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Globe Telecom and Apple Bring iPhone 3G to Philippines

MANILA, Philippines and SAN FRANCISCO, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Globe Telecom and Apple(R) today announced that they will be bringing the highly anticipated iPhone(TM) 3G to the Philippines later this year. iPhone 3G combines all the revolutionary features of iPhone with 3G networking that is twice as fast* as the first generation iPhone, built-in GPS for expanded location based mobile services, and iPhone 2.0 software which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs the hundreds of third party applications already built with the recently released iPhone SDK.

"We are very excited to be working with Apple to bring Filipino consumers iPhone 3G later this year," said Gerardo C. Ablaza, Jr. president and CEO of Globe Telecom. "Our customers are our greatest passion and we're constantly striving to offer them the most innovative products such as the revolutionary iPhone 3G."

"We are thrilled to bring iPhone 3G to millions of mobile customers in the Philippines," said Tim Cook, Apple's COO. "We can't wait to get this revolutionary mobile device in the hands of even more people around the world."

iPhone 3G will be available to Globe's postpaid and prepaid subscribers in the Philippines later this year.

* Based on 3G and EDGE testing. Actual speeds vary by site conditions.

Globe Telecom is a leading telecommunications company in the Philippines with more than 21 million mobile subscribers. As a pioneer, Globe Telecom continues to be a part of the revolution that's connecting millions of people across the Philippines and around the world. Beyond technology, Globe Telecom's business is truly shaped by the bonds that tie Filipinos together. Communications is ultimately about relationships, and this drives the company to innovate and constantly find easy and relevant ways to enrich people's lives.

Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award- winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone.

NOTE TO EDITORS: For additional information visit Apple's PR website (http://www.apple.com/pr/), or call Apple's Media Helpline at (408) 974-2042.

Apple

CONTACT: Jill Tan of Apple, + 852 250 68818, jill.tan@asia.apple.com; or
Joanna Marie C. Africa of Globe Telecom, +63 917 588 0154,
jafrica@globetel.com.ph

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

Bharti Airtel and Apple to Bring iPhone 3G to India

NEW DELHI, India and SAN FRANCISCO, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bharti Airtel and Apple(R) today announced that they will be bringing the highly anticipated iPhone(TM) 3G to customers in India later this year. iPhone 3G combines all the revolutionary features of iPhone with 3G networking that is twice as fast* as the first generation iPhone, built-in GPS for expanded location based mobile services, and iPhone 2.0 software which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs the hundreds of third party applications already built with the recently released iPhone SDK.

"We are delighted with the opportunity to bring the innovative iPhone 3G to India," said Manoj Kohli, president and CEO, Bharti Airtel. "As India's leading telecom operator, Bharti Airtel has always stood for innovation and customer delight. With our reach across the country and iPhone's revolutionary features, we have a valuable proposition for our customers in India."

"We are thrilled to be working with Bharti Airtel, India's leading integrated telecom company, to bring iPhone 3G to millions of mobile customers in India," said Tim Cook, Apple's COO. "We can't wait to get this revolutionary product in the hands of even more people around the world."

Airtel customers will be able to purchase iPhone 3G at Airtel Relationship Centers. Details of pricing and availability will be announced at a later date.

*Based on 3G and EDGE testing. Actual speeds vary by site conditions.

Bharti Airtel Limited, a group company of Bharti Enterprises, is India's leading integrated telecom services provider with an aggregate of 66.69 million customers as of end of April 2008, consisting of 64.37 million mobile customers. Bharti Airtel has been rated among the best performing companies in the world in the BusinessWeek IT 100 list 2007.

Bharti Airtel is structured into three strategic business units -- Mobile services, Telemedia services and Enterprise services. The mobile business provides mobile and fixed wireless services using GSM technology across 23 telecom circles. The Telemedia business provides broadband and telephone services in 94 cities and is foraying into the IPTV and DTH segments. The Enterprise business provides end-to-end telecom solutions to corporate customers and national and international long distance services to carriers. All these services are provided under the Airtel brand. Airtel's high-speed optic fibre network currently spans over 73,787 kms covering all the major cities in the country. The company has two international landing stations in Chennai that connect two submarine cable systems -- i2i to Singapore and SEA-ME-WE-4 to Europe. For more information, visit http://www.bhartiairtel.in/.

Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone.

NOTE TO EDITORS: For additional information visit Apple's PR website (http://www.apple.com/pr/), or call Apple's Media Helpline at (408) 974-2042.

Apple

CONTACT: Jill Tan of Apple, + 852 250 68818, jill.tan@asia.apple.com; or
Paroma Roy Chowdhury of Bharti Airtel, +91 9810 076197,
paroma.chowdhury@airtel.in

Web site: http://www.apple.com/
http://www.bhartiairtel.in/

AT&T and Apple to Launch iPhone 3G in the US on July 11

SAN ANTONIO and SAN FRANCISCO, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T and Apple(R) today announced that the innovative iPhone(TM) 3G will be available in the US on July 11. iPhone 3G combines all the revolutionary features of iPhone with 3G networking that is twice as fast* as the first generation iPhone, built-in GPS for expanded location based mobile services, and iPhone 2.0 software which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs the hundreds of third party applications already built with the recently released iPhone SDK.

"We're offering the most advanced mobile device ever on the nation's most advanced high speed network," said Ralph de la Vega, president and CEO, AT&T Mobility. "We think iPhone 3G is an amazing mobile device and our customers are going to love using iPhone 3G to make calls, send emails and surf the web even faster."

"We're thrilled to continue working with the largest wireless carrier in the US to bring iPhone 3G to AT&T customers this July," said Tim Cook, Apple's COO. "iPhone 3G is a revolutionary product and we can't wait for customers to get their hands on it."

AT&T's broad and powerful 3G mobile broadband network offers 3G mobile phones download speeds of up to 1.4 Mbps. AT&T's 3G network is currently available in more than 275 leading US metropolitan areas and by year-end, the company plans to offer 3G service in nearly 350 metropolitan areas. AT&T has the best global coverage of any provider with roaming available in more than 200 countries, including more 3G roaming than any other carrier.

iPhone 3G will be available in the US on July 11 for a retail price of $199 for the 8GB model and $299 for the 16GB model in both Apple and AT&T's retail stores and requires a new two year contract. AT&T will also sell iPhone 3G through its direct business sales teams.

*Based on 3G and EDGE testing. Actual speeds vary by site conditions.

AT&T Inc. is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates, AT&T operating companies, are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. Among their offerings are the world's most advanced IP-based business communications services and the nation's leading wireless, high speed Internet access and voice services. In domestic markets, AT&T is known for the directory publishing and advertising sales leadership of its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations, and the AT&T brand is licensed to innovators in such fields as communications equipment. As part of its three-screen integration strategy, AT&T is expanding its TV entertainment offerings. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/.

Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone.

Apple

CONTACT: Jennifer Bowcock of Apple, +1-408-974-9758,
jennifer.b@apple.com; or Mark Siegel of AT&T, +1-404-236-6312, ms8460@att.com

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

America Movil and Apple to Bring iPhone 3G to Mexico on July 11

MEXICO CITY and SAN FRANCISCO, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- America Movil, the leading wireless service provider in Latin America, and Apple(R) today announced that the highly anticipated iPhone(TM) 3G will be available in Mexico on July 11. iPhone 3G will be available in America Movil's other Latin American operations, including Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Colombia and the Dominican Republic later this year. iPhone 3G combines all the revolutionary features of iPhone with 3G networking that is twice as fast* as the first generation iPhone, built-in GPS for expanded location based mobile services, and iPhone 2.0 software which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs the hundreds of third party applications already built with the recently released iPhone SDK.

"America Movil is entering an exciting communication phase with the launch of iPhone 3G," said Carlos Cardenas, America Movil's COO. "We believe iPhone 3G will add an even better network experience for our customers."

"We're excited to be working with America Movil, the wireless leader in Latin America," said Tim Cook, Apple's COO. "iPhone 3G is an amazing product and we think mobile users across Latin America will love it as much as we do."

iPhone 3G will be available in Mexico starting July 11, and later this year in other countries served by America Movil. For more information please go to: http://www.telcel.com/; http://www.comcel.com/; http://www.claro.com.br/; http://www.claroargentina.com/; http://www.clarochile.cl/; http://www.claro.com.do/; http://www.claro.com.gt/; http://www.claro.com.sv/; http://www.claro.com.ni/.

*Based on 3G and EDGE testing. Actual speeds vary by site conditions.

America Movil, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: AMX) (LATIBEX: XAMXL), is the leading wireless service provider in Latin America, with operations in 17 countries in the Americas. As of March 31, 2008, it had 159.2 million wireless subscribers and 3.9 million landlines.

Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone.

NOTE TO EDITORS: For additional information visit Apple's PR website (http://www.apple.com/pr/), or call Apple's Media Helpline at (408) 974-2042.

Apple

CONTACT: Tina Caballero of Apple, +1-305-569-2788, ccaballero@apple.com;
or Patricia del Carmen Ramirez Valdivia of America Movil, +52 55 2581 3947,
patricia.ramirez@americamovil.com

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

TROY Introduces 4014, 4015, 4515 MICR Printers Powered by HP, Enhanced for Security by TROY

COSTA MESA, Calif., June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TROY Group, Inc., a Worldwide leader in Secure On-Demand Printing Solutions, announces our new line of MICR Printers based on the HP LaserJet P4014n, P4015n, and P4515n series printers. TROY's full-line of MICR Printers provides built-in features which help secure your on-demand document printing process.

The TROY MICR 4014, 4015 and 4515 Printers are available in three security configurations, giving customers a range of fraud deterrent and operational security options. The TROY MICR 4014, a base level MICR printer, provides all the TROY recommended options necessary for reliable check printing. The TROY MICR 4015 and 4515, a MICR Secure model, include additional features providing a higher level of security for use in higher risk printing environments. TROY's fully featured MICR Secure Ex printer, available as a TROY MICR 4015 and 4515, offers the highest level of security available to financial professionals. The TROY Secure Ex product line offers 3-position key lock control, paper tray locks and enhanced printer firmware security to discourage casual and professional fraud. All three models ship with TROY's unique ExPT(TM), Exact Positioning Technology that insures precise placement of the MICR line for reliable check processing.

The TROY MICR 4014 Printer provides customers 45 pages per minute and a monthly duty cycle of 175,000 prints per month. With a lower duty cycle and a slightly lower page per minute than the 4015 and 4515; the TROY MICR 4014 is ideal for workgroup check printing where only basic MICR printing features are required.

The TROY MICR 4015 Printer provides customers 52 pages per minute and a monthly duty cycle of 225,000 prints per month. Replacing the 4250 series of printers, the 4015 provides a more robust unit, with a new numeric keypad for use in high security PIN authentication workflows. The TROY MICR 4015 Secure and Secure Ex printers provide the features and security options needed for a wide range of secure workgroup MICR printing environments.

The TROY MICR 4515 Printer provides customers an unprecedented 62 pages per minute desktop laser printer print speed and a monthly duty cycle of 275,000 prints per month. As a replacement to the 4350 series of printers, the TROY MICR 4515 Secure and Secure Ex printers are also available with a numeric key pad for secure workgroup printing workflows.

"The increase in speed, duty cycles and new available security features that have been developed for this printer series further defines TROY's position as a worldwide leader in MICR printing solutions," states Larry Landtiser, Executive Vice President and General Manager. "Our new printer series provides the added benefit of lower energy consumption, helping support corporate environmental and energy cost containment objectives."

The ongoing increase in energy costs and rising importance of green environmental policies is creating new demand for green technologies in business environments. HP has introduced a new low-melt technology in their toner which requires less energy by reducing the fusing temperature. TROY has followed suit, by developing a MICR toner which performs reliably with HP's reduced fuser temperature utilizing less energy.

To add MICR capabilities to your HP LaserJet 4014, 4015 or 4515, TROY offers a Font Memory Kit which provides the TROY's MICR and Security Fonts, providing the ability to print checks.

TROY is also introducing 10,000 print standard yield and a 24,000 print high yield MICR toner cartridges for use in this new series of printers. All TROY MICR Toner cartridges and fonts are specifically designed for use in TROY MICR and HP LaserJet printers at standard HP fuser and printer settings, assuring printer reliability and long printer life. TROY manufactures and controls all aspects of MICR Toner production, from raw materials to finished cartridges, in its ISO 9001:2000 registered facility.

About TROY Group

TROY Group, Inc. ("TROY") is a worldwide leader of secure on-demand printing solutions. TROY solutions manage, secure and simplify end-to-end enterprise printing environments. TROY offers application software, security printing hardware and specialized consumables for securely printing checks, money orders, transcripts, prescriptions and other important documents. TROY solutions are used by small and medium size businesses as well as large enterprises and governmental organizations to manage fraud, operational risk and comply with government regulations related to protecting information privacy. As a Gold Solutions Partner to Hewlett Packard, TROY is the only company in the world authorized by HP to enhance HP printers and consumables for use in secure printing workflows. Only TROY MICR and Security printers and HP compatible MICR Toner cartridges are certified by Hewlett Packard for quality and reliability. We sell and service our products to major corporations, banks, key government accounts and distributors worldwide. Visit TROY at http://www.troygroup.com/

Forward-looking statements of TROY (statements that are not historical fact) in this news release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements may be identified by terms such as believe, expect, may, will, estimate, could and should, and the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but, are not limited to, the ability to develop new products, the ability to hire and retain qualified management, technology and other personnel, the impact of competition from existing and new technologies and companies and the other factors set forth in our periodic reports and other documents that we distribute from time to time which are available in our financial statements under certain important factors on our website TROYgroup.com or pinksheets.com. Statements included in this news release are based upon information known to TROY as of the date of this release, and TROY assumes no obligation to update information contained in this news release.

Note to Editors: TROY is a registered trademark of TROY Group, Inc. Hewlett-Packard is a trademark of Hewlett-Packard, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective holders.

For More Information Contact: John Hodgson, Director of Marketing TROY Group, Inc. 3 Bryan Drive Wheeling, WV 26003-6121 (304) 232-0899 (304) 232-0996 Fax http://www.troygroup.com/

TROY Group, Inc.

CONTACT: John Hodgson, Director of Marketing of TROY Group, Inc.,
+1-304-232-0899, fax, +1-304-232-0996

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

TROY Introduces 4014 and 4015 Security Printers Powered by HP, Enhanced for Security by TROY

COSTA MESA, Calif., June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TROY Group, Inc., a Worldwide leader in Secure On-Demand Printing Solutions, announces our new line of Security Printers based on the HP LaserJet P4014n and P4015n series printers. TROY's line of Security Printers provides built-in features which help secure your on-demand document printing process.

TROY offers the TROY 4014 and 4015 Security Printers to help companies obtain a printing environment which allows them to secure their high valued documents. TROY 4014 and 4015 Security Printers include integrated paper tray locks and security shielding on the back of the paper trays, assuring the highest level of protection against paper and document theft. In addition, each printer utilizes the built-in capabilities of HP print drivers providing the ability to map to specific trays and the ability to print personal jobs utilizing PIN authentication to release the print job.

The TROY 4014 Security Printer provides customers 45 pages per minute and a monthly duty cycle of 175,000 prints per month. With a lower duty cycle and a slightly lower page per minute than the 4015, the TROY 4014 is ideal for printing your documents securely.

The TROY 4015 Security Printer provides customers 52 pages per minute and a monthly duty cycle of 225,000 prints per month. Replacing the 4250 series of printers, the 4015 provides a more robust unit, with a new numeric keypad for use in high security PIN authentication workflows.

"The TROY 4014 and 4015 Security Printers were designed for environments requiring restricted access to printed documents and preprinted forms. When combined with TROY's patented Security Toner Solutions, printed documents are protected from inappropriate access and they are very difficult to alter," states Larry Landtiser, Executive Vice President and General Manager. "In addition to the added benefit of security, the TROY 4014 and 4015 Printers also include lower energy consumption."

The ongoing increase in energy costs and rising importance of green environmental policies are creating new demand for green technologies in business environments. HP has introduced a new low-melt technology in their toner which requires less energy by reducing the fusing temperature. TROY has followed suit, by developing a security toner, designed for use in financial document applications, which performs reliably with HP's reduced fuser temperature utilizing less energy.

About TROY Group

Note to Editors: TROY is a registered trademark of TROY Group, Inc. Hewlett-Packard is a trademark of Hewlett-Packard, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective holders.

For More Information Contact: John Hodgson, Director of Marketing TROY Group, Inc. 3 Bryan Drive Wheeling, WV 26003-6121 (304) 232-0899 (304) 232-0996 Fax http://www.troygroup.com/

TROY Group, Inc.

CONTACT: John Hodgson, Director of Marketing of TROY Group, Inc.,
+1-304-232-0899, fax, +1-304-232-0996

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

Apple Introduces MobileMe Internet ServicePush Email, Push Contacts and Push Calendar for iPhone, iPod touch, Macs and PCs

SAN FRANCISCO, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Apple(R) today introduced MobileMe(TM), a new Internet service that delivers push email, push contacts and push calendars from the MobileMe service in the "cloud" to native applications on iPhone(TM), iPod(R) touch, Macs and PCs. MobileMe also provides a suite of elegant, ad-free web applications that deliver a desktop-like experience through any modern browser. MobileMe applications (http://www.me.com/) include Mail, Contacts and Calendar, as well as Gallery for viewing and sharing photos and iDisk for storing and exchanging documents online.

"Think of MobileMe as 'Exchange for the rest of us,'" said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "Now users who are not part of an enterprise that runs Exchange can get the same push email, push calendars and push contacts that the big guys get."

With a MobileMe email account, all folders, messages and status indicators look identical whether checking email on iPhone, iPod touch, a Mac(R) or a PC. New email messages are pushed instantly to iPhone over the cellular network or Wi-Fi, removing the need to manually check email and wait for downloads. Push also keeps contacts and calendars continuously up-to-date so changes made on one device are automatically pushed up to the cloud and down to other devices. Push works with the native applications on iPhone and iPod touch, Microsoft Outlook for the PC, and Mac OS(R) X applications, Mail, Address Book and iCal(R), as well as the MobileMe web application suite.

MobileMe web applications are 100 percent ad-free and provide an incredible, desktop-like experience that allows users to drag and drop, click and drag and even use keyboard shortcuts. MobileMe provides anywhere access to Mail, Contacts and Calendar, with a unified interface that allows users to switch between applications with a single click, and Gallery makes it easy to share photos on the web in stunning quality. Gallery users can upload, rearrange, rotate and title photos from any browser; post photos directly from an iPhone; allow visitors to download print quality images; and contribute photos to an album. MobileMe iDisk lets users store and manage files online with drag and drop filing and makes it easy to share documents too large to email by automatically sending an email with a link for downloading the file. MobileMe includes 20GB of online storage that can be used for email, contacts, calendar, photos, movies and documents.

Pricing & Availability

MobileMe, available on July 11, is a subscription-based service with 20GB of storage for $99 (US) per year for individuals and $149 (US) for a Family Pack, which includes one master account with 20GB of storage and four Family Member accounts with 5GB of storage each. Users can sign up for a free, 60-day MobileMe trial at http://www.apple.com/mobileme and current .Mac members will be automatically upgraded to MobileMe accounts. MobileMe subscribers can purchase an additional 20GB of storage for $49 (US) or 40GB of storage for $99 (US) annually.

Using an iPhone or iPod touch with MobileMe requires iPhone 2.0 software and iTunes(R) 7.7 or later. For use with a Mac, MobileMe requires Mac OS X Tiger 10.4.11 or the latest version of Mac OS X Leopard. For a PC, MobileMe requires Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional (SP2), and Microsoft Outlook 2003 or later is recommended. MobileMe is accessible on the web via Safari(R) 3, Internet Explorer 7, and Firefox 2 or later. Internet access requires a compatible ISP; fees may apply. Broadband Internet connection recommended. Some features require Mac OS X Leopard and iLife(R) '08, available separately.

Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone.

NOTE TO EDITORS: For additional information visit Apple's PR website (http://www.apple.com/pr/), or call Apple's Media Helpline at (408) 974-2042.

(C) 2008 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, MobileMe, iPhone, iPod, ical, iTunes, Safari and iLife are trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Apple

CONTACT: Khyati Shah, +1-408-974-1330, shah@apple.com, or Bill Evans,
+1-408-974-0610, bevans@apple.com, both of Apple

Web site: http://www.apple.com/
http://www.me.com/

iPhone SDK Downloads Top 250,000New App Store Available in 62 Countries

SAN FRANCISCO, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Apple(R) today announced that downloads of its iPhone(TM) SDK (Software Development Kit) have topped more than 250,000 since its launch on March 6. The iPhone SDK provides developers with the same rich set of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and tools that Apple uses to create its native applications for iPhone. Apple today also announced that its amazing new App Store will be available in 62 countries bringing a breakthrough way for developers to wirelessly deliver their applications directly to iPhone and iPod(R) touch users around the world. Users can download applications wirelessly and start using them immediately.

"Developer reaction to the features, power and simplicity of the iPhone SDK has been incredible," said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. "We are seeing some truly amazing native apps from our developers and think users are going to love the breadth and depth of the applications available from the App Store."

Leading developers such as AOL, Cisco, eBay, Electronic Arts, Epocrates, TypePad, Salesforce.com and Sega have demonstrated impressive native applications developed using the iPhone SDK.

"The SDK allowed us to build a groundbreaking new AIM client in record time," said Kevin Conroy, executive vice president, AOL. "The platform's elegance and ease of use has inspired our developers to create innovative new web and SDK based experiences for iPhone and iPod touch."

"The iPhone SDK has given us an excellent set of tools and APIs to create mobile extensions for FIM's entire portfolio of web brands including MySpace, IGN and Photobucket in the near term, and other properties such as FOXSports.com down the road," said John Smelzer, senior vice president of Mobile for Fox Interactive Media. "The popularity of the iPhone, along with the high demand for applications, gives us an amazing opportunity to create ground-breaking mobile experiences."

"Cocoa-touch is a compact and robust application framework that handles all the heavy lifting for developers so they can concentrate on building their applications in record time with the legendary Apple finesse we've come to expect," said David Krantz, president of YELLOWPAGES.COM. "iPhone has been a game changer since it launched, and the availability of our YELLOWPAGES.COM application on the App Store is going to make a great device even better."

"As mobile developers with primarily J2ME and BREW experience, we were up and running with the iPhone within two weeks," said Jonathan Backer, manager of Mobile Engineering, The Walt Disney Company. "The hardware is stable and full-featured, while the software development tools are intuitive and represent a level of polish rarely seen in the mobile arena."

"Since the launch of the iPhone we have seen a steady rise in traffic to the MLB.com mobile site so it made perfect sense to develop a rich client application for the App Store," said Adam Ritter, vice president, Wireless Major League Baseball, Advanced Media. "Our development staff was excited to work on an iPhone application and reported that the SDK was robust and straight forward and contained helpful development tools. All combined we were able to expedite our development and deliver an application we know baseball fans will enjoy."

Pricing & Availability

The free beta iPhone SDK can be downloaded at developer.apple.com/iphone/program. Membership to the iPhone Developer Program is available worldwide. Developers set the price for their applications -- including free -- and retain 70 percent of all sales revenues.

Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone.

NOTE TO EDITORS: For additional information visit Apple's PR website (http://www.apple.com/pr/), or call Apple's Media Helpline at (408) 974-2042.

(C) 2008 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, iPhone and iPod are trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Apple

CONTACT: Simon Pope, +1-408-974-0457, simonp@apple.com, or Jennifer
Bowcock, +1-408-974-9758, jennifer.b@apple.com, both of Apple

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

Apple Introduces the New iPhone 3GTwice as Fast at Half the Price

SAN FRANCISCO, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Apple(R) today introduced the new iPhone(TM) 3G, combining all the revolutionary features of iPhone with 3G networking that is twice as fast* as the first generation iPhone, built-in GPS for expanded location based mobile services, and iPhone 2.0 software which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs the hundreds of third party applications already built with the recently released iPhone SDK. In the US the new iPhone 3G is priced at a stunning $199 for the 8GB model, and just $299 for the 16GB model.** iPhone 3G will be available in more than 70 countries later this year, beginning with customer availability in 22 countries -- Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK and the US -- on July 11.

"Just one year after launching the iPhone, we're launching the new iPhone 3G that is twice as fast at half the price," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "iPhone 3G supports Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync right out of the box, runs the incredible third party apps created with the iPhone SDK, and will be available in more than 70 countries around the world this year."

iPhone 3G gives users ever faster access to the Internet and email over their cellular network with quad-band GSM and tri-band HSDPA for voice and data connectivity around the world. iPhone 3G supports Wi-Fi, 3G and EDGE networks and automatically switches between them to ensure the fastest possible download speeds. The new iPhone 3G also makes it easier to multi-task with simultaneous voice and data communications, so with iPhone 3G you can browse the web, get map directions, or check your email while you are on a call.

iPhone 3G includes the new iPhone 2.0 software with both the iPhone SDK and key enterprise features such as support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync to provide over-the-air push email, contact and calendar syncing as well as remote wipe and Cisco IPsec VPN for encrypted access to corporate networks. The iPhone SDK allows developers to create amazing applications that leverage the iPhone's groundbreaking Multi-Touch(TM) user interface, animation technology, accelerometer and GPS technology on the world's most advanced mobile platform.

iPhone 3G includes the new App Store, providing iPhone users with native applications in a variety of categories including games, business, news, sports, health, reference and travel. The App Store on iPhone works over cellular networks and Wi-Fi, which means it is accessible from just about anywhere, so you can purchase and download applications wirelessly and start using them instantly. Some applications are even free and the App Store notifies you when application updates are available. The App Store will be available in 62 countries at launch.

Additional features available with the iPhone 2.0 software include the ability to do real-time mapping and track your progress with GPS technology, mass move and delete multiple email messages, search for contacts, access a new scientific calculator, turn on parental control restrictions for specified content, save images directly from a web page or email them to your iPhone and easily transfer them back to your photo library on your Mac(R) or PC. iPhone 3G delivers an amazing 10 hours of talk time on 2G networks and 5 hours using 3G, with up to 5 to 6 hours of web browsing, up to 7 hours for video playback and up to 24 hours for audio playback.

iPhone 3G takes advantage of MobileMe(TM), a new Internet service that pushes email, contacts, and calendars from an online "cloud" to native applications on iPhone, iPod(R) touch, Macs and PCs. With MobileMe email, messages are pushed instantly to iPhone, removing the need to manually check email and wait for downloads, and push keeps contacts and calendars continuously up-to-date so changes made on one device are automatically updated on other devices. With iPhone, you can even snap a photo and post it directly to a MobileMe Gallery to share with friends and family.

iPhone 3G will be available in the US on July 11 for a suggested retail price of $199 (US) for the 8GB model and $299 (US) for the 16GB model in both Apple and AT&T's retail stores and requires a new two year contract with AT&T for qualifying customers. iPhone 2.0 software will be available on July 11 as a free software update via iTunes(R) 7.7 or later for all iPhone customers. For further information about iPhone 3G pricing and availability in the US and internationally, visit http://www.apple.com/iphone.

* Based on 3G and EDGE testing. Actual speeds vary by site conditions. ** Based on iPhone 3G (8GB) and first generation iPhone (8GB) purchases. Requires new two year AT&T rate plan, sold separately.

Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone.

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http://www.apple.com/iphone

GCI Completes Purchase Of Communications Subsidiaries of United Companies, Inc.Purchase to Accelerate Rollout of Mobile Wireless Service in Rural Alaska and Enhance Telemedicine and Distance Learning

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GCI announced today the completion of its acquisition of the communication subsidiaries of United Companies, Inc., a holding company owned by Sea Lion Corporation and Togiak Natives Limited, the Alaska Native village corporations for Hooper Bay and Togiak. The acquisition was completed on June 3, 2008.

Under terms of the acquisition, GCI paid approximately $42 million in cash (including certain transaction costs) for the stock of:

-- United Utilities, Inc. (UUI), which together with its subsidiary, United-KUC, provides local telephone service to 60 rural Alaska communities. -- Unicom, which operates DeltaNet, a long-haul broadband microwave network ringing the 30,000-square-mile Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta (Y-K Delta) in southwest Alaska. By the end of this year, DeltaNet will link more than 40 villages to the regional center of Bethel.

As of the completion date, the acquired companies had combined net debt of approximately $35 million.

"The acquisition of UUI and Unicom marks another step forward in GCI's plan to become the first full-service, statewide provider of communications services in Alaska," said Ron Duncan, GCI president. "The acquisition will accelerate our rural wireless deployment, which will bring mobile voice/broadband wireless services to 200 rural towns and villages over the next three years. GCI is proud to welcome all of the employees of UUI and Unicom to the GCI family."

GCI's Managed Broadband Services division will use DeltaNet to immediately expand healthcare and educational opportunities for all residents of the Y-K Delta. GCI ConnectMD, a medical network that reaches from the Arctic Alaska to the Pacific Northwest, will now become a fully statewide network as will GCI SchoolAccess, which delivers enhanced Internet access and distance learning services to schools.

"With the guidance and support of Sea Lion Corporation and Togiak Natives Limited over the past thirty years, UCI has built a first-rate local telephone company that serves thousands of rural Alaskans," Duncan noted. "With the deployment of DeltaNet, UCI also has changed the ground rules for delivering advanced telecommunications services in rural Alaska. For example, the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation, a pioneer in advanced-technology telemedicine and telepsychiatry solutions, is taking advantage of DeltaNet's high-bandwidth and low latency by installing high-definition medical video conferencing units in 40 villages.

"Completing this transaction is a milestone for Sea Lion," stated Myron Naneng, Sea Lion president. "Building UCI was more than an investment for us -- it was a way to bring essential communications services to villages in our region. Despite the doubts of some at the time we founded the company, we were successful on both fronts. We thank the employees of UUI and Unicom, who have contributed so much to this success."

GCI is Alaska's largest telecommunications company. The company operates Alaska's most extensive terrestrial/subsea fiber optic network, extending from Prudhoe Bay on the North Slope through Fairbank, Anchorage, Juneau, and the lower 48 states. GCI's satellite network provides communications services to small towns and villages throughout rural Alaska. The company is in the process of constructing a statewide mobile wireless network to seamlessly link urban and rural Alaska for the first time. GCI is also the leading provider of communications services to enterprise customers, particularly large business customers with complex data networking needs. More information about the company can be found at http://www.gci.com/.

GCI

CONTACT: Bruce Broquet, +1-907-868-6660, bbroquet@gci.com, or Greg
Chapados, +1-907-317-0090, gchapados@gci.com, or David Morris,
+1-907-265-5396, dmorris@gci.com, all of GCI

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

Verizon Wireless Rolls Out 'COW' to Rev Up Capacity During Laconia Motorcycle WeekTemporary, Portable Cell Site Activated To Handle Anticipated Increased Wireless Usage

LACONIA, N.H., June 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless is beefing up network capacity as New Hampshire's Lakes Region shifts into high gear for the 85th anniversary of Laconia Motorcycle Week. The company has activated a temporary cell to accommodate an anticipated increase in wireless usage as tourists and motorcyclists converge on the area from June 14-22.

The Cell on Wheels (COW) is a mobile cell site that enhances wireless capacity -- allowing more customers to concurrently place calls, exchange messages, and download content. Verizon Wireless maintains a fleet of portable transmitters to support its network when highly populated events or weather disasters stimulate increased wireless voice and data usage.

"The presence of a mobile COW will enhance our network capacity as motorcyclists make their annual pilgrimage to Laconia," said Richard Enright, director of network performance for Verizon Wireless New England. "We're constantly investing, engineering and deploying resources to stay ahead of the growing demand for our products and services."

Verizon Wireless has invested more than $45 billion since it was formed to increase the coverage and capacity of its national network and to add new services like BroadbandAccess and V CAST. Regionally the company has invested nearly $2.2 billion into its New England network, including over $292 million in 2007 alone. As a result of these investments, every Verizon Wireless cell site in New England offers wireless broadband connectivity.

Quick Facts on the Cell on Wheels (COW) -- The temporary cell site is equivalent to the highest capacity stationary site presently available in the Verizon Wireless network - able to process thousands of calls every hour. -- The trucks are specially-equipped with $500,000 in sophisticated mobile equipment. -- The 25,000 lb. vehicle features a 55 ft. retractable mast. In the interest of emergency preparedness, the vehicle is fully self-contained with equipment, fuel, electrical generators, food, water, cots, etc.

Verizon Wireless recently opened several new retail stores in New Hampshire. During the month of May, the company added locations in Nashua, Keene and Tilton. In April, authorized retailer Wireless Zone, featuring Verizon Wireless products and services, opened a location in Keene, while Go Wireless opened a new store in North Conway.

The company's 'nation's most reliable wireless network' reputation is based on network studies performed by real-life test men and test women throughout the country who inspired the "can you hear me now" national advertising campaign. Nationally, these test men and women drive nearly 100 specially equipped vehicles almost 1,000,000 miles annually on Interstate, U.S. and state highways as well as major roads and surface streets in high- population areas, based upon U.S. Census counts, to confirm that voice calls and data connections are successful on the first attempt and stay connected. Vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than three million voice call attempts and more than 16 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless' network and the networks of other carriers.

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: Michael Murphy of Verizon Wireless, +1-781-932-1213,
Michael.murphy@verizonwireless.com; or David Thomson of Thomson
Communications, +1-978-808-7700, David@thomsoncommunications.com, for Verizon
Wireless

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

NaVOBA and VA to Honor Alcatel-Lucent for Commitment to Veteran-Owned Suppliers

MURRAY HILL, N.J., June 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) is one of 10 companies being honored by the National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA) the VA's Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) doing the most for suppliers of "military" descent.

Alcatel-Lucent will be recognized during the second annual Veteran-Owned Business Accountability Summit (VOBA Summit) to be held at the Renaissance Washington, DC hotel on Thursday, June 12. The VOBA Summit is a public/private initiative of two of the chief advocate organizations for veterans in business.

"CVE has long been the U.S. federal government's chief advocate for veteran business owners and NaVOBA has been instrumental in helping propel the veteran business movement into corporate America," said Scott Denniston, director of the CVE. "It's encouraging to see companies such as Alcatel-Lucent voluntarily adding veterans to supplier diversity policies and helping accelerate the veteran business movement nationally."

"The companies on our list have realized that buying from veteran-owned businesses gives them a competitive advantage; that it just makes good business sense. Through their military experience, veterans are taught teamwork and commitment and to deliver on time," said Chris Hale, president of NaVOBA. "Those are valuable qualities when a company is looking for a supplier."

Alcatel-Lucent joins Applera, Booz Allen Hamilton, CH2M Hill, Comcast, DynCorp International, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, SAIC, UPS and Xerox in receiving the 2008 recognition. Criteria for making the list included veteran supplier diversity program specifics, assets allocated to veteran outreach and overall results in usage of veteran suppliers.

"We are honored to be recognized by NaVOBA and CVE for our efforts to support veteran suppliers," said Nick DeTura, senior vice president of supply, logistics and procurement for Alcatel-Lucent's North America business. "Our diverse suppliers bring a new creativity, lower operating costs, favorable solutions and they are often quicker to respond to change than larger suppliers."

About NaVOBA

NaVOBA unites current and future veteran-owned businesses by acting as the national voice for the veteran business movement. There are currently three million veteran-owned businesses in the United States. NaVOBA works to convince corporate America and the government to consider using veteran-owned businesses as preferred vendors. For more information, visit http://www.navoba.com/ .

About CVE

The mission of the CVE is to improve the business climate for veterans, to minimize access barriers and to inform the public about the benefits of working with veteran-owned small businesses. For more information, visit http://www.vetbiz.gov/ .

About Alcatel-Lucent

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

Alcatel-Lucent

CONTACT: NaVOBA, Media, Joshua Hudson, +1-412-269-1663, Ext. 126,
Joshua.hudson@victorymediainc.com; or Alcatel-Lucent, Media, Denise Panyik-
Dale, +1-908-582-4897, dpanyikdale@alcatel-lucent.com, or Mary Ward,
+1-908-582-7658, maryward@alcatel-lucent.com, or Alcatel-Lucent, Investors,
Remi Thomas, +33(0)1-40-76-50-61, remi.thomas@alcatel-lucent.com, or John
DeBono, +1-908-582-7793, debono@alcatel-lucent.com, or Tony Lucido,
+33(0)1-40-76-49-80, alucido@alcatel-lucent.com, or Don Sweeney,
+1-908-582-6153, dsweeney@alcatel-lucent.com, all of Alcatel-Lucent

Web site: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/
http://www.navoba.com/
http://www.vetbiz.gov/

DEWmocracy Polls Now Open and Voting for New Mountain Dew Flavor Has BegunThree Consumer-Created Mountain Dew "Candidates" Vie to Clinch Nomination as "The Peoples' Dew"

PURCHASE, N.Y., June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DEWmocracy is alive and well in America. People are casting their votes in a heated three-way race for the next addition to the Mountain Dew lineup. Mountain Dew Revolution, Mountain Dew Voltage and Mountain Dew Supernova, designed for the people, by the people at DEWmocracy.com, will be on shelves for the next 12 weeks, while Americans have the opportunity to taste all three and cast a vote for their favorite. The Dew with the most votes will be officially inaugurated as "The People's Dew" in September 2008.

In a first of its kind online experience, Dew fans created every aspect of the three new products through a series of interactive games on DEWmocracy.com. Once on the site, they were invited to select everything from the color and flavor, to the label and name of the three new "candidates." The result was three totally unique products representing the taste of the people:

-- Mountain Dew Voltage: Dew charged with raspberry citrus flavor and ginseng -- Mountain Dew Revolution: Dew infused with wild berry fruit flavor and ginseng -- Mountain Dew Supernova: Dew with a blast of strawberry melon flavor and ginseng

Using interactive campaigning kits available on the DEWmocracy Web site, now the time has come for Dew drinkers to hit the virtual campaign trail and generate support for their favorite flavor.

"DEWmocracy is giving the people all of the power to develop their own Mountain Dew," said Frank Cooper, VP of portfolio brands for Pepsi-Cola North America. "Consumers will use their votes to tell us which new flavor will be on store shelves. This is the latest example of how we are bringing consumers even closer to the brand they love by allowing them to create the next Mountain Dew."

Americans can vote now for the next Dew flavor at DEWmocracy.com and via a first-ever 50-foot interactive billboard at Hollywood & Highland Center in Los Angeles. At the billboard site, visitors are invited to test all three Mountain Dew flavors, before pushing a button to fire a paintball gun and place a colorful vote on a billboard target high in the sky.

In addition to the interactive billboard, DEWmocracy will be supported by a comprehensive marketing campaign that includes a 30-second TV commercial currently airing nationwide. The "Tug-of-War" spot shows people all over the country participating in a three-way tug-of-war that illustrates the battle between the DEWmocracy flavors as Americans choose their favorite. BBDO New York created the DEWmocracy billboard at Hollywood & Highland and the TV commercial.

All three Mountain Dew flavors are available from June through September 2008 at mass, drug and retail outlets nationwide.

About Mountain Dew

Mountain Dew is a product of Purchase, N.Y.-based Pepsi-Cola North America (http://www.pepsi.com/), the refreshment beverage unit of PepsiCo, Inc., in the United States and Canada. In addition to Mountain Dew, Diet Mountain Dew, Mountain Dew Code Red, Mountain Dew LiveWire and AMP, its U.S. brands include Pepsi, Aquafina, Sierra Mist, IZZE, SoBe, Mug, Tropicana Twister Soda, Tropicana Juice Drinks, Dole and Ocean Spray single-serve juices. The company also makes and markets North America's best-selling ready-to-drink iced teas and coffees, respectively, via joint ventures with Lipton and Starbucks.

Pepsi-Cola Company

CONTACT: Michael Bruno of Edelman, +1-212-704-8232,
michael.bruno@edelman.com, or Allison Goldstein of Edelman, +1-212-704-4511,
allison.goldstein@edelman.com, both for Pepsi-Cola Company

Web site: http://www.pepsi.com/
http://www.dewmocracy.com/

Siemens SOMATOM Definition AS Receives FDA ClearanceMedical University of South Carolina Becomes One of the First Clinical Installations of World's First Adaptive CT Scanner

MALVERN, Pa., June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. (http://www.siemens.com/healthcare) has received FDA 510(k) market clearance for the SOMATOM(R) Definition AS, the world's first adaptive CT scanner. The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston is one of the first facilities to install the scanner, adding to the SOMATOM Definition Dual Source MUSC installed in September 2006.

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The SOMATOM Definition AS adapts to virtually any patient, adapts for complete dose protection, adapts for new dimensions, and adapts to the user's space.

"The SOMATOM Definition AS goes beyond slices and detector rows to addresses the overall versatility and usefulness of a CT scanner," said Dr. Joseph Schoepf, associate professor of Radiology and Cardiology, and director of CT Research and Development at MUSC. "It truly allows you to adapt the CT scanning to your individual patients."

The SOMATOM Definition AS provides tremendous benefit with the Adaptive Dose Shield technology, eliminating unnecessary overradiation. "Siemens is constantly focused on improving diagnostic quality while reducing dose in computed tomography. Patient safety has consistently been, and still is, our number one priority. With our SOMATOM product family we continuously develop new ideas and solutions for maintaining ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) guidelines to achieve success and to integrate these developments into our systems for dose reduction and improvement in patient safety." Peter Kingma, vice president, Computed Tomography, Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

Until now, many CT vendors have fallen prey to unnecessary dose both before and at the end of the spiral scan range, which has been a function of spiral multi-slice imaging. As detector size and slice counts grow, the "pre and post over scan range" problem becomes more acute, particularly where older gantry designs are simply updated with newer detector designs to save cost for the manufacturer. Only Siemens' unique Adaptive Dose Shield addresses this growing issue by dynamically blocking the unnecessary dose before and after the spiral scan, ensuring that the only dose applied to the patient is dose that is clinically relevant.

The SOMATOM Definition AS adapts to each patient's clinical situation and also opens the door to new applications in CT imaging. The unique Adaptive 4D Spiral mode of the SOMATOM Definition AS is able to address functional imaging (perfusion images of blood flow over time) of whole organs. This allows Siemens to offer dynamic information of up to 27 cm. In the case of a stroke, physicians can use whole-organ perfusion imaging not only for a small part of the brain, but for all of it.

"A SOMATOM Definition CT scanner transforms itself into a stroke unit, a noninvasive cath lab, a therapy management tool for cancer patients, or an interventional suite - all according to the need of the individual patient," said Kingma. "All of these advances work to improve the quality of patient management and overall efficiency of healthcare, while keeping the costs down."

"Clinical needs have shifted and we have seen a significant upswing in the number of patients who undergo bariatric surgery," said Schoepf. "In the past, we were limited by the bore size and the table weight, but the SOMATOM Definition AS allows us to adapt to the needs of this group of patients."

The SOMATOM Definition AS comes in multiple configurations, each of which is tailored to a hospital's workflow and clinical needs, with a goal to make the most complex procedures routine. The technology couples multiple components in a dynamic manner: a large-volume coverage area with a 200-cm scan range and up to 300 msec rotation time, 78-cm gantry bore, and the ability to add a high-capacity 660-pound patient table.

These features allow even the most clinically challenging patients (i.e., trauma patients) to be imaged rapidly, from head to toe, without difficulty. The Definition AS is available in 40-slice, 64-slice, and 128-slice configurations. It can be field upgraded to other configurations with minimal downtime. This allows the technology to grow with the institution's needs while minimizing downtime and loss of service.

In addition to its extraordinary performance, the SOMATOM Definition AS is able to adapt to the space constraints many facilities face today. It requires very little floor space, with an 18-m2 footprint. This allows the Definition AS to fit into rooms that have traditionally been too small for high-end CT scanners.

About Siemens Healthcare

Siemens Healthcare is one of the world's largest suppliers to the healthcare industry. The company is a renowned medical solutions provider with core competence and innovative strength in diagnostic and therapeutic technologies as well as in knowledge engineering, including information technology and system integration. With its laboratory diagnostics acquisitions, Siemens Healthcare is the first fully integrated diagnostics company, bringing together imaging and lab diagnostics, therapy, and healthcare information technology solutions, supplemented by consulting and support services. Siemens Healthcare delivers solutions across the entire continuum of care - from prevention and early detection, to diagnosis, therapy and care. Additionally, Siemens is the global market leader in innovative hearing instruments. The company employs more than 49,000 people worldwide and operates in 130 countries. In the fiscal year 2007 (Sept. 30), Siemens Healthcare reported sales of Euro 9.85 billion, orders of Euro 10.27 billion, and group profit of Euro 1.32 billion. Further information can be found by visiting http://www.siemens.com/healthcare.

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CONTACT: Tom Schaffner, Siemens AG, +1-610-448-1477,
thomas.schaffner@siemens.com

Web site: http://www.siemens.com/healthcare

Ocean County, N.J., Residents to Benefit from Verizon Wireless Network ExpansionInvesting to Stay Ahead of Growing Demand for Wireless Calling, Data Access, and Music

LAKEWOOD, N.J. and TUCKERTON, N.J., June 9 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Ocean County, Verizon Wireless has expanded its network with two new cell sites. The new sites increase coverage and capacity along Route 9 in Lakewood and Tuckerton, Route 528 and Cedar Bridge Road in Lakewood, and on Dock Street and Stage Road in Tuckerton.

Verizon Wireless has invested more than $45 billion since it was formed to increase the coverage and capacity of its national network and to add new services like BroadbandAccess and V CAST. The company spent more than $190 million in 2007 to enhance services and coverage in the Philadelphia Tri-State Region, bringing the total network investment in the region to more than $1 billion since 2000.

Verizon Wireless's high-speed third generation wireless broadband network has been enhanced with EV-DO Rev. A technology. This enhancement allows customers who use the company's flagship business data service, BroadbandAccess, to interact with Web-based applications, download music over-the-air, and access to e-mail and the Internet at speeds that are eight to nine times faster than before. BroadbandAccess customers with Rev. A compatible devices can now expect average download speeds of 600 kilobits per second (kbps) to 1.4 megabits per second and average upload speeds of 500-800 kbps. V CAST brings video clips of TV shows, music on demand and other multimedia services to wireless phones over Verizon Wireless' high-speed EV-DO network.

Strong demand for Verizon Wireless services continued during the first quarter of 2008 as the company added 1.5 million net new customers and, for the 14th consecutive quarter, led the wireless industry in customer loyalty.

Verizon Wireless tests its network and those of its competitors to ensure its network remains the nation's most reliable. Nationally, the company's real-life test men and women drive 98 specially equipped vehicles almost one million miles annually on Interstate, U.S. and state highways as well as major roads and surface streets in high-population areas, based upon U.S. Census counts, to determine if voice calls and data connections are successful on the first attempt and stay connected. Vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than three million voice call attempts and more than 16 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless' network and the networks of other carriers.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Pam Boyd or Carla Reinas for Verizon Wireless,
+1-856-642-6226; or Sheldon Jones of Verizon Wireless, +1-215-638-5668,
Sheldon.Jones@verizonwireless.com

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

Thirty-Seven Percent of Working Dads Would Assume Mr. Mom Role if Spouse Could Financially Support Family, CareerBuilder.com's Annual Father's Day Survey Finds- VP of Consumer Marketing and Father of Three Offers Tips for a Better Work/Life Balance -

CHICAGO, June 9 /PRNewswire/ -- With Dad's Day quickly approaching, many fathers may spend their special day dreaming about being a stay-at-home dad. More than a third of working dads (37 percent) said they would leave their job if their spouse or significant other's income could comfortably support the entire family, similar to last year's findings. Struggling to strike the perfect balance between work and family life, 37 percent of working dads said they are willing to take a pay cut to spend more time with their children; 42 percent would take a pay cut of 10 percent or more. The CareerBuilder.com survey, "Working Dads 2008," was conducted from February 15 to March 6, 2008 and included 955 men, employed full-time, with children under the age of 18 living at home.

Twenty-two percent of working dads said their jobs have had a negative impact on their relationships with their children, with time management playing a role in the disruption of precious family time. Less than half (46 percent) of working dads said they have missed a significant event in their child's life in the last year due to work; 26 percent said they have missed more than three.

Leaving work at work is having a negative impact on home life. One quarter of working dads stated that they work more than 50 hours a week; more than one in five (24 percent) said they bring work home at least once, if not more, a week. Nearly half (47 percent) of working dads said they spend fewer than three hours a day with their children during the work week, while 22 percent said they spend less than two hours and 6 percent are only able to spend an hour.

Richard Castellini, Vice President of Consumer Marketing at CareerBuilder.com and father of three offers the following tips to help working dads gain a healthy balance between their work and home lives:

1. Stay in touch -- Checking in periodically with the family will keep you up-to-date on the goings on at home and school. In some cases, calling home may allow you to adjust your schedule to attend last minute events. 2. Work from one household calendar -- Consider putting up one calendar in the house that everyone can access and update. Baseball games, recitals and other activities should be included with business trips and longer company meetings. This will allow the whole family to be organized and reduce the amount of scheduling confusion. 3. Pull out your work only after the sun has gone down -- On the nights that you bring work home, limit the amount of email checking or even working until the children have gone to sleep. When you are at home, your focus should be on your children. 4. Schedule time -- A great way to make sure you and your children spend quality time together is to schedule activities with them each week. These don't have to be eight-hour events, but more along the lines of a bike ride, a trip to the playground, or even just to play a game. 5. Invite your family to your office -- Look at your schedule and block off some time for your family to stop by and see where you work and meet your co-workers. Some organizations even schedule kid-friendly potlucks with other co-workers and their families. Survey Methodology

This survey was conducted online within the U.S. by Harris Interactive(R) on behalf of CareerBuilder.com among 955 U.S. male employees (employed full-time; not self-employed with at least one child under 18 years old living at home) ages 18 and over between February 11, and March 13, 2008, respectively. Percentages for some questions are based on a subset of responses to certain questions. With a pure probability sample of 955 one could say with a 95 percent probability that the overall results have a sampling error of +/- 3.2 percentage points. Sampling error for data from sub-samples is higher and varies. A full methodology is available upon request.

About CareerBuilder.com

CareerBuilder.com is the nation's largest online job site with more than 23 million unique visitors and over 1.6 million jobs. Owned by Gannett Co., Inc. , Tribune Company, The McClatchy Company and Microsoft Corp. , the company offers a vast online and print network to help job seekers connect with employers. CareerBuilder.com powers the career centers for more than 1,600 partners, including 140 newspapers and leading portals such as America Online and MSN. More than 300,000 employers take advantage of CareerBuilder.com's easy job postings, 26 million-plus resumes, Diversity Channel and more. CareerBuilder.com and its subsidiaries operate in the U.S., Europe, Canada and Asia. For more information, visit http://www.careerbuilder.com/.

Media Contact: Michael Erwin 773-527-3637 Michael.Erwin@careerbuilder.com

CareerBuilder.com

CONTACT: Michael Erwin of CareerBuilder.com, +1-773-527-3637,
Michael.Erwin@careerbuilder.com

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

carmax.com Debuts New Design, Expanded Functionality for Online Car Shoppers

RICHMOND, Va., June 9 /PRNewswire/ -- CarMax, Inc. , the nation's largest retailer of used cars, announced today the latest evolution of online car shopping with a new, intuitively designed carmax.com. The customer-centric website reflects CarMax's commitment to help car shoppers find the perfect used car within a few simple clicks. The carmax.com relaunch is the latest in multiple enhancements and usability improvements based on what consumers said they wanted in an online car shopping experience.

"Our overall goal with the re-design is to give customers an easier and more rewarding shopping experience online and to convey the open, honest and customer-friendly approach that makes CarMax unique," said Ann Yauger, director of carmax.com. "We also wanted to make it easier for customers to find the research tools and extensive vehicle information we provide in order to find the right used car."

In addition to the new design, the carmax.com website has been dramatically improved over the past year with new features, such as:

-- Vehicle Recommendation Tool: Assists customers just beginning the used car shopping process by providing a rank-ordered list of recommended vehicles based on customer preferences, -- Reliability and Safety Ratings: Offers highly sought after data on most makes and models from trusted sources the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration and J.D. Power & Associates, -- Expanded Vehicle Search Capabilities: Provides consumers the ability to search for vehicles based on a wide array of criteria including price, make, model, mileage, type, popular features and other options, and -- Customer and Expert Reviews: Allows shoppers to write reviews on specific makes and models and to read expert reviews of vehicles included in CarMax's inventory. About CarMax

CarMax, a FORTUNE 500 company and one of the FORTUNE 2008 "100 Best Companies to Work For," is the nation's largest retailer of used cars. Headquartered in Richmond, Va., CarMax currently operates 96 used car superstores in 45 markets. The CarMax consumer offer provides our customers the opportunity to shop for vehicles the way they shop for items at other national retailers, and it is structured around four customer benefits: low, no-haggle prices; a broad selection; high quality vehicles; and customer-friendly service. During the twelve months ended February 29, 2008, the company retailed 377,244 used vehicles and sold 222,406 wholesale vehicles at its in-store auctions. For more information, access the CarMax website at http://www.carmax.com/.

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STMicroelectronics Boosts MEMS Portfolio with New 'Gyroscope' Angular Rate Sensors Offering Extended Supply Voltage RangeMiniature, surface-mountable gyro sensor offers extended power supply range, power-management capabilities, high stability, excellent shock resistance, and 300 degrees-per-second angular rate measurement

GENEVA, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- STMicroelectronics , a market leader in MEMS products, has introduced the LISY300AL, a 7 x 7 x 1.5mm surface-mount MEMS single-axis yaw gyroscope for angular rate sensing up to 300 degrees per second (full scale). The new device combines high sensitivity, an extended supply voltage range, from 2.7V to 3.6V, and a selectable power-down mode. It also provides reduced standby power for applications such as game controllers, intuitive pointers, vehicle or personal navigation, and image stabilization.

Drawing on the company's market-leading expertise in MEMS, and combined with highly robust MEMS technology, the LISY300AL exhibits stable sensitivity and bias-voltage throughout variations in temperature and over the device's lifetime. This simplifies design and promotes reliable operation. Also featuring a co-integrated low-pass filter and dedicated IC interface, the LISY300AL enables a compact, low-noise solution using minimal external components. In addition, high survivability of shock and vibration allows use in demanding environments including industrial and automotive systems. An embedded self-test function provides extra assurance of accuracy and reliability.

In addition to consumer and industrial applications, including gaming and smart user interfaces for advanced pointing devices, the LISY300AL can be used for tilting and angular motion detection in robotics and assisted-GPS navigation systems.

The LISY300AL generates an absolute-rate output as an analog voltage. The 28-lead LGA device uses ST's ECOPACK(R) packaging, which meets 'green' criteria for RoHS compliance.

Samples of the LISY300AL are available immediately, with production volumes scheduled for introduction in Q3 2008 at prices from $2.50.

Further information is available at: http://www.st.com/stonline/products/families/sensors/gyroscopes.htm

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/ .

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CONTACT: Michael Markowitz of STMicroelectronics, +1-212-821-8959,
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Eutelsat New Senior Executive Appointment: Chief Risk Officer Appointed

PARIS, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) today announced the appointment of Ignacio Gonzalez Nunez to the newly-created post of Chief Risk Officer. Ignacio's activities will cover identification and implementation of a coordinated cross-departmental approach to Risk Management for Eutelsat and its subsidiaries.

"Risk management is now an integral component of an organisation's structure and a best practice among many large companies," said Giuliano Berretta, Eutelsat Communications Chairman and CEO. "The creation of this new post will enable us to build a comprehensive Risk Management programme and promote this model across Eutelsat and our subsidiaries in Europe, Asia and the Americas."

Ignacio has 15 years of experience in the space and satellite telecommunications business, with specific focus on commercial and marketing activities as well as on business development. He joined Eutelsat in 2003 as Regional Director for Spain and Latin America and as advisor to the CEO. He was previously deputy CEO at Hispasat. Since February 2007 Ignacio has represented Eutelsat on the Board of the European Satellite Operators Association (ESOA). He was Vice-Chairman of ESOA's Board for a 12-month period to May this year.

About Eutelsat Communications

Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL, ISIN code: FR0010221234) is the holding company of Eutelsat S.A.. With capacity commercialised on 24 satellites that provide coverage over the entire European continent, as well as the Middle East, Africa, India and significant parts of Asia and the Americas, Eutelsat is one of the world's three leading satellite operators in terms of revenues. At 31 March 2008, Eutelsat's satellites were broadcasting almost 3,000 television channels and 1,100 radio stations. More than 1,100 channels broadcast via its HOT BIRD(TM) video neighbourhood at 13 degrees East which serves over 120 million cable and satellite homes in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. The Group's satellites also serve a wide range of fixed and mobile telecommunications services, TV contribution markets, corporate networks, and broadband markets for Internet Service Providers and for transport, maritime and in-flight markets. Eutelsat's broadband subsidiary, Skylogic, markets and operates services through teleports in France and Italy that serve enterprises, local communities, government agencies and aid organisations in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas. Headquartered in Paris, Eutelsat and its subsidiaries employ 538 commercial, technical and operational experts from 27 countries.

http://www.eutelsat.com/ For further information Press Vanessa O'Connor Tel: +33-1-53-98-38-88 voconnor@eutelsat.fr Frederique Gautier Tel: +33-1-53-98-38-88 fgautier@eutelsat.fr Investors Gilles Janvier Tel: +33-1-53-98-35-30 investors@eutelsat-communications.com

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Great American Family Parks Launches Online Investor KitFinancial information, news and e-mail alerts available in user-friendly format at www.hawkassociates.com

SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Great American Family Parks, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GFAM) , a company in the business of acquiring, staffing and managing theme parks announced today that the company has launched an online investor kit that is now available free to the public at http://www.hawkassociates.com/. The Virtual Investor Kit includes a two-page, full-color downloadable profile on Great American Family Parks, press releases, management biographies and live financial information. A free e-mail alert service for Great American Family Parks is also available at http://www.hawkassociates.com/about/alert.

GFAM CEO Larry Eastland said, "With the coming of summer and the excitement of our park season gearing up, we are especially pleased to offer user-friendly investor information about Great American Family Parks so that our customers as well as our shareholders can easily learn about investing in GFAM."

"The Virtual Investor Kit includes our latest financial information, including our press announcements and a replay of our recent earnings conference call. We hope that all interested investors will sign up for our free e-mail alert service to stay updated with our accomplishments."

About Great American Family Parks, Inc.

Great American Family Parks (BULLETIN BOARD: GFAM) is a theme park acquisition, management and staffing company seeking to reinvigorate regional theme parks and family attractions while building profitability through organic growth and a managed roll-up strategy of small local or regional privately owned parks. A team of internationally recognized amusement park experts and management specialists has been assembled to streamline operations and optimize the benefits from economies of scale. The company has two operating segments, the Park Staffing Services, which staffs and services businesses on a contractual basis and the Theme Park Division, currently composed of two theme parks, Wild Animal Safari near Atlanta, GA and Wild Animal, Inc. near Springfield, MO. For additional information about GFAM visit: http://www.weloveparks.com/

An investment profile on Great American Family Parks may be found at http://www.hawkassociates.com/profile/gfam.cfm

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Video: Zix Corporation Issues Statement Supporting Bipartisan Push for Medicare e-Prescribing RequirementNew Jersey-Based physician office is proof that small practices are optimal for eRx adoption

DALLAS, June 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Zix Corporation (ZixCorp(R)), , the leader in hosted services for email encryption and e-prescribing, issued a statement today supporting the bipartisan efforts to require electronic prescribing for Medicare prescriptions. On June 6, Senator Max Baucus (D- MT), chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, introduced the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (S. 3101). This bill included positive incentives beginning in 2009 and a requirement to write Medicare prescriptions using a qualified e-prescribing system starting in 2011, enforced by financial penalties on physicians who fail to e-prescribe after that date.

To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/zix/33589/

"ZixCorp applauds the bipartisan efforts in Congress to promote the widespread adoption of e-prescribing, which also has the support of the Administration," said Rick Spurr, chief executive officer for ZixCorp. "We believe that Medicare, as the largest payor in the United States, can significantly accelerate the utilization of this technology through financial incentives to the physician. We're pleased to offer a system that meets the criteria defined by the bill and anticipate that this legislation, should it become law, will have a considerable impact on the e-prescribing industry."

As the leader in the e-prescribing industry, ZixCorp has been a pioneer in successfully providing this life-saving technology to doctors. ZixCorp has continued to maintain its focus on primary care, with a particular emphasis on small practices, since 75 percent of those physicians in the United States are in practices of 5 or fewer physicians.

"We've seen documented results first-hand on how e-prescribing has positively impacted patient safety and improved the efficient delivery of healthcare in the United States," continued Spurr. "We're pleased to introduce Dr. Boyd as one example of this success."

Dr. Robert Boyd, a New Jersey-based primary care physician working as a solo practitioner, adopted ZixCorp's PocketScript(R) e-Prescribing service in 2006. During the last two years Dr. Boyd has experienced numerous benefits including improvements in office efficiency, added safety gains and improved patient satisfaction through a reduction in medication costs. "When we first began using e-prescribing, we found that it was very user-friendly and the PocketScript service was seamless and quite easy to get deployed in our practice," said Dr. Boyd. "Our patients have been very receptive to e-prescribing and they have expressed how happy they are that the co-pay color-coding feature in PocketScript has kept their prescription costs down by allowing me to make point-of-care decisions on their prescription cost. From a safety point of view, messages will appear on PocketScript alerting me to a possible drug-to-drug interaction and I am very appreciative of that."

e-Prescribing Legislative Update:

On June 6, Senator Max Baucus, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, introduced the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (S. 3101). This Medicare reform bill, which addresses the scheduled 10.6 percent cut in physician reimbursement rates, includes specific provisions on electronic prescribing aimed at significantly increasing the utilization of this technology in the market. Senator Charles Grassley (R- IA), the ranking member on the Finance Committee, has signaled that the Republicans will introduce their own Medicare bill, which will contain very similar measures with respect to e-prescribing. The introduction of these bills is the culmination of growing support for e-prescribing in Congress and across a broad coalition of industry stakeholders. A Wall Street Journal article, "E-Prescribing Gets Support in Congress," reported last week that the apparent bipartisan agreement on e-prescribing seems to signal that those provisions have a good chance of surviving the haggling that will be needed to get a final Medicare bill through the divided Senate.(1) This legislation follows a letter to Congress from a broad coalition including AARP and consumer groups, business groups, healthcare companies, and physician groups, supporting the adoption of an e-prescribing requirement for Medicare. Other recent activity, including a symposium where Senator John Kerry (D- MA), former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, and HHS Secretary Michael Leavitt all advocated a mandate for writing Medicare prescriptions electronically and various calls to action to utilize e-prescribing from groups ranging from physician associations to governors, is building further momentum for the adoption of this technology.

This bill would provide physicians a positive financial incentive for using a qualified e-prescribing system to write Medicare prescriptions, starting at 2 percent of allowed Medicare charges in 2009 and declining to 0.5 percent in 2013, the final year of the incentive. At the same time, the language calls for a requirement to use the technology in 2011, enforced by 1 percent penalty for failure to prescribe electronically that increases to 2 percent in 2013 and beyond. The bill also provides for exemptions for infrequent prescribers and the ability for the Secretary of HHS to grant hardship exceptions to providers who are unable to adopt the technology. Along with standards for e-prescribing that are already in place and the structure for defining qualified systems and metrics for measurement defined in the bill, this legislation could prove to be a significant catalyst in accelerating the adoption of e-prescribing, with the impact seen as early as next year.

ZixCorp e-Prescribing Programs Update:

The eRx Collaborative, ZixCorp's longest-running payor-sponsored e-Prescribing program, which was formed by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Tufts Health Plan and Neighborhood Health Plan in 2003, publicly stated in February 2008 that in 2007 approximately 104,000 prescriptions changed by the physician as a result of drug alerts, 2.1 percent of the electronic prescriptions written. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts has also documented that providers who used an e-prescribing device were able to choose more cost-effective drugs and saved 5 percent on their drug costs relative to those prescribers who did not use this technology. Aetna also announced that it had experienced a five to seven percent increase in use of on-formulary and generic drugs, respectively, in its New Jersey e-Prescribing pilot with ZixCorp, which also facilitates drug-drug and drug-allergy safety checks to increase patient safety.

A recent survey of physicians by the Gorman Health Group indicated that the two primary barriers to the adoption of e-prescribing were cost and administrative hassle. ZixCorp's successful payor-sponsorship go-to-market model has shown that defraying the upfront costs of technology implementation has been key to the successful adoption rates of e-prescribing that the company has experienced by eliminating cost as a barrier to adoption. ZixCorp's high-touch payor-sponsorship model embodies a high level of support to both payors and doctors for recruiting, installation, training and reporting, which also addresses the other primary barrier to adoption.

ZixCorp's PocketScript(R) e-prescribing service enables physicians to order prescriptions through a secure wireless mobile PDA or secure Web site and deliver them electronically to the patient's preferred pharmacy. Mobility enables PocketScript to provide clinical decision support at the point-of-care with real-time access to a drug reference guide as well as patient-level eligibility, formulary, and co-pay information to aid the prescriber in selecting the most cost-effective prescription based on the patient's benefits. The application also provides comprehensive drug-to-drug and drug-to-allergy interaction alerts based on patient-specific dispensed drug history. Through partnerships with SureScripts, RxHub and RelayHealth, PocketScript delivers end-to-end connectivity within the healthcare system to reduce unnecessary costs, improve patient safety and convenience, and enhance practice efficiency.

About Zix Corporation

ZixCorp is the leading provider of easy-to-use-and-deploy email encryption and e-prescribing services that Connect entities with their customers and partners to Protect and Deliver sensitive information in the healthcare, finance, insurance and government industries. ZixCorp's hosted Email Encryption Service provides an easy and cost-effective way to ensure customer privacy and regulatory compliance for corporate email. Its PocketScript(R) e-prescribing service saves lives and saves money by automating the prescription process between payors, doctors and pharmacies. For more information, visit http://www.zixcorp.com/.

(1) Wilde Mathews, A., Radnofsky, L. (2008, June 5). E-Prescribing Gets Support in Congress, The Wall Street Journal, p. D8 Contact: Public Relations: Farrah Corley (214) 370-2175 fcorley@zixcorp.com Investor Relations: Peter Wilensky (214) 515-7357 invest@zixcorp.com

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CONTACT: Public Relations: Farrah Corley, +1-214-370-2175,
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Web site: http://www.zixcorp.com/

Nomination d'un directeur de la gestion des risques pour Eutelsat

PARIS, June 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris : ETL) a annoncé aujourd'hui la nomination d'Ignacio GonzÃ¡lez NÃºÃ±ez au poste nouvellement créé de directeur de la gestion des risques. Sa mission consistera à définir et mettre en oeuvre une approche transversale coordonnée de la gestion des risques pour Eutelsat et ses filiales.

<< La gestion des risques fait désormais partie intégrante de toute structure organisationnelle et est une pratique d'excellence dans la plupart des grandes entreprises >>, a indiqué Giuliano Berretta, Président-directeur général d'Eutelsat Communications. << La création de ce nouveau poste nous permettra de construire un programme complet de gestion des risques et de promouvoir ce modèle au sein d'Eutelsat et de ses filiales en Europe, en Asie et en Amérique du Nord et du Sud. >>

Ignacio GonzÃ¡lez NÃºÃ±ez a 15 ans d'expérience dans le domaine de l'espace et des télécommunications par satellite, axée en particulier sur les activités commerciales et marketing. Il rejoint Eutelsat en 2003 en tant que directeur régional en charge de l'Espagne et de l'Amérique Latine, et conseiller auprès du Président. Il occupait auparavant les fonctions de directeur général adjoint d'Hispasat. Depuis février 2007, il représente Eutelsat au Conseil de l'Association européenne des opérateurs de satellites (ESOA) dont il a été vice-président pendant un an, jusqu'en mai dernier.

A propos d'Eutelsat Communications

Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris : ETL, code ISIN : FR0010221234) est la société holding d'Eutelsat S.A. Avec des ressources en orbite sur 24 satellites offrant une couverture sur toute l'Europe, le Moyen-Orient, l'Afrique et l'Inde, et sur de larges zones de l'Asie et du continent américain, Eutelsat est l'un des trois premiers opérateurs mondiaux de satellites en terme de chiffre d'affaires. Au 31 mars 2008, la flotte des satellites d'Eutelsat assure la diffusion de près de 3 000 chaînes de télévision et 1 100 stations de radio. Plus de 1 100 programmes de télévision sont diffusés par les satellites HOT BIRD(TM) à la position orbitale 13 degrés Est vers une audience de plus de 120 millions de foyers en Europe, Moyen-Orient et Afrique du Nord. La flotte d'Eutelsat sert également une large gamme de services fixes et mobiles de télécommunication et de diffusion de données pour les réseaux vidéo professionnels et les réseaux d'entreprise, ainsi qu'un portefeuille d'applications de services haut débit pour les fournisseurs d'accès Internet, les collectivités locales ainsi que pour les transports routiers, maritimes et aériens. Filiale d'Eutelsat dédiée à l'exploitation de services IP sur les téléports d'Eutelsat en France et en Italie, Skylogic commercialise ses services en Europe, en Afrique, en Asie et sur le continent américain. Eutelsat, dont le siège est à Paris, regroupe 538 hommes et femmes issus de 27 pays.

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Pour plus d'information Contacts Presse Vanessa O'Connor Tel: +33-1-53-98-38-88 voconnor@eutelsat.fr Frédérique Gautier Tel: +33-1-53-98-38-88 fgautier@eutelsat.fr Relations investisseurs Gilles Janvier Tel: +33-1-53-98-35-30 investors@eutelsat-communications.com

Eutelsat Communications

Pour plus d'information - Contacts Presse: Vanessa O'Connor, Tel: +33-1-53-98-38-88, voconnor@eutelsat.fr; Frédérique Gautier, Tel: +33-1-53-98-38-88, fgautier@eutelsat.fr; Relations investisseurs: Gilles Janvier, Tel: +33-1-53-98-35-30, investors@eutelsat-communications.com

CounterPath Makes Enterprise Audio Conferencing as Simple as Four-Digit Dialing

VANCOUVER, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CounterPath Corporation (OTCBB: CPAH; TSX-V: CCV), a leading provider of desktop and mobile VoIP software products and solutions, today announced the general availability of Quick Conference (QC), a SIP-based audio conferencing solution that allows businesses to manage their own in-house conferencing services while simplifying the end-user experience.

With QC any employee can set up an audio conference, whether they are on-site or working remotely, by dialing an extension off the enterprise PBX and then selecting an ad-hoc, four-digit bridge number of their choice. Employees can also have a four-digit bridge number permanently reserved for their use only. The conferencing solution removes the complexity and usage limitations associated with traditional hosted conferencing services, allowing any employee to set up a conference bridge in seconds.

While QC simplifies audio conferencing, it also provides a variety of features designed around the needs of business users, including:

- Web-based Management: For users who want to manage their conference call visually, QC provides a Web-based interface that allows users to see who is in the conference, mute participants, dial-out while in the conference to invite new attendees, and record the call in high definition audio - all through simple point-and-click commands. - Integration with Bria: QC integrates with CounterPath's flagship softphone - Bria. When Bria users create a conference bridge, their Bria softphone automatically provides them with a conferencing panel that allows them to visually manage the conference with the same options as they would have if they were using the Web management interface. - Remote Management: Employees can use their smartphone or PDA to control the conference through the device browser. This provides mobility workers with the same administrative functions as they would have from their desktop. The mobile device can also be used during in-person group meetings where the user may not have access to their Bria softphone or QC's Web management interface. - Open to All: Unlike traditional conferencing models where only selected employees have access to conferencing services, QC deploys conferencing as a shared application on the network, available to all users, at all times. - Calendar Integration: QC's Web management interface provides users with a meeting invite template. Users simply populate the template fields and QC exports an .ics file that can be sent to Microsoft Outlook and IBM Lotus Notes users for one-click integration with their calendars.

"In a global economy powered by knowledge workers and distributed workforces, audio conferencing has become a mission-critical service within the enterprise," said Rob Brown, Vice President of Customer Marketing, CounterPath. "Quick Conference allows businesses to give every employee access to enterprise-class conferencing services while actually reducing operating expenses by running those services off their PBX. In combination with QC's four-digit simplicity, our conferencing solution increases employee productivity, workplace satisfaction and levels of customer service, creating a winning proposition for both SMB and enterprise customers."

Quick Conference can be integrated with any PBX through SIP trunking or a SIP/TDM gateway and offers a range of security features to ensure the privacy and integrity of a conference call. QC can also be deployed as a managed hosted service, residing both inside and outside the enterprise network. The solution is available through CounterPath and select OEM partners.

Custom applications and plug-ins can be integrated with QC through the solution's Web Services architecture, designed to enable customer-driven extensibility. The solution also has flexible white-label options that allow customers to brand the offering with their own design preferences.

QC is available in eight languages: English, French, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, German, Chinese and Arabic.

To view a picture of the QC Web management interface please visit: http://tinyurl.com/3whx97.

To view a picture of QC integration with Bria please visit: http://tinyurl.com/4axgfn.

About CounterPath

CounterPath Corporation is a leading provider of innovative desktop and mobile VoIP software products and solutions. The Company's product suite includes SIP-based softphones, server applications and Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC) solutions that enable service providers, enterprises and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) to cost-effectively integrate voice, video, presence and Instant Messaging (IM) applications into their VoIP offerings and extend functionality across both fixed and mobile networks.

CounterPath's customers include some of the world's largest telecommunications service providers and network equipment providers including AT&T, Verizon, BT (British Telecommunications PLC), Deutsche Telekom, Cisco Systems, Mitel and Nortel.

http://www.counterpath.com/ Disclaimer: The TSX Venture Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

CONTACT: CounterPath Corporation, Rob McLean, Media and Analyst Relations, CounterPath Corporation, (877) 818-3777 ext 2364, pr@counterpath.com; Gina DeBoutez, Investor Relations, The Blueshirt Group, (415) 489-2184, gina@blueshirtgroup.com

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Media Companies Re-Launch Sales Academy

DALLAS, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Belo Corp. , Hearst-Argyle Television and LIN TV along with two new partners, Meredith Corporation and Post Newsweek Stations , announced today their participation in the 2008 Media Sales Academy, a highly successful training program established in 2000 by Belo Corp., Hearst-Argyle Television and LIN TV, the original founders.

The comprehensive program will be conducted in three phases at Belo's corporate offices in Dallas, Texas from July 14, 2008 through November 6, 2008. The Media Sales Academy will provide high-level training to approximately 35 recently hired broadcast sales professionals from each of the five companies. The core of the curriculum will address the disciplines necessary in today's multi-platform media environment as well as the fundamentals of a customer-centric selling approach.

The Academy has produced many outstanding sales professionals over the years. The sponsoring organizations believe that few assets are more valuable than a well-trained and motivated sales force.

The group has hired Noll & Associates, an independent group of business development specialists for television industry clients, to lead the training sessions.

"Noll and Associates is deeply honored to have been selected to continue the Academy's rich tradition of excellence. These companies realize that training is increasingly important in recruiting and developing a diverse sales force, especially in this competitive local advertising environment," said Kennen Williams, President of Noll and Associates.

About Belo

Belo Corp. is one of the nation's largest pure-play publicly-traded television companies, with annual revenue of approximately $775 million. The Company owns and operates 20 television stations reaching more than 14 percent of U.S. television households, including ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CW and MyNetwork TV affiliates, and their associated Web sites, in 15 highly-attractive markets across the United States. Belo stations consistently deliver distinguished journalism for which they have received significant industry recognition including nine Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Silver Baton Awards; nine George Foster Peabody Awards; and 19 national Edward R. Murrow Awards -- all since 2000, and in each case more than any other commercial station group in the nation. Nearly all Belo stations rank first or second in their local market. Belo owns stations in seven of the top 25 markets in the nation, with six stations located in the fast-growing, top-14 markets of Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Seattle/Tacoma and Phoenix. Additionally, the Company has created regional cable news channels in Texas and the Northwest increasing its impact in those regions. Additional information is available at http://www.belo.com/ or by contacting Paul Fry, vice president/Investor Relations & Corporate Communications, at 214-977-6835.

About Hearst-Argyle

Hearst-Argyle Television, Inc. owns 26 television stations, and manages an additional three television and two radio stations owned by Hearst Corporation, in geographically diverse U.S. markets. The Company's television stations reach approximately 20 million households, or about 18% of U.S. TV households, making it one of America's largest television station groups. Hearst-Argyle owns 12 ABC-affiliated stations, and manages one ABC station owned by Hearst Corporation, and is the largest ABC affiliate group. The Company also owns 10 NBC affiliates, making it the second-largest NBC affiliate owner. Hearst-Argyle owns two CBS affiliates. Also, Hearst-Argyle owns more than 30 Web sites and currently multicasts 18 digital weather channels and one digital channel carrying CW Network programming. Hearst- Argyle is an investor in Internet Broadcasting (http://www.ibsys.com/), which operates a nationwide network of local Websites, and Ripe Digital Entertainment, which provides advertising-supported short-form video content on various on-demand video platforms. Hearst-Argyle Series A Common Stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "HTV." HTV debt is rated investment grade by Moody's (Baa3), Standard & Poor's (BBB-) and Fitch (BBB-); Hearst Corporation, Hearst-Argyle's majority owner, is an investor in Fitch's parent Company. Hearst-Argyle's corporate Web address is http://www.hearstargyle.com/.

About LIN TV

LIN TV Corp., along with its subsidiaries ("LIN TV" or "the Company"), is a local television and digital media company, owning and/or operating 29 television stations in 17 U.S. markets, all of which are affiliated with a national broadcast network. LIN TV's highly-rated stations deliver important local news and community stories, along with top-rated sports and entertainment programming, to 9% of U.S. television homes, reaching an average of 10.2 million households per week. LIN TV is also a leader in the convergence of local broadcast television and the Internet through its television station web sites and a growing number of local online innovations. LIN TV is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "TVL". Financial information about the Company is available at http://www.lintv.com/.

About Meredith Corporation

Meredith (http://www.meredith.com/) is one of the nation's leading media and marketing companies with businesses centering on magazine and book publishing, television broadcasting, integrated marketing and interactive media. The Meredith Publishing Group features 25 subscription magazines - including Better Homes and Gardens, Ladies' Home Journal, Family Circle, Parents, American Baby, Fitness and More - and publishes more than 200 special interest publications under approximately 80 titles. Meredith has more than 400 books in print. Meredith owns 12 television stations, including properties in top-25 markets Atlanta, Phoenix and Portland, OR. Additionally, Meredith has an extensive online presence that includes more than 30 Web sites and two broadband channels - Better.tv and Parents.tv. Meredith Video Solutions, the company's in-house production unit, creates broadcast quality video based on Meredith's highly trusted magazine brands for multi-platform delivery.

Meredith Integrated Marketing has established marketing relationships with some of America's leading companies. Meredith's consumer database, which contains approximately 85 million names, is one of the largest domestic databases among media companies and enables magazine and television advertisers to conduct precise targeted marketing campaigns. Meredith publishes five Spanish-language titles, making Meredith the leading publisher serving Hispanic women in the United States.

About Post-Newsweek Stations, Inc.

Post-Newsweek Stations, Inc. owns and operates WDIV in Detroit, WJXT in Jacksonville, WKMG in Orlando, WPLG in Miami, KPRC in Houston, and KSAT in San Antonio. In addition to its broadcast television stations, Post-Newsweek Stations, Inc. operates LATV digital affiliates in Jacksonville, Orlando, Miami, Houston, and San Antonio; as well as websites in all of its markets. Post-Newsweek Stations, Inc. is the broadcast division of the Washington Post Company .

Belo Corp.

CONTACT: Paul Fry, vice president|Investor Relations & Corporate
Communications of Belo Corp., +1-214-977-6835

Web site: http://www.belo.com/
http://www.hearstargyle.com/
http://www.lintv.com/
http://www.meredith.com/

Kaiser Permanente and Microsoft Empower Consumers to Take Charge of Their HealthPilot program will allow voluntary data exchange from Kaiser Permanente's market-leading personal health record to Microsoft HealthVault

OAKLAND, Calif. and REDMOND, Wash., June 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaiser Permanente and Microsoft Corp. announced today that the two companies will pilot health data transfers between Kaiser Permanente's My Health Manager and the Microsoft HealthVault consumer health platform. Pairing two leaders in online health innovation, this pilot program is expected to unveil new strategies for expanding consumer access to online health information and management tools.

The pilot program will extend the functionality of the successful Kaiser Permanente personal health record, My Health Manager. Already, My Health Manager's more than 2 million users have convenient and easy online access to clinical information and health management tools, including e-mailing your doctor, online prescription refills and appointment scheduling. Connecting My Health Manager to the HealthVault platform will allow users to combine personal health information from Kaiser Permanente and a wide range of health and wellness management applications and devices such as blood pressure monitors.

"Providing new ways to manage their health online is one more way we can engage consumers in their care," said Anna-Lisa Silvestre, Vice President of Online Services at Kaiser Permanente. "We believe that Microsoft HealthVault will be a valuable supplement to our expanding set of online features."

"We're very pleased to work with Kaiser to deliver innovative online health services focused on improving the quality of care and the health and wellness of individuals and families," said Peter Neupert, corporate vice president of Microsoft's Health Solutions Group. "As the universe of online health applications continues to grow, people will learn how technology can empower them and their trusted providers to make the most informed decisions about their health and care."

HealthVault is designed to support Kaiser Permanente's transfer of My Health Manager data in adherence with federal standards and includes advanced safeguards to help protect members' personal information. HealthVault is built on the principle that people should have a copy of their own health information, have control over it and have the ability to privately share information with whomever they choose in a security-enhanced environment. In consultation with consumer privacy experts, Microsoft developed and implemented industry-leading health privacy commitments and stringent privacy principles for health technology providers connecting with HealthVault.

HealthVault automatically imports and exports using standards that are meaningful in the health care industry, such as WC3 eXtensible Markup Language (XML), HL7 Continuity of Care Document (CCD), ASTM Continuity of Care Record (CCR.), Clinical Document Architecture (CDA) and Common Connectivity Device.

A distinction between Kaiser Permanente's online health tool and others offered by insurers is the range and relevance of the information itself: In addition to containing benefits and eligibility information, My Health Manager also is powered by both clinical data entered by physicians, going much deeper than the standard claims-based PHRs on the market. For example, consumers can not only see a record of a test that they had, but also the result of that test and in some cases, direct feedback from their doctors about the result. Since both the patient and physician use the data in My Health Manager, consumers are actively using their Kaiser Permanente PHR to communicate with their physician and support their health goals.

Kaiser Permanente's 156,000 employees will be eligible to participate in the pilot program announced today. Participation in the employee pilot is voluntary and is designed to help ensure that the functionality allows easy access to individual personal health information, as well as enhancing the ability to manage that data. If the pilot is successful, the program will be expanded to include Kaiser Permanente's more than 8 million members.

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

About Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente is America's leading integrated health plan. Founded in 1945, it is a not-for-profit, group practice program headquartered in Oakland, Calif. Kaiser Permanente serves 8.7 million members in nine states and the District of Columbia. Today it encompasses the not-for-profit Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc., Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and their subsidiaries, and the for-profit Permanente Medical Groups. Nationwide, Kaiser Permanente includes approximately 159,000 technical, administrative and clerical employees and caregivers, and 13,000 physicians representing all specialties. For more Kaiser Permanente news, visit the KP News Center at: http://xnet.kp.org/newscenter.

Kaiser Permanente

CONTACT: Sybil Wartenberg of Kaiser Permanente, +1-510-271-6902,
Sybil.K.Wartenberg@kp.org; or Rapid Response Team, +1-503-443-7070,
rrt@waggeneredstrom.com, for Microsoft

Web site: http://www.kaiserpermanente.org/
http://xnet.kp.org/

Ecommerce Veteran Noah Maffitt Named EVP/GM of LiveNation.com

LOS ANGELES, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Live Nation , the world's largest live music company, announced today that the company has appointed Noah Maffitt to the position of Executive Vice President and General Manager of LiveNation.com. In his new position Mr. Maffitt will oversee the transformation of LiveNation.com into a world-class ecommerce consumer storefront in preparation for the company's move to control the bulk of its own ticketing in 2009. Mr. Maffitt will report to Bryan Perez, Chief Executive Officer of Global Digital.

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A 15 year veteran of the digital space and widely recognized as a leader in the ecommerce industry, Mr. Maffitt most recently directed ecommerce strategy at Office Depot, where he was instrumental in driving growth to nearly $5 billion in total online revenue, making the company one of the five largest ecommerce companies in the world.

"Noah's deep experience in developing and expanding ecommerce platforms and operations make him the perfect executive to lead LiveNation.com's transformation into the leading online portal for fans to buy tickets to their favorite concerts and other products centered on the live music experience," said Mr. Perez.

Mr. Maffit will be based in Los Angeles, California. ABOUT LIVE NATION:

Live Nation is the future of the music business. With the most live concerts, music venues and festivals in the world and the most comprehensive concert search engine on the web, Live Nation is revolutionizing the music industry: onstage and online. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Live Nation is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, trading under the symbol "LYV". Additional information about the company can be found at http://www.livenation.com/ under the "About Us" section.

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CONTACT: John Vlautin of Live Nation, +1-310-867-7127,
johnvlautin@livenation.com

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

NAVTEQ Secures All NAVIGON Off and Onboard Business for Three YearsThree year contract and preferred supplier status awarded

CHICAGO, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, has reached a three year agreement for Europe to provide NAVIGON with maps as a preferred supplier. The agreement covers onboard navigation across all NAVIGON's PNDs plus software products for other PND brands and mobile phone customers worldwide. This is in addition to a recent contract to supply mapping products for NAVIGON's off board business.

It is the most comprehensive contract NAVIGON has awarded NAVTEQ in the companies' six year relationship and is a logical progression following many joint global successes across different business sectors. The most recent illustration of this successful collaboration is NAVIGON's FreshMaps initiative, which highlights the company's strong wish to develop the map aspect of its business. With FreshMaps, NAVIGON customers will be able to get NAVTEQ maps updated every three months.

The intention of this agreement is that the two companies will work together over the coming years on both a series of new products as well as a variety of initiatives involving NAVTEQ products and services.

"While we had an established and successful track record with NAVTEQ, we took an objective approach to this contract," explained Jorn Watzke, Vice President Product Line Management. "After exhaustive analysis, we selected NAVTEQ for the quality of data, value of offering and ability to strategically collaborate with NAVIGON to help us achieve our objectives and significantly grow our global PND and wireless business."

"As NAVIGON is one of the world's leading innovators of high-quality navigation, we are very pleased with the three year agreement. Given NAVIGON's focus on introducing new content and capabilities, NAVTEQ is well placed to provide support," said Jeff Mize, Executive Vice President, NAVTEQ Global Sales. "We introduced over thirty new content features in 2007 alone and will be supporting our customers in bringing a variety of additional features to the market in the future."

About NAVTEQ

NAVTEQ is a leading provider of comprehensive digital map information for automotive navigation systems, mobile navigation devices, Internet-based mapping applications, and government and business solutions. NAVTEQ creates the digital maps and map content that power navigation and location-based services solutions around the world. The Chicago-based company was founded in 1985 and has more than 3,600 employees located in 187 offices and in 39 countries.

About NAVIGON

NAVIGON AG is one of the world's leading innovator of high-quality navigation devices standing for outstanding technology in attractive lines. Besides the company offers GPS software solutions for well-known electronic brands as well as automotive components for driver assistance systems. Founded in 1991, NAVIGON employs a total staff of more than 400, and is represented by its own offices in Asia, Europe and North America. -- NAVIGON. And the world is yours.

This document may include certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and other statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts and statements identified by words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates" or words of similar meaning. The statements are based on our current beliefs or expectations and are inherently subject to various risks and uncertainties, including those set forth under "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in each of the Company's most recent Annual and Quarterly Reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to changes in global political, economic, business, competitive, market and regulatory factors. NAVTEQ does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this document.

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CONTACT: Jennifer Schuh of NAVTEQ, +1-312-894-3913,
jennifer.schuh@navteq.com; or Bob Richter, +1-212-802-8588,
bob@richtermedia.com, for NAVTEQ; or Michael Hoffmann of NAVIGON,
+49-40-37088-421, michael.hoffmann@navigon.com

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

NAVTEQ Secures All NAVIGON Off and Onboard Business for Three Years

CHICAGO, June 9 /PRNewswire/ --

- Three year contract and preferred supplier status awarded

NAVTEQ (NYSE: NVT), a leading global provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, has reached a three year agreement for Europe to provide NAVIGON with maps as a preferred supplier. The agreement covers onboard navigation across all NAVIGON's PNDs plus software products for other PND brands and mobile phone customers worldwide. This is in addition to a recent contract to supply mapping products for NAVIGON's off board business.

About NAVTEQ

About NAVIGON

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

NAVTEQ

Jennifer Schuh of NAVTEQ, +1-312-894-3913, jennifer.schuh@navteq.com; or Bob Richter, +1-212-802-8588, bob@richtermedia.com, for NAVTEQ; or Michael Hoffmann of NAVIGON, +49-40-37088-421, michael.hoffmann@navigon.com ; Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060313/NAVTEQLOGO, AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org, PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com