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M&F Worldwide Corp. Announces Block Purchase Pursuant To Share Repurchase Program

NEW YORK, June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- M&F Worldwide Corp. today announced that, pursuant to the terms of its previously announced share repurchase program, it had purchased 1,827,649 shares of its common stock in a privately negotiated transaction at a price of $46.50 per share. There remain 116,792 shares available to be purchased by the Company pursuant to the program. Purchases by the Company under the program may be made from time to time in open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, or otherwise, as determined by the Company's management.

The program does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular number of shares of common stock. The amount of repurchase activity will depend on a variety of factors, such as the level of cash generated from operations, cash requirements of the Company's businesses, repayment of debt, current stock market price, self-imposed blackout periods, corporate and regulatory requirements and market conditions. The share repurchase program may be suspended, modified or discontinued at any time or from time to time without prior notice and has no set expiration date.

About M&F Worldwide Corp.

M & F Worldwide operates through four business segments: Harland Clarke, Harland Financial Solutions, Scantron and Mafco Worldwide. The operations of Harland Clarke include check printing, contact center and direct marketing. The operations of Harland Financial Solutions include core processing, retail and lending software solutions. Scantron is a leading provider of data collection and testing and assessment products sold primarily to educational and commercial customers. Mafco Worldwide produces licorice products for sale to the tobacco, food, pharmaceutical and confectionery industries (which is M & F Worldwide's Licorice Products segment).

CONTACT: Christine Taylor 212-572-5988 office 917-968-5261 mobile

M&F Worldwide Corp.

CONTACT: Christine Taylor, +1-212-572-5988 office, +1-917-968-5261
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SkillSoft Announces High Court of Ireland Approval of Share Capital Reduction

NASHUA, N.H., June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SkillSoft PLC , a leading Software as a Service (SaaS) provider of on-demand e-learning and performance support solutions for global enterprises, government, education and small to medium-sized businesses, announced that it has received an Order of the High Court of Ireland pursuant to Section 74 of the Companies Act 1963 confirming the reduction of the share capital of SkillSoft PLC by the cancellation of the sum of $684,750,000 from its share premium account.

The share capital of an Irish registered company consists of the amounts paid or payable in respect of its issued share capital. Under Irish law we may generally only repurchase our shares from distributable profits. The share capital reduction has eliminated our accumulated deficit and created profits available for distribution which can be applied by SkillSoft in implementing a share repurchase program in respect of our shares.

As we have previously disclosed, the share capital reduction was one of two matters that needed to be addressed in order for the company to repurchase additional shares. The second matter relates to the restrictions placed on the company's ability to repurchase shares under its current long-term debt arrangement. We are continuing to review those restrictions and our debt arrangements generally to determine whether or not we can increase the amount of cash that may be used under a share repurchase program.

In our first quarter ended April 30, 2008, the company repurchased a total of 1,211,900 shares, leaving 8,788,100 shares available for repurchase under the current shareholder approved repurchase program.

About SkillSoft

SkillSoft PLC is a leading SaaS provider of on-demand e- learning and performance support solutions for global enterprises, government, education and small to medium-sized businesses. SkillSoft enables business organizations to maximize business performance through a combination of comprehensive e- learning content, online information resources, flexible learning technologies and support services.

Content offerings include business, IT, desktop, compliance and consumer/SMB courseware collections, as well as complementary content assets such as Leadership Development Channel video products, KnowledgeCenter(TM) portals, virtual instructor-led training services and online mentoring services. The Books24x7(R) division offers online access to more than 15,000 digitized IT and business books, as well as book summaries and executive reports. Technology offerings include the SkillPort(R) learning management system, Search-and-Learn(R), SkillSoft(R) Dialogue(TM) and virtual classroom.

SkillSoft courseware content described herein is for information purposes only and is subject to change without notice. SkillSoft has no obligation or commitment to develop or deliver any future release, upgrade, feature, enhancement or function described in this press release except as specifically set forth in a written agreement.

SkillSoft, the SkillSoft logo, SkillPort, Search-and-Learn, SkillChoice, Books24x7, ITPro, BusinessPro, OfficeEssentials, GovEssentials, EngineeringPro, FinancePro, AnalystPerspectives, ExecSummaries, ExecBlueprints, Express Guide and Dialogue are trademarks or registered trademarks of SkillSoft PLC in the United States and certain other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

This release includes information that constitutes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any such forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include challenges in integrating the operations of NETg, competitive pressures, changes in customer demands or industry standards, adverse economic conditions, loss of key personnel, litigation and other risk factors disclosed under the heading "Risk Factors" in SkillSoft's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2008 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements provided by the Company in this press release represent the Company's views as of June 17, 2008. The Company anticipates that subsequent events and developments may cause the Company's views to change. However, while the Company may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company's views as of any date subsequent to the date of this release.

SkillSoft PLC

CONTACT: COMPANY CONTACT: Tom McDonald, Chief Financial Officer of
SkillSoft PLC, +1-603-324-3000, x4232; INVESTOR CONTACTS: Michael Polyviou or
Brendan Lahiff of Financial Dynamics, +1-212-850-5748

Zaldiva, Inc. Releases Podcast from Free Comic Book Day Amid Soaring RevenuesCompany sees another record month

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Zaldiva(TM), Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: ZLDV.OB) (XETRA: UZ8.DE) (Frankfurt: UZ8.F), a specialty and online retailer of new and vintage Pop Culture collectibles, Comic Books and Memorabilia announced today that it released its podcast from Free Comic Book Day to new and old fans. The company also noted that April was a record month for Zaldiva, with sales once again more than doubling over last year. Gross profit margins were very healthy with net profit margins in excess of 25%.

"Free Comic Book Day is always a significant event for us," said Nicole Leigh-van Coller, President of Zaldiva. She added, "We always see a solid increase in the number of new subscribers and customers. Coming on the heels of a tremendous month, it further validates our business model." The podcast also provides a brief introduction to Zaldiva's new team members, Dan Bascobert and Joe Bananas who are helping to create the new Zaldiva comic book featuring Z-Man and Diva and showcases the artwork of these upcoming projects.

Zaldiva is a fully reporting company and maintains compliance with Sarbanes Oxley rules and regulations. The company will release exact numbers for April once the quarter is released. However, initial figures give rise to the expectation of another record quarter and a continuance of a trend for steep increases in revenues and net cash flow.

"Because it always adds new subscribers for us, Free Comic Book day is always a significant event at Zaldiva," said Leigh-van Coller, adding "Subscribers are the best source of recurring, predictable revenues for companies in our industry." Search for Zaldiva's podcast at itunes.com or on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPgT-vlW6Kw.

The podcast will be viewed by many, if not tens of thousands of individuals in over 23 countries. Zaldiva's current online collection of comic books, graphic novels and memorabilia can be viewed at http://www.zaldiva.com/. Turnover is significant and collectors are urged to call the company or bookmark the site and revisit often when seeking particular items.

Zaldiva is a distribution system unique to the specialty retail industry, focusing its product orientation on the comics and collectibles genre. The company combines a highly visible brick and mortar location in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida with an e-commerce website and portal (http://www.zaldiva.com/) which operates in conjunction with a series of ancillary websites and online auctions.

Certain statements in this news release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of Rule 175 under the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 3b-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are subject to the safe harbor created by those rules. All statements, other than statements of fact, included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding potential future plans and objectives of the Company, are forward- looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.

For more information call the Capital Concepts Group, LLC Information Hotline at 561-734-6075 or visit Zaldiva Inc., at http://www.zaldiva.com/.

Zaldiva, Inc.

CONTACT: Capital Concepts Group, LLC Information Hotline,
+1-561-734-6075; or Zaldiva Inc., http://www.zaldiva.com/

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Global Crossing Upgrades Mid-Atlantic Subsea Network to Meet Growing Demand340 Gbps Added on 'MAC' Undersea Cable

FLORHAM PARK, N.J., June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global Crossing , a leading global IP solutions provider, today announced it has expanded capacity on its Mid-Atlantic Crossing (MAC(R)) undersea fiber-optic cable system to meet rapidly growing demand for Internet Protocol (IP) and Ethernet transport among its customers, and to enhance connectivity between North America, Latin America and Europe.

"We continue to make strategic investments in network infrastructure in support of strong growth around the world," said John Legere, Global Crossing's CEO. "And just as we did with our South America Crossing system in March, we are increasing capacity on MAC to handle our carrier and service provider customers' requirement to handle the huge demand for IP connectivity and broadband services, including emerging services such as IPTV and mobile broadband."

Global Crossing has added 340 Gigabits per second (Gbps) of transport capacity on the MAC submarine cable system with the addition of new terminal equipment. The MAC system provides 10 Gbps services with a current design capacity of 1.3 Terabits. The new capacity will enable 10 Gbps IP ports and also Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) at rates up to 10 Gbps (STM-64).

The system includes approximately 4,600 route miles (7,500 Km) of fiber-optic cable and landing stations in Brookhaven, N.Y., Hollywood, Fla., and St. Croix, U.S.V.I. MAC connects Global Crossing's Pan-American Crossing (PAC(R)), South American Crossing (SAC(R)) and Atlantic Crossing 1 (AC-1(R)) subsea systems to provide full connectivity between North America, Latin America and Europe.

The 340 Gbps of new capacity is available now.

"The increasing capacity requirements on subsea cable systems connecting the continents of the world, driven by the propagation of content-rich network applications and the growth of the Internet, are warranting upgrades to existing routes, as well as construction of new cables on the less served routes," commented Alan Mauldin, research director at TeleGeography Research. "The demand for international bandwidth has averaged 52 percent annual growth between 2002 and 2007, an indicator that the recent phenomenon of subsea capacity investment is principally demand-driven."

ABOUT GLOBAL CROSSING

Global Crossing provides telecommunications solutions over the world's first integrated global IP-based network. Its core network connects approximately 390 cities in more than 30 countries worldwide, and delivers services to approximately 690 cities in more than 60 countries and 6 continents around the globe. The company's global sales and support model matches the network footprint and, like the network, delivers a consistent customer experience worldwide.

Global Crossing IP services are global in scale, linking the world's enterprises, governments and carriers with customers, employees and partners worldwide in a secure environment that is ideally suited for IP-based business applications, allowing e-commerce to thrive. The company offers a full range of data, voice and security products to approximately 40 percent of the Fortune 500, as well as 700 carriers, mobile operators and ISPs. Its Professional Services and Managed Solutions provide VoIP, security and network consulting and management services to support its Global Crossing IP VPN service and Global Crossing VoIP services. Global Crossing was the first global communications provider with IPv6 natively deployed in both its private and public backbone networks.

Please visit http://www.globalcrossing.com/ or blogs.globalcrossing.com/ for more information about Global Crossing.

Statements in this press release about expected future events and financial results are forward-looking and subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially, including risks referenced from time to time in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Global Crossing undertakes no duty to update information contained in this press release or in other public disclosures at any time.

CONTACT GLOBAL CROSSING: Press Contacts Kate Rankin + 1 973 937 0417 PR@globalcrossing.com Fernanda Marques Latin America + 55 11 3957 2042 LatAmPR@globalcrossing.com Analysts/Investors Contact Suzanne Lipton + 1 800 836 0342 glbc@globalcrossing.com GEN/PR1

Global Crossing

CONTACT: Press Contacts, Kate Rankin, +1-973-937-0417,
PR@globalcrossing.com, Fernanda Marques, Latin America, + 55 11 3957 2042,
LatAmPR@globalcrossing.com, or Analysts-Investors Contact, Suzanne Lipton,
+1-800-836-0342, glbc@globalcrossing.com

Web site: http://www.globalcrossing.com/
http://blogs.globalcrossing.com/

NICE Sweeps 2008 ContactCenterWorld.com Members' Choice Awards, Winning for Interaction Analytics, Workforce Management, and Quality ManagementCustomers Vote NICE SmartCenter Solutions as the Industry's Best

RA'ANANA, Israel, June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NICE Systems , a leading global provider of advanced solutions that enable organizations to extract Insight from Interactions to drive performance, today announced that it has won three of ContactCenterWorld.com's 2008 Members Choice awards in the Americas, winning in three key categories: Best in Class Contact Center Analytics Solution, Best in Class Workforce Management Solution, and Top Class Recording/Quality Monitoring solution. The awards are unique in that they are based on user votes rather than a judging panel. The Awards are based entirely on customer feedback and recognize industry solution providers who sell products or services to contact centers. Winners are those vendors who receive the highest average scores (on a ten-point scale) as voted by their customers.

"We are excited about winning these important industry awards, in the three most critical categories to our contact center customers," said Moshe Egert, President, Enterprise Group, NICE. "This is further validation of the unique business value our Interaction Analytics solution brings to our customers, and how it along with NICE's solutions for quality management and workforce management are leading the industry in innovation. It is especially gratifying because this award is based on customer feedback, clearly reflecting our customers' satisfaction. We thank our loyal customer base for its consistent support and reiterate our commitment to innovation and outstanding customer satisfaction."

The award winning solutions are part of the NICE SmartCenter family of solutions. By combining the capabilities of the NICE SmartCenter solutions contact center management can improve agent behaviors for increased customer satisfaction, address the key business issues that impact contact center management effectiveness and efficiency, and better align the contact center with the strategic goals of the enterprise.

NICE's Interaction Analytics improve contact center operational efficiency and drive strategic enterprise initiatives such as improving customer loyalty and retention, and increasing sales and marketing effectiveness. Interaction Analytics from NICE enables organizations to automatically identify key business issues, prioritize them and ultimately resolve them by performing an advanced root-cause analysis that is based on data-driven insights that were previously unavailable to decision makers.

IEX TotalView Workforce Management from NICE provides a centralized platform for optimizing the performance of the contact center. It helps contact center supervisors forecast and plan more accurately and schedule more effectively. The solution supplies real-time information, enabling supervisors to better manage the performance of the workforce and operation. With IEX TotalView, contact centers can integrate data seamlessly across the enterprise and automate many time-consuming and labor-intensive processes. The system provides total visibility into every area of the contact center operation, enhancing performance, improving productivity, streamlining tasks, and integrating data in the operation.

Quality management (QM) from NICE introduces the full circle of QM for improving agent performance, customer satisfaction, and training effectiveness. The NICE offering leverages the advanced capabilities of NICE's Interaction Analytics, and is fully integrated with NICE's Agent Coaching and post-call customer feedback solutions. NICE's Interaction Analytics are leveraged for precision QM, which enables supervisors to target specific customer interactions, vs. random sampling, for a better understanding of which agent behaviors are the most productive and successful. For corrective action where agent behaviors are less successful NICE's Agent Coaching solution enables contact center supervisors to create personalized coaching packages. Furthermore, by correlating customer feedback to supervisors' evaluations enables management to compare internal vs. customer perception of agent performance for accurately gauging the effectiveness and relevance of internal QM processes and metrics.

About NICE Systems

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

About IEX

IEX Corporation, a NICE Systems Ltd. company, is a leading provider of feature-rich, scalable workforce management and performance management solutions that enable contact centers to improve planning and scheduling, enhance performance and streamline tasks. With a strong global presence, IEX solutions are used in over 50 countries with over million agents at more than 3,000 contact center sites. The award-winning IEX TotalView Workforce Management system is a NICE SmartCenter solution. NICE SmartCenter combines workforce and performance management with quality management, interaction analytics, compliance, coaching and customer feedback within a service-oriented architecture. For more information about IEX, visit http://www.iex.com/.

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

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

Corporate Media Galit Belkind NICE Systems +1-877-245-7448 galit.belkind@nice.com IEX Media Contact Angela Ticknor IEX Corporation, a NICE company +1-972-301-1209 angela.ticknor@iex.com Investors Daphna Golden NICE Systems +1-877-245-7449 ir@nice.com

Nice Systems Ltd.

CONTACT: Corporate Media, Galit Belkind, NICE Systems, +1-877-245-7448,
galit.belkind@nice.com; IEX Media Contact, Angela Ticknor, IEX Corporation, a
NICE company, +1-972-301-1209, angela.ticknor@iex.com; Investors, Daphna
Golden, NICE Systems, +1-877-245-7449, ir@nice.com

Platts lance un appel à candidatures pour la 10e édition annuelle des Prix mondiaux de l'énergie Platts

NEW YORK, June 17 /PRNewswire/ --

Platts, le principal fournisseur mondial d'informations sur le secteur de l'énergie et une division du groupe The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE :MHP), recueille actuellement les candidatures pour la 10e édition annuelle des Prix mondiaux de l'énergie Platts (Platts Energy Awards), qui récompensent chaque année l'excellence de sociétés et de personnes actives dans le secteur mondial de l'énergie.

Mercredi 3 décembre 2008, Platts animera, en compagnie de Capgemini, le principal parrain de l'événement, le dîner de gala annuel et la cérémonie de remise des prix qui se tiendront à New York City, au Cipriani Wall Street. Les Prix mondiaux de l'énergie Platts sont l'un des programmes de trophées les plus réputés de ce secteur.

Platts lance un appel à candidatures pour 18 catégories, notamment : Société d'énergie de l'année (lauréat 2007 : NRG Energy), PDG de l'année (lauréat 2007 : Jim Rogers, Duke Energy), Trophée récompensant la réussite de toute une vie (lauréat 2007 : Lord Ernest Ronald Oxburgh), Société en aval de l'année (lauréat 2007 : Valero Energy Corporation), Trophée de l'étoile montante (lauréat 2007 : AED Oil Limited), et Transporteur d'énergie de l'année (lauréat 2007 : Sovcomflot), parmi d'autres.

<< Au cours des 10 années des Prix mondiaux de l'énergie Platts, les prix décernés se sont faits plus nombreux et ont une plus grande envergure, en réponse à la diversification du portefeuille de l'industrie, à ses nouvelles priorités et mÃªme à la manière dont elle se voit >>, a expliqué Victoria Chu Pao, présidente de Platts. << Les trois nouveaux prix cette année mettront l'accent sur le développement durable, un thème qui poussera certainement l'innovation et la croissance au cours des dix prochaines années. >>

Les catégories nouvelles ou mises à jour de 2008 sont, notamment, l'Investissement stratégique en énergie de l'année, l'Innovation technologique pour développement durable de l'année, et l'Initiative pour le développement durable de l'énergie de l'année (une nouvelle combinaison des anciens prix d'Initiative d'efficacité énergétique de l'année et de l'Innovateur de l'année en énergie verte - remporté en 2007 par Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited et Applied Materials, Inc, respectivement). Les prix pour la Société en aval de l'année et l'Innovateur de l'année en gestion de risques comportent tous deux de nouveaux critères.

Les autres catégories dans lesquelles des prix seront remis sont notamment celles de la Technologie commerciale de l'année, du Programme de développement d'intérÃªt local de l'année, du Projet de construction de l'année dans le domaine de l'énergie et des ressources naturelles (ENR), du Producteur d'hydrocarbures de l'année, le Trophée de la Maîtrise industrielle, celui de la Campagne marketing de l'année, de la Société énergétique de l'année, et du Projet d'ingénierie de l'année.

Toute société active dans le secteur de l'énergie peut prétendre à ces trophées. Les candidatures peuvent Ãªtre présentées par les sociétés du secteur elles-mÃªmes, par leurs clients, leurs distributeurs, ou tout autre partenaire. Pour proposer une candidature, en savoir plus sur les différentes catégories des prix et consulter les lauréats des années passées et des photos, veuillez consulter le site www.globalenergyawards.com. Pour pouvoir Ãªtre prises en compte, les candidatures doivent parvenir au plus tard le 12 septembre 2008.

Une quantité limitée de commandites sont encore offertes pour la célébration du dixième anniversaire cette année. Pour plus d'informations, veuillez contacter Vicki Peterson à Vicki_peterson@platts.com ou au +1-970- 461-1090.

Quelques informations sur les Prix mondiaux de l'énergie Platts :

* Chaque année Platts reçoit plus de 200 nominations. * Les candidatures viennent de plus de 30 pays, dont le Brésil, l'Inde, Porto Rico, l'Arabie saoudite, l'Afrique du Sud, l'Espagne, la Russie, la Suisse, l'Argentine, la Chine, le Pakistan, le Bangladesh, la ThaÃ¯lande, le Royaume-Uni et les Ã‰tats-Unis. * Pour la sixième année consécutive, Capgemini est le principal parrain des Platts Global Energy Awards ; pour la deuxième année consécutive, Spectra Energy est un co-commanditaire. * Platts est fière de compter parmi ses juges, actuels et précédents, des anciens ministres de l'énergie de l'OPEP, des législateurs nationaux, d'anciens dirigeants de sociétés d'énergie de premier plan ainsi que des universitaires et des législateurs éminents. * Chaque catégorie est évaluée par les juges en fonction d'un minimum de 4 à 5 critères. * Remporter un des Platts Global Energy Awards a été décrit par d'anciens candidats et lauréats comme gagner << la Série mondiale >> ou un << Oscar de l'énergie >>.

Ã€ propos de Platts :

Platts, division de The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE : MHP), est un leader mondial en matière de prestation d'informations sur l'énergie et les marchandises. Ayant à son actif près d'un siècle d'expérience en affaires, Platts est au service de clients répartis dans plus de 150 pays à partir de 14 bureaux situés partout dans le monde. Platts exerce ses activités sur les marchés du pétrole, du gaz naturel, de l'électricité, des émissions, de l'énergie nucléaire, du charbon, des produits pétrochimiques et des métaux. Les services d'information, de tarification, d'analyse et de conférence en temps réel de Platts permettent aux marchés de fonctionner de façon efficace et transparente. Les négociateurs, les gestionnaires des risques, les analystes, et les leaders de l'industrie dépendent de Platts pour les aider à prendre de meilleures décisions en matière de négociation et d'investissement. Pour de plus amples renseignements, veuillez consulter le http://www.platts.com.

Ã€ propos de The McGraw-Hill Companies :

Fondée en 1888, The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE : MHP) est un leader international en matière de prestation de services d'information qui répond aux besoins mondiaux des marchés des services financiers, de l'éducation et des renseignements d'affaires grâce à des marques de premier plan comme Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, BusinessWeek et J.D. Power and Associates. La société possède plus de 280 bureaux répartis dans 40 pays. Son chiffre d'affaires en 2006 a été de 6,8 milliards USD. Pour de plus amples renseignements, veuillez consulter le http://www.mcgraw-hill.com.

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[video] Wallst.net's '3 Minute Press Show' Features Executive Interviews and Highlights Recent Press for the Following: OPK, LBSU, MVTG, TMCI and LUNL

NEW YORK, June 17 /PRNewswire/ -- WallSt.net's 3-Minute Press Show is a daily video program hosted by WallSt.net reporter, Tracee Tolentino.

Shows air Monday through Friday on: http://tv.wallst.net/.

WallSt.net's 3-Minute Press Show features in-depth interviews with public company executives on their company and most recent press releases. The show is designed to provide viewers with insight into a company's most recent press release, and its impact on the company's growth.

The following executives were interviewed on today's show: -- Dr. Phillip Frost, Chairman and CEO of OPKO Health, Inc. (http://www.opko.com/) To view this clip in its entirety, visit: http://tv.wallst.net/r/3-minute-press/michelle/106/514 -- Jim Briscoe, President and CEO of Liberty Star Uranium and Metals Corp. (BULLETIN BOARD: LBSU) (http://www.libertystargold.com/) To view this clip in its entirety, visit: http://tv.wallst.net/r/3-minute-press/emceecooper/106/518 -- John Russell, VP of Technology for Mantra Venture Group Ltd. (BULLETIN BOARD: MVTG) (http://www.mantraenergy.com/) To view this clip in its entirety, visit: http://tv.wallst.net/r/3-minute-press/kazman/106/516 -- William H. Reilly, Chief Operations Officer and CTO for Tombstone Cards, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: TMCI) (http://www.tombstonecards.com/) To view this clip in its entirety, visit: http://tv.wallst.net/r/3-minute-press/emceecooper/106/517 -- Adam Sykes, Director of Marketing for Lumonall, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: LUNL) (http://www.lumonall.com/) To view this clip in its entirety, visit: http://tv.wallst.net/r/3-minute-press/emceecooper/106/515 About WallStreet Direct, Inc.

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Perfect World Enters into New Licensing Agreement with Cubinet Interactive

"Chi Bi" Licensed to Four Countries in Southeast Asia

BEIJING, June 17 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Perfect World Co., Ltd. ("Perfect World" or the "Company"), a leading online game developer and operator in China, today announced it has entered into a new licensing agreement on May 30, 2008 with Cubinet Interactive(s) Pte. Ltd. ("Cubinet"), a famous online game operator in Malaysia, to license "Chi Bi" in Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.

"Chi Bi" is a 3D MMORPG developed by Perfect World which is based on the Three Kingdoms period in the Chinese history. The Company is co-promoting "Chi Bi" alongside the movie "Red Cliff," which has the same Chinese name as "Chi Bi," in mainland China with China Film Group Corporation.

Cubinet will work with Perfect World on the localization of "Chi Bi" after signing the licensing agreement. To meet the needs of various local markets, "Chi Bi" will be introduced in different languages including Chinese, English, Vietnamese, and Thai.

"'Chi Bi' is the fourth 3D MMORPG that we have licensed from Perfect World," commented Mr. Andy Choe, Chief Executive Officer of Cubinet. "Our previously licensed games from Perfect World include 'Perfect World II,' 'Legend of Martial Arts' and 'Zhu Xian.' 'Perfect World II' has been very well received after its commercial launch in Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, and 'Legend of Martial Arts' has also been very well received after its commercial launch in Malaysia and Singapore. Through our seamless cooperation, I believe 'Chi Bi,' which is a masterpiece based on the Three Kingdoms period, will also deliver great results."

"Cubinet is one of Perfect World's major overseas partners," said Mr. Michael Chi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Perfect World. "I believe the response we have seen from Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore for our previously licensed games can be largely attributed to Cubinet's strong operating capabilities. Given that 'Chi Bi' has been well-received in China's online game market and that Cubinet has extensive experience in operating games in South East Asia, I believe this agreement will be another success."

About Cubinet Interactive(s) Pte. Ltd. ( http://www.cubinet.com/ )

Cubinet Interactive(s) Pte. Ltd. ("Cubinet") is engaged in developing high-quality game products in Southeast Asia market. Composed of a large number of senior experts in all aspects, Cubinet also has strong network support and user's community. In addition to the publication and operation of games in Malaysia and Singapore, Cubinet also develops business throughout the Southeast Asia region. Through cooperation with Perfect World, the company succeeds in operation of "Perfect World II" in Malaysia and Singapore, which becomes one of the best performed online games in Southeast Asia region in 2007.

About Perfect World Co., Ltd. ( http://www.pwrd.com/ )

Perfect World Co., Ltd. is a leading online game developer and operator in China. Perfect World primarily develops three-dimensional ("3D") online games based on the proprietary Angelica 3D game engine and game development platform. The Company's strong technology and creative game design capabilities, combined with extensive local knowledge and experience, enable it to frequently and rapidly introduce popular games that are designed to cater to changing customer preferences and market trends in China. The Company's current portfolio of self-developed online games includes 3D massively multiplayer online role playing games ("MMORPGs"): "Perfect World," "Legend of Martial Arts," "Perfect World II," "Zhu Xian," and "Chi Bi;" and a 3D casual game: "Hot Dance Party." While most revenues are generated in China, the Company's games have been licensed to leading game operators in more than ten countries and regions. The Company plans to continue to explore new and innovative business models and remains deeply committed to maximizing shareholder value over time.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute forward-looking statements under the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "future," "plans," "believes" and similar statements. Such statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, our limited operating history, our ability to protect our intellectual property rights, our ability to respond to competitive pressure, and changes of the regulatory environment in China. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Perfect World's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F. Perfect World does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable law.

For further information, please contact Perfect World Co., Ltd. Vivien Wang Investor Relations Officer Tel: +86-10-5885-1813 Fax: +86-10-5885-6899 Email: ir@pwrd.com Web: http://www.pwrd.com/ Christensen Investor Relations Peter Homstad Tel: +1-480-614-3026 Fax: +1-480-614-3033 Email: phomstad@christensenir.com Jung Chang Tel: +852-2117-0861 Fax: +852-2117-0869 Email: jchang@christensenir.com

Perfect World Co., Ltd.

CONTACT: Vivien Wang, Investor Relations Officer, Perfect World Co., Ltd.,
+86-10-5885-1813, or fax, +86-10-5885-6899, or ir@pwrd.com; Peter Homstad of
Christensen Investor Relations, +1-480-614-3026, or fax, +1-480-614-3033, or
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Relations, +852-2117-0861, or fax, +852-2117-0869, or email,
jchang@christensenir.com

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

ATA Inc. to Participate in Citi Asia Education Day 2008 Conference

BEIJING, June 17 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ATA Inc. (''ATA'', or the ''Company''), the leading provider of computer-based testing services in China, today announced that the Company's Chief Financial Officer, Carl Yeung, is scheduled to participate in the Citi Asia Education Day 2008 events to be held in Hong Kong and Singapore as per the following schedule:

-- Hong Kong at the Conrad Hotel on June 24, 2008 -- Singapore at the Ritz Carlton, Millenia on June 25, 2008

During the conference Mr. Yeung will be available to meet with analysts and portfolio managers. Those who wish to attend the conference should contact Citigroup to request additional information.

About ATA Inc.:

ATA Inc. (''ATA'' or the ''Company'') is the leading provider of computer-based testing services in China. The Company offers comprehensive services for the creation and delivery of computer-based tests based on its proprietary testing technologies and test delivery platform. The Company's computer-based testing services are used for professional licensure and certification tests in various industries, including information technology, or IT, services, banking, teaching, securities, insurance and accounting. ATA's test center network comprised 1,835 authorized test centers located throughout China as of December 31, 2007, which the Company believes is the largest test center network of any commercial testing service provider in China. Combined with its test delivery technologies, this network allows ATA's clients to administer large-scale nationwide tests in a consistent, secure and cost-effective manner. ATA has delivered over 23 million tests since it commenced operations in 1999, and in July 2007 delivered tests to more than 200,000 test takers in a single day for the China Banking Association, through its test delivery platform.

For more information, please contact: ATA Inc. Carl Yeung, CFO Phone: +86-10-65181122-5107 CCG Elite Investor Relations Crocker Coulson, President Phone: +1-646-213-1915 Email: crocker.coulson@ccgir.com Ed Job, CFA Phone: +1-646-213-1914 Email: ed.job@ccgir.com

ATA Inc.

CONTACT: Carl Yeung, CFO, ATA Inc. at +86-10-65181122-5107; Crocker
Coulson, President, CCG Elite Investor Relations at +1-646-213-1915 or
crocker.coulson@ccgir.com; or Ed Job, CFA, CCG Elite Investor Relations at
+1-646-213-1914 or ed.job@ccgir.com, both for ATA Inc.

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

Ease-of-Use and Intuitive Nature of the DATATRAK eClinical(TM) Platform Allows for Further Operational EfficienciesClosure of German office and consolidation of Help Desk services results in approximately $1.1 million of annualized expense reduction and increases Company competitiveness

CLEVELAND, June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DATATRAK International, Inc. , a technology and services company focused on global eClinical solutions for the clinical trials industry, today announced as part of its ongoing efforts to maximize operational efficiencies, the Company will be closing its Bonn, Germany office. Throughout the past year the German office of DATATRAK was mainly providing global Help Desk services in support of the Company's two existing electronic platforms for clinical trials. Help Desk services will now be provided through the Company's headquarters based in Cleveland and will continue to service the global implementations of DATATRAK's products. These initiatives when fully implemented will result in annual costs savings of approximately $1.1 million.

DATATRAK's previous product offering of EDC-only was originally acquired from the German Division of Electronic Data Systems in 1998. This legacy product necessitated more intense supervision and support which translated into a higher cost requirement. The newer DATATRAK eClinical platform is far more user-friendly, modern and intuitive which results in a diminished requirement for support, allowing for a consolidation of these services within a lower cost environment. All of the new clinical trials being implemented by DATATRAK exclusively use the new platform, while the older EDC-only product suite is planned to have its few remaining trials concluded by late 2009 or early 2010.

"Everyone who has ever been associated with the DATATRAK family expresses the highest level of sincerity and respect for the German operation that has provided exemplary service to our worldwide customers and users for the past ten years," stated Dr. Jeffrey A. Green, President and Chief Executive Officer of DATATRAK International, Inc. "This office of DATATRAK was the early pioneer in this industry during the 1990s. However, the advancing innovative nature of our platform is directed towards as much self-reliance as possible for our customers and users and this fact combined with the economic disadvantages of the currency exchange rates necessitated this sound business decision. In the end, this action will increase our corporate competitiveness which will translate into additional advantages for our clients through the use of the DATATRAK eClinical platform."

About DATATRAK International

DATATRAK International, Inc. is a worldwide technology company focused on the provision of multi-component eClinical solutions and related services for the clinical trials industry. The Company delivers a complete portfolio of software products that were created in order to accelerate clinical research data from investigative sites to clinical trial sponsors and ultimately the FDA, faster and more efficiently than manual methods or loosely integrated technologies. The DATATRAK eClinical(TM) software suite can be deployed worldwide through an ASP offering or in a licensed Enterprise Transfer ASP model that fully empowers clients to design, set up and manage their clinical trials independently. The DATATRAK software suite and its earlier versions have successfully supported hundreds of international clinical trials involving thousands of clinical research sites and encompassing tens of thousands of patients in 59 countries. DATATRAK International, Inc.'s product suite has been utilized in some aspect of the clinical development of 16 separate drugs and one medical device that have received regulatory approval from either the United States Food and Drug Administration or counterpart European bodies. DATATRAK International, Inc. has offices located in Cleveland, Ohio and Bryan, Texas. Its common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the ticker symbol "DATA." Visit the DATATRAK International, Inc. web site at http://www.datatrak.net/.

Except for the historical information contained in this press release, the statements made in this release are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made based on management's expectations, assumptions, estimates and current beliefs concerning the operations, future results and prospects of the Company and are subject to uncertainties and factors (including those specified below) which are difficult to predict and, in many instances, are beyond the control of the Company. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include the limited operating history on which the Company's performance can be evaluated; the ability of the Company to continue to enhance its software products to meet customer and market needs; fluctuations in the Company's quarterly results; the viability of the Company's business strategy and its early stage of development; the timing of clinical trial sponsor decisions to conduct new clinical trials or cancel or delay ongoing trials; the Company's dependence on major customers; government regulation associated with clinical trials and the approval of new drugs; the ability of the Company to compete in the emerging EDC market; losses that potentially could be incurred from breaches of contracts or loss of customer data; the inability to protect intellectual property rights or the infringement upon other's intellectual property rights; the Company's success in integrating its acquisition's operations into its own operations and the costs associated with maintaining and/or developing two product suites; and general economic conditions such as the rate of employment, inflation, interest rates and the condition of capital markets. This list of factors is not all-inclusive. In addition, the Company's success depends on the outcome of various strategic initiatives it has undertaken, all of which are based on assumptions made by the Company concerning trends in the clinical research market and the health care industry. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statement whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

DATATRAK International, Inc.

CONTACT: Jeffrey A. Green, Pharm.D., FCP, President and Chief Executive
Officer of DATATRAK International, Inc., +1-440-443-0082, ext. 112; Ray Merk,
Chief Financial Officer of DATATRAK International, Inc., +1-440-443-0082,
ext. 181; or Neal Feagans, Investor Relations of Feagans Consulting, Inc,
+1-303-449-1184

Web site: http://www.datatrak.net/

Sonic Licenses Advanced Media Engine to Storage Appliance CorporationAuthorScript Technology Integrated into Innovative 'Click Free' Backup Solutions

NOVATO, Calif., June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sonic Solutions(R) , the leader in digital media software, today announced a licensing agreement with Storage Appliance Corporation for Sonic AuthorScript(R), the world's leading media authoring, formatting, and burning technology. Under the agreement, Storage Appliance Corporation will integrate AuthorScript into its ClickFree(TM) DVD backup solutions, designed to simplify and automate digital content archiving and protection for consumers.

"Consumers trust us with some of their most important digital assets -- everything from cherished photos to financial records -- therefore dependable, trouble-free burning is essential," said Ian Collins, President, Storage Appliance Corporation. "With AuthorScript, the most widely tested media engine on the market, Sonic delivers the proven recording reliability and compatibility our customers demand."

Storage Appliance Corporation's acclaimed ClickFree automatic backup technology offers the world's easiest, most customer friendly way for consumers to securely archive the personal content stored on their computer systems. Users simply insert the ClickFree DVD into their drive, and the application launches and begins automatically finding, organizing, and archiving files. As well as selling products directly under the ClickFree brand, Storage Appliance develops private-label solutions for leading technology companies.

"AuthorScript has once again been recognized for its efficient design and dependability," said Dave Cornella, vice president, worldwide business, Sonic Solutions. "This latest agreement reinforces the flexibility of our technology and proves, once again, AuthorScript's broad market appeal and application."

Created by Sonic's Advanced Technology Group, AuthorScript is part of the company's expanding portfolio of technologies that are licensed to enable CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc playback, recording, and authoring. Sonic's technologies are licensed by leading firms such as Adobe, Broadcom, Microsoft, Scientific Atlanta, Sony, and ST Micro, and used to enable digital media experiences in a wide variety of markets including consumer electronics, PCs, kiosks, automotive entertainment systems, and music download services. For more information, visit: (http://www.sonic.com/products/Developer/AuthorScript/quicklook.aspx).

About Storage Appliance Corporation

Storage Appliance Corporation develops intelligent, ClickFree(TM) personal storage devices specifically designed for ease of use. ClickFree(TM) automatic backup is the world's first technology that performs backup by simply connecting the storage device to the PC without having to set up or configure software. Storage Appliance also partners with leading technology companies to deliver automated backup around the globe. ClickFree(TM) automatic backup products are available at leading retailers in North America, Europe and South America. See http://www.goclickfree.com/ for information on where to buy.

About Sonic Solutions

Sonic Solutions (NASDAQ: SNIC; http://www.sonic.com/) enables the creation, management, and enjoyment of digital media content through its Hollywood to Home(TM) products, services, and technologies. Sonic's products range from the advanced authoring systems used to produce Hollywood DVD and Blu-ray Disc titles to the award-winning Roxio(R)-branded photo, video, music, and digital-media management applications. Sonic's patented technologies and AuthorScript(R) media engine are relied upon by leading technology firms to define rich media experiences on a wide array of consumer electronics, mobile devices, set-top players, retail kiosks, and PCs. Always an innovator, Sonic has taken a leading role in helping professional and consumer markets make the successful transition to the new high-definition media formats and, through the Sonic DVD On Demand(TM) and Qflix(TM) platforms, Sonic is defining new models for the digital distribution of premium Hollywood entertainment. Sonic Solutions is headquartered in Marin County, California.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking statements that are based upon current expectations, including the distribution and market acceptance of AuthorScript. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties, including those discussed in the Company's annual and quarterly reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This press release should be read in conjunction with the Company's most recent annual report on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and other reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which contain a more detailed discussion of the Company's business including risks and uncertainties that may affect future results. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements.

Sonic, the Sonic logo, Sonic Solutions, AuthorScript, Hollywood to Home, Sonic DVD On Demand, Qflix, and Roxio are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sonic Solutions in the United States and/or other countries. All other company or product names are trademarks of their respective owners and, in some cases, are used by Sonic Solutions under license.

Sonic Solutions

CONTACT: Chris Taylor of Sonic Solutions, +1-408-367-5231,
chris_taylor@sonic.com

Web site: http://www.sonic.com/
http://www.goclickfree.com/

CSC and Bombardier Transportation Sign $1.2 Billion (euro 765 Million) IT Outsourcing AgreementRenewed Contract Realigns and Extends CSC's Relationship with Global Rail Leader

FALLS CHURCH, Va., June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CSC announced today that it has renewed its information technology (IT) outsourcing agreement with Bombardier Transportation, an operating group of Bombardier Inc. The new seven-year, $1.2 billion (euro 765 million) contract, which has an incremental value of approximately $944 million (euro 610 million), is an extension and expansion of services that began under a 2002 contract that was valued at $700 million over seven years.

Under the new agreement, CSC will continue to provide Bombardier Transportation with a full range of infrastructure outsourcing services. These include desktop, service desk, network and application management services for more than 20,000 users at sites across 33 countries around the world. In addition, CSC will now provide overall integration for service ticket tracking and reporting, which will enable end-to-end service management across Bombardier's IT environment.

"This renewed agreement with CSC will ensure that our employees have quality IT services and support, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year from anywhere in the world," said Andre Navarri, president of Bombardier Transportation.

"We are pleased to extend our relationship with Bombardier," said CSC Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Michael W. Laphen. "Our global IT services expertise and legacy of experience in the manufacturing and transportation industries position us well to help Bombardier achieve its business goals."

About Bombardier Transportation

Bombardier Transportation has its global headquarters in Berlin, Germany with a presence in over 60 countries. It has an installed base of over 100,000 vehicles worldwide. The Group offers the broadest product portfolio and is recognized as the leader in the global rail sector.

About Bombardier

A world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation solutions, from commercial aircraft and business jets to rail transportation equipment, systems and services, Bombardier Inc. is a global corporation headquartered in Canada. Its revenues for the fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2008, were $17.5 billion US, and its shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). Bombardier is listed as an index component to the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America indexes. News and information are available at http://www.bombardier.com/.

About CSC

CSC is a leading IT services company. CSC's mission is to be a global leader in providing technology-enabled business solutions and services.

With approximately 90,000 employees, CSC provides innovative solutions for customers around the world by applying leading technologies and CSC's own advanced capabilities. These include systems design and integration; IT and business process outsourcing; applications software development; Web and application hosting; and management consulting. Headquartered in Falls Church, Va., CSC reported revenue of $16.5 billion for the 12 months ended March 28, 2008. For more information, visit the company's Web site at http://www.csc.com/.

CSC

CONTACT: Joanne Davis, Manager, Media Relations, CSC in United Kingdom,
+44 0 1252.536.737, jdavis62@csc.com, or Mike Dickerson, Director, Media
Relations, Corporate, +1-310-615-1647, mdickers@csc.com, or Bill Lackey,
Director, Investor Relations, Corporate, +1-310-615-1700, blackey3@csc.com,
all of CSC

Web site: http://www.csc.com/
http://www.bombardier.com/

Nokia Completes Trolltech Acquisition

ESPOO, Finland, June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- On June 5th, 2008 European Commission announced that it had unconditionally approved Nokia's voluntary tender offer for all the shares in Trolltech ASA . Nokia today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Trolltech, a recognized software provider with world-class software development platforms and frameworks.

In addition to the key software assets, the Trolltech team will play an important role in accelerating the implementation of Nokia's software strategy. This will enable Nokia to accelerate the cross-platform software strategy for mobile devices and desktop applications, and develop our Internet services business.

Oslo Stock Exchange has decided to delist Trolltech ASA. Last day of listing will be June 17, 2008.

About Nokia

Nokia is the world leader in mobility, driving the transformation and growth of the converging Internet and communications industries. We make a wide range of mobile devices with services and software that enable people to experience music, navigation, video, television, imaging, games, business mobility and more. Developing and growing our offering of consumer Internet services, as well as our enterprise solutions and software, is a key area of focus. We also provide equipment, solutions and services for communications networks through Nokia Siemens Networks.

It should be noted that certain statements herein which are not historical facts, including, without limitation, those regarding: A) the timing of product, services and solution deliveries; B) our ability to develop, implement and commercialize new products, services, solutions and technologies; C) expectations regarding market growth, developments and structural changes; D) expectations regarding our mobile device volume growth, market share, prices and margins; E) expectations and targets for our results of operations; F) the outcome of pending and threatened litigation; G) expectations regarding the successful completion of contemplated acquisitions on a timely basis and our ability to achieve the set targets upon the completion of such acquisitions; and H) statements preceded by "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "foresee," "target," "estimate," "designed," "plans," "will" or similar expressions are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on management's best assumptions and beliefs in light of the information currently available to it. Because they involve risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from the results that we currently expect. Factors that could cause these differences include, but are not limited to: 1) competitiveness of our product, service and solutions portfolio; 2) the extent of the growth of the mobile communications industry and general economic conditions globally; 3) the growth and profitability of the new market segments that we target and our ability to successfully develop or acquire and market products, services and solutions in those segments; 4) our ability to successfully manage costs; 5) the intensity of competition in the mobile communications industry and our ability to maintain or improve our market position or respond successfully to changes in the competitive landscape; 6) the impact of changes in technology and our ability to develop or otherwise acquire complex technologies as required by the market, with full rights needed to use; 7) timely and successful commercialization of complex technologies as new advanced products, services and solutions; 8) our ability to protect the complex technologies, which we or others develop or that we license, from claims that we have infringed third parties' intellectual property rights, as well as our unrestricted use on commercially acceptable terms of certain technologies in our products, services and solution offerings; 9) our ability to protect numerous Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks patented, standardized or proprietary technologies from third-party infringement or actions to invalidate the intellectual property rights of these technologies; 10) Nokia Siemens Networks' ability to achieve the expected benefits and synergies from its formation to the extent and within the time period anticipated and to successfully integrate its operations, personnel and supporting activities; 11) whether, as a result of investigations into alleged violations of law by some current or former employees of Siemens AG ("Siemens"), government authorities or others take further actions against Siemens and/or its employees that may involve and affect the carrier-related assets and employees transferred by Siemens to Nokia Siemens Networks, or there may be undetected additional violations that may have occurred prior to the transfer, or ongoing violations that may have occurred after the transfer, of such assets and employees that could result in additional actions by government authorities; 12) any impairment of Nokia Siemens Networks customer relationships resulting from the ongoing government investigations involving the Siemens carrier-related operations transferred to Nokia Siemens Networks; 13) occurrence of any actual or even alleged defects or other quality issues in our products, services and solutions; 14) our ability to manage efficiently our manufacturing and logistics, as well as to ensure the quality, safety, security and timely delivery of our products, services and solutions; 15) inventory management risks resulting from shifts in market demand; 16) our ability to source sufficient amounts of fully functional components and sub-assemblies without interruption and at acceptable prices; 17) any disruption to information technology systems and networks that our operations rely on; 18) developments under large, multi-year contracts or in relation to major customers; 19) economic or political turmoil in emerging market countries where we do business; 20) our success in collaboration arrangements relating to development of technologies or new products, services and solutions; 21) the success, financial condition and performance of our collaboration partners, suppliers and customers; 22) exchange rate fluctuations, including, in particular, fluctuations between the euro, which is our reporting currency, and the US dollar, the Chinese yuan, the UK pound sterling and the Japanese yen, as well as certain other currencies; 23) the management of our customer financing exposure; 24) allegations of possible health risks from electromagnetic fields generated by base stations and mobile devices and lawsuits related to them, regardless of merit; 25) unfavorable outcome of litigations; 26) our ability to recruit, retain and develop appropriately skilled employees; 27) the impact of changes in government policies, laws or regulations; and 28) our ability to effectively and smoothly implement our new organizational structure; as well as the risk factors specified on pages 10-25 of Nokia's annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2007 under "Item 3.D Risk Factors." Other unknown or unpredictable factors or underlying assumptions subsequently proving to be incorrect could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Nokia does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or revise forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent legally required.

http://www.nokia.com/

Nokia Corporation

CONTACT: Media Enquiries: Nokia, Communications, Tel. +358 7180 34900,
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CSC and Bombardier Transportation Sign US$1.2 Billion (euro 765 Million) IT Outsourcing Agreement

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 17 /PRNewswire/ --

- Renewed Contract Realigns and Extends CSC's Relationship with Global Rail Leader

CSC (NYSE: CSC) announced today that it has renewed its information technology (IT) outsourcing agreement with Bombardier Transportation, an operating group of Bombardier Inc. The new seven-year, US$1.2 billion (euro 765 million) contract, which has an incremental value of approximately US$944 million (euro 610 million), is an extension and expansion of services that began under a 2002 contract that was valued at US$700 million over seven years.

About Bombardier Transportation

About Bombardier

About CSC

CSC is a leading IT services company. CSC's mission is to be a global leader in providing technology-enabled business solutions and services.

With approximately 90,000 employees, CSC provides innovative solutions for customers around the world by applying leading technologies and CSC's own advanced capabilities. These include systems design and integration; IT and business process outsourcing; applications software development; Web and application hosting; and management consulting. Headquartered in Falls Church, Va., CSC reported revenue of US$16.5 billion for the 12 months ended March 28, 2008. For more information, visit the company's Web site at http://www.csc.com.

Web site: http://www.csc.com http://www.bombardier.com

CSC

Joanne Davis, Manager, Media Relations, CSC in United Kingdom, +44-0-1252-536-737, jdavis62@csc.com, or Mike Dickerson, Director, Media Relations, Corporate, +1-310-615-1647, mdickers@csc.com, or Bill Lackey, Director, Investor Relations, Corporate, +1-310-615-1700, blackey3@csc.com, all of CSC

Amdocs and IBM Introduce Unified Customer Relationship and Data Management Solution to Enhance Customer ExperienceNew collaboration to maximize customer relationship management (CRM) application performance and reduce costs

ST. LOUIS, ARMONK, N.Y., and MONTREAL, June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- At Amdocs InTouch 2008, Amdocs , the leading provider of customer experience systems, and IBM , today entered into an alliance and original equipment manufacturer agreement under which Amdocs will embed the IBM DB2 Data Server and the IBM Optim Data Growth solutions with Amdocs' customer management solutions. This new solution will help companies improve the customer experience and reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) by maximizing overall application performance and availability, while significantly reducing storage and other hardware costs.

Earlier this year, Amdocs introduced Amdocs CES 7.5, its Customer Experience Systems product portfolio. This new portfolio includes Amdocs CRM 7.5, a customer management suite that gives companies solutions to manage and differentiate how they interact with customers throughout their purchasing, service and support processes, allowing them to deliver consistently personal customer experiences. Amdocs and IBM are developing a roadmap to tightly integrate Amdocs CRM with IBM's DB2 and the Optim Data Growth products to specifically capitalize on the advanced data management capabilities of the IBM products, providing a level of integration seldom offered by other customer relationship management vendors. This new level of integration is expected to offer features and benefits to customers such as:

-- Advanced CRM database compression and archiving tools to significantly reduce storage hardware costs and maximize system performance; -- Automated data recovery utilities that protect customers and agents from system downtime; -- Seamless, real-time user access to archived customer data to support personalized, efficient customer interactions; -- Integrated data governance, regulatory compliance and other audit tools to avoid business disruption and reduce database administration.

"Global companies of all sizes are seeking to improve the customer experience, which requires the ability to handle all customer interactions in a personalized, accurate and efficient manner. This requires resources to ensure high performing, always-available CRM systems that provide real-time access to all customer data. The latest collaboration between Amdocs and IBM will provide a solution that enables companies to deliver personalized customer interactions with much lower hardware costs, greater system performance and reduced regulatory compliance risks," said Guy Dubois, executive vice president at Amdocs.

"In adopting Amdocs CRM as a strategic solution for BT's internal service management operations, usage will increase across our enterprise, as will the need to archive historical Amdocs CRM data," said Rob Parker, program manager at BT. "IBM's Optim is an integral component for archiving Amdocs CRM data that has high transaction rates and data retention requirements, allowing us to significantly reduce hardware expenditures and meet Amdocs CRM performance and availability service level agreements."

"Today's business environment demands companies to have a more detailed understanding of the data generated from their customer relationships in order to stay competitive," said Rob Thomas, vice president, Information Management at IBM. "Through our collaboration with Amdocs, we will deliver a joint solution that can help clients unlock the value of key business data, which is what IBM's Information on Demand strategy is all about."

About IBM For more information, please go to http://www-306.ibm.com/software/data/information-on-demand/ About Amdocs

Amdocs is the market leader in customer experience systems innovation, enabling world-leading service providers to deliver an integrated, innovative and intentional customer experience(TM) at every point of service. Amdocs provides solutions that deliver customer experience excellence, combining the software, service and expertise to help its customers execute their strategies and achieve service, operational and financial excellence. A global company with revenue of $2.84 billion in fiscal 2007, Amdocs has more than 17,000 employees and serves customers in more than 50 countries around the world. For more information, visit Amdocs at http://www.amdocs.com/.

Amdocs Forward-Looking Statement

This press release includes information that constitutes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements about Amdocs' growth and business results in future quarters. Although we believe the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be obtained or that any deviations will not be material. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause future results to differ from those anticipated. These risks include, but are not limited to, the effects of general economic conditions, Amdocs' ability to grow in the business segments it serves, adverse effects of market competition, rapid technological shifts that may render the Company's products and services obsolete, potential loss of a major customer, our ability to develop long-term relationships with our customers, and risks associated with operating businesses in the international market. Amdocs may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, however the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These and other risks are discussed at greater length in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007, filed on December 3, 2007, and in our quarterly 6-K furnished on February 11 and May 6, 2008.

Amdocs

CONTACT: Amdocs, Darcy Hansen, +1-415-806-4139, darcy.hansen@amdocs.com;
or IBM, Lizette Kodama, +1-914-766-1347, lkodama@us.ibm.com

Web site: http://www.amdocs.com/
http://www-306.ibm.com/software/data/information-on-demand

Amdocs Announces Service Delivery Strategy Enabling Service Providers to Profit from the Digital LifestyleService delivery strategy and CES portfolio enable service providers to become the 'destination of choice' for consumers and partners

ST. LOUIS and MONTREAL, June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- At its Amdocs InTouch 2008, Amdocs , the leading provider of customer experience systems, today announced its service delivery strategy encompassing solutions for advertising, commerce management and partner collaboration. Based on the Amdocs CES 7.5 product suite announced in January, these solutions allow service providers to better monetize their unique assets and provide superior customer experiences while gaining greater profit and growth from the enablement of the digital lifestyle.

The Amdocs service delivery strategy and related solutions are based on a business approach and an architectural model designed to break down the traditional monolithic approach of siloed Business Support Systems (BSS), Operational Support Systems (OSS) and Service Delivery Platform (SDP) environments that have proved inadequate for service providers to capitalize on the digital lifestyle. Since the strategy is underpinned by a modular set of products and solutions, the various pieces of the portfolio provide the flexibility service providers need so that they are not "locked in" with a single vendor or platform and can easily integrate with complementary third- party offerings.

"With growing demand for innovative services and the emergence of Web 2.0 business models, service providers have the opportunity to drive new revenues by monetizing their unique assets - networks, customer information, charging, billing and customer care," said Guy Dubois, executive vice president of Amdocs. "Amdocs' service delivery strategy will help ensure service providers create a valuable and more profitable customer experience and attract a rich ecosystem of advertisers, content providers, application developers and publisher partners."

Amdocs' service delivery strategy includes the following CES (Customer Experience Systems) solutions:

-- Amdocs Service Delivery and Control Solution -- Provides core service creation and execution capabilities, along with multimedia media support and dozens of out-of-the-box value-added services to accelerate time to market and immediately drive revenues. These include ring back tones, tele-voting, and other revenue-generating services for both mass market and business customers. The solution connects Amdocs real-time charging and other BSS functions to all types of networks, and provides a complete and consistent service experience; -- Amdocs Qpass Retail Suite -- Delivers a personal shopping experience across all storefronts for all types of digital content and value- added services; -- Amdocs Qpass Off-Portal Suite -- Promotes profitable growth for service providers and their partners by enabling off-portal or direct- to-consumer digital commerce models; -- Amdocs Partner Settlement Manager -- Manages the complete partner lifecycle from partnership agreements to settlement; -- Amdocs Multi-Channel Self-Service -- Enables service providers to provide their customers with self-managed billing and payment, customer profile and account information, and problem handling through multiple self-service touch points, including the Web, IVR (interactive voice response) and television; -- Amdocs Search and Digital Advertising Solution -- Leverages subscriber data and network infrastructure to provide targeted and personalized advertising both on and off-portal.

In addition, Amdocs today announced plans for additional solutions that will include:

-- A business and technology partner collaboration environment that provides developers and partners easy access to service provider and third-party services; -- An online experience solution for all consumer interactions with a service provider, spanning the Web, devices, and TV, and supporting physical and digital goods and communication services.

Supported by communications specific business processes, these solutions demonstrate how the Amdocs service delivery strategy continues to deliver on the company's CES Blueprint -- a vision for the future business and technical operating environment needed to quickly transform service providers into a destination of choice for consumers and partners. Validated and enriched through more than 100 service provider workshops since its launch, the Amdocs CES Blueprint advocates a customer experience-driven approach to service provider transformation based on adherence to industry standards, packaged business processes, a services-oriented architecture, industry-specific information hubs, and the blending of OSS, BSS and SDP environments.

Further information on these solutions, Amdocs CES 7.5 and the Amdocs CES Blueprint can be found at http://www.amdocs.com/Site/Vision/CES/ces.htm

About Amdocs Customer Experience Systems (CES)

Amdocs CES, introduced in January 2008, is an integrated portfolio that delivers the operating environment service providers need to transform from providers of utility voice, data and video services into purveyors of the digital lifestyle. Amdocs CES allows providers to deliver an optimal customer experience -- personalized, participatory and timely across any service, location and device. The Amdocs CES portfolio leverages Amdocs business process best practices based on real-world scenarios, and transcends traditional business support systems (BSS), operations support systems (OSS) and service delivery platforms (SDPs) to enable service providers to address both current and emerging customer experience business processes. Amdocs' unique business model focuses on enabling its customers to create differentiation and build brand, loyalty, profitability and competitive leadership.

About Amdocs

Amdocs Forward-Looking Statement

Amdocs

CONTACT: Garland Harwood of Weber Shandwick, for Amdocs, +1-212-445-8373,
gharwood@webershandwick.com

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

Amdocs Introduces Breakthrough 'Turbo Charging' Technology for Unprecedented Online Charging Performance and Cost EffectivenessInternal benchmarking finds new charging product enables thousands of transactions per second, significantly reducing hardware required to support charging processing

ST. LOUIS and MONTREAL, June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- At its Amdocs InTouch 2008, Amdocs , the leading provider of customer experience systems, today announced a new technology called "Turbo Charging," developed for real-time, complex event processing and improved charging performance. The technology enables service providers to support massive subscriber growth without substantial hardware investment, leading to significantly reduced hardware costs and lower total cost of systems ownership.

In fourth quarter of calendar year 2008, Amdocs will announce the availability of Amdocs CES - Charging 7.5T -- a new product for large-scale convergent charging operations, based on the Turbo Charging technology. Amdocs CES - Charging 7.5T will allow real-time processing of hundreds of millions of events during peak hours over low-cost hardware (such as blade servers), while supporting the comprehensive billing functionality associated with Amdocs CES - Billing 7.5.

PT Excelcomindo Pratama (XL), a leading mobile service provider in Indonesia and part of the TM group Malaysia, has deployed Amdocs' billing and rating, customer management and partner settlement for convergent prepaid-postpaid support for its large customer base. "XL's subscriber base has grown significantly each year for the past five years, and we expect this growth rate to accelerate," said Dian Siswarini, managing director of Network and Information Technology at XL. "Adding more and more hardware to support the explosive volume of transactions has become a matter of routine, and maintenance and floor space is also part of the equation. Amdocs CES - Charging 7.5T, based on the innovative Turbo Charging technology, will allow us to support twice as many subscribers without additional hardware investment."

Guy Dubois, executive vice president of Amdocs, said, "In prepaid markets where the average revenue per user is low, such as the market where XL operates, the ability to support subscriber growth at low cost can have a huge effect on the long-term viability of the underlying business model, and help free resources to invest in customer-focused initiatives. With Amdocs' Turbo Charging, service providers can benefit from the flexibility of a sophisticated charging engine without sacrificing online performance or TCO."

"Amdocs CES - Charging 7.5T and HP BladeSystem servers are tested and tuned to help customers save money, increase flexibility and reduce power usage," said Ananda Subbiah, vice president of Solutions, Communications, Media and Entertainment at HP. "In early 2009, HP will refine this joint performance commitment with Amdocs, and benchmark Amdocs Charging 7.5T on our HP Integrity blade servers. We expect this will provide even greater benefit for our joint customers."

"Combining the Amdocs Charging 7.5T release with IBM's Power Systems(TM) platforms will deliver significant benefits -- not only in solid performance improvements, but also in power savings, which is a major concern of our clients in today's environment," said Jim Pertzborn, vice president of Telecommunications Industry, Systems and Technology Group at IBM.

About Amdocs Customer Experience Systems (CES)

Amdocs CES, introduced in January 2008, is an integrated portfolio that delivers the operating environment service providers need to transform from providers of utility voice, data and video services into purveyors of the digital lifestyle. Amdocs CES allows providers to deliver an optimal customer experience-personalized, participatory and timely across any service, location and device. The Amdocs CES portfolio leverages Amdocs business process best practices based on real-world scenarios, and transcends traditional business support systems (BSS), operations support systems (OSS) and service delivery platforms (SDPs) to enable service providers to address both current and emerging customer experience business processes. Amdocs' unique business model focuses on enabling its customers to create differentiation and build brand, loyalty, profitability and competitive leadership.

About Amdocs

Amdocs Forward-Looking Statement

Amdocs

CONTACT: Steve Ortley of Weber Shandwick, +1-212-445-8470,
sortley@webershandwick.com, Amdocs

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

Service Providers Profit from the Digital Lifestyle with Amdocs SolutionsAmdocs CES enables service providers to become the "destination of choice" for consumers and partners

ST. LOUIS and MONTREAL, June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- At its Amdocs InTouch 2008, Amdocs , the leading provider of customer experience systems, today announced the availability of a set of solutions encompassing service delivery, advertising, commerce management and partner collaboration. Based on the Amdocs CES 7.5 product suite announced in January, these solutions enable service providers to better monetize their unique assets and provide superior customer experiences while gaining greater profit and growth from the enablement of the digital lifestyle.

The Amdocs CES portfolio delivers an architectural and delivery model designed to break down the traditional monolithic approach of siloed Business Support Systems (BSS), Operational Support Systems (OSS) and Service Delivery Platform (SDP) environments that have proved inadequate for service providers to capitalize on the digital lifestyle. Since the products are modular, the various pieces of the portfolio provide the flexibility service providers need so that they are not "locked in" with a single vendor or platform and can easily integrate with complementary third-party offerings.

"With growing demand for innovative services and the emergence of Web 2.0 business models, service providers have the opportunity to drive new revenues by monetizing their unique assets -- networks, customer information, charging, billing and customer care," said Guy Dubois, executive vice president of Amdocs. "Amdocs CES continues to help service providers create a valuable and more profitable customer experience and attract a rich ecosystem of advertisers, content providers, application developers and publisher partners."

Amdocs CES solutions include: -- Amdocs Service Delivery and Control Solution -- Provides core service creation and execution capabilities, along with multimedia media support and dozens of out-of-the-box value-added services to accelerate time to market and immediately drive revenues. These include ring back tones, tele-voting, and other revenue-generating services for both mass market and business customers. The solution connects Amdocs real-time charging and other BSS functions to all types of networks, and provides a complete and consistent service experience; -- Amdocs Qpass Retail Suite -- Delivers a personal shopping experience across all storefronts for all types of digital content and value-added services; -- Amdocs Qpass Off-Portal Suite -- Enables profitable growth for service providers and their partners by enabling off-portal or direct-to-consumer digital commerce models; -- Amdocs Partner Settlement Manager -- Manages the complete partner lifecycle from partnership agreements to settlement; -- Amdocs Multi-Channel Self-Service -- Enables service providers to provide customers with self-manage billing, payment, customer profile and account information, and problem handling through multiple self-service touch points, including the Web, IVR (interactive voice response) and television; -- Amdocs Search and Digital Advertising Solution -- Leverages subscriber data and network infrastructure to provide targeted and personalized advertising both on and off-portal.

In addition, Amdocs today announced plans for additional solutions that will include:

-- A business and technology partner collaboration environment that provides developers and partners easy access to service provider and third-party services; -- An online experience solution for all consumer interactions with a service provider, including Web, device, and TV, that offers physical and digital goods and communication services.

Supported by communications specific business processes, these solutions demonstrate how Amdocs continues to deliver on its CES Blueprint -- a vision for the future business and technical operating environment needed to quickly transform service providers into a destination of choice for consumers and partners. Validated and enriched through more than 100 service provider workshops since its launch, the Amdocs CES Blueprint advocates a customer experience-driven approach to service provider transformation based on adherence to industry standards, packaged business processes, a services-oriented architecture, industry-specific information hubs, and the blending of OSS, BSS and SDP environments.

Further information on these solutions, Amdocs CES 7.5 and the Amdocs CES Blueprint can be found at http://www.amdocs.com/Site/Vision/CES/ces.htm

About Amdocs Customer Experience Systems (CES)

Amdocs CES, introduced in January 2008, is an integrated portfolio that delivers the operating environment service providers need to transform from providers of utility voice, data and video services into purveyors of the digital lifestyle. Amdocs CES allows providers to deliver an optimal customer experience-personalized, participatory and timely across any service, location and device. The Amdocs CES portfolio leverages Amdocs business process best practices based on real-world scenarios, and transcends traditional business support systems (BSS), operations support systems (OSS) and service delivery platforms (SDPs) to enable service providers to address both current and emerging customer experience business processes. Amdocs' unique business model focuses on enabling its customers to create differentiation and build brand, loyalty, profitability and competitive leadership.

About Amdocs

Amdocs Forward-Looking Statement

Amdocs

CONTACT: Garland Harwood of Weber Shandwick, for Amdocs,
+1-212-445-8373, gharwood@webershandwick.com

Web site: http://www.amdocs.com/
http://www.amdocs.com/Site/Vision/CES/ces.htm

ViewCast(R) Corporation Names Jeffrey A. Kopang Vice President, MarketingNew Position to Expand Marketing and Branding in U.S., Globally

PLANO, Texas, June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ViewCast Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: VCST) , a global leader in the design and manufacture of industry leading streaming media encoding solutions, today announced the appointment of veteran marketing executive Jeffrey A. Kopang, as vice president marketing, effective immediately. In this newly created position, Kopang will be responsible for all marketing and product planning as the Company moves to expand product and brand visibility in the U.S. and globally.

Kopang, who has more than twenty years of related global marketing and media experience, will report to president and chief operating officer Dave Stoner.

Stoner said, "Our well-known Osprey(R) capture cards and innovative Niagara(R) encoding appliances place us in a strong competitive position in the streaming media industry, which is entering a new stage of growth. Jeff's proven ability to execute effective marketing programs -- and history of success in building global brands -- will help us realize the growth opportunities we see in our markets. We welcome Jeff as a key member of the ViewCast executive management team."

For the past nine years, Kopang served in senior marketing management at Fujitsu, a Tokyo-headquartered global provider of IT and communications solutions. At Fujitsu, he was instrumental in developing and directing the product marketing strategy for Fujitsu's successful entry into packet optical networking. In addition to brand, advertising and e-media activities, Kopang also successfully directed North American programs to support Fujitsu's WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access), MSO (Multiservice Operator) and RBOC (Regional Bell Operating Company) initiatives.

Prior to Fujitsu, Kopang was vice president of marketing and business development for Global Audio Visual, a national media and events staging company based in Dallas.

His other past positions include management of tactical aircraft visualization programs for Lockheed Martin, and television and radio production management in the Boston media market.

Kopang is a graduate of California State University, San Bernardino, and has twice been awarded the Emmy(R) from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. He resides with his family in McKinney, Tex.

About ViewCast Corporation

ViewCast designs, manufactures and markets industry leading hardware and software solutions that enable users to capture, encode audio/video content for live video streaming and video-on-demand (VOD) delivery over IP and mobile networks. ViewCast products include the Niagara(R) Pro and portable Niagara GoStream(R) families -- all powered by renowned Osprey(R) video capture technology. ViewCast's software, including Niagara SCX(R), Niagara SCX SDK and Osprey SimulStream(R) provides remote system management, and enables Osprey and Niagara hardware to configure multiple, simultaneous multi-format, multi-bitrate, multi-resolution video streams. This array of tools empowers broadcasters, businesses, network service providers and government to expand their audience in the digital media market place. http://www.viewcast.com/

ViewCast(R), Osprey(R), Niagara(R), Niagara SCX(R), GoStream(R), SimulStream(R), and EZStream(R) are trademarks or registered trademarks of ViewCast Corporation or its subsidiaries. All other trademarks appearing herein are the property of their respective owners.

ViewCast Contact: Mica Matlock Tel: +1 (972) 488-7200 E-mail: micam@viewcast.com PR Agency Contact: David Netz Wall Street Communications Tel: +1 (303) 329-0359 E-mail: dave@wallstcom.com Investor Contact: Dan Matsui Allen & Caron Tel: +1 (949) 474-4300 E-mail: d.matsui@allencaron.com

ViewCast Corporation

CONTACT: Mica Matlock of ViewCast, +1-972-488-7200, micam@viewcast.com;
or PR Agency, David Netz of Wall Street Communications, +1-303-329-0359,
dave@wallstcom.com, or Investors, Dan Matsui of Allen & Caron,
+1-949-474-4300, d.matsui@allencaron.com, both for ViewCast

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

Amerigon to Present at Capstone Investments' 2nd Annual Small-Cap Investor Conference

NORTHVILLE, Mich., June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Amerigon Incorporated , a leader in developing products based on advanced thermoelectric (TE) technologies for a wide range of global markets and applications, today announced that President and CEO Daniel R. Coker is scheduled to make an investor presentation at Capstone Investments' 2nd Annual Small-Cap Investor Conference on Wednesday, June 18 at 11:00 am Central Time. The conference is being held June 17-18 at the Midwest Airlines Center in Milwaukee, WI.

An archived webcast of the presentation will be accessible within three days of the presentation for 90 days on the investor section of the Amerigon website at http://www.amerigon.com/.

About Amerigon

Amerigon develops products based on its advanced, proprietary, efficient thermoelectric (TE) technologies for a wide range of global markets and heating and cooling applications. The Company's current principal product is its proprietary Climate Control Seat(TM) (CCS(TM)) system, a solid-state, TE-based system that permits drivers and passengers of vehicles to individually and actively control the heating and cooling of their respective seats to ensure maximum year-round comfort. CCS, which is the only system of its type on the market today, uses no CFCs or other environmentally sensitive coolants. Amerigon maintains sales and technical support centers in Southern California, Detroit, Japan, Germany, England and Korea.

Contact: Allen & Caron Inc Jill Bertotti (investors) jill@allencaron.com Len Hall (media) len@allencaron.com (949) 474-4300

Amerigon Incorporated

CONTACT: investors, Jill Bertotti, jill@allencaron.com, or media, Len
Hall, len@allencaron.com, both of Allen & Caron Inc, +1-949-474-4300, for
Amerigon Incorporated

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

BT Selects Alcatel-Lucent IP Service Router to Expand its 21CN Ethernet Footprint

PARIS, June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext: Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced that it has been chosen by BT to supply its IP Service Router in an expanded role within BT's 21CN all-IP national rollout. Alcatel-Lucent is a preferred supplier to the 21CN project with the 7750 Service Router (SR) operational in many locations. The 7750 SR deployments will now be expanded in line with BT's announced customer-driven plans to extend its Ethernet services with additional points-of-presence in the metro elements of the network. The value of the contract has not been disclosed.

After the introduction of 21CN Ethernet and broadband services early this year, BT is now expanding the footprint and functionality of both services. When completed by April 2009, the project will see next generation Ethernet services available across the widest footprint in the UK.

"BT has a commitment to meet our customers' increasing demand for Ethernet services and has therefore set out an aggressive expansion strategy for our 21CN Ethernet footprint," said Karl Penaluna, director, IP and Data platforms at BT. "Alcatel-Lucent's existing involvement with 21CN gives us confidence we can achieve these timescales."

The Alcatel-Lucent 7750 SR solution enables BT to offer true Ethernet any-to-any, multi-site solutions as well as multiple classes of service on an on-demand and application-by-application basis.

"This further expansion of our industry-leading 7750 SR solution in BT's 21CN network is a clear endorsement of the technological lead this product has. Its Quality of Service, reliability and service awareness features are critical factors in the delivery of mission-critical Ethernet Services to BT's customers," said Basil Alwan, President of IP activities at Alcatel-Lucent. "Alcatel-Lucent is supporting BT's project to roll out Ethernet-based services as customer demand grows and is pleased to be playing an expanded role in the delivery of this exciting new all-IP network."

In addition, Alcatel-Lucent is also supplying professional services to BT 21CN, including development of automated programs to migrate subscribers to the new networks. It is also providing a service to manage provision of spares for BT's existing network under a single-point-of-contact multi-vendor contract.

Alcatel-Lucent IP/MPLS solutions have been selected by more than 200 service providers in more than 90 countries. During the first quarter of 2008, Alcatel-Lucent reinforced its #2 position in IP/MPLS edge garnering 18% of the market according to Ovum-RHK. For more information, please visit: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/ipnews

About Alcatel-Lucent

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

Alcatel-Lucent

CONTACT: Alcatel-Lucent Press Contacts Regine Coqueran, Tel:
+33(0)1-40-76-49-24, regine.coqueran@alcatel-lucent.com; Mark Burnworth, Tel:
+33(0)1-40-76-50-84, mark.burnworth@alcatel-lucent.com; Alcatel-Lucent
Investor Relations, Remi Thomas, Tel: +33(0)1-40-76-50-61,
remi.thomas@alcatel-lucent.com; John DeBono, Tel: +1-908-582-7793,
debono@alcatel-lucent.com; Tony Lucido, Tel: +33(0)1-40-76-49-80,
alucido@alcatel-lucent.com; Don Sweeney, Tel: +1-908-582-6153,
dsweeney@alcatel-lucent.com

Elbit Systems Awarded Contract Valued at Approximately $9 Million to Supply an Intelligence Knowledge Management System to a Foreign Customer

HAIFA, Israel, June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Elbit Systems Ltd. announced that it was awarded a contract valued at approximately $9 million to supply a foreign country with an Intelligence Knowledge Management system.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080408/300441 )

Based on the advanced capabilities Elbit Systems developed for several projects already operational inside Israel, the system was planned and modified, like other projects, according to the customer's unique needs.

"We take pride in our selection, which reflects the genuine trust and global recognition of our capabilities," said Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, General Manager of Elbit Systems Land and C4I Tadiran. "Elbit Systems' solution demonstrates our unique, highly integrated technological capabilities and our extensive accumulated experience and knowledge in this area. We hope this project will lead to further orders in the emerging, diverse field of intelligence management."

About Elbit Systems

Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international defense electronics company engaged in a wide range of defense-related programs throughout the world. The Company, which includes Elbit Systems and its subsidiaries, operates in the areas of aerospace, land and naval systems, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance ("C4ISR"), unmanned air vehicle (UAV) systems, advanced electro-optics, electro-optic space systems, EW suites, airborne warning systems, ELINT systems, data links and military communications systems and radios. The Company also focuses on the upgrading of existing military platforms and developing new technologies for defense, homeland security and commercial aviation applications.

This press release contains forward-looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) regarding Elbit Systems Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries (collectively the Company), to the extent such statements do not relate to historical or current fact. Forward Looking Statements are based on management's expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions. Forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks and uncertainties, which are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual future results, performance and trends may differ materially from these forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, including, without limitation: scope and length of customer contracts; governmental regulations and approvals; changes in governmental budgeting priorities; general market, political and economic conditions in the countries in which the Company operates or sells, including Israel and the United States among others; differences in anticipated and actual program performance, including the ability to perform under long-term fixed-price contracts; and the outcome of legal and/or regulatory proceedings. The factors listed above are not all-inclusive, and further information is contained in Elbit Systems Ltd.'s latest annual report on Form 20-F, which is on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release. The Company does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements.

Contacts: Company Contact: Joseph Gaspar, Executive VP & CFO Dalia Rosen, Head of Corporate Communications Elbit Systems Ltd Tel: +972-4-8316663 Fax: +972-4-8316944 E-mail: gspr@elbit.co.il daliarosen@elbit.co.il IR Contact: Ehud Helft / Kenny Green G.K. Investor Relations Tel: +1-646-201-9246 E-mail: info@gkir.com

Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080408/300441 Elbit Systems Ltd

CONTACT: Contacts: Company Contact: Joseph Gaspar, Executive VP & CFO,
Dalia Rosen, Head of Corporate Communications, Elbit Systems Ltd, Tel:
+972-4-8316663, Fax: +972-4-8316944, E-mail: gspr@elbit.co.il,
daliarosen@elbit.co.il. IR Contact: Ehud Helft / Kenny Green, G.K. Investor
Relations, Tel: +1-646-201-9246, E-mail: info@gkir.com

BT Selects Alcatel-Lucent IP Service Router to Expand its 21CN Ethernet Footprint

PARIS, June 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext: Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced that it has been chosen by BT to supply its IP Service Router in an expanded role within BT's 21CN all-IP national rollout. Alcatel-Lucent is a preferred supplier to the 21CN project with the 7750 Service Router (SR) operational in many locations. The 7750 SR deployments will now be expanded in line with BT's announced customer-driven plans to extend its Ethernet services with additional points-of-presence in the metro elements of the network. The value of the contract has not been disclosed.

The Alcatel-Lucent 7750 SR solution enables BT to offer true Ethernet any-to-any, multi-site solutions as well as multiple classes of service on an on-demand and application-by-application basis.

About Alcatel-Lucent

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Alcatel-Lucent Press Contacts Régine Coqueran, Tel: +33(0)1-40-76-49-24, regine.coqueran@alcatel-lucent.com; Mark Burnworth, Tel: +33(0)1-40-76-50-84, mark.burnworth@alcatel-lucent.com; Alcatel-Lucent Investor Relations, Rémi Thomas, Tel: +33(0)1-40-76-50-61, remi.thomas@alcatel-lucent.com; John DeBono, Tel: +1-908-582-7793, debono@alcatel-lucent.com; Tony Lucido, Tel: +33(0)1-40-76-49-80, alucido@alcatel-lucent.com; Don Sweeney, Tel: +1-908-582-6153, dsweeney@alcatel-lucent.com

Motorola Selected by TDF for WiMAX Deployment in FranceMotorola to deliver cost effective high-speed broadband infrastructure and services to connect rural regions

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- WiMAX Forum Global Congress -- Motorola, Inc. today announced that it has been selected by TDF a leading European provider of network services to broadcasters and telecom operators, to design and deploy 802.16e WiMAX networks for several regions in France where HDRR, a TDF subsidiary, holds WiMAX frequency licenses.

The three-year frame agreement with TDF follows an initial pilot at the end of 2006 and successful deployments in Loiret, Sarthe and Limousin regions which enabled the roll-out of innovative networks enabling the delivery of high speed broadband access to end users.

TDF and its partners, including local governments, deliver a wholesale broadband service to retail ISPs which in turn provide broadband data as well voice over IP services to businesses and consumers. By selecting Motorola's 802.16e WiMAX solution, TDF customers will enjoy advantages of the new WiMAX services in the future.

"With this partnership we are confident that we can quickly and effectively help our partner operators and local governments to bring next- generation broadband services to the end-users and enterprises of rural regions, and those that are not currently serviced by fixed broadband," said Madeleine Giovachini, Head of TDF's telecom business unit.

Motorola provides deployment, integration and support services to TDF in addition to WiMAX equipment such as WiMAX Access Points (the WAP 400 series), and outdoor and indoor customer premises equipment such as the CPEo 400 series and CPEi 200 series.

"The benefits of WiMAX technology are clear," said Joe Cozzolino, corporate vice president and general manager, Motorola Home & Networks Mobility EMEA. "Operators selecting WiMAX have the potential to offer cost- effective, scalable broadband connections to regions not yet served by fixed broadband infrastructure. That represents a compelling package for operators such as TDF looking to expand into new markets."

Motorola has 19 contracts for commercial WiMAX systems with customers in 16 countries and has shipped more than 3,600 access points and 120,000 CPEs and PC cards as of April 24, 2008. Our WiMAX business for contract deployments, trials, and other customer engagements covers 44 countries worldwide.

For more information on Motorola's WiMAX solutions, please visit: http://www.motorola.com/wimax About Motorola

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

MOTOROLA and the stylised M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. (C) Motorola, Inc. 2008. All rights reserved

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France, +33 607 956 184, valerie.berrivin@motorola.com

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

Radware Announces Q2 Earnings Conference CallWednesday, July 23, 2008 08:45 AM (EDT)

TEL AVIV, June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Radware , the leading provider of integrated application delivery solutions for business-smart networking, will present its second quarter financial results in a conference call on Wednesday, July, 23, 2008 at 08:45 AM (EDT).

Radware management will host a teleconference at 8:45 EDT, to discuss the second quarter results and the company's outlook. Please call the following dial-in numbers to participate in the second quarter 2008 call:

PARTICIPANTS IN THE US CALL: Toll Free 1-800-230-1951 PARTICIPANTS INTERNATIONALLY CALL: +1-612-332-0335

Please find a link to the upcoming webcast presentation on the following web page: http://www.radware.com/content/company/investorrelations/default.asp

About Radware

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

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

Radware Ltd

CONTACT: Chief Financial Officer, Radware Ltd., Meir Moshe,
+972-3-766-8610

China Digital TV to Attend Morgan Stanley China Summit 2008

BEIJING, June 17 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- China Digital TV Holding Co., Ltd. , the leading provider of conditional access systems to China's rapidly growing digital television market, today announced that Mr. Mason Xu, China Digital TV's chief financial officer, will attend the Morgan Stanley China Summit 2008 at The Ritz Carlton Beijing, China from Tuesday, June 17, 2008 to Thursday, June 19, 2008.

Mr. Xu will hold one-on-one meetings and participate in a panel discussion on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 discussing the company's recent developments and 2008 strategy.

About China Digital TV

Founded in 2004, China Digital TV is the leading provider of conditional access ("CA") systems to China's rapidly growing digital television market. CA systems enable television network operators to manage the delivery of customized content and services to their subscribers. China Digital TV conducts its CA-related business through its subsidiary, Beijing Super TV Co., Ltd., and its affiliate, Beijing Novel-Super Digital TV Technology Co., Ltd. and its value-added services business through its subsidiary, Beijing Novel-Super Media Investment Co., Ltd.

For more information please visit the Investor Relations section of China Digital TV's website at http://ir.chinadtv.cn/ .

For investor and media inquiries, please contact: In China: Eric Yuan China Digital TV Tel: +86-10-6297-1199 x6171 Email: ericyuan@novel-supertv.com Helen Plummer Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide (Beijing) Tel: +86-10-8520-3090 Email: helen.plummer@ogilvy.com In the United States: Jessica Barist Cohen Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide (New York) Tel: +1-646-460-9989 Email: jessica.cohen@ogilvy.com

China Digital TV Holding Co., Ltd.

CONTACT: In China, Eric Yuan of China Digital TV, +86-10-6297-1199 x6171,
or ericyuan@novel-supertv.com; Helen Plummer of Ogilvy Public Relations
Worldwide (Beijing), +86-10-8520-3090, or helen.plummer@ogilvy.com; In the
United States, Jessica Barist Cohen of Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide (New
York), +1-646-460-9989, or jessica.cohen@ogilvy.com

Web site: http://ir.chinadtv.cn/

Universal Music Group (UMG) and Last.fm Partner for Music VideosLast.fm to Feature Thousands of Videos Free-On-Demand from UMG Chart-topping Artists Including Jay-Z, Nirvana and Amy Winehouse, Among Many Others

NEW YORK, June 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group, the world's leading music company, and Last.fm, the fast-growing free global music Web site, today announced a new partnership that will make UMG's music video catalogue available for free-on-demand streaming to users of Last.fm. The deal, which marks Last.fm's first major video partnership, will bring thousands of high-quality music videos to the Last.fm community. As part of this agreement, Universal Music and its artists will receive revenue for every UMG video streamed.

Starting today, Last.fm users will be able to view thousands of full-length music videos from UMG's market-leading catalogue of chart-topping artists, which includes Jay-Z, Nirvana, Amy Winehouse, The Killers, Duffy, Snow Patrol and Kanye West, among many others. The latest UMG videos can be found on Last.fm at http://www.last.fm/music/+charts/video.

The addition of UMG content provides a massive boost to Last.fm's unrivaled online music video offering which launched last year. Additionally, Last.fm's scrobbling technology will help users engage with the UMG content in a more personalised manner by recommending new videos according to users' individual music taste.

Martin Stiksel, Last.fm co-founder, said: "This is a hugely empowering partnership that really takes Last.fm to the next level. We want to offer a video library that rivals our unparalleled music catalogue, as we work towards Last.fm becoming the only place you need to go to for all music-related content, and this deal marks the first step towards that goal. Universal Music has the richest and most extensive music video collection in the world, and the addition of that content to Last.fm brings us closer to being able to offer the most rewarding personalised music video experience for music fans anywhere."

Rob Wells, Senior Vice President, Digital, Universal Music Group International, commented, "Our relationship with Last.fm is evolving. The use of Universal Music videos on the Last.fm platform is a great opportunity for both consumers and artists, with the latter earning revenues from every video played on the service. Video streaming services are an increasingly important source of income, and it's great to have another new partner on board, tapping into this rich revenue stream."

The Universal video content will be ad-supported, in the same manner as Last.fm's pioneering free-on-demand service which launched in January. As part of the FOD offering, artists, labels and copyright holders receive a share of revenue from the ads displayed next to their content. In its first month offering UMG videos, Last.fm will be marking the partnership by highlighting the Universal video catalogue exclusively on the site.

About Universal Music Group

Universal Music Group is the world's leading music company with wholly owned record operations or licensees in 77 countries. Its businesses also include Universal Music Publishing Group, the industry's leading global music publishing operation.

Universal Music Group's record labels include Decca, Deutsche Grammophon, Disa, Emarcy, Fonovisa, Interscope Geffen A&M Records, Island Def Jam Music Group, Lost Highway Records, Machete Music, MCA Nashville, Mercury Nashville, Mercury Records, Philips, Polydor Records, Universal Motown Records Group, Universal Music Latino, Universal Records South, and Verve Music Group as well as a multitude of record labels owned or distributed by its record company subsidiaries around the world. The Universal Music Group owns the most extensive catalog of music in the industry, which includes the last 100 years of the world's most popular artists and their recordings. UMG's catalog is marketed through two distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.). Universal Music Group also includes eLabs, its new media and technologies division; Bravado, its merchandising company; Twenty-First Artists, its full service management division; and Helter Skelter, its live music agency.

Universal Music Group is a unit of Vivendi, a global media and communications company.

About Last.fm

Founded in 2002, Last.fm is a CBS Corporation owned free global music platform. Last.fm offers music fans millions of tracks in every genre for free-on-demand and radio streaming thanks to partnerships with Universal, EMI, Sony BMG, CD Baby, independent aggregators The Orchard and IODA, and more than 150,000 independent artists and labels -- without the need to sign up or download any software. As well as being able to access tracks for free -- a service which has seen Last.fm become the fastest-growing free online music network in the U.S. -- music fans can also share their music preferences by linking their media player to the Last.fm database. As a result, Last.fm can intelligently recommend songs, artists, local concerts and even other members based on their musical tastes. Last.fm also supports unsigned artists by offering them an unprecedented Artist Royalty program through which they can earn revenue directly from Last.fm every time their music is streamed. Learn more about Last.fm at http://www.last.fm/.

Last.fm

CONTACT: For Last.fm: Katie Gunion, +1-212-975-8009,
katie.gunion@cbs.com, or Christian Ward, +44 (0) 20 7780 7080,
christian@last.fm; or for UMG: Peter LoFrumento, +1-212-331-2585, or Adam
White, +44 2 074715665

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Microsoft Announces Plans for European Search Technology Center to Deepen Investments in Live SearchEuropean research and development center of excellence designed to help Microsoft disrupt the search and advertising marketplace.

CANNES, France and REDMOND, Wash., June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- At the Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival, Microsoft Corp. today announced plans to open a Search Technology Center (STC) in Europe in its fiscal year 2009. The new center will be designed to help accelerate Microsoft's investments in Live Search and disrupt the search and advertising marketplace to the benefit of both the consumer and the advertiser, in line with Microsoft's recent announcement in the U.S. of Live Search cashback.

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"As I stated in my May 18 memo about our Online Services strategy, today Microsoft has 68 percent reach to Internet users throughout Europe through our online assets and strengths in display advertising; however, we're not yet where we'd like to be in search in this critical geography," said Kevin Johnson, president of the Platforms and Services Division at Microsoft. "Success in search in Europe is paramount, and we see the investment in this new Search Technology Center as an important step in doubling down on our long-term investments."

The center will actively work with the global Live Search organization and be dedicated to advancing the state of the art in search technology by delivering a locally relevant, more intelligent and powerful search experience to online customers around the world. Modeled after the Search Technology Center in Beijing, China, which opened in October 2005, plans for the new European hub are indicative of Microsoft's commitment to give Live Search customers a highly relevant, localized and interactive search experience.

The location of the European STC has yet to be announced; however, several cities are currently being considered as the hub, with the expectation that a smaller numbers of engineers contributing to the STC could be placed in multiple countries, possibly including, for example, the United Kingdom, France and Germany. The goal is to create a highly versatile and challenging European center of excellence for Microsoft's research and development leaders.

"Searchers have different expectations and experiences in every geography in the world, so we believe it is critical to make deep investments in physical locations in multiple markets to ensure that we're applying the best local expertise to our research and development efforts," said Satya Nadella, senior vice president of the Search, Portal and Advertising Group at Microsoft. "We're already doing some great work in Europe in the enterprise search space through our January 2008 acquisition of Fast Search & Transfer SA, and we're looking forward to opening the European Search Technology Center to further our investments."

This move is in line with other investments Microsoft is making in Europe in the advertising business, including the planned expansion of the DRIVEpm media network in fiscal 2009 into European markets including The Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland. DRIVEpm does business today in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy and Spain.

Microsoft's fiscal 2009 year is July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009.

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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Worldwide, +1-503-443-7070, rrt@waggeneredstrom.com, all for Microsoft Corp.

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

Acceleration of European Development With the Acquisition of dooyoo

PARIS, June 17 /PRNewswire/ -- LeGuide.com S.A. (Alternext - ALGUI), the number 1 publisher of online shopping guides in France and the 5th in Europe* announces today the acquisition of German social shopping guide dooyoo.

Very significant development of European coverage: close to 9 million unique visitors* in key countries.

dooyoo has reached more than 3.8 million unique visitors* in Europe as of the end of March 2008.

With this acquisition, LeGuide.com S.A. moves up from 5th to 4th online shopping guide in Europe*, with the number 1 position in France**, the number 2 position in Spain*, number 6 position in Germany* and number 11 position in the UK*. The new group has reached over 8.8 million unique visitors* in Europe as of the end of March 2008. The group hopes to yield over 25% of its turnover pro forma in 2008 outside France.

"LeGuide.com progresses strongly with its European deployment, which has always been a fundamental aspect of our strategy. We are happy to take this next step with dooyoo which complements us perfectly both in geographical terms as well as their expertise," comments Corinne Lejbowicz, chairman (and CEO) of LeGuide.com S.A.

Enhanced services to Internet users

LeGuide.com S.A. and dooyoo combine their strengths from a functional and a technological point of view. Always keen on guiding Internet users in their online shopping, LeGuide.com S.A. will gain from one of Europe's strongest know-how in the user generated content and consumer opinions domain. dooyoo, for its part, will benefit from the technological platform and search engines which were developed in-house at LeGuide.com S.A.

"The acquisition reinforces the strengths of both companies and the alignment will be quickly operational. We share the same work vision, the same economic model and we are going to benefit very quickly from the proficiency and the technological tools of the group, technologies which are contracted out at the present time," explains Lutz RÃ¶llig, CEO of dooyoo.

Terms of the acquisition

This acquisition of 100% of dooyoo's shares is entirely realised in cash. Its financing will be secured by a combination of approximately 60% of debt and 40% of cash.

Already showing strong natural growth, LeGuide.com S.A. is accelerating its development with the objective to become number 3 in Europe within two years. The group, which maintains a strong financial means thanks to a low level of indebtedness and a high level of liquid assets, might proceed with further acquisitions within the coming months.

* Source : Nielsen/Netratings March 2008, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom

** Source : Nielsen/Netratings May 2008

About LeGuide.com S.A. http://www.leguide.com/finance

As one of the leading online shopping guides, LeGuide.com S.A.'s role is both to help online shoppers search for, compare, and purchase products online and to increase e-merchants' visibility, audience, and sales. Strongly successful in France with the sites http://www.leguide.com, http://www.leguide.net and http://www.webmarchand.com, the company is developing internationally along the same lines. The LeGuide.com S.A. network is present in 14 countries and has sites in 9 languages: France, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxemburg, Spain, United Kingdom, Ireland, Poland, Italy, Netherlands and, since December 2007, Sweden and Denmark. By the end of 2007, the company was composed of an international team of 69 people. OSEO Anvar has labelled LeGuide.com an "Innovative Company". LeGuide.com S.A. is listed on the NYSE-Euronext Paris Alternext (under mnemonic code ALGUI, ISIN code FR0010146092).

About dooyoo http://www.dooyoo.com

Founded in 1999, dooyoo is a company organized under German law, based in Berlin, and held essentially by investment funds that have been financing its development. As a social commerce business, dooyoo's formula of advisor services, social bargain hunting services and professional reviews offers maximum shopping comfort. The combination of reviews written by dooyoo members, price comparisons and professional test reports, positions dooyoo to connect consumers, dealers and products.

dooyoo has a workforce of 24 people and a total turnover of EUR 3.6 million for 2007, with an operating result of EUR 0.8 million. As an online social shopping guide, dooyoo has become a major player in Germany and has achieved a significant position in the United Kingdom. dooyoo is active in Germany (http://www.dooyoo.de), the United Kingdom (http://www.dooyoo.co.uk), Spain (http://www.dooyoo.es) and Italy (http://www.dooyoo.it).

dooyoo AG and its shareholders were advised by Jupiter Capital Partners on this transaction, LeGuide.com was advised by Lorentz, Deschamps & Associés

LeGuide.com S.A. Astrid Canevet Tel : +33-1-55-43-36-10 finance@leguide.com Actifin Ségolène de Saint Martin Tel : +33-1-56-88-11-14 ssaintmartin@actifin.fr dooyoo AG Deborah Abesser Tel : +49-30-293-95-121 deborah.abesser@dooyoo.de

LeGuide.com Group

LeGuide.com S.A. Astrid Canevet, Tel : +33-1-55-43-36-10, finance@leguide.com; Actifin, Ségolène de Saint Martin, Tel : +33-1-56-88-11-14, ssaintmartin@actifin.fr; dooyoo AG, Deborah Abesser, Tel : +49-30-293-95-121, deborah.abesser@dooyoo.de

Accélération du développement européen avec l'acquisition de dooyoo

PARIS, June 17 /PRNewswire/ -- LeGuide.com S.A. (Alternext - ALGUI), 1er éditeur français indépendant de guides shopping, annonce aujourd'hui la finalisation de l'acquisition du guide shopping dooyoo en Allemagne.

Un développement très significatif de la couverture européenne : près de 9 millions de visiteurs uniques* sur les pays clés

dooyoo affichait une audience de 3,8 millions de visiteurs uniques* à fin mars 2008 sur quatre zones clés du e-commerce européen : Allemagne, Royaume-Uni, Espagne et Italie.

Avec cette acquisition, LeGuide.com S.A. passe de la 5ème à la 4ème position des guides shopping européens*, avec une position de numero1 en France**, numero2 en Espagne*, numero 6 en Allemagne* et numero11 au Royaume-Uni*. Le nouveau groupe affiche une audience totale de 8,8 millions de visiteurs uniques* en Europe à fin mars 2008. Il devrait générer plus de 25% de son chiffre d'affaires pro-forma 2008 hors de France.

<>, commente Corinne Lejbowicz, Président Directeur Général de LeGuide.com S.A..

Un renforcement des services aux internautes

LeGuide.com S.A. et dooyoo associent leurs forces d'un point de vue fonctionnel et technologique. Toujours attaché à apporter le meilleur accompagnement dans l'achat en ligne, LeGuide.com S.A. s'enrichit d'un des plus forts savoir faire européens dans le domaine des avis et opinions consommateurs. dooyoo va pour sa part profiter de la plateforme technologique et des moteurs développés à l'interne par LeGuide.com S.A.

<< Le rapprochement avec LeGuide.com S.A. est tout naturel et rapidement opérationnel. Nous partageons la mÃªme vision du métier, le mÃªme modèle économique et nous allons bénéficier très rapidement à la fois des savoir-faire des équipes et des outils technologiques du groupe, technologies sous-traitées à l'heure actuelle >>, explique Lutz RÃ¶llig, Directeur Général de dooyoo.

Modalités de l'opération

Cette opération porte sur 100% du capital de dooyoo et est réalisée en totalité en numéraire. Son financement est assuré à environ 60% par endettement et à 40% sur fonds propres.

Déjà en forte croissance organique, LeGuide.com S.A. accélère son développement dans l'objectif de devenir le numéro 3 européen d'ici 2 ans. Le groupe, qui conserve une forte capacité financière avec un endettement faible et une trésorerie élevée, se réserve la possibilité de procéder à d'autres opérations de croissance externe dans les prochains mois sur un marché en phase de consolidation.

* Source : Médiametrie/Nielen Netratings mars 2008, Allemagne, Espagne, France, Italie, Royaume-Uni, Suisse

** Source : Médiametrie/Nielsen Netratings mai 2008

A propos de LeGuide.com S.A. http://www.leguide.com/finance

Editeur de guides shopping de référence sur Internet, LeGuide.com S.A. a pour vocation d'une part, d'aider l'internaute dans la recherche, la comparaison et l'achat de produits en ligne et, d'autre part, de développer la visibilité, l'audience et les ventes des e-commerçants. Forte de son succès en France avec les sites http://www.leguide.com, http://www.leguide.net et http://www.webmarchand.com, la société développe depuis 2004 son modèle à l'international. Le réseau LeGuide.com S.A. est opérationnel dans 14 pays : en France, Belgique, Allemagne, Autriche, Suisse, Luxembourg, Espagne, Royaume-Uni, Irlande, Pologne, Italie, Pays Bas ainsi qu'en Suède et au Danemark depuis décembre 2007. La société regroupait une équipe internationale de 69 collaborateurs à fin 2007 et édite ses sites en 9 langues.

LeGuide.com S.A. est qualifiée << Entreprise Innovante >> par OSEO Anvar et cotée en continu sur Alternext de NYSE-Euronext Paris (mnémonique ALGUI, code ISIN FR0010146092).

A propos de dooyoo, http://www.dooyoo.com

Fondée en 1999, dooyoo est une société de droit allemand basée à Berlin. Elle édite des guides shopping qui accompagnent les cyberconsommateurs pour mieux acheter en ligne grâce aux avis et recommandations de la communauté d'utilisateurs. Proposant des avis détaillés rédigés par ses membres, des tests professionnels et la comparaison des prix, dooyoo réunit consommateurs, e-commerçants et l'offre du marché.

dooyoo compte 24 collaborateurs et a totalisé un chiffres d'affaires 2007 de 3,6 MEUR, pour un résultat d'exploitation de 0,8 MEUR. La société est détenue essentiellement par des fonds d'investissements qui ont financé sa croissance. dooyoo est devenue un acteur majeur en Allemagne et a réussi à prendre une position significative au Royaume-Uni. dooyoo est présente en Allemagne (http://www.dooyoo.de), au Royaume-Uni (http://www.dooyoo.co.uk), en Espagne (http://www.dooyoo.es) et en Italie (http://www.dooyoo.it).

Dooyoo et ses actionnaires ont été conseillés dans cette opération par Jupiter Capital Partners, LeGuide.com S.A. a été conseillé par Lorentz, Deschamps & Associés

LeGuide.com S.A. Actifin Astrid Canevet Ségolène de Saint Martin Tél : +33-1-55-43-36-10 Tél : +33-1-56-88-11-14 finance@leguide.com ssaintmartin@actifin.fr

LeGuide.com Group

LeGuide.com S.A., Astrid Canevet, Tél : +33-1-55-43-36-10, finance@leguide.com; Actifin, Ségolène de Saint Martin, Tél : +33-1-56-88-11-14, ssaintmartin@actifin.fr