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Total Site Solutions Announces Their Participation at the Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations and Management SummitGartner IT Infrastructure, Operations and Management Summit, Orlando, Fl, June 23, 2008 - June 25, 2008

COLUMBIA, Md., June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Total Site Solutions today announced its participation in the Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations, and Management Summit. Total Site Solutions (TSS), is a leading provider of comprehensive services for the planning, development and maintenance of mission-critical facilities and information infrastructure, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Fortress International Group . The Total Site Solutions exhibit showcases the company's unique ability to deliver resilient infrastructure solutions for mission-critical facilities. The company will be exhibiting in Booth R.

TSS will present their capabilities with an emphasis on Greening: Optimizing Energy-Efficiency Without Compromising Reliability. Companies and executives responsible for building and managing data center operations feel a growing responsibility to advance toward a more energy efficient and environmentally friendly footing by implementing a Green Data Center. TSS will discuss practical steps that can be taken to advance green initiatives in the data center without negatively impacting reliability. TSS will exhibit both broad approaches as well as specific areas of focus that will yield benefits to the data center manager who is considering a move toward a greener facility.

SHOW CONTACT: Eric Maxfield Vice President Total Site Solutions Office Phone: 410-423-7350 Cell Phone: 410-707-4047 About the Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations and Management Summit

Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations and Management Summit 2008 is the most focused event of its kind designed to help IT organizations prepare not only for today's continuing demands, but also tomorrow's emerging requirements. The Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations and Management Summit offers guidance in terms of operational best practices examines the impact of pervasive virtualization and looks at how to strategize for and manage technologies that are beginning to find their way into the IT infrastructure. Additional information is available at http://www.gartner.com/us/iom.

ABOUT TOTAL SITE SOLUTIONS

Total Site Solutions (TSS) plans, designs, builds and maintains specialized facilities such as data centers, trading floors, call centers, laboratories, medical facilities, network operation centers, communication facilities, and secure facilities. For nearly 30 years, the TSS team has pioneered building robust and scalable infrastructure into mission-critical facilities. The firm offers unsurpassed expertise in the infrastructure systems (electrical, mechanical, telecommunications, security, fire protection and building automation) that are the critical facility's lifeblood. TSS's comprehensive portfolio of services and multi-disciplinary expertise provide customers a highly respected single source for critical services that bridge the gap between IT and facilities.

Headquartered in Maryland with offices throughout the US and in Dubai, TSS provides complete turnkey facility services from the initial planning stages, to construction, to ongoing maintenance of the completed project. Its clients include the world's most demanding mission-critical organizations, including Fortune 500 firms and US government agencies. For more information, visit http://www.totalsitesolutions.com/ or call 888-321-4TSS (4877).

Fortress International Group

CONTACT: Company Contact: Thomas P. Rosato, CEO of Fortress
International Group, +1-410-312-9988, ext. 222; or Investor Relations: John
McNamara of Cameron Associates for Fortress International Group,
+1-212-245-8800, ext. 205, john@cameronassoc.com

Web site: http://www.totalsitesolutions.com/
http://www.gartner.com/us/iom

2008 Republican National Convention Names Microsoft Official Technology Provider

SAINT PAUL, Minn., June 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Once again highlighting its commitment to holding the most technologically-savvy convention in Republican Party history, the 2008 Republican National Convention today named Microsoft Corporation as its Official Technology Provider.

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"Microsoft stands as one of America's success stories, always at the leading edge of technology," convention President and CEO Maria Cino said. "Our goal has always been to make our convention the most exciting, energetic, and tech-savvy in GOP history, and Microsoft will play an important role in helping us achieve our objectives."

Under the agreement, Microsoft will provide the convention with support for various products, including Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Forefront Security Suite, and its Office Communications Server. Microsoft will also provide knowledge to streamline collaboration using the Microsoft Office suite and Sharepoint technologies to manage convention infrastructure ranging from collaborative virtual workspaces to applications like Professional Volunteer Management System, Venue Scheduling System, and others created by SharePoint. The electronic collaboration will improve staff efficiency and reduce paper usage - a key provision of the convention's green commitment.

In addition, Microsoft is proud to be showcasing the next generation of computing, using Microsoft Surface and its natural user interface technology to provide a digital concierge for convention participants. Surface will enable attendees to interact with and consume the latest convention and local city information, including transportation routes, hotel locations, restaurant guides, and entertainment options. Convention participants will also be able to transmit and share photos taken at the convention using Surface technologies. Microsoft and the convention will continue to find ways to leverage Microsoft's technologies and experienced support teams to make the convention the most tech-savvy in history.

"Microsoft welcomes the opportunity to provide software and technology services to the Republican National Convention, and to work with convention staff to develop new ways to engage delegates and voters," said Brad Smith, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Microsoft. "Technology plays an increasingly important role in America's political discourse and Microsoft is proud to be helping foster increased interactivity for voters during this election year."

About Microsoft

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

About the 2008 Republican National Convention

The 2008 Republican National Convention will be held at Saint Paul's Xcel Energy Center from September 1-4, 2008. Approximately 45,000 delegates, alternate delegates, volunteers, members of the media and other guests are expected to attend the convention. Minneapolis-Saint Paul is expected to receive an estimated $150-$160 million positive economic boost from the four-day event. For more information about the 2008 Republican National Convention, please visit our website at http://www.gopconvention2008.com/ and join our social network sites: http://www.facebook.com/gopconvention2008, http://www.myspace.com/gopconvention2008, and http://www.youtube.com/gopconvention2008.

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CONTACT: Matt Burns of the 2008 Republican National Convention,
+1-651-467-2008

Web Site: http://www.facebook.com/gopconvention2008
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http://www.myspace.com/gopconvention2008
http://www.youtube.com/gopconvention2008

Verizon 7 Megabits per Second High Speed Internet Now Available to More Than 3.4 Million Homes in U.S.Service Offers Dedicated Ultra-Fast Downstream Connection Speeds; Provides Residential and Small-Business Customers Valuable Alternative to Cable Modem

NEW YORK, June 12 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 3.4 million consumers in parts of 20 states and the District of Columbia can now order Verizon's ultra-fast High Speed Internet service. Introduced in January to 400,000 qualified lines, Verizon has significantly expanded its broadband offer, which more than doubles the download speed of the company's next-fastest offer, and provides an appealing alternative to cable Internet.

Verizon's aggressive expansion of the service allows more qualified households to benefit from a downstream connection speed of up to 7 megabits per second (Mbps) for as low as $42.99 a month when ordered with an annual service plan.

"Our 7 megabits per second Internet service delivers considerable speed and a compelling option over cable Internet," said Susan Retta, vice president-broadband solutions for Verizon. "Many people are looking for faster broadband speeds for productivity and efficiency reasons, and they want to avoid the shared neighborhood model used by cable companies that can slow download speeds.

"This high-speed broadband is now available in many small communities, in addition to urban and suburban areas across the country," she said.

Consumers can get more information about service availability, pricing and features by calling 1-877-483-5898 or visiting http://www.verizon.com/superspeed .

About Verizon High Speed Internet

Verizon High Speed Internet service is delivered on a dedicated line from Verizon's central office to the customer's home and is backed by live, 24 x 7 customer service and technical support. High Speed Internet subscribers have access to an extensive collection of features and services, including:

-- Online protection with Verizon Internet Security Suite: In one download, this comprehensive online protection suite provides anti-spyware, anti-virus, firewall, parental control, pop-up blocker and privacy manager protection that run continuously behind the scene. The suite automatically updates every three hours. Just set it and forget it. The cost is just $4.99 a month for use on up to three household computers. -- Verizon Enhanced Email: Expanded storage capacity -- up to 4 gigabytes -- lets customers store as much mail as they want for as long as they want on Verizon servers. Anywhere access -- from your mobile phone to your home e-mail account -- is easy, with select Get It Now-enabled phones from Verizon Wireless. Users can sign up for a complimentary rich Internet e-mail application to better organize their messages and contacts and send attachments of up to 25 megabytes. -- Verizon Premium Tech Support: A unique service that provides expert one-on-one assistance for a wide variety of issues like spyware, adware, viruses, hardware problems, computer operating systems and other issues not typically covered by Internet service providers. The service supports routers, network cards, video cards, sound cards, CD/DVD reader-writer, hard drives, flash memory systems, printers, scanners, gaming consoles, firewalls and more. The cost is $14.99 a month. -- Online gaming from Verizon: Play hundreds of the most popular PC games for free with Verizon Arcade, or choose from a variety of Verizon Games on Demand packages, including Family Place, a package that features more than 400 family-friendly casual games for just $7.99 a month. -- Free entertainment for children of all ages with Disney Connection: From activities, games and classic cartoons to movie previews, music videos and more, Disney Connection provides age-appropriate content for preschoolers, kids, teens and Disney enthusiasts. The content includes access to Playhouse Disney Preschool Time Online and Disney Game Kingdom Online. -- Free news from ABC News Now: A 24-hour news and information channel, ABC News Now delivers live breaking news, headlines every half hour, and more than 25 original news, lifestyle and entertainment programs such as "Politics Live," "What's the Buzz" and "Money Matters." -- Free sports from ESPN360: The service offers programming that includes hundreds of hours of live games, analysis and exclusive content on-demand with exclusive access to the Internet's best events. -- One-of-a-kind NFL experience online: Customers who subscribe to Verizon High Speed Internet and DIRECTV from Verizon enjoy the added benefit of free access to NFL Network Game Extra, a unique service that includes live, online broadcasts of Thursday and Saturday pro football games. Viewers of the online broadcasts will have access to alternate camera angles and live audio feeds and have the ability to view one of four camera angles, or all four angles simultaneously. The online service can be accessed anywhere in the world through any broadband connected computer. NOTE: actual (throughput) speeds will vary.

Verizon Communications Inc. , headquartered in New York, is a leader in delivering broadband and other wireline and wireless communication innovations to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving more than 67 million customers nationwide. Verizon's Wireline operations include Verizon Business, which delivers innovative and seamless business solutions to customers around the world, and Verizon Telecom, which brings customers the benefits of converged communications, information and entertainment services over the nation's most advanced fiber-optic network. A Dow 30 company, Verizon employed a diverse workforce of approximately 232,000 as of the end of the first quarter 2008 and last year generated consolidated operating revenues of $93.5 billion. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com/.

VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news. To receive news releases by e-mail, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.

Verizon

CONTACT: Kevin Laverty, MCDM, +1-425-261-5855,
kevin.laverty@verizon.com, or Bill Kula, APR, +1-972-718-6924,
william.kula@verizon.com, both of Verizon

Web site: http://www.verizon.com/
http://www.verizon.com/superspeed
http://www.verizon.com/news

Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/094251.html

Verizon Wireless Expands Wireless Broadband Service in Washington and Warren CountiesWireless Customers Can Now Access the Internet at Broadband Speeds and Download Music, Videos and Games to Their Phones

GLENS FALLS, N.Y., June 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless announced today it has expanded BroadbandAccess, its wireless broadband service, in Washington and Warren Counties, giving local customers access to the latest high-speed business and entertainment services on their wireless phones, laptop and desktop computers, and PDAs.

Customers living in and visiting the area can now access their e-mail, corporate data, the Internet, and more at broadband speeds -- in their homes or on the road. They can also view and download video clips on their phones, download music onto their handsets over-the-air, play 3D games, and send large data files at faster speeds as the company continues to expand the next generation of its high-speed wireless broadband network across Upstate New York.

The company has added CDMA 1x Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO) Revision A (Rev. A) technology to sites in the following areas:

Chestertown Lake Luzerne Fort Ann Salem Granville Warrensburg Greenwich Whitehall Kingsbury

"Verizon Wireless is focused on providing the best customer experience, and a major part of that commitment is making sure we continue to have the best, most reliable network," said Marquett Smith, president of Verizon Wireless' Upstate New York region. "Instead of merely offering wireless broadband service in metropolitan areas or near major airports, we're committed to giving our customers the ability to access the Internet, corporate data and premium entertainment content at broadband speeds throughout the Glens Falls/Lake George area and Eastern New York."

Verizon Wireless' wireless broadband network now stretches from Buffalo east through Rochester, Syracuse and Utica/Rome to Albany; north through Glens Falls and south through Poughkeepsie to the New York City area; Binghamton west through the Elmira/Corning/Hornell area to Olean; and in the Ithaca area. The entire Upstate New York EV-DO network is now Rev. A capable, meaning customers can enjoy even faster speeds than before when both downloading and sending large files on the company's broadband data network.

BroadbandAccess provides average download speeds of 600 kilobits per second (kbps) to 1.4 megabits per second and average upload speeds of 500-800 kbps, translating to being able to download a 1 Megabyte e-mail attachment -- the equivalent of a small PowerPoint(R) presentation or a large PDF file -- in about eight seconds and upload the same-sized file in less than 13 seconds.

"Our enhanced BroadbandAccess service gives our customers three key advantages in wireless communication: speed, mobility and security," said Smith. "With these advantages comes an increase in productivity and bottom-line business benefits."

The company's high-speed network also enables its V CAST multimedia services, offering customers the ability to download full-song tracks from a library of over 3 million tunes, play cutting-edge 3D games and stream video clips straight to their handsets with top transmission speeds. With content updated daily, customers can watch dozens of on demand videos, including breaking news, weather, sports highlights, and the hottest entertainment clips.

BroadbandAccess is available for $39.99 monthly access for 50 MB of data usage, or $59.99 monthly access for 5 GB of data usage with a new one- or two-year agreement. BroadbandAccess service also is available as an integrated option on select notebook and laptop computers. For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to 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: John O'Malley of Verizon Wireless, +1-585-321-7264,
+1-585-261-5899, John.OMalley@verizonwireless.com; or Meredith Dropkin for
Verizon Wireless, +1-315-233-3000, meredithd@mragroup.com

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

Sonus Networks Ushers in New Generation of IP Voice ServicesAt NXTcomm 2008, Industry Leader Sets the Global Stage for Enhanced Consumer Experiences

WESTFORD, Mass., June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sonus Networks , a market leader in IP communications infrastructure, today announced its plans to demonstrate at NXTcomm 2008 held in Las Vegas from June 17-19 how operators around the globe can launch a new consumer experience that promises to redefine the telecommunications industry. In booth SU9208, Sonus will show operators how they can deliver a consumer or enterprise experience that bridges traditional telecommunication with the revolutionary world of IP. Visitors to the Sonus booth will see firsthand the edge that Sonus provides in the marketplace with a comprehensive array of products and solutions targeted at today's always on lifestyle.

"Sonus has been focused on the future of voice for over ten years," said Hassan Ahmed, chairman and CEO at Sonus Networks. "Now, our vision is being realized as operators across the globe are rolling out IP-based networks to deliver the next generation of voice services. NXTcomm08 validates the idea that subscribers are ready for new multimedia services. Sonus is uniquely positioned to provide those services with our end-to-end, IP-based infrastructure solutions."

Sonus will showcase its vision of the future at booth SU9208 with live demonstrations of solutions and applications that depict the experience in each crucial element of the network including:

-- Residential and Business Services: Sonus solutions open up a new world of IP-voice opportunities beyond the traditional network edge to business and residential customers. At NXTcomm, Sonus will demonstrate how it's Voice over Broadband (VoBB) solutions can deliver IP voice/multimedia over copper, cable, DSL and WiMAX. -- Connectivity: Sonus will demonstrate how it's changing the way networks connect, by reaching out to the past with PSTN interconnectivity and looking forward to the future with centralized call routing, number portability solutions, international gateways and more. -- Security: The Sonus Network Border Switch is the evolution of border security. See how Sonus' unique solution combines softswitch functionality with advanced session border control features for a low-cost, high-security solution to secure peering.

This year, Sonus will have an extended presence at NXTcomm, exhibiting for the first time in the OSS/BSS Technology Pavilion, booth # SL1623F. Sonus now offers a variety of operational support system (OSS) solutions to help operators overcome the provisioning-related challenges in launching advanced IP-services. The Sonus Insight Customer Portal is a customer care system which allows operators to improve customer care by offering web-based access for customers. The system has been designed to improve an operator's immediate customer care needs while providing a full migration path to Sonus Activator, a carrier-grade provisioning OSS, which enables operators to streamline the delivery of IP-voice and a wide range of IP-service bundles. When used together, the Portal and Activator solutions allow operators to turn-up and manage their Sonus services in a quick, cost-effective and customer-friendly manner.

In addition to the Company's presence on the show floor, Clarke Ryan, general manager of Sonus' Wireless Business will be participating in a panel discussion, "Mobile Unified Communications - The Next Big Thing" on Thursday, June 19th, at 3.30 pm in Room S-233.

Editors Note:

To arrange a media interview or booth visit with Sonus Networks at NXTcomm 2008, please contact Lucy Millington at lmillington@sonusnet.com.

About Sonus Networks

Sonus Networks, Inc. is a market leader in IP communications infrastructure solutions for wireline and wireless service providers. With its comprehensive IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) solution, Sonus addresses the full range of carrier applications, including residential and business voice services, wireless voice and multimedia, trunking and tandem switching, carrier interconnection and enhanced services. Sonus' voice infrastructure solutions are deployed in service provider networks worldwide. Founded in 1997, Sonus is headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts. Additional information on Sonus is available at http://www.sonusnet.com/.

This release may contain forward-looking statements regarding future events that involve risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or results. Readers are referred to Item 1A "Risk Factors" of Sonus' Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2008, filed with the SEC, which identifies important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward- looking statements. Risk factors include among others: the impact of material weaknesses in our disclosure controls and procedures and our internal control over financial reporting on our ability to report our financial results timely and accurately; the unpredictability of our quarterly financial results; risks and uncertainties associated with the Company's restatement of its historical stock option granting practices and accounting including regulatory actions or litigation; risks associated with our international expansion and growth; consolidation in the telecommunications industry; and potential costs resulting from pending securities and patent litigation against the Company. Any forward-looking statements represent Sonus' views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing Sonus' views as of any subsequent date. While Sonus may elect to update forward-looking statements at some point, Sonus specifically disclaims any obligation to do so, except as required by law.

Sonus is a registered trademark of Sonus Networks, Inc. All other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated.

For more information, please contact: Investor Relations: Media Relations: Jocelyn Philbrook Lucy Millington 978-614-8672 978-614-8240 jphilbrook@sonusnet.com lmillington@sonusnet.com

Sonus Networks

CONTACT: Investor Relations, Jocelyn Philbrook, +1-978-614-8672,
jphilbrook@sonusnet.com, or Media Relations, Lucy Millington, +1-978-614-8240,
lmillington@sonusnet.com, both of Sonus Networks

Web site: http://www.sonusnet.com/
http://www.nxtcommshow.com/

Warp 9 Announces Early Termination of Convertible Debenture, Eliminates Associated Dilution Risk

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Warp 9, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: WNYN) , the premier provider of robust e-commerce platforms and services, today announces that it has prepaid in full the convertible debenture issued by previous management to Cornell Capital Partners LP (now YA Global Investments). This will immediately cease the harmful dilution to the Company's capital structure previously associated with the periodic conversions of the debenture.

Management has been working to reduce the Company's debt burden and this convertible debenture has been a significant focus. The prepayment is the final major step in the Company's debt reduction plan. The Company can now focus its efforts on growing its revenue and profitability. The company is optimistic that the stock price will now come to reflect a much more accurate valuation.

Warp 9 powers some of the most successful e-commerce websites for retailers such as http://www.magellans.com/, and Spiegel Brands' http://www.carabella.com/, and http://www.ablambdin.com/.

About Warp 9

Warp 9, Inc. (http://www.warp9inc.com/) is the premier provider of enterprise-class e-commerce platforms and services to mid-sized businesses in the catalog and retail industry. With a proven track record and years of experience in the industry, Warp 9's comprehensive and scalable suite of software platforms and technologies for online catalogs, e-mail marketing, and interactive visual merchandising help businesses leverage the Internet to increase sales. Offered on a fully managed Software-as-a-Service model, Warp 9 products deliver unique benefits to its customers by reducing total cost of ownership, lowering upfront cost, providing faster time to market and being a one-stop-shop for all things e-commerce. Known for its outstanding customer service, Warp 9 powers some of the most successful e-commerce sites for companies like Magellan's and Spiegel.

Safe Harbor Statement:

Matters discussed in this press release contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "may," "intend," "expect" and similar expressions identify such forward-looking statements. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those contemplated, expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained herein. These forward-looking statements are based largely on the expectations of the Company and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. These include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties associated with: the impact of economic, competitive and other factors affecting the Company and its operations, markets, product, and distributor performance, the impact on the national and local economies resulting from terrorist actions, and U.S. actions subsequently; and other factors detailed in reports filed by the Company.

Warp 9, Inc.

CONTACT: Media Relations, T. Harris of Warp 9, Inc., +1-805-964-3313,
ext. 103

Web site: http://www.warp9inc.com/
http://www.magellans.com/
http://www.carabella.com/
http://www.ablambdin.com/

LSU Healthcare Network in New Orleans Named a Recipient of the Microsoft HealthVault Be Well FundPhysician Group To Provide Southeast Louisiana Patients Online Medication Information in the Event of Disaster, Developing National Model

NEW ORLEANS, June 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Louisiana State University (LSU) Healthcare Network today announced it has been selected as a recipient of the Microsoft HealthVault Be Well Fund. Be Well Fund recipients were chosen from nearly 200 proposals and announced at the second annual Microsoft HealthVault Solutions Conference on June 10 in Bellevue, Wash.

LSU Healthcare Network, the multi-specialty physician practice comprised of more than 500 faculty members of the LSU Health Sciences Center and LSU School of Medicine, will use the Microsoft grant to implement a system enabling tens of thousands of New Orleans-area patients and their doctors to go online and download their active medications, medication history and allergies. In the event of another disaster like Hurricane Katrina, which devastated New Orleans in August 2005, patients who are evacuated from the region without their medical records could log onto their Microsoft HealthVault account to access their medication information and ensure they receive appropriate short-term care. This vital medical information would then be available to the patient wherever treatment is provided, dramatically improving the quality of care and saving millions of dollars wasted on redundant care that might be necessary if their records were lost.

Participating patients need not have a LSU Healthcare Network physician but must have a Microsoft HealthVault account and their physicians must use free, web-based electronic prescribing, or "e-prescribing," technology from Allscripts to transfer information into their personal health records. LSU Healthcare Network, Microsoft and Allscripts hope that the program will establish a model that other cities threatened by natural disaster can implement to protect their citizens' health in an emergency.

"We are honored to be chosen as a recipient of the Be Well Fund to establish a model that cities across the United States can use to help mitigate the health impacts of natural disasters," said Frank Opelka, MD, Chief Executive Officer of LSU Health Network. "With an accurate personal health record populated with clinically relevant data derived from Allscripts ePrescribe and using an enabling technology like Microsoft HealthVault, patients can take their medical records with them wherever they go, no matter what potentially catastrophic conditions occur."

As the physician staff of the primary "safety net" clinics in New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Lafayette, LSU Health Network serves the neediest patients in Southeast Louisiana, the region hardest hit by Hurricane Katrina. In a broad-ranging response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Katrina, which destroyed over 250,000 of LSU Health Network's paper medical charts and displaced thousands of its patients and providers, LSU Health Network is deploying an Electronic Health Record from Allscripts in their own clinics across Southeast Louisiana. The physician group also is leading the deployment of free, web-based electronic prescribing -- Allscripts ePrescribe(TM) (formerly known as eRx NOW) -- to all physicians in the state as the regional sponsor of the National ePrescribing Patient Safety Initiative(TM) (NEPSI(TM)), a coalition of technology and healthcare companies led by Allscripts and Dell, and co-sponsored by Microsoft and others.

"Microsoft is pleased to provide LSU Healthcare Network with seed funding to help ensure the people of New Orleans have online access to their vital health information whenever they need it, even in the event of a natural disaster like Hurricane Katrina," said Peter Neupert, corporate vice president, Microsoft Health Solutions Group. "Innovative provider organizations like LSU and companies such as Allscripts are playing a significant role in delivering on the promise of connecting health information and bringing healthcare into the Internet Age."

Allscripts Chief Executive Officer Glen Tullman commented: "Our vision has always been to provide physicians with the right information at the right time, improving quality and reducing costs, while at the same time connecting physicians to all of the most important healthcare stakeholders. With Microsoft's new HealthVault technology, we can now realize that vision and connect physicians with the most important stakeholder in healthcare, the patient! We applaud the continued leadership of Dr. Frank Opelka and his team and are proud of our strong partnership with Microsoft."

Mr. Tullman and Dr. Opelka are the co-chairs of NEPSI (http://www.nationalerx.com/), whose other sponsors are Aetna, Cisco Systems, Fujitsu, Google -- the coalition's Search Sponsor -- Horizon BCBS of New Jersey, NaviMedix, Quest Diagnostics, Sprint Nextel, SureScripts, Wellpoint, and Wolters Kluwer Health. The coalition supports the delivery of Allscripts ePrescribe free of charge to any licensed prescriber in America.

The Microsoft HealthVault Be Well Fund is designed to stimulate not-for-profit research and development across a broad range of health disciplines that have the potential to significantly improve health and wellness outcomes.

About LSU Healthcare Network

The LSU Healthcare Network is a team of over 500 physicians and 130 employees that has provided leading edge health services throughout Southeast Louisiana since its founding in 1995. LSUHN's mission is to provide patients with the highest quality, comprehensive medical care through a compassionate, professional and patient-focused healthcare team that is committed to academic excellence. LSUHN faculty have distinguished themselves through research and innovation in Ophthalmology with LASIK surgery, Neurosciences, Level I Trauma Care, Oncology with the Neuroendocrine Tumor Program, and Pediatric Excellence. LSUHN's physicians were among the first to return to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and they continue to play an integral role in rebuilding the healthcare delivery system in the region.

Louisiana State University (LSU) Healthcare Network

CONTACT: Media Relations of LSU Healthcare Network, +1-504-412-1860,
info@lsuhn.com

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

Majesco Entertainment and Interactive Game Group Announce 'Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2009' for Wii(TM)Introducing the First Game to Integrate a Celebrity Fitness Trainer with the Wii(TM) system and the Ground-Breaking Wii Balance Board(TM)

EDISON, N.J., June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Shed the extra weight while having fun! Majesco Entertainment Company , an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, is partnering with celebrity fitness trainer Jillian Michaels, the strength trainer and life coach on the popular television series "The Biggest Loser," and Interactive Game Group to deliver the first Wii(TM) game that combines a celebrity fitness trainer and the motion-based Wii system and Wii Balance Board(TM) accessory -- Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2009. Integrating a tiered fitness regimen, expert advice and exercise techniques from the charismatic Jillian Michaels, the game delivers a focused workout that will help players reach their own personal fitness goals.

"Wii and the Wii Balance Board have added a credible and effective new option for players looking to get in shape in a fun and entertaining way," said Jesse Sutton, Chief Executive Officer, Majesco. "Jillian Michaels' expertise in the fitness world coupled with the innovative Wii Balance Board lets us deliver a compelling game that will change the way America approaches home fitness."

"As a huge gamer myself with younger siblings and godchildren, I recognize the importance of staying current with how people digest their media and information," said Jillian Michaels. "I truly think this type of product will be instrumental in revolutionizing the fitness industry and will help combat the childhood obesity epidemic in this country today. I couldn't be more excited about partnering with Interactive Game Group and Majesco to bring a family-oriented fitness video game to the market."

Frederic Chesnais, founder of Interactive Game Group (I2G), added, "This project is exactly why I created I2G -- to bring talented people together and facilitate the creation and distribution of highly-innovative interactive entertainment."

In Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2009 players become new recruits in Jillian's boot camp where they enroll in a unique training program composed of challenging fitness tests and an ever-changing series of workouts. Players choose their workout from four types -- Weight Loss, Strength Training, Intervals and Hill Climb -- and set the intensity to light, medium or hard for a duration between 10 and 60 minutes. By completing exciting Wii Remote and Wii Balance Board motion-based challenges that range from crossing monkeybars to climbing ladders and rowing, players can also unlock lifestyle and fitness video tips from Jillian. Players can even track their progress based on calories burned and workout intensity. In addition, a Competitive Party Mode lets two players race against each other through entertaining individual challenges or through the entire Physical Training course to earn the winning time.

Developed by 3G Studios, Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2009 for Wii(TM) is expected to release this holiday season. For additional information about Majesco's exciting line of products, please visit http://www.majescoentertainment.com/.

About Majesco Entertainment Company

Majesco Entertainment Company is a provider of video games for the mass market. Building on 20 years of operating history, the company is focused on developing and publishing a wide range of casual and family oriented video games on leading console and portable systems. Product highlights include Nancy Drew(TM), Cooking Mama(TM) and Zoo Hospital(TM) for Nintendo DS(TM) and Cooking Mama: Cook Off for the Wii(TM) system. The company's shares are traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol: COOL. Majesco is headquartered in Edison, NJ and has an international office in Bristol, UK. More information about Majesco can be found online at http://www.majescoentertainment.com/.

About Jillian Michaels

Jillian Michaels' passion for fitness training originates from 13 years of martial-arts practice and 17 years of personal training. Best known as the strength trainer and life coach on NBC's hit series "The Biggest Loser," Jillian is a motivator to nearly 15 million viewers every week. But before she was a huge TV success, Jillian struggled with her own weight. She was determined to reach her goals -- and through dedication and hard work she did. Now, Jillian serves as a role model for others who want to better themselves and achieve their own personal fitness goals.

Jillian can be seen on TV shows in more than 35 countries and has her own DVD series, book and meal delivery plan. For more information please visit http://www.jillianmichaels.com/.

About Interactive Game Group, LLC

Interactive Game Group (I2G) is a company producing and acquiring video games and other interactive entertainment properties, whether packaged media, online or wireless. Created by Frederic Chesnais, former Chief Executive Officer of Atari Interactive, Inc. with a decade-long experience in acquiring, financing and licensing intellectual property rights in the video game industry, I2G is developing and financing a portfolio of video game properties, joining forces with the best studios, publishers and distributors for each project on a worldwide scale.

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Certain statements contained herein are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, 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 may be identified by reference to a future period(s) or by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as "may," "will," "intend," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate" or "continue" or the negatives thereof or other comparable terminology. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors. These factors include but are not limited to, the demand for our products; our ability to complete and release our products in a timely fashion; competitive factors in the businesses in which we compete; continued consumer acceptance of our products and the gaming platforms on which our products operate; fulfillment of orders preliminarily made by customers; adverse changes in the securities markets and the availability of and costs associated with sources of liquidity. The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to release publicly the results of any revisions that may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements.

Majesco Entertainment Company

CONTACT: Audra McIver of Bender-Helper Impact, +1-212-689-6360,
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Brad Garrett Looks for Love OnlineNew Online Reality Series Begins Taking Video Applications Today

CULVER CITY, Calif., June 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Emmy Award-winning actor Brad Garrett kills two birds with one stone -- producing and starring in his first original online series and looking for love -- with his new reality series, Dating Brad Garrett.

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The ten-episode series will follow Garrett on blind dates with 10 lucky ladies, chosen from applicants who submit their own original videos online for a chance to make a love connection and be part of the show. Beginning June 12, women can upload their video applications at Crackle.com, (http://www.crackle.com/datebrad), where a panel of Garrett "experts," including his ex-wife and urologist, among others, will review the submissions and decide which applicants will spend a night on the town with the comedian.

"An online dating show seemed like a logical choice given that I'm in the midst of a mid-life crisis, and adverse to pain, which makes getting my ear pierced out of the question," said Garrett. "And since I'm not picky about my choices, I hope women of all sizes, shapes and colors will be compelled to submit their videos."

The series will premiere this fall on Crackle.com, YouTube, AOL Video, Hulu, Verizon Wireless' V CAST Video service, AT&T Wireless, and direct to Sony BRAVIA TVs via BRAVIA Internet Video Link.

Brad Garrett stars as Eddie Stark, one-half of a long-married couple, in the Sony Pictures Television original comedy series 'TIL DEATH for FOX, now heading into its third season. For nine seasons, Garrett portrayed Ray Romano's big brother Robert on the highly-rated series "Everybody Loves Raymond," earning him three Emmy Awards and five Emmy nominations.

Garrett's voice-over work includes voicing Gusteau, the late French culinary genius, in the Academy Award winning animated film, "Ratatouille;" Bloat the blowfish in "Finding Nemo;" Easter Island Head in "Night at the Museum;" and Dim, the rhinoceros beetle, in "A Bug's Life." In 2002, Garrett's portrayal of Jackie Gleason in the critically acclaimed CBS film, "Gleason," earned him an Emmy Award nomination and a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for his role. Garrett's additional credits include: Disney's hit comedy, "The Pacifier;" Warner Bros.' "Music and Lyrics," with Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore; and the Broadway production of Neil Simon's "The Odd Couple."

Brad Garrett, Glenn Robbins, Doug Wald and Kallissa Miller are the executive producers of Dating Brad Garrett for Sony Pictures Television.

Sony Pictures Television is one of the television industry's leading content providers. It produces and distributes programming in every genre, including series, telefilms, theatrical releases and family entertainment for network and cable television, as well as first-run and off-network series for syndication. With more than 25 programs on the air, SPT boasts a program slate that includes the top-rated daytime dramas and game shows, landmark off- network series, original animated series and critically acclaimed primetime dramas, comedies and telefilms. SPT also owns one-half of cable channel GSN and is a partner in FEARnet, the premier horror/thriller website and VOD service. Sony Pictures Television oversees all of Sony Pictures Entertainment's (SPE) domestic digital distribution efforts across all electronically delivered platforms, including the internet and mobile. Sony Pictures Television, advertiser sales, is one of the premiere national advertising sales companies, handling the commercial inventory in SPT syndicated series as well as in all of SPE's digital businesses in the United States, for Sony BMG and for iN DEMAND's high-definition channel Mojo and the Tennis Channel, and is part owner of national media sales company ITN Networks, Inc. SPT (http://www.sonypicturestelevision.com/) is a Sony Pictures Entertainment company.

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Performance Technologies étend sa clientèle en Europe grâce à Elephant Talk

ROCHESTER, New York, June 12 /PRNewswire/ --

- Un nouveau réseau de signalisation utilisant la solution de signalisation STP SEGway(TM) proposée aux marchés européens et asiatiques

Performance Technologies (Nasdaq : PTIX), un important développeur de plateformes et de systèmes de communication, a annoncé aujourd'hui qu'Elephant Talk, (OTC Bulletin Board : ETLK), un distributeur international de télécommunications et de contenus multimédias, avait mis en service la solution de signalisation STP SEGway(TM) de l'entreprise afin de fournir des offres de services mobiles avancés tels que des chats par SMS, des jeux mobiles et des services de commerce électronique mobiles à ses clients.

<< La solution de signalisation STP SEGway de Performance Technologies nous offre la meilleure suite de fonctions, la flexibilité et le débit que nous souhaitions, afin de permettre notre expansion sur le marché du mobile tout en disposant d'un contrôle complet de notre réseau >>, a déclaré Martin Zuurbier, directeur de l'exploitation et directeur de la technologie chez Elephant Talk. << Associée à nos accords d'interconnexion existants, à notre réseau de distribution et à la reconnaissance de notre marque, elle nous permet d'offrir à nos clients des services à des coÃ»ts très compétitifs et à valeur ajoutée sur les marchés européen et chinois. >>

Les solutions de signalisation SS7 SEGway de Performance Technologies sont des solutions solides de signalisation de nouvelle génération, extensibles et extrÃªmement flexibles, y compris les STP, les passerelles de signalisation et les périphéries IP qui offrent un routage, une traduction d'adresse et un filtrage complets ainsi qu'un ensemble complet d'interfaces réseau, y compris les traditionnels TDM, SIGTRAN IP et SIP qui équipent un prestataire de services d'une interconnexion sans contrainte pour toutes les interfaces.

<< Nous sommes très heureux d'avoir été choisis par Elephant Talk comme solution de signalisation de base de leur nouveau réseau >>, a déclaré Cory Grant, vice-président des ventes internationales de Performance Technologies. << Leur décision d'utiliser nos solutions de signalisation avancées afin d'étendre leur réseau international montre clairement la force de Performance Technologies en tant que leader du marché de la fourniture des plateformes et des solutions de signalisation les plus rentables, riches en fonctionnalités et hautement extensibles, disponibles actuellement sur le marché. La région de l'EMEA représente pour nous un marché clé et nous sommes extrÃªmement enthousiasmés à l'idée d'ajouter une entreprise dynamique telle qu'Elephant Talk à notre clientèle européenne en croissance rapide. >>

Ã€ propos d'Elephant Talk Communications (www.elephanttalk.com)

Elephant Talk Communications se positionne comme un opérateur de télécommunications internationales ainsi qu'un facilitateur/intégrateur système du secteur multimédia en facilitant la distribution de toutes les formes de contenus ainsi que de services pour les télécommunications fixes et mobiles à des clients internationaux des télécommunications. L'entreprise propose des services de télécommunication traditionnels, des transmissions multimédias en continu et des services de distribution principalement à la communauté du commerce interentreprises (B2B) au sein du marché des télécommunications. Elephant Talk est aussi un intégrateur et un développeur système pour les solutions de télécommunications mobiles et de distribution de contenu ; et, en tant que facilitateur de réseau virtuel mobile (MVNE), l'entreprise s'est positionnée comme partenaire d'externalisation de qualité à la fois pour les opérateurs de réseaux mobiles (MNO) et les opérateurs de réseaux virtuels mobiles (MVNO). ETLK s'est positionnée comme le partenaire MVNE préféré des plus grands opérateurs mobiles internationaux et utilise actuellement des réseaux sophistiqués dans plus d'une dizaine de marchés en Europe, en Asie-Pacifique et au Moyen-Orient.

Ã€ propos de Performance Technologies (www.pt.com)

Performance Technologies (Nasdaq : PTIX) est un fournisseur international de plateformes intégrées à base d'IP et de solutions pour des réseaux de communications avancés et des architectures systèmes informatiques innovantes. Notre groupe de systèmes intégrés offre des plateformes solides, prÃªtes à l'emploi pour les applications qui incorporent des logiciels et du matériel basés sur des normes ouvertes, offrant des avantages de déploiement de produits finis considérablement accélérés pour les fabricants de matériel. Notre groupe de systèmes de signalisation propose la suite de produits SEGway(TM) qui comprend les solutions STP IP, transport SS7 sur IP et des passerelles de signalisation qui autorisent des coÃ»ts de fonctionnement inférieurs grâce à l'utilisation de réseaux IP, créant ainsi des avantages compétitifs pour les entreprises de télécommunication sur les marchés existants et émergeants.

Le siège social de Performance Technologies se trouve à Rochester, dans l'Ã‰tat de New York. Des installations d'ingénierie supplémentaires se trouvent à San Diego et San Luis Obispo, en Californie ainsi qu'à Kanata, en Ontario, au Canada.

Ã‰noncés prospectifs

La loi Private Securities Litigation Reform Act de 1995 offre une << règle refuge >> pour certains énoncés prospectifs. Ce communiqué de presse contient des énoncés prospectifs qui reflètent les opinions actuelles de l'entreprise concernant des événements et des performances financières futurs au sens de l'article 27A de la Securities Act de 1933 et de l'article 21E de la Securities Exchange Act de 1934, et est sujet aux dispositions desdits articles. Les résultats d'exploitation futurs de l'entreprise sont sujets à divers risques et incertitudes, peuvent s'avérer considérablement différents de ceux évoqués dans les énoncés prospectifs et peuvent Ãªtre influencés par divers facteurs et tendances hors du contrôle de l'entreprise. Ces risques et incertitudes comprennent, entre autres facteurs, des conditions commerciales et économiques générales, des changements technologiques rapides accompagnés de fréquentes présentations de nouveaux produits, de pressions de la concurrence, la dépendance de clients essentiels, l'incapacité à estimer les flux de commande des clients, des fluctuations des résultats trimestriels et annuels, la confiance en un petit nombre de fournisseurs tiers, des limitations des accords et de la capacité de fabrication de l'entreprise, la protection de la technologie exclusive de l'entreprise, la dépendance d'un personnel essentiel, des changements survenus dans des estimations critiques de comptabilité, des déficiences potentielles en rapport avec la bonne volonté et les investissements, des réglementations étrangères et des faiblesses matérielles potentielles au sein du contrôle interne du rapport financier. En outre, au cours de périodes économiques faibles ou incertaines, la visibilité des clients se détériore entraînant ainsi des retards dans la passation de leurs commandes. Ces facteurs ont souvent pour résultat qu'une importante partie des recettes de l'entreprise provient de commandes effectuées au cours d'un trimestre et expédiées le dernier mois du mÃªme trimestre. Les énoncés prospectifs doivent Ãªtre lus conjointement aux déclarations financières consolidées ayant fait l'objet d'un audit, les remarques qui s'y rapportent, les facteurs de risque et les discussions et l'analyse des conditions et des résultats financiers de l'activité de l'entreprise par la direction au 31 décembre 2007, tels que contenus dans le rapport annuel de l'entreprise sur formulaire 10-K et d'autres documents enregistrés auprès de la Securities and Exchange Commission.

Les noms des sociétés réelles, des produits ou des services peuvent Ãªtre des marques commerciales, des marques déposées ou des marques de services de leurs propriétaires respectifs aux Ã‰tats-Unis et/ou dans d'autres pays.

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Performance Technologies

Will Smith, directeur des communications marketing, Performance Technologies, au +1-585-256-0200, wjs@pt.com

FCC Policy on Wireless Termination Fees Better Than Inconsistent State Regulation, Verizon SaysCompany Executive Tom Tauke Lists Suggestions of Customers and Consumer Organizations at FCC Hearing on ETFs

WASHINGTON, June 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon told the Federal Communications Commission Thursday (June 12) that both consumers and the competitive wireless industry would fare better under an FCC-set national policy on early termination fees (ETFs) than under the confusing patchwork of inconsistent regulations and legislation being proposed in numerous states.

Testifying before FCC commissioners at a hearing on the fees consumers agree to pay if they terminate a cellular phone contract early, Tom Tauke, Verizon executive vice president of public affairs, policy and communications, said the wireless marketplace is functioning well and that his company acted early to expand consumers' options.

"The bottom line is this: We listened to consumer concerns, and adjusted our policies," Tauke said. "Customers can choose to purchase products and services with or without contracts that feature early termination fees based on their individual needs. And they have many choices -- both from Verizon Wireless and our competitors -- to meet their wireless needs."

But, given the alternative of inconsistent state regulations, he suggested a list of ETF-related changes -- many of which Verizon has already adopted -- for FCC consideration, if the agency plans to take action.

"Faced with the prospect of multiple state policies on this issue, Verizon believes that appropriate federal action to establish a national policy is preferable," Tauke said. "In an attempt to address consumer concerns about ETFs and to avoid confusion about multiple policies, we suggest that the commission consider adopting a set of national guidelines for ETFs for wireless services to ensure that consumers nationwide have the benefit of a consistent set of standards governing ETFs."

But he warned that any rules "not be overly prescriptive" and that the FCC "should be careful that the rules about ETFs not have the unintended consequence of taking one of the most popular consumer options off the table." That option is customers' ability to choose a term contract to avoid potentially higher upfront costs.

"Verizon Wireless offers our customers a number of payment-plan options to meet their communications needs, some with ETFs and some without," Tauke said. "Our experience is that -- whether it's the convenience of pricing stability, bundled services, or the discounted rate on the newest devices or services -- many customers prefer the benefits of one- or two-year contracts that feature ETFs."

Customers who don't want bundled services or a contract and value flexibility instead can buy a wireless device at a retail store and connect it to a network provider that supports the device, or choose a service provider with a pay-as-you-go option. "Some options feature contracts, others do not," Tauke said. "Regardless, it is the consumer who chooses, and all of those choices are the result of consumers telling the marketplace what options work best for them."

Tauke said customers and consumer groups had suggested a number of ideas, some of which have been adopted already by Verizon: reasonable ETFs: complete and proactive presentation of information about ETFs; opt-out or trial periods for new contracts; pro-rated ETFs; and no ETFs for contract renewals, unless there is additional economic benefit, such as a new device.

"While we continue to question the necessity of all of these provisions, we nevertheless believe that an FCC-adopted national policy for wireless ETFs that is consistent with this framework is workable for the wireless industry, and Verizon is prepared to support such a policy," Tauke said.

Verizon

CONTACT: David Fish, +1-202-515-2514, david.m.fish@verizon.com

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

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National Lighting Firm Signs $4.22 Million Volume Purchase Agreement With Sunovia

SARASOTA, Fla., June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sunovia Energy Technologies, Inc. (NASD OTC Bulletin Board: SUNV) is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement to provide LED lighting solutions to the Varon Group (http://www.varonlighting.com/). The Volume Purchase Agreement calls for Sunovia to develop LED lighting components and products for the companies of the Varon Group, including Beacon Products and Precision Lighting. Sunovia will deliver the initial 2,000 units in July 2008.

Sunovia's systems integration and engineering teams completed the development of the initial EvoLucia(TM) LED lighting products earlier this year, and formally presented the units to the lighting industry during the Light Fair Conference in Las Vegas in May, 2008. Sunovia is currently working to complete additional LED integrations, and expects to have them available to the market during the third quarter of 2008.

"The companies of the Varon Group have earned a reputation of providing world-class lighting products to their customers, and it is now our responsibility to assist in the perpetuation of this well deserved distinction," stated Bob Fugerer, president and CTO of Sunovia. "I believe that this agreement is a validation of our technical designs and is a key step in our goal to become a primary systems integrator and components provider to the global LED lighting markets," added Fugerer.

About Sunovia Energy Technologies, Inc.

Sunovia is a Sarasota, Fla.-based renewable energy and energy conservation company that is developing an advanced and cost-effective cadmium telluride (CdTe) solar cell technology. Sunovia is also the owner of the energy-efficient LED lighting product line, EvoLucia(TM). The EvoLucia(TM) brand is CE, FCC, TUV and IP23 regulatory approved, and is now marketed worldwide.

Sunovia owns a significant equity interest in Illinois-based EPIR Technologies, Inc. (http://www.epir.com/), one of the most advanced IR sensor and IR imaging companies in the world. EPIR's knowledge, experience and expertise in the growth of CdTe, HgCdTe and other II-VI semiconductors equal or exceed any other company in the world. Their prowess in this area is unmatched and has been endorsed by the award of unprecedented congressional funds for the development of a manufacturing capability for CdTe on Si and the award of a patent for growing CdTe directly on a Si readout integrated circuit. EPIR and Sunovia have a network of close collaborative relationships with the major Defense Department and industrial labs involved in IR detection and imaging, including the Army Research Laboratory, the Night Vision Electronic Sensors Directorate, BAE Systems, and other laboratories around the world.

Sunovia Energy's Web site is located at http://www.sunoviaenergy.com/. Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are available online at http://www.sec.gov/. The Sunovia Energy logo is a registered service mark of Sunovia Energy Technologies, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Sunovia Energy products and services are provided by Sunovia Energy Technologies, Inc. EPIR Technologies, Inc.'s Web site is located at http://www.epir.com/.

Forward-Looking Statement

Some of the statements made by Sunovia in this press release are forward- looking in nature. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements. Sunovia believes that its primary risk factors include, but are not limited to: development and maintenance of strategic acquisitions; domestic and international acceptance of our product lines; defending our intellectual property and proprietary rights; development of new products and services that meet customer demands and generate acceptable margins; successfully completing commercial testing of new technologies and systems to support new products and services; and attracting and retaining qualified management and other personnel. Additional information concerning these and other important factors can be found within Sunovia's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Statements in this press release should be evaluated in light of these important factors.

Sunovia Energy Technologies, Inc.

CONTACT: Craig Hall, +1-941-751-6800, craig.hall@sunoviaenergy.com, of
Sunovia Energy Technologies Inc.

Web site: http://www.sunoviaenergy.com/
http://www.varonlighting.com/
http://www.epir.com/

Beijing Youth Development Foundation Receives US$27,000 Contribution From AT&TDisadvantaged Children Will Have Access to Enhanced Learning Environment

BEIJING, June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. announced today a US$27,000 (approximately RMB 189,000) contribution to Beijing Youth Development Foundation (BYDF) to support the education of disadvantaged children in China. BYDF is a charity that aims to improve educational conditions and provide financial aid for needy students in China.

Established in 1994, BYDF has built more than 300 schools in 30 provinces, cities and autonomous regions in China. It has also provided financial aid to more than 70,000 needy primary and secondary school students, as well as more than 6,000 university undergraduates.

The contribution from AT&T will be used to fund BYDF's upcoming project to equip Wang Tuan Town Dong Tan Primary School with a better learning environment and improved facilities. The school is located at Wang Tuan Town, Tongxin County, Ningxia Province. It is the only school in this suburban area and provides educational needs for children from several hundred villages within a radius of four kilometers. Its existing classrooms and facilities cannot accommodate the growing number of students. With AT&T's contribution, a new classroom and washroom will be built, and existing facilities will be renovated.

"With the rapid growth of the national economy, the Chinese government has increased its investment in and support of educational initiatives," said Chen Shu Hui, chief officer of Beijing Youth Development Foundation. "There are still some poverty areas that could do with more support. We hope more and more enterprises will follow AT&T's example to help children in underprivileged areas complete their education and realize their potential."

Sainti Li, AT&T Greater China Group general manager, commented that AT&T was committed to helping charitable organizations create improved learning opportunities and to meeting the needs of diverse communities around the world. "We are delighted to be working with the Beijing Youth Development Foundation to provide students with a better learning environment. We commend the foundation for its efforts, and we look forward to watching the students reach their full potential in the new and improved facilities."

About Beijing Youth Development Foundation

Established in 1994, Beijing Youth Development Foundation is a charity organization which is aimed at improving the education conditions and providing financial aid for the needy students in China. It also provides medical and living aid for the needy youth and enforces environmental protection education. For more information, please visit http://www.bjydf.cn/.

About Philanthropy at AT&T

AT&T Inc. is committed to advancing education, strengthening communities and improving lives. Through its philanthropic initiatives and partnerships, AT&T supports projects that create learning opportunities; promote academic and economic achievement; and address community needs. In 2007, AT&T contributed more than $164 million through corporate-, employee- and AT&T Foundation-giving programs. AT&T and the AT&T Foundation, the corporate philanthropy organization of AT&T, combine more than $1.9 billion of historic charitable commitment to communities across the country.

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. 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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AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Greg Brutus of AT&T, +852 2506 5046, greg.brutus@ap.att.com; or
Patrick Yu, +852 2530 2577, patrick.yu@fleishman.com, for AT&T Inc.

Web site: http://www.att.com/
http://www.bjydf.cn/

NetSuite Enters SAP's Core Market With New On-Demand Vertical Suite for ManufacturersNetSuite Expands Lead in Vertical Suites by Leveraging Core Strength In Wholesale / Distribution to Tackle Demands of Light Manufacturing

SAN MATEO, Calif., June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NetSuite Inc. , a leading vendor of on-demand, integrated business management software suites for the mid-market enterprise and divisions of large companies, today announced a new vertical suite for manufacturing companies. NetSuite for Manufacturers, which includes new functionality for Assembly, Work Order and Bill of Materials, takes aim at SAP's core market and seeks to exploit the prolonged delay of SAP's Business ByDesign product roll-out, providing mid-sized manufacturers with an integrated on-demand solution they can put to work today.

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"NetSuite has been offering vertical suites for the wholesale / distribution industry for a while with a proven track record," said Bruce Richardson, Chief Research Officer, AMR Research. "Manufacturers have been longing for SaaS offerings to build better overall total cost-of-ownership. Until this release from NetSuite, there haven't been any broad SaaS product offerings that include financials, CRM, Ecommerce and manufacturing. The on- demand suite approach-pioneered by NetSuite-could prove to be a major market accelerator."

Today's new release leverages the core strength of the NetSuite Wholesale / Distribution Edition-launched in April 2006-and is a natural progression of NetSuite's leading role in delivering Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) business suites designed to address the specific requirements of vertical industries. NetSuite's offering for manufacturing, initially aimed at the light manufacturing sector, is also the latest example of how NetSuite's SaaS-based business management technology has evolved to address more complex processes in industries long dominated by on-premise vendors such as SAP. The company's rapid move into manufacturing comes at a difficult time for SAP, as they have struggled to deliver their own on-demand offering, Business ByDesign, to address customer requirements in their core market. NetSuite for Manufacturers now gives SAP customers and others an option they can purchase and deploy without delay. For more information about NetSuite for Manufacturers, please visit http://www.netsuite.com/manufacturing.

Manufacturers Have Varying Challenges

Light manufacturing businesses typically overlap with wholesale / distribution and span a huge spectrum of categories from apparel to furniture to small electronics. Regardless of which category a light manufacturer is in, the challenge has always been the management of the bill of materials, assembly build and work order process for both production orders that add to general stock levels, as well as special orders built uniquely for one customer. Software traditionally used by mid-market light manufacturing companies encompasses dozens of on-premise silo applications-one for accounting, one for customer relationship management, one for work orders, one for inventory management, one for warehouse management. The list goes on. This fragmented approach can add large IT cost, introduce a high rate of errors throughout the business process, provides little visibility on available-to-promise inventory, and decrease business efficiency and accuracy.

Enterprise Power at Lower Total Cost-of-Ownership

NetSuite for Manufacturers provides companies with essential visibility into the key build processes that light manufacturers need to compete effectively in the market. Since NetSuite's delivery model is SaaS and all functionality and data is within one system, the total-cost-of-ownership is greatly reduced and light manufacturers gain the following benefits:

-- Greater insight into production processes - from inventory, to assembly, to demand based replenishment; -- Real-time visibility throughout the entire organization - from sales to warehouse operations to invoicing; -- Minimal integration hassle - NetSuite provides one system to manage the end-to-end business life-cycle; -- Cost savings - reduced IT costs, reduced labor costs and reduced errors; -- Reduced risk - instant information can help reduce time to respond to change; -- Stay competitive in the ever competitive global economy for light manufacturers. Powerful Functionality Key to Light Manufacturers

NetSuite adds a myriad of important functionality that is key to running a light manufacturing business. The new features unveiled today include:

-- Assembly Management - building on NetSuite's core strength in inventory and warehouse management, assembly items have been extended specifically for light manufacturers which enable companies to more effectively manage component quantities and multi-level assemblies. Assemblies are closely tied with work orders and allow for multi-level assemblies to be built one level at a time, or all at once. -- Work Orders - new work order capabilities allow light manufacturers to readily manage the build process for production work orders to replenish standing inventory levels of finished goods or special order work orders built to exact specifications for a particular customer. For example, a furniture light manufacturer may have standard sized wood or glass-top dining tables they build on an on-going basis, but they may also offer custom-sized dining tables as a special order for individual customers. -- Bill of Materials (BOM) - any build process requires a bill of materials that outlines what components are required to successfully build the finished good. BOMs are tightly coupled with both assemblies and work orders and cover the components required for a single assembly plus all the components required by a particular work order. Assembly instructions can also be included in the printable BOM in PDF format. -- Demand-Based Inventory Replenishment - light manufacturers can now dynamically set re-order points and preferred stock-levels for both components of assemblies as well as finished goods based on a variety of factors including average lead time, historical or seasonal sales demand, and number of days from supply to stock. Work orders drive the demand for components as they are completed, thereby automating the replenishment of source materials and components.

"Today's launch of NetSuite for Manufacturers validates our strong commitment to vertical industries by delivering functionality designed to drive greater efficiencies and competitiveness," said Mini Peiris, NetSuite's VP of Product Marketing. "NetSuite enables manufacturers to automate complex business processes without the cost and complexity of cobbling together multiple business applications, and numerous spreadsheets. As a result, customers can stop wasting precious resources and start focusing on increasing customer service levels, cutting costs, and growing their businesses."

Pricing and Availability

NetSuite for Manufacturers is available now at $999 per month and $99 per user per month.

For more information about NetSuite Inc., please visit http://www.netsuite.com/.

NOTE: NetSuite and the NetSuite logo are registered service marks of NetSuite Inc.

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NetSuite Developer Partners Leverage Power of NetSuite Business Operating System to Meet Needs of ManufacturersOmnify Software, Configure One, SPS Commerce and SuiteCommerce Extend NetSuite Using NS-BOS to Provide Product Lifecycle Management, Configurators, EDI Gateway

SAN MATEO, Calif., June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NetSuite Inc. , a leading vendor of on-demand, integrated business management software suites for the mid-market enterprise and divisions of large companies, today announced the latest product extensions to NetSuite built by NetSuite developer partners using the NetSuite Business Operating System (NS- BOS). These new ISV-built solutions are focused on meeting the specific needs of manufacturing companies and the availability of these solutions was timed to coincide with today's unveiling of NetSuite for Manufacturers (please see separate product news announcement). The NetSuite ISV partners include Omnify Software, Configure One, SuiteCommerce, and SPS Commerce. For more information about NS-BOS, please visit http://www.netsuite.com/NS-BOS.

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"These partners illustrate the power and flexibility of NetSuite's platform," said Per Jacobsen, NetSuite's Vice President of Product Management. "Whether building new vertical solutions, or extending, customizing, and delivering specific industry processes, the NS-BOS development platform enables our partners to focus their energy on building their solutions and business, and not on delivery. This helps them to rapidly expand into increasingly dynamic and vertical markets with best-of-breed functionality."

In today's dynamic market, companies require solutions designed for their specific business. At the same time, ISVs and developers are looking to transition their applications to Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) to reduce infrastructure costs and allow customers to take advantage of the numerous benefits that SaaS applications offer. NS-BOS delivers the SaaS development platform that addresses these two growing market trends. By building on and extending the core of NetSuite, NS-BOS increases ISVs speed-to-market. This is because every vertical application can interact with and leverage the core ERP / CRM / Ecommerce functionality of NetSuite and related data managed by the suite. This way, developers can focus on their vertical differentiation rather than spending time on "horizontal" functionality such as quote or order management.

Omnify Software, Configure One, SuiteCommerce, and SPS Commerce are a few of the many NetSuite ISVs and VARs who are taking advantage of the power of NS-BOS to offer industry-specific solutions that span a range of applications- from product lifecycle management to configurator-based quoting and sales. The following are highlights of their most recent NetSuite-based solutions:

Omnify Software (http://www.omnifysoft.com/) -- Delivers a business-ready Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution that offers visibility into the entire product development process by providing a single, secure location to manage the product record including: component data, bill of material, engineering change, documentation, project, quality/CAPA, training records, and compliance information.

"Becoming a member of the NetSuite BOS Developer Program bolsters Omnify's commitment to partnering with complementary technology vendors," said David Whitney, vice president of strategic sales for Omnify Software, based in Andover, Mass. "Integration between Omnify and NetSuite benefits manufacturing customers by automating the flow of product information between Omnify and NetSuite to eliminate manual data entry, improve change management processes and ensure that manufacturing always receives current and accurate product data."

Configure One (http://www.configureone.com/) -- Designed for manufacturing companies who produce highly configurable or customized products, such as in assemble-to-order or engineer-to-order environments. The solution prevents the selection of incompatible options, enabling a guided-selling process with images and help links while allowing the dynamic creation of bills of material based on pre-defined rules.

"Our product and NetSuite complement each other very nicely, and we're excited about becoming a NS-BOS Developer Partner," said Mike McDonnell, Vice President of Product Development for Configure One, based in Oak Brook, Illinois and Essex, England (UK). "Manufacturing companies such as Satcom Resources can now create configurations and proposals within NetSuite using our Concept Product Configurator and readily convert the proposals to a NetSuite sales order once the business is won. In addition, Concept can also automatically create new items and generate bills of material on-the-fly, all within NetSuite."

SuiteCommerce (http://www.suitecommerce.com/) -- Delivers an online product configurator allowing manufacturers to let their customers self-service order more complex products online. In addition, SuiteCommerce delivers a set of NS-BOS based advanced Ecommerce capabilities, including product reviews and integrated Google Analytics.

"By leveraging the NS-BOS platform, we've been able to rapidly build a broad range of advanced ecommerce applications useful to manufacturers, who increasingly require a direct web connection to their channels and customers," said Diego Terra, CEO of SuiteCommerce, based in Miami, Fla. "Relying upon NS- BOS allows our company to focus on building our business and not delivery."

SPS Commerce (http://www.spscommerce.com/) -- Offers market-leading B2B integration & EDI outsourcing services for seamless connections to supply chain trading partners. NetSuite solutions, including NetSuite for Manufacturers, are pre-wired for SPS' network of more than 1,200 trading partner relationships. SPS integrates trading partner information with NetSuite's order management, fulfillment and promised delivery dates to the customer. These streamlined communications help manage manufacturing production flow, providing end-to-end visibility from raw material delivery to finished goods.

"Manufacturers are looking to streamline their systems while improving their ability to support and sell products to their customers," said David Novak, Executive Vice President of Business Development at SPS Commerce. "The strategic partnership between NetSuite and SPS Commerce has delivered an integrated on-demand solution that enables manufacturers to meet the complex and growing requirements of trading partners using NetSuite. This one-system approach, made possible with NS-BOS, helps make trading partner communications more accurate, timely and automated."

NS-BOS Momentum

Since its launch in February 2008, NS-BOS has attracted more than 1,000 ISVs and developers, who have created over 60 applications, built on NetSuite, across 15 vertical application areas. NetSuite Business Operating System (NS- BOS) delivers a platform for customization and vertical application creation that includes:

-- Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Infrastructure -- Third parties developing applications on NS-BOS will host those applications on NetSuite's multi-tenant, on-demand architecture. -- Complete Suite -- By including the NetSuite application within the NS- BOS application development environment, developers can embed the industry-leading ERP / CRM / Ecommerce suite within their applications. -- SuiteFlex -- For development and customization specific to a single customer or an entire industry using everything from point-and-click tools to SuiteScript programming language -- based on industry standard JavaScript -- for the development of new applications that run within the NetSuite environment. -- SuiteScript D-Bug -- The first Platform-as-a-Service code debugger enables real-time code validation and testing against the complete NetSuite application, enabling faster iterative development. -- SuiteBundler -- Breakthrough technology which allows for the delivery of ISV-built vertical solutions to SaaS customers in a packaged, repeatable manner -- just select and inject -- eliminating time- consuming, error prone overhead costs of re-coding. For more information about NetSuite Inc., please visit http://www.netsuite.com/.

NOTE: NetSuite and the NetSuite logo are registered service marks of NetSuite Inc.

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

Axtel Consolidates Presence in the State of Tamaulipas; Commences Operations in Nuevo Laredo- Nuevo Laredo is the fifth city in the state of Tamaulipas where AXTEL provides services- AXTEL will invest approximately US$20 million over the next five years

SAN PEDRO GARZA GARCIA, Mexico, June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Axtel, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: AXTELCPO; OTC Bulletin Board: AXTLY) ("AXTEL"), a fixed-line integrated telecommunications company in Mexico, announced today the commencement of operations in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, AXTEL's second new city in 2008.

The second-largest fixed-telecommunications services company in Mexico now provides telephony, Internet, data and advanced telecommunications solutions in 29 cities throughout the country. Within the state of Tamaulipas, AXTEL already provides services in Ciudad Victoria, Matamoros, Reynosa and Tampico (including neighboring Ciudad Madero and Altamira).

During the inaugural ceremony, Mr. Ramon Garza Barrios, Mayor of Nuevo Laredo, made the initial AXTEL call. After the call, Andres Velazquez Romero, AXTEL's Mass and Business Markets Executive Director, announced that AXTEL will invest approximately US$20 million in Nuevo Laredo over the next 5 years.

AXTEL's initial network deployment covers 95% of Nuevo Laredo's population, offering integrated telecommunications services to residential and business customers, as well as financial institutions and government entities. In Nuevo Laredo, the Company will furnish carrier-class telecommunications services using a comprehensive portfolio of technological solutions including WiMAX, a new IP-based voice and data wireless technology designed to deliver voice and data solutions, under fixed, portable, nomadic and mobile environments.

"AXTEL's 2008 geographic expansion plan, which includes the addition of Nuevo Laredo, demonstrates AXTEL's solid financial and operating conditions. The Company's commitment towards high-quality and customer-oriented services positions AXTEL as the best alternative for voice and data telecommunications services in Mexico," stated Antonio de Nigris Sada, AXTEL's Northern Region Director.

AXTEL, a listed company in Mexico's Stock Exchange since December 2005, reported 965 thousand lines in service and 111 thousand Internet subscribers as of the end of the first quarter 2008.

About AXTEL

AXTEL is a Mexican telecommunications company that provides local and long distance telephony, broadband Internet, data and built-to-suit communications solutions in 29 cities and long distance telephone services to business and residential customers in over 200 cities. AXTEL provides telecommunications services using a suite of technologies including FWA, WiMAX, copper, fiber optic, point to multipoint radios and traditional point to point microwave access, among others.

AXTELCPO trades on the Mexican Stock Exchange and is part of the IPC Index. AXTEL's American Depositary Shares are eligible for trading in The PORTAL Market, a subsidiary of the NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc.

Visit AXTEL's Investor Relations Center at http://www.axtel.com.mx/ Forward-Looking Statements

This document contains certain forward-looking statements regarding the future events or the future financial performance of AXTEL that are made pursuant to the safe harbor for forward-looking statements provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements reflect management's current views with respect to future events or financial performance and are based on management's current assumptions and information currently available and they are not guarantees of the Company's future performance. The timing of certain events and actual results could differ materially from those projected or contemplated by the forward-looking statements due to a number of factors including, but not limited to, those inherent to operating in a highly regulated industry, strong competition, commercial and financial execution, economic conditions, among others.

For additional information, please contact: Investor Relations Adrian de los Santos IR@axtel.com.mx

Axtel, S.A.B. de C.V.

CONTACT: Investor Relations, Adrian de los Santos, Axtel,
IR@axtel.com.mx

Web site: http://www.axtel.com.mx/

STMicroelectronics Introduces STM8S Microcontrollers, Bringing Advanced 8-bit Core and Platform Scalability to Industrial ApplicationsNew robust and reliable 8-bit MCU family combines STM8 processing power, on-chip true EEPROM, software and pin-out compatibility, plus peripherals common to families including the STM32

GENEVA, June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- STMicroelectronics , a world leader in microcontrollers, has added new 8-bit MCUs using its next-generation STM8 core, by introducing the STM8S family specified for the industrial temperature range. The new MCUs combine the core's high speed, performance and code efficiency with versatile peripherals, including a number of specific features for robustness and reliability. Integrated memory, including true EEPROM, simplifies emulation. The STM8S family lowers system cost and development time and increases performance in industrial and appliance applications.

The 8-bit STM8 core has a 32-bit memory interface and three-stage pipeline, achieving 20 MIPS peak processing performance at 24MHz. A stack pointer and 16-bit index registers enhance manipulation of tables, and the core's 16 Mbytes of linear memory address space streamlines paging operations above 64 Kbytes. In addition, improvements to stack-pointer operations, supplemental addressing modes and new instructions boost support for C programming and real-time performance to increase code density and processor efficiency.

"The 32-bit STM32 and 8-bit STM8 families are the foundations on which our microcontroller portfolio will grow, to address the majority of current and future market needs," said Jim Nicholas, General Manager of ST's Microcontroller Division. "This new STM8 family of 8-bit microcontrollers ticks all the boxes, in terms of performance, peripherals and reliability, to offer a leading-edge solution for industrial and appliance applications."

Alongside the advantages of the STM8 core, the STM8S family includes large on-chip Flash memory with variants from 4 Kbytes to 128 Kbytes. The integrated EEPROM delivers performance comparable to external EEPROM, with real-time read-while-write capability and minimum 300,000 write-cycle durability.

Developers using the STM8S family can take advantage of software and package-in-package compatibility within the family, as well as peripheral compatibility throughout ST's MCU families including the 32-bit STM32 series. This compatibility promotes platform design and provides access to a large catalog of functions including 16-bit advanced control timers with configurable modes, capture/compare functions, PWM controllers, and interfaces including U(S)ARTs, SPI, I2C and CAN 2.0B. Other integrated features save footprint and component count in industrial applications, including an accurate internal 16MHz RC oscillator saving the need for an external clock source, Power On Reset (POR) and Brown-Out Reset (BOR) eliminating external reset circuitry, and high current-injection immunity saving the need for external protection.

In addition to specific features for reliability and robustness, such as dual independent watchdogs, a clock security system, complementary copy of configuration option bytes, and EMS reset, the STM8S family also includes in-application programming and in-circuit programming, as well as single-wire debug using the industry's most advanced in-circuit-debugging module. In addition, four low-power modes help developers implement responsive power management schemes in applications such as home appliances and personal-care equipment, battery-operated devices, power tools, HVAC equipment, motor controllers and circuit breakers. The supply voltage range from 3.0V to 5.5V also simplifies development and eases upgrading of legacy designs.

The STM8S development environment supports high-end emulators that include complex functions such as code profiling and coverage, as well as low-cost debugging tools offering free IDEs and free 16-Kbyte versions of C compilers. Numerous reference examples in firmware, together with a dedicated library compliant to class B of the IEC60335 standard, are included to help developers meet the certification process for new safety regulations.

The STM8S family is available in a wide range of package styles including 32-pin to 80-pin LQFPs, 20-pin to 48-pin QFNs and a 20-pin TSSOP. Prices begin at less than $1.00 in the LQFP32 package with 32 Kbytes of on-chip Flash, in quantities of 10,000 pieces. The STM8S family is currently sampling to lead customers -- wider sample availability will follow shortly.

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

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

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

Comcast Cable's Eastern Division, Cell Phones for Soldiers and ReCellular Team Up to Connect Troops With Their Families This Father's Day and Year-RoundCell Phones for Soldiers to Turn Donated Phones Into 18 Million Calling Card Minutes for U.S. Troops

OAKS, Pa., June 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Comcast Cable's Eastern Division announced a partnership with Cell Phones for Soldiers to make it easier for service members overseas to call home without calling collect. Comcast has collected nearly 300 older cell phones from employees throughout its Eastern Division, and has committed to donating up to 1,200 within the first year of the partnership. The phones will be sent to ReCellular, which pays Cell Phones for Soldiers for each donated phone -- enough to provide an hour of talk time in pre-paid calling cards to soldiers abroad.

The Cell Phones for Soldiers program works to turn old cell phones into more than 18 million minutes of prepaid calling cards for U.S. troops stationed overseas. To do so, Cell Phones for Soldiers expects to collect 25,000 cell phones each month through a network of more than 10,000 collection sites across the country.

"Comcast is pleased to help provide opportunities for service members overseas to stay connected with their friends and families during special occasions like Father's Day and throughout the year," said Michael Doyle, president of Comcast Cable's Eastern Division and founder of CN8, The Comcast Network. "Comcast employs hundreds of veterans and service members throughout its footprint, and we are pleased to add this to our growing roster of public service programs and initiatives to support troop members and their families."

Cell Phones for Soldiers was founded by teenagers Robbie and Brittany Bergquist from Norwell, Mass., with $21 of their own money. Since then, the registered 501c3 non-profit organization has raised almost $2 million in donations and distributed more than 500,000 prepaid calling cards to soldiers serving overseas.

"Cell Phones for Soldiers started as a small way to show our family's appreciation for the men and women who have sacrificed the day-to-day contact with their own families to serve in the U.S. armed forces," said the teens' father, Bob Bergquist. "Over the past few years, we have been overwhelmed by the generosity of others -- but as more troops continue to serve overseas and for longer assignments, there is a continuing and growing need to expand our efforts."

Through increased fundraising efforts, the Bergquist family hopes to raise more than $9 million in the next five years to fund new programs, such as providing video phones and prepaid service to allow soldiers abroad to see and speak with their families on a regular basis.

"Americans will replace an estimated 130 million cell phones this year," said Mike Newman, vice president of ReCellular. "The majority of these phones either discarded or stuffed in a drawer -- most people don't realize that the small sacrifice of donating their unwanted phones can have a tremendous benefit for a worthy cause like Cell Phones for Soldiers."

Approximately half of the phones ReCellular processes are reconditioned and resold to wholesale companies in more than 40 countries around the world. Phones and components that cannot be refurbished are dismantled and recycled to reclaim materials. This year alone, ReCellular expects to recycle one million pounds of scrap phones and accessories, and it works with recycling partners to reclaim materials from virtually every component donated, including:

-- Gold, silver and platinum from circuit boards -- Copper wiring from phone chargers -- Nickel, iron, cadmium and lead from battery packs -- Plastic from phone cases and accessories -- Paper and cardboard from shipping materials used for donations

ReCellular has supported more than 2,000 national and local charities since pioneering its Charity Cell Phone Donation Program. In 2007 ReCellular raised $8 million for charities such as Cell Phones for Soldiers.

"One of the founding principles of ReCellular is to build a successful business that is both socially and environmentally responsible," added Newman. "It is a great honor and privilege to support such a worthy and inspiring effort as the Bergquists' Cell Phones for Soldiers, and we are delighted to see companies like Comcast joining in the campaign."

Partnering with Cell Phones for Soldiers is just one of the many ways Comcast shows its support for America's troops. From signature "Get Local" programs like Troop Greetings ON DEMAND, a service that allows military personnel stationed overseas to send special holiday greetings to their loved ones back home, to military-focused investments, volunteerism and programming, Comcast helps connect service members and their families to what matters most in their lives. Most recently, Comcast's Eastern Division made military service graduations from the Air Force, Naval Academy and West Point available to its Digital Cable subscribers through its Local Video ON DEMAND service, allowing customers to watch at their own convenience from home, with the ability to pause, fast-forward and rewind.

Visit http://www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com/ for more information, including a list of donation and collection sites across the country.

About Comcast

Headquartered in Philadelphia, Comcast Cable is a division of Comcast Corporation (http://www.comcast.com/), the nation's leading provider of entertainment, information and communications products and services. With 24.7 million cable customers, 14.1 million high-speed Internet customers and 5.2 million voice customers, Comcast is principally involved in the development, management and operation of broadband cable systems and in the delivery of programming content.

Comcast's Eastern Division serves almost 5.4 million customers along the New York to DC corridor, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Washington, DC, Virginia and North Carolina. The Eastern Division also founded and manages CN8, The Comcast Network, one of the nation's largest and most honored regional 24-hour diversified television networks, seen by more than nine million homes on the East Coast. The Eastern Division employs approximately 18,000 people and is based in Oaks, Pennsylvania.

About Cell Phones for Soldiers

Cell Phones for Soldiers was created by Brittany & Robbie Bergquist of Norwell MA. After reading a story about a soldier who ran up a huge phone bill calling home from Iraq, these two teenagers decided to help out. They started by opening an account with $21.00 of their own money. They are collecting cash donations and old cell phones. The cell phones are recycled for cash and the proceeds are used to buy prepaid calling cards for our soldiers serving in the Middle East. Cell Phones For Soldiers is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Their efforts have motivated people and businesses around the country to donate to this worthy cause. Their goal is to provide every US soldier with a way to call home for free. For more information, please visit http://www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com/

About ReCellular Inc.

With offices in the United States, Hong Kong, and Brazil, ReCellular Inc. is the world's foremost collector, reseller and recycler of used wireless phones and accessories. We provide solutions for the collection, reuse and recycling of used personal electronics that generate financial return for our partners, quality products for our customers, funding for charity organizations, and protection of the environment. Corporate and wholesale information is available at http://www.recellular.com/. Consumer information, including the Cell Phone Data Eraser(TM) tool and charity fundraising information, is available at http://www.wirelessrecycling.com/.

Comcast

CONTACT: Jaye Linnen of Comcast, +1-301-625-3512,
Jaye_linnen@cable.comcast.com; or Bob Bergquist of Cell Phones for Soldiers,
+1-781-588-2608, bob@cellphonesforsoldiers.com; or Monte Doran of ReCellular,
+1-248-644-0800, ext. 255, mdoran@clearblue.biz

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http://www.wirelessrecycling.com/

March Networks Corporation (the "Company") - Notice of Cancellation of AIM Listing

OTTAWA, June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Company hereby notifies that, following a review of the Company's AIM listing by its Board, the Company has decided to cancel the admission of its common shares to trading on AIM with effect from 7.00 a.m. BST on 11 July 2008 (the "Cancellation Date"). The last trading day on AIM will be 10 July 2008.

Given the Company's Canadian focused shareholder base, the Board concluded that the additional costs incurred in maintaining a second listing on AIM were inappropriate. Due to the relatively low number of the Company's shareholders holding shares on the Depositary Interest register and the low volume of trading in shares on AIM, when compared with the regulatory and financial commitment required to maintain an AIM listing, the Board of the Company considers it in the best interests of the Company to seek a cancellation of its shares from trading on AIM. The relatively low profile of the Company on AIM, together with its low level of trading and the costs and inconveniences associated with an AIM listing, result in the Board's opinion that such a listing cannot be justified.

The Company will still be maintaining its listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") and shareholders wishing to trade the Company's Common Shares after the Cancellation Date will be able to do so through that market. Shareholders should not therefore be materially prejudiced by the proposed cancellation of the AIM listing.

Depositary Interest holders should, within 90 days of receiving notice from the Company's UK transfer agents Computershare Investor Services PLC ("Computershare") of the termination of the Depositary Agreement, submit in the normal manner a "CREST Withdrawal form" and notify Computershare how they wish to deal with their shares. If the shares are to be held through a CDS Broker you will need to supply the CDS Deposit Reference of your agent in Canada.

Upon cancellation of the AIM listing, your Depositary Interests will be transferred into a certificated holding unless you have submitted a CREST Withdrawal form as mentioned above.

We encourage you to migrate your holding from AIM/Crest to TSX as soon as practical.

Shareholders are advised to consult their stockbroker, bank manager, solicitor, accountant or other independent professional adviser for the procedure to follow to transmit their shares to the Canadian shareholder register, or to contact Computershare Investor Services PLC, the Pavillions, Bridgwater Road, Bristol BS13 8AE, United Kingdom, Telephone: +44 (0) 870 702 0000, http://www.computershare.com/ web.queries@computershare.co.uk for the procedure to follow. For those not familiar with the Canadian securities system, public information on the Company can be accessed through http://www.sedar.com/, an independent website on which all regulatory filings must be made.

About March Networks

March Networks(TM) (TSX:MN; AIM:MNW) is a leading provider of intelligent IP video and business analysis applications that enable organizations to reduce losses, mitigate risks and improve security and operational efficiency. The Company's advanced software suite includes enterprise-class video management, powerful analytics and comprehensive managed and professional services. Our software and systems are used by leading financial institutions, retailers, transportation authorities and other organizations in more than 50 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.marchnetworks.com/.

MARCH NETWORKS CORPORATION

CONTACT: Please contact: Peter Wilenius, VP Corporate Development, March
Networks Corporation, (613) 591-8181, pwilenius@marchnetworks.com; Robert
Collins, Evolution Securities Limited, +44 (0)20 7071 4300

Southern Sauce Company, Inc. Acquires Tianjin Shengkai Industrial Technology Development Co., Ltd. and Completes $15 Million Financing

TIANJIN, China, June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Southern Sauce Company, Inc. (the "Company") (BULLETIN BOARD: SOSA.OB) today announced the acquisition on June 9, 2008 of Shen Kun International Limited, a British Virgin Islands corporation which, through Shengkai (Tianjin) Ceramic Valves Co., Ltd., a Chinese company, has a series of contracts with Tianjin Shengkai Industrial Technology Development Co., Ltd., a Chinese company ("Shengkai"), which gives it control over Shengkai's business, personnel and finances as if it were a wholly-owned subsidiary. Shengkai is engaged in the design, manufacturing and sales of ceramic valves, the manufacturing and sales of high-tech ceramic materials, technical consultation and services, and the import and export of ceramic valves and related technologies. Shengkai sells its products in China, North America and the Asia-Pacific region.

On June 11, 2008, the Company also closed a private placement through the sale of Units, consisting of shares of its Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and attached five-year warrants, at a purchase price of $2.5357 per Unit for aggregate gross proceeds of $15 million. The Series A Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible into an aggregate of up to 5,915,526 shares of the Company's common stock at the option of the holders of such Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. The five-year warrants are exercisable at an exercise price of $3.52 per share for a number of shares of common stock equal to 120% of the number of shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (an aggregate of up to 7,098,632 shares of common stock).

Over the past two years, Shengkai's business has shown significant growth with net revenues increasing to $23,124,748 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007 from $13,677,946 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006. Net income was $6,571,802 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007, an increase from $4,173,926 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006.

Mr. Wang Chen, Chief Executive Officer of the Company stated, "The closing of our merger transaction and financing provide us with the capital investment we need to accelerate the growth of Shengkai's business. We plan to use the proceeds from the financing towards the expansion of our existing production capacity as we work to meet the growing demand for our products. We also plan to use the funds towards the research and development of new ceramic products."

About Tianjin Shengkai Industrial Technology Development Co., Ltd.

Shengkai is engaged in the design, manufacturing and sales of ceramic valves, the manufacturing and sales of high-tech ceramic materials, technical consultation and services, and the import and export of ceramic valves and related technologies. These industrial valve products are used by companies in the electric power, petrochemical, metallurgy, and environmental protection industries as high-performance, more durable alternatives to traditional metal valves.

Shengkai develops ceramic products with more than 700 types and specifications in 32 series, under nine categories. Of these, Chinese patents have been obtained for 12 products, and applications for nine more are pending. Shengkai's products have won the title of "National Key New Product" in China four times from 1999-2003 and won a silver medal in the Shanghai International Industry Fair in 2002.

Shengkai's products are sold across China and are exported to North America, and other countries in the Asia-Pacific region, totaling over 300 customers. After a six-year application process, Shengkai became a supplier of China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation in 2005 and a Class A member of the PetroChina Co. Ltd. supply network in 2006.

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AT&T and Nonprofits Launch Educational Campaign to Keep Consumers Safe OnlineCampaign Will Promote Internet Safety Via Studies, Education and Programs for At-Risk Youth

SAN ANTONIO, June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In recognition of National Internet Safety Month, AT&T Inc. today announced a collaboration with nonprofit advocacy organizations to promote a safe online experience for consumers. AT&T also encouraged parents to be involved in their children's online activity, including wireless devices and computers. As the nation's largest broadband and wireless provider, AT&T has a long-standing commitment to protect consumers online and safeguard their Internet experience. The company offers parental controls for various communications modes such as Surf Smart (Internet at home), Wireless Smart (mobile phone), Watch Smart (TV) and Talk Smart (home phone).

"June is an important time of year to raise awareness for consumers about creating a safe online experience," said Brent Olson, AT&T assistant vice president of Public Policy. "With kids out of school and more people spending time online, kids are more likely to be surfing the Internet and keeping track of friends and family on mobile phones and other hand-held devices, both wired and wireless, not to mention the familiar family computer. With today's convergence of technologies, we strongly encourage parents to understand and keep updated on their children's online and mobile phone activities and to educate them about the risks they face online and the measures they can take to protect themselves."

Along with the tools and services that AT&T provides to customers to help keep their families safe, the company is also supporting a number of critical outreach efforts that will help educate parents, children and communities about online safety. AT&T is working with the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI), the Internet Keep Safe Coalition (IKeepSafe), Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) officers and Enough Is Enough to provide the resources and educational opportunities necessary to inform consumers of all ages about the benefits and challenges faced online.

"We've taught our children to be wary of 'stranger danger' on the playground, but their wide use of the Internet and networking sites expands the dangers of a virtual playground that reaches into our homes," said U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean, who sponsored the U.S. House of Representatives resolution designating June as National Internet Safety Month.

AT&T supports FOSI -- an international nonprofit organization committed to providing innovative solutions for family online safety -- who will issue three studies focused on best practices in online safety education.

"FOSI works to promote the best online tools, which include tools for wireless phones with Internet capabilities," said Stephen Balkam, CEO of FOSI. "AT&T is committed to helping consumers and their families implement safe online practices, and their involvement, especially with Wireless Smart Limits, will strengthen our coordinated efforts for family safety."

Later this fall, with support from AT&T, the IKeepSafe coalition and DARE officers will launch an Internet safety program for children that will be provided in schools throughout the country. The online safety program will target children in grades one through five, with an emphasis on cyberbullying for fifth-graders. Programs also will be provided to parents and organizations in these communities.

"It's wonderful to collaborate on this project with AT&T, a company with a long-standing commitment to educate consumers about how to keep safe on the Internet," said Marsali Hancock, president of IKeepSafe. "AT&T is dedicated to reaching consumers with important Internet safety messages every day to protect consumers online and safeguard their Internet experience."

AT&T is also supporting a program through Enough Is Enough, an Internet safety organization dedicated to protecting children and families from the Internet dangers of pornography and sexual predators. The program targets at- risk youth, who have little to no parental supervision and are in an environment that makes them more susceptible to risky online behavior. The pilot program launches in Virginia in the fall, and the national rollout is next year. The organization will also distribute an online safety 101 kit for parents later this year, with tips and instruction from a variety of organizations and companies, including AT&T.

To help consumers have a safer online experience, AT&T offers a full library of supportive Internet safety and security tips and interactive safety games for kids, all available at http://www.att.com/safety. In addition, consumers can go to http://onguardonline.gov/ to review practical tips from the federal government and the technology industry to help them be on guard against Internet fraud, secure their computer and protect their personal information.

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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Microsoft Announces Alliance to Accelerate Consumer-Centered Delivery of Health and Human ServicesConnected HHS Framework will speed service delivery to most-vulnerable citizens.

WASHINGTON, June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today at the Government Health IT Conference & Exhibition an alliance of partners unveiled its work on a comprehensive, multivendor connected health and human services (HHS) technology architecture that is connecting disparate state and jurisdictional human services systems to give providers one comprehensive view into citizen/customer needs. The group supports today's release of version 2.0 of the Microsoft Connected Health and Human Services Framework, which presents a flexible, individual and family-centered approach for addressing the challenges that face HHS agencies, departments and programs as they respond to complex social needs and problems and deliver services to individuals and families in need.

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Launch partners include ACS, Atlanta; Avanade, Seattle; CGI, Fairfax, Va.; EDS, Plano, Texas; ESRI, Redlands, Calif.; Harmony Information Systems, Reston, Va.; IDV Solutions, Lansing, Mich.; MidTech Partners, Centennial, Colo.; Netsmart Technologies, Great River, N.Y.; Nets To Ladders, Austin, Texas; NWN Corp., Waltham, Mass.; Plexis Healthcare Systems, Ashland, Ore.; Saber Government Solutions (an EDS company), Portland, Ore.; Unisys, Blue Bell, Pa.; and VisionWare Ltd., Glasgow, Scotland.

"The extensive engagement of current and future partners in this framework will allow all of our state customers to provide a holistic approach to serving the citizens with whom they are engaging," said Bill O'Leary, executive director of HHS for the U.S. Public Sector at Microsoft Corp. "This group of partners is coming together to put a stake in the ground around connecting information technology and cross-agency processes so citizens are the beneficiaries of top-notch service."

Consumer-Centered HHS

Historically, HHS integration efforts have run into roadblocks, often requiring dramatic restructuring of organizations, ripping out and replacing large investments in technology systems, and transferring data ownership from host agencies. Many HHS agencies, departments and programs are disconnected, both in terms of information technology and internal processes. Multiple legacy systems that support services to the same individuals or families have often been built without reference to each other. Individuals and families, consequently, are forced to traverse programs from different entry points, providing largely the same personal information to receive components of services that address only some of their needs.

In response to these challenges, Microsoft, in working with industry partners and numerous HHS state and federal agencies, noticed the need for a connected HHS framework that links people, information, systems and devices to help expand access to care, improve quality of services and outcomes, and help protect the safety and well-being of clients and the community.

Enabling consumer-centered scenarios across government empowers caseworkers to have a complete case history on the individuals they are servicing. The Connected HHS Framework provides support for a systematic and leveraged road map approach to program enhancements so caseworkers can more rapidly gain insight to the multiprogram interactions that are common to the clients they serve -- not only in HHS, but across other agencies as well including justice, public safety and education, for example. The framework fosters an industry-standards-based shared-services model that facilitates efficient and effective reuse of business and technical functions common across the numerous stand-alone programs representative of state HHS agencies.

Through the new alliance, the group will combine industry-leading applications, information infrastructure and delivery expertise to accelerate the bridging of legacy program silos to better serve state and municipality constituencies across the country. The framework does this by detailing the core infrastructure requirements based on the Windows family of servers, tools and applications for integration, security, collaboration, reporting and analysis.

"While our Connected HHS Alliance partners are committed to the consumer-centered vision and supporting framework of delivering best-in-class shared services and commercial off-the-shelf-based solutions, they are also committed to working with each other as they produce new and consume existing key services required for integrated care," said Kevin Dolan, director of HHS for the U.S. Public Sector Alliance at Microsoft. "We welcome additional partners to join the Connected HHS Alliance to further accelerate this initiative."

Launch members and contribution samplings include the following: -- ACS Government Healthcare Solutions has been meeting the challenges of government healthcare programs for more than 30 years. ACS' revolutionary Informed Health suite of health information exchange and e-health solutions aligns with the Connected HHS Framework and uses Microsoft technology and products. The Patient Data Hub accumulates healthcare data about an individual or population. Real-time algorithms analyze the shared data set and provide evidence-based clinical decision support to each stakeholder -- physician, pharmacist, patient, employer and payer -- improving healthcare and saving money. ACS has experience implementing the Connected HHS Framework in Missouri. -- Avanade. As an example of a security-enhanced shared service conforming to the Connected HHS Framework, Avanade has co-developed an end-user provisioning and single sign-on system. The security mechanism grants access to various systems, and authorizes users to access applications via role-based security using a variety of integrated approaches, including Active Directory Federated Services (ADFS). This framework is being expanded to allow security-enhanced and effective use of applications hosted within an environment by consolidating the provisioning and allowing for management of the user life cycle. This foundation, which meets HIPAA, ADA, and other federal privacy and accessibility guidelines, also provides audit capabilities and enables a user to sign on once, which consequently provides user access to other approved systems without additional sign-on screens. This security solution was first implemented in conjunction with EDS in Kentucky with additional deployments in Alabama and Florida. -- CGI uses proven approaches and experience gained working with more than 40 state and local HHS agencies to deliver solutions for child welfare, integrated eligibility and enterprise case management. govMosiac, a comprehensive, government-specific reference model, incorporates domain expertise tailored to HHS agencies. CGI's infoSACWIS solution uses Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services to deliver federal compliance and performance metrics for child welfare in a user-friendly and timely manner. With CGI Mobile Worker, case workers can capture information in the field, increasing data quality. CGI also offers CAS version 5.0, a .NET-based fraud detection and case management solution. -- EDS' interChange Claims & Administrative Platform solution for Medicaid Management Information Systems embraces the core technologies and service-oriented architecture (SOA) that align with Connected HHS Framework and Medicaid Information Technology Architecture 2.0 guidelines. The EDS "360-Degree Healthcare Continuum" places the citizen at the center of program services to enable more complete, effective and efficient service delivery for HHS. Within the EDS model, governments connect previously siloed services and solutions to optimize the distribution of knowledge, empower consumers, improve performance and streamline business processes. -- ESRI, a global provider of geographic information systems (GIS) software, provides enterprise-level geographic data management, spatial analytics and location-aware information presentation solutions to thousands of HHS organizations. ESRI solutions help agencies improve the accuracy and timeliness of geographically relevant information used to inform the public, make policy decisions, evaluate services and initiate emergency response. ESRI deployments include West Nile virus surveillance in Pennsylvania, Advanced Emergency GIS (AEGIS) at Loma Linda University Medical Center, a vaccination stockpile in Nebraska, and a public health data and emergency management information system in South Carolina. -- Harmony Information Systems is a provider of Web-based information management solutions for government and private human services organizations. Harmony has long been aligned with Microsoft's Connected HHS Framework and vision. Harmony's enterprise approach automates and simplifies case management and financial management processes and creates a centralized, comprehensive client view, resulting in improved client outcomes, more efficient service delivery, and compliance with key funding guidelines and requirements. Harmony solutions have been implemented in Alabama, Virginia and Washington, D.C. -- IDV Solutions is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner that enables organizations to make their data more actionable using best-in-class data visualization and business intelligence technologies. The IDV Visual Fusion Suite helps organizations engage with enterprise data in an interactive, easy-to-use, Web-based environment that makes information more accessible, understandable and contextual. Visual Fusion has been deployed in numerous enterprise and government organizations including Thomson Reuters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, and the states of Alabama and Michigan. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence uses IDV software to report worldwide avian flu alerts and watches. -- MidTech Partners is a technology integration services company with a special focus on business process integration, portal development and business intelligence. As a leading partner experienced with Microsoft BizTalk Server, MidTech provides business process integration solutions for the Connected HHS Framework. Examples include common client-indexing teaming (with fellow Connected HHS Alliance partner VisionWare) in Alaska and numerous health information exchange projects that require deep integration with disconnected systems. -- Netsmart Technologies. Netsmart provides enterprise software solutions to more than 18,000 health and human services organizations, including 300,000 care providers and 38 state systems. Netsmart customers include public health departments, mental health and substance abuse clinics, psychiatric hospitals, private and group mental health practices, vital records offices and managed-care organizations. Netsmart's Connected Care initiative allows behavioral and public healthcare providers to share clinical data electronically and provide that clinical data to the consumer through a Web-based portal on Microsoft .NET, helping them use technology as the catalyst to provide their consumers and patients with high-quality, consumer-directed care. Netsmart is planning to use the framework model to enhance its patient portal via an interface to HealthVault, Microsoft's consumer health records platform. In addition, a sampling of key Netsmart Vital Records management deployments on Microsoft SQL Server include New Jersey, Maryland, South Dakota, Nevada, Illinois, Florida, the Virgin Islands, Nebraska, Ohio and Kentucky. -- Nets to Ladders' customer relationship management (CRM)-based hosted platform, Benefits Enrollment Network, streamlines access to public benefit programs, including food stamps and Medicaid, by empowering community-based organizations to screen and submit applications from their constituents to state agencies much more quickly and accurately. The United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta found that integrating benefits into the screening tool increases collaboration among community organizations and state agencies, which also benefit from the tracking and accountability. Nets to Ladders' solution embraces the core infrastructure of the Connected HHS Framework and is based on Microsoft's connection-oriented transport service platform for Microsoft Dynamics CRM. -- NWN Corp. helps government HHS organizations connect the dots. Every state and local government faces the same issue: how to weld a fragmented, often aging tangle of human service systems and processes into a simple, coherent set of services that meet constituents' needs. Microsoft Connected HHS Framework makes this aspiration both achievable and affordable for governments everywhere. NWN relies on its extensive experience in HHS to help clients create a realistic road map for achieving connected HHS. NWN solutions are deployed in, Maryland, Alabama and Washington, D.C. -- Plexis Healthcare Systems' solution family for benefits administration provides a highly configurable, rules-based, widely scalable and modular approach. The solution family, which leverages an SOA supported by Microsoft SQL Server and .NET, is a true connection-oriented transport service product within the Medicaid Information Technology Architecture (MITA) 2.0 guidelines. Plexis Healthcare Systems provides software solutions to more than 80 commercial healthcare plans, and supports government agencies such as the Financial Service Center at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Austin, Texas. -- Saber Government Solutions, an EDS company, has a rich history of collaborating with Microsoft to deliver real solutions for customers. Saber believes that Microsoft's technology, products and methods provide a solid foundation to create and extend innovative solutions to government customers. As a premier provider of government technology solutions, Saber's leadership in delivering health and human services solutions has been enhanced by the company's relationship with Microsoft. Specifically, Saber is a leader in providing Child Care and Child Support Enforcement solutions, and is using the Connected HHS Framework principles in developing current and future product offerings within these verticals. As a result, a number of states are leveraging Saber and Microsoft technology to build mission-critical solutions. -- Unisys has a mission to help state governments create a connected environment across all their HHS organizations to achieve high-quality healthcare and reduced administrative costs. This mission aligns closely with the Connected HHS Alliance. Unisys Health PAS, a Medicaid-management information system designed for Medicaid and state-run healthcare programs, provides a feature-rich, flexible, scalable enterprise solution with best-of-breed commercial off-the-shelf software integrated via a loosely coupled SOA. Internal and external use of Web services supports Microsoft's connected HHS environment vision. Health PAS is deployed in West Virginia and is being implemented in Idaho and Maine. -- VisionWare Ltd. As one of the shared service offerings within the Connected Health and Human Services Framework VisionWare's MultiVue CDI/MDM Hub improves operational efficiencies and reduces costs by providing accurate, up-to-date client/patient information across agencies and organizations through enabling unique identification to help build the 360-degree views of the citizen being served. MultiVue has been implemented in Alaska, Wyoming and Alabama.

The Connected HHS Framework is informed by existing enterprise architecture concepts and principles documented by the Enterprise Architecture Committee of the National Association of State Chief Information Officers and the Federal Enterprise Architecture project sponsored by the federal Office of Management and Budget. Both initiatives define complementary business and technical dimensions. They also focus on comprehensive specifications of enterprise business processes and performance objectives, and on enterprise technical guidance that emphasizes standards, reuse of common components and an overall architecture that can be implemented in whole or in parts.

More information and access to Connected HHS Framework version 2.0 and the alliance is available at http://www.microsoft.com/industry/government/health/hhs.mspx.

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Applicure Technologies Signs Partnership Agreement With Net2SNet2S to Resell Applicure's dotDefender Web Application Security Solution in US Enterprise Market

NEW YORK, June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Applicure Technologies, a leading provider of web application security solutions, today announced the signing of a partnership agreement with Net2S Group, a world-renowned technology consulting group specializing in delivering IT solutions and services to Global 500 companies. Based on this strategic partnership, Net2S will resell Applicure's dotDefender web application security solution to existing Net2S customers in the financial services segment, as well as other vertical markets in the United States.

In today's business environment, any company involved in e-commerce or using active content on its website must secure its web applications. Failure to do so not only jeopardizes valuable corporate and private customer data, but also can result in fines and being shut out of the credit card process due to non-compliance with industry standards.

"We believe that our partnership with Applicure will enable us to offer a highly attractive web application security solution to the mid-size enterprise market, which is a key focus of our current business strategy," stated Izzet Bensusan, Director of Business Development and a partner at Net2S. "Applicure's software-based dotDefender web application firewall meets the needs of mid-size enterprises for a cost-effective and robust security solution that complies with PCI standards, without the major investment in time or resources required for appliance-based solutions."

Applicure's flagship software product - dotDefender - provides dedicated web application security that complements network protection (firewall, IPS/ IDS). This innovative website security software provides strong protection against SQL injection, cross-site scripting, path traversal, defacement and many other application-level attacks. dotDefender is a multi-platform solution, working on Apache and IIS with central management and reporting.

"Our partnership with Net2S is a major step towards ramping up our business in the strategic US market," stated Carl Hartman Applicure North American Operations Manager. "Net2S' proven record and strong client base, particularly in financial services, will serve as an important sales channel for our dotDefender solution. Looking ahead, we hope to leverage Net2S' international presence, as part of the BT group, to expand the scope of cooperation into additional markets and territories."

About Net2S

NET2S Group (EuroNext - Euroclear: 7592), founded in 1996, is a leading international e-business, information technology and communication infrastructure consulting firm. NET2S high-caliber professionals are committed to facilitating the implementation of business-critical technology solutions for Global 500 firms throughout the entire project life cycle. This cycle encompasses technology strategy and roadmap, design and architecture, implementation and development, and operations support of information systems and communication technology infrastructures. NET2S is organized around four technology practices, with service offerings that are customized to our clients' vertical markets, business practices and environments. NET2S has offices in Europe (London, Madrid, Paris, and Zurich), and in the United States (New York and Chicago). For more information, please visit http://www.net2s.com/.

About Applicure

Applicure Technologies Ltd develops the leading multi-platform web application security software products that protect web servers and internal applications from external and internal attacks. Built upon years of research into hacker behavior,

Applicure solutions feature a comprehensive knowledge base to identify attacks accurately, and stop them before they reach the website or application. Applicure's flagship products dotDefender and dotDefender Monitor are deployed internationally and serviced by offices and distributors in the US, UK and Israel. Founded in 2004, and listed on the Tel Aviv stock exchange in April 2007, Applicure is headquartered in Herzliya, Israel. For more information, please visit http://www.applicure.com/.

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Tianjin Motor Dies Selects Siemens PLM Software as Its PLM Provider For Comprehensive CAD/CAM Integration

PLANO, Texas and BEIJING, June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division and a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, today announced Tianjin Motor Dies Co., Ltd., the largest independent private company of automobile dies in China, has selected NX(TM) software to reduce development costs, enhance product quality and trim time to market.

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Tianjin Motor Dies will utilize NX to integrate all aspects of the design-through-manufacturing process in a high-performance digital product development solution. NX will also enable knowledge-based engineering methods to enhance the ability to effectively leverage knowledge across all departments and easily bring on additional users. NX will help condense the product development cycle to bring more innovative products to market faster to support the goal of gaining a strong competitive advantage in China.

"As one of the top automobile die manufacturers in China, we are dedicated to advancing the development of China's automotive industry," said Shi Ping Chang, Deputy General Manager of Tianjin Motor Dies Co., Ltd. "We needed a strong partner that would allow us integrate design and manufacturing and enhance knowledge sharing across our company. Siemens PLM Software's technology and strong industry experience combined with its strong presence in China made it the perfect choice."

"Siemens PLM Software is pleased that Tianjin Motor Dies, a leader in automobile dies, has selected NX technology for its design and manufacturing integration project," said Chuck Yuan, senior vice president and general manager of Greater China Operations for Siemens PLM Software. "We understand Chinese manufacturers' needs and are committed to enhancing design capability and knowledge re-use to improve efficiency and reduce time to market."

About Tianjin Motor Dies

Tianjin Motor Dies Co., Ltd designs and manufactures large and mid-size inner or outer cover dies for motor body, assemblies, welding fixtures and checking equipment. From 1965, the company has worked for TJ210E Jeep, TJ740, TJ133 Light duty trucks, Xiali, Huali, Sanfeng mini-bus, etc., for more information visit http://www.tqm.cn/ .

About Siemens PLM Software

Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division, is a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services with 5.5 million licensed seats and 51,000 customers worldwide. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Siemens PLM Software's open enterprise solutions enable a world where organizations and their partners collaborate through Global Innovation Networks to deliver world-class products and services. For more information on Siemens PLM Software products and services, visit http://www.siemens.com/plm .

About the Siemens Industry Automation Division

The Siemens Industry Automation Division (Nuremberg), a division of the Siemens Industry Sector, is a worldwide leader in the fields of automation systems, low-voltage switchgear and industrial software. Its portfolio ranges from standard products for the manufacturing and process industry to solutions for whole industries and systems that encompass the automation of entire automobile production facilities and chemical plants. As a leading software supplier, Industry Automation optimizes the entire value added chain of manufacturers -- from product design and development to production, sales and a wide range of maintenance services.

Note: Siemens and the Siemens logo are registered trademarks of Siemens AG. NX is a trademark of Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and in other countries. All other trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks belong to their respective holders.

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NetSuite Developer Partners Leverage Power of NetSuite Business Operating System to Meet Needs of Manufacturers

LONDON, June 12 /PRNewswire/ --

- Omnify Software, Configure One, SPS Commerce and SuiteCommerce Extend NetSuite Using NS-BOS to Provide Product Lifecycle Management, Configurators, EDI Gateway

NetSuite Inc. (NYSE: N), a leading vendor of on-demand, integrated business management software suites for the mid-market enterprise and divisions of large companies, today announced the latest product extensions to NetSuite built by NetSuite developer partners using the NetSuite Business Operating System (NS-BOS). These new ISV-built solutions are focused on meeting the specific needs of manufacturing companies and the availability of these solutions was timed to coincide with today's unveiling of NetSuite for Manufacturers (please see separate product news announcement). The NetSuite ISV partners include Omnify Software, Configure One, SuiteCommerce, and SPS Commerce. For more information about NS-BOS, please visit www.netsuite.com/NS-BOS.

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Omnify Software, Configure One, SuiteCommerce, and SPS Commerce are a few of the many NetSuite ISVs and VARs who are taking advantage of the power of NS-BOS to offer industry-specific solutions that span a range of applications-from product lifecycle management to configurator-based quoting and sales. The following are highlights of their most recent NetSuite-based solutions:

Omnify Software (www.omnifysoft.com) -- Delivers a business-ready Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution that offers visibility into the entire product development process by providing a single, secure location to manage the product record including: component data, bill of material, engineering change, documentation, project, quality/CAPA, training records, and compliance information.

Configure One (www.configureone.com) -- Designed for manufacturing companies who produce highly configurable or customized products, such as in assemble-to-order or engineer-to-order environments. The solution prevents the selection of incompatible options, enabling a guided-selling process with images and help links while allowing the dynamic creation of bills of material based on pre-defined rules.

SuiteCommerce (www.suitecommerce.com) -- Delivers an online product configurator allowing manufacturers to let their customers self-service order more complex products online. In addition, SuiteCommerce delivers a set of NS-BOS based advanced Ecommerce capabilities, including product reviews and integrated Google Analytics.

"By leveraging the NS-BOS platform, we've been able to rapidly build a broad range of advanced ecommerce applications useful to manufacturers, who increasingly require a direct web connection to their channels and customers," said Diego Terra, CEO of SuiteCommerce, based in Miami, Fla. "Relying upon NS-BOS allows our company to focus on building our business and not delivery."

SPS Commerce (www.spscommerce.com) -- Offers market-leading B2B integration & EDI outsourcing services for seamless connections to supply chain trading partners. NetSuite solutions, including NetSuite for Manufacturers, are pre-wired for SPS' network of more than 1,200 trading partner relationships. SPS integrates trading partner information with NetSuite's order management, fulfillment and promised delivery dates to the customer. These streamlined communications help manage manufacturing production flow, providing end-to-end visibility from raw material delivery to finished goods.

NS-BOS Momentum

Since its launch in February 2008, NS-BOS has attracted more than 1,000 ISVs and developers, who have created over 60 applications, built on NetSuite, across 15 vertical application areas. NetSuite Business Operating System (NS-BOS) delivers a platform for customization and vertical application creation that includes:

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NetSuite Enters SAP's Core Market With New On-Demand Vertical Suite for Manufacturers

LONDON, June 12 /PRNewswire/ --

- NetSuite Expands Lead in Vertical Suites by Leveraging Core Strength In Wholesale / Distribution to Tackle Demands of Light Manufacturing

NetSuite Inc. (NYSE: N), a leading vendor of on-demand, integrated business management software suites for the mid-market enterprise and divisions of large companies, today announced a new vertical suite for manufacturing companies. NetSuite for Manufacturers, which includes new functionality for Assembly, Work Order and Bill of Materials, takes aim at SAP's core market and seeks to exploit the prolonged delay of SAP's Business ByDesign product roll-out, providing mid-sized manufacturers with an integrated on-demand solution they can put to work today.

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"NetSuite has been offering vertical suites for the wholesale / distribution industry for a while with a proven track record," said Bruce Richardson, Chief Research Officer, AMR Research. "Manufacturers have been longing for SaaS offerings to build better overall total cost-of-ownership. Until this release from NetSuite, there haven't been any broad SaaS product offerings that include financials, CRM, Ecommerce and manufacturing. The on-demand suite approach-pioneered by NetSuite-could prove to be a major market accelerator."

Manufacturers Have Varying Challenges

Enterprise Power at Lower Total Cost-of-Ownership

Powerful Functionality Key to Light Manufacturers

NetSuite adds a myriad of important functionality that is key to running a light manufacturing business. The new features unveiled today include:

Pricing and Availability

NetSuite for Manufacturers is available now at 600 pounds per month and 60 pounds per user per month.

For more information about NetSuite Inc., please visit www.netsuite.com.

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Alcatel-Lucent Shows How to Transform Communications Networks to Enable Carriers to Deliver a Personalized Experience for CustomersCompany will showcase leading transformation technologies and services at NXTcomm 2008

PARIS, June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced its plans to demonstrate how it is leading the way in enabling the transformation of communications networks at the NXTcomm 2008 trade show, which runs June 16-19 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Alcatel-Lucent, in booth number 3116 in the South Upper Hall of the convention center, will showcase its technologies, software and services that enable service providers to transform their networks and business - a critical issue as they seek to deliver secure, personalized applications and services to their customers while managing their expenses.

Alcatel-Lucent will showcase its integrated approach for end-to-end transformation, which is based on a comprehensive portfolio of innovative solutions designed to help service providers benefit from new and existing business models that exploit the ability of advanced broadband networks to deliver profitable growth. This transformation will make it possible for service providers to offer their customers a variety of new voice, video, data and multimedia capabilities that can be available on any screen, any where and any time based on the individual customer's personal preference. These solutions are part of Alcatel-Lucent's objective to address the challenges service providers and enterprises face as they address changing end-user expectations and behavior, new business models and market dynamics. The demos and subject matter experts will explain how the technologies, solutions and programs can help carriers transform their networks, services and business.

A key theme of the Alcatel-Lucent booth is how the company's solutions help carriers monetize IP calls/sessions before, during and after the call or session. The goal is to enable service providers to create value from each session by removing the barriers or frictions between domains to create always-on services that grow the top line, drive organizational efficiency and create business value.

Alcatel-Lucent will help service providers capture more intelligence in the network, enabling better overall service to customers and partners and that helps create tighter subscriber and third-party loyalty.

Demonstrations

At NXTcomm, Alcatel-Lucent will highlight its unmatched end-to-end portfolio of technology and services, focusing on technologies and services that deliver a personalized user-centric experience. Among its demonstrations and presentations, Alcatel-Lucent will feature:

In-Building Wireless

This solution provides opportunities for operators to expand their revenue stream as Alcatel-Lucent channel partners. The Unified In-Building Wireless offer can help operators in key vertical segments and markets including hospitals; commercial buildings; public places: mass transit, malls, airports and stadiums; universities; manufacturing / warehouses; and residential buildings.

Geographic Messaging Platform (GMSP) - The demonstration showcases the NXTcomm Eos Award-winning GMSP, which is a next-generation location-driven platform and set of applications that leverage the advanced functionality of today's mobile networks and devices, enabling mobile social networking and mobile marketing applications built on top of the patented platform. The applications deliver content when opted-in users enter a certain location. GMSP was invented by Bell Labs, commercialized within Alcatel-Lucent Ventures, and will become part of the award-winning Messaging Suite in Alcatel-Lucent's applications portfolio.

Targeted Advertising - Applying an end-user advertising scenario, the demonstration will showcase both the network and application features that enable the network to intelligently use subscriber data to push more targeted advertising content to end users. The solution provides a means to deliver the correct ads to the correct viewer at the right time, improving both the number of ads that can be sold and the value of each ad. It also ensures that the ad placement does not disrupt the carrier network and generates additional revenue by selling "user action" data to advertisers. Data could be derived from a single source, such as users clicking on a TV menu to "get additional information", or from multiple sources, such as visiting a web site within a short interval of viewing an ad on TV. The solution enables the management of advertising campaigns that bring specific types of viewers to the advertisers and ensures subscriber anonymity to safeguard consumer trust.

IPTV / Mobile TV - This demonstration shows how a user experiences entertainment across the three screens - TV, mobile, PC, and how content can be shared across those screens whether they're at home or on the go - providing a simple, personal and predictable experience.

Unlimited Mobile TV - Alcatel-Lucent's Interactive Mobile TV solution delivers 3G users personalized content, live and on-demand TV and "made for mobile" TV channels featuring a rich media player, an electronic programming guide (EPG), smart navigation and fast channel changing - as well as video and audio quality optimized for mobile handsets. Users enjoy personalized rich media for interactive, personalized and contextual video services (e.g., voting, quiz, personalized information or purchase) as well as seamless access to associated services (e.g., "one-click purchase" of ring tones, video clips, ring-back tones, and video greetings).

This solution also integrates User Generated Content web services, which can be shared over Mobile TV. In addition to the 3G service, Alcatel-Lucent's Mobile Interactive TV also provides efficient mobile broadcast technologies, such as DVB-H or DVB-SH, in addition to 3G.

Service Focused Transport - A comprehensive portfolio of packet optical and IP networking solutions will be showcasing next generation triple play and mobile services.

Telecom Meets Web 2.0 - A focus on NGN IP Networks, leveraging telecom and web 2.0 that includes a live demo of the Class 5 VoIP/Portal and wireline video telephony and Facebook.

Service Delivery and Assurance - The fast pace communications market demands that providers introduce new blended lifestyle services and applications faster, and with less risk and cost. Alcatel-Lucent's Service Delivery and Assurance solutions streamline real-time creation, charging, and activation of multi-session, personalized services, leverage common inventory and catalogs to create blended end-user services involving components such as presence, payment-type, video applications, and more. Integrated service assurance and customer care ensure quality and make trouble management faster, increasing efficiently and driving down costs.

IMS Converged Communications - This demonstration shows how the Alcatel- Lucent IMS Solution enables operators to expose the information and capabilities of their network to the web and thus efficiently compete with new entrants from this domain. This demonstration also highlights IMS end-to-end integration: how a complex network can be successfully pre-integrated and tested in an external lab. This demo showcases that Alcatel-Lucent IMS Solution enables mobile operators can progressively extend their mobile offer across their entire customer base with PC calling.

Boosting Broadband with IMS and SS7 - This live demonstration of the Alcatel-Lucent 5060 IP Call Server shows how service providers can transform their voice core network to compete more effectively by introducing broadband services in new markets (e.g., xDSL, PacketCable 2.0, WiMAX, Femto), and retire legacy TDM switches while maintaining basic POTS services. Also the Alcatel-Lucent 5074 Signaling Defense Solution enables providers to defend their vital SS7 network against new forms of attack and disruption caused by SMS spam, hackers, and interconnected networks.

Services - A comprehensive services portfolio including network design, integration operation and maintenance, as well as managed networking, managed communications services will be covered in an interactive presentation in the theatre in Alcatel-Lucent's booth.

In addition to the demonstrations, Alcatel-Lucent will also have several speakers at NXTcomm presenting on a range of topics:

NXTcomm Keynote Session

Alcatel-Lucent's John Giere will emcee the Wednesday June 18 (8am - 10am) keynotes involving Verizon Communications President and COO Denny Strigle, Sprint Nextel President and CEO Dan Hesse and Sun Microsystems Chairman and co-founder Scott McNealy.

ATIS Tech Think @ NXTcomm08 Speaker: Paul Mankiewich, CTO, Americas, Alcatel-Lucent Session: B4, Full-Scale Convergence: What Does It Look Like and How Do We Get There? Date/Time: June 17, 2008; 1:00pm - 2:15pm Speaker: Cindy Mills, General Manager, Service Delivery Environment, Alcatel-Lucent's Services business Session: T4, The Service Delivery Platform: Innovation in Supporting Next-Gen Services with IMS, SOA and Web 2.0 Date/Time: June 17, 2008; 1:00pm - 2:15pm Communication Goes Green Speaker: Seenu Banda, VP, Alcatel-Lucent's Enterprise Solutions Keynote Session: The need for Environmental consciousness among telecommunication vendors Time/Date: June 19, 2008, 1:30pm - 2:00pm DiversityNXT 2008 Speaker: Nick De Tura, SVP - Supply, Logistics and Procurement - North America Session: Supplier Diversity Executive Town Hall Time/Date: June 16, 2:00pm - 6:00pm IEC Communications Forums presented @ NXTcomm 08 Speaker: Tom Goodwin, vice president, Alcatel-Lucent's Optical Networking business Session: A1, The Next Step in the Packet Transport Evolution: The Virtualization of the Optical Layer toward Unified Packet Network Architectures Date/Time: June 17, 2008; 1:00pm - 2:15pm Speaker: Marcus Weldon, CTO, Fixed Access business, Alcatel-Lucent Session: B1 Enabling Mass Deployment of Triple Play Date/Time: June 17, 2008; 2:30pm - 3:45 pm Speaker: Patricia Lopes, VP, Services Transformation, Alcatel-Lucent's Services business Session: C1, SDP for the Telco 2.0 World Date/Time: June 17, 2008; 4:00pm - 5:15pm Speaker: Mike Cooper, Vice President, marketing and strategy, Alcatel-Lucent's Multicore business Session: D3, Chair: Network Transformation to IP Core Date/Time: June 18, 2008; 1:00pm - 2:15pm Speaker: Steve West, Director, Americas Strategy, Alcatel-Lucent Session: D2, Converged TV: Delivering Rich TV and Video Experiences on a Converged Platform Date/Time: June 18, 2008; 1:00pm - 2:15pm Speaker: Steve West, Director, Americas Strategy, Alcatel-Lucent Session E1: P2P TV vs TelcoTV Date/Time: June 18, 2008; 2:30pm - 3:45pm NXTcomm Conference Series Speaker: Steve Kemp, Senior Director, Fixed Access business, Alcatel-Lucent Session: Future of Fiber to the Home Technologies Date/Time: June 17, 2008; 1:00pm - 2:15pm Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF) Mini-seminar @ NXTcomm08 Speaker: David Brown, Director, Alcatel-Lucent's Optics Solutions Marketing Session: Enabling On-Demand Ethernet Services Date/Time: Wednesday, June 18; 1:00pm - 1:30pm Location: South Hall Lower 9008D (Forum Theater) Wiley Rein Communications and TechLaw Forum Speaker: Kevin Krufky, Legislative Counsel, Global Government & Public Affairs, Alcatel-Lucent Session: Rethinking "Neutrality" As an Approach to Reasonable Network Management Time/Date: June 18, 2008, 1:00pm - 2:30pm About Alcatel-Lucent

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

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