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NAVTEQ and Radio Shack Team up to Help Lead the Development of Portable Navigation Device (PND) Market in MexicoGPS Zones, Literature and Videos Help Customers Learn about GPS and Navigation

CHICAGO, June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, has collaborated with Radio Shack Mexico, a consumer electronics specialty retailer of wireless communications and electronic parts, to provide GPS Zones in ten retail stores in Mexico City and the surrounding area with the potential for continued expansion before the end of 2008.

"NAVTEQ is pleased to be engage in this mutually beneficial relationship with Radio Shack as we execute our shared vision to develop the Portable Navigation space as we have done with channel partners in both the US and Europe," stated Jim Dineen, director and general manager-Latin America, NAVTEQ. "As the first and only comprehensive, navigable map supplier to PNDs in Mexico, we are looking forward to enabling both a best in class merchandising experience with a world class channel partner as well a best in class turn-by-turn navigation experience."

GPS ZONES are interactive kiosks located in Radio Shack stores that are dedicated to the exhibition of different PNDs. Each GPS Zone will feature PND devices incorporating the NAVTEQ(R) map of Mexico from manufacturers like Magellan, Mio, Panasonic and Explorer. The interactive kiosks will provide customers with the opportunity to test out devices first-hand. Additionally, educational tools like collateral and videos developed jointly by NAVTEQ and Radio Shack will be prominently displayed to help educate consumers on GPS in general and specifically on the benefits of personal navigation devices.

With its rich map database, NAVTEQ brings a broad spectrum of solutions to life. NAVTEQ digital content optimizes location-driven applications by providing highly detailed map data that enhances accuracy and performance. By employing a universal data collection method that affords quality and precision, NAVTEQ is able to cover millions of miles annually, culminating its efforts into one seamless map that spans the globe.

The NAVTEQ(R) map of Mexico includes 2,454 cities, more than 150,000 kms in connectors (roads and highways) and covers a population of approximately 100 million, including detailed navigable coverage in Mexico City, Monterrey and Guadalajara metropolitan areas.

In addition to road network coverage the Mexico map contains a full set of features including 58,000 points of interest (POIs) such as restaurants, hotels, gas stations and banks enabling users to select their destination either by address or the POI listing.

About Radio Shack

Radio Shack is one of the nation's most experienced and trusted consumer electronics specialty retailers. The company has a presence through almost 6,000 company-operated stores and dealer outlets in the United States, more than 180 RadioShack locations in Mexico and nearly 800 wireless phone kiosks.

About NAVTEQ

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

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

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

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CONTACT: Jennifer Schuh of NAVTEQ, +1-312-894-3913,
jennifer.schuh@navteq.com; or Bob Richter, +1-212-802-8588,
bob@richtermedia.com, for NAVTEQ

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

Novavax CEO to Present at Piper Jaffray Europe Conference, London, UK

ROCKVILLE, Md., June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Novavax, Inc. a clinical-stage vaccine company, announced today that Dr. Rahul Singhvi, President and Chief Executive Officer, will be presenting at the Piper Jaffray Europe conference at 11:20 am. (GMT) on June 24, 2008 at The ANdAZ Hotel in London, UK. Dr. Singhvi will provide an overview of the company's strategy, research and development progress. A link to the live presentation can be accessed via the Company website at http://www.novavax.com/. An archive of the presentation will be available one hour after the event on the Novavax website for 90 days.

ABOUT NOVAVAX

Novavax, Inc. is a clinical stage biotechnology company, creating novel vaccines to address a broad range of infectious diseases worldwide using advanced proprietary virus-like particle (VLP) technology. The Company produces these VLP based, potent, recombinant vaccines utilizing a new, efficient manufacturing solution. Additional information about Novavax is available at http://www.novavax.com/ and in the Company's various filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Novavax, Inc.

CONTACT: Tricia J. Richardson of Novavax, Inc., +1-240-268-2031

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

Agilysys Announces Beta Site for Guest 360(TM), Next-Generation Property Management Solution

BOCA RATON, Fla., June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Agilysys, Inc. , a leading provider of innovative IT solutions, including specifically-designed hospitality software solutions, has announced the beta site for Guest 360(TM), the company's next-generation property management solution. Guest 360, which was recognized as 'Best New Technology' at HITEC 2007, is on schedule for beta testing in November 2008 with Hutton Hotel in Nashville, Tenn., a 250-room upscale property developed and managed by Amerimar Enterprises, Inc.

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"We are excited about this new technology from Agilysys and look forward to implementing it," said Steven P. Andre, general manager at Hutton Hotel, which is scheduled to open in early 2009. "Guest 360 is not just another property management system. It will enable us to actually anticipate guest needs. We want to stand out from the crowd by providing a flawless guest experience, and we are confident this solution will help us achieve that goal."

Guest 360 is an open database and cross-platform property management system that utilizes Services-Oriented Architecture (SOA) to provide a highly scaleable and flexible solution for hotels and resorts of all sizes as well as multi-property operations. SOA enables Guest 360 to be tailored to a hotel's business processes and allows for flexible integration with other software solutions. Features of Guest 360 include: an attributes-based, flexible inventory engine; an innovative offer and rating system; and Guest Hub, a centralized repository for guest profiles, including history, itineraries, interests and preferences. The result is a solution that provides a true 360 degree view of the guest.

Guest 360 was based on key functionality found in current Agilysys property management solutions, user recommendations, and industry trends, such as guest-oriented reservation management. The system's intuitive features move beyond traditional property management to assist in predicting guest preferences and make suggestions based on guest recognition designed to increase revenue and profitability.

"Guest 360 goes beyond just tracking reservations and performing check-in and check-out," said Tina Stehle, senior vice president and general manager of Agilysys Hospitality Solutions Group. "By capturing guest events, information and preferences, the system enables hotels to truly know their guests and realize a competitive advantage. Guest 360 takes property management to a new level of effectiveness with innovative technology that addresses the areas that matter most to our customers and their guests."

About Agilysys, Inc.

Agilysys is a leading provider of innovative IT solutions to corporate and public-sector customers, with special expertise in select markets, including retail and hospitality. The company uses technology -- including hardware, software and services -- to help customers resolve their most complicated IT needs. The company possesses expertise in enterprise architecture and high availability, infrastructure optimization, storage and resource management, identity management and business continuity; and provides industry-specific software, services and expertise to the retail and hospitality markets. Headquartered in Boca Raton, Fla., Agilysys operates extensively throughout North America, with additional sales offices in the United Kingdom and China. For more information, visit http://www.agilysys.com/ .

PR Contacts: Maureen Morreale, Agilysys, Inc. 440-519-8161 maureen.morreale@agilysys.com Vikki Meldrum, Dix & Eaton on behalf of Agilysys 216-241-3020 vmeldrum@dix-eaton.com

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CONTACT: Maureen Morreale of Agilysys, Inc., +1-440-519-8161,
maureen.morreale@agilysys.com; or Vikki Meldrum of Dix & Eaton on behalf of
Agilysys, +1-216-241-3020, vmeldrum@dix-eaton.com

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

SMTC Appoints Two New Board Members, Announces 2008 Annual General Meeting Date

TORONTO, June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SMTC Corporation , a global electronics manufacturing services provider, announced today the appointments of Mr. John Marinucci and Mr. Alex Walker to its Board of Directors.

Mr. Marinucci is currently President and Chief Executive Officer of New Flyer Industries Inc.. Since his appointment at New Flyer in 2002, Mr. Marinucci successfully restructured its manufacturing operations and the aftermarket services business and transformed New Flyer into the North American leader in the heavy-duty transit market. Under his leadership, New Flyer completed its IPO in August 2005 and successfully completed secondary offerings in July 2007, and April 2008. Previously, he served as President and Chief Operating Officer for National Steel Car and is a former President of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers. Currently he is on the board of directors for New Flyer Industries Inc., CWB Group, Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Canada (H2FCC), and Weststart-CALSTART.

Mr. Walker is currently Founder and Managing Director of Blackmore Partners Inc., an advisory firm that provides advice in strategy development, acquisitions and divestitures, and institutional fund raising. Prior to his joining Blackmore Partners in 2007, Mr. Walker was Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Cube Route Inc., Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Abridean Inc., Managing Venture Partner and Executive Vice President, Business Development of Divine Inc., Chief Financial Officer of GNC Inc., and Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Guernsey Bel. He has extensive experience in raising debt and equity capital, negotiating divestiture and acquisition transactions, corporate turnarounds, and served on the board of several companies.

Messrs Marinucci and Walker join current board members Mr. Wayne McLeod, former President, CEO and Chairman of CCL Industries and Chairman of the SMTC Board, Mr. William Brock, former Deputy Chairman and Director of The Toronto-Dominion Bank, Mr. Thomas Cowan, CEO of Vecker Corporation and Mr. John Caldwell, President and CEO of the Company.

SMTC also announced that the annual general meeting will be held at the Company's offices at 635 Hood Road, Markham, Ontario, Canada L3R 4N6 on Thursday, July 3 2008 at 1:00pm Eastern Daylight Time.

About SMTC Corporation: SMTC Corporation, founded in 1985, is a mid-size provider of end-to-end electronics manufacturing services (EMS) including PCBA production, systems integration and comprehensive testing services, enclosure fabrication, as well as product design, sustaining engineering and supply chain management services. SMTC facilities span a broad footprint in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and China, with more than 1500 full time employees. SMTC services extend over the entire electronic product life cycle from the development and introduction of new products through to the growth, maturity and end-of-life phases. SMTC offers fully integrated contract manufacturing services with a distinctive approach to global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and emerging technology companies primarily within industrial, computing and communication market segments.

SMTC is a public company incorporated in Delaware with its shares traded on the Nasdaq National Market System under the symbol SMTX and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol SMX. For further information on SMTC Corporation, please visit our website at http://www.smtc.com/ (http://www.smtc.com/)

Note for Investors: The statements contained in this release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements which involve risk and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. These statements may be identified by their use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes", "expect", "may", "should", "would", "will", "intends", "plans", "estimates", "anticipates" and similar words, and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the expectations, intentions or strategies of SMTC Corporation. For these statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements provisions contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Risks and uncertainties that may cause future results to differ from forward-looking statements include the challenges of managing quickly expanding operations and integrating acquired companies, fluctuations in demand for customers' products and changes in customers' product sources, competition in the EMS industry, component shortages, and others discussed in the Company's most recent filings with securities regulators in the United States and Canada. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are made as of the date hereof and the Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements.

SMTC Corporation

CONTACT: Jane Todd, Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial
Officer, (905) 413-1300, Email: jane.todd@smtc.com

To Support Emergency Efforts, Verizon Wireless Launches Broadband Network in Iowa City

IOWA CITY, Iowa, June 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless announced the rollout of its high-speed wireless network in Iowa City to support communications services for the University of Iowa and other emergency personnel during the severe flooding in the area.

"Our network team has worked around the clock to upgrade this service ahead of schedule because of the need for mobile communications services in Iowa City," said Nancy B. Clark, president -- Great Plains region, Verizon Wireless. "In addition, we were able to activate a new cell site near Kinnick Stadium, also ahead of schedule, to further support wireless communications."

Verizon Wireless has donated phones and USB modems to emergency personnel and relief organizations in Iowa. The company's BroadbandAccess service is being utilized with laptop computers and USB modems to access the Internet. The high-speed network was already deployed in Cedar Rapids and other areas of Iowa.

The company is monitoring network performance and has added capacity to cell sites throughout the flood damaged areas of Iowa. All Verizon Wireless Communications Stores are open to assist customers.

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: Karen Smith of Verizon Wireless, +1-763-595-2511,
Karen.Smith@verizonwireless.com; or Debbie Hilt for Verizon Wireless,
+888-296-2411 ext. 6, Debbie@AlbersCommunications.com

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

New Tellabs High Density Port Shelf Packs More PunchNewest port shelf increases cross-connect capacity while saving money, space and energy

LAS VEGAS, June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NXTcomm08 -- With the explosion of video and wireless traffic, service providers must squeeze even more capacity out of their networks. Thanks to the new high-density (HD) 384 port shelf on the Tellabs(R) 5500 digital cross-connect system, service providers can save money and floor space, while easily increasing capacity.

The HD384 port shelf enables service providers to obtain 32 times the port densities of older Tellabs 5500 Digital Cross-Connect systems. It also makes the system more energy efficient.

More capacity, less charge

In exactly the same amount of room in the rack, the HD384 port shelf delivers 400 percent more capacity than the current HD96 port shelf. In addition, each circuit of the new port shelf sips its power sparingly. Each one uses up to 80% less energy than previous circuits. So service providers get more capacity for less energy.

Its capacity's huge, and it's easy to use

The HD384 port shelf is easy to integrate into existing networks. The shelf connects to all Tellabs 5500 systems and can coexist with previous deployed versions of the shelf on the same rack. So it can be deployed easily, without any loss of service or changes to other equipment. The HD384 port shelf also makes it economical to modernize existing networks, especially when replacing the standard density optical port shelves.

"Our customers require a high-density optical port shelf that saves money and floor space," said Brian McConnell, vice president and general manager of bandwidth management solutions for Tellabs. "The new HD384 port shelf delivers by greatly increasing capacity and using less electricity per circuit, making it a great solution for existing and new customers."

The Tellabs 5500 digital cross-connect system is an integral part of many service provider networks. The capacity-raising HD384 port shelf will begin making networks greener and leaner in August 2008.

About Tellabs

Tellabs advances telecommunications networks to meet the evolving needs of users. Solutions from Tellabs enable service providers to deliver high-quality voice, video and data services over wireline and wireless networks around the world. Tellabs is part of the NASDAQ Global Select Market, Ocean Tomo 300(TM) Patent Index and the S&P 500. http://www.tellabs.com/

Tellabs(R), and Tellabs logo(R) are trademarks of Tellabs or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. Any other company or product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.

Tellabs

CONTACT: Media, Ariana Nikitas of Tellabs, +1-630-798-2532,
ariana.nikitas@tellabs.com; or Chris Parente, +1-240-485-1082,
cparente@gotostrategic.com, for Tellabs; Investors, Tom Scottino of Tellabs,
+1-630-798-3602, tom.scottino@tellabs.com

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

Micrel propose le commutateur de charge le plus petit au monde avec l'intensité la plus élevée pour des fonctionnalités mobiles maximales

SAN JOSÃ‰, Californie, June 16 /PRNewswire/ --

- La série MIC94040/1/2/3 vise des appareils portables compacts haut de gamme nécessitant de hautes intensités

Micrel Inc., (Nasdaq : MCRL), l'un des leaders de l'industrie en matière de communications analogiques à large bande passante et de solutions Ethernet à base de CI, a lancé aujourd'hui le MIC94040/1/2/3, une nouvelle gamme de commutateurs de charge côté haut avec une technologie innovante de boîtier. Les puces sont destinées à une grande variété d'appareils portables haut de gamme, de grande consommation et alimentés par batteries, y compris les smartphones et les téléphones polyvalents, les assistants de navigation personnelle et multimédias et les ordinateurs personnels ultramobiles (UMPC). Le MIC94040/1/2/3 est actuellement disponible en gros au prix de base de 0,34 USD pour 10 000 unités. Il est désormais possible de commander des échantillons sur le site Web de Micrel à l'adresse : http://www.micrel.com/ProductList.do.

<< La convergence des fonctions avancées des petits appareils à main fonctionnant par batterie nécessite que le système d'alimentation commande de nombreux rails d'alimentation d'intensité supérieure et en mÃªme temps, qu'il propose la plus petite solution possible >>, a affirmé Andy Khayat, directeur du groupe des produits portables à Micrel. << La technologie unique de boîtier utilisée par Micrel pour la gamme MIC94040/1/2/3 offre aux concepteurs d'appareils portables la meilleure solution pour les applications à haute intensité dans un espace restreint.

La version innovante de la technologie de boîtier MLF(R) de Micrel accroît considérablement la durée de vie de la batterie en réduisant la résistance en conduction (RDSON) des MIC94040/1/2/3 à 28 mohm. De plus, des performances thermiques supérieures de la nouvelle technologie de boîtier admettent un courant continu supérieur à 3 A dans un minuscule boîtier de 1,2 mm x 1,2 mm, autorisant des applications telles que des UMPC à faire usage du MIC94040/1/2/3 pour des circuits haute intensité. Chaque appareil fonctionne avec une entrée de 1,7 V à 5,5 V et peut-Ãªtre commandé par des logiques à très basse tension de 1,5 V grâce à un nouveau circuit de décalage de niveau qui lui permet de commander des alimentations de tension supérieure. Le MIC94040 et le MIC94041 intègrent un allumage rapide, alors que les MIC94042 et MIC94043 offrent un allumage à démarrage progressif commandé par vitesse de balayage de 116 microns (typique) pour éviter un courant d'appel. En outre, les MIC94041 et MIC94043 disposent d'un circuit de décharge qui assure la décharge automatique des charges capacitives à chaque fois que le commutateur est dans un état éteint.

<< La gamme MIC94040/1/2/3 perpétue la domination de Micrel dans le domaine des commutateurs de charge en complétant les gammes de produits MIC9406x et MIC9407x >>, a fait remarquer Andy Cowell, vice-président du marketing de la division des produits analogiques chez Micrel. << Les MIC9404x, la gamme des commutateurs de charge les plus petits au monde, permettent aux concepteurs de sélectionner la solution la plus économique et la plus réduite, ce qui autorise des conceptions d'appareils mobiles plus compacts et efficaces.

Ã€ propos de Micrel, Inc.

Micrel Inc., est un fabricant mondial de premier plan de solutions à base de circuits intégrés pour les marchés internationaux d'Ethernet et des bandes passantes larges analogiques. Les produits de l'entreprise comprennent des semi-conducteurs de puissance évolués à signaux mixtes et analogiques, des circuits intégrés pour les communications à hautes performances, la gestion d'horloges, les commutateurs Ethernet et les émetteurs-récepteurs à couche physique. Les clients de l'entreprise comprennent des fabricants de premier plan de produits pour les entreprises, les clients, l'industrie, les téléphones mobiles, les télécommunications, l'automobile et l'informatique. Le siège social de l'entreprise et les installations haut de gamme de fabrication de tranches se trouvent à San José, en Californie. La société compte également des bureaux régionaux de vente et de support et les centres de conception de technologie avancée répartis dans les Amériques, en Europe et en Asie. De plus, l'entreprise possède un réseau étendu de distributeurs et de représentants dans le monde entier. Web : http://www.micrel.com.

Remarque : MLF est une marque déposée d'Amkor Technology.

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

Micrel Inc.

Julieanne DiBene, Communications marketing de Micrel Inc., au +1-408-474-1276, Julie.DiBene@Micrel.com

Traffic.com Helps Travelers Avoid Fourth of July Traffic JamsOver Three Million Drivers Adopt All-In-One Commuting Solution

CHICAGO, June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Traffic.com, a NAVTEQ brand and a leading source of traffic solutions for consumers, provides a free all-in-one commute management solution for traveling this Fourth of July weekend. Three million drivers have already processed nearly seven million routing requests to help them make the best decisions about the best time to leave and the fastest route to take.

Traffic.com's launch of the popular "check your drive time" feature earlier this year provides customizable traffic information during this travel weekend and beyond. With "check your drive time," drivers simply type in where they are and where they want to go. The real-time traffic solution processes nearly 1.5 million routes per month and instantly presents the driver with two options: the fastest route based on real-time traffic data and the shortest route based on distance. Included with route details are complete door-to-door driving directions with current conditions, accidents, construction, and delays along each roadway.

The customizable solution also lets drivers create an alternate route using the interactive traffic map. Users can select a highlighted route and drag it to an alternate roadway anywhere on the map. The custom drive is then instantly recalculated with alerts and detailed driving directions. Since July Fourth is one of the busiest periods for highway travel, it is a good idea to set up alternate routes in advance.

For many cities, drivers can also click on a live traffic camera video to see the conditions at key points along the way.

For drivers on the go, MyTraffic personalized alerts can be scheduled whenever they are needed and received however is most convenient -- by email, voice, or SMS. "It's never been this easy to get the traffic information needed to plan the fastest and most efficient way to any destination," says Barry J. Glick, vice president, consumer markets for NAVTEQ. "Millions of drivers everyday are benefiting from Traffic.com and its powerful traffic features. Whether managing a tough commute, or taking a summertime road trip, drivers should, 'Check your drive time' today at Traffic.com."

About NAVTEQ

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CONTACT: Editorial, Jennifer Schuh of NAVTEQ, +1-312-894-3913,
jennifer.schuh@navteq.com; or Bob Richter, +1-212-802-8588,
bob@richtermedia.com, for NAVTEQ

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

Audiovox Corporation Files Patent Infringement Suit Against INViSiON Industries

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Audiovox Corporation today announced that it has filed a complaint for patent infringement suit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York against INViSiON Industries, Inc., a Florida corporation based in Kissimmee, Florida.

This action alleges infringement on three of Audiovox Corporation's U.S. Patents -- Nos. 6,899,365, 7,245,274 and D448,099 -- all of which apply to headrest-mounted, rear-seat entertainment systems for automobiles. These patents protect Audiovox's commercially successful line of headrest-mounted, rear-seat automobile entertainment systems. The Company intends to vigorously protect its intellectual property and rights and is taking the necessary steps to seek remediation in this matter.

About Audiovox

Audiovox is a recognized leader in the marketing of automotive entertainment, vehicle security and remote start systems, consumer electronics products and accessories. The company is number one in mobile video and places in the top ten of almost every category that it sells. Among the lines marketed by Audiovox are its mobile electronics products including mobile video systems, auto sound systems including satellite radio, vehicle security and remote start systems; consumer electronics products such as portable DVD players, Portable GPS, flat-panel TV's, extended range two-way radios, multi media products like digital picture frames and home and portable stereos as well as consumer accessories such as indoor/outdoor antennas, connectivity products, headphones, speakers, wireless solutions, remote controls, power & surge protectors and media cleaning & storage devices. The company markets its products through an extensive distribution network that includes power retailers, 12-volt specialists, mass merchandisers and an OE sales group. The company markets products under the Audiovox, Jensen, Acoustic Research, Advent, Code Alarm, Terk, and Prestige brands, as well as the recently-acquired rights from Thomson's America's consumer electronics accessory business to the RCA brand for Consumer Electronics accessories. The acquisition also includes the Recoton, Spikemaster, Ambico and Discwasher brands for use on any products and the Jensen, Advent, Acoustic Research and Road Gear brands for accessory products. Audiovox already owns Jensen, Advent, Acoustic Research and Road Gear brands for electronics products as part of prior acquisitions. For additional information, visit our web site at http://www.audiovox.com/ .

Safe Harbor Language

Except for historical information contained herein, statements made in this release that would constitute forward-looking statements may involve certain risks and uncertainties. All forward-looking statements made in this release are based on currently available information and the Company assumes no responsibility to update any such forward-looking statements. The following factors, among others, may cause actual results to differ materially from the results suggested in the forward-looking statements. The factors include, but are not limited to, risks that may result from changes in the Company's business operations; our ability to keep pace with technological advances; significant competition in the mobile and consumer electronics and accessories businesses; our relationships with key suppliers and customers; quality and consumer acceptance of newly introduced products; market volatility; non-availability of product; excess inventory; price and product competition; new product introductions; the possibility that the review of our prior filings by the SEC may result in changes to our financial statements; and the possibility that stockholders or regulatory authorities may initiate proceedings against Audiovox and/or our officers and directors as a result of any restatements. Risk factors associated with our business, including some of the facts set forth herein, are detailed in the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2008.

Contact: Glenn Wiener, GW Communications

Tel: 212-786-6011 / Email: gwiener@GWCco.com

Audiovox Corporation

CONTACT: Glenn Wiener of GW Communications, +1-212-786-6011,
gwiener@GWCco.com, for Audiovox Corporation

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

Verizon Wireless Expands Network Coverage into Putnam County, IndianaHigh-Speed Network Gives Customers Access to Fast Wireless Internet, Email, Mobile Music and Videos

GREENCASTLE, Ind., June 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless today announced the completion of a major network expansion into Putnam County. Now, customers in Greencastle, at DePauw University and in other surrounding communities can make voice calls; send and receive email and text, picture and video messages; access the Internet; view high-quality videos; and download music, games and ringtones on the nation's most reliable wireless network.

The company's multi-million dollar network investment, which includes building 16 new cell sites, also provides continuous coverage along Interstate 70 across Indiana.

In addition to Greencastle and DePauw University, the network expansion improves Verizon Wireless' voice and data network coverage in the following areas:

-- Along U.S. Route 40 in Putnam County -- Along U.S. Route 231 between Greencastle and Spencer -- Along State Road 42 in southern Putnam County -- In Putnamville -- In Reelsville -- In Cloverdale

The expansion also includes the rollout of the company's high-speed wireless broadband network. Now, Verizon Wireless customers living in and traveling throughout Putnam County can enjoy two prime services: BroadbandAccess and V CAST.

BroadbandAccess

Based on Evolution-Data Optimized Revision A (EV-DO Rev. A) network technology, BroadbandAccess provides mobile workers with the ability to access their corporate information as if they were attached to this data via a high-speed wired connection but with the freedom of true mobility. Developed with a range of users in mind, the service enables large enterprises, small to medium-sized businesses and mobile professionals to conduct business anytime, anywhere in the BroadbandAccess coverage area via a secure, true high-speed data connection.

With BroadbandAccess, business customers, residents and visitors can expect average download speeds of 600 kilobits per second (kbps) to 1.4 megabits per second and average upload speeds of 500 kbps to 800 kbps. That means they can download a 1 megabyte email 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.

BroadbandAccess also enables Verizon Wireless customers to download files significantly faster than customers of wireless service providers that use different broadly deployed network technologies. Furthermore, customers who travel outside the enhanced BroadbandAccess coverage area with an EV-DO device will switch seamlessly to the company's NationalAccess service.

"Our enhanced BroadbandAccess service gives our customers three key advantages in wireless communication-speed, mobility and security," said Greg Haller, president-Indiana/Kentucky/Michigan Region, Verizon Wireless. "With these advantages comes an increase in productivity and bottom-line business benefits."

V CAST: Video and Music

The company's wireless broadband network also enables its V CAST multimedia services, which offer customers the ability to download full-song tracks, play cutting-edge 3D games and stream video clips straight to the handset with top transmission speeds. With content updated daily, customers can watch dozens of on-demand videos, including breaking news, weather updates, sports highlights and the hottest entertainment clips.

With V CAST Music, Verizon Wireless has built a massive full-song mobile music store that contains more than 3 million songs-from well-known as well as independent artists-that customers can download over-the-air, directly onto their V CAST Music-enabled wireless phones.

"Our customers choose Verizon Wireless and stay with us because we deliver on our promise to provide the most reliable network," said Haller. "This major expansion across Putnam County reflects that commitment. We'll continue investing in our network here in Indiana as well as across the nation so that our customers can rely on their wireless phones everywhere they go."

These new cell sites are part of Verizon Wireless' continual effort to expand coverage, increase capacity and enhance the quality of its wireless voice and data network in Indiana and throughout the country. Verizon Wireless has invested more than $45 billion since it was formed-$5.5 billion on average every year-to increase the coverage and capacity of its national network and to add new services. Nearly $870 million of this investment has been spent in Indiana since 2000. In 2007, the company invested more than $136 million in Indiana network improvements.

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: Michelle Gilbert of Verizon Wireless, +1-248-915-3680,
michelle.gilbert@verizonwireless.com; or Kyle Niederpruem for Verizon
Wireless, +1-317-509-7334, kyle@kylecommunications.com

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

PHH GreenFleet(R) Wins Stevie(R) AwardEnvironmental program enables fleets to improve their mpg by up to 20%

SPARKS, Md., June 16 /PRNewswire/ -- PHH Arval, a subsidiary of PHH Corporation has won an American Business Award(SM), also known as a "Stevie" award. The company won for PHH GreenFleet, the fleet management industry's most comprehensive program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, in the category "Best New Product or Service."

PHH GreenFleet takes a common-sense approach to helping corporations meet their own corporate environmental goals. Fleets managed by PHH Arval that have fully implemented the program have reduced their emissions on average by 14% and lifecycle operating costs by 4%. And the program has also enabled them to improve their miles per gallon (mpg) by up to 20% -- a major plus with today's high fuel prices.

Karen Healey, Director at PHH Arval in charge of the company's green initiatives, said, "We're honored to receive a Stevie Award recognizing PHH's leadership in helping corporate fleets improve their environmental performance. More important, we're excited about the benefits this program brings not just to the environment, but to our clients in reducing emissions, fuel consumption and costs."

About PHH GreenFleet

PHH GreenFleet helps clients reduce GHG emissions from company vehicles and offers options for making their fleets completely climate-neutral. Developed by PHH Arval and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), one of the nation's leading environmental organizations, PHH GreenFleet helps clients:

-- Measure and report on greenhouse gas emissions to demonstrate progress over time. -- Implement improvements in fleet vehicle selection that result in increased efficiency and lower emissions. -- Improve vehicle use through driver training, telematics, and improved preventive maintenance. -- Offset remaining emissions by investing in credible, third party verified greenhouse gas reduction projects.

PHH GreenFleet was recently featured in EDF's 2008 Innovations Review (http://www.edf.org/documents/7904_innovationsreview2008.pdf), a publication that highlights new ways companies are achieving environmental sustainability while reducing costs and gaining advantages. "EDF is proud to work with PHH Arval in delivering this successful program to Corporate America," said Environmental Defense Fund Managing Director Tom Murray. "The growing interest in measuring and reducing fleet emissions points to a real trend in the smart management of greenhouse gas emissions. These corporate leaders know that by reducing emissions from their fleets, they will cut costs, meet environmental goals, and help establish new best practices for their industry. It's win-win on all fronts."

About the Stevie Awards

Hailed as "the business world's own Oscars" (New York Post, April 27, 2005), The American Business Awards is the only national, independent business awards program honoring organizations of all types -- public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small. Nicknamed "the Stevies" for the Greek word "crowned," winners for the 2008 awards were announced during the annual gala on Thursday, June 12, 2008 at a nationally broadcast ceremony in New York City.

About PHH Arval

PHH Arval, a subsidiary of PHH Corporation , is a leading fleet management services provider in the United States and Canada. PHH Arval provides outsourced fleet management solutions to corporate clients, including nearly one-third of the Fortune 500 companies. Through consultative expertise, flexible customer service, and award-winning Internet technology, PHH Arval helps clients reduce costs and increase productivity. For more information, visit http://www.phharval.com/, or call 800 ONLY PHH.

About PHH Corporation

Headquartered in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, PHH Corporation is a leading outsource provider of mortgage and vehicle fleet management services. Its subsidiary, PHH Mortgage, is one of the top ten retail originators of residential mortgages in the United States(1), and its subsidiary, PHH Arval, is a leading fleet management services provider in the United States and Canada. For additional information about the Company and its subsidiaries please visit our website at http://www.phh.com/.

PHH Arval

CONTACT: Ms. Pilar Page of PHH, +1-410-771-2733, Pilar.Page@phh.com

Web site: http://www.phharval.com/
http://www.phh.com/

T-Bay Holdings Appoint New CEO and Independent Directors

SHANGHAI, China, June 16 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- T-Bay Holdings Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: TBYH) today announces that the Company has appointed Mr. Jie Shi as its Chief Executive Officer and also appointed Mr. Jiancheng Fang, Mr. Chao Jiang and Mr. Chengning Zhang as independent directors of T-Bay Holdings Inc. The appointments were effective on June 11.

Jie Shi, aged 39, previously worked for Qiao Xing Group as vice-president and Qiao Xing Universal (XING) as general manager and director from 2000 to 2004. He used to act as independent director in Jili Zhongxun Technology Co., Ltd. (SZEX: 000669). Mr. Shi has abundant experience in the operations of a US public company as well as mergers and acquisitions. He will be responsible for the company's operations, new business development, strategic planning, and mergers & acquisitions.

The company also appointed Mr. Jiancheng Fang, Mr. Chao Jiang and Mr. Chengning Zhang as independent directors.

Mr. Jiancheng Fang is the Chief of College of Optoelectronic Engineering and Vice-Chief of R&D Center of Information and Control in Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He is the member of Electric Control & Testing Standards Department in State Administration of Science Technology and Industry for National Defence and is now in charge of nine National Science Projects, three of which are included in the "National 863 Plan Program". He will provide critical and valuable technical guidance on development of the company's new projects.

Mr. Chao Jiang is an associate member of the ACCA and a CPA in the PRC. He currently serves as the Executive Director, CFO, and Vice President of China Wireless Technologies Limited (02369.HK). Previously, he worked for the State Audit Bureau. Mr. Jiang also worked for Shenzhen Zhong Xing Xin Telecom Equipment Company Limited (00763.HK).

Chengning Zhang, Doctoral Supervisor for the Beijing Institute of Technology, is an expert in "vehicle electric control" & "Electric Power Systems". He has dedicated his research to the study of Electric Power Control Systems, Battery Management Systems and Battery Charge Systems. Mr. Zhang is the head of one of the "National 863 Plan Programs" and the holder of 4 national patents. More than 20 of his essays were published in professional journals in China and overseas. He also was the Co-Editor of the first professional book on "Electric Vehicle" in China.

Mr. Xiaofeng Li, the former CEO of T-Bay said, "We are pleased to welcome Mr. Jie Shi and three independent directors to join our company. Mr. Shi's experience in business operations and M&A will help the company grasp development opportunities in the future."

Mr. Shi responded, "It's my honor to join a fast growing company as T-Bay. We see exciting opportunities based upon our expertise and resource in China and worldwide. I will do my best to maintain the rapid growth of T-Bay."

The board also accepts the resignation of Mr. Xiaofeng Li as CEO of T-Bay and Ms. Meilian Li as director of the company. Mr. Xiaofeng Li will continue to serve the company as the CEO of Shanghai Sunplus Communication Technology Co., Ltd., where he will focus his efforts on new product and market development.

About T-Bay Holdings Inc.

T-BAY conducts its mobile phone design business through its 95% owned subsidiary, Shanghai SunPlus Communication Technology Co., Ltd. ("SunPlus"). Established in October 2002, SunPlus is a Sino-foreign joint venture providing total solution and full-range design services to leading mobile handset brand owners in China. The broad spectrum of services that SunPlus provides include overall product design, mechanical design, module architecture design, software design, prototype production, product testing, manufacturing and after-sale technical support. The Company currently has a staff of 160, comprised mostly of engineers and software programmers.

SunPlus develops its mobile phone modules based mainly on the chipset platform provided by VIA, MTK, SKYWORKS, ANYKA, INFINEON. Historically, our customers included multinational brand names such as Motorola, NEC, Siemens, China Telecom, Panasonic and Alcatel. Our major customers in China include Feihu Communication, Shenzhen Henkai, Qiao Xing Famous Technology, Shenzhen LaiDi, Shenzhen Siecom, CECT.

For more information, please contact: Jack Zeng Tel: +86-21-46814605 Email: zeng888888@hotmail.com

T-Bay Holdings Inc.

CONTACT: Jack Zeng, +86-21-46814605, or zeng888888@hotmail.com

General Dynamics Awarded $10 Million Air Force Gateways Installation Contract

FAIRFAX, Va., June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- General Dynamics Information Technology, a business unit of General Dynamics , was awarded a $10 million contract from the U.S. Air Force Electronic Systems Command to install Air Force Gateways at 13 locations worldwide to enhance security, administration and performance at the Air Force Intranet perimeter. The total potential value of the contract is $10 million if all options are exercised during a 20-month period.

The contract is integral to the Air Force's strategy to streamline information technology (IT) administration while enhancing network defense and performance. General Dynamics received the Air Force Gateways installation task order under the Network-Centric Solutions (NETCENTS) indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contract.

"The Gateways suites will enable the Air Force to control, maintain and manage its networks in fewer facilities and significantly reduce costs," said Charlie Plummer, vice president and general manager of Air Force IT Solutions Sector for General Dynamics Information Technology. "By consolidating the network, Air Force IT staff will experience greater security and ease of integration into critical warfighter systems.

Importantly, reduced network administration frees IT personnel to focus on strategic, mission-critical operations."

General Dynamics previously developed the Air Force Gateways architecture. The Air Force Gateways integrates best-of-breed network management/network defense (NM/ND) products to provide the flexibility and scalability to support evolving Air Force cyberspace requirements. The Block 30 Spiral 1 Gateways effort is one of many complex initiatives in the Combat Information Systems Transport (CITS); a multi-year, Air Force-wide program strategically modernizing and evolving the Air Force's critical network assets.

As a trusted systems integrator for more than 50 years, General Dynamics Information Technology provides information technology (IT), systems engineering and professional services to customers in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, federal civilian government and commercial sectors. With 15,000 professionals worldwide, the company manages large-scale, mission-critical IT programs delivering IT services and enterprise solutions. More information about General Dynamics Information Technology is available at http://www.gdit.com/.

General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Va., employs approximately 84,000 people worldwide and reported 2007 revenues of $27.2 billion. The company has leading market positions in mission critical information systems and technologies, land and amphibious combat systems, shipbuilding and marine systems, and business aviation. More information about the company is available on the Internet at http://www.generaldynamics.com/.

General Dynamics Information Technology

CONTACT: Mark Meudt of General Dynamics Information Technology,
+1-703-246-0525, or fax, +1-703-246-0206, Mark.Meudt@gdit.com

Web site: http://www.gdit.com/
http://www.generaldynamics.com/

Riding Wavelengths Down the Convergence HighwayTellabs accelerates optical transport networks

LAS VEGAS, June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NXTcomm08 -- Service providers need networks without speed limits. They need unlimited bandwidth to deliver video, business and mobile services. Simpler and more scalable Carrier Ethernet capabilities on the Tellabs(R) 7100 optical transport system (OTS) surpass networks' current speed limits.

Clear the road

Providers must upgrade existing transport networks and provide Carrier Ethernet services to stay ahead of user needs. They need to cost-effectively ensure carrier-class reliability, which means their networks must be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The new capabilities of the Tellabs 7100 OTS, including the Tellabs(R) 7100 Nano(TM) OTS, make deployments simpler and more efficient -- with lower start-up costs.

-- ROADM DWDM optical network components formerly mandatory are now decoupled and are optional on the Tellabs 7100 OTS family. The Ethernet, SONET and SDH capabilities can be deployed without ROADM DWDM. This new flexibility enables simplified provisioning and reduced start-up costs for smaller applications, while maintaining the ability to easily and cost-effectively upgrade to ROADM DWDM support as demand increases. The on-ramp to the convergence highway has never been smoother. -- ITU-T Recommendation G.709 Optical Transport Network (OTN) based transport support will enable transparent high-capacity services. Providers can carpool their Carrier Ethernet, video, Storage Area Network, SONET and SDH services on a shared infrastructure, scaling capacity as needed. -- Additional new capabilities enable more traffic to travel along optical highway lanes. Enhancements to traditional Ethernet over SONET/SDH transport enable a 20% increase in Gigabit Ethernet port capacity, and support 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports as well. More traffic on existing lanes improves service and network efficiency.

"These new capabilities of the Tellabs 7100 OTS enable our customers to upgrade their networks quickly," said Mark Pashan, vice president and general manager of optical transport products for Tellabs. "Ethernet services are more flexible, and users receive more bandwidth exactly where it's needed as network demands increase."

The new Tellabs 7100 OTS capabilities will help customers win the race to advanced Carrier Ethernet services by the end of 2008.

About Tellabs

Tellabs and Tellabs logo are registered U.S. trademarks of Tellabs Operations, Inc. in the United States and/or in other countries.

Tellabs

CONTACT: media, Ariana Nikitas of Tellabs, +1-630-798-2532,
ariana.nikitas@tellabs.com; or Chris Parente, +1-240-485-1082,
cparente@gotostrategic.com, for Tellabs; or investors, Tom Scottino of
Tellabs, +1-630-798-3602, tom.scottino@tellabs.com

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

PECO II to Unveil Quantum(TM) Power System at NXTcomm 2008Small Power Platform to be Displayed in Walker and Associates Booth #SU10416

LAS VEGAS, June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PECO II, Inc. , a communications industry power systems and services provider, announced today that it will display its new Quantum small power platform in the Walker and Associates booth at NXTcomm. Quantum is the first new product to be jointly marketed by PECO and Walker. The partnership combines a leading manufacturer of telecom power systems with a world-class distributor and systems integrator.

Jacquie Boyer, PECO II vice president of sales, said, "We are excited to join forces with Walker in the introduction of Quantum. Walker's experience and marketplace presence ideally complement PECO's application and manufacturing capabilities. Through Walker, we will be able to reach a very important segment of our market."

Mark Walker, president of Walker and Associates, said, "PECO II is a highly respected, long-standing provider of telecom power. This new association with PECO indicates our confidence in the direction it is taking in addressing the small power market segment. We are pleased to have them represented in our booth at NXTcomm."

The Quantum platform is a 48-volt DC power system that combines high-density rectifiers, distribution and control in a sleek, low-profile shelf for optimized value to telecom carriers deploying fiber-to-the-node and traditional wireline architectures. Designed for the harsh outside plant environment, the Quantum system's small footprint makes it ideal for cabinets where rack space is at a premium.

The Quantum Power System optimizes the user experience with a unique system controller that offers rapid input/output and PECO II's innovative QuickLoad(TM) system configuration capability. The controller features a technician-friendly input control device and a display that can be read easily in difficult outdoor conditions. The rectifiers include PECO II's unique I-View(TM) faceplate indicators that report rectifier current and load-sharing status.

About PECO II, Inc.

PECO II, headquartered in Galion, Ohio, designs, manufactures and markets communications power systems and power distribution equipment, and provides engineering and on-site installation services. As the largest independent full-service provider of telecommunications power systems, the Company provides total power quality and reliability solutions, and supports the power infrastructure needs of communications service providers in the wireline, wireless and broadband markets. Additional information about PECO II can be found at http://www.peco2.com/.

About Walker and Associates

Walker is the telecommunications industry's premier network products distributor. Established in 1970, Walker provides reliable sourcing, stocking and order management services to well over 1,500 telecommunications service providers and resellers. Walker provides many crucial value-added services pertinent to service provider industry; including world-class supply chain management, network deployment kits, installation and systems integration. Walker is an aggressive industry leader in both wireline and wireless applications, supporting carriers and high-capacity users of voice, data and video with products from more than 200 manufacturers. Our products support essential carrier service delivery technologies including IP/ Ethernet, FTTX, PON, xDSL, BLC, WiMax, VoIP, SONET, ATM and traditional DLC. Additional information about Walker and Associates can be found at http://www.walkerfirst.com/.

Quantum(TM), QuickLoad(TM) and I-View(TM) are trademarks of PECO II Inc.

Information in the press release, including product prices and specifications, content of services and contact information, is current on the date of the press announcement, but is subject to change without prior notice.

PECO II, Inc.

CONTACT: Kevin Borders, Vice President, Marketing and Product
Development, PECO II, Inc., +1-419-468-7600

Web site: http://www.peco2.com/
http://www.walkerfirst.com/

Aware to Feature its Latest DSL Solutions at NXTcomm 2008Demos include 100Mbps IPTV HD video streaming, IP-Bonded VDSL2, and interactive line diagnostics and service assurance solutions

BEDFORD, Mass., June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Aware, Inc. , a leading supplier of broadband technology and DSL test and diagnostics solutions, today announced that it will showcase several new DSL technologies and demonstrations in its booth at NXTcomm 2008 this week. Aware will feature its StratiPHY(TM) DSL silicon intellectual property (IP) as well as its Dr. DSL(R) test and diagnostics solutions for handheld and centralized test suppliers and service providers in its booth, #SU6807, from June 16 to 19, 2008 in Las Vegas.

StratiPHY DSL Intellectual Property Licensing

Expanding on its successful StratiPHY product line, Aware will feature a live demonstration of its new StratiPHY3(TM) analog and digital reference design. The demonstration, which includes Aware's new StratiPHY-A(TM) analog front end (AFE) technology, will show Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) high-definition (HD) video streaming at 30 MHz with symmetrical rates of 100 Mbps, which is ideal for a multi-dwelling unit (MDU) environment. There will also be an interactive demonstration of Aware's VDSL2 IP-Bonded solution which will give service providers a first-hand look at how bonded technology can be used to dramatically extend the reach of their VDSL2 IPTV service area. StratiPHY offers chipset manufacturers a complete standard-compliant IP offering, including RTL and firmware source code, GDSII, sample silicon, development systems, reference designs, and an Aware AFE for both customer premises (CPE) and optimized multiport central office (CO) applications.

Dr. DSL Test and Diagnostics Hardware and Software

Aware's Universal DMT (UDMT(TM)) product line of small-profile DSL test modem modules are designed for easy integration into telecom outside plant handheld devices and automated test head solutions for advanced DSL diagnostics. The UDMT modules can operate in DSLAM mode to qualify in-home copper wiring or isolate wiring faults, or as a customer premises device to verify DSLAM sync rates. The NXTcomm demonstration will show Aware's UDMT module interoperating against ADSL2+, legacy VDSL1, and VDSL2 DSLAMs. Aware will also demonstrate how Aware's Dr. DSL expert diagnostics software modules can be embedded into handheld devices to provide enhanced diagnostics functionality.

Aware will also highlight its Dr. DSL Line Diagnostics Platform (LDP) and how this centralized server-based software solution works with a service provider's installed DSL network access equipment, such as DSLAMs and BLCs, to offer a comprehensive, centralized system for pre-qualification and fault detection, as well as line diagnostics and monitoring of the carrier's DSL lines. Aware will show a live demonstration of the LDP conducting single- ended and dual-ending tests in a simulated service provide network.

For more information, please visit Aware at its booth (#SU6807) at NXTcomm 2008, taking place in Las Vegas June 16 - 19. More information about Aware's products can also be found on Aware's website at http://www.aware.com/.

About Aware

Aware is a leading technology supplier for the telecommunications industries. For more than ten years, Aware has pioneered innovations at telecommunications standards-setting organizations and continues to develop and market DSL silicon intellectual property and test and diagnostics products. Its StratiPHY(TM) IP product line supports DSL standards, including ADSL2+ and VDSL2, and has been broadly licensed to leading semiconductor companies. Telecom equipment vendors and phone companies use Aware's DSL test and diagnostics modules and Dr. DSL(R) software to help provision DSL circuits globally. Aware is also a veteran of the biometrics industry, providing biometric and imaging software components used in government systems worldwide since 1992. Aware's interoperable, standard-compliant, field-proven imaging products are used in a number of applications, from border management to criminal justice to medical imaging. Aware is a publicly held company based in Bedford, Massachusetts. http://www.aware.com/

Safe Harbor Warning

Portions of this release contain forward-looking statements regarding future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties, such as estimates or projections of future revenue and earnings and the growth of the DSL and biometrics markets. Aware wishes to caution you that there are factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results indicated by such statements. The DSL factors include, but are not limited to: we have a unique business model, our quarterly results are difficult to predict, we depend on a limited number of licensees, we derive a significant amount of revenue from a small number of customers, we depend on equipment companies to incorporate our technology into their products, we face intense competition from other DSL vendors, DSL technology competes with other technologies for broadband access, and our business is subject to rapid technological change. We refer you to the documents Aware files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the section titled Risk Factors in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 and other reports and filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Aware, UDMT, StratiPHY3, StratiPHY-A, StratiPHY and Dr. DSL are trademarks or registered trademarks of Aware, Inc. Any other trademarks appearing herein are the property of their respective owners.

Aware, Inc.

CONTACT: Sarah LaLiberte of Aware, Inc., +1-781-687-0695,
sarahl@aware.com

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

Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/107679.html

Tellabs Keeps Laying Down That Broadband BeatIndustry-leading optical transport system has wave after wave of hits

LAS VEGAS, June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NXTcomm08 -- The world's hunger for streaming high-quality video, instant online gaming and reliable business services is changing the way service providers design their networks. The Tellabs(R) 7100 optical transport system (OTS) tops the charts by revolutionizing the way service providers deliver the bandwidth to meet these demands.

Churning out the hits In just over two years, Tellabs has: -- Shipped more than 10,600 wavelengths on almost 3,000 systems, enabling the delivery of all types of transport services; -- Shipped more than 4,200 degrees of ROADM, enabling providers to instantly provision bandwidth anywhere at any time; and -- Shipped more than 3,400 integrated add-drop multiplexer (ADM) pairs, enabling providers to save time and money by reducing the number of elements in their networks. On the ROADM again

In July 2006, Tellabs announced that Verizon chose the Tellabs 7100 OTS with ROADM to simplify the optical transport system in its all-fiber network that delivers FiOS Internet and FiOS TV services to millions of customers in 17 states. Now Verizon Business uses the Tellabs 7100 OTS to deliver flexible bandwidth to banks, hospitals, universities and other businesses.

And in the first quarter of 2008, Tellabs recognized revenue from a new customer in North America. In fact, Tellabs 7100 system revenue quadrupled in 2007, exceeding our most optimistic forecasts.

New release coming soon

To continue to help service providers meet their customers' needs; Tellabs is adding new capabilities to the system. These enhancements enable providers to make their Ethernet networks more scalable. For more information, see Riding a wavelength down the convergence highway (http://www.tellabs.com/news/2008/nr061608.shtml).

About Tellabs

Tellabs(R) and Tellabs logo(R) are trademarks of Tellabs or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. Any other company or product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.

Tellabs

CONTACT: Media, Ariana Nikitas of Tellabs, +1-630-798-2532,
ariana.nikitas@tellabs.com; or Chris Parente, +1-240-485-1082,
cparente@gotostrategic.com, for Tellabs; or Investors, Tom Scottino of
Tellabs, +1-630-798-3602, tom.scottino@tellabs.com

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

Bull Acquires CSB Consulting - an IT Services Company Based in Belgium and Luxembourg - Continuing its Dynamic Growth in Information Technology Services

BRUSSELS, June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- - Bull Takes Another Step Towards its Goal of Becoming the European Leader in Information Technology

- Bull Further Strengthens its Presence in Belgium and Luxembourg as Well as Towards the European Union Institutions

Bull today announced that it has acquired CSB Consulting: the information technology (IT) services company with a presence in Belgium and Luxembourg. CSB Consulting specializes in value-added IT services offerings including consultancy, infrastructure management and project management.

Further reinforcing Bull's growth in this market, this latest acquisition is in line with the Group's aim - and that of its Belgian subsidiary - to establish its position as a key IT services provider to European Union institutions, as well as the banking and public sectors in Belgium and Luxembourg.

Created in 1999, CSB Consulting currently employs 150 people and recorded revenues of EUR10.4 million in the 2007 financial year.

As William Van Malderen, Managing Director of Bull Belgium and Luxembourg commented: "The acquisition of CSB Consulting marks a very important step in our development. It gives us critical mass both in Belgium and in Luxembourg, with no less than 300 experts and other staff now working for us in these countries: guaranteeing that we have the capacity to deliver very large-scale projects. We have already been working with CSB Consulting over a long period, and our extremely successful collaboration is another way in which we can ensure this capability."

As well as enhancing their business in IT services, the combination of Bull Belgium and CSB Consulting will also be bringing together their skills in:

- The management of large-scale projects (systems integration) - Open Source solutions - IT security - Professional services.

Because of its skill base, the acquisition of CSB Consulting opens up new markets for Bull in these territories, particularly in the areas of network management, infrastructure management, databases and systems development.

Ilias Casabalis and Manuel Pallage, respectively Managing Director and Chief Executive of CSB Consulting, confirmed their enthusiasm for this move: "We are delighted with this coming together of our two companies, because there are so many synergies and complementary skills we can use to enable us to accelerate our growth. We are also very pleased to be joining a Group whose strategy is so clearly aligned with our own areas of expertise."

About Bull, Architect of an Open World(TM)

As one of the leading European IT companies, Bull delivers open, flexible and secure information systems. The group helps public and private sector customers transform their information systems, applying its know-how and expertise in three main areas:

- Capitalizing on its extensive mainframe experience, Bull designs and produces robust, innovative and open servers, based on industry-standard technologies; - Building on its alliances with leading ISVs and long-standing involvement with Open Source, Bull develops and implements flexible and interoperable application infrastructures which give business processes the freedom to evolve; - Bringing together recognized expertise in end-to-end IT security, Bull secures data and exchanges that are so critical in preserving customers' business integrity.

Bull has a particularly strong presence in the public, healthcare, finance, telecommunications, manufacturing and defense sectors. Its distribution network and business partners cover more than 60 countries worldwide.

For more information visit: http://www.bull.com/ Contacts

Bull - Anne-Marie Jourdain - Phone: +33(0)1-30-80-32-52 - E-mail: anne-marie.jourdain@bull.net

Financial Dynamics - Elodie Marchand / Tiphaine Bannelier - Tel. +33(0)1-47-03-68-10 - elodie.marchand@fd.com / tiphaine.bannelier@fd.com

Bull

CONTACT: Contacts: Bull - Anne-Marie Jourdain - Phone:
+33(0)1-30-80-32-52 - E-mail: anne-marie.jourdain@bull.net; Financial
Dynamics - Elodie Marchand / Tiphaine Bannelier - Tel. +33(0)1-47-03-68-10 -
elodie.marchand@fd.com / tiphaine.bannelier@fd.com

Thompson Reuters Partners With EDGAR Online Inc. to Launch I-Metrix on Checkpoint

NEW YORK, June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Tax & Accounting business of Thomson Reuters today announced the launch of I-Metrix powered by Checkpoint(R), its online productivity and workflow solution for tax and accounting professionals. Tax & Accounting partnered with EDGAR(R) Online(R) Inc. to design and build the XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language)-enabled tool allowing subscribers to instantly retrieve detailed financial information directly while working within Microsoft(R) Office Excel(R). I-Metrix delivers financial data within hours of being filed with the SEC and significantly reduces the time it takes to prepare benchmark analysis or create internal financial dashboards.

"Tax & Accounting is committed to expanding the data and tools we provide to our financial reporting and management community," said Keith Haurie, Vice President, Product Management, Research & Guidance. "EDGAR Online's technologies and capabilities will enable us to continue to deliver the state-of-the-art, cutting-edge technology our clients expect. Access to I-Metrix XBRL-powered data and analytical tools is a natural next enhancement to SECPlus on Checkpoint, our flagship product for SEC compliance."

Philip Moyer, EDGAR Online President and CEO, added, "Thomson Reuters is a clear leader in tax and accounting software with Checkpoint, EDGAR Online is a clear leader in XBRL with its I-Metrix software and data. Our combined strengths provide an unmatched set of tools and knowledge to manage risk, detect anomalies, assist in transparency and to gather and benchmark data for their clients - all leveraging the latest in financial reporting standards."

"With the SEC's recent announcement of its intention to mandate XBRL reporting, tax and accounting professionals are looking for tools to help them support the detail their clients need in this new environment of financial reporting. I-Metrix powered by Checkpoint is world class XBRL technology combined with world class tax and accounting knowledge all in a single easy to use tool, providing a clear competitive advantage in this new world of XBRL financial reporting."

Benefits -- Delivers powerful data sets and analytical capabilities directly to Microsoft Office Excel, improving data analysis workflow. -- Provides a simple, streamlined method for subscribers to integrate datasets into their workflow, saving hours of traditional "cut and paste" spreadsheet work while increasing confidence in the accuracy of information. -- Provides the most accurate and timely XBRL data in the marketplace with the lowest error rate -- Also streamlines user effort - a single click links any data cell directly back to the EDGAR source filing to give validity and the XBRL accounting definition of the line item. -- Automatically updates financial models previously created by a subscriber in I-Metrix with the most recent financial data, saving the subscriber time when generating repetitive reports such as quarterly reports to directors. -- Direct linking from EDGAR source filings into SECPlus for relevant information and tools associated with SEC compliance.

"Increased demand for peer-to-peer analysis and recent SEC initiatives to require XBRL filings are driving the need for seamless integration of key sources like EDGAR Online's SEC filings and I-Metrix. Integrating these productivity solutions into SECPlus further strengthens our product offering and helps us best serve our customers," said Haurie.

For more information about I-Metrix powered by Checkpoint, visit http://ria.thomson.com/ or call 800-950-1216.

About Thomson Reuters

Thomson Reuters is the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals. We combine industry expertise with innovative technology to deliver critical information to leading decision makers in the financial, legal, tax and accounting, scientific, healthcare and media markets, powered by the world's most trusted news organization. With headquarters in New York and major operations in London and Eagan, Minnesota, Thomson Reuters employs more than 50,000 people in 93 countries. Thomson Reuters shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange ; Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: TRI); London Stock Exchange ; and Nasdaq . For more information, go to http://www.thomsonreuters.com/.

The Tax & Accounting business of Thomson Reuters (formerly Thomson Tax & Accounting) is the leading provider of technology and information solutions, as well as integrated tax compliance software and services to accounting, tax and corporate finance professionals in accounting firms, corporations, law firms and government. Tax & Accounting includes the Professional Software & Services, Corporate Software & Services, and Research & Guidance business groups.

About EDGAR(R) Online, Inc.

EDGAR Online, Inc. (http://www.edgar-online.com/) is a leading provider of value-added business and financial information on global companies to financial, corporate and advisory professionals. The company makes its information and a variety of analysis tools available via online subscriptions and licensing agreements to a large user base.

EDGAR is a federally registered trademark of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). EDGAR Online is not affiliated with or approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

EDGAR Online, Inc.

CONTACT: T. David Colgren, +1-646-536-5103, dcolgren@colcomgroup.com of
Colcomgroup, Inc.; Melissa Lande, 1-800-993-7600 x1#, mlande@landepr.com of
Lande Communications for I-Metrix powered by Checkpoint

Web site: http://www.edgar-online.com/

Riding Wavelengths Down the Convergence Highway

LAS VEGAS, June 16 /PRNewswire/ --

- Tellabs accelerates optical transport networks

NXTcomm08 -- Service providers need networks without speed limits. They need unlimited bandwidth to deliver video, business and mobile services. Simpler and more scalable Carrier Ethernet capabilities on the Tellabs(R) 7100 optical transport system (OTS) surpass networks' current speed limits.

Clear the road

The new Tellabs 7100 OTS capabilities will help customers win the race to advanced Carrier Ethernet services by the end of 2008.

About Tellabs

Tellabs advances telecommunications networks to meet the evolving needs of users. Solutions from Tellabs enable service providers to deliver high-quality voice, video and data services over wireline and wireless networks around the world. Tellabs (Nasdaq: TLAB) is part of the NASDAQ Global Select Market, Ocean Tomo 300(TM) Patent Index and the S&P 500. http://www.tellabs.com

Tellabs and Tellabs logo are registered U.S. trademarks of Tellabs Operations, Inc. in the United States and/or in other countries.

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

Tellabs

media, Ariana Nikitas of Tellabs, +1-630-798-2532, ariana.nikitas@tellabs.com; or Chris Parente, +1-240-485-1082, cparente@gotostrategic.com, for Tellabs; or investors, Tom Scottino of Tellabs, +1-630-798-3602, tom.scottino@tellabs.com

Bull acquiert CSB Consulting, société de services belgo luxembourgeoise et renforce sa dynamique de croissance dans les services informatiques

BRUXELLES, June 16 /PRNewswire/ --

- Bull confirme son ambition de leader européen des technologies de l'information

- Bull accroît sa présence en Belgique et au Luxembourg et auprès des Institutions européennes

Bull annonce l'acquisition de CSB Consulting, société de services informatiques présente en Belgique et au Luxembourg, spécialisée dans les offres de services informatiques à valeur ajoutée (consultance, gestion d'infrastructures, gestion de projets).

Confortant la croissance de Bull dans les services informatiques, cette acquisition reflète l'ambition du Groupe, et celle de sa filiale belge, à asseoir sa position de fournisseur de services informatiques auprès des Institutions européennes et des secteurs public et bancaire en Belgique comme au Luxembourg.

Créée en 1999, CSB Consulting compte un effectif de 150 personnes et a réalisé un chiffre d'affaires de 10,4 millions d'Euros au cours de l'exercice 2007.

Pour William Van Malderen, Directeur Général de Bull Belgique et Luxembourg : " L'acquisition de CSB Consulting marque une étape très importante pour notre développement. Elle nous donne une taille significative tant en Belgique qu'au Luxembourg avec pas moins de 300 collaborateurs et experts, garantie de notre capacité à développer les plus grands projets. Nous travaillons de longue date avec CSB Consulting et notre très bonne collaboration est un gage supplémentaire de cette capacité. >>

Renforçant son activité dans les services informatiques, Bull Belgique et CSB Consulting conjuguent également leurs talents dans les domaines de :

- la gestion de grands projets (Intégration de Systèmes),

- les solutions Open Source,

- la sécurité,

- les services professionnels.

Par ses compétences, CSB Consulting ouvre de nouveaux marchés à Bull en particulier dans les domaines de la gestion des réseaux, des infrastructures, des bases de données et du développement tant en Belgique qu'au Luxembourg.

Ilias Casabalis et Manuel Pallage, respectivement Administrateur Délégué et Directeur Général de CSB Consulting, confirment cet enthousiasme : "Nous sommes très satisfaits par ce rapprochement car il est porteur de synergies et de complémentarités qui vont nous permettre d'accélérer notre croissance. Nous nous réjouissons de rejoindre un Groupe dont la stratégie est en ligne avec nos expertises."

A propos de Bull, architecte d'un monde ouvert

Expert des systèmes d'information ouverts, flexibles et sécurisés, Bull est l'un des premiers acteurs informatiques européens. Le Groupe accompagne les grandes entreprises et les administrations dans la transformation de leur système d'information en leur apportant son expérience et son savoir-faire dans trois domaines fondamentaux :

- serveurs ouverts, robustes et performants basés sur des technologies standard, bénéficiant de son savoir-faire historique dans le domaine des grands serveurs d'entreprise ;

- infrastructures applicatives flexibles et communicantes, grâce à ses alliances avec les principaux éditeurs et son engagement de longue date dans les logiciels libres ;

- sécurité de bout en bout des échanges et des données pour préserver la souveraineté de ses clients.

Bull est particulièrement présent dans le secteur public, la santé, la finance, les télécommunications, l'industrie et la défense. Son réseau de distribution et de partenaires s'étend sur plus de 60 pays.

Pour plus d'informations : http://www.bull.fr

Contacts presse :

Bull - Anne Marie Jourdain - Tel : +33-(0)1-30-80-32-52 - anne-marie.jourdain@bull.net

Financial Dynamics - Elodie Marchand / Tiphaine Bannelier - Tel. +33-(0)1-47-03-68-10 - elodie.marchand@fd.com / tiphaine.bannelier@fd.com

Bull

Contacts presse : Bull - Anne Marie Jourdain - Tel : +33-(0)1-30-80-32-52 - anne-marie.jourdain@bull.net. Financial Dynamics - Elodie Marchand / Tiphaine Bannelier - Tel. +33-(0)1-47-03-68-10 - elodie.marchand@fd.com / tiphaine.bannelier@fd.com

Calypso Wireless, Inc. annonce des brevets pour sa technologie ASNAP(TM) dans vingt-cinq pays européens

MIAMI, June 16 /PRNewswire/ --

Calypso Wireless, Inc. (OTC : CLYW / CLYW.PK), un innovateur de premier plan en matière de technologies avancées de télécommunications sans fil, a annoncé aujourd'hui que la société avait obtenu des brevets suite à des demandes déposées dans vingt-cinq pays européens pour sa technologie ASNAP(TM). Avec l'officialisation de ces droits et la capacité de les protéger aussi bien en Europe qu'en Amérique, la société a commencé la monétisation de sa technologie.

La semaine dernière, des avocats de brevet agissant pour Calypso ont informé la société que ses applications de brevet pour sa technologie ASNAP(TM) ont été acceptées dans 25 pays y compris, l'Autriche, la Belgique, la Bulgarie, Chypre, la République tchèque, le Danemark, l'Estonie, la Finlande, la France, l'Allemagne, la Grèce, la Hongrie, l'Irlande, l'Italie, le Luxembourg, Monaco, les Pays-Bas, le Portugal, la Roumanie, la Suède, la Slovaquie, la Suisse, le Lichtenstein, la Turquie et le Royaume-Uni.

<< Nous contrôlons pleinement ce que certains experts de l'industrie considèrent comme étant la technologie de télécommunications portables la plus prometteuse depuis des années. Calypso Wireless est en mesure de dégager des revenus de son portefeuille technologique qui comprend la convergence mobile/fixe (FMC) et les communications unifiées (UC). Nos multiples brevets américains et européens nous permettent d'offrir des licences de notre technologie révolutionnaire à l'ensemble du secteur des télécommunications dans le monde entier >>, explique Richard Pattin, président de Calypso Wireless, Inc.

Il a poursuivi : << Calypso pense qu'à travers l'utilisation de la technologie ASNAP(TM), qui autorise la commutation transparente des signaux entre les réseaux locaux comme la Wi-Fi et les tours cellulaires, les utilisateurs de dispositifs portables peuvent envoyer et recevoir sans aucun problème d'importants fichiers de données et effectuer des conférences vidéos d'une qualité visuelle et sonore égale à celle d'un cinéma. Nous sommes très reconnaissants de la confiance que manifestent nos actionnaires dans la technologie ASNAP(TM) qui est susceptible de révolutionner la façon dont le public utilise les portables pour partager la voix, les données et la vidéo avec de très grands débits. Compte tenu des progrès que nous réalisons à tout point de vue, il est évident que nos efforts continus de ces dernières années sont pleinement justifiés. Nous espérons continuer de progresser au mÃªme rythme et développer notre énorme potentiel à long terme en monétisant à l'échelle mondiale les technologies brevetées de Calypso. >>

A propos de Calypso Wireless, Inc.

La technologie brevetée ASNAP(TM) de Calypso Wireless permet le roaming transparent de la voix, de la vidéo et des données entre les points d'accès au réseau étendu, comme les tours de téléphonie cellulaire, et les points d'accès Internet à courte distance (par exemple, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc.). ASNAP(TM) améliore aussi grandement les services comme la connectivité de la bande large, la conférence vidéo bidirectionnelle en temps réel, la voix sur IP et les applications de jeux basées sur réseau, sur les portables de Calypso, les assistants numériques personnels ou tout dispositif portable activé par ASNAP(TM). D'autres technologies de Calypso donnent aux portables et aux assistants numériques personnels la possibilité de convertir tout message textuel en message vocal et vice versa. Calypso a l'intention d'octroyer des licences pour ses technologies à des exploitants de réseau portable, à des équipementiers et à des prestataires de services Internet. Pour plus de renseignements à propos de Calypso Wireless, veuillez consulter le www.calypsowireless.com.

Certaines déclarations de ce communiqué sont des énoncés prospectifs qui impliquent plusieurs risques, incertitudes, hypothèses, et d'autres facteurs, susceptibles de créer des écarts considérables entre les résultats réels et ceux envisagés par lesdits énoncés. Toutes les déclarations, autres que celles de nature historique, sont des déclarations pouvant Ãªtre considérées comme des énoncés prospectifs, y compris mais sans s'y limiter, les déclarations contenant les mots << prévu >>, << s'attendre à >>, << croire >>, << stratégie >>, << occasion >>, << anticiper >>, << espérer >> ou tout autre terme similaire. Il n'existe aucune garantie que les énoncés prospectifs du présent communiqué seront précis et la publication desdits énoncés ne doit pas Ãªtre considérée comme une confirmation par la Société, ou toute autre personne, que les objectifs et les plans de la Société seront atteints. Tous les énoncés prospectifs du présent communiqué sont basés sur des informations actuellement à la disposition de la direction de la Société et celle-ci se dégage de toute obligation de remettre à jour tout énoncé prospectif pouvant Ãªtre formulé de temps en temps par elle ou en son nom.

Contact : Calypso Wireless Inc. Richard Pattin +1-305-477-8722 rpattin@calypsowireless.com http://www.calypsowireless.com

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

Calypso Wireless, Inc.

Richard Pattin, Calypso Wireless Inc., +1-305-477-8722, rpattin@calypsowireless.com

Raytheon Teams with US Navy, Agilent to Develop Ground-Breaking Test Equipment

TUCSON, Ariz., June 16, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company , teaming with the U.S. Navy and Agilent Technologies Inc. , has implemented the Presidio Automated Test Line, a breakthrough in testing automation for production of Raytheon's Standard Missile 2.

The SM-2 Presidio represents an innovative change to the testing process, not only for Standard Missile, but, ultimately, for Raytheon's entire Missile Systems business. It replaces 17 test positions and 27 environmental conditioning systems with a single automated installation. Presidio also combines many advanced commercial technologies, including robotic material handling, multi-plane vibration, universal solid-state test interfaces and new test executive software.

"The Navy benefits significantly from the greater test efficiency that Presidio provides," said Scott Reiter, the Navy's SM-2 project director. "This gets missiles in the hands of our sailors that much faster. It is another example of the great partnership that exists between the Navy and Raytheon on SM-2."

The system is designed to test new and failed units using a single configuration test station, eliminating the need for the multiple test sets previously required. It also reduces floor space by 50 percent, vibration test time by 66 percent and cuts overall cycle time from 21 days to less than seven hours.

"Presidio sets the stage for automation across our business," said Rick Nelson, vice president of Operations for Raytheon Missile Systems. "It marks a vital first step in modernizing and streamlining all of our operations processes."

The project combined Raytheon's product applications knowledge with Agilent Technologies' automation and measurement expertise to bring the best available technology to the production floor in 14 months -- a record for a test system of this magnitude and complexity. "The speed at which this project was implemented stands as a tribute to the joint Navy, Raytheon and Agilent team," continued Nelson.

Raytheon Company, with 2007 sales of $21.3 billion, is a technology leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 86 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services. With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 72,000 people worldwide.

Contact: John Farlow 520.794.1211 John_A_Farlow@raytheon.com

Raytheon Company

CONTACT: John Farlow of Raytheon Company, +1-520-794-1211,
John_A_Farlow@raytheon.com

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

Spreadtrum Communications to Host Analyst Day in Shanghai on June 18, 2008

SHANGHAI, China, June 16 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Spreadtrum Communications, Inc. , one of China's leading wireless baseband chipset providers, today announced that it will hold its first Analyst Day on Wednesday, June 18 at the Zhang Jiang Howard Johnson Hotel in Shanghai. This meeting is being held separately, but in conjuncture with the 2008 Spreadtrum Technology Forum (STF).

Presentations by members of Spreadtrum's executive team will begin at 8:30 a.m. (Shanghai time) and conclude at approximately 12:00 noon, with lunch and technology demonstrations to follow. During the course of Spreadtrum's Analyst Day, Spreadtrum expects to discuss trends within the wireless handset and other markets in which Spreadtrum participates, provide more detail on previously announced products and their roadmap, and address longer term financial prospects.

Due to logistics, no webcast of the meeting will be provided, but the meeting is open to investors and investment professionals. Any interested parties should RSVP to ir@spreadtrum.com. Spreadtrum will post an audio recording of the presentation on its web site afterwards ( http://www.spreadtrum.com/ ).

About Spreadtrum Communications, Inc.

Spreadtrum Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPRD; the "Company") is a fabless semiconductor company that designs, develops, and markets baseband processor solutions for the mobile wireless communications market. The Company combines its semiconductor design expertise with its software development capabilities to deliver highly-integrated baseband processors with multimedia functionality and power management. The Company has developed its solutions based on an open development platform, enabling its customers to develop customized wireless products that are feature-rich and meet their cost and time-to-market requirements.

Spreadtrum Communications, Inc.

CONTACT: Investor Relations, +86-21-5080-2727 x2268, or
ir@spreadtrum.com

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

EMBARQ Logistics(TM) Wins TEC's Bay Springs Telephone Company Contract

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TEC, the holding company for numerous telecoms, awarded EMBARQ Logistics(TM) a contract to help its Bay Springs Telephone Company make improvements to its network. Bay Springs Telephone is located in Bay Springs, Miss. With this upgrade, Bay Spring Telephone will be positioned to support the bandwidth demands placed on it by its customers with an advanced Ethernet/IP infrastructure.

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"We are excited about working with EMBARQ Logistics(TM) because they brought us a solution that dramatically reduces the time to make the upgrades, cuts costs and mitigates service outages," said Brent Fisher, director of local exchange carrier operations for TEC. "The benefits are a tremendous advantage and become even more important for small telecoms like Bay Springs."

Instead of installing completely new cabinets, cables and other equipment which can take several months, EMBARQ Logistics(TM) recommended retrofitting the current equipment by switching service to a temporary cabinet at each location, updating the permanent cabinets and then switching service back over to the updated equipment. What would normally take six months to do at one site will only take three days, saving time and effort.

"TEC's trust in EMBARQ Logistics(TM) for this job underscores our technical expertise, the breadth of our portfolio of services and the rich relationships we have with manufacturers who provide best-in-class, quality products," said Desi O'Grady, director of RBOC Sales at EMBARQ Logistics(TM). "This work shows what can be accomplished when you bring the right partners to the table."

TEC and EMBARQ Logistics(TM) are working with ADTRAN, a leading provider of networking and communications equipment, for the upgrade, using the manufacturer's Total Access 5000 multi-service access and aggregation platform.

"We are very pleased to work with EMBARQ Logistics(TM) and TEC on the upgrade of Bay Springs and the other TEC companies' properties by using the Total Access 5000," said P. Steven Locke, vice president of Service Provider Sales at ADTRAN. "This upgrade entails voice, data and video and is using EMBARQ Logistics(TM) EF&I/AWT/retrofit services."

About EMBARQ Logistics(TM)

EMBARQ Logistics(TM), a subsidiary of EMBARQ Corporation, is a supply chain integrator serving network service providers, manufacturers and contractors throughout North America. With a nationwide workforce including experts in logistics; engineering, integration and deployment; and telecommunications equipment, EMBARQ Logistics(TM) offers supply chain solutions recognized for their innovation, effectiveness, and efficiency.

EMBARQ Logistics(TM)' network, comprised of best-in-class IT systems and strategically located distribution centers, provides customers a highly reliable infrastructure to meet a wide variety of supply chain needs. For more information, visit embarqlogistics.com.

About EMBARQ

Embarq Corporation , headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, offers a complete suite of communications services. The company has approximately 18,000 employees and operates in 18 states. EMBARQ is included in the S&P 500 and is in the Fortune 500(R) list of America's largest corporations.

For consumers, EMBARQ offers an innovative portfolio of services that includes reliable local and long distance home phone service, high-speed Internet, wireless, and satellite TV from DISH Network(R) -- all on one monthly bill.

For businesses, EMBARQ has a comprehensive range of flexible and integrated services designed to help businesses of all sizes be more productive and communicate with their customers. This service portfolio includes local voice and data services, long distance, Business Class High Speed Internet, wireless, satellite TV from DIRECTV(R), enhanced data network services, voice and data communication equipment and managed network services.

For more information, visit embarq.com.

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CONTACT: Charles Fleckenstein of EMBARQ, +1-913-345-6545, mobile,
+1-913-226-4132, Charles.M.Fleckenstein@embarq.com

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

Tune In and Take Off on United AirlinesUnited Airlines First U.S. Carrier to Offer iPod & iPhone Connectivity

CHICAGO, June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United guests may now reach cruising altitude with a new, personalized in-flight entertainment system. United is the first U.S. carrier to offer iPod and iPhone connectivity to its in-flight entertainment system, enabling customers to enjoy their individual content on a 15.4-inch personal television, all while the iPod or iPhone charges.

The first aircraft with iPod and iPhone connectivity is scheduled to depart at 5:40 p.m. from Washington, D.C. to Zurich as United #936, and it will fly primarily on trans-Atlantic routes. United's entire fleet of international, widebody aircraft are being reconfigured over the next two years with lie-flat seats, on-demand entertainment, and iPod and iPhone connectivity in first and business class.

"Our guests may now watch or listen to what they want, when they want with programming they choose," says Graham Atkinson, United Airlines - executive vice president and Chief Customer Officer. "United will continue to provide services and technology that makes our customers' travel experiences more relaxed and enjoyable."

"The iPod and iPhone have become essential for millions of travelers around the world," said Greg Joswiak, Apple's vice president of iPod & iPhone Product Marketing. "We think United customers are going to love being able to listen or watch personal music and video content on their iPod or iPhone via the in-flight entertainment system, and we can't wait for United to roll this out to their fleet."

Through a cable that supports iPod and iPhone via the 30-pin connector, customers may watch and enjoy their personal content on United's in-flight entertainment system. Technology for the connectivity was developed by Panasonic Avionics Corporation.

The customized video and audio options complements the more than 150 hours of movies and television shows available on-demand on United's newly-configured international aircraft, as well as games and XM radio.

United was the first US carrier to introduce lie-flat business class seats in November 2007. More information about these seats -- and the International Premium Travel Experience -- is available at suitedreams.united.com.

About United

United Airlines operates more than 3,200* flights a day on United and United Express to more than 200 U.S. domestic and international destinations from its hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Chicago and Washington, D.C. With key global air rights in the Asia-Pacific region, Europe and Latin America, United is one of the largest international carriers based in the United States. United also is a founding member of Star Alliance, which provides connections for our customers to 965 destinations in 162 countries worldwide. United's 55,000 employees reside in every U.S. state and in many countries around the world. News releases and other information about United can be found at the company's Web site at united.com.

*Based on United's flight schedule between Jan. 1, 2008, and Dec. 31, 2008.

United Airlines

CONTACT: Worldwide Press Office of United Airlines, +1-312-997-8640

Web site: http://www.united.com/
http://www.suitedreams.united.com/

Microsoft Names HP, Tech Mahindra and 180Squared New Systems Integration Partners for Microsoft Mediaroom DeploymentsExpanding Microsoft Mediaroom ecosystem supports scaling of deployments worldwide.

LAS VEGAS, June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft Corp. today announced at NXTcomm08 the addition of Internet Protocol television (IPTV) systems integration partners HP (http://h71019.www7.hp.com/enterprise/cache/261002-0-0-0-121.html), Tech Mahindra Ltd. (http://techmahindra.com/) and 180Squared Inc. (http://www.180squared.com/) to the Microsoft Mediaroom technology ecosystem. The three companies completed a Mediaroom training and market-readiness program, enabling them to offer deployment services to new and existing Microsoft Mediaroom IPTV customers, including 20 of the world's leading service providers across four continents.

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As part of the training and market-readiness program, the new systems integrators completed training, which ensures that service providers around the world will have various high-quality vendors to assist them with deployments of their Microsoft Mediaroom-powered connected TV service offerings. The expansion of the Microsoft Mediaroom technology ecosystem to include additional systems integrators reflects a growing interest in world- class IPTV services from broadband operators of various sizes and geographic locations.

HP, Tech Mahindra and 180Squared have also demonstrated their commitment to ensuring successful deployments of Microsoft Mediaroom-connected TV services by working with Microsoft to build center of excellence laboratories around the world. These facilities are being established to provide service providers with resources to take their IPTV operations from trial stages to commercial deployment.

"Alcatel-Lucent and Microsoft commenced a strategic reseller and systems integration relationship to accelerate the worldwide availability of IPTV, and this successful relationship remains in place," said Christine Heckart, general manager of marketing for Microsoft Mediaroom. "We are pleased to further enhance the Mediaroom technology ecosystem with the addition of deployment service companies HP, Tech Mahindra and 180Squared to support service providers scaling their differentiated connected TV services. Alcatel-Lucent has partnered with Microsoft on our largest Mediaroom IPTV deployments and remains our only end-to-end IPTV system integrator."

With the help of these companies, Microsoft Mediaroom will continue to drive TV innovation worldwide. Fourteen service providers are commercially deploying Microsoft Mediaroom-powered services to offer advanced connected TV services to their customers. Microsoft Mediaroom-enabled advanced TV features include DVR Anywhere, which gives consumers the flexibility to watch recorded programs on any TV in their home, instant channel changing, and PC-to-TV photo and music sharing. The Microsoft Mediaroom platform, which reached 1 million subscriber homes in the first quarter of 2008, is now powering connected TV services on more than 2 million TV sets worldwide. It took Mediaroom 18 months to reach its first million TVs and only five months, more than three times faster, to reach its second million TVs.

About Microsoft Mediaroom

The award-winning Microsoft Mediaroom Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) and multimedia software platform is driving the future of television by enabling broadband service providers to deliver new connected TV and entertainment experiences to consumers worldwide. Microsoft Mediaroom provides new ways for consumers to experience TV as part of their connected, digital lifestyle while also creating new business opportunities for broadband service providers, hardware manufacturers, content creators, advertisers and application developers. Over 20 of the world's leading service providers across four continents have selected the Microsoft Mediaroom platform to drive their digital TV services. More information on Microsoft Mediaroom and the opportunity to deliver the best in TV plus all your media in one place is available at http://www.microsoft.com/TV and http://www.microsoftmediaroom.com/.

About Microsoft

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

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EMCORE Announces Sampling and Demo of 40 Gigabit Per Second Connects Cables for High-Performance Computing

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- EMCORE Corporation , a leading provider of compound semiconductor-based components and subsystems for the broadband, fiber optic, satellite and terrestrial solar power markets, today announced sampling and demo of 40 gigabit per second (Gb/s) fiber-optic transceiver-based cables that will be showcased with Mellanox's switches and adapters at the International Supercomputing Conference.

EMCORE Connects Cables, formerly Intel Connects Cables and recently acquired from Intel Corporation, are specifically designed for high-performance computing (HPC) and other large data center applications. The 40 Gb/s QSFP form factor cables are currently sampling and will be commercially available beginning 2009 to support the deployment of large Petaflop scale HPC clusters. EMCORE is currently offering 20 Gb/s cables with transmission distances of up to 30 meters. This new line of 40 Gb/s products offer faster links and longer transmission, lighter in weight, and more reliable in performance than the traditional copper cable interconnects:

-- Longer in Distance: 1 to 100 meter lengths for large Teraflop and Petaflop size clusters. -- Faster in Speed: The QDR (quad data rate) cables offer 40 Gb/s transmission data rate. Together with the 10 and 20 Gb/s cables already commercially available EMCORE Connects Cables expands our product portfolio. -- Lighter in Weight: At 84% lighter and 83% smaller than 24 AWG copper interconnects, EMCORE Connects Cables improve airflow and system cooling while reducing system installation and maintenance costs. -- Reliable in Performance: With extremely low bit error rates (BER) of 10-15, EMCORE Connects Cables mean less dropped packets, dead links and longer up times on clusters.

"EMCORE Connects Cables continue to lead the HPC optical fiber interconnect market segment with the sampling of these ultra-high bandwidth cables," said Stephen Krasulick, Vice President and General Manager of EMCORE Digital Products. "We have worked with Mellanox Technologies closely on the testing of these products and are extremely pleased to be able to publicly demonstrate their capabilities with the new 40 Gb/s Mellanox ConnectX* adapters. EMCORE foresees a rapid growth of the optical fiber interconnect market with the adoption of 40 Gb/s data rates and the move to huge Petascale systems."

"We are excited to see EMCORE showcase their 40 Gb/s InfiniBand cables," said Thad Omura, Vice-President of Product Marketing at Mellanox. "Cables like these from EMCORE expand the reach of our ConnectX(R) adapters and systems based on the InfiniScale(R) IV 40Gb/s InfiniBand switch silicon, and will make it easier to build large clusters that support state-of-the-art commercial and scientific HPC applications."

Since the introduction by Intel at ISC in June of 2007, EMCORE Connects Cables have been enthusiastically embraced by the HPC community throughout the world, most notably in the 120 Teraflop Tata-Computational Research Labs, Pune, India. This product was recognized as #4 on the November 2007's Top500 list. EMCORE Connects Cables are respected for their performance, high-quality of manufacture, and excellent reliability. After closing the transaction in April of 2008, EMCORE has stressed the same commitment to performance, manufacturing quality, and customer satisfaction.

A live demonstration of these cables and the Mellanox Technologies ConnectX* adapters can be seen in the Intel booth at the International Supercomputing Conference, Dresden, Germany - June 17-19, 2008.

For more information, visit EMCORE at http://www.emcoreconnects.com/ About EMCORE:

EMCORE Corporation is a leading provider of compound semiconductor-based components and subsystems for the broadband, fiber optic, satellite and terrestrial solar power markets. EMCORE's Fiber Optics segment offers optical components, subsystems and systems that enable the transmission of video, voice and data over high-capacity fiber optic cables for high-speed data and telecommunications, cable television (CATV) and fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) networks. EMCORE's Solar Power segment provides solar products for satellite and terrestrial applications. For satellite applications, EMCORE offers high- efficiency compound semiconductor-based gallium arsenide (GaAs) solar cells, covered interconnect cells and fully integrated solar panels. For terrestrial applications, EMCORE offers concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) systems for utility scale solar applications as well as offering its high-efficiency GaAs solar cells and CPV components for use in solar power concentrator systems. For specific information about our company, our products or the markets we serve, please visit our website at http://www.emcore.com/.

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Contact: EMCORE Corporation Adam Gushard - Interim Chief Financial Officer (505) 332-5000 info@emcore.com TTC Group Victor Allgeier (646) 290-6400 info@ttcominc.com

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Meggitt Selects EDS to Manage New SAP Platform

PLANO, Texas and CHRISTCHURCH, England, June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- EDS and Meggitt PLC today announced that EDS has been selected to host and manage Meggitt's new SAP system. The SAP system will serve as Meggitt's standard, global enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform. Financial terms of the agreement are not being disclosed.

"Consolidating our ERP systems onto a single platform will allow us to operate as one Meggitt and give us the agility, scale and reliability needed for our long-term growth strategy," said Katherine Kost, group head of Information Systems for Meggitt. "By standardizing platforms and entrusting the system hosting and management to EDS, we're more able to dedicate our collective strength to our core business."

Under the new long-term contract, EDS will help Meggitt transform its ERP system. Services include hosting Meggitt's SAP system in the UK and in the United States to efficiently support the company's global operations. EDS will also provide network services, helpdesk and applications management support for the new SAP system.

"EDS' proven tools and processes will help this transformation occur progressively and at lower cost and risk for Meggitt, resulting in overall improved system reliability and user support," said Darl Davidson, vice president, U.S. Manufacturing industry for EDS. "As Meggitt's trusted business ally, we will help lay a standardized system foundation and uniform business practices to support the company's future growth."

EDS will work closely with its EDS Agility Alliance partner SAP to deliver products and services to Meggitt. As an EDS Agility Alliance partner, SAP helps deliver best-in-class application services as an essential component of the EDS Agile Enterprise Platform, and collaborates on industry solutions and enterprise business applications.

EDS has more than 30 years of experience with the manufacturing industry with more than 20,000 employees dedicated to serving this sector. With more than 220 manufacturing clients in 40-plus countries, EDS serves 75 of the top 100 manufacturing companies.

About Meggitt PLC

Meggitt PLC, headquartered in the UK, is an international group which designs and manufactures high performance components and systems for aerospace, defence and energy markets. The group employs over 8,000 people.

Meggitt's capabilities include wheels and brakes and anti-skid systems, thermal management, fluid control, safety systems, polymer solutions and sensing systems. Its sensing systems capability covers aerospace and industrial condition-monitoring, high-performance sensing, air data management and avionics. The group's defence systems businesses cover training systems (live and virtual fire) and combat support (ammunition-handling, environmental control and countermeasure launch and recovery).

About EDS

EDS is a leading global technology services company delivering business solutions to its clients. EDS founded the information technology outsourcing industry more than 45 years ago. Today, EDS delivers a broad portfolio of information technology and business process outsourcing services to clients in the manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, communications, energy, transportation, and consumer and retail industries and to governments around the world. Learn more at eds.com.

CONTACT: Annabelle Baxter Andy Mann EDS Meggitt 972 605 0978 + 44 (0) 1202 597589 annabelle.baxter@eds.com andy.mann@meggitt.com

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