Demand Climbs for Wireless Voice, Multimedia and Internet Access in CaliforniaVerizon Wireless adds a new cell site in Calexico to stay ahead of the growth

IRVINE, Calif., May 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Wireless users in more California locations are now experiencing expanded voice and data coverage thanks to the addition of a new cell site from Verizon Wireless, the carrier with the highest customer loyalty.

The new site improves overall coverage and call capacity for customers who travel along Highway 98 from Calexico to Interstate 8.

The recent expansion adds to Verizon Wireless' $4.6 billion dollar investment in California last year. Nationwide the company has invested nearly $45 billion since it was formed -- $5.5 billion on average every year -- to increase the coverage and capacity of its national wireless network and to add services like BroadbandAccess, V CAST (V CAST markets only), VZ Navigator(SM) and many more.

Verizon Wireless is the most widely used brand of service in wireless. The company now serves more than 67.2 million customers nationwide. In the first quarter of 2008, the company delivered nearly 58 billion text messages and completed 133 million downloads of music, videos, games, ringtones, and exclusive content, including 34.6 million video and music downloads.

"Our network expansion in California is just another example of how we invest our resources to stay ahead of demand and to make sure that our customers enjoy a superior wireless experience," said John Palmer, regional president of Verizon Wireless.

"This consistent investment is a key reason Verizon Wireless has ranked first in customer loyalty in the industry in each of the last 14 quarters.*"

Other examples of company leadership include being first to offer nationwide plans with unlimited calling and the only provider to offer a 30- day network "Test Drive" pledge that pays for calls if a customer isn't satisfied and switches to another carrier.

Verizon Wireless' reputation as the nation's most reliable wireless network is supported by industry-leading redundancy and maintenance measures. This has proven particularly valuable during natural disasters and other emergencies across the country. Standard Verizon Wireless network-reliability features include battery back-up power at all facilities as well as generators installed at all switching facilities and many cell site locations.

For more information about the company's network coverage, Test Drive from Verizon Wireless or any of our products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to http://www.verizonwireless.com/.

* Loyalty claims based upon publicly available churn (customer turnover) figures.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, serving 67.2 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 69,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). For more information, go to: http://www.verizonwireless.com/. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Ken Muche of Verizon Wireless, +1-949-286-8193,
ken.muche@verizonwireless.com

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

ATK Ultraflex Solar Arrays Deploy and Provide Critical Power to the Mars Phoenix LanderATK Solar Arrays, Thermal Technology, Diaphragm Tank and CoilABLE Boom Assist the Mars Phoenix Mission

MINNEAPOLIS, May 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alliant Techsystems announces that the Ultraflex Solar Arrays deployed and now provide power to the Mars Phoenix Lander. This is the first flight for this unique solar array technology developed by ATK's Goleta, California facility. Each Ultraflex array unfolded like an oriental fan into a circular shape 2.1 meters in diameter and will generate 770 watts of power from sunlight at the distance Earth is from the sun. Since Mars is approximately 1.5 times farther from the sun, the solar arrays will produce less than half the power possible on Earth.

Launched in August 2007, the Phoenix Mars Mission is the first in NASA's Scout Program. Phoenix is designed to study the history of water and habitability potential in the Martian arctic's ice-rich soil.

Also on board the Phoenix Lander is a CoilABLE boom which will deploy the Surface Stereo Imager camera. At release, strain energy stored in the stowed, coiled boom structure lifts the camera payload, weighing 4.5 times the weight of the boom, to a height about 27 inches above the lander deck. The deployed structure is a straight, three-sided truss capable of supporting the camera even if the lander is tilted on a 21 degree slope after landing. This boom design shares heritage with the boom which deployed a similar camera on the Mars Pathfinder lander in 1997.

In addition ATK produced both a Dual Bore Heat Pipe Assembly and a diaphragm tank to support the Phoenix Mars Lander Program. The Dual Bore Heat Pipe contained complex mechanical bending configurations and efficient heat transport and conductance capability that supported the heat removal from the Cruise Stage electronics to the Cruise Stage radiator. ATK is proud to supply so many critical pieces of this important NASA mission.

ATK is a premier aerospace and defense company with more than 17,000 employees in 21 states and $4.5 billion in revenue. News and information can be found on the Internet at http://www.atk.com/ .

Certain information discussed in this press release constitutes forward- looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although ATK believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that its expectations will be achieved. Forward-looking information is subject to certain risks, trends and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Among those factors are: changes in governmental spending, budgetary policies and product sourcing strategies; the company's competitive environment; the terms and timing of awards and contracts; and economic conditions. ATK undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For further information on factors that could impact ATK, and statements contained herein, please refer to ATK's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Media Contact: Investor Contact: Bryce Hallowell Steve Wold Phone: 952-351-3087 Phone: 952-351-3056 E-mail: bryce.hallowell@atk.com E-mail: steve.wold@atk.com

ATK

CONTACT: Media Contact, Bryce Hallowell, +1-952-351-3087,
bryce.hallowell@atk.com, or Investor Contact, Steve Wold, +1-952-351-3056,
steve.wold@atk.com, both of ATK

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

Proposed Listing of NetDragon Websoft Inc. on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited

HONG KONG, May 26 /PRNewswire/ --

One of the leading online game developers and operators in the PRC, NetDragon Websoft Inc. ("NetDragon" or the "Company", with its subsidiaries collectively the "Group"; Stock Code: 8288) has been granted an approval in principal from the Listing Committee of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ("SEHK") on 23 May 2008 for the listing on the Main Board of the SEHK by way of introduction.

First Shanghai Capital Limited is the Sponsor in relation to the proposed listing of the Group on the Main Board.

An extraordinary general meeting ("EGM") will be convened by the Group on 12 June 2008 (Thursday) to seek the approval of the shareholders for the proposed withdrawal of listing on the Growth Enterprises Market ("GEM") of the SEHK as well as the proposed listing of the entire issued share capital of the Group on the Main Board of the SEHK. The proposed listing by way of introduction will not involve issuance of any new shares of the Group.

The Group was listed on GEM of SEHK in November 2007. It has achieved significant business growth with impressive financial performance over the past year. Revenue of the Group soared by more than 4 times from approximately RMB122,061,000 in 2006 to approximately RMB645,214,000 in 2007. Profit for the year of the Group also surged by more than 7 times from approximately RMB42,985,000 in 2006 to approximately RMB374,837,000 in 2007.

Mr. Liu Dejian, Chairman and Executive Director of NetDragon, says, "Operating in the rapidly developing online game market in the PRC, the Group is able to capture the rising market opportunities and achieved overwhelming success. Going forward, listing on the Main Board of the SEHK will enhance our profile. We intend to attract larger institutional and retail investors and increase trading liquidity of our shares. We will continue to deliver rapid growth and strive to maintain our position as the leading online game developer and operator in the PRC."

The expected timetable for the withdrawal of listing on GEM and listing on the Main Board of the SEHK:

27 May 2008 Dispatch of circular and form of proxy to the shareholders for the EGM Dispatch of the listing document to shareholders 12 June 2008, 10am EGM 12 June 2008 Result of the EGM published 23 June 2008 Last day of dealings on GEM 24 June 2008 First day of dealings on Main Board

About NetDragon Websoft Inc.

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

Issued by Porda International (Finance) PR Group for and on behalf of NetDragon Websoft Inc.

For further information, please contact:

NetDragon Websoft Inc. Ms. Angelina Li (Investor Relations Officer) Tel: +852-6303-1722 or +86-1380-9508-688 Fax: +852-2850-7066 Email: angelinali@nd.com.hk

Web Site: http://www.nd.com.cn

NetDragon Websoft Inc.

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

CCID Consulting: Lenovo Has the Largest Sales Volume in Mobile Hard Disk Market in 2008Q1

BEIJING, May 26 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- CCID Consulting, China's leading research, consulting and IT outsourcing service provider, and the first Chinese consulting firm listed in Hong Kong (Hong Kong Stock Exchange: HK08235), recently released its article on China's mobile hard disk market in 2008Q1.

CCID Consulting's data shows that the sales volume of China's brand mobile hard disk market reaches 506,900 sets in 2008Q1, up 28.9% over 2007Q1. The growth rate is lower than the growth rate in 2007. CCID Consulting considers that affected by the decrease of industrial purchase and fake products, the mobile hard disk market's growth slows down.

CCID Consulting considers there are three characteristics in mobile hard disk market in 2008Q1:

Seasonable Sale Leads the Change of the Sales Volume in Mobile Hard Disk Market

Because industrial users have a large share in mobile hard disk market, their seasonable purchases have great effect to the sales volume. The first quarter is the traditional slack season. There are a few industrial purchases during the Spring Festival, which results in the shipments' shipment.

However, with mobile hard disk's storage medium's prominent day by day and the individual consumers' demands' increase, individual user accounts large share in mobile storage field. CCID Consulting's data shows the market share of individual users accounts for 47.7% of the total mobile hard disk market in 2007; the market share has increased to 49.3% in 2008Q1. With the increase of individual users' share, mobile hard disk market will gradually weaken seasonable sale, the market will have balanced sales in whole year.

Seesaw Battle between Assembly Disks and Brand Market Upgrades

Because of rapid upgrade in capacity, 160G products become the mainstream, with profit increases a little, which results in the heating up of battle between assembly disks and brand market. Assembly disks market enlarges the price distance with brand market.

Currently, the increase of sales volume of assembly disks comes from individual user market. Thus, mobile storage manufacturers should pay more attention to strengthen propaganda and strengthen individual users' recognition to mobile hard disk and brand.

The Segment of Consumer Group Intensifies; Lenovo Drives the Development of Individual Market, Aigo Keeps the Advantage in Industrial Users Market

CCID Consulting's data shows that Lenovo and Aigo are the first and second manufacturers in 2008Q1. Lenovo pays great effort in the individual user market; while Aigo has advantage over industrial user market.

Figure: Sales Volume & Growth Rate of Mobile Hard Disk, 2007Q1-2008Q1 (Unit: 10,000 Sets)

http://www.ccidconsulting.com/upload/13086.jpg Source: CCID Consulting, April 2008

After Lenovo becomes the largest manufacturer in 2007, Lenovo still pays more attention to market: firstly, Lenovo still strengthens its propaganda in this field and launches products with Olympic features; secondly, Lenovo uses cost advantage so as to improve products' cost performance; thirdly, Lenovo uses channel advantage to improve market distribution rate. Lenovo's these actions improve its market share and increase mobile hard disk's proportion in individual consumer terminal application, which play important role in the development of mobile storage industry.

Another mobile storage giant -- Aigo continues to maintain its advantage in industrial market. Meanwhile, Aigo pays attention to industrial public relations, technical breakthrough and professional manufacturing so as to cater for industrial users' favor.

About CCID Consulting

CCID Consulting Co., Ltd (hereinafter known as CCID Consulting), the first Chinese consulting firm listed in the Growth Enterprise Market of the Stock Exchange (GEM) of Hong Kong (stock code: HK08235), is directly affiliate to China Center for Information Industry Development (hereinafter known as CCID Group). Headquartered in Beijing, CCID Consulting has so far set up branch offices in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Wuhan and Chengdu, with over 300 professional consultants after many years of development. The company's business scope has covered over 200 large and medium-sized cities in China.

Based on the major competitiveness of the powerful the industrial resources, information technology and data channels, CCID Consulting provides customers with public policy establishment, industry competitiveness upgrade, development strategy and planning, marketing strategy and research, HR management, IT programming and management. Her customers range from industrial users in electronics, telecommunications, energy, finance, automobile, to government departments at all levels and diversified industrial parks. CCID Consulting commits herself to become the No.1 advisor for enterprise management, the No.1 consultancy for government decision and the No.1 brand for informatization consulting.

For more information, please contact: Cynthia Liu Coordinating Manager CCID Consulting Co., Ltd. Tel: +86-10-8855-9080 Email: liuyan@ccidconsulting.com

CCID Consulting Co., Ltd.

CONTACT: Cynthia Liu, Coordinating Manager of CCID Consulting Co., Ltd.,
+86-10-8855-9080, or liuyan@ccidconsulting.com

Web Site: http://www.ccidconsulting.com/upload/13086.jpg

Proposed Listing of NetDragon Websoft Inc. on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited

HONG KONG, May 26 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- One of the leading online game developers and operators in the PRC, NetDragon Websoft Inc. (''NetDragon'' or the ''Company'', with its subsidiaries collectively the ''Group''; Stock Code: 8288) has been granted an approval in principal from the Listing Committee of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (''SEHK'') on 23 May 2008 for the listing on the Main Board of the SEHK by way of introduction.

First Shanghai Capital Limited is the Sponsor in relation to the proposed listing of the Group on the Main Board.

An extraordinary general meeting (''EGM'') will be convened by the Group on 12 June 2008 (Thursday) to seek the approval of the shareholders for the proposed withdrawal of listing on the Growth Enterprises Market (''GEM'') of the SEHK as well as the proposed listing of the entire issued share capital of the Group on the Main Board of the SEHK. The proposed listing by way of introduction will not involve issuance of any new shares of the Group.

The Group was listed on GEM of SEHK in November 2007. It has achieved significant business growth with impressive financial performance over the past year. Revenue of the Group soared by more than 4 times from approximately RMB122,061,000 in 2006 to approximately RMB645,214,000 in 2007. Profit for the year of the Group also surged by more than 7 times from approximately RMB42,985,000 in 2006 to approximately RMB374,837,000 in 2007.

Mr. Liu Dejian, Chairman and Executive Director of NetDragon, says, ''Operating in the rapidly developing online game market in the PRC, the Group is able to capture the rising market opportunities and achieved overwhelming success. Going forward, listing on the Main Board of the SEHK will enhance our profile. We intend to attract larger institutional and retail investors and increase trading liquidity of our shares. We will continue to deliver rapid growth and strive to maintain our position as the leading online game developer and operator in the PRC.''

The expected timetable for the withdrawal of listing on GEM and listing on the Main Board of the SEHK:

27 May 2008 Dispatch of circular and form of proxy to the shareholders for the EGM Dispatch of the listing document to shareholders 12 June 2008, 10am EGM 12 June 2008 Result of the EGM published 23 June 2008 Last day of dealings on GEM 24 June 2008 First day of dealings on Main Board About NetDragon Websoft Inc.

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

Issued by Porda International (Finance) PR Group for and on behalf of NetDragon Websoft Inc.

For further information, please contact: NetDragon Websoft Inc. Ms. Angelina Li (Investor Relations Officer) Tel: +852-6303-1722 or +86-1380-9508-688 Fax: +852-2850-7066 Email: angelinali@nd.com.hk

NetDragon Websoft Inc.

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

Web Site: http://www.nd.com.cn/

NICE Updates on Patent Infringement Litigation Brought Against Verint; Court Reaffirms Validity of NICE's Patent

RA'ANANA, Israel, May 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NICE Systems announced today that in a patent infringement case brought against Verint Americas, Inc. (formerly Witness Systems, Inc.) in the Federal District Court for Northern Georgia in Atlanta, the court found that certain Witness products, which were named in this case, do not infringe NICE's VoIP patent 6871229. NICE intends to appeal this decision.

The court rejected Verint's claims challenging the validity of NICE's patent and reaffirmed its validity. The US Patent Office has also, prior to the trial, denied Verint's request for re-examination of the same patent.

"NICE has the broadest portfolio of granted patents in its industry. Our innovative and market leading products are protected by the most extensive portfolio of intellectual property," says Dr. Shlomo Shamir, President of NICE Systems Ltd. "We intend to continue to seek enforcement of these patents."

"In addition, we believe that Verint's patents asserted against NICE are invalid and we intend to continue seeking invalidation of these patents," concludes Dr. Shamir.

NICE is now expecting a trial date for its pending claim of infringement by Verint's recording products of 5 of NICE's recording patents. NICE intends to continue and pursue seeking permanent injunction against Verint's recording products as well as damages that can reach up to 100 million US dollars.

About NICE Systems

NICE Systems is the leading provider of Insight from Interactions solutions and value-added services, powered by the convergence of advanced analytics of unstructured multimedia content and transactional data - from telephony, web, email, radio, video, and other data sources. NICE's solutions address the needs of the enterprise and security markets, enabling organizations to operate in an insightful and proactive manner, and take immediate action to improve business and operational performance and ensure safety and security. NICE has over 24,000 customers in more than 135 countries, including over 85 of the Fortune 100 companies. More information is available at http://www.nice.com/.

Trademark Note: 360(degrees) View, Alpha, ACTIMIZE, Actimize logo, Customer Feedback, Dispatcher Assessment, Encorder, eNiceLink, Executive Connect, Executive Insight, FAST, FAST alpha Blue, FAST alpha Silver, FAST Video Security, Freedom, Freedom Connect, IEX, Interaction Capture Unit, Insight from Interactions, Investigator, Last Message Replay, Mirra, My Universe, NICE, NICE logo, NICE Analyzer, NiceCall, NiceCall Focus, NiceCLS, NICE Inform, NICE Learning, NiceLog, NICE Perform, NiceScreen, NICE SmartCenter, NICE Storage Center, NiceTrack, NiceUniverse, NiceUniverse Compact, NiceVision, NiceVision Alto, NiceVision Analytics, NiceVision ControlCenter, NiceVision Digital, NiceVision Harmony, NiceVision Mobile, NiceVision Net, NiceVision NVSAT, NiceVision Pro, Performix, Playback Organizer, Renaissance, Scenario Replay, ScreenSense, Tienna, TotalNet, TotalView, Universe, Wordnet are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NICE Systems Ltd. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

This press release contains forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are based on the current expectations of the management of NICE Systems Ltd. (the Company) only, and are subject to a number of risk factors and uncertainties, including but not limited to the ultimate outcome in the litigation referred to in this press release, changes in technology and market requirements, decline in demand for the Company's products, inability to timely develop and introduce new technologies, products and applications, difficulties or delays in absorbing and integrating acquired operations, products, technologies and personnel, loss of market share, pressure on pricing resulting from competition, and inability to maintain certain marketing and distribution arrangements, which could cause the actual results or performance of the Company to differ materially from those described therein. We undertake no obligation to update these forward-looking statements. For a more detailed description of the risk factors and uncertainties affecting the company, refer to the Company's reports filed from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Corporate Media Contact: Galit Belkind NICE Systems +1-877-245-7448 Galit.belkind@nice.com Investors: Daphna Golden NICE Systems +1-877-245-7449 ir@nice.com

NICE Systems Ltd.

CONTACT: Corporate Media Contact: Galit Belkind, NICE Systems,
+1-877-245-7448, Galit.belkind@nice.com ; Investors: Daphna Golden, NICE
Systems, +1-877-245-7449, ir@nice.com

Matrikon Launches Matrikon(TM) TaiJi PID V2.0 for Closed Loop Tuning With Multiple Loops

EDMONTON, May 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Matrikon Inc. (TSX: MTK) announces the release of Matrikon(TM) TaiJi PID v2.0, providing even more capabilities to the ground-breaking modeling and tuning product.

Matrikon Control Performance Monitor's TaiJi PID v2.0, now gives the ability to tune multiple loops from closed loop and operating data. This presents a paradigm change to the way tuning is conventionally done. It gives plant engineers, technicians and operators the ability to tune and optimize the control loops in their facilities in a safe and efficient manner by using the world-renowned TaiJi closed loop identification methodology.

Loops can be tuned without having to put them into a manual operation mode and moreover, Matrikon TaiJi v2.0 enables plant wide tuning activities to be managed from a single environment. TaiJi PID modeling and tuning methodology also allows you to tune from operating data in cases where sufficient information may be present in the data. By installing Matrikon TaiJi PID v2.0, plant personnel can now reduce the effort required to tune loops by up to 80% by carrying out closed loop tuning for multiple loops simultaneously.

Matrikon TaiJi PID gives plant personnel the ability to: - Create a plant-wide tuning environment - Identify models & tuning parameters from closed loop data - Tune multiple loops - Use operating data to tune loops - Simulate servo and load responses and compare them with current tuning parameters - Edit identified models and tuning parameters

"TaiJi PID v2.0 takes controller tuning to the next level," says Dr. Rohit Patwardhan, Matrikon Control Performance Monitor product manager. "We have received great feedback about how easy and simple it is to use these modeling and tuning tools and how the users were able to tune complex loops within minutes."

For more information about Matrikon Control Performance Monitor's TaiJi PID, please visit http://www.matrikon.com/control-monitoring.aspx

About Matrikon

Matrikon is a leading provider of integrated industrial intelligence solutions that enable manufacturing plants to achieve operational excellence by transforming production data into knowledge to predict and prevent problems and optimize operations. Matrikon's customers achieve agile operations through the combination of external market and plant data to make informed, intelligent decisions in real-time. With offices in major cities throughout North America, Australia, Europe and the Middle East and a global client base including industry leaders in a wide range of process industries, Matrikon's reach is global.

Matrikon is a registered trademark of Matrikon Inc.

Matrikon Inc.

CONTACT: For Matrikon Control Performance Monitor information, contact
Rohit Patwardhan, Matrikon Control Performance Monitor Product Manager, (780)
448-1010 ext. 4918, email: Rohit.Patwardhan@matrikon.com; For investor
information contact Nicole Sayler, (780) 945-4010, email:
nicole.sayler@matrikon.com

STMicroelectronics Introduces First 65nm SPEAr(R) Customizable Chip for Computer Peripherals ApplicationsCost efficiency, computing power and customizability for various embedded applications

GENEVA, May 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- STMicroelectronics , a world leader in system-on-chip technology, today announced a new member of its SPEAr(R) family of configurable System on-Chip ICs. Manufactured in state-of-the-art low-power 65nm process technology, the new SPEAr Basic device addresses a wide variety of embedded applications, including entry-level printers, fax machines, digital photo frames, Voice-over-IP and other equipment.

ST's SPEAr (Structured Processor Enhanced Architecture) concept uniquely combines cost savings and shorter time-to-market of open-market standard products with the flexibility of application-specific ICs in optimizing system performance. Transfer of the SPEAr family to 65nm process technology yields increased density, performance and power-reduction features in new SPEAr devices.

ST's newest configurable SoC integrates an advanced ARM926EJ-S processor core with two 16k memory caches, running at 333MHz, for data and instructions and up to 300,000 gates (ASIC-equivalent) of embedded configurable logic.

The new SPEAr Basic provides memory interfaces supporting LP-DDR and DDR2 memories and a large connectivity-IP (intellectual property) portfolio, including Fast-IrDA interface, Ethernet MAC, three USB 2.0 ports with embedded PHYs, UART, SPI, I2C, up to 102 fully programmable GPIOs and a total of 72 Kbytes of SRAM and 32 Kbytes of Boot ROM.

Best-in-class printing performance is enabled through a full set of image-pipeline accelerators, from color-space conversion to raster-file generation, a rotation engine, a hardware JPEG codec, an LCD controller (up to 1024x768, 24-bits per pixel) and a SDIO/MM card interface.

Additional features include a 10-bit analog-to-digital converter, a crypto accelerator based on ST's proprietary C3 IP, a Flexible Static Memory controller (NOR/NAND Flash and SRAM), TDM (Time-Division Multiplexing) and SLIC (Serial Link and Interrupt) controllers and a camera interface, providing unprecedented scale of integration and flexibility.

SPEAr Basic's software-configurable power-saving modes address most recent ecological and power-sensitive specifications. The device supports most popular embedded operating systems including Linux, VxWorks, ThreadX and Windows CE.

The SPEAr Basic comes complete with an evaluation board that allows quick and easy setup, design and testing of the devices. Using the SPEAr Plus600 Development kit and its external FPGA, which mirrors the SoC's internal configurable logic block, designers can proceed with software and hardware development without waiting for final validation. Once the customer's SoC passes the functional qualification, full production can typically ramp up in eight to ten weeks' time from the final RTL availability.

"Leveraging ST's market-leading configurable SoC architecture, the SPEAr Basic provides a seamless cost-reduction path for applications where price/performance is key," said Loris Valenti, General Manager of ST's Computer Systems Division, Computer Peripherals Group. "The new SPEAr device speeds the adoption of customized 65nm IC solutions with an ASIC-like flexibility, at a fraction of the development time and cost required by a full-custom design approach. In addition, customers can easily re-use software developed for previous SPEAr family members. All this makes the SPEAr Basic the best time-to-market solution for a variety of slots, with no compromise in features and performance."

Samples are available now, with volume production set to start by the end of Q3 2008. The SPEAr Basic is priced at $6, in quantities above 20,000 pieces.

Further information on ST's SPEAr family of configurable System-on-Chip ICs is available at http://www.st.com/spear.

About STMicroelectronics

STMicroelectronics is a global leader in developing and delivering semiconductor solutions across the spectrum of microelectronics applications. An unrivalled combination of silicon and system expertise, manufacturing strength, Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio and strategic partners positions the Company at the forefront of System-on-Chip (SoC) technology and its products play a key role in enabling today's convergence markets. The Company's shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange, on Euronext Paris and on the Milan Stock Exchange. In 2007, the Company's net revenues were $10 billion. Further information on ST can be found at http://www.st.com/.

SPEAr is a registered trademark of STMicroelectronics. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

STMicroelectronics

CONTACT: Michael Markowitz of STMicroelectronics, +1-212-821-8959,
michael.markowitz@st.com

Web site: http://www.st.com/
http://www.st.com/spear

Motorola to Deploy Scalable Dimetra IP TETRA Solution for SK EnergyAsia's first MTP850Ex ATEX TETRA terminal to be used to provide comprehensive user safety in potentially explosive environments

HONG KONG, May 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TETRA WORLD CONGRESS -- 26 May 2008 -- Motorola today announced that SK Energy in Korea has selected Motorola's Scalable Dimetra IP TETRA (Terrestrial Trunked Radio) network system, along with the MTP850Ex ATEX TETRA terminal, to enhance their operational efficiency and user safety in hazardous environments. SK Energy is the first customer in Asia to use Motorola's intrinsically safe ATEX terminal.

SK Energy began implementation of the new system in September 2007. Once it is fully deployed, SK Energy employees will have access to the latest digital TRS (Trunked Radio System), which is more spectrum-efficient compared to the existing analogue communications. They will also be able to design and optimize the radio communications network to improve operational efficiency and productivity using cutting-edge digital functions.

The MTP850Ex is certified under the ATEX and IECEx international certification schemes for protection against the most explosive gas and dust clouds. Combined with an uncompromising mix of safety features, smart ergonomics and fail-safe robust operation, the terminal allows SK Energy employees to benefit from a wide range of communications features in a hazardous environment. For example, if the connection to the Main Switch Office (MSO) is broken, users are still able to communicate with the base station without any interruption.

In addition, when there is a request for help or an emergency call, the location of users can be tracked immediately with the help of the terminal's integrated GPS receiver. The MTP850Ex also has a built-in "Man Down" alert feature that triggers an emergency procedure when the carrier of the radio remains motionless for a set period or suffers a fall.

With one watt audio output power, the terminal delivers best-in-class audio performance in the typically noisy environments where specialist users operate. In addition to voice communications, the MTP850Ex features an integrated WAP browser and supports simultaneous Short Data Service (SDS) and Multi-Slot packet data (MSPD) services that enable rapid access to critical information in the field.

Equipped with a simplified keypad with a large button surface, the terminal is easy to use with gloves. Combined with the large scalable display fonts and icons, the MTP850Ex facilitates operation in difficult environments with limited visibility. With a full range of supporting ATEX certified accessories, the MTP850Ex can be customized to meet requirements of different operating environments.

On the Scalable Dimetra IP solution, it can be housed in a single rack and is scalable to meet the size of the project. Compact, highly portable and easily deployable, it is an ideal solution to meet the growing demand for flexible and robust communications in small to medium-sized enterprises or in emergency deployment.

"Our decision to adopt IP-based scalable TETRA system was motivated by an increasing need for data communications to improve voice communications quality and overall operational efficiency," said Mr Jin-Young Park, Senior Manager, IT Planning Division, SK Energy. "Most of all, we selected Motorola's TETRA system and explosion-proof radio for safe and reliable communications in potentially explosive environments such as oil and petrochemical plants."

Kun-Sang Choi, Interim president of Motorola Korea said: "This contract win from SK Energy following the win from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering last year, demonstrates that Motorola's quality two-way radio products are also needed in the enterprise market. Motorola is committed to delivering value-added solutions to enterprise users in shipbuilding, heavy industries and petrochemical markets to maximize their productivity and operational efficiency while minimizing their overall investment cost. "

Motorola aims to deliver intuitive technology that is second nature to users, so they have the peace of mind to focus on their mission, not on the technology. The MTP850Ex is a strong testament to Motorola's design-for-use ethos, which is to work hand-in-hand with our customers to create highly intuitive products to address the unique requirements of mission-critical environments.

For more information, visit the Motorola booth at TETRA World Congress (Booth W) where it will showcase Technology That's Second Nature(TM) through its MOTOA4(TM) portfolio of mission critical solutions.

About Motorola

Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications. The company develops technologies, products and services that make mobile experiences possible. Our portfolio includes communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility solutions, digital set-tops, cable modems, mobile devices and Bluetooth accessories. Motorola is committed to delivering next generation communication solutions to people, businesses and governments. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $36.6 billion in 2007. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit http://www.motorola.com/.

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CONTACT: Lynn Chan, Motorola Asia Pacific, +65 9737 5006,
lynn.chan@motorola.com, or Jiyoon Yoon, Motorola Korea, +82-2-2018-4010,
+82-11-291-9560, Jiyoon.Yoon@motorola.com; or Denise Huh, Fleishman-Hillard
Korea, +82-2-2016-7211, +82-16-241-8319, denise.huh@fleishman.com

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

Motorola Introduces the Smallest TETRA RadioThe radio in thin form factor enables high performance and secure communications in covert operations

HONG KONG, May 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TETRA WORLD CONGRESS -- 26 May 2008 -- Motorola, Inc. today announced the introduction of the smallest body-worn TETRA Covert Radio, the TCR1000, that provides fully featured TETRA radio functions to users in covert operations. The new radio in thin form factor can easily be concealed in light clothing and ensures secure communications with encryption features that improve operational effectiveness in the field.

The TCR1000 weighs less than 180 grams and its small, light-weight design helps officers to disguise their equipment during covert operations, allowing them to blend into the crowd. While compact in design, the TCR1000 performs to the same high standards as mainstream Motorola TETRA terminals and offers excellent functionality including options for integrated GPS and end-to-end encryption. It incorporates many innovative features to address the unique requirements of covert radios such as discrete audio, radio control and long battery lifetime.

In terms of enhanced usability, the control features of the TCR1000 have been designed for covert operations, such as using audio tones to identify talk group number to enable audio-only recognition of talk group selection. The TCR1000 is controllable from a remote unit that provides greater flexibility to users in their operations.

On functionality, the TCR1000 has an integrated GPS to locate resources as well as users who are in need of assistance. The radio also has an extended battery pack option which can easily extend users' surveillance periods.

On security features, the TCR1000 is equipped with all of the encryption features of Motorola's TETRA radios and infrastructure portfolio. This ensures safety and information protection and prevents interception from unwanted parties. Together with best-in-class audio performance and whisper mode for discrete use, the TCR1000 is well-suited for the user in surveillance covert type operations.

"As a leader in mission-critical communications, Motorola truly understands that unique environments require unique devices and solutions. Users in the public safety markets, including those involved in surveillance, close protection and special operations, require the highest level of security. Based on feedback from users in covert environments, the TCR1000 is Motorola's first designed-for-use covert radio with special interface, form and security features that come in a neat little package for those critical undercover applications," said Jens Kristiansen, vice president and general manager, TETRA Products and Solutions, Motorola Government and Public Safety.

A wide range of covert accessories including vests and harnesses, microphone, earpieces and antenna, are available for the user to tailor solutions to operational requirements. For example, the vest option includes a body worn double loop antenna which can increase the range of communications.

Motorola's new covert radio demonstrates its commitment to developing innovative solutions that enable its customers to fully harness the power of TETRA. Just this year, Motorola was chosen by the Isle of Man Government Department of Home Affairs to supply a fleet of covert TETRA terminals, to be used by the Isle of Man Constabulary and Customs & Excise.

With rapid advances in technology and the ever-pressing issues of security, interoperability and proven reliability, Motorola aims to deliver intuitive technology that is second nature to users, so they have the peace of mind to focus on their mission, not on the technology. The TCR1000 Covert terminal is a strong testament to Motorola's design-for-use ethos, which is to work hand-in-hand with its customers to create highly intuitive products to address the unique requirements of mission-critical environments.

For more information visit the Motorola booth at TETRA World Congress (Booth W) where it will showcase Technology That's Second Nature(TM) through its MOTOA4(TM) portfolio of mission critical solutions.

About Motorola

Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications. The company develops technologies, products and services that make mobile experiences possible. Our portfolio includes communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility solutions, digital set-tops, cable modems, mobile devices and Bluetooth accessories. Motorola is committed to delivering next generation communication solutions to people, businesses and governments. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $36.6 billion in 2007. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit http://www.motorola.com/.

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CONTACT: Lynn Chan, Motorola Asia Pacific, +65 6486 2286,
lynn.chan@motorola.com; or Walter Lee, Fleishman-Hillard Hong Kong,
+852 2111 3574, walter.lee@fleishman.com

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

Motorola Presents Technology That's Second Nature(TM) at TETRA World Congress 2008Motorola unveils its MOTOA4(TM) mission critical portfolio that represents a full evolution of advanced voice and data communications

HONG KONG, May 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TETRA WORLD CONGRESS -- 26 May, 2008 -- Motorola, Inc. today announced it will be showcasing its MOTOA4(TM) portfolio of mission critical devices and solutions at TETRA World Congress (TWC) 2008, the world's largest TETRA conference and exhibition held in Asia for the first time from 26 to 29 May, 2008. Motorola's booth 'W' is located on Level 7, Hall 7A of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

"Since the first generation network was deployed in 1997, TETRA technology has evolved and undergone much development. It is entering a new phase with advances in areas such as enhanced applications and data capabilities. We are excited to be at the forefront of this growth and it is timely that TWC is held in Asia where Motorola is expanding its TETRA footprint not only in public safety, but also in other markets such as transportation," said John Gherghetta, corporate vice president, Asia Pacific and Europe, Middle East & Africa, Motorola Government and Public Safety.

Motorola's MOTOA4(TM) mission critical portfolio of solutions as well as devices provides technology that's second nature by enabling seamless connectivity and putting real-time information directly in the hands of users. At TWC, Motorola will demonstrate a network operations center (NOC) that incorporates a host of integrated voice and wireless data applications between the NOC and other sections of the booth, including a rapid deployable communications system on a bullet-proof security vehicle as well as high speed data mobility on a next-generation traffic police motorbike.

Highlights from Motorola's MOTOA4(TM) portfolio that will be on show at TETRA World Congress include:

-- The world's first-ever demo of TETRA Enhanced Data Services (TEDS) to handheld and vehicle based TETRA terminals, installed in a bullet-proof security vehicle -- The TCR1000 TETRA Radio - the smallest, full-function body worn TETRA radio available for covert operations -- The MTP850Ex ATEX TETRA Radio - an intrinsically safe portable radio for comprehensive user safety in potentially explosive environments -- Motorola's Integrated Terminal Management that enables designated TETRA terminals to be remotely programmed without user intervention -- Motorola's CM5000 TETRA Gateway Repeater - a vehicle or desk mounted terminal with both gateway and repeater functionality that extends the reach of TETRA systems in locations where coverage is compromised, newly available in Asia Pacific -- Motorola's Third generation Message Content Switch (MCS3), a robust and flexible exchange server that allows users and applications to interoperate between the wireline and wireless networks. Based on IP architecture, it supports multiple wireless platforms including TETRA and APCO, with feature-rich user applications -- A wide range of Motorola's current and future TETRA terminals and mobile radios as well as complementary devices and applications solutions.

"Moving forward, we want to harness the advances in technology to help our customers fully optimize the data capabilities of TETRA coverage, whether it's through TEDS -- next generation TETRA -- or through wireless broadband as a complementary service to TETRA networks," added Gherghetta.

At the TWC conference, John Gherghetta will share his insights on TETRA in a developing communications world though a keynote speech. In addition, over 10 Motorola customers from Asia and Europe will share their success stories on how TETRA technology is meeting their mission-critical requirements.

About Motorola

Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications. The company develops technologies, products and services that make mobile experiences possible. Our portfolio includes communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility solutions, digital set-tops, cable modems, mobile devices and Bluetooth accessories. Motorola is committed to delivering next generation communication solutions to people, businesses and governments. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $36.6 billion in 2007. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit http://www.motorola.com/.

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PRN Photo Desk photodesk@prnewswire.com Motorola, Inc.

CONTACT: Lynn Chan of Motorola Asia Pacific, +65 9737 5006,
lynn.chan@motorola.com; or Walter Lee of Fleishman-Hillard Hong Kong,
+852 2111 3574, walter.lee@fleishman.com

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

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