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Enhanced Portal Offers Verizon Enterprise Customers Unified Wireline, Wireless ViewVerizon Enterprise Center Enables Customers to Manage their Accounts From Virtually Anywhere in the World

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., June 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon's enterprise customers now have a single online site where they can view and manage all their wired and wireless communications. Verizon Business and Verizon Wireless have joined forces to launch the Verizon Enterprise Center (VEC), a unified portal that gives large-business customers a seamless online experience.

Formerly known to Verizon Business customers as the Verizon Business Customer Center and to Verizon Wireless customers as My Business, the new VEC portal provides a single sign-on with integrated access, allowing customers to place orders, view and pay invoices, create trouble tickets and analytical reports, and monitor and manage their wired and wireless voice, data and IP services.

"State-of-the-art self service is becoming the new gold standard for customer service," said Nancy Gofus, chief marketing officer for Verizon Business. "The Verizon Enterprise Center is a useful and environmentally friendly online tool that helps customers do business with us whenever and wherever they choose, while giving them better command and control over their communications landscape."

VEC Helps Customers Control Costs, Improve Productivity, Achieve Environmental Goals

"The Verizon Enterprise Center offers enterprise customers a user- friendly, state-of-the-art tool to help them take control of their communications services," said Paul Hughes, vice president of enabling technologies for Yankee Group. "The new single login option for business and wireless customers is a true competitive differentiator for Verizon."

The VEC provides near real-time access to information so companies can make informed decisions about their domestic and global networks. It also helps Verizon Wireless and Verizon Business customers improve productivity, control costs by providing invoices electronically, and allows them to manage their network and control their inventory, while helping companies achieve their environmental-protection goals by eliminating paper and costly storage.

"This is a state-of-the-art account management tool that our domestic and global customers should find not only useful but cost effective," said Mike Lanman, vice president and chief marketing officer for Verizon Wireless. "This is the tool our customers have asked for, and we are proud to be able to deliver it to them today."

New Features Enhance Online Experience

Joint Verizon Wireless and Verizon Business customers can use a single logon and URL to quickly take advantage of a wide range of innovative capabilities, including:

-- Dashboard enhancements - The VEC Dashboard - a single, near real-time overview of network topology on a single screen - helps customers manage and monitor their voice, data and Internet network resources and troubleshoot areas of improvement. These customers can now receive severe-weather advisories via the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) right on their Dashboard, helping them plan for contingencies(1). This new feature provides continual updates, and customers can zoom in on the map to view specific information for individual locations. With customers' adoption of the Dashboard application climbing 526 percent in 2007, the company continues to add new features and functions to help further increase customer use of the portal. -- Updated repairs homepage - Provides customers a new method of creating, viewing and updating trouble tickets. Circuit testing and analysis (which includes the testing of local access circuits) and line testing are now also available within the repairs application. Descriptions of these tests are now available online, and results are displayed online, including performance statistics. This new ticket-tracking option was designed to expedite trouble resolution. -- Advanced e-commerce solutions - Customers can implement e-commerce solutions that streamline orders for both centralized telecommunications departments as well as authorized end users. Recent enhancements allow enterprise customers to have customized content, manager-approval options and third-party integration. Additionally, exclusive online offers and benefits are available periodically through the site. -- Account management - Customers save time managing wireless services through the VEC. In addition to accessing statements online, making payments, and using an array of advanced reporting options, customers can conduct real-time account management functions. This means many tasks that previously required a phone call to complete can now be completed directly online, in less time. (1) This feature is currently available only in the United States.

For more information about the VEC, visit https://enterprisecenter.verizon.com/.

About Verizon Business

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

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.

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Verizon Business

CONTACT: Lisa Fels of Verizon Business, +1-703-886-6042,
lisa.fels@verizon.com, or Brenda Boyd Raney of Verizon Wireless,
+1-908-872-7152, brenda.raney@verizonwireless.com

Web site: http://www.verizonbusiness.com/
https://enterprisecenter.verizon.com/

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Pericom's New PCI Express(R) Packet Switch & Bridge Family Hurdles Low Power, Space & Cost BarriersSlimLine family is industry's first small-footprint, low-power LQFP solution that enables PCI Express connectivity in space-and-power sensitive volume applications.

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PCI-SIG DEVELOPERS CONFERENCE -- Pericom Semiconductor Corporation , a worldwide preferred supplier of PCI Express(R) connectivity, signal integrity and timing technology, today announced the industry's first PCI Express (PCIe(R)) packet switch product family designed for power, size and value-sensitive applications, such as volume motherboard, wireless access points, docking stations, SOHO printers, digital TV, video surveillance, graphics and mobile applications. Pericom will display these new devices at the PCI-SIG(R) Developer's Conference, Santa Clara Convention Center, booth #6, Santa Clara, Calif., June 11-12, 2008.

"The market SAM for volume platforms across the computing, consumer, and networking market segments number in the hundreds of millions and are growing," said Jag Bolaria, senior analyst at semiconductor market research firm The Linley Group. "Most of these platforms already contain a PCI Express system interconnect. Demand for increased features and functionality will drive the need for PCIe switches and bridges and Pericom is well positioned to serve this new requirement with its small form factor, low power PCIe products."

The SlimLine product family offers two PCIe packet switches and one PCIe-to-PCI bridge. Engineered with PowerSave, the latest in green power-saving technology from Pericom, the design saves up to 30% of power in normal operating mode by allowing selectable power operation states. The proliferation of mobile platforms places greater demands on power and size; as form factors shrink, so does battery space and capability. PowerSave combines with low-cost, space-effective LQFP packaging to deliver to markets and applications where space, power and cost previously posed significant barriers for conventional PCIe products.

"We can offer increased advantages to our customers by using Pericom's SlimLine product family," said Wu Ling Chu, president of Tungson Ages Technologies Ltd., a world market leader in video surveillance products. "These unique products enable us to compete even more effectively and implement designs that give us a distinct market advantage."

"Our SlimLine family has gained excellent traction in our targeted market segments, with numerous early adopter customers recognizing the advantages of this industry first product family," said Bill Weir, Pericom's senior marketing director for Connect Products. "Our beta testing cycle includes Tier 1 customer volume platforms, all three products are fully PCI-SIG certified and compliant, and we are excited to soon move into the production ramp phase."

SlimLine Features and Benefits: -- 4-port, 4-lane Packet Switch (PI7CX9X20404SL) -- 3-port, 3-lane Packet Switch (PI7C9X20303SL) -- Fully reversible PCIe to PCI bridge (PI7C9X111SL)

Packaged in LQFP technology, they are specifically designed for low power consumption, optimized PCB layout with low BOM cost, and fully meet the requirements of the latest PCI-SIG PCIe 1.1 and PCI 1.2 specifications.

Unique SlimLine Features: - PowerSave power reduction technology (customer programmable on packet switches) - Programmable PCIe port drive current and de-emphasis - RoHS compliant 14mmx14mm 128 pin LQFP package - Customer programmable EEPROM port for ultimate flexibility - Isochronous data support mode - Fully reversible with 4 PCI bus masters and GPIO support (bridge) - Fully non-blocking cut through and store-and-forward modes (packet switch) - < 280mW power requirement - L1 mode (packet switch) Pricing and Availability: Samples, evaluation boards, and development kits are available now, with production quantities available in August, 2008. OEM retail pricing in 10Ku quantities: -- PI7C9X20404SL - $7.95 -- PI7C9X20303SL - $6.95 -- PI7C9X111SL - $5.95

Further information is available from Pericom sales representatives, with offices worldwide, or by visiting http://www.pericom.com/pciexpress/

Press Graphic: For high-resolution graphics go to http://www.pericom.com/press/pr_graphics.php

About Pericom

Pericom Semiconductor Corporation enables high-speed serial connectivity with the industry's most complete solutions for the computing, communications and consumer market segments. Its analog, digital, and mixed-signal integrated circuits and SaRonix-eCera(TM) frequency control products are essential in the connectivity, timing and signal conditioning of high-speed signals required by today's ever-increasing speed and bandwidth demanding applications. Company headquarters are in San Jose, California, with design centers and technical sales and support offices located globally.

http://www.pericom.com/ SlimLine(TM) and SaRonix-eCera(TM) are trademarks of Pericom Semiconductor.

PCI(R), PCI-X(R), PCIe(R), PCI Express(R) and PCI-SIG(R) are registered trademarks of the PCI-SIG(R) (pcisig.org).

Pericom Semiconductor Corporation

CONTACT: Marketing, Bill Weir, Sr. Director, Connect Products, of
Pericom Semiconductor, +1-408-435-0800, ext. 364, cell, +1-408-210-7672,
bweir@pericom.com; or Press, Jamie Diamond, Media Relations of Bella Vista
Communications, cell, +1-541-441-4444, jd@diamondpr.net, for Pericom
Semiconductor

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

Queens County Residents Benefit from Verizon Wireless Network ExpansionInvesting to Stay Ahead of Growing Demand for Wireless Calling, Data Access and Music as Area Businesses and Consumers Increasingly Rely on All-in-One Wireless Devices

ORANGEBURG, N.Y., June 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Wireless calling, text messaging and surfing the Mobile Web for email and information now are easier and faster for Verizon Wireless customers in Queens County, thanks to the activation of the company's newest cell site in Ozone Park.

The new Queens County cell site improves network coverage and capacity along Rockaway Boulevard from 131st Street to Lefferst Boulevard.

With the improved network coverage, more customers can use their wireless phones to send and receive email and text, picture and video messages; view high-quality videos; and access turn-by-turn directions, while enjoying clearer reception and fewer dropped calls.

"Reliable networks aren't built overnight," said Pat Devlin, president of the company's New York/New Jersey Metro Region. "Today's wireless customers demand so much more than voice service and this network expansion reflects our ongoing commitment to stay ahead of the curve. New and exciting multimedia devices, like the new enV2(TM) by LG for on-the-go texters and music fans equipped with a full QWERTY keyboard, now enable customers to carry PC-functionality in the palms of their hands. We will continue to efficiently invest in network enhancements to deliver the most reliable voice, data and multimedia services available."

Verizon Wireless has invested over $2 billion to enhance its New York/New Jersey Metro network and more than $45 billion across the nation since it was formed, to stay ahead of the growing demand for the company's voice, data and mobile entertainment services, like VZ Navigator (SM) (Version 4), which provides audible turn-by-turn directions and real time traffic information; V CAST Mobile TV, offering broadcast quality mobile television; and V CAST Music which allows customers to download full songs directly to their V CAST-capable wireless phones and Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP-based PCs.

Demand for Verizon Wireless services continued during the first quarter of 2008 when the company added 1.5 million new customers, and continued its industry-leading customer loyalty rates. Verizon Wireless now serves more than 67.2 million customers nationwide. During the first quarter, the company delivered nearly 58 billion text messages and completed 34.6 million video and music downloads.

In the New York Metro area, 100 percent of Verizon Wireless' EVDO network has been upgraded with faster Revision A technology. Customers who use the company's flagship business data service, BroadbandAccess, now can interact with Web-based applications and access e-mail, everyday corporate data and the Internet at the highest wireless speeds available.

Nationally, Verizon Wireless' real-life test men and women drive 98 specially equipped vehicles nearly one million miles each year on Interstate, US and state highways as well as major roads and surface streets in high- population areas, based upon US 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.

For more information on Verizon Wireless, please visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/.

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: David Samberg of Verizon Wireless, +1-845-365-7212,
david.samberg@verizonwireless.com, or Gisela Lopez, +1-973-968-7928,
gisela.lopez@vivianipr.com, for Verizon Wireless

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

Verizon Wireless To Host PDA and Smartphone Workshop at Union County Communications Store"20 Things Your PDA Can Do For You" Teaches Customers Productive New Wireless Applications; Next Workshop Offered on Route 22 in Union on June 11

UNION, N.J., June 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Ask anyone what they need more of and the answer will most likely be 'time.' It's our most valuable commodity and why so many consumers are turning to smartphones and PDAs to help manage it. Wireless customers who apply business principles to manage their personal lives can save time, be more productive and, ultimately, carry a lighter load at work and at home.

Now, for the first time, consumers who don't have access to an IT department or a help desk, can turn to Verizon Wireless for help in learning how to maximize all the capabilities new wireless devices have to offer. The company is offering free PDA and Smartphone workshops at Verizon Wireless Communications Stores throughout the New Jersey/New York Metro area to help customers learn how to make these devices work for them. Each class, aptly named "20 Things Your PDA Can Do For You," will focus on a particular product and service so customers can get in-depth information, quickly.

The next workshop will be offered at the Verizon Wireless Communications Store at 2490 Route 22 Center Island in Union, Wednesday, June 11, 2008 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Ideal for everyone from the small business owner to the soccer mom, customers will receive free hands-on tutorials from local Verizon Wireless data experts. All that's required is advance registration.

"The traditional business tool has become a life management tool," said Pat Devlin, president of the company's New York/ New Jersey Metro Region. "These wireless devices are packed with rich, multimedia capabilities and services, allowing customers to stay connected to work, family and friends while on-the-go. Participants will receive uninterrupted hands-on instruction that will enable them to maximize our wireless products and services to meet their everyday communications needs."

The June 11 class in Union is expected to fill up quickly and seating is limited. Topics covered will include text messaging, music synchronization, email management and Internet browsing. This workshop will focus on HTC products such as the Verizon Wireless XV6900 and Verizon Wireless XV6800.

Registration is required. To register, call 908-624-4100 or visit http://www.nympdaworkshops.wds.vzw.com/

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: David Samberg of Verizon Wireless, +1-845-365-7212,
David.samberg@verizonwireless.com, or Kimberly Ancin, +1-845-429-3839,
kimberly.ancin@vivianipr.com, for Verizon Wireless

Web site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
http://www.nympdaworkshops.wds.vzw.com/

112 Wireless Opens New Store in Suffolk CountyOne-Stop Shopping for Verizon Wireless Products and Services

ORANGEBURG, N.Y., June 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless, the leading wireless company with the most reliable voice and data network, today announced the opening of a new authorized retail outlet in Suffolk County to make shopping for the company's wireless voice and data products more convenient for local residents and businesses. 112 Wireless, located at 2717 Route 112 in Medford, NY, now offers a wide variety of wireless phones, accessories and service from Verizon Wireless.

112 Wireless, owned by Jerry Romano, has served as a Verizon Wireless authorized retailer for the past five years, and now has six retail locations throughout the New York Metro region. The new store's hours are Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Customers may activate Verizon Wireless service at 112 Wireless and shop for the latest in wireless technology including data services like two-way text messaging, picture messaging, V CAST service, which brings TV, music and other multimedia services to wireless phones, and the newest version of VZ Navigator(SM) which provides audible turn-by-turn directions and real-time traffic information over the company's high-speed wireless network.

Verizon Wireless authorized retailers receive extensive training, as well as merchandising support and competitive commissions, after successfully completing a highly selective qualification process. Authorized retailers play a key role in the company's retail sales distribution strategy which includes 2,400 company-owned and operated Verizon Wireless Communications Stores nationwide.

Verizon Wireless is the only major carrier to offer a 30-day test drive of its network. If at any point during the 30-day Test Drive customers are not satisfied with their experience and take their number to another wireless carrier, Verizon Wireless will refund their money for their voice calls, equipment, activation fee and taxes, as well as release them from their contract without early termination fee when they return their phone within the Test Drive period.

Currently the company is looking for bilingual English-Spanish speaking entrepreneurs interested in joining the Verizon Wireless authorized agent team in New York and Northern New Jersey neighborhoods with large Spanish-speaking populations. For more information about becoming an exclusive Verizon Wireless authorized retailer send an e-mail to NewAgents@verizonwireless.com.

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: David Samberg of Verizon Wireless, +1-845-365-7212,
David.Samberg@VerizonWireless.com; or Kim Ancin, +1-845-429-3839,
kimberly.ancin@vivianipr.com, for Verizon Wireless

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

Verizon Wireless to Host PDA and Smartphone Workshop at Somerset County Communications Stores"20 Things Your PDA Can Do For You" Teaches Customers Productive New Wireless Applications; June Workshops Offered in Bridgewater and Watchung

MORRISTOWN, N.J., June 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Ask anyone what they need more of and the answer will most likely be 'time.' It's our most valuable commodity and why so many consumers are turning to smartphones and PDAs to help manage it. Wireless customers who apply business principles to manage their personal lives can save time, be more productive and, ultimately, carry a lighter load at work and at home.

Three workshops will be offered at Verizon Wireless Communications Stores in Somerset County this month:

-- Bridgewater: Wednesday, June 11; Bridgewater Town Center at 756 Route 202 South, 5 p.m. to 7 pm. To register call: 908-203-8484 -- Watchung: Thursday June 12, and June 19 at 1620 Route 22 East, next to Sears; 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. To register call: 908-490-1688.

Ideal for everyone from the small business owner to the soccer mom, customers will receive free hands-on tutorials from local Verizon Wireless data experts. All that's required is advance registration.

The classes are expected to fill up quickly and seating is limited. Topics covered will include text messaging, music synchronization, email management and Internet browsing. This workshop will focus on HTC products such as the Verizon Wireless XV6900 and Verizon Wireless XV6800.

Registration is required. To register, call the store location or visit http://www.nympdaworkshops.wds.vzw.com/

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: David Samberg, +1-845-365-7212,
David.samberg@verizonwireless.com, or Kimberly Ancin, +1-845-429-3839,
kimberly.ancin@vivianipr.com, both for Verizon Wireless

Web site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia
http://www.nympdaworkshops.wds.vzw.com/

Verizon Wireless to Host PDA and Smartphone Workshops at Monmouth County Communications Stores"20 Things Your PDA Can Do For You" Teaches Customers Productive New Wireless Applications; June Workshops Offered in Hazlet and Manalapan

The workshops will be offered at the following Verizon Wireless Communications Stores in Monmouth County this month:

-- Hazlet: Wednesday, June 11; 2996 Route 35 South in the Kmart Shopping Plaza; 11 a.m. to 2 pm. To register call: 732-203-9160. -- Manalapan: Wednesday June 25: 55 Route 9 South; 11 a.m. to 2 pm. To register call: 732-409-2722.

Registration is required. To register, call the store location or visit http://www.nympdaworkshops.wds.vzw.com/

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: David Samberg, +1-845-365-7212,
David.samberg@verizonwireless.com, or Kimberly Ancin, +1-845-429-3839,
kimberly.ancin@vivianipr.com, both for Verizon Wireless

Web site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia
http://www.nympdaworkshops.wds.vzw.com/

Verizon Wireless To Host PDA and Smartphone Workshops at Morris County Communications Stores"20 Things Your PDA Can Do For You" Teaches Customers Productive New Wireless Applications; June Workshops Offered in Succasunna and East Hanover

The workshops will be offered at the following Verizon Wireless Communications Stores in Morris County this month:

* Succasunna: Friday, June 13; 275 Route 10 East; noon to 2 pm. To register call: 973-252-4800. * East Hanover: Friday, June 20: 399 Route 10 East; noon to 2 pm. To register call: 973-503-9666.

Registration is required. To register, call the store location or visit http://www.nympdaworkshops.wds.vzw.com/

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: David Samberg of Verizon Wireless, +1-845-365-7212,
David.samberg@verizonwireless.com, or Kimberly Ancin, +1-845-429-3839,
kimberly.ancin@vivianipr.com, for Verizon Wireless

Web site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
http://www.nympdaworkshops.wds.vzw.com/

Verizon Wireless to Host PDA and Smartphone Workshops at Middlesex County Communications Stores"20 Things Your PDA Can Do For You" Teaches Customers Productive New Wireless Applications; June Workshops Offered in Woodbridge, East Brunswick and Edison

Three workshops will be offered at Verizon Wireless Communications Stores in Middlesex County this month:

-- Woodbridge: Saturday, June 14; 250 Woodbridge Center Drive in the Woodbridge Mall; noon to 3 p.m. To register call: 732-855-0057. -- East Brunswick: Wednesday, June 25; 314 Route 18 in the Mid State Mall; 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. To register call: 732-416-4900. -- Edison: Saturday, June 28; Menlo Park Mall, second level; from noon to 3 p.m. To register call: 732-548-9376.

Registration is required. To register, call the store location or visit http://www.nympdaworkshops.wds.vzw.com/

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: David Samberg, +1-845-365-7212,
David.samberg@verizonwireless.com, or Kimberly Ancin, +1-845-429-3839,
kimberly.ancin@vivianipr.com, both for Verizon Wireless

Web site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
http://www.nympdaworkshops.wds.vzw.com/
http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia

Verizon Wireless to Host PDA and Smartphone Workshops at Manhattan Communications Stores"20 Things Your PDA Can Do For You" Teaches Customers Productive New Wireless Applications; June Workshops Offered at Union Square, 34th Street and Third Avenue Stores

NEW YORK, June 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Ask anyone what they need more of and the answer will most likely be 'time.' It's our most valuable commodity and why so many consumers are turning to smartphones and PDAs to help manage it. Wireless customers who apply business principles to manage their personal lives can save time, be more productive and, ultimately, carry a lighter load at work and at home.

Three workshops will be offered at the following Verizon Wireless Communications Stores this month:

-- Union Square: Wednesday, June 11; 859 Broadway; 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. To register call: 212-206-7587. -- 34th Street: Wednesday, June 18; 134 West 34th Street, across from Macy's between 7th Avenue and Broadway; 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. To register call: 917-351-8000. -- Third Avenue: Thursday, June 26; 981 Third Avenue near 59th Street; 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. To register call: 212-759-0201.

Registration is required. To register, call the store location or visit http://www.nympdaworkshops.wds.vzw.com/

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: David Samberg, +1-845-365-7212,
David.samberg@verizonwireless.com, or Kimberly Ancin, +1-845-429-3839,
kimberly.ancin@vivianipr.com, both for Verizon Wireless

Web site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
http://www.nympdaworkshops.wds.vzw.com/
http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia

Cognizant Acquires Strategic Vision Consulting, Inc., Extending Consulting Capabilities in the Media and Entertainment IndustriesAcquisition complements Cognizant's media & entertainment industry offerings

TEANECK, N.J. and LOS ANGELES, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cognizant , a leading provider of global consulting, technology and business process services, today announced the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Los Angeles, CA-based Strategic Vision Consulting, Inc. (SVC), a leading management and technology consulting firm with over 60 employees serving the media and entertainment industry. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

SVC focuses on high-impact consulting and systems implementation for leading media and entertainment companies, including the major studios, broadcasters, post-production facilities and interactive media companies. In addition, SVC possesses extensive experience providing technology strategy and planning, and program and project management services.

"We welcome the SVC team to Cognizant. This acquisition will expand our consulting capabilities in the media and entertainment industry and will allow us to help media and entertainment companies respond to the opportunities brought about by the digital transformation of the industry," said Francisco D'Souza, president and CEO, Cognizant. "The combination of SVC's strong relationships in the entertainment industry and Cognizant's global delivery model positions Cognizant as a services leader within the fast-growing media and entertainment industry."

"We are very pleased to join the Cognizant family," said Frank Leal, co-founder and managing principal, SVC. "The combination of our market-leading consulting capability in the entertainment segment and Cognizant's strengths as a top global services player will allow us to deliver superior services to our collective clients by providing them with a broader range of services. We found a great cultural fit between both companies in terms of commitment to unparallel client satisfaction, entrepreneurial spirit, corporate culture, and overall vision for the future of the global services industry."

About SVC

Strategic Vision Consulting, Inc. has been providing premier consulting services to the entertainment industry since 1995. Known for its thought leadership and project management, SVC has grown to be a trusted advisor to numerous studio executives and leaders. Spanning strategic assessments to complex custom systems implementations, SVC delivers successful projects with a practical and collaborative style.

With specializations in Digital Distribution Media Asset Management (MAM), Anti-Piracy, and other emerging technology areas, SVC provides consultants with unparalleled experience in management and technology consulting in the entertainment industry. Additional information about the firm and its offerings is available at http://www.strategicvisionconsulting.com/ and http://www.hollywoodbyte.com/.

About Cognizant

Cognizant is a leading provider of information technology, consulting and business process outsourcing services. Cognizant's single-minded passion is to dedicate our global technology and innovation know-how, our industry expertise and worldwide resources to working together with clients to make their businesses stronger. With more than 40 global delivery centers and 58,000 employees as of March 31, 2008, we combine a unique onsite/offshore delivery model infused by a distinct culture of customer satisfaction. A member of the NASDAQ-100 Index and S&P 500 Index, Cognizant is a Forbes Global 2000 company and a member of the Fortune 1000 and is ranked among the top information technology companies in BusinessWeek's Info Tech 100, Hot Growth and Top 50 Performers listings. Visit us online at http://www.cognizant.com/.

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STMicroelectronics Announces Certified Design Flow to Accelerate Creation of Next-Generation SiliconDigital and mixed-signal design flows demonstrate significant productivity gains through multiple projects taped out with an advanced electronic system level (ESL) flow

GENEVA, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- STMicroelectronics , a global leader in providing semiconductor solutions across the spectrum of microelectronics applications, today announced the deployment of a certified electronic system level (ESL) System-on-Chip reference design flow.

The design flow has been adopted and internally distributed following successful tape-outs of more than a dozen ASIC (application specific integrated circuit) designs with productivity gains from four to ten times faster than with traditional methods. Additionally, ST is also meeting increasing demands from industry leaders in consumer markets for complete system-level design platforms integrating digital and RF/mixed-signal technologies. A number of leading-edge ST products have been developed using this reference design flow, such as a 2-megapixel YUV CMOS image sensor and a highly-integrated image processing hardware accelerator for mobile phones.

Aimed at complex designs for next-generation consumer electronics equipment, ST's integrated ESL reference-design flow for complex digital CMOS designs combines high-level synthesis, sequential equivalence checking, power exploration and lint checkers that look for errors in code construction, thereby providing a complete methodology from ANSI C++ to RTL including certified integration ST's certified RTL-to-GDS2 design flow. As a result, hardware designers using ST's ESL reference flow are able to create and verify chips faster, with higher quality.

The advanced design flow is the result of more than three years of close collaboration with best-in-class EDA providers for each of the core ESL technologies. The ST design flow is integrated with Atrenta's industry-standard SpyGlass(R) for RTL lint checking and power analysis; the Mentor Graphics(R) Catapult(R) C Synthesis tool; and Calypto Design Systems' SLEC equivalence checker, providing highly efficient synthesis from pure ANSI C++ to RTL and formally verifying that the resulting RTL implementation is functionally correct. This advanced flow provides a comprehensive solution that includes: RTL lint sign-off; power estimation and exploration; C-to-C formal equivalence checking; C-to-RTL formal equivalence checking; SystemC model generation; and C-to-RTL high-level synthesis, thereby minimizing risk and shortening design cycles with 'real-world' productivity gains of between four and ten times.

Additionally, ST is successfully using its design and verification flow for RF/mixed-signal ICs to accelerate the development of sophisticated mixed-signal chipsets used in multi-band, multi-format wireless products. The RF/mixed-signal design flow is based on Agilent Technologies' Advanced Design System (ADS) software and Mentor Graphics' Catapult C synthesis technology.

Optimized ANSI-C code, which describes the digital element of the chip, is used in Agilent's ADS platform to verify the RF/mixed-signal design performance against published wireless standards. Once verified, this same optimized ANSI-C is then input into Mentor's Catapult C compiler to create very high-speed integrated circuit hardware description language (VHDL) that is used for gate-level synthesis into an ASIC.

"ST has developed one of the industry's most advanced system level design flows to manage the increasing complexity of today's System-on-Chip designs," said Philippe Magarshack, Vice-President and General Manager of Central CAD and Design Solutions at STMicroelectronics. "By integrating best-in-class tool technologies from Agilent, Atrenta, Calypto and Mentor with ST's own design expertise, our system-level design flows can build chips faster, with higher quality and productivity, allowing our customers to derive the maximum benefit from ST's advanced chip technologies."

STMicroelectronics Solution Showcased at DAC 2008

The STMicroelectronics certified ESL reference design flow will be featured at the Mentor Graphics booth at DAC 2008, June 9-12 at the Anaheim (CA) Convention Center. ST is also presenting on the Industrial Usage of ESL synthesis at the HLS Workshop: Back to the Future in Room 208A on June 8, 2008 at DAC.

For further information on the specific CAD tools: Agilent's Advanced Design System -- http://www.agilent.com/find/eesof-ads Atrenta's SpyGlass -- http://www.atrenta.com/solutions/products/spyglass_power.htm Calypto's SLEC equivalence checker -- http://www.calypto.com/slecsystemhls.php Mentor's Catapult C -- http://www.mentor.com/products/esl/high_level_synthesis/index.cfm 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/.

STMicroelectronics is a registered trademark of STMicroelectronics Corporation. All other company or product names are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.

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

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

BPO Wins Contracts From Two German Companies for Its ECM Outsourcing Solution

ANAHEIM, Calif., June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BPO Management Services, Inc., "BPOMS" (BULLETIN BOARD: BPOM) a leading full-service business process outsourcing company focused on serving middle-market enterprises, today announced that Deutsche Rentenversicherung Bund (DRV-Bund) and Deutsche Post Real Estate Germany have purchased its Enterprise Content Management (ECM) solution eReview. DRV-Bund has also signed a maintenance contract.

Berlin-based DRV-Bund, a pension insurance consulting service, selected BPOMS's solution for viewing and redlining documents and collaboration tool, eReview, because it reduced the handling time for processing and archiving pension fund cases and eliminated the need for costly document paper copies and, at the same time, integrated easily with DRV-Bund's existing ECM systems.

Deutsche Post Real Estate Germany, Bonn, needed a web-based viewing and redlining tool to manage in-house tasks for administration and maintenance of real estate. It wanted to replace its existing system without compromising any of its functionalities, support multiple file formats and offer integration with FileNet and SAP and reduce the learning curve for new users. Deutsche Post is Germany's only universal provider of postal services.

Patrick Dolan, CEO, BPOMS said, "We are pleased to have won the two contracts, both of which came through after a rigorous global selection process."

"Our competitive edge lies in developing customizable outsourcing solutions to fit the needs of individual customers. In both cases we delivered outstanding solutions that provided the required functions and integrated seamlessly with the clients' existing ECM systems while keeping the possibility open for any future enhancements."

About BPO Management Services, Inc.

BPO Management Services (BPOMS) is a business process outsourcing (BPO) service provider that offers a diversified range of on-demand services, including human resources, information technology, and enterprise content management solutions to support the back-office business functions of middle-market enterprises on an outsourced basis. BPOMS supports middle-market businesses new to the BPO market, established businesses that already outsource, and businesses seeking to maximize return-on-investment from their in-house workforce. For more information, please visit http://www.bpoms.com/. For more information on eReview, please visit http://www.ereviewonline.com/.

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PR/Media Relations Contact: Richard Stern Stern & Co. richstern@sternco.com Tel: 212-888-0044 Alison Simard Stern & Co. arsimard@sternco.com Tel: 323-650-7117 IR Contact: Arun Chakraborty Stern & Co. achakrab@sternco.com 212-888-0044 Company Contact: BPO Management Services, Inc. Patrick Dolan, Chairman & CEO patrick.dolan@bpoms.com

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Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Continues to Emerge as Enterprise 2.0 Platform of ChoiceMicrosoft showcases social-computing innovation from customers and partners and unveils Podcasting Kit for SharePoint.

BOSTON, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft Corp., a leading provider of social-computing tools and technologies, today announced ongoing commitment from partners and customers who continue to adopt Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 as the platform for social-computing. In addition, Microsoft announced the Podcasting Kit for SharePoint (PKS), an open source initiative that helps partners and customers accelerate the development and deployment of podcasting solutions. Microsoft made the announcements today at the Enterprise 2.0 Conference, an event that brings together the latest trends and practical information about Enterprise 2.0 in one place.

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The need for social-computing tools is a natural extension of digital collaboration and is increasingly becoming incorporated into business productivity solutions. According to an April 2008 Forrester Research Inc. report, "Global Enterprise Market Forecast: 2007 to 2013," 56 percent of North American and European enterprises consider Web 2.0 to be a priority in 2008, and the market will increase from $764 million in 2008 to $4.6 billion by 2013. Microsoft is helping to lead that trend by providing the social- computing solutions and platforms today in SharePoint Server that balance end- user empowerment without sacrificing IT control.

"What we refer to today as Enterprise 2.0 will tomorrow just be considered a natural part of the way we all work," said Tom Rizzo, director of SharePoint Server at Microsoft. "SharePoint is leading the Enterprise 2.0 revolution by providing a comprehensive business productivity platform that combines traditional collaboration solutions with newer social-computing technologies in an enterprise-capable product. Using rich blog, wiki, RSS, mashup and social-networking solutions combined with the enterprise content management and search capabilities of SharePoint, SharePoint customers are well positioned to deliver real Enterprise 2.0 solutions today."

Partners Betting on Office SharePoint Server 2007 for Social-Networking Capabilities

Microsoft is tapping into the power of its network of partners to foster innovation that complements the existing social-computing technologies it delivers with SharePoint Server. As a result, more partners are turning to the productivity platform as the foundation for social-computing, as evidenced by a number of new social-computing technologies from the following companies:

-- Atlassian Pty. Ltd. Microsoft partner Atlassian offers the SharePoint Connector for Confluence, a leading enterprise wiki. With the connector, Confluence and SharePoint Server integrate by providing bidirectional content embedding and linking, cross-product search, and single sign-on. More information can be found at http://www.atlassian.com/sharepoint. -- Awareness Inc. Awareness integration with SharePoint Server allows SharePoint Server users to seamlessly engage with external-facing Web 2.0 communities from within SharePoint Server. More information can be found at http://www.awarenessnetworks.com/what/sharepoint.asp. -- blueKiwi Software. The blueKiwi SharePoint connector and blueKiwi OfficeAssistant, a set of components that enable the integration of blueKiwi's enterprise social software suite with SharePoint Server and Office, provide SharePoint Server customers with dynamic expertise identification, social-network visualization, and an aggregated view of all conversations happening across the entire enterprise. -- Connectbeam Inc. Connectbeam, a Microsoft partner, is announcing Spotlight Connect for SharePoint, a bookmarking and tagging add-on module to its enterprise social search-and-discovery application. A demo of Connectbeam's integration with SharePoint Server can be found at http://www.connectbeam.com/demo/sharepointintegration. -- Leverage Software. Leverage Software's innovative Web 2.0 social-networking tools extend the reach of a SharePoint Server implementation and allow a company to connect with and learn from its customers, partners and corporate alumni, while maintaining the security and privacy demands of the enterprise. -- NewsGator Technologies Inc. NewsGator is announcing NewsGator Social Sites 2.0 plus Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, which delivers positive and tangible social-computing business results. -- Telligent Systems. Through its REST API, mail gateway, shared authentication and single sign-on, Community Server Evolution provides deep integration and interoperability among Microsoft Office SharePoint Server, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Active Directory and Telligent Community Server, an industry-leading social-computing and online-community platform built on Microsoft .NET. -- Tomoye Corp. Tomoye is delivering a SharePoint Server-ready offering to enable organizations to deploy communities of practice using proven process and technology. -- WorkLight Inc. WorkLight is announcing its new WorkLight for SharePoint, which enables SharePoint Server users to more securely view and update information from SharePoint Server through familiar consumer tools such as Windows Vista gadgets and Facebook applications. Customers Benefit From SharePoint Server's Social-Computing Features

SharePoint Server also is rapidly becoming the collaboration tool of choice for many organizations. According to an April 2008 Forrester report, "Topic Overview: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007," 96 percent of enterprises are considering, planning on, in the process of or have already completed deploying at least some part of the Microsoft Office system server software. For example, Pfizer Inc., the world's largest research-based biomedical and pharmaceutical company, uses SharePoint Server blogs and wikis for collaborations among its worldwide employees.

"SharePoint gives us a powerful social-computing tool for collaboration," said David Biersach, Pfizer's associate director of Document and Collaboration Solutions. "We have teams distributed all over the world, and the ability to create wikis and blogs helps everyone stay on top of rapidly changing information and team dynamics in real time."

Podcasting Kit for SharePoint

Demonstrating its commitment to bring the latest innovating trends of social-networking technologies to its customers and partners, Microsoft today announced the release of the PKS, a free, open source initiative that provides organizations with a centralized, easy-to-manage solution to create, manage and distribute podcasts. Built on the SharePoint Server and Microsoft Silverlight platforms, and compatible with the Zune, Windows Mobile devices, PCs and other devices that play podcasts, the PKS provides a new medium to record and distribute video and audio information via the Internet and intranet. The Microsoft sales organization implemented the PKS internally over the past year.

Additional features of the PKS allow users to do the following: -- Access audio or video podcasts on PCs, Windows Mobile devices, Zune devices and any other devices that play podcasts -- Share content by producing personal podcasts and publishing content on PKS -- Connect and engage with podcasters via integrated instant-messaging programs -- Find the most relevant content using a rating system, tags clouds and search functions -- Receive automatic podcast updates by subscribing to RSS feeds, fully compatible with Zune and other devices that play podcasts -- Play podcasts in real time using Silverlight and progressive playback

Many organizations are now using podcasting technology to provide company news, improve training and increase employee participation. Accenture, a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, participated in the PKS pilot program, along with its client BT Group plc. Accenture is using and extending the kit's capabilities to offer Web 2.0-based learning and collaboration solutions, coupled with its experience in Microsoft technologies, to its global client base.

"Corporate and public-sector learning organizations have traditionally only addressed 20 percent of how employees learn," said Tom Hoglund, global lead of Accenture's Collaboration and Knowledge Management Practice. "The PKS, combined with Accenture's learning and collaboration experience, enables our clients to facilitate and accelerate learning exactly when and where it is needed, independent of location or device. That's a huge advantage."

Customers can download the PKS at CodePlex, Microsoft's open source project hosting Web site at http://www.codeplex.com/pks.

More information about SharePoint Server social-computing is available at http://www.microsoft.com/sharepoint/capabilities/collaboration/overview.mspx.

More information on Enterprise 2.0 Conference is available at http://www.enterprise2conf.com/.

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

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Vista Partners Initiates Coverage on GTX Corp (OTCBB: GTXO) with $3.30 Price Target

LOS ANGELES, June 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Vista Partners announced today that it has initiated coverage on GTX Corp (BULLETIN BOARD: GTXO) with a twelve month price target of $3.30. Ross Silver, Director of Research of Vista Partners stated, "We believe the same phenomena that occurred with mobile e-mail (Blackberry(TM)) will occur with PLS. GTX is the leader within the PLS industry. GTX's technology provides the end user with real time information on the location of a person or object. This technology will be viewed as a must have especially for caretakers of the elderly, pet owners, athletes and many others." To download a free copy of the report, please visit the Vista Partners website, http://www.vistap.com/ and click on the download research icon.

About Vista Partners:

Vista Partners provides independent, equity research to institutional and individual investors, with a focus on publicly traded small capitalization companies. With offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco, Vista Partners is one of the fastest growing independently owned equity research firms. Vista Partners professional staff has backgrounds in finance, corporate communications and investment banking. More information is available at http://www.vistap.com/.

About GTX Corp:

GTX Corp develops miniaturized Global Positioning Service (GPS) satellite tracking and location-transmitting technology devices for integration into branded licensee consumer products. The company's Personal Location Services (PLS) platform consists of a matchbook-sized, location-reporting module that utilizes GTX Corp's "always-on" Assisted-GPS tracking capabilities. The system uses cellular transmission provided by their wireless carrier partner, AT&T, to deliver real-time geographic coordinates, rendered on Google Maps, to subscribers via secure internet connections. With more than five years in research and development, strategic partnerships, and an ongoing program of intellectual property protection, GTX Corp continues its efforts to advance the GPS technology industry and the PLS space. The company is based in Los Angeles, California and their website is http://www.gtxcorp.com/.

Contact: Vista Partners LLC Sherry Watkins 310-744-5268 info@vistap.com http://www.vistap.com/

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CONTACT: Sherry Watkins of Vista Partners, +1-310-744-5268,
info@vistap.com

Web site: http://www.vistap.com/
http://www.gtxcorp.com/

Xyratex Strengthens Executive TeamIndustry Veteran Harold Lehon Appointed Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Storage Infrastructure Division

HAVANT, England, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Xyratex Ltd , a leading supplier of enterprise-class data storage subsystems and storage process technology, today announced it has strengthened its executive team with the appointment of industry veteran, Harold Lehon, as executive vice president and general manager for the Storage Infrastructure Division. In this role, he will lead the company's Storage Infrastructure Division strategy, specifically in maintaining and expanding the current customer base as well as expanding the division's reach into other markets.

Lehon brings more than 25 years of relevant industry and executive experience to his new position at Xyratex. His extensive career includes leadership positions in sales management, supply-chain management, marketing, and business development. Prior to joining Xyratex, Lehon served as the general manager of a strategic business unit within KLA-Tencor. Earlier in his career, Lehon held a number of increasingly responsible positions at E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Co., Inc. and DuPont Photomasks, Inc. He holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Clemson University.

"We are extremely pleased to have someone of Harold's caliber join our executive team," said Steve Barber, chief executive officer of Xyratex. "His general management and business development experience in other industries is perfectly aligned with our current strategy at Xyratex. In addition, he has an extremely customer-focused approach that will greatly benefit our customers and his empowering leadership style will greatly benefit our employees."

About Xyratex

Xyratex is a leading provider of enterprise-class data storage subsystems and storage process technology. The company designs and manufactures enabling technology that provides OEM and disk drive manufacturers with data storage products to support high-performance storage and data communication networks. Xyratex has over 20 years of experience in research and development relating to disk drives, storage systems, and high-speed communication protocols.

Founded in 1994 in a management buy-out from IBM, and with headquarters in the UK, Xyratex has an established global base with R&D and operational facilities in Europe, the United States, and Southeast Asia. For more information, visit Xyratex's web site at http://www.xyratex.com/.

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CONTACT: Investors, Brad Driver, +1-408-325-7260,
bdriver@us.xyratex.com, or Marketing, Lisa Hart, +1-303-442-3449,
lisa_hart@us.xyratex.com, both of Xyratex

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

AU Optronics to Exhibit a Wide Array of Leading Green Technologies

Free form technology to be showcased at Display Taiwan 2008

HSINCHU, Taiwan, June 9 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO" or the "Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO) today unveiled the world's thinnest* 13.3-inch TFT-LCD, the world's lightest* 46-inch TFT-LCD with CCFL backlight, and the world's most power-saving 10.2-inch TFT-LCD. These new, leading-edge green technologies are designed to meet the growing worldwide demand for energy-saving 3C products. AUO will showcase its latest green technologies at Display Taiwan 2008 (June 11-13 in Taipei, Taiwan), together with its novel free form technology and in-cell multi-touch TFT-LCDs. AUO continues to pave the way for the future FPD industry through its green innovations and solutions.

With AUO's exhibition theme of "Experience the Innovation" at Display Taiwan 2008, Dr. LJ Chen, AUO's President and COO, noted, "We have recently announced many exciting technical advances to demonstrate our unflagging efforts under four major domains of green innovations, including Energy Saving, Material Saving, Environment Friendly and Lean Design. Our implementation of full level eco-designs provides clients and consumers with next-generation green displays. Furthermore, AUO will continue to leverage its innovations in making users better enjoy digital life, with multi-touch technology, curved displays, and free form technology. AUO strives to make LCDs with unlimited possibilities to be applied everywhere."

In addition to the latest ultra slim and energy-saving TFT-LCDs for TV applications, AUO debuted the world's lightest* 46-inch LCD TV module with CCFL backlight. The thickness of AUO 46" ultra light LCD TV module is a significant reduction of almost 40%, with its weight cut by over 30% comparing to conventional models, fulfilling the stylish design trends and wall-mount requirements for large-sized TVs. AUO has been developing a series of lightweight TFT-LCDs which can save the usage of steel and yet maintain the same mechanical strength and optical performance. By saving on material and transportation costs, the lightweight innovation is also reducing the impact on the environment.

AUO is also showcasing at Display Taiwan 2008 the world's thinnest* 13.3-inch TFT-LCD for NB applications. With polish techniques and material replacements, AUO has successfully developed this white LED Notebook PC panel with a thickness of merely 1.9mm (approximately equivalent to a U.S. five-cent coin) and a weight of just 138 grams. This ultra thin, extra light NB panel maintains 300 nits of high brightness and a 500:1 high contrast ratio.

For power efficiency, AUO has developed a single chip 10.2-inch TFT-LCD with only one source IC on chip and embedded gate IC function in array process. Comparing to traditional 10.2-inch panel, which have 3 source ICs and 1 gate IC on chip, AUO's 10.2-inch TFT-LCD with GOA (Gate on Array) technology saves almost 50% of the IC costs, but still retains the same performance and gives up to 60% savings in terms of power consumption.

To meet the dominating design trends of the human interface in the CE market, AUO is debuting the world's first* 8-inch charge-sensing in-cell multi-touch LCD at Display Taiwan 2008. Unlike touch panels currently in the market, AUO's in-cell multi-touch TFT-LCD integrates touch function features into the TFT manufacturing process without adding an additional glass. In addition, AUO is demonstrating two different types of its in-cell multi-touch technology through 4.3-inch applications. The voltage-sensing type multi-touch technology, available with either stylus input or nail input, can provide better optical performance and anti-glare features with up to 8 point coordinates. The charge-sensing type is more similar to projected capacitive touch panels, offering pressure-less finger input as well as multi-touch gesture input recognition, which make it a perfect solution for highly interactive applications.

As the consumer demands for style are also increasing, in addition to curved display technology, AUO has successfully developed an elliptic shaped LCD display with display sizes of 54mm (height) x 41mm (width). The elliptic shaped screen is ideal for mobile phones which require ergonomic designs. The novel shape can also be applied to various handheld devices with compact, space-saving requirements. The free form displays can bring more flexibility and innovation to product designs. In addition to the outlook design advantage, the free-shaped LCDs can also improve the space efficiency of the display area and further reduce the materials used in the manufacturing process.

AUO is also revealing other technologies at Display Taiwan 2008, as listed below:

Large-sized Advanced Technologies include: -- AMVA 3 High Static Contrast Ratio -- Full HD 120Hz with ME/MC -- Ultra Thin High Dynamic Contrast with LED -- sRGB with Yellow-WLED -- Ultra Slim 42" LCD TV with LED Small and Medium-sized Advanced Technologies include: -- sRGB Gamut Mapping Technology -- Grease Free & Touch Mura Free -- Ultra Thin 0.63mm

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* Based on available market research information as of June 9, 2008. ABOUT AU OPTRONICS

AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO") is the world's 2nd largest manufacturer* of large-sized thin film transistor liquid crystal display panels ("TFT-LCD"), with approximately 20%* of global market share in Q1/2008 and revenues of NT$480.2 billion (US$14.81 billion)* in 2007. TFT-LCD technology is currently the most widely used flat panel display technology. Targeted for 40"+ sized LCD TV panels, AUO's new generation (7.5-generation) fabrication facility production started mass production in the fourth quarter of 2006. The Company currently operates one 7.5-generation, two 6th-generation, four 5th-generation, one 4th-generation, and four 3.5-generation TFT-LCD fabs, in addition to eight module assembly facilities and the AUO Technology Center specializes in new technology platform and new product development. AUO is one of few top-tier TFT-LCD manufacturers capable of offering a wide range of small- to large-sized (1.5"-65") TFT-LCD panels, which enables it to offer a broad and diversified product portfolio.

* DisplaySearch 1Q2008 WW Large-Area TFT-LCD Shipment Report dated Apr 24, 2008. This data is used as reference only and AUO does not make any endorsement or representation in connection therewith. 2007 year end revenue converted by an exchange rate of NTD32.43:USD1.

For more information, please contact: Fiona Chiu Yawen Hsiao Corporate Communications Dept Corporate Communications Dept. AU Optronics Corp AU Optronics Corp. Tel: +886-3-5008899 ext 3206 +886-3-5008899 ext 3211 Fax: +886-3-5772730 +886-3-5772730 Email: fiona.chiu@auo.com yawen.hsiao@auo.com

AU Optronics Corp.

CONTACT: Fiona Chiu, fiona.chiu@auo.com, +886-3-5008899 ext 3206, or
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+886-3-5772730, both of AU Optronics Corp Corporate Communications Dept

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Radware Optimizes VoIP Network Reliability for Virtual PBX(TM)Offering a Cost-Effective Solution for Greater VoIP Scalability, Flexibility and Network Redundancy

MAHWAH, New.Jersey, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Radware , the leading provider of integrated application delivery solutions for business-smart networking, today announced Virtual PBX, inventor and leading supplier of hosted PBX (private branch exchange) services, has deployed AppDirector, Radware's intelligent application delivery controllers (ADC) to scale its Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) infrastructure and build cost-effective fault tolerant SIP (session initiation protocol) proxy servers; enabling enhanced end-user service within a fully-redundant communications environment.

As the enterprise telephony market trends are moving from the traditional PSTN (public switched telephone network) toward VoIP service, many service providers risk a loss of reliability during this migration; resulting in dissatisfied customers and a major loss in revenue. To optimize network dependability during its own VoIP transition, and ensure customer satisfaction through high-availability and by lowering the cost for terminating and originating phone calls through IP, Virtual PBX looked to Radware to assist in building fault-tolerant SIP proxies and RADIUS servers, and that would allow the scaling of the number of SIP/TDM gateways that would process the traffic to accommodate growth.

Radware's award-winning AppDirector solution is known to enhance the delivery of applications over IP networks by bridging the gap between applications and networks. The solution has enabled Virtual PBX to deploy multiple independent SIP proxy servers that all "talk" to the same SQL back-end datastore, without the need to pay any additional licensing fees - a true cost benefit of deploying the Radware solution.

"Radware's AppDirectors were the only load balancers that we found that could truly manage any kind of IP traffic," said Stephen Lange, Chief Technology Officer, Virtual PBX. "We worked with other providers who promised that their products could load balance SIP and RTP traffic, but they did not work to our satisfaction. Also, the fact that we could deploy AppDirector in a fault-tolerant active-standby pair was a deciding factor."

When looking at the business case, AppDirector allowed Virtual PBX the flexibility to move calls throughout its network using IP; enabling the Company to bring new media services online easily, yielding new revenue streams - all the while presenting a single IP end-point that any carrier could drive calls to. To ensure new media services would integrate with its network, AppDirector allowed Virtual PBX to take servers and gateways down in order to perform interoperability testing or maintenance without impacting service or causing outages to its clients.

"By working closely with Virtual PBX, we began to understand their business-critical pain points, and how best to overcome these challenges - including their need for greater capacity," said Bob Simpson, VP Service Provider Business, Radware. "Our AppDirector solution has allowed Virtual PBX to scale its VoIP infrastructure, without the need to forklift existing hardware - a major difference between Radware and the competition."

Critical to scaling Virtual PBX's VoIP network, AppDirector has enabled the company to build distributed farms of servers and gateways, where capacity could simply be added by bringing in new servers or gateways. This was an attractive scaling mechanism for Virtual PBX, as they had already built redundant farms of voice nodes answering PSTN calls. With AppDirector, Virtual PBX continued to provide high-availability for both PSTN and VoIP traffic using the same paradigm.

About Virtual PBX

Virtual PBX(R) pioneered the hosted PBX market, introducing the first service of its class in 1997. Virtual PBX utilizes the public switched telephone network and the internet to provide PBX functionality as a hosted service. The three primary customers for Virtual PBX services include small businesses that want full PBX functionality without the capital and support expense of installed equipment; companies of any size that need to route calls to telecommuters or other employees outside of a main office; and enterprises looking for phone system disaster recovery solutions. Additional information about Virtual PBX can be found at http://www.virtualpbx.com/ or by calling +1-888-825-0800.

About Radware

Radware , the global leader in integrated application delivery solutions, assures the full availability, maximum performance, and complete security of business-critical applications for more than 5,000 enterprises and carriers worldwide. With APSolute(TM), Radware's comprehensive and award-winning suite of intelligent front-end, access, and security products, companies in every industry can drive business productivity, improve profitability, and reduce IT operating and infrastructure costs by making their networks "business smart." For more information, please visit http://www.radware.com/.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, general business conditions in the Application Switching or Network Security industry, changes in demand for Application Switching or Network Security products, the timing and amount or cancellation of orders and other risks detailed from time to time in Radware's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Radware's Form 20-F.

Radware Ltd

CONTACT: Media Relations: Joyce Anne Shulman, +1-201-785-3209,
joyceannes@radware.com

SpectraScience Secures Distribution for WavSTAT(R) Cancer Diagnosis System in Italy

SAN DIEGO, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SpectraScience, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SCIE) , a San Diego based medical device company, today announced that it has established a distribution partnership for the Italian market through Medimar Italia, a Milan-based firm specializing in medical device sales in the country.

Michel Vaudry, SpectraScience's Director of International Sales commented that, "We are pleased to have added our second European distributor in the past two months. Medimar is a respected and well-established medical device distributor and its decision to add the WavSTAT Optical Biopsy System to their portfolio is a strong validation of our technology."

Medimar's President, Francesco Torelli, stated that, "SpectraScience's WavSTAT cancer diagnosis system has tremendous potential to impact the marketplace here in Italy. The importance of earlier and more effective screening for colon cancer cannot be stressed enough and we look forward to representing the product and working with SpectraScience to establish and build a strong Italian market presence."

Vaudry added that, "Mr. Torelli is a respected thought leader in the medical device market in Italy, so his support of the WavSTAT System will be instrumental in our acceptance into the major gastroenterology centers in the country."

Key Benefits to the WavSTAT Optical Biopsy System -- Helps the physician discern between normal and pre-cancerous tissue in the GI tract -- Gives the physician additional information that allows for a more informed decision on leaving polyps on site if they are not pre-cancerous thereby minimizing risks and time. -- Provides the opportunity for physicians to perform a physical biopsy at exactly the same site and time that the optical biopsy is performed -- Allows physicians to determine the margin, or border of the pre-cancerous tissue -- Aids physicians during colon cancer surgery to determine if all cancerous tissue has been removed -- Is complementary to NBI and Smart Pill and other recent evaluating technologies (e.g. Olympus, Pentax, Fujinon, Given).

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause SpectraScience's actual results to differ materially from results discussed in forward-looking statements. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made by SpectraScience in this news release, its most recent Form 10-K and in SpectraScience's other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") that attempt to advise interested parties of the risks and factors that may affect SpectraScience's business. These forward- looking statements are qualified in their entirety by the cautions and risk factors filed by SpectraScience in its annual report on Form 10-K and other documents.

About SpectraScience, Inc.

SpectraScience is a San Diego based medical device company that designs, develops, manufactures and markets spectrophotometry systems capable of determining whether tissue is normal, pre-cancerous or cancerous without physically removing tissue from the body. The WavSTAT Optical Biopsy System uses light to optically scan tissue and provides the physician with an immediate analysis. With FDA approval for sale in the U.S. and the CE Mark for the European Union, the WavSTAT System is the first commercially available product that incorporates this innovative technology for clinical use. The Company's LUMA(R) cervical imaging technology has received FDA approval as an optical non-invasive system that is proven to more effectively detect cervical cancer precursors than conventional methods available today.

Contact: SpectraScience, Inc. Jim Hitchin, Chief Executive Officer (858) 847-0200 x201 http://www.spectrascience.com/ Hayden Communications Investor Relations Todd Pitcher (858) 518-1387

SpectraScience, Inc.

CONTACT: Jim Hitchin, Chief Executive Officer, SpectraScience, Inc.,
+1-858-847-0200 x201; Investor Relations: Todd Pitcher of Hayden
Communications, +1-858-518-1387, for SpectraScience, Inc.

2collab Survey Reveals That Scientists and Researchers are "All Business" With Social Applications

AMSTERDAM, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- - Social Media Will Have Major Influence on key Aspects of Research Within Five Years

2collab (http://www.2collab.com/), the research collaboration platform from Elsevier, the world's leading publisher of science, technology and medical (STM) information, announced today the results of a survey, asking researchers about the role of social media in their professional lives. The survey, which yielded over 1,800 responses, revealed that scientists are using blogs, wikis, and social networking and bookmarking applications primarily for professional reasons. Results show that these social media applications have provided scientists and researchers with additional resources to help them collaborate, connect, share and discover information.

2collab surveyed science, medical and technical information professionals working in academia and government institutions to establish exactly what influence new web applications are having on the way scientific research is conducted. Over 50% of respondents see web-based social applications playing a key role in shaping the future of research. The largest influence will be on critical analysis and evaluation of research data, professional networking and collaboration, dissemination of research output, career development, as well as grant application and funding.

Results show that many researchers believe social applications will have a major influence on the future of research. One respondent, an Environmental Science researcher based in Spain commented, "Social media and electronic journals will be the future of scientific information dissemination. Current scientific journals must not disappear but the business model will change."

Comments from survey respondents identified several issues need to be addressed before mass acceptance by the research community is possible - namely the need for specialist tools, higher security, and validation of users. However, these concerns were not seen as insurmountable obstacles, and many anticipated tremendous potential for social media. "Existing social networks are mostly used for casual social interaction between young people. In order to be more relevant to academia, networks with professional credibility and accountability will need to develop," writes another respondent, a Canada-based associate professor of Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology.

"While it is clear that scientists and researchers will continue to use traditional sources for information discovery, the survey indicates that social media applications will provide additional indicators of quality and discovery," states Brant Emery, development manager for 2collab. "In an era where information travels fastest digitally, online applications will offer these professionals what one researcher stated as a "source of power." Creating these online scientific communities gives everyone a chance to offer their voices and participate in research, thus increasing the flow of communication, access to knowledge and helping accelerate scientific discovery."

The survey report is available upon request by emailing the media contact, Lauren Hillman.

About 2collab

2collab is a social research application that provides a new way of processing scholarly information from any source. 2collab provides a platform for researchers to connect with others in their fields, making it possible to explore, share and collaborate, increasing the chances to discover new research opportunities and mine the collective wisdom of the its member community. 2collab (http://www.2collab.com/) was developed in conjunction with Elsevier's usability labs and its premier Development Partners, which include many established research institutions.

About Elsevier

Elsevier is a world-leading publisher of scientific, technical and medical information products and services. Working in partnership with the global science and health communities, Elsevier's 7,000 employees in over 70 offices worldwide publish more than 2,000 journals and 1,900 new books per year, in addition to offering a suite of innovative electronic products, such as ScienceDirect (http://www.sciencedirect.com/), MD Consult (http://www.mdconsult.com/), Scopus (http://www.info.scopus.com/), bibliographic databases, and online reference works.

Elsevier (http://www.elsevier.com/) is a global business headquartered in Amsterdam, The Netherlands and has offices worldwide. Elsevier is part of Reed Elsevier Group plc (http://www.reedelsevier.com/), a world-leading publisher and information provider. Operating in the science and medical, legal, education and business-to-business sectors, Reed Elsevier provides high-quality and flexible information solutions to users, with increasing emphasis on the Internet as a means of delivery. Reed Elsevier's ticker symbols are REN (Euronext Amsterdam), REL (London Stock Exchange), RUK and ENL (New York Stock Exchange).

Media Contact: Lauren Hillman Fusion Public Relations T: +1-202-898-2000, ext. 117 E: lauren.hillman@fusionpr.com

Elsevier

CONTACT: Media Contact: Lauren Hillman, Fusion Public Relations, T:
+1-202-898-2000, ext. 117, E: lauren.hillman@fusionpr.com

Dubai Hosts China Sourcing Fairs, the Largest China-products Exhibitions in the Middle East

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, June 9 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global Sources today opened its China Sourcing Fair trade shows, the largest China-products exhibitions in the Middle East. The China Sourcing Fairs: Gifts & Home Products, Electronics and Fashion Accessories feature manufacturers from Greater China. The series of trade fairs is 60 percent larger this year. They are scheduled to run through June 11 at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030303/LNM011LOGO-b ) Joining Global Sources' executive director Sarah Benecke at the opening ceremony were:

-- Her Excellency Reem Al Hashemi, Minister of State, United Arab Emirates -- Mr. Gao Youzhen, Consul General, Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Dubai -- Mr. Zhang Yi, Counselor, Economic & Commercial Section, Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Dubai -- Mr. Han Xi, Vice Commercial Consul, Economic & Commercial Section, Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Dubai -- Mr. Helal S.K. Al Marri, Director General, Dubai World Trade Centre

''We are very excited to host the 2nd annual China Sourcing Fairs here in Dubai,'' said Benecke. ''We believe the China Sourcing Fairs provide a unique opportunity for importers and volume buyers to meet face-to-face with the largest gathering in the Middle East of quality suppliers from mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.''

''We are very pleased to welcome back the China Sourcing Fair. This is an ideal platform for buyers from the MENA region to do business with Greater China manufacturers,'' said Al Marri.

The China Sourcing Fairs in Dubai serve importers and volume buyers in the Middle East and North Africa region who seek high-quality products from competitive Greater China suppliers. More than 7,100 buyers from 95 countries attended last year's inaugural event. This year's Fairs feature exhibitors of gifts, premiums and home products, as well as consumer electronics and fashion accessories.

More details about the China Sourcing Fairs in Dubai are available at http://www.chinasourcingfair.com/dubai .

About Global Sources

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

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

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

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

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

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

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PR Newswire Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com Global Sources

CONTACT: Press contact in Asia: Camellia So, +852-2555-5021,
cso@globalsources.com; Investor contact in Asia: IR Department of Global
Sources, +852-2555-4777, investor@globalsources.com; Press contact in U.S.:
James W.W. Strachan, +1-480-664-8309, strachan@globalsources.com; Investor
Contact in U.S.: Christiane Pelz and Kirsten Chapman, both of Lippert-
Heilshorn & Associates, Inc., +1-415-433-3777, investor@globalsources.com, for
Global Sources

Web site: http://www.chinasourcingfair.com/dubai
http://www.globalsources.com/

2collab Survey Reveals That Scientists and Researchers are "All Business" With Social Applications

AMSTERDAM, June 9 /PRNewswire/ --

- Social Media Will Have Major Influence on key Aspects of Research Within Five Years

2collab (http://www.2collab.com), the research collaboration platform from Elsevier, the world's leading publisher of science, technology and medical (STM) information, announced today the results of a survey, asking researchers about the role of social media in their professional lives. The survey, which yielded over 1,800 responses, revealed that scientists are using blogs, wikis, and social networking and bookmarking applications primarily for professional reasons. Results show that these social media applications have provided scientists and researchers with additional resources to help them collaborate, connect, share and discover information.

The survey report is available upon request by emailing the media contact, Lauren Hillman.

About 2collab

About Elsevier

Media Contact: Lauren Hillman Fusion Public Relations T: +1-202-898-2000, ext. 117 E: lauren.hillman@fusionpr.com

Elsevier

Media Contact: Lauren Hillman, Fusion Public Relations, T: +1-202-898-2000, ext. 117, E: lauren.hillman@fusionpr.com

TSMC Unified DFM Architecture Promises Improved Yields and Accelerated Time-to-MarketFirst steps toward 32nm developed through design ecosystem collaboration

HSINCHU, Taiwan, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. today unveiled a new Unified Design For Manufacturing (UDFM) architecture that targets 32nm process technology and smaller geometries and improves yields, lowers design costs and accelerates time-to-market and time-to-volume.

The newly-created UDFM provides a unified, encapsulated access to TSMC foundry data and was developed in collaboration with EDA vendors and other design infrastructure partners. The TSMC UDFM is also one of the key collaborative components of the company's recently unveiled Open Innovation Platform(TM). Open Innovation Platform(TM) is a platform for innovations, hosted by TSMC and open to TSMC customers and partners. It is built on TSMC's design-enabling building blocks and an ecosystem interface.

The TSMC UDFM architecture includes a new DFM Design Kit (DDK) that, for the first time encapsulates, an embedded DFM software engine with an interoperable API in addition to the process-related DFM data and models. UDFM brings an exact copy of TSMC's factory tool chain and process models into IC design tool chains, providing chip designers with deeper access into more of TSMC's manufacturing data than ever before.

This "copy exact" method compensates for increasing manufacturing variances in advanced process technologies, radically improves design alignment between simulated hotspots and actual manufacturing hotspots, and delivers timely accuracy to the design ecosystem. The new DFM architecture handles very large DFM dataset and design complexity, resulting in reduced design cycle time and faster time-to-market and volume.

"TSMC is laying the groundwork for 32nm process technologies with the industry's first Unified DFM framework," said S.T. Juang, senior director of design infrastructure marketing at TSMC. "Through deep and extensive DFM data mining and collaborative development with our design ecosystem partners, TSMC UDFM allows our customers access to accurate manufacturing representation, enabling next generation chip designs to take full advantage of our advanced nanometer process technologies."

Availability

TSMC's Unified DFM DDK will be available in early Q3 2008 to registered members through the TSMC customer portal.

TSMC Open Innovation Platform(TM)

Unified DFM is a component of TSMC's Open Innovation Platform(TM), that promotes the speedy implementation of innovation among the semiconductor design community, TSMC's ecosystem partners, and the company's IP, design implementation, DFM capabilities, process technology, and backend services. A key element of the Open Innovation Platform(TM) is a set of ecosystem interfaces and collaborative components initiated and supported by TSMC that more efficiently empowers innovation throughout the supply chain and enables the creation and sharing of newly created value. TSMC's Active Accuracy Assurance (AAA) initiative is a critical part of the Open Innovation Platform(TM), providing the accuracy and quality required by the ecosystem interfaces and collaborative components.

About TSMC

TSMC is the world's largest dedicated semiconductor foundry, providing the industry's leading process technology and the foundry industry's largest portfolio of process-proven libraries, IP, design tools and reference flows. The Company's total managed capacity in 2007 exceeded eight million (8-inch equivalent) wafers, including capacity from two advanced 12-inch GigaFabs(TM) four eight-inch fabs, one six-inch fab, as well as TSMC's wholly owned subsidiaries, WaferTech and TSMC (Shanghai), and its joint venture fab, SSMC. TSMC is the first foundry to provide 40nm production capabilities. Its corporate headquarters are in Hsinchu, Taiwan. For more information about TSMC please see http://www.tsmc.com/ and http://blog.tsmc.com/.

Open Innovation Platform(TM) is a trademark of TSMC

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

CONTACT: Chuck Byers of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company,
Ltd., +1-408-382-7919

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

SST Strengthens Leadership Position as Key Supplier of Firmware Hub Products For Intel-Based Embedded EcosystemSST Becomes Leading Supplier of 8- and 16-Mbit Devices for Intel-Based Embedded Architecture Applications

SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SST (Silicon Storage Technology, Inc.) , a leader in flash memory technology, today announced a strategic plan to continue its long-standing status as a predominant supplier of Firmware Hub (FWH) BIOS memory components for Intel-based technology applications. SST is committed to supporting embedded customers' needs with both 8- and 16-Mbit FWH devices through 2011 and possibly beyond. These device densities are expected to address the majority of the FWH used in the Intel P6 Architecture, Intel NetBurst Architecture at the 130 nm and 90 nm processes, and the Intel Core MicroArchitecture at the 65 nm process, during that extended timeframe.

SST established itself as a leading independent supplier of FWH memory devices in 2001, less than a year after it became the first Intel licensee to implement the FWH products for Intel's 800 Series Hub Architecture chipsets in March 2000. Although the industry has moved beyond FWH for traditional consumer PC applications where shorter product life cycles are typical, the FWH architecture continues to flourish for embedded platforms, where five- to seven-year product life cycles are the norm. With its continued support of the FWH architecture for embedded applications, SST will extend its leadership position in FWH BIOS to more than a decade.

"We've always been a leader in BIOS as well as a memory device partner for PC platforms. To that end, we are very pleased to be able to extend our Firmware Hub product offering for the next several years," said Paul Lui, senior vice president, Memory and Special Products Business Unit, SST. "As the leading supplier of 8- and 16-Mbit Firmware Hub memories to the marketplace, we felt compelled to support the industry's embedded community."

"Intel will continue to manufacture Intel processors for embedded devices that only boot via the Firmware Hub," said Joe Jensen, general manager of Intel's Embedded Computing Group. "This is consistent with our commitment to support our embedded products for a minimum of seven years and we want to ensure the embedded 'ecosystem' of the long-life availability of Firmware Hub devices from a reliable supplier such as SST."

The embedded application platforms for FWH include automotive infotainment systems, gaming, medical, industrial control, communications, wireless, print imaging and military/aerospace, to name a few. In a majority of those applications, product development often takes years and the resulting product life times can extend beyond a half-dozen years. Thus, customers in these arenas need to ensure that components incorporated into their embedded designs remain available and in reasonably high volume for years. With SST as the leading supplier of 8- and 16-Mbit FWH memories, today's announcement is that much more significant for the embedded system design community.

About SST's Firmware Hub Products

SST's Firmware Hub flash memory products incorporate the proprietary FWH interface protocol owned by Intel Corp. and are read-compatible to the Intel 82802 Firmware Hub product. The Intel 82802 Firmware Hub is one of the chips in Intel's 800 Series (810, 810e, 815e, 815ep, 820, 840 and 850) Hub Architecture chipsets that optimizes the performance of computer systems based on Intel's microprocessors.

SST's 8-Mbit and 16-Mbit FWH devices are part of the company's 49 Series products and are based on the core feature set of SST's MPF (Multi-Purpose Flash) series, a family that was created using the SST SoftPartition uniform sector architecture and the simple CMOS-compatible SuperFlash manufacturing process. Using the SoftPartition architecture of the uniform 4-KByte sectors and uniform 64-KByte blocks, the 8- and 16-Mbit, 49 Series FWH products allow embedded system designers to have better software granularity, which improves memory utilization. This improved memory utilization allows designers to fit the system BIOS and video BIOS firmware in a smaller density memory array than those of typical flash memory devices without the SoftPartition capability. Therefore, the SoftPartition-based 49 Series FWH products enable the Intel 800 Series Hub Architecture chipset to enhance the system performance while reducing the overall system cost.

About Silicon Storage Technology, Inc.

Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, SST designs, manufactures and markets a diversified range of memory and non-memory products for high volume applications in the digital consumer, networking, wireless communications and Internet computing markets. Leveraging its proprietary, patented SuperFlash technology, SST is a leading provider of nonvolatile memory solutions with product families that include various densities of high functionality flash memory components and flash mass storage products. The Company also offers its SuperFlash technology for embedded applications through its broad network of world-class manufacturing partners and technology licensees, including TSMC, which offers it under its trademark Emb-FLASH. SST's non-memory products include NAND controller-based products, smart card ICs and modules, flash microcontrollers and radio frequency ICs and modules. Further information on SST can be found on the company's Web site at http://www.sst.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

Except for the historical information contained herein, this news release contains forward-looking statements regarding memory and non-memory market conditions, SST's future financial performance, the performance of new products, growth opportunities, SST's licensing business, SST's ability to diversify its business, the transition of SST's products to smaller geometrics, SST's ability to bring new products to market and shareholder returns, all of which involve risks and uncertainties. These risks may include timely development, acceptance and pricing of new products, the terms, conditions and revenue recognition issues associated with licensees' royalty payments, the impact of competitive products and pricing, and general economic conditions as they affect SST's customers, as well as other risks detailed from time to time in the SST's SEC reports, including the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and speak only as of the date hereof, and, except as required by law, SST disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances.

For more information about SST and the company's comprehensive list of product offerings, please call 1-888/SST-CHIP. Information can also be requested via email to literature@sst.com or through SST's Web site at http://www.sst.com/. SST's head office is located at 1171 Sonora Court, Sunnyvale, Calif.; telephone: 408/735-9110; fax: 408/735-9036.

The SST logo and SuperFlash are registered trademarks, and MPF is a trademark of Silicon Storage Technology, Inc. Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

For More Information Contact: Ricky Gradwohl Silicon Storage Technology, Inc. 408/720-6512 rgradwohl@sst.com Bob Nelson Tsantes Consulting Group 408/426-4905 bnelson@tsantes.com

Silicon Storage Technology, Inc.

CONTACT: Ricky Gradwohl of Silicon Storage Technology, Inc.,
+1-408-720-6512, rgradwohl@sst.com; or Bob Nelson of Tsantes Consulting Group,
+1-408-426-4905, bnelson@tsantes.com, for Silicon Storage Technology, Inc.

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

Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc. Announces Monthly Net Revenues

TAIPEI, Taiwan, June 9 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR ENGINEERING, INC. (NYSE: ASX, TAIEX: 2311, "ASE" or the "Company"), announces its unaudited consolidated net revenues for May 2008.

CONSOLIDATED NET REVENUES (UNAUDITED) May Apr May Sequential YoY (NT$ Million) 2008 2008 2007 Change Change Net Revenues 8,640 8,387 7,979 +3.0% +8.3%

* Starting from Oct. 1, 2007, ASEN Semiconductor's revenues were consolidated into ASE Inc.'s consolidated revenues.

Safe Harbor Notice:

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Although these forward-looking statements, which may include statements regarding our future results of operations, financial condition or business prospects, are based on our own information and information from other sources we believe to be reliable, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this press release. The words "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect", "intend", "plan" and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify these forward- looking statements in this press release. Our actual results of operations, financial condition or business prospects may differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements for a variety of reasons, including risks associated with cyclicality and market conditions in the semiconductor industry; demand for the outsourced semiconductor packaging and testing services we offer and for such outsourced services generally; the highly competitive semiconductor industry; our ability to introduce new packaging, interconnect materials and testing technologies in order to remain competitive; our ability to successfully integrate pending and future mergers and acquisitions; international business activities; our business strategy; general economic and political conditions; possible disruptions in commercial activities caused by natural or human-induced disasters; our future expansion plans and capital expenditures; the strained relationship between the Republic of China and the People's Republic of China; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; and other factors. For a discussion of these risks and other factors, please see the documents we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our 2006 Annual Report on Form 20-F filed on June 25, 2007.

Contact: ASE, Inc. Joseph Tung, CFO / Vice President Freddie Liu, Vice President Allen Kan, Manager Tel: +886-2-8780-5489 Fax: +886-2-2757-6121 ir@aseglobal.com http://www.aseglobal.com/ US contact: Clare Lin, Director Tel: +1-408-986-6524 clare.lin@aseus.com

Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.

CONTACT: Joseph Tung, CFO-Vice President, or Freddie Liu, Vice
President, Allen Kan, Manager, +886-2-8780-5489, fax +886-2-2757-6121,
ir@aseglobal.com, both of ASE, Inc.; or US contact, Clare Lin, Director,
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AT&T U-verse Marks One-Year Anniversary of Giving San Diego Consumers Real Choice in Television ServiceStrong Market Response Reflects Customer Desire for Enhanced TV Viewing, State-of-the-Art Interactive Features

SAN DIEGO, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. today announced that AT&T U-verse(SM) TV is now available to more than a quarter of a million homes in the Greater San Diego area, marking a significant expansion since AT&T U-verse launched locally in June 2007. In the year since service has been available, AT&T U-verse TV has redefined the television experience for San Diego consumers, using a 100 percent IP-based platform that enables new, innovative features and raises TV viewing to a whole new level.

"More San Diego consumers are realizing that AT&T U-verse TV is more than just TV; it's about a complete entertainment experience," said Chris Sambar, general manager for AT&T San Diego. "U-verse TV offers better choice, a huge HD lineup, popular programming and greater control and features. No wonder customer response has been so strong."

The rapid expansion of AT&T U-verse in the San Diego area mirrors the growth of U-verse services nationwide. AT&T recently announced that it ended the first quarter with 379,000 U-verse customers and is on track to reach 1 million customers by the end of 2008.

San Diego customers can choose from a variety of U-verse packages, which include popular programming options, unmatched features and prices that start as low as $44 a month, depending on the selected programming and Internet packages (other monthly charges apply).

Since introducing U-verse services in San Diego, AT&T has launched several new features that take advantage of its 100 percent Internet Protocol (IP)-based platform. IP technology helps U-verse TV offer advanced capabilities that customers don't get from other local providers, such as the ability to record four programs at once on the digital video recorder (DVR), Web and Mobile Remote Access to the DVR and access to more than 40 High Definition (HD) channels.

The interactive features -- available to customers at no extra charge -- that were added in the past year and further differentiate U-verse TV from cable include:

-- AT&T Online Photos from Flickr, which lets you simply and conveniently browse the photos you've uploaded to flickr.com and watch slide shows on your U-verse TV screen from the comfort of your couch. -- AT&T U-bar, which brings customizable weather, stock, sports and traffic information to the U-verse TV screen, without interrupting the current program. AT&T High Speed Internet subscribers can personalize the U-bar from the AT&T portal to display weather at specific locations, your personal stock portfolio and scores for your favorite sports teams. -- YELLOWPAGES.COM TV, for fast and easy searches to find local businesses and other information via your TV screen. -- AT&T Yahoo! Games, so you can now play your favorite online games -- including Sudoku, Solitaire, JT's Blocks, Mah-jongg Tiles and Chess -- on the TV screen.

AT&T U-verse is now available in the following Greater San Diego-area communities: Bonita, Camp Pendleton South, Carlsbad, Chula Vista, City of San Diego, Del Mar, El Cajon, Encinitas, Escondido, Fairbanks Ranch, Fallbrook, La Mesa, La Presa, Lakeside, Oceanside, Rancho Bernardo, San Marcos, Solana Beach, Valley Center, Vista.

AT&T is the only national provider to offer a 100 percent IP-based television (IPTV) service, making AT&T U-verse TV one of the most advanced television offerings available anywhere. AT&T is deploying next-generation video services, including AT&T U-verse TV, as part of its mission to connect people with their world, everywhere they live and work, and do it better than anyone else.

For additional information on AT&T U-verse -- or to find out whether it's available in your area -- visit http://uverse.att.com/, call 800-ATT-2020 or stop by one of the 18 Greater San Diego-area retail locations.

About AT&T

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

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