's, Etienne Aigner, Carlos by Carlos Santana, and Hot Kiss as well as Barbie, Disney and Nickelodeon character footwear for children. Brown Shoe press releases are available on the Company's website at http://www.brownshoe.com/.

SCHEDULE 1 BROWN SHOE COMPANY, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (Thousands) May 3, 2008 May 5, 2007 ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $63,197 $60,693 Receivables 74,227 84,390 Inventories 403,606 397,697 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 44,861 34,464 Total current assets 585,891 577,244 Property and equipment, net 145,178 137,648 Investment in nonconsolidated affiliate 6,526 - Other assets 312,257 321,059 $1,049,852 $1,035,951 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Borrowings under revolving credit agreement $- $9,500 Trade accounts payable 134,592 130,697 Accrued expenses 117,517 109,569 Income taxes 289 2,613 Total current liabilities 252,398 252,379 Long-term debt 150,000 150,000 Deferred rent 41,337 36,476 Other liabilities 43,667 53,522 Minority interests 1,714 (102) Shareholders' equity 560,736 543,676 $1,049,852 $1,035,951 SCHEDULE 2 BROWN SHOE COMPANY, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (Unaudited) Thirteen Thirteen (Thousands, except per share data) Weeks Ended Weeks Ended May 3, 2008 May 5, 2007 Net sales $554,491 $566,348 Cost of goods sold 338,029 336,545 Gross profit 216,462 229,803 - % of Net sales 39.0% 40.6% Selling and administrative expenses 202,981 212,334 - % of Net sales 36.6% 37.5% Equity in net loss of nonconsolidated affiliate 114 - Operating earnings 13,367 17,469 Interest expense, net (3,565) (3,358) Earnings before income taxes and minority interests 9,802 14,111 Income tax provision (2,980) (4,557) Minority interests in net loss of consolidated subsidiaries 373 82 NET EARNINGS $7,195 $9,636 Basic earnings per common share $0.17 $0.22 Diluted earnings per common share $0.17 $0.22 Basic number of shares 41,463 43,186 Diluted number of shares 41,675 44,620 SCHEDULE 3 BROWN SHOE COMPANY, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) Thirteen Weeks Ended (Thousands) May 3, 2008 May 5, 2007 Operating Activities: Net earnings $7,195 $9,636 Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 13,346 12,297 Share-based compensation (income) expense (57) 2,624 Loss on disposal or impairment of facilities and equipment 573 678 Deferred rent (78) (1,549) Deferred income taxes (147) (913) Provision for doubtful accounts 25 51 Minority interests (373) (82) Foreign currency transaction losses (gains) 39 (114) Undistributed loss of nonconsolidated affiliate 114 - Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Receivables 42,610 47,980 Inventories 31,690 23,804 Prepaid expenses and other current assets (20,230) (1,563) Trade accounts payable (38,310) (55,200) Accrued expenses 3,039 (36,986) Income taxes (614) 1,184 Other, net (2,531) (2,079) Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities 36,291 (232) Investing Activities: Purchases of property and equipment (13,213) (7,913) Capitalized software (1,391) (1,706) Net cash used for investing activities (14,604) (9,619) Financing Activities: (Decrease) increase in borrowings under revolving credit agreement (15,000) 8,500 Proceeds from stock options exercised 178 6,831 Tax benefit related to share-based plans 87 3,422 Dividends paid (2,963) (3,152) Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities (17,698) 15,601 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (593) 1,282 Increase in cash and cash equivalents 3,396 7,032 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 59,801 53,661 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $63,197 $60,693

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Xilinx at TD-SCDMA Evolution & LTE Summit, Shanghai 2008What: TD-SCDMA Evolution & LTE Summit, Shanghai 2008 Where: Shanghai International Conference Center, Booth #3 When: May 31 - June 1, 2008

BEIJING, May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Xilinx, Inc. today announced plans for the TD-SCDMA Evolution and LTE Summit, Shanghai 2008, taking place from May 31 through June 1 at the Shanghai International Conference Center. A Diamond Sponsor for the event, Xilinx will deliver an executive keynote, host a half-day workshop, and demonstrate leading edge programmable solutions for wireless applications.

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The TD-SCDMA Evolution and LTE Summit provides a forum for engineering executives, managers and designer to learn about the latest advancements in technology, standards, market strategies, product solutions and roadmaps from leading domestic and international telecommunications companies.

TD-SCDMA (time division-synchronous code division multiple access) is a 3G (third generation) mobile telecommunications standard, being pursued in the People's Republic of China by the Chinese Academy of Telecommunications Technology (CATT), Datang and Siemens AG. LTE (long term evolution) is the name given to a project within the Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) to improve the mobile phone standard to address future requirements for improved efficiency, lower costs, better integration with other open standards and better leverage of new spectrum opportunities.

Keynote Speech: Xilinx in the Wireless Infrastructure Market Date: May 31, 2008 Time: 11:20-11:40 a.m. Location: Shanghai International Conference Center, Yangtze River Hall Speaker: Vincent Tong -- Senior Vice President, Quality & New Product Introductions Half-day Forum: Xilinx LTE Summit Workshop Date: June 1, 2008 Time: Guest Registration 8:30-9:00 a.m. Workshop 9:00 a.m. - Noon Location: Shanghai International Conference Center, Meeting Room 5B Presentations: 9:00-9:15 a.m. Introduction to Xilinx Cheng Hing Nan, Asia Pacific Marketing Director 9:15-10:00 a.m. Wireless Market Trends & LTE Solutions Andy Miller, Wireless Systems Senior Manager 10:30-11:15 a.m. Xilinx in the TD-SCDMA Wireless Infrastructure Market Dr Wilson Oon, Wireless Networks Strategic Solutions, Senior Manager 11:15 a.m.- Noon Advanced Connectivity IP Solutions, Harpinder Matharu, Wireless Connectivity Senior Manager Demonstrations at Xilinx Booth #3 -- PC-CFR Reference Design - High-performance pulse cancellation crest factor reduction algorithm implemented in an FPGA. -- LTE Baseband Reference Design - Video stream transportation between an LTE base station and LTE user implemented in an FPGA, leveraging high performance DSP, Power PC and high speed serial I/O. About the TD-SCDMA Forum

TD-SCDMA Forum is a non-profit international telecommunication organization, and the host of all previous International TD-SCDMA Summits. TD-SCDMA Forum aims to provide an interface platform for cooperation in TD-SCDMA and LTE among worldwide standardization organizations, operators, vendors, research institutes, investment organizations, and other relevant companies or groups. This forum is focused on the promotion and productization of TD-SCDMA and LTE technologies. Currently, the forum has more than 400 members from nearly all important sectors of the 3G industry chain, including telecom operators, such as China Mobile, domestic and overseas telecom equipment manufacturers, etc.

About Xilinx

Xilinx is the worldwide leader in complete programmable logic solutions. For more information, visit http://www.xilinx.com/.

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Xilinx Adds Flexible Connectivity to Low-Power Intel(R) In-Vehicle Infotainment Reference DesignXilinx Automotive FPGA and connectivity solution enables scalable, flexible infrastructure for rapid infotainment system development

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Xilinx, Inc. today announced availability of an integrated Xilinx(R) Automotive (XA) field programmable gate array (FPGA) and intellectual property (IP) solution that is included in the Low-Power Intel(R) In-Vehicle Infotainment Reference Design (Low-Power Intel(R) IVI Reference Design) targeting automotive head units. The combination of the XA solution and Intel(R) Atom(TM) processor in the design provides system developers with improved levels of performance, scalability, and flexibility when developing open infotainment platforms. Demonstrations of the platform will debut at Telematics Detroit 2008 taking place on May 21-22, at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi, Michigan.

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This collaboration by Xilinx and Intel -- and their respective ecosystem suppliers -- addresses the growing demand for in-vehicle access to digital information and entertainment on par with what consumers have come to expect in their homes and offices. As a member of the Intel(R) Embedded and Communications Alliance, Xilinx works with Intel to provide mutual customers with complete, flexible automotive solutions that accelerate system development. This latest development effort couples the inherent flexibility and built-in connectivity capabilities of XA Spartan(R)-3 generation FPGAs with the high performance, low power processing and surrounding ecosystem of the Intel(R) Atom(TM) processor Z530 and Intel(R) System Controller Hub US15W.

Robust Development Platform

The Low-Power Intel IVI Reference Design utilizes the XA Spartan-3E FPGA-based solution to extend the platform's flexibility and integrate many automotive-specific functions, such as video capture support and MOST(R) network connectivity. The available solution incorporates multiple functions including SD 2.0 (including SDHC), Video frame grabber for camera inputs, Bluetooth connectivity, Low Pin Count interface for BIOS configuration, MOST connectivity with the LogiCORE(TM) NIC IP for MOST or Media Local Bus supporting an external network controller and Flash memory interface. These capabilities are geared for embedded systems within the vehicle central console, which typically encompasses navigation, entertainment, and Bluetooth wireless connectivity to portable devices.

The XA Spartan-3E FPGAs are delivered as part of Xilinx 'end-to-end' automotive solutions developed in collaboration with multiple leading automotive market members of the Xilinx Alliance program. XA solutions integrate the hardware and software components, including pre-verified Xilinx and third-party application-optimized IP building blocks, required to implement full-featured automotive subsystems that include vehicle networking based on MOST, FlexRay and CAN industry standards. In addition, XA programmable devices give developers optimal architectural flexibility with the ability to determine system partitioning and target multiple end user specifications. This contrasts the limitations imposed on product development by the pre-defined architectures and features of existing application-specific standard part (ASSP) implementations.

Nick DiFiore, senior manager, Automotive System Architecture & Solutions at Xilinx added, "We're pleased to share our automotive industry experience and collaborate with Intel in this high growth sector. Together, we bring the compelling advantages of a high performance, low power programmable infrastructure to the development of infotainment systems. By building the flexible connectivity of our XA Spartan-3E devices into the ecosystem surrounding the Intel(R) Atom(TM) processor, developers are now even better equipped to differentiate their offerings for next-generation applications."

"Intel works with an extensive ecosystem of hardware and software vendors to provide the automotive industry with a range of development and design options," said Ton Steenman, vice president, Digital Enterprise Group and general manager, Low-Power Embedded Products Division. "The Low-Power Intel(R) IVI Reference Design demonstrates how we can enable our automotive customers to quickly bring solutions to market by working closely with our ecosystem. The integration of Xilinx XA FPGAs within the reference design proves how we can deliver a robust development platform with the flexibility and scalability needed to meet the growing complexity of infotainment system requirements."

Availability

The XA Spartan-3E FPGA-based companion chip solution for the Low-Power Intel IVI Reference Design will be available in July 2008. For more information, visit http://www.xilinx.com/automotive/infotainment. For more information on the reference design, visit http://www.intel.com/go/infotainment.

About XA Spartan-3E FPGAs

The XA Spartan-3E FPGA family is tested to meet the needs of high-volume, cost-sensitive automotive electronics applications. The five-member family offers densities ranging from 100,000 to 1.6 million-system gates with various package options. XA devices are available in both extended-temperature Q-Grade (-40 degrees C to +125 degrees C Tj) and I-Grade (-40 degrees C to +100 degrees C Tj) and are qualified to the industry-recognized AEC-Q100 standard. These 90-nm devices deliver more functionality and I/O bandwidth per dollar than previously possible, setting new standards in the programmable logic industry. Because of their exceptionally low cost, XA Spartan-3E FPGAs offer a superior alternative to the high mask costs and lengthy development cycles of ASICs and ASSPs.

About Xilinx Automotive Solutions

Xilinx is the automotive programmable logic device market leader with its Xilinx Automotive (XA) line of FPGAs and CPLDs tested to the AEC-Q100 automotive qualification standard. Xilinx also offers full automotive solutions that include LogiCORE(TM) and AllianceCORE IP cores, operating systems, middleware, software, and development boards. For more information about Xilinx automotive solutions, visit: http://www.xilinx.com/automotive.

About Xilinx

Xilinx is the worldwide leader in complete programmable logic solutions. For more information, visit http://www.xilinx.com/.

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Atmel and Industrial Software Technology Announce Java Support for AVR32 AP7 Application Processor Series

SAN JOSE, California, May 21 /PRNewswire/ --

- Industrial Software Technology to Provide Java Solutions to Increase Development Productivity for AVR32 AP7 Series

Atmel(R) Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML) and Industrial Software Technology(TM) S.A. announced today the industry's most integrated solutions to design Java applications for embedded systems. Based on a cleanroom implementation of a Java(R) Virtual Machine called MicroJvm(R), the first product of the MicroJvm family specifically targeted for AVR(R)32 cores offers a bare-metal virtual machine with a small memory footprint (65 Kbytes), a high speed engine (up to 3 times faster than common Java engines) and optimized software library bundles.

The new generation of processors such as the AVR32 AP7 series of application processors provide developers with more CPU performance at very attractive prices. As source code grows in size and becomes more complex, embedded developers are often looking for alternatives to the traditional C/C++ to reach higher software quality and better design productivity without sacrificing performance.

Fast execution and small memory footprint -- The MicroJvm implements an off-device Java class loader and optimizer (SOAR) that optimizes bytecodes to reduce the application memory footprint and to dramatically improve its execution speed. Industrial Software Technology provides Garbage Collector implementations using state-of-the-art incremental and compacting collection algorithms to allow fine control of collecting activities and to keep memory compacted in order to accelerate data accesses and to reach realtime operation. Overall, applications running on MicroJvm are less than 15% slower than their C implementation counterparts and the application startup time is less than 50 ms when operating at 67 MHz.

Robust and reliable -- Java is a safe language unlike C/C++ and subsets such as MISRA-C. The language is unambiguous, meaning result will not differ from a compiler to another compiler. Similarly, the Java Virtual Machine specification has not changed over the past decade, providing the required functional stability. The rich language semantic allows a large number of static checks and compiler can detect many errors at compile-time. Remaining potential errors such as outbound array accesses and stack overflows are detected at run-time by the Java Virtual Machine that also provides a complete support for exception management when actions from the application are required at run-time.

High software design productivity -- Java language together with the virtual machine concept typically increases software productivity by a factor of five compared to C over the different phases of a system design (coding, maintenance and support phases). Java true object oriented capability offers a clear and easy-to-use object-oriented framework. The language semantic is robust and eliminates common programming mistakes and the virtual machine offload designers from complex tasks such as memory allocation and release. Java virtual machines also provide true hardware abstraction levels and make binary applications portable across different hardware implementations hence reducing maintenance costs. The true Object Oriented Programming property of Java drastically improves software scalability over time.

High performance AVR32 AP7 Series -- The AVR32 AP7 series of application processors are an ideal target for Java technology because they perfectly suit applications requiring high network connectivity and smart graphical interfaces to design complex man-machine interfaces. Based on Industrial Software Technology MicroJvm virtual machines and a set of fully featured embedded libraries, it is now possible to efficiently design Java applications without sacrificing the high performance of the AVR32 AP7 core.

Development tools -- Industrial Software Technology provides development tools for Eclipse(TM) to assist software designers to write Java applications for embedded systems using the AVR32 AP7 series. The MicroEJ(TM) SDK is dedicated to Java application developers and is available in different editions (Standard, Professional and Enterprise). MicroEJ SDK provides the means to optimize Java byte-code for the MicroJvm Virtual Machine, to statically analyze and profile Java applications and to debug Java programs on the Smart Software Simulator (S3) without embedded hardware or directly on targets at Java source level using JDWP Eclipse debugger.

MicroEJ SDK is available directly from Industrial Software Technology. The license fee for MicroEJ SDK is an annual enterprise level per-user fee including support and maintenance. The production license for MicroJvm run-time requires a per-device shipment agreement.

About Atmel

Atmel is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of microcontrollers, advanced logic, mixed-signal, nonvolatile memory and radio frequency (RF) components. Leveraging one of the industry's broadest intellectual property (IP) technology portfolios, Atmel is able to provide the electronics industry with complete system solutions focused on consumer, industrial, security, communications, computing and automotive markets.

(C) 2008 Atmel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Atmel(R), logo and combinations thereof, AVR(R), and others, are registered trademarks of Atmel Corporation or its subsidiaries. Other terms and product names may be trademarks of others.

About Industrial Software Technology

Headquartered in Nantes, France, Industrial Software Technology offers the most advanced Object Oriented Programming solutions to reduce develop cost and to improve quality of applications for embedded systems. Industrial Software Technology provides specific solutions for each addressed market such as consumer, industrial, security, communications, computing, automotive, military, avionics and aerospace markets.

Information:

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Verizon Business to Provide Security Services to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs$6.1 Million Contract to Cover Credentials, Identity Management for up to 500,000 Government Employees and Contractors

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Up to half a million employees and contractors for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will swap their traditional IDs for managed smart cards provided by Verizon Business under a contract announced Wednesday (May 21). The new identity credentialing service is designed to address new federal guidelines to enhance security and reduce identity fraud.

The contract, estimated at $6.1 million including the initial one-year term and two optional extensions, represents one of the largest deployments of identity credentialing to date under Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12.

The directive's guidelines require that identification issued to gain access to facilities and IT systems be based on sound criteria for verifying an individual employee's identity; is strongly resistant to identity fraud, tampering, counterfeiting and exploitation by terrorists; can be rapidly authenticated electronically; and is issued only by providers whose reliability has been established through an official accreditation process.

Verizon Business will host and manage the Veterans Affairs credential solutions in a secure Verizon Business data center that is supported 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with critical services backed up by redundant systems.

"Security challenges continue to change and grow, as does the complexity of compliance with regulations to meet these challenges, '' said Susan Zeleniak, group president, Verizon Federal, a sales organization within Verizon Business dedicated to serving federal government customers. "In July 2007, Verizon Business acquired Cybertrust, a leading provider of global information security services including identity management. Our combined experience positions us to help federal agencies meet the new security requirements."

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is the largest civilian federal agency and serves the nation's veterans and their families, providing medical care, benefits and social support. Services and benefits are provided through a nationwide network of hospitals, outpatient clinics, nursing homes, residential rehabilitation treatment programs, readjustment counseling centers, veterans benefits offices and national cemeteries.

"Verizon Business has been a leader in providing security services to governments around the world," said Kerry Bailey, vice president of Verizon Business Security Solutions. "With more than 15 years of experience assessing risk and designing and implementing global security solutions, Verizon Business is one of the few providers that offer both the security and government expertise to deliver a full credentialing service."

Verizon Business, one of the largest providers of communications services to the U.S. federal government, serves virtually every federal agency. Government agencies and enterprises rely on Verizon Business to help them manage security risk and protect critical company assets. Verizon Business Security Solutions offers a comprehensive portfolio of security services that include threat and vulnerability management; identity management; security and compliance programs; and security strategy and consultation. The more than 1,100 security professionals around the globe deliver these offerings through a range of managed services, professional services and products.

About Verizon Business

Verizon Business, a unit of Verizon Communications , operates the world's most connected public IP network and uses its industry-leading global-network capabilities to offer large-business and government customers an unmatched combination of security, reliability and speed. The company integrates advanced IP communications and information technology (IT) products and services to deliver leading enterprise solutions including managed services, security, mobility, collaboration and professional services. These solutions power innovation and enable the company's customers to do business better. For more information, visit http://www.verizonbusiness.com/.

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Smithfield Foods Launches New Web Site Providing Greatly Expanded Online OfferingsNew site focuses on investor relations, corporate social responsibility initiatives and provides engaging company information in easy-to-navigate format

SMITHFIELD, Va., May 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Starting today, visitors to Smithfield Foods, Inc.'s corporate Web site, http://www.smithfieldfoods.com/ , will find a new look, more useful and engaging information, and an easy-to-navigate format.

"Our new and enhanced Web site responds to the needs of our customers, consumers, investors, media and other interested parties who want easy-to-find information about our company," said Dennis H. Treacy, vice president environmental and corporate affairs of Smithfield Foods.

New graphics and a simpler navigation system position the company's new Web site as an industry leader in making it easier to learn about the Smithfield Foods family of companies and all the latest news.

"Whether visitors are looking for investor information, our latest corporate social responsibility initiatives, our newest product offerings or recipes, we think they will be pleased with what they find," Mr. Treacy said.

The goal of the Web site makeover was to develop an engaging and informative site, reflecting the company's position as a trusted and respected food industry leader that excels at bringing delicious and nutritious pork, beef, turkey and specialty food products to millions of its neighbors every day.

"We believe we've accomplished those goals, and we look forward to visitors to the site learn more about how our employees are working hard to make Smithfield Foods a truly great food company," Mr. Treacy added.

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Smithfield Foods is a $14 billion global food company with operations in 13 countries through wholly owned subsidiaries and joint ventures. Headquartered in Smithfield, Va., the company produces more than 50 brands of pork, beef and turkey products and more than 200 gourmet foods. Employing more than 57,000 people across the globe, Smithfield Foods is the world's largest producer and processor of pork and a leader in turkey processing, cattle feeding and beef processing.

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CONTACT: Keira Ullrich of Smithfield Foods, Inc., +1-212-758-2100,
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[video] WallSt.net's '3 Minute Press Show' Features Executive Interviews and Highlights Recent Press for the Following: AMF, EVSP, CYGX, WPUR, BNET, CHCR, VSPC, ILNS, BLWK

NEW YORK, May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- WallSt.net's 3-Minute Press Show is a daily video program hosted by WallSt.net reporter, Tracee Tolentino.

Shows air Monday through Friday on: http://tv.wallst.net/3-min-press/3-min-press.php.

WallSt.net's 3-Minute Press Show features in-depth interviews with public company executives on their company and most recent press releases. The show is designed to provide viewers with insight into a company's most recent press release, and its impact on the company's growth.

The following executives were interviewed on today's show: -- Dr. George Adams, President and CEO of Amorfix Life Sciences Ltd. (TSX: AMF) (http://www.amorfix.com/) -- Edward Torres, CEO of Environmental Service Professionals, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: EVSP (http://www.evsp.com/) -- Malcolm Skolnick, Chief Executive Officer of CytoGenix, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CYGX) (http://www.cytogenix.com/) -- Paul Lipschutz, Chairman of WaterPure International, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: WPUR) (http://www.waterpureinternational.com/) -- Craig Scott, VP of Capital Markets for Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: BNET) (http://www.biontech.com/) -- John Hill, President and Chief Executive Officer of Comprehensive Care Corp. (BULLETIN BOARD: CHCR) (http://www.compcare.com/) -- Carl Kukkonen, Chief Executive Officer of VIASPACE, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: VSPC) (http://www.viaspace.com/) -- Daniel Chain Ph.D., Chairman and CEO of Intellect Neurosciences, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: ILNS) (http://www.intellectns.com/) -- Brent Fouch, President of Blackhawk Financial, Inc. (Pink Sheets: BLWK) (http://www.blackhawkfinancial.com/) About WallStreet Direct, Inc.

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The Quantum Group Completes Corporate Expansion Plan; Employee and Corporate Office Growth Leads the Way for Enhanced Innovation and Growth Through 2009

WELLINGTON, Fla., May 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Quantum Group, Inc. ( http://www.quantummd.com/ ) announced today that it has successfully completed a corporate expansion plan. The Company increased its employment base by 23% since January 2008, expanded its office facility size from 6,600 sq. ft. to 10,600 sq. ft., and has moved a branch office from southwest Miami to a larger facility in Doral (west Miami), Florida.

Susan Darby Guillama, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer stated, "The expansion of our facilities has been much anticipated and was delayed until the completion of our public offering in December of 2007. Our increased headcount and corporate footprint significantly strengthens our ability to service our nearly 2,000 contracted providers, our numerous HMO partners and the nearly 2,500 [patient] members. With an expanded infrastructure in place, we expect to continue to grow the size of our business during the next 12 months."

About The Quantum Group, Inc.

The Quantum Group provides business process solutions, service chain management, strategic consulting and leading edge technology innovations to the healthcare industry.

Through our dynamic patient-centric architecture, we empower the communication that is critical for the coordination of care and take aim at the $600 billion inefficiency gap in the United States healthcare industry. We are guided by a mission to develop efficiencies, improve the quality of patient care and achieve cost reductions for the nation's largest and fastest growing industry.

We have developed leading-edge technology with the creation and deployment of a series of innovative patent-pending initiatives. Through nearly 2,000 healthcare providers and multiple insurance company relationships under management, we are positioned to be a catalyst for change to the Florida healthcare industry.

Certain statements contained in this news release, which are not based on historical facts, are forward-looking statements as the term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and are subject to substantial uncertainties and risks in part detailed in the respective company's Securities and Exchange Commission 10-KSB, 10-QSB, S-8 and 8-K filings (and amendments thereto) that may cause actual results to materially differ from projections. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "expects," "plans," "will," "may," "anticipates," "believes," "should," "intends," "estimates" and other words of similar meaning. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that cannot be predicted or quantified and, consequently, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Such risk factors include, without limitation, the ability of the Company to properly execute its business model, to raise substantial and immediate additional capital to implement its business model, to attract and retain executive, management and operational personnel, to negotiate favorable current debt and future capital raises, to negotiate favorable agreements with a diversified provider base and to continue to supply the services needed by its HMO clients as well physician clients. The Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that the provisional patents discussed in this press release will be granted by the US Patent and Trademark Office, or, if they are granted, they will not be challenged by third parties, or if not that we will be able to effectively use or commercialize such patents and/or we may not have the resources to deploy such technology. As a result, investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: PR Financial Marketing Jim Blackman: 713-256-0369 jim@prfmonline.com or Danielle Amodio Vice President Corporate Communications The Quantum Group, Inc. 561.798.9800

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Joytoto USA, Inc. to Distribute Online Games to US Consumers

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Joytoto USA, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: JYTO.OB) announced plans to distribute online games to consumers in the US to satisfy growing demand, through its exclusive North American Master License Agreement with Joyon Entertainment Co., Ltd. Online games will be selected from Joyon's extensive library of 24 popular and successful online games currently operating in the Asian market. Game categories include massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPG's), first person shooter games (FPS), casual games, and board games.

Entry into the North American market is a natural extension of the company's existing capability, and represents JYTO's capability to increase market share in the United States. The US online gaming market is very attractive, the company believes, as revenue from US online gaming services is poised to increase from $1.1 billion in 2005 to $3.5 billion in 2009, according to a study done by Parks Associates (http://www.parksassociates.com/), a market research and consulting firm focused on product and service segments that are considered "digital".

The Master License Agreement grants Joytoto USA's exclusive rights to each of the 24 game titles, server software, client software, and additional program and trademarks related to each game for 10 years, with the option for two additional five year periods thereafter.

Joyon's online games have enjoyed popular success and generated approximately $100 million USD in the Asian markets. "We believe our games will enjoy similar or better success here in the United States and as the majority of development costs have already been incurred bringing the games to market in Asia, the cost savings will undoubtedly give us a significant competitive advantage," said Michael Cho, Joytoto USA's Chief Executive Officer.

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Joytoto USA, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: JYTO.OB - News) . The company's two business segments are electronic products and components, and online games. The electronic products and components business is that of a virtual, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and original design manufacturer (ODM) of consumer electronics for retailers throughout the world. Joytoto USA's online game business segment operates online games in North America pursuant to an Exclusive North American Master License Agreement with Joyon Entertainment Co., Ltd. ("Joyon Korea"). The Master License Agreement gives Joytoto USA's wholly-owned subsidiary access to Joyon Korea's library of successful online video games currently operating in the Asian markets which have generated more than $100,000,000 in the Asian markets.

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CONTACT: Investor Relations, Joytoto USA, Inc., 1-866-492-4138

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Orbitz Worldwide Announces Strategic Distribution Partnership With Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces

CHICAGO and MUMBAI, India, May 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Orbitz Worldwide , a leading global online travel company, today announced a strategic partnership with Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces (http://www.tajhotels.com/).

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Under the partnership, Taj will make its global collection of nearly 80 premier hotels and resorts available through a portfolio of Orbitz Worldwide brands, including Orbitz (http://www.orbitz.com/), CheapTickets (http://www.cheaptickets.com/), ebookers.com (http://www.ebookers.com/) and HotelClub (http://www.hotelclub.com/).

"The addition of Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces gives Orbitz Worldwide access to another true luxury brand that our customers can rely upon for a first-class experience," said Peggy Bianco, vice president of global hotel supplier relations, Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. "Taj nicely compliments our international growth strategy and further demonstrates the value being delivered by our growing hotel sourcing teams outside the U.S."

Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is one of Asia's largest hotel chains, comprised of 60 hotels in 42 locations across India, with an additional 18 international hotels in the U.S., Maldives, Mauritius, Malaysia, Australia, UK, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Africa and the Middle East.

"As we continue with an aggressive plan for domestic and international expansion, it's critical to reach the millions of travelers who've embraced online booking through channels like those offered by Orbitz Worldwide," said Puneet Mahindroo, Corporate Director of Revenue Management & Global Distribution, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces. "Additionally, this distribution partnership will provide access to an increasing number of tech-savvy travelers to the Taj brand of hotels across the globe."

The Orbitz Worldwide/Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces agreement comes as both outbound and inbound tourism to India continues to flourish. Foreign tourist arrivals, according to India's Ministry of Tourism, reached more than five million in 2007 -- a growth rate of nearly 15 percent over 2006.

About Orbitz Worldwide

Orbitz Worldwide is a leading global online travel company that uses innovative technology to enable leisure and business travelers to research, plan and book a broad range of travel products. Orbitz Worldwide owns and operates a portfolio of consumer brands that includes Orbitz (http://www.orbitz.com/), CheapTickets (http://www.cheaptickets.com/), ebookers (http://www.ebookers.com/), HotelClub (http://www.hotelclub.com/), RatesToGo (http://www.ratestogo.com/), the Away Network (http://www.away.com/), and corporate travel brand Orbitz for Business (http://www.orbitzforbusiness.com/). For more information on how your company can partner with Orbitz Worldwide, visit http://corp.orbitz.com/.

About Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces

Established in 1903, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is one of Asia's largest and finest group of hotels, comprising 60 hotels in 42 locations across India with an additional 18 international hotels in the Maldives, Mauritius, Malaysia, Australia, UK, USA, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Africa and the Middle East. From world-renowned landmarks to modern business hotels, idyllic beach resorts to authentic Rajput palaces, each Taj hotel offers an unrivalled fusion of warm Indian hospitality, world-class service and modern luxury. The Taj, a symbol of Indian hospitality, has recently completed the centenary of its landmark hotel, The Taj Mahal Palace and Tower, Mumbai. Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is part of the Tata Group, India's premier business house. For more information, please visit http://www.tajhotels.com/.

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Qiao Xing Mobile Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results

First Quarter 2008 Highlights(1): -- Revenue was RMB604.5 million (US$86.2 million), representing a decrease of 15.8% from the corresponding period of 2007 and a 19.1% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2007. -- Handset shipments were approximately 846,000 units, representing an increase of 12.4% from the first quarter of 2007 and a 1.9% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2007. -- Gross margin was 31.4%, compared to 23.2% in the first quarter of 2007 and 29.5% in the previous quarter. -- Net income was RMB106.3 million (US$15.2 million), representing an increase of 1.1% from the corresponding period of 2007 and a 25.5% decrease from the previous quarter. -- Basic and diluted earnings per share (''EPS'') were both RMB2.00 (US$0.29), which compares to RMB2.63 in the first quarter of 2007 and RMB2.72 in the fourth quarter of 2007.

BEIJING, May 21 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Qiao Xing Mobile Communication Co., Ltd. (''Qiao Xing Mobile'' or ''the Company'') , one of China's leading domestic manufacturers of mobile handsets operating its business primarily through its subsidiary, CEC Telecom Co., Ltd. (''CECT''), today announced its unaudited first quarter results for the three months ended March 31, 2008.

Commenting on the results, Dr. David Li, the Chief Executive Officer of Qiao Xing Mobile said, ''We are happy with our results from the first quarter of 2008. It has always been our strategy to try to maintain profitability in this competitive business and we believe we have been able to maintain our margins because of our continued ability to successfully develop differentiated handsets that consumers appreciate. Comparing to the first quarter of 2007, our net income in the first quarter of 2008 was unfortunately affected by an increase in the corporate income tax rate from 15.0% to 25.0%. It is uncertain whether the preferential tax rate of 15.0% that we previously enjoyed will be continued. If this factor did not exist, our net results would have also been much stronger. Overall, we have added a number of low cost handsets to our product portfolio, causing our total revenue and average selling price (''ASP'') figures to decline. However, since these handsets are still quite unique at their respective price ranges, we have been able to maintain the margins at a higher level, which is the main reason behind our ability to raise our overall gross margin. In the coming quarters, we will have a number of higher-end phones in our pipeline. We expect our ASP to rise again while we continue to concentrate on maintaining our industry-leading profitability.''

First Quarter 2008 Results

Revenue was RMB604.5 million (US$86.2 million) in the first quarter of 2008, representing a decrease of 15.8% from RMB718.2 million in the first quarter of 2007 and a decrease of 19.1% from RMB747.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2007. The sequential and year-over-year declines were primarily due to a lower ASP of handset products shipped in the first quarter of 2008.

Handset shipments in the first quarter of 2008 were approximately 846,000 units, representing an increase of 12.4% compared to 753,000 units in the first quarter of 2007 and a decrease of 1.9% compared to 862,000 units in the fourth quarter of 2007. The increase in handset shipments compared to the same period of last year was primarily due to the increased shipment of the Company's higher-margin C3100 flashlight phone and the W100 wrist watch phone. The Company sold 316,000 units of the C3100 handset and 117,000 units of the W100 handset in the first quarter of 2008. The Company also sold 153,000 units of its T300 analog TV phone and the T150 phone that features fingerprint recognition and a sleek metal casing.

The ASP of our handset products decreased to RMB707 (US$101) in the first quarter of 2008, as compared to RMB944 and RMB861 in the first and fourth quarter of 2007, respectively. The sequential and year-over-year drops in ASP were primarily due to significant contributions from the ultra-low cost C3100 handset to our revenue, which had an ASP of approximately RMB276 ($39) in the first quarter of 2008.

Gross profit was RMB189.9 million (US$27.1 million) in the first quarter of 2008, or 31.4% of the revenue, which was an increase from a gross profit of RMB166.4 million, or 23.2% of the revenue, in the first quarter of 2007, and a decrease from a gross profit of RMB220.7 million, or 29.5% of revenue, in the fourth quarter of 2007. The improvement in gross margin was primarily due to an increase in the sales of higher-margin differentiated handset products such as the C3100, W100 and T150. In addition, the Company was able to obtain a higher margin on the sale of its C3100, T150 and T300 models through the use of a TV infomercial arrangement through which CECT sells the handsets to infomercial companies at a higher price. In return, the company bore the airtime and logistic costs.

Selling and distribution (''S&D'') expenses were RMB16.8 million (US$2.4 million) in the first quarter of 2008, which was an increase from RMB6.6 million in the first quarter of 2007 and an increase from RMB4.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2007. The significant increase in selling and distribution expenses in the first quarter of 2008 was primarily due to the airtime costs incurred on the sale of the C3100, T150 and T300 models through the infomercial arrangement mentioned above. Airtime costs were RMB15.1 million in the first quarter of 2008, compared to RMB1.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2007.

General and administrative (''G&A'') expenses were RMB11.2 million (US$1.6 million) in the first quarter of 2008, representing an increase from RMB9.5 million in the first quarter of 2007 and a decrease from RMB20.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2007. The year-over-year increase was primarily due to the higher share-based compensation expenses and payroll-related expenses. Share-based compensation expenses recognized in G&A were RMB3.7 million ($0.5 million) in the first quarter of 2008, as compared to RMB1.7 million in the first quarter of 2007. G&A expenses decreased by 43.9% from RMB20.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2007, primarily due to decreases in share-based compensation expenses, bad debt expenses and professional service fees. In the fourth quarter of 2007, share-based compensation expenses recognized in G&A totaled approximately RMB8.7 million.

Research and development (''R&D'') expenses were RMB5.7 million (US$0.8 million) in the first quarter of 2008, as compared to RMB3.0 million and RMB4.4 million in the first and fourth quarters of 2007, respectively. The increase in R&D expenses in the first quarter of 2008 was primarily due to an increase in qualified R&D engineers.

Amortization of other intangible assets was RMB4.2 million (US$0.6 million) in the first quarter of 2008, compared to RMB13.2 million and RMB6.4 million in the first and the fourth quarters of 2007, respectively. The lower amortization expenses in the first quarter of 2008 resulted mainly from certain intangible assets that had already been fully amortized in the previous periods.

Total share-based compensation expenses, which have been allocated to S&D, G&A and R&D expenses, decreased to RMB4.4 million (US$0.6 million) in the first quarter of 2008 from RMB9.4 million in the previous quarter, primarily because certain options had already become fully vested in November 2007 and also because of the appreciation of the RMB against the US dollar. Total share-based compensation expenses recognized in the first quarter of 2007 was RMB1.8 million.

Operating income was RMB152.0 million (US$21.7 million) in the first quarter of 2008, as compared to RMB134.1 million in the first quarter of 2007 and a decrease of 18.1% from RMB185.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2007.

Income tax expense was RMB39.1 million (US$5.6 million) in the first quarter of 2008, as compared to RMB20.0 million and RMB29.3 million in the first and the fourth quarters of 2007, respectively. The effective tax rate was 26.1% in the first quarter of 2008, as compared to 15.0 % and 16.5% in the first and the fourth quarters of 2007, respectively. The higher effective tax rate in the first quarter of 2008 resulted mainly from a new tax law that came into effect in China on January 1, 2008. Under the new tax law, which was first published on March 16, 2007, a unified enterprise income tax rate of 25.0% will be applied equally to both domestic-invested enterprises and foreign-invested enterprises such as CECT. However, certain high-technology enterprises may still benefit from a preferential tax rate of 15.0% under the new tax law if they meet the definition of ''High-technology enterprise.'' The Chinese government has taken the first step in creating a mechanism to review and approve the qualification of ''High-technology enterprise'' with the issuance of ''Circular 172'' on April 14, 2008. This guidance, however, is not detailed enough and specifies that additional detailed guidelines will be issued. Such additional guidelines are expected to be issued within the next several months, with the actual detailed procedures to be set up sometime thereafter. As a result, we expect that qualified enterprises will likely only receive their ''High-technology Enterprise Certificate'' in the second half of 2008 or sometime next year. In the absence of any confirmation that CECT will qualify for the preferential tax rate of 15.0% under the new tax law, we have applied the current enacted income tax rate of 25.0% to determine the income tax expense of CECT for the three months ended March 31, 2008. In the event that CECT is subsequently qualified as a ''High-technology enterprise'' under the new tax law, appropriate adjustments will be made to reduce the income tax balance of CECT in the period when such qualification is obtained.

Net income was RMB106.3 million (US$15.2 million) in the first quarter of 2008, as compared to RMB105.1 million and RMB142.7 million in the first and the fourth quarters of 2007, respectively. Basic and diluted EPS before extraordinary items for the first quarter of 2008 were both RMB2.00 (US$0.29).

Review and Outlook

Dr. David Li, the Chief Executive Officer of Qiao Xing Mobile concluded, ''Looking forward, we have an exciting product pipeline and we are optimistic about our outlook. We recently launched our S60 phone, which is the first new handset under our luxury ''VEVA'' brand. It was released in early May and has been selling briskly so far. The S60's features include ultra-long standby, stock trading, and a player that supports both MP3 and MP4 files. Additionally, the S60's unique design incorporates high-end crystal and gold components. We plan to launch the next generation S70 and S80 models in the third quarter of this year, and the S90 in the fourth quarter. The S70 will have additional functions and a different design, the S80 will be a sliding phone, and the S90 will be equipped with the most advanced user interface that we have developed.

''Although competition continues to intensify in the Chinese handset market, we believe our strategy will help us continue to deliver good results in 2008.''

Conference Call Information

Qiao Xing Mobile will host a conference call and live webcast to discuss the results on May 21, 2008 at 8 a.m. US Eastern Time, which corresponds to May 21, 2008 at 8 p.m. Beijing/Hong Kong time.

To participate in the live call, please dial: -- U.S.: 866-356-4441 -- International: 617-597-5396 -- HK: 852-3002-1672 -- China dial-in Number: 10-800-130-0399 Passcode: QXM

A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available at http://www.qxmc.com/ .

A telephone replay of the call will be available after the conclusion of the conference call through 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on xx 2008. The dial-in details for the replay are as follows:

-- International dial-in number: 617-801-6888 Access Code: 51345655 About Qiao Xing Mobile Communication Co., Ltd.

Qiao Xing Mobile Communication Co., Ltd. is one of the leading domestic manufacturers of mobile handsets in China in terms of unit sales volume. The Company manufactures and sells mobile handsets based primarily on Global System for Mobile Communications, or GSM, global cellular technologies. It operates its business primarily through CEC Telecom Co., Ltd., or CECT, its 96.6%-owned subsidiary in China. Through its manufacturing facility in Huizhou, Guangdong Province, China, and two research and development centers in Huizhou and Beijing, the Company develops, produces and markets a wide range of mobile handsets, with increasing focus on differentiated products that generally generate higher profit margins. For more information, please visit http://www.qxmc.com/ .

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements, as defined in the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, these forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as "aim," "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "is /are likely to," "may," "plan," ''potential,'' ''will'' or other similar expressions. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Qiao Xing Mobile's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward- looking statement. Information regarding these factors is included in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Qiao Xing Mobile does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable laws. All information provided in this press release is as of May 21, 2008, and Qiao Xing Mobile undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable laws.

Note: (1) This announcement contains translations of certain Renminbi (RMB) amounts into United States dollars (US$) at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to US$ were made at a rate of RMB7.0120 to US$1.00, the effective noon buying rate as of March 31, 2008 in The City of New York for cable transfers of RMB as certified for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. No representation is made that the RMB amounts referred to in this announcement could have been or could be converted into U.S. dollars at any particular rate or at all. For further information, contact: Ma Tao Qiao Xing Mobile Communication Co., Ltd. Tel: +86-10-6250-1706 Email: matao@cectelecom.com Peter Homstad Christensen Tel: +1-480-614-3026 Email: phomstad@ChristensenIR.com Jung Chang Christensen Tel: +852-2117-0861 Email: jchang@ChristensenIR.com Qiao Xing Mobile Communication Co., Ltd. and Subsidiaries Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (amounts in thousands) December 31, March 31, 2007 2008 RMB RMB Assets Cash 2,729,982 2,725,932 Restricted cash 94,384 90,349 Accounts receivable, net 418,564 623,518 Bills receivable -- 2,400 Inventories 177,279 175,345 Prepayments to suppliers 155,993 121,299 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 19,295 18,749 Deferred income taxes 5,685 5,938 Total current assets 3,601,182 3,763,530 Property, machinery and equipment, net 175,469 184,422 Land use rights 36,106 35,907 Equity investment 7,803 7,803 Goodwill 112,814 112,814 Other intangible assets, net 60,728 56,506 Total assets 3,994,102 4,160,982 Liabilities, minority interests and shareholders' equity Short-term borrowings 983,904 949,426 Accounts payable 107,990 136,133 Prepayments from customers 4,585 7,707 Accrued liabilities 41,401 52,809 Amounts due to related parties 4,532 34,997 Other payables and current liabilities 58,630 8,707 Income taxes payable 38,722 81,295 Total current liabilities 1,239,764 1,271,074 Deferred income taxes 5,561 4,919 Total liabilities 1,245,325 1,275,993 Minority interests 78,235 80,353 Shareholders' equity 2,670,542 2,802,636 Total liabilities, minority interests and shareholders' equity 3,994,102 4,160,982 Qiao Xing Mobile Communication Co., Ltd. and Subsidiaries Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (amounts in thousands, expect share and per share data) Three months ended Note March 31, December 31, March 31, 2007 2007 2008 RMB RMB RMB Revenues 718,230 746,973 604,455 Cost of goods sold (551,865) (526,253) (414,583) Gross profit 166,365 220,720 189,872 Selling and distribution expenses (6,596) (4,511) (16,761) General and administrative expenses (9,469) (20,032) (11,232) Research and development expenses (2,953) (4,373) (5,685) Amortization of intangible assets (13,231) (6,350) (4,222) Operating income 134,116 185,454 151,972 Foreign exchange gain, net 5,242 3,062 4,367 Interest income 1,671 4,607 6,589 Interest expense (7,762) (15,824) (13,725) Other income, net 126 425 291 Income before income tax expense and minority interest 133,393 177,724 149,494 Income tax expense (20,048) (29,294) (39,076) Income before minority interests 113,345 148,430 110,418 Minority interests (8,228) (5,779) (4,118) Net income 105,117 142,651 106,300 Basic and diluted earnings per share (1) 2.63 2.72 2.00 Weighted average number of shares outstanding (1) 40,000,000 52,500,000 53,028,000 Note: (1) Basic and diluted earnings per share data reflects on a retroactive basis a 40-for-one share split that became effective on April 13, Dilutive potential ordinary shares, which consist of shares issuable pursuant to the Company's stock option plan, had an anti- dilutive effect and accordingly, basic and diluted earnings per share were both the same during the three months ended March 31, 2007, December 31, 2007 and March 31, 2008.

Qiao Xing Mobile Communication Co., Ltd.

CONTACT: Ma Tao of Qiao Xing Mobile Communication Co., Ltd., +86-10-6250-
1706, or matao@cectelecom.com; Peter Homstad of Christensen, +1-480-614-3026,
or phomstad@ChristensenIR.com, or Jung Chang of Christensen, +852-2117-0861,
or jchang@ChristensenIR.com, both for QXM

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

FreeStar Technology Corporation Achieves Record Quarterly Revenue, Generating a 272% Increase in Hardware Sales Over the Past Nine MonthsRevenue generates an increase of 178% over the past nine months2008 on Track to Exceed Company's expectations in Cross-border Transactional processing and hardware sales

DUBLIN, Ireland, May 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- FreeStar Technology Corp. (BULLETIN BOARD: FSRT) an international card payments processor and technology company, today reported financial results for the three month and nine-month periods ended March 31, 2008.

Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was $1,629,150 compared to $1,125,634 for the three months ended March 31, 2007 an increase of $503,516 or approximately 45%. Revenue consisted of transaction processing and related revenue of $575,002, an increase of 19% over prior year. The Company processed a total of 4,047,161 transactions during the three months ended March 31, 2008, this number does not reflect the sales of POS (Point of Sale) terminals that are charged a flat recurring rate monthly fee rather than per transaction fee.

Revenue for the nine month period ending March 31st 2008 showed a 85% increase over the same period ending March 31st 2007. The Company had revenue of $4,432,358 for the nine months ended March 31, 2007 compared to $2,399,396 for the nine months ended March 31, 2007, an increase of $2,032.962. Revenue consisted of transaction processing and related revenue was $1,575,507 compared to $1,443, 763 during the prior year an increase of 9%. The Company processed a total of 14,233,019 transactions. This number does not reflect the sales of POS (Point of Sale) terminals that are charged a flat recurring rate monthly fee rather than per transaction fee.

The Company reports continued trend in increases of Consulting services. There was an increase of 60% with a total of $760,119 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 compared to $474,505 during the prior year. An increase of 178% with revenue of $2,049958 for the Nine months ended March 31, 2008, compared to $738,449 during the prior year.

"The Company's Consulting revenue is generated primarily from the company's 50% stake in PLC (Project Life Cycle Partners). This will continue to increase with more terminals being deployed and further expansion into more countries with our Cross border payments processing ability. We expect to report increased revenue from consulting services in the Fiscal year ending June 30, 2008," stated Freestar's CEO Paul Egan.

Hardware and related revenue was $806,893 during the Nine months ended March 31, 2008 compared to $589,709 the prior year, an increase of 272%. "This has been a record year thus far in both Consulting services and Hardware sales. We will continue this trend as we expand our customer base and recognize additional revenue streams from both annual maintenance fees and service initiation fees. Our International projects are in progress and we can expect to see a healthy increase in processing revenue throughout 2008," stated CEO Paul Egan.

Commenting on the results, Ciaran Egan, Chief Financial Officer, said: "This has been a very exciting year thus far for Freestar Technology Corporation. We believe we have achieved significant progress as a company through our continued investment in technical infrastructure, raising our profile, visibility, and customer support network. As a global business, we have further demonstrated that we can secure and deliver a wide range of cutting edge payment solutions to a wide range client base across a world market.

"We believe that this is very much the beginning of what can ultimately be achieved by the Company. We have an excellent team, a growing reputation for delivering quality solutions and a significant market opportunity." Mr. Egan noted some recent highlights:

* Launched Multi-Currency Enabled IP Solution in Denmark * Brings PCI Approved, Palm-Sized Mobile Payments to Finland * Launched Stand Alone Dynamic Currency Conversion ("DCC") Solution At the Point of Sale in the European Marketplace * Major Finnish ICT Solutions Provider to Offer Rahaxi Processing's Secure Payments Interface, Rahaxi-OTI to Its Clients * Demand for EMV and PCI Compliant Payments Processing Products Prompts First Major Order of Terminals in the Dominican Republic Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements in this news release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of Rule 175 under the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 3b-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are subject to the safe harbor created by those rules. All statements, other than statements of fact, included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding potential future plans and objectives of the companies, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Technical complications that may arise could prevent the prompt implementation of any strategically significant plan(s) outlined above. The companies caution that these forward-looking statements are further qualified by other factors including, but not limited to, those set forth in FreeStar's Form 10-KSB filing and other filings with the U S. Securities and Exchange Commission (available at http://www.sec.gov/). FreeStar undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any statements in this release, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

For more information, please contact: At FreeStar Technology Corporation, Paul Warren European Sales Director Direct :+44 (0) 1484 532 544 FreeStar Technology Corporation: Mr. Paul Egan President & CEO Tel: +1-809-547-2248 pegan@freestartech.com Cynthia Aadal Corporate Communications caadal@freestartech.com

FreeStar Technology Corp.

CONTACT: Paul Warren, European Sales Director, +44 0 1484 532 544, or
Mr. Paul Egan, President & CEO, +1-809-547-2248, pegan@freestartech.com; or
Cynthia Aadal, Corporate Communications, caadal@freestartech.com, all of
FreeStar Technology Corp.

Active Control receives another purchase order for ActiveMineStacy Lynn, an underground coal mine operator in West Virginia, to install ActiveMine wireless communications systemACT partner Fairmont Supply, a Consol Energy subsidiary, plays key role in saleTSX-V: ACT

TORONTO, May 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Active Control Technology Inc. (TSX-V:ACT) announced today another purchase order for ActiveMine(TM), the premier wireless communications and locating system for mines, from West Virginia's Stacy Lynn Coal Co.

Stacy Lynn selected ActiveMine over three competing analog leaky feeder systems. ActiveMine provides superior wireless digital voice and data communications for coal and all other mines, satisfies state and federal regulations and, thanks to the system's new Starfish(TM) feature, meets the low-cost requirements of smaller mining operations.

With Starfish, ActiveMine wireless networks can be set up without a "Head End," where communications system controls are typically located. This makes it cost-effective for small mines that track underground personnel "by administration" only and do not require electronic tracking. The Stacy Lynn mine, with 12 employees, currently extends 700 feet underground and is anticipated to run one mile in length.

The initial installation, which is set to begin in late October, will include handsets for all underground workers and includes network coverage in the primary and secondary escape ways as well as the belt entry. Stacy Lynn plans to link the mine's fire suppression and conveyor belt monitoring systems to the ActiveMine data network at a later date.

ActiveMine provides excellent flexibility and value over the life of any mine, large or small. The system can be expanded and enhanced with additional features to meet changing demands as mine operations grow, while providing a profitable ongoing revenue stream for Active Control.

"Stacy Lynn sought the best technology available today, with the flexibility to meet their needs as they change over time," said Steve Barrett, President and CEO, Active Control. "As a smaller mining operation, they also wanted a system that delivers on their requirements at the lowest cost possible."

ACT's business partner in the U.S., Fairmont Supply Company, played a key role in linking ACT with Stacy Lynn. Fairmont, one of the largest distributors of industrial maintenance, repair and operating supplies in the U.S., has deep roots in the mining industry throughout Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, Indiana, Illinois, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada and Colorado.

"This purchase order demonstrates the value of our close working relationship with Fairmont," Barrett said. "It also shows that, with Starfish, ActiveMine is an ideal solution for the many smaller mines that previously have found the best mining technologies out of reach. We anticipate this will open up sizeable new sales opportunities."

About Starfish

Starfish operates on top of ActiveMine's 100 percent wireless Wi-Fi MESH network. The strategic placement of nodes creates multiple wireless paths, making it possible to maintain communication links in the event any node fails or is damaged.

With Starfish, even if a node or series of nodes becomes isolated from the main network, voice communications will automatically be re-established within an isolated area. The analogy in nature is that of a starfish: If a starfish's arm is severed, a complete new starfish is naturally regenerated by the severed section.

This capability is currently not possible with analog walkie-talkie radios used in leaky feeder systems.

About ActiveMine

ActiveMine's communications, data and tracking system enables monitoring of production, personnel and equipment in all types of surface and underground mining environments, including coal and base metal mines. The system is designed to:

- Operate on a 100 percent wireless Wi-Fi network backbone. - Be less susceptible to water and mechanical damage of all sorts, including rock fall. - Use open-standards technology. - Meet federal MINER Act requirements for wireless systems as established in MSHA policies. - Provide four-day intrinsically safe battery back-up and power supply. - Provide a wireless communications and data network above-ground, linked seamlessly to underground networks. About Active Control Technology

ACT designs and markets wireless network control and communication systems for buildings and extreme environments. Located in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, the company trades publicly on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol ACT. For more information, visit the company's website at http://www.activecontrol.com/.

About Fairmont Supply Company

Founded in 1921, Fairmont Supply Company is one of the largest full-line distributors of industrial maintenance, repair and operating supplies in the United States to the energy and mining industry, with the headquarters located in the Southpointe Business Complex, Canonsburg, PA. Fairmont Supply Company currently operates 25 service center facilities and 9 on-site stores management locations across the United States and serves customers in the mining, steel, industrial, aluminum, gas, utilities, paper, glass, plastic, chemical, and automotive industries.

Fairmont Supply Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Consol Energy. More company information can be found at http://www.fairmontsupply.com/.

We make wireless work.(TM) The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made. When used in this document, the words "may", "would", "could", "will", "intend", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are subject to such risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause our actual results to differ materially from the statements made, including those factors discussed in filings made by us with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities. Should one or more of these risks and uncertainties, such as changes in demand for and prices for the products of the Company or the materials required to produce those products, labour relations problems, currency and interest rate fluctuations, increased competition and general economic and market factors, occur or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, or expected. We do not intend and do not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements. The reader is cautioned not to put undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.

Active Control Technology Inc.

CONTACT: Steve Barrett, President & C.E.O., Active Control Technology
Inc., Tel.: (905) 670-5500 ext. 202, Fax: (905) 592-9691, Email:
sbarrett@activecontrol.com, Website: http://www.activecontrol.com/; Don Hogarth,
Hogarth Communications Inc., Tel.: (416) 565-8920, Email: don@hogarthpr.com

Powell Industries Signs Agreement as Channel Partner for DC Switchgear

HOUSTON, May 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Powell Industries, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of equipment and systems for the management and control of electrical energy and other critical processes, today announced the completion of a 10-year OEM and Supply Agreement with Hawker Siddeley Switchgear Ltd, a subsidiary of FKI plc ("FKI") located in the United Kingdom.

This agreement expands Powell's DC switchgear solutions and establishes Powell as the exclusive channel partner for FKI Type Lightning DC switchgear and NDC circuit breakers throughout the North American market. DC switchgear is used to distribute and control direct current (DC) electrical systems. DC electrical systems are used largely by the light rail transit industry, where Powell is recognized as an industry leader and an electrical systems package supplier of choice.

FKI and Powell both have long histories in this market, with Powell having more than 60 years of electrical system experience and FKI with more than 80 years of DC product experience. This agreement will enable Powell to more effectively serve the North American marketplace with DC switchgear solutions. The switchgear design provides the latest in DC switchgear technology; has the most extensive range of electrical ratings available; has been extensively tested in both Europe and the United States; and has demonstrated endurance well beyond the requirements of industry standards.

Thomas W. Powell, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "We are pleased to have reached this exclusive agreement with FKI. This product line fits perfectly into Powell's transit project business, and in addition will enable us to reach other U.S. original equipment manufacturers that require equipment of this type. This is another example of Powell's effort to provide our customers with the best packaged solution in all areas of our business."

The switchgear will be manufactured in Powell's North Canton, Ohio facility, where its transit project business is centered.

Powell Industries, Inc., headquartered in Houston, designs, manufactures and packages systems and equipment for the control, distribution and management of electrical energy and other dynamic processes. Powell provides products and services to large industrial customers such as utilities, oil and gas producers, refineries, petrochemical plants, pulp and paper producers, mining operations, commuter railways and other vehicular transportation facilities. For more information, please visit http://www.powellind.com/.

Any forward-looking statements in the preceding paragraphs of this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties in that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. In the course of operations, we are subject to certain risk factors, including but not limited to competition and competitive pressures, sensitivity to general economic and industrial conditions, international political and economic risks, availability and price of raw materials and execution of business strategy. For further information, please refer to the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, copies of which are available from the Company without charge.

Contacts: Don R. Madison, CFO Powell Industries, Inc. 713-947-4422 Ken Dennard / ksdennard@drg-e.com Karen Roan / kcroan@drg-e.com DRG&E / 713-529-6600

Powell Industries, Inc.

CONTACT: Don R. Madison, CFO of Powell Industries, Inc.,
+1-713-947-4422; or Ken Dennard, ksdennard@drg-e.com, or Karen Roan,
kcroan@drg-e.com, both of DRG&E, +1-713-529-6600, for Powell Industries, Inc.

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

China Bottles Inc. Announces First Quarter 2008 Results

FOGANG, Guangdong, China, May 21 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- China Bottles Inc. ("The Company") (BULLETIN BOARD: CBTT) , a leading plastic packaging solution company and plastic bottle production equipment company in the People's Republic of China ("PRC"), today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008.

First Quarter 2008 Highlights -- Revenue reached $ 13.7 million -- Gross profit was $4.1 million or 29.6% of revenue -- Operating income was $2.6 million -- Net income was $2.8 million with a fully diluted EPS of $0.07 -- On April 3, 2008, the Company changed its name from Hutton Holdings, Inc. to China Bottles Inc.

"Our strong first quarter performance for 2008 underscores the intensifying national and international demand for our products as polyethylene terephthalate packaging (PET) continues to grow as the preferred packaging material worldwide. We remain focused on building brand awareness and expanding our market share in domestic and international markets. Our strong R&D staff continues to improve our operational efficiency and develop innovative new products, such as packaging materials for the pharmaceutical industry," noted Chong-Hui Zhao, CEO of China Bottles.

First Quarter 2008 Results

Revenue of $13.7 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008, was primarily attributable to the expanding demand in the blown molding equipment and the molds divisions. China Bottles delivers cost competitive equipment and machinery as beverage companies continue the in-house bottle production trend driven by increasing crude oil prices.

Gross profit was $4.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2008. Gross profit as a percentage of net revenue was 29.6% in the first quarter of 2008.

Sales and marketing expenses, including distribution expense was $0.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2008. This expense was primarily attributable to an increased participation in tradeshow exhibitions and higher traveling expenses for marketing and sales personnel.

General and administrative expenses (G&A) were $0.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2008. The largest components were staff and travel-related expenses, which accounted for 40.8% of total G&A expenses during the quarter.

Operating income was $2.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2008, or 18.9% of revenue.

Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was $2.8 million, or $0.07 per fully diluted share. The Company's net margin for the first quarter ended of 2008 was 20.7%.

Financial Condition

As of March 31, 2008, cash and cash equivalents totaled $1.9 million, accounts receivable of $5.9 million, inventory of $10.0 million and working capital of $5.9 million. Total liabilities totaled $17.3 million and the Company had no long-term debt. Stockholders' equity stood at $10 million. The Company used $1.9 million in cash flow from operating activities, primarily due to the increased in accounts receivable and inventory.

Business Outlook

"China Bottles has a strong presence in China's southern and northern markets for molds and bottle blowing equipment and we are making good progress in the production of pharmaceutical products by adding polypropylene packaging materials to our product line. Through our aggressive sales and marketing programs, we intend to increase export sales volume from 20% of total revenue in 2007 to 30% in 2008," said Mr. Chong-Hui Zhao, CEO of China Bottles. "In order to meet expected demand, we also intend to increase our production capacity to participate in the expanding market."

About China Bottles Inc.

China Bottles Inc. ("the Company"), headquartered in Qingyuan, Guangdong Province in PRC, has been a leading manufacturer of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) blow molding and injection equipment and molds in China for fifteen years. The Company has an additional established expertise in the production of beverage bottles and pharmaceutical packaging. China Bottles produces, markets and sells a full range of packaging production equipment including high-speed injection molding machines for blow molding of plastic bottles and molds which shape and form the bottles. The Company also produces bottles that are primarily made of PET. In addition to China, it exports its products to more than twenty countries.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

This press release contains certain 'forward-looking statements,' as defined in the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and the actual results and future events could differ materially from management's current expectations. Such factors include, but are not limited to the company's ability to obtain the necessary financing to continue and expand operations, to market its products in new markets and to offer products at competitive pricing, to attract and retain management, and to integrate and maintain technical information and management information systems, political and economic factors in the People's Republic of China, compliance requirement of law and regulations of the PRC, the effects of currency policies and fluctuations, general economic conditions and other factors detailed from time to time in the company's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and other regulatory authorities. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

-- FINANCIAL TABLES FOLLOW -- CHINA BOTTLES INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES (Formerly HUTTON HOLDINGS CORPORATION) CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS March 31, December 31, 2008 2007 (Unaudited) (audited) ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalent $ 1,907,871 $ 1,375,786 Accounts receivable, net 5,893,945 1,494,539 Inventories 9,977,944 6,737,712 Notes receivable 71,307 -- Prepaid expenses and other receivables 5,348,339 2,112,535 Total current assets 23,199,406 11,720,572 PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT, NET 3,779,109 3,636,505 LAND USE RIGHT 238,449 229,689 TOTAL ASSETS $ 27,216,964 $ 15,586,766 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY LIABILITIES CURRENT LIABILITIES Bank loan $ 1,853,969 $ 1,777,389 Accounts payable 3,016,451 1,244,801 Accrued expenses and other payables 2,652,192 904,791 Amount due to a related party 5,596,532 3,508,083 Customers deposits 2,614,507 650,652 Taxes payable 1,523,304 1,001,257 Total current liabilities 17,256,955 9,086,973 TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 17,256,955 $ 9,086,973 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Preferred stock, Par value $0.001; 50,000,000 shares authorized; $0.001 par value; 5,000,000 shares issued and outstanding on March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively $ 5,000 $ 5,000 Common stock, Par value $0.001; 50,000,000 shares authorized; $0.001 par value; 50,000,000 shares issued and outstanding on March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively 50,000 50,000 Additional paid in capital 2,303,657 2,303,657 Retained earnings 6,586,375 3,741,777 Other comprehensive income 1,014,977 399,359 TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 9,960,009 $ 6,499,793 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 27,216,964 $ 15,586,766 CHINA BOTTLES INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES (Formerly HUTTON HOLDINGS CORPORATION) CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED) For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 2007 Revenue $ 13,724,530 $ -- Cost of Sales 9,655,850 -- Gross Margin 4,068,680 -- Expenses General & Administrative 673,459 -- Sales & Marketing 679,183 -- Finance 125,683 -- Total Operating Expenses 1,478,325 -- Operating Income 2,590,355 -- Other Income 759,350 -- Profit before taxes 3,349,705 -- Provision for Taxation 505,107 -- Net Income $ 2,844,598 $ -- Gain on foreign exchange translation 615,618 -- Comprehensive income $ 3,460,216 $ -- Net Income Per Share Basic & Diluted $ 0.07 $ N/A Weighted Average Shares 50,000,000 N/A CHINA BOTTLES INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES (Formerly HUTTON HOLDINGS CORPORATION) CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 2007 Cash Flows From Operating Activities: Net income $ 2,844,598 $ -- Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used by operating activities: Depreciation 191,576 -- Amortization of land use rights 2,652 -- Changes in operating Assets and liabilities: Increase in accounts receivable (4,399,406) -- Increase in notes receivable (71,307) Increase in inventories (3,240,232) -- Increase in prepaid expenses and other receivable (3,235,806) -- Increase in accounts payable 1,771,650 -- Increase in accrued expenses and other payables 1,747,401 -- Increase in customers deposits 1,963,855 -- Increase in taxes payable 522,047 -- Net cash used in operating activities (1,902,972) -- Cash Flows From Investing Activities: Purchase of property, plant and equipment (334,180) -- Purchase of land use right (11,412) -- Net cash used in investing activities (345,592) -- Cash Flows From Financing Activities: Increase in amount due to a related party 2,088,449 -- Net cash provided from financing activities 2,088,449 -- Net decrease in cash (160,115) -- Effect of foreign exchange rate changes 692,200 -- Cash at Beginning of Period 1,375,786 -- Cash at the End of Period $ 1,907,871 $ -- For more information, please contact: CCG Elite Investor Relations Inc. Crocker Coulson, President 1325 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 2800 New York, NY 10019 Tel: +1-646-213-1915 Email: Crocker.coulson@ccgir.com Web: http://ccgelite.com/

China Bottles Inc.

CONTACT: Crocker Coulson, President of CCG Elite Investor Relations Inc.,
1325 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 2800, New York, NY 10019, +1-646-213-1915,
or Crocker.coulson@ccgir.com

Web site: http://ccgelite.com/

Extreme Networks Hosts Investor Breakfast Briefing

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Extreme Networks, Inc., is hosting a breakfast briefing today with members of the financial community from 8:30-11:00 a.m. EDT. The company will discuss its long term operating model and other information at the meeting.

An audio-only webcast of the event will be available on the company's website beginning at 8:30 a.m. EDT and can be accessed in the investor section of the website at: http://www.extremenetworks.com/about-extreme/investor-relations.aspx

Extreme Networks, Inc.

Extreme Networks designs, builds, and installs Ethernet infrastructure solutions that help solve the toughest business communications challenges. The company's commitment to open networking sets us apart from the alternatives by delivering meaningful insight and unprecedented control to applications and services. Extreme Networks believes that openness is the best foundation for growth, freedom, flexibility and choice. The company's focus is on enterprises and service providers who demand high performance, converged networks that support voice, video and data over a wired and wireless infrastructure.

Extreme Networks is either a registered trademark or trademark of Extreme Networks, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Extreme Networks, Inc.

CONTACT: Greg Cross of Extreme Networks Public Relations,
+1-408-579-3483, gcross@extremenetworks.com

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

Circuit City Honors 'Best in Class' VendorsSixth Annual Recognition Awards Issued

RICHMOND, Va., May 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Circuit City Stores, Inc. today honored vendors who put customers first while demonstrating "best in class" performance with the sixth annual Circuit City Vendor Recognition Awards.

The awards are split into two categories: merchandising vendor excellence and supply chain vendor excellence. The 13 vendors chosen for the 2007 Merchandising Vendor Excellence Award have shown a commitment to Circuit City and its customers by focusing on the growth of the business relationship, supply chain performance, product profitability and year-over-year impact on Circuit City's revenue.

The 27 vendors honored with the 2007 Supply Chain Excellence Award have maintained consistent delivery performance in a flexible consumer environment, allowing for a reduction in cost of the supply chain while ensuring products are delivered as scheduled.

"We truly appreciate these vendors for their commitment to Circuit City and our customers," said John Kelly, senior vice president, merchandising. "In a dynamic customer environment, their continued dedication and allegiance to excellent service allows Circuit City to offer its customers the latest technologies at competitive prices."

2007 Merchandising Vendor Excellence Awards Winners Hewlett-Packard US Operations Sony Electronics Samsung Electronics America Microsoft Garmin DIRECTV Comcast Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Universal Music Group Distribution Kingston Linksys Olympus Logitech 2007 Supply Chain Excellence Awards Winners Kicker Mitsubishi Digital Electronics Garmin Cobra Electronics Case Logic Toshiba American Information Systems Polk Audio Actiontec Electronic Arts Jasco Products Metra Electronics Tamrac Aiptek Cyber Acoustics Olympus Monster Lowepro EB Carlson Marketing Optoma Casio BELTRONICS Samsung Electronics America Hewlett-Packard US Operations Logitech Sony Electronics DXG Technology EVGA About Circuit City Stores, Inc.

Circuit City Stores, Inc. is a leading specialty retailer of consumer electronics and related services. The domestic segment operates through 686 Superstores and 9 outlet locations in 158 U.S. markets. The international segment operates through approximately 800 retail stores and dealer outlets in Canada. Circuit City also operates Web sites at http://www.circuitcity.com/, http://www.thesource.ca/ and http://www.firedog.com/.

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CONTACT: Jackie Foreman of Circuit City, +1-804-418-8298,
jackie_foreman@circuitcity.com

Web site: http://www.circuitcity.com/
http://www.thesource.ca/
http://www.firedog.com/

ECtel Receives Second Order in China, Strengthening its Position in the Chinese MarketLeveraging a Successful First Installation, the New Order Will Provide China Mobile with a Comprehensive Response to Revenue Leakages

ROSH HA'AYIN, Israel, May 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ECtel Ltd. , a leading provider of Integrated Revenue Management(TM) (IRM(TM)) solutions, announced today that China Mobile, the largest telecom operator in the world, has selected ECtel's RAP(TM) solution for its operations in the province of Jiangsu, significantly improving China Mobile's ability to identify risk points in a rapid and efficient manner.

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This second order from China Mobile was awarded to ECtel and ANTT, ECtel's distribution company in China, following a successful first implementation in the province of Zhejiang. ECtel, in cooperation with Motorola China, will provide China Mobile's Jiangsu with a comprehensive response to revenue leakages, localized for use in China through ECtel's innovative multilingual version of RAP.

Over a year ago, China Mobile first ordered ECtel's market leading revenue assurance solutions for its Zhejiang operations, allowing the company to significantly reduce the frequency and scope of revenue leakages.

"ECtel's Revenue control management system works smoothly across our entire network. It enhances the enterprise revenue management capabilities, and continuously provides innovative solutions and support," said Zhong Tianhua, General Manager of China Mobile's Zhejiang operations. "Through its construction, ECtel's Revenue Management system carries out risk control for our office administrators and has allowed us to build up the awareness of Risk Control throughout our company. More importantly, effectively controls and guides the daily work that we do here."

RAP, ECtel's automated and configurable revenue assurance platform, facilitates cost-effective RA processes and provides operators with rapid resolution of critical revenue leakages in wireline, wireless, convergent and next-generation networks. For this new order, ECtel has localized their RAP solution for use in the Chinese market, providing a Chinese user interface for China Mobile.

RAP is the market's most flexible revenue assurance offering, enabling both immediate deployment and gradual expansion over time. Through its powerful top-down viewing approach, RAP empowers users to rapidly locate risk points, validate RA processes, prioritize repair actions and fix leakages.

"Maintaining our successful relationship with China Mobile is an important part of our growth strategy in China and it will allow ECtel to continue to strengthen its market position in the region," said Itzik Weinstein, President & CEO of ECtel. "As we continue to expand globally and strengthen our focus on the Asia-Pacific region, this second order from one of the world's leading telecom operators attests to the superior quality of ECtel's products and services. We look forward to providing China Mobile with our market-leading solutions for many years to come."

About ECtel

ECtel is a leading global provider of Integrated Revenue Management(TM) (IRM(TM)) solutions for communications service providers. A pioneering market leader for nearly 20 years, ECtel offers carrier-grade solutions that enable wireline, wireless, converged and next generation operators to fully manage their revenue and cost processes. ECtel serves prominent Tier One operators, and has more than 100 implementations in over 50 countries worldwide. Established in 1990, ECtel maintains offices in the Americas and Europe. For more information, visit http://www.ectel.com/.

About China Mobile

Officially established in April 2000, China Mobile Communications Corporation ("China Mobile" for short) has a registered capital of 51.8 billion RMB yuan and assets of over 400 billion RMB yuan. It fully holds the equity of China Mobile (HK) Group Limited. China Mobile Limited, of which China Mobile (HK) Group Limited is the major shareholder, set wholly-owned subsidiaries in 31 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the central government) in China and went public in Hong Kong and New York Stock Exchanges. Currently, in terms of its market value, China Mobile Limited is the largest among all the overseas listed Chinese companies and among all the telecom carriers in Asia.

China Mobile operates not only basic mobile voice services but also value-added services such as data, IP telephone and multimedia. It has the right to operate Internet services and the international gateways. China Mobile has been playing a leading role in the development of the mobile communications industry in China and holds an important position in the international arena as well. For more information visit http://www.chinamobile.com/en/.

Certain statements contained in this release contain forward-looking information with respect to plans, projections or future performance and products of the Company, the occurrence of which involves certain risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the reoccurrence of sales to existing customers, the ability to recognize revenue in future periods as anticipated, the possible slow-down in expenditures by telecom operators, the unpredictability of the telecom market, product and market acceptance risks, ability to complete development and market introduction of new products, the impact of competitive pricing and offerings, fluctuations in quarterly and annual results of operations, dependence on several large customers, commercialization and technological difficulties, risks related to our operations in Israel and other risks detailed in the Company's annual report on Form 20-F and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. ECtel undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Company Contacts: ECtel Ltd. Michael Neumann, Senior Vice President and CFO Renee van Oostveen, MarCom Manager Tel: +972-3-9002115 Fax: +972-3-9002103 Email: mickeyne@ectel.com; ir@ectel.com Media Contacts: Ruder Finn Israel for ECtel Matthew Krieger Tel: +972-544-676-950 Email: matthew@ruderfinn.co.il Investor Relations Contacts: GK Investor Relations for ECtel Ehud Helft\Kenny Green Tel: +1-617-418-3096 \ +1-646-201-9246 Email: info@gkir.com

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CONTACT: Company Contacts: ECtel Ltd. Michael Neumann, Senior Vice
President and CFO, Renee van Oostveen, MarCom Manager, Tel: +972-3-9002115,
Fax: +972-3-9002103, Email: mickeyne@ectel.com; ir@ectel.com; Media Contacts:
Ruder Finn Israel for ECtel, Matthew Krieger, Tel: +972-544-676-950, Email:
matthew@ruderfinn.co.il; Investor Relations Contacts: GK Investor Relations
for ECtel, Ehud Helft\Kenny Green, Tel: +1-617-418-3096 \ +1-646-201-9246,
Email: info@gkir.com

Elbit Systems Awarded $87 Million in Contracts for the Supply of Thermal Imaging Systems

HAIFA, Israel, May 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Elbit Systems Ltd. announced that its subsidiary, Elbit Systems Electro-Optics Elop Ltd. (Elop) has been recently awarded three contracts valued in a total amount of approximately $87 million from a customer in Asia for the supply of cooled Thermal Imaging systems for reconnaissance and target acquisition applications. One of the contracts will be performed through Elbit Security Systems Ltd. The projects will be performed over two years and Elop foresees potential for follow-on orders.

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

These contract awards reflect Elop's industry leadership in the area of advanced cooled detector technologies, which serve as the foundation for a wide range of thermal imaging products for military applications. The advanced features of Elop's systems enable them to produce thermal images of very high quality.

Joseph Ackerman, President and CEO of Elbit Systems said: "Our Thermal Imaging systems have recorded thousands of successful operational hours with the most demanding military organizations in the world. These recent contract awards continue a string of recent orders from customers in four continents, further strengthening our status as a world leader in cooled FLIR technologies."

About Elbit Systems

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.

Contacts: Company Contact: IR Contact: Joseph Gaspar, Corporate VP & CFO Ehud Helft / Kenny Green Dalia Rosen, Head of Corporate Communications G.K. Investor Relations Elbit Systems Ltd Tel: +1-646-201-9246 Tel: +972-4-8316663 E-mail: info@gkir.com Fax: +972-4-8316944 E-mail: gspr@elbit.co.il daliarosen@elbit.co.il

Elbit Systems Ltd

CONTACT: Contacts: Company Contact: Joseph Gaspar, Corporate VP & CFO,
Dalia Rosen, Head of Corporate Communications, Elbit Systems Ltd, Tel:
+972-4-8316663, Fax: +972-4-8316944, E-mail: gspr@elbit.co.il

Autonomy Announces Industry's First FRCP-Compliant Pan-Enterprise Search PlatformDelivers CIOs and General Counsels a Single Platform for Information Access and eDiscovery of All Data Sources

CAMBRIDGE, England and SAN FRANCISCO, May 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Autonomy Corporation plc , a global leader in infrastructure software for the enterprise, today announced the industry's first pan-enterprise search platform for legal eDiscovery and information access, simultaneously meeting an organization's litigation and knowledge management requirements. Autonomy's proven algorithms search across all sources of electronically stored information (ESI) including text, data, voice and video, finding relevant information for litigation with auditable and repeatable results, and applying a litigation hold function to preserve data from normally scheduled or ad hoc deletion.

The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) amendments render all relevant ESI discoverable, regardless of format or location, with non-compliance penalties that could run into the millions. This has drastically changed the way information officers, knowledge officers, and corporate librarians manage and store their ESI, and how they must use pan-enterprise search to collaborate with corporate counsels. The Autonomy pan-enterprise search platform automates the retrieval, processing, and management of all information throughout a global organization irrespective of languages, operating systems, and file types, avoiding non-FRCP compliant search techniques.

"Today, enterprise search and eDiscovery are viewed by CIOs and General Counsel as completely separate markets with different vendors," said Dr. Mike Lynch, CEO of Autonomy. "However, the fundamental problems of dealing with huge amounts of unstructured information pose a challenge to both parties and as a result, we expect that it will drive a convergence of these markets over the next few years. Autonomy is in a unique position being at the forefront of this market convergence."

The Autonomy platform supports both pan-enterprise search and FRCP compliance with its ability to:

- Search all categories of information repositories in an organization by supporting more than a 1,000 different data formats, including structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data, located across 400 different content repositories - Provide a vendor neutral approach by searching across highly distributed systems, running on multiple operating systems such as Unix, Linux and Windows NT - Produce auditable results - Pass results to a hold function to ensure relevant ESI is preserved and not altered in any way or deleted - Avoid "jump out" techniques or indexing that compromises important metadata - Provide a meaning-based conceptual search method as an preferred approach over federated search - Deliver a fault-tolerant architecture using load balancing and mirroring, with high scalability and security, and a sub-second performance on billions of files - Seamlessly support an end-to-end eDiscovery suite including investigation and early case assessment, legal hold, real-time policy management, data archiving, EDD, on-line review, and production management

Most of the other search engines available in the market today miss relevant information because of their performance enhancing shortcuts that are designed to improve the response time and relevancy of information access requests from employees. These shortcuts include 'jump out' which misses respondent documents as it stops looking across an index for potentially relevant information once it estimates a document is unlikely to make the top of section of the results list, and partial indexing which only indexes a subset of a document. For example, if a document contained 500 pages of information, the search engine may only index the first five pages to determine relevancy. Federated search can also present risks as it often involves out-dated, end-of-life search products that rarely search all information in the repository. While these methods might make sense for employees trying to find relevant information contained within an enterprise, they guarantee that information will be skipped and missed which is not acceptable for legal search.

"Other enterprise search platforms completely miss the mark with only basic keyword search, or lack the architecture or tools to support critical FRCP requirements," continued Lynch. "Autonomy's pan-enterprise search transcends company divisions, operating systems, language-barriers and file types to ensure all information can be searched for both legal and business purposes while respecting security."

Autonomy will be showcasing its FRCP-compliant pan-enterprise search platform at the Enterprise Search Summit to be held from May 20 to 21, 2008 at the Hilton New York Hotel, New York, NY. For more information, please visit http://www.autonomy.com/.

About Autonomy

Autonomy Corporation plc is a global leader in infrastructure software for the enterprise and is spearheading the meaning-based computing movement. Autonomy's technology forms a conceptual and contextual understanding of any piece of electronic data including unstructured information, be it text, email, voice or video. Autonomy's software powers the full spectrum of mission-critical enterprise applications including information access technology, BI, CRM, KM, call center solutions, rich media management, information risk management solutions and security applications, and is recognized by industry analysts as the clear leader in enterprise search.

Autonomy's customer base comprises of more than 17,000 global companies and organizations including: 3, ABN AMRO, AOL, BAE Systems, BBC, Bloomberg, Boeing, Citigroup, Coca Cola, Daimler Chrysler, Deutsche Bank, Ericsson, Ford, GlaxoSmithKline, Lloyd TSB, NASA, Nestle, the New York Stock Exchange, Reuters, Shell, T-Mobile, the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Autonomy also has over 300 OEM partners and more than 400 VARs and Integrators, numbering among them leading companies such as BEA, Business Objects, Citrix, EDS, IBM Global Services, Novell, Satyam, Sybase, Symantec, TIBCO, Vignette and Wipro. The company has offices worldwide.

The Autonomy Group includes: Autonomy ZANTAZ, the leader in the archiving, e-Discovery and Proactive Information Risk Management (IRM) markets; Autonomy Cardiff, a leading provider of Intelligent Document solutions; Autonomy etalk, award-winning provider of enterprise-class contact center products, Autonomy Virage, a visionary in rich media management and security and surveillance technology and Autonomy Meridio, a leading provider of records management software.

Autonomy and the Autonomy logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autonomy Corporation plc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Autonomy Editorial Contacts: Winifred Shum Tania Kempf Autonomy (US) Cohn & Wolfe (US) +1-408-771-6668 +1-650-281-7556 wshum@autonomy.com Tania_Kempf@sfo.cohnwolfe.com Edward Bridges Clare Gayner Financial Dynamics (UK) Bite Communications (UK) +44(0)207-831-3113 +44(0)20-8834-3454 edward.bridges@fd.com Clare.Gayner@bitepr.com

Autonomy Corporation plc

CONTACT: Autonomy Editorial Contacts: Winifred Shum, Autonomy (US),
+1-408-771-6668, wshum@autonomy.com; Edward Bridges, Financial Dynamics (UK),
+44(0)207-831-3113, edward.bridges@fd.com; Tania Kempf, Cohn & Wolfe (US),
+1-650-281-7556, Tania_Kempf@sfo.cohnwolfe.com; Clare Gayner, Bite
Communications (UK), +44(0)20-8834-3454, Clare.Gayner@bitepr.com

Groupe Mutuel Selects Autonomy For Corporate IntranetLeading Swiss Insurance Company to Use Meaning-Based Computing Technology to Improve IT Infrastructure

CAMBRIDGE, England and SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Autonomy Corporation plc , a global leader in infrastructure software for the enterprise, today announced that Groupe Mutuel, Switzerland's leading insurance company, has selected Autonomy's Meaning-based Computing solution for its corporate intranet as part of an initiative to improve the company's entire IT infrastructure. Autonomy's Intelligent Data Operating Layer (IDOL) will allow Groupe Mutuel to aggregate its data silos and deliver information more efficiently to over 1,300 employees across various geographical locations.

Groupe Mutuel will use IDOL to index more than five million documents in French, German, Italian and English across various data types and from multiple content repositories. By aggregating all of the company's information into one single access point, Groupe Mutuel will be able to better leverage its data assets, avoid duplication of effort and ensure that its employees are provided with the right information at the right time.

As with all modern organizations, especially those within the financial, legal or insurance sectors where litigation and regulatory compliance are key factors, Groupe Mutuel needed a solution that could scale in a large and diverse IT environment. Security was also imperative. Groupe Mutuel found that only Autonomy was able to offer mapped security, a highly configurable, accurate and fast method for respecting third-party security entitlements. IDOL maps the existing underlying security system to ensure that there are no security breaches whilst retrieval speed levels are maintained.

"We selected Autonomy from a long list of technology vendors as the only solution able to meet all of our business requirements," commented Stephane Rard, IT Management Team at Groupe Mutuel. "The conceptual, secure, scalable approach offered by IDOL across multilingual, disparate content will add a great deal of value to our organization and we are also excited by the future possibilities offered by this technology."

Autonomy's IDOL technology is increasingly being used by organizations within the financial and insurance sectors, like Groupe Mutuel, to provide a single, secure access point to all their corporate data. Groupe Mutuel also has future plans to incorporate some of Autonomy's other advanced features such as Autonomy Cardiff's Business Process Management technology and Autonomy etalk's call center solution, as part of an IT initiative to improve efficiency, productivity and intelligence across the organization.

"We are delighted that Groupe Mutuel has selected Autonomy to play a key part in improving its IT infrastructure," commented Mike Lynch, CEO of Autonomy. "With the increasing eDisclosure pressures, regulatory changes and legislation in Europe, we look forward to working with Groupe Mutuel as the company expands Autonomy's technologies into its other business areas."

About Groupe Mutuel

Groupe Mutuel is one of the largest health insurance agencies in Switzerland specializing in health, life and corporate insurance. It employs a total of 1,300 staff in 7 principal offices and 30 subsidiaries.

About Autonomy

Autonomy Corporation plc is a global leader in infrastructure software for the enterprise and is spearheading the meaning-based computing movement. Autonomy's technology forms a conceptual and contextual understanding of any piece of electronic data including unstructured information, be it text, email, voice or video. Autonomy's software powers the full spectrum of mission-critical enterprise applications including information access technology, BI, CRM, KM, call center solutions, rich media management, information risk management solutions and security applications, and is recognized by industry analysts as the clear leader in enterprise search.

Autonomy's customer base comprises of more than 17,000 global companies and organizations including: 3, ABN AMRO, AOL, BAE Systems, BBC, Bloomberg, Boeing, Citigroup, Coca Cola, Daimler Chrysler, Deutsche Bank, Ericsson, Ford, GlaxoSmithKline, Lloyd TSB, NASA, Nestle, the New York Stock Exchange, Reuters, Shell, T-Mobile, the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Autonomy also has over 300 OEM partners and more than 400 VARs and Integrators, numbering among them leading companies such as BEA, Business Objects, Citrix, EDS, IBM Global Services, Novell, Satyam, Sybase, Symantec, TIBCO, Vignette and Wipro. The company has offices worldwide.

The Autonomy Group includes: Autonomy ZANTAZ, the leader in the archiving, e-Discovery and Proactive Information Risk Management (IRM) markets; Autonomy Cardiff, a leading provider of Intelligent Document solutions; Autonomy etalk, award-winning provider of enterprise-class contact center products, Autonomy Virage, a visionary in rich media management and security and surveillance technology and Autonomy Meridio, a leading provider of records management software.

Autonomy and the Autonomy logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autonomy Corporation plc. All other trademarks are

the property of their respective owners.

Autonomy Editorial Contacts: Sarah Webster Autonomy (UK) +44(0)1223-448074 sarahw@autonomy.com Sayo Ogundiran Cohn & Wolfe (US) +1-415-365-8552 cwna-autonomy@cohnwolfe.com Edward Bridges Financial Dynamics (UK) +44-207-831-3113 edward.bridges@fd.com Bite Communications (UK) +44(0)20-8834-3518 autonomy@bitepr.com

Autonomy Corporation plc

CONTACT: Autonomy Editorial Contacts: Sarah Webster, Autonomy (UK),
+44(0)1223-448074, sarahw@autonomy.com; Sayo Ogundiran, Cohn & Wolfe (US),
+1-415-365-8552, cwna-autonomy@cohnwolfe.com; Edward Bridges, Financial
Dynamics (UK), +44-207-831-3113, edward.bridges@fd.com; Bite Communications
(UK), +44(0)20-8834-3518, autonomy@bitepr.com

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