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Eddy Hartenstein and William Morrow Join Broadcom Board of Directors

IRVINE, Calif., June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Broadcom Corporation today announced that Eddy W. Hartenstein, former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DIRECTV, Inc., and William T. Morrow, Chief Executive Officer of Pacific Gas & Electric Company, have joined the Broadcom Board of Directors.

Mr. Hartenstein, 57, a leading force in the development of modern-day satellite television, served in roles as DIRECTV's CEO, Chairman, Vice Chairman and President from the company's inception in 1990 until 2004, including as Vice Chairman of The DIRECTV Group, Inc. (formerly Hughes Electronics Corporation) from 2003 to 2004. He also served in senior executive positions at Hughes Communications, Inc., a satellite-based communications provider, and Equatorial Communications Services Company, a provider of telephony and data distribution services.

Mr. Hartenstein is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and was inducted into the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame in 2002. He received an Emmy(R) Award for lifetime achievement from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in 2007.

He earned B.S. degrees in Aerospace Engineering and Mathematics from California State Polytechnic University at Pomona, California, and an M.S. in Applied Mechanics from the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, California.

Mr. Morrow, 48, joined PG&E in 2006 as President and Chief Operating Officer, and became Chief Executive Officer in 2007. Prior to PG&E, he served in a number of senior executive positions at international mobile communications group Vodafone Ltd. and Vodafone Group PLC, including Chief Executive Officer of Vodafone, Europe, and President of Vodafone KK in Japan. He also served in senior executive positions in Europe and Japan for wireless telecommunications carrier Airtouch International, including a Brussels-based assignment as Chief Technology Officer for Airtouch's Belgacom Mobile-Proximus.

A graduate of Condie College and National University in San Diego, California, where he received B.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering and Business Administration, respectively, and a veteran of the U.S. Navy, Mr. Morrow began his telecommunications career at Pacific Bell, where he served from 1980 to 1994.

"We are very pleased to have both of these very seasoned, experienced and successful executives join our Board," said Scott A. McGregor, Broadcom's President and Chief Executive Officer.

"Prior to joining PG&E, Bill built a global reputation in the telecommunications industry as a 'can do' executive who made significant contributions in terms of operating efficiencies, customer service and value creation at multi-billion dollar wireless and wireline businesses in Asia and Europe," Mr. McGregor said. "At DIRECTV, Eddy was both a strategist and an operational expert whose drive, determination, leadership and technical expertise were key to guiding the company from an upstart into a major competitive consumer service."

"We look forward to their contributions and seasoned counsel as we pursue our many global opportunities for growth," Mr. McGregor said.

Broadcom's Board of Directors now has eight members, of which seven are independent directors. The members of the Board are: George L. Farinsky; Nancy H. Handel; Mr. Hartenstein; Chairman John E. Major; Mr. McGregor; Mr. Morrow; Alan E. Ross; and Robert E. Switz.

About Broadcom

Broadcom Corporation is a major technology innovator and global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications. Broadcom products enable the delivery of voice, video, data and multimedia to and throughout the home, the office and the mobile environment. We provide the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip and software solutions to manufacturers of computing and networking equipment, digital entertainment and broadband access products, and mobile devices. These solutions support our core mission: Connecting everything(R).

Broadcom is one of the world's largest fabless semiconductor companies, with 2007 revenue of $3.78 billion, and holds over 2,600 U.S. and 1,200 foreign patents, more than 7,450 additional pending patent applications, and one of the broadest intellectual property portfolios addressing both wired and wireless transmission of voice, video, data and multimedia.

Broadcom is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and has offices and research facilities in North America, Asia and Europe. Broadcom may be contacted at +1.949.926.5000 or at http://www.broadcom.com/.

Cautions regarding Forward Looking Statements:

All statements included or incorporated by reference in this release, other than statements or characterizations of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry and business, management's beliefs, and certain assumptions made by us, all of which are subject to change. Forward-looking statements can often be identified by words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "predicts," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "may," "will," "should," "would," "could," "potential," "continue," "ongoing," similar expressions, and variations or negatives of these words. Examples of such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to the expected contributions of Messrs. Hartenstein and Morrow to the Board and Broadcom's global growth opportunities. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause our actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statement.

These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to:

-- general economic and political conditions and specific conditions in the markets we address, including the continuing volatility in the technology sector and semiconductor industry, trends in the broadband communications markets in various geographic regions, including seasonality in sales of consumer products into which our products are incorporated, and possible disruption in commercial activities related to terrorist activity or armed conflict;

-- the timing, rescheduling or cancellation of significant customer orders and our ability, as well as the ability of our customers, to manage inventory;

-- the gain or loss of a key customer, design win or order;

-- the rate at which our present and future customers and end-users adopt Broadcom's technologies and products in our target markets;

-- our ability to scale our operations in response to changes in demand for our existing products and services or demand for new products requested by our customers;

-- our ability to specify, develop or acquire, complete, introduce, market and transition to volume production new products and technologies in a cost-effective and timely manner;

-- our dependence on a few significant customers for a substantial portion of our revenue;

-- risks and uncertainties resulting from Broadcom's recent equity award review, including potential claims and proceedings related to such matters, such as shareholder litigation and any action by the SEC, U.S. Attorney's Office or other governmental agency that could result in civil or criminal sanctions against the company and/or certain of our current or former officers, directors or employees, or other actions taken or required as a result of the review;

-- intellectual property disputes and customer indemnification claims and other types of litigation risk;

-- our ability to retain, recruit and hire key executives, technical personnel and other employees in the positions and numbers, with the experience and capabilities, and at the compensation levels needed to implement our business and product plans;

-- the effectiveness of our expense and product cost control and reduction efforts;

-- the quality of our products and any potential remediation costs;

-- the availability and pricing of third party semiconductor foundry, assembly and test capacity and raw materials;

-- the risks of producing products with new suppliers and at new fabrication and assembly and test facilities;

-- problems or delays that we may face in shifting our products to smaller geometry process technologies and in achieving higher levels of design integration;

-- our ability to timely and accurately predict market requirements and evolving industry standards and to identify opportunities in new markets;

-- delays in the adoption and acceptance of industry standards in our target markets;

-- changes in our product or customer mix;

-- the volume of our product sales and pricing concessions on volume sales;

-- competitive pressures and other factors such as the qualification, availability and pricing of competing products and technologies and the resulting effects on sales and pricing of our products;

-- the timing of customer-industry qualification and certification of our products and the risks of non-qualification or non-certification;

-- fluctuations in the manufacturing yields of our third party semiconductor foundries and other problems or delays in the fabrication, assembly, testing or delivery of our products;

-- the risks and uncertainties associated with our international operations, particularly in light of terrorist activity, armed conflict or political unrest; and

-- the level of orders received that can be shipped in a fiscal quarter.

Broadcom(R), the pulse logo, Connecting everything(R) and the Connecting everything logo are among the trademarks of Broadcom Corporation and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU. Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

Broadcom Business Press Contact Bill Blanning Vice President, Global Media Relations 949-926-5555 blanning@broadcom.com Broadcom Financial Analyst Contact T. Peter Andrew Vice President, Corporate Communications Investor Relations 949-926-5663 pandrew@broadcom.com

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CONTACT: Broadcom Business Press Contact, Bill Blanning, Vice President,
Global Media Relations, +1-949-926-5555, blanning@broadcom.com, or Broadcom
Financial Analyst Contact, T. Peter Andrew, Vice President, Corporate
Communications, Investor Relations, +1-949-926-5663, pandrew@broadcom.com,
both of Broadcom Corporation

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

Sonus Networks Acknowledges Receipt of Communication from Legatum Capital

WESTFORD, Mass., June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonus Networks , a market leader in IP communications infrastructure, announced today that its board of directors has received a communication from Legatum Capital. Sonus always welcomes engaging with shareholders on how it can improve its market position, and increase shareholder value, however, the board feels that the Legatum communication does neither. Sonus has established itself as a leader in IP communications infrastructure, and the company is committed to delivering strong performance and fulfilling the needs and expectations of customers and investors. While the board is committed to an ongoing dialogue with Legatum, it will continue to pursue a strategic course which is in the best long-term interests of the company and its shareholders.

About Sonus Networks

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

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

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

For more information, please contact: Investor Relations: Media Relations: Ruder Finn: Jocelyn Philbrook Lucy Millington Ed Harnarga 978-614-8672 978-614-8240 212-593-6361 jphilbrook@sonusnet.com lmillington@sonusnet.com harnargae@ruderfinn.com

Sonus Networks

Contact: Investor Relations, Jocelyn Philbrook, +1-978-614-8672,
jphilbrook@sonusnet.com, or Media Relations, Lucy Millington, +1-978-614-8240,
lmillington@sonusnet.com, both of Sonus Networks, or Ed Harnarga of Ruder
Finn, +1-212-593-6361, harnargae@ruderfinn.com, for Sonus Networks

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

Serenic ranks among top emerging tech companies on 2008 TSX Venture 50 listTSX Venture Exchange Symbol "SER"

EDMONTON, June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Serenic Corporation (TSX-V:SER), ("Serenic" or the "Corporation"), a leading publisher of financial management and business operations software for nonprofits, international non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and the public sector, announced today that the company ranked ninth in the Technology/Life Sciences category on the 2008 TSX Venture 50, celebrating Canada's top emerging companies.

The TSX Venture 50 identifies the top 10 companies in each of five major industry sectors, based on a ranking formula that includes revenue, return on investment, market cap growth and trading volume.

"It is an honor to be ranked by TSX among the best publicly traded technology companies in Canada," said Serenic CEO and President Randy Keith. "This accomplishment affirms our ongoing commitment to our customers, investors, partners and employees who continue to help us meet our business goals."

About Serenic Corporation

Serenic Corporation is a global provider of financial and business management software products that satisfy the unique and sophisticated functionality requirements of nonprofits, NGOs, and the public sector.

Built on Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Serenic's products deliver fully integrated solutions that can, in many organizations, eliminate the need for multiple third-party business applications.

A Microsoft Gold-certified Industry Solutions Vendor, the Corporation's products include the highly acclaimed Serenic Navigator(x), Serenic DonorVision, Serenic CommunityCare and Serenic MinistryView. In addition, the Corporation is the exclusive developer of the human resources and payroll products for Microsoft Dynamics NAV users in North America.

Serenic was recently named the Microsoft Dynamics 2007 Outstanding ISV of the Year and earned membership in the Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle and the Microsoft Dynamics President's Club, both prestigious achievements that acknowledge Serenic as a top performer within the Microsoft partner community.

Serenic Corporation is a public company with offices in Edmonton, Alberta and Lakewood, Colorado. It trades under the symbol "SER" on the TSX Venture Exchange in Canada. Additional information about the Company is available at http://www.serenic.com/.

The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release. Company and product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS By Randy Keith President and CEO, Serenic Corporation (303) 980-6007

Serenic Corporation

CONTACT: EDITORIAL CONTACT: Linda Nicholson, lnicholson@serenic.com,
(877) 737-3642, Ext. 105

With More Than One Million Legends of Norrath(TM) Matches Played to Date, EverQuest(R) Franchise Online Strategy Game Introduces Oathbreaker to the Virtual PlaymatRelease Precedes $100K World Championship Event at Gen Con Indy 2008

DENVER, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Online Entertainment LLC announced the release of Oathbreaker, the fourth set of the EverQuest(R) franchise online strategy game, Legends of Norrath(TM). Oathbreaker continues to draw upon the influence of SOE's groundbreaking EverQuest(R) franchise, adding fun and familiar elements, including items and characters beautifully illustrated with high-fantasy flair. Oathbreaker will enthrall players with a tale of corruption from within, and redemption that comes at a terrible cost, providing an unprecedented level of drama in the ongoing saga. While Oathbreaker brings the story of your Oathbound hero to a dramatic finale, new gameplay builds on existing functionality and allows for even more creative strategies to emerge.

"In just over nine months since launch, Legends of Norrath has had more than one million matches," said Scott Martins, director of development, SOE Denver. "And, with the introduction of Oathbreaker, many more matches are on the horizon. There are more ways than ever to enhance your strategies, explore different decks and try out new combos. We're eager to introduce the new raid and open up cooperative play. And, with the Monthly Sprint Tournaments that started in early June, there are more opportunities for players to climb the rankings and earn special promo cards and free loot."

Not only does Oathbreaker complete the story arc which originated with LoN's first set, Oathbound -- it's also the last LoN release before the World Championship event at Gen Con Indy, August 14-17, where up to 32 finalists are slated to compete for up to $100,000 in cash prizes. July 12-13 marks the last opportunity to compete in a monthly online Championship Qualifier tournament before the World Championship event. At Gen Con, two days of qualification heats, open to all Gen Con attendees 18 and older, will take place before the final championship day.

Developed at SOE's Denver studio, Legends of Norrath is the only online strategy game based on and playable from SOE's popular EverQuest(R) and EverQuest(R) II MMOs, as well as from a stand-alone client using a free SOE Station Account (available at http://www.station.com/). Players can challenge opponents on their game server and across other EQ and EQII servers.

Oathbreaker's features include:

New Cards -- More than 250 new cards for your online arsenal! Collect all 210 base set cards, four starter decks featuring 16 new quests and three random rares, 10 scenario rewards, fantastic new loot cards for EverQuest and EverQuest II and lots of new promotional cards.

Play For Free -- SOE is providing all registered LoN users even more complimentary content and bonus features in the game client, including ten new scenarios that tell the tale of Oathbreaker and a brand new raid. Go to http://www.legendsofnorrath.com/ for complete details.

New Raid Play -- In the Antechamber of Fate, up to four players can face off against the powerful island guardian Chel'Drak, the dragon turtle!

New Gameplay -- "Charge" is a new keyword that provides additional bonuses to cards while players have, or get rid of, their charge tokens. Re-linkable navigation offers greater flexibility in play by allowing linked cards to be linked again to a new target.

New Faces -- Delve into new avatar races (Froglok and Erudite), unit types, legends, keywords and abilities. Explore more of your favorite EverQuest and EverQuest II classes with the introduction of "unarmed" Monks, Coercers, Templars and Beastlords (with their warder pets)!

Oathbreaker cards will be available via digital download from SOE's Station Store in both 58-card digital starter decks for $9.99 (plus any applicable taxes), and 15-card digital booster packs for $2.99 (plus any applicable taxes).

To get started, players can download the client for free, test their skills 24 hours a day against AI and real opponents, and then head over to the tournament lobby to compete. Monthly Championship Qualifier eligibility limited and subject to Official Rules (http://forums.station.sony.com/strategygames/posts/list.m?topic_id=6315). Residents of certain territories are not eligible to participate in LoN tournaments with rewards. Please see the EULA (http://help.station.sony.com/cgi- bin/soe.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=18277) for details. For a schedule of events, rules and further details, see the Events Calendar (http://legendsofnorrath.station.sony.com/events_calendar.vm) and the Tournaments page (http://legendsofnorrath.station.sony.com/tournaments.vm). For more information on Legends of Norrath, visit the website at http://www.legendsofnorrath.com/.

New assets for Legends of Norrath Oathbreaker can be found at http://www.soepress.com/; interviews are available upon request.

About Sony Online Entertainment

Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games, with hundreds of thousands of subscribers around the globe. SOE creates, develops and provides compelling entertainment for the personal computer, online, game console and wireless markets. Known for its blockbuster franchises and hit titles including EverQuest(R), EverQuest(R) II, Champions of Norrath(R), Untold Legends(TM), and PlanetSide(R), as well as for developing Star Wars Galaxies(TM), SOE continues to redefine the business of online gaming and the creation of active player communities while introducing new genres on various entertainment platforms. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, with additional development studios in Austin, TX, Seattle, WA, Denver, CO and Taiwan, SOE has an array of cutting-edge games in development.

SOE, the SOE logo, EverQuest and PlanetSide are registered trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC. Untold Legends and Legends of Norrath are trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.

Sony Online Entertainment LLC

CONTACT: Taina Rodriguez of Sony Online Entertainment, +1-425-691-5161,
trodriguez@soe.sony.com

Web site: http://www.station.com/
http://www.legendsofnorrath.com/
http://www.soepress.com/

NightHawk Radiology Holdings, Inc. Announces Final Results of Tender Offer; NightHawk Purchases 2,240,883 Shares of Its Common Stock at $8.05 per Share

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho, June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NightHawk Radiology Holdings, Inc. , the leading provider of radiology solutions to radiology groups and hospitals throughout the United States, today announced the final results of its modified Dutch auction tender offer, which expired at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, June 13, 2008.

Based on the final count by the depositary for the tender offer, an aggregate of 2,240,883 shares of common stock were properly tendered and not withdrawn at a price of $8.05 per share. Accordingly, NightHawk has accepted for purchase 2,240,883 shares of common stock at a price of $8.05 per share. These shares represent approximately 7.3% of the shares outstanding as of June 18, 2008. With completion of the tender offer, NightHawk will have approximately 28.5 million shares of common stock outstanding.

The depositary will promptly pay for the shares accepted for purchase.

This self-tender offer was made pursuant to an Offer to Purchase and Letter of Transmittal, each dated May 14, 2008, originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 14, 2008 and amended on May 16, 2008.

The dealer manager for the tender offer was Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, the Information Agent for the tender offer was Innisfree M&A Incorporated and the Depositary for the tender offer was Mellon Investor Services LLC. All questions regarding the tender offer may be directed to the Information Agent at (877) 456-3463.

About NightHawk

NightHawk Radiology , headquartered in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, is leading the transformation of the practice of radiology by providing high-quality, cost-effective solutions to radiology groups and hospitals throughout the United States. NightHawk provides the most complete suite of solutions, including professional services, business services, and its advanced, proprietary clinical workflow technology, all designed to increase efficiencies and improve the quality of patient care and the lives of physicians who provide it. NightHawk's team of U.S. board-certified, state-licensed, and hospital-privileged physicians located in the United States, Australia, and Switzerland, provides services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for more than 750 radiology group customers and the 26% of all U.S. hospitals they serve. For more information, visit http://www.nighthawkrad.net/.

"NHWKF"

NightHawk Radiology Holdings, Inc.

CONTACT: Press, Robert Minicucci of Warner Communications,
+1-603-488-5856, Mobile, +1-339-206-1722, robert@warnerpr.com, for NightHawk
Radiology Holdings, Inc.; or Investor Inquiries, Andrea Clegg of NightHawk
Radiology Holdings, Inc., 1-866-402-4295, +1-208-292-2818,
aclegg@nighthawkrad.net

Web Site: http://www.nighthawkrad.net/

GPS Industries Appoints David Chessler as CEORaises Additional Financing in Convertible Debt Financing

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GPS Industries, Inc. (GPSI) (BULLETIN BOARD: GPSN) , the only provider of Wi-Fi powered, advertising enhanced GPS systems for golf facilities, resorts and residential communities, announces that it has appointed David Chessler as Chief Executive Officer effective June 16, 2008 and has significantly improved the liquidity of the Company as part of our re-financing plan.

Appointment of David Chessler as CEO

Mr. Chessler was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Company effective June 16, 2008. Mr. Chessler is a key component of the company's restructuring plan. "David's experience in this industry, his success in asset based lending and his management skills identified him as the ideal choice for the company's CEO," said Company Director, Bart Collins. Mr. Chessler has also been elected to the Company's Board of Directors.

David Chessler, former CEO of Parview, is a seasoned veteran in the GPS golf business with several years of experience in various management and executive capacities in the industry. He has taken companies from start-up to sale during the period 1991 to 2002, having been awarded the Florida Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the year award in 2000.

"Having been involved in the GPS golf industry for 14 years, I'm very excited to join the GPSI team. I believe the company has the best products, patent portfolio and now the appropriate capital structure required to achieve its full potential. I look forward to working with the GPSI team to become the dominant player in this market," said David Chessler.

Re-financing Plan

GPSI is pleased to announce that it has closed the next phase of its recapitalization plan by issuing a $5.5 million convertible note to Tulip Group Investments, Ltd ("Tulip"). The note is convertible into both newly authorized Series C Preferred Stock Shares at $10.00 per share and common stock shares at $0.031 per share yielding 177.4 million common stock shares. GPSI also issued warrants to Tulip to purchase up to 22.5 million common stock shares at $0.12 which expire in May of 2012. When combined with the $3.5 million recently infused into GPSI via an expanded bank line provided by Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and guaranteed by Great White Shark Enterprises (GWSE), the total new financing available to GPSI is $9.0 million.

As a follow up, GPSI, GWSE and the Estate of Douglas Wood have agreed in principal to convert approximately $3.4 million of short term liabilities due to both GWSE and the Estate of Douglas Wood into 3 year Notes accruing interest at 7% with interest and principal due on maturity. Additionally, both guarantors of the initial $3.0 million of the SVB credit line (Hansen Inc. and the Estate of Douglas Wood) have agreed to extend their guarantees for a period of 3 years.

In connection with the above transactions, the Board of Directors of GPSI has approved increasing the authorized number of common shares by 900 million to 2.5 billion and the creation of the Series C Preferred Shares all of which will be submitted to shareholders for approval as soon as possible.

"The combination of the company's recapitalization and the appointment of David Chessler as CEO has positioned GPSI to realize its full potential," said Bart Collins.

About GPS Industries, Inc.

GPS Industries, Inc. (GPSI) develops and markets GPS and Wi-Fi multimedia solutions to enable managers of golf facilities, resorts, and residential communities to improve operational efficiencies and generate new revenue streams. The Company's Inforemer(R) Management Solutions product line provides integrated software applications and high-resolution cart mounted display panels that vividly illustrate each hole, providing precise distance measurement information, strategic playing tips and targeted advertising messages to the golfer while enabling the course with state-of-the-art management capabilities such as cart tracking, food and beverage service, and tournament sponsorships. The patented system is seamlessly connected via a high-speed Wi-Fi network that enables the entire facility into a wireless hot spot. GPSI now has an installed base of over 320 active course installations worldwide. For additional information, please visit http://www.gpsindustries.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

Some statements contained in this release may be forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Editors and investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the company's actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the company's ability to generate revenues and other factors as described in the Company's literature and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

GPS Industries, Inc.

CONTACT: Joe Miller, Chief Financial Officer of GPS Industries, Inc.,
+1-604-576-7442, Joe.miller@gpsindustries.com

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

Natasha Bedingfield, The Veronicas and Kate Voegele to Appear at Verizon Wireless Communications Store in New York City

NEW YORK, June 19 /PRNewswire/ --

WHO: Verizon Wireless brings British pop sensation Natasha Bedingfield and her tour mates: the Veronicas and Kate Voegele to New York City. WHAT/WHERE: Autograph signing at the Verizon Wireless Communications Store at 581 Broadway, New York, NY. WHEN: Wednesday, June 25th 3:00-3:15pm Media Interviews 3:30-4:30pm Autograph Signing Interviews need to be requested in advance and must be approved prior to the event. BACKGROUND: The U.K.'s biggest female star, Natasha Bedingfield, has carved her place among America's most loved pop stars and her latest album, Pocketful of Sunshine, debuted on the Top 200 chart at No. 3. Currently, the album's title track is soaring up the pop and digital sales charts and the album has already spawned the hit single "Love Like This" (featuring Sean Kingston). Bedingfield's ubiquitous hit "Unwritten" was the most heavily played song on U.S. radio last year and can still be heard as the theme song to MTV's celebrated show, The Hills. This is Natasha's first headlining tour, although she has toured with superstars such as Justin Timberlake. The Veronicas and Kate Voegele join Natasha Bedingfield on tour and at the Verizon Wireless Communications Store autograph session. The Veronicas are 23-year-old Australian twin sisters Lisa and Jessica Origliasso, whose latest electro-rock album, Hook Me Up, is due for digital release in the U.S. this month. Kate Voegele was recently spotlighted by Entertainment Weekly as being among the best of "the new golden age of female singer-songwriters" while Billboard hailed her as "An Artist to Watch in '08." Verizon Wireless has a proven track record of leadership in mobile music - beginning in 2004, Verizon Wireless was the first national wireless company to offer ringback tones. Verizon Wireless has built a massive full-song V CAST Music library that currently contains more than 3 million songs from well-known and independent artists and frequently brings exclusive music from the hottest artists to its customers. For more information about Verizon Wireless' music services, offerings and artist relationships, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/music. About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, serving 67.2 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 69,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). For more information, go to: http://www.verizonwireless.com/. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

Verizon Wireless

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

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

More TV Choice and Competition Near for Residents of Ashland, Plymouth, Mass.Towns Approve Video Licenses for VerizonService Now Available in North Andover; Thousands More Households Can Get FiOS TV

ASHLAND, Mass. and PLYMOUTH, Mass., June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Residents of Ashland and Plymouth are a major step closer to having another choice for their cable television services, thanks to two newly approved agreements authorizing Verizon to offer its FiOS TV service via the most advanced all-digital, fiber-optic network straight to customers' homes.

The boards of selectmen in Ashland and Plymouth have granted cable franchises to Verizon, paving the way for video choice for thousands more Massachusetts households. Licenses were granted in Plymouth on Tuesday (June 17) and Ashland on Wednesday (June 18).

Also this week, Verizon announced that it has made FiOS TV service available to residents of North Andover, where it received a cable TV franchise license on June 2.

This brings to 74 the total number of Massachusetts communities where Verizon's FiOS TV is or will soon be available.

"We are thrilled to be able to bring FiOS TV to residents in these communities," said Donna Cupelo, Verizon region president for Massachusetts and Rhode Island. "Since the launch of FiOS TV in Massachusetts last year, we are continuing our efforts to meet the consumer demand for cable TV choice."

FiOS TV is the company's new fiber-optic television service, which offers a better-quality picture, more high-definition and on-demand programs, and more reliable service at competitive prices.

Verizon currently offers FiOS TV in 72 Massachusetts communities (see list below) as well as other locations in New York, New Jersey, California, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Rhode Island, Texas and Virginia.

"As a result of this new franchise, consumers in these communities can choose their cable provider as easily as they choose their phone company," said Cupelo. "Competition drives innovation, value and service quality, and it puts the consumer in control."

Verizon is currently in negotiations with several other communities in Massachusetts to obtain additional franchises. For more information on the Verizon franchise process in the state, log on to http://www.verizon.com/ma.

Verizon research indicates 87 percent of Massachusetts residents favor more competition and choice for video services. Independent studies have shown that competition in the video market brings enormous benefits to consumers in the form of reduced prices, better packages and improved service.

The Ashland and Plymouth franchise agreements contain provisions for the network's future growth; financial support and capacity for educational and government access channels; cable service to government buildings; and other important benefits to the town, including insurance, indemnification and enforcement protections.

"Verizon will compete aggressively for subscribers in these communities with our FiOS services, which are fueled by our lightning-fast fiber-optic network," Cupelo said. Verizon soon will begin its door-to-door sales campaign in Ashland, Plymouth, and North Andover, explaining to local consumers the many advantages of FiOS TV.

Verizon is the first company to offer a fiber-to-the premises (FTTP) network, connecting homes and businesses directly to fiber optics on a widespread scale.

FiOS TV offers a broad collection of all-digital programming, 30 high-definition channels, thousands of video on demand titles and more. Fiber delivers amazingly sharp pictures and sound, and has the capacity to transmit a wide array of high-definition programming that is so clear and intense it seems to leap from the TV screen.

In addition to FiOS TV, Verizon's fiber network also allows the company to offer consumers and businesses high-speed FiOS Internet service at download speeds up to 50 Mbps (megabits per second) and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps.*

* NOTE: actual (throughput) speeds will vary.

[FiOS TV is available in Abington, Acton, Andover, Arlington, Bedford, Belmont, Boxborough, Boxford, Braintree, Burlington, Canton, Dedham, Dunstable, Framingham, Franklin, Georgetown, Hamilton, Hingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Ipswich, Lakeville, Lawrence, Lincoln, Littleton, Lexington, Lynn, Lynnfield, Malden, Marion, Marlborough, Marshfield, Mattapoisett, Medfield, Medway, Melrose, Methuen, Middleborough, Nahant, Natick, Needham, Newton, Norfolk, North Andover, North Reading, Norwood, Reading, Rochester, Rockland, Rowley, Sherborn, Southborough, Stoneham, Sudbury, Swampscott, Taunton, Tewksbury, Topsfield, Tyngsborough, Wakefield, Walpole, Waltham, Wareham, Wayland, Wellesley, Wenham, West Newbury, Westborough, Westwood, Wilmington, Winchester and Woburn.]

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

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CONTACT: Rick Colon, +1-781-849-2046, richard.b.colon@verizon.com, or
Phil Santoro, +1-617-743-4760, philip.g.santoro@verizon.com

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KEMET Releases New MIL-PRF-123 Space-Level CeramicsIncludes the only 1uF surface-mount MIL-PRF-123 capacitor on the market

GREENVILLE, S.C., June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- KEMET Corporation announced today the introduction of four new first-to-market surface-mount (SMD) MIL-PRF-123 space-level ceramic capacitors. The new M123A13BXB105KZ (KEMET PN C2225Z105K5XAL) from KEMET is the only 50V 1uF SMD ceramic capacitor in the marketplace that is qualified to the MIL-PRF-123 specification.

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These first-to-market products were developed in response to the Department of Defense's need for higher capacitance in SMD ceramic capacitors that meet the most demanding space-level requirements per MIL-PRF-123. In order to meet the DoD program requirements, KEMET successfully completed MIL-PRF-123 qualification, which includes 4,000 hours of life testing at twice rated voltage at 125 degrees C. KEMET also developed and qualified plated 70/30 Sn/Pb terminations for reduced dimensions when compared to Hot Solder Dipped terminations. The M123A13 is available in both plated and hot solder dipped tin-lead termination options.

KEMET is also expanding its MIL-PRF-123 through-hole line of products in response to DSSC's recent extension of available values in the Mil spec. The molded radial through-hole expansions offer improved capacitance values and higher voltages.

"The introduction of these new and expanded MIL-PRF-123 part types demonstrates our commitment to meeting our customers' needs for this critical family of products," said Travis Ashburn, Product Manager, Specialty Ceramics. "During the last six months, KEMET has launched MIL-PRF-49470 ceramic stacked capacitors, introduced a new Sn/Pb plated surface-mount termination for military performance space-level and established-reliability capacitors, extended capacitance and voltage ranges on our M123 through-hole capacitors, and introduced four first-to-market SMD ceramic M123 capacitors."

"This product announcement is an extension of KEMET's vision to become the number one preferred supplier of capacitors to the Defense and Aerospace market," said KEMET Chief Executive Officer Per Loof, "and part of our larger commitment to be a technology leader in the industry."

Available specifications for the new products are shown in the appended table. Drawings are also attached.

KEMET Corporation applies world-class service and quality to deliver industry-leading, high-performance capacitance solutions to its customers around the world. KEMET offers the world's most complete line of surface-mount and through-hole capacitor technologies across tantalum, ceramic, film, aluminum, electrolytic, and paper dielectrics. KEMET's common stock is listed on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol KEM. Additional information about KEMET can be found at http://www.kemet.com/ .

New and Expanded KEMET MIL-PRF-123 Products M123 CKS KEMET Additions Tolerances Cap Codes Voltages Surface-Mount: M123A13 CKS54 C2225Z K 564-105 50V Through-Hole: M123A01 CKS05 C052Z C, J, K 200-240 200V F, J, K 270-241 200V F, J, K 271-331 200V, 100V F, J, K 361-182 100V F, J, K 302-332 50V M123A02 CKS06 C062Z F, J, K 361-182 200V F, J, K 272-472 100V F, J, K 512-183 50V M123A03 CKS07 C512Z F, J, K 222-472 200V F, J, K 113-123 100V Contact: Dean W. Dimke Director of Corporate and Marketing Communication deandimke@kemet.com 954-766-2806 Travis Ashburn Product Manager Specialty Ceramics travisashburn@kemet.com 864-228-4320

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CONTACT: Dean W. Dimke, Director of Corporate and Marketing
Communication, +1-954-766-2806, deandimke@kemet.com, or Travis Ashburn,
Product Manager, Specialty Ceramics, +1-864-228-4320, travisashburn@kemet.com,
both of KEMET Corporation

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

ShoreTel Wins at Techworld Awards 2008ShoreTel's Unified Communications Solution named VoIP/Convergence Product of the Year

LONDON, June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ShoreTel, Inc., , a leading provider of Pure IP Unified Communications solutions, has won the VoIP/Convergence Product of the Year for the ShoreTel Unified Communications System (UC) at the Techworld Awards 2008. ShoreTel was selected from six finalists and was presented the award at a gala dinner at the O2 Arena in London on June 11th.

Recognising both products and users, the Techworld Awards reward innovation for all aspects of the IT industry. Previously known as the Network Awards and running for over 13 years, each year the Techworld Awards select the products and users from the European IT industry those have made a significant difference. Entrants are evaluated on strategy, creativity, innovation and effectiveness. An independent panel of judges consisting of highly respected individuals from the IT industry and Techworld editors select the winners.

"While there is a lot of hype around buzzwords like VoIP, convergence and Unified Communications, the challenge for the enterprise is to identify what's real and what's not," said Mark Swendsen, general manager for EMEA, ShoreTel. "We set out to build the easiest to install, easiest to use, fully featured Unified communications system. This award is a testament to the hard work that has gone into not only building our Unified Communications system, but also into ensuring that it delivers on the promise we make to our customers."

About ShoreTel, Inc.

ShoreTel, Inc., is a leading provider of Pure IP Unified Communications solutions. ShoreTel enables companies of any size to seamlessly integrate all communications -- voice, video, messaging and data -- with their business processes. Independent of device or location, ShoreTel's distributed software architecture eliminates the traditional costs, complexity and reliability issues typically associated with other solutions. ShoreTel continues to deliver the highest levels of customer satisfaction, ease of use and manageability while driving down the overall total cost of ownership. ShoreTel is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, and has regional offices in the United Kingdom, Sydney, Australia and Munich, Germany. For more information, visit http://www.shoretel.com/ or call +44 (0)1628 826300.

For more information please contact: Nick Dillon / Andy Achimu AxiCom for ShoreTel T: +44 20 8392 4050 E: ShoreTel@axicom.com Kim Rose ShoreTel, Inc. T: 1 (408) 331-3357 E: krose@shoretel.com

ShoreTel, Inc.

CONTACT: Nick Dillon or Andy Achimu, both of AxiCom, +44 20 8392 4050,
ShoreTel@axicom.com, for ShoreTel, Inc.; or Kim Rose of ShoreTel, Inc.,
+1-408-331-3357, krose@shoretel.com

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

New Financial Industry Research Demonstrates Importance of Automated Customer Communications for $400 Trillion in Outstanding OTC Derivatives ContractsStudy Conducted by TABB Group Cites Automation of Customer Communications as Key Driver for Mitigating Risk in Contract Negotiations and Confirmations

HOPKINTON, Mass., June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Manual, paper-based processes of contract negotiations and confirmations in the $400 trillion over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives market have created a substantial backlog of trade confirmations, according to a new research study by TABB Group, an independent financial markets research and strategic advisory firm. From June to August 2007 alone, the total number of backlogged confirmations -- the legal records evidencing derivatives trades -- jumped 250 percent, according to the study. The backlog of trade confirmation documents has resulted in poor transparency and left the financial services sector exposed to unnecessary financial and legal risk. In many cases, according to the report, confirmations were not only unsigned but also uncreated.

The TABB Group study, OTC Derivatives Processing: Blazing a Trail to Automation, which is being distributed through EMC, the world leader in information infrastructure solutions, reports that the estimated outstanding value of all OTC interest rate, currency, credit, and equity derivatives has grown nearly 30 percent a year since 2002. As of mid-2007, the study estimates there were $400 trillion in outstanding OTC derivatives contracts. But as the market has expanded, the automation of customer communication management processes such as contract negotiations and confirmations has not kept pace, resulting in the substantial backlog, according to the report.

EMC Document Sciences xPression(R) 3 software suite enables organizations to automate the creation and delivery of highly customized communications, including contracts, policies, statements, and correspondence. xPression for Derivatives manages contract negotiations and confirmations online in a secure and easy-to-use environment, which expedites complex OTC derivatives processes with granular-level risk management capabilities.

"In this world where hundreds of millions of dollars are invested in nonstandard products, human error can lead to huge monetary losses and litigation," said Kevin McPartland, TABB Group Senior Analyst. "Automation of the customer communications process is a must-have for any business competing in this market, as the potential for loss could be devastating. Newer methods of affirmation include software specially designed to manage communications between counterparties to ensure trade details are correct. Solutions such as those offered by EMC allow for online negotiation of the trade, which mitigates risk by saving time and enabling greater transparency of details."

"The report by TABB Group is a wakeup call for the financial services industry and offers a detailed picture of the continuing challenges it faces with OTC derivatives," said J. Douglas Winter, Vice President and General Manager of the Document Sciences business unit of EMC's Content Management and Archiving Division. "Solutions such as xPression for Derivatives can provide more transparency, less risk, and greater peace of mind for firms still struggling with negotiations and confirmations that do not adhere to an automated process."

Master agreements, confirmations, and workflow processes for OTC transactions all present unique challenges to financial services firms. Negotiating a complicated master agreement, for example, requires frequent counterparty communication, most of which is still performed manually, leading to significant backlogs. Each trade might have 100-plus data points to affirm with the counterparty before a custom confirmation document can be created. According to the report, the creation of this document is at the heart of the OTC derivatives backlog, which has resulted in unnecessary risk and poor transparency.

EMC Document Sciences is part of EMC's Content Management and Archiving division. In addition to providing customer communications management solutions for the OTC derivatives market, EMC offers a suite of transactional content management products that address the broad spectrum of challenges in derivatives management, including collaboration to aid agreement negotiation, business process automation to ensure accuracy and auditability of the approval process, paper digitization to convert paper to instantly usable business assets, and automated retention management and archiving to ensure legal compliance. EMC is well positioned to deliver a full end-to-end suite of capabilities to speed OTC derivatives management.

"Buy-side firms are more likely to seek out end-to-end systems rather than purchasing building blocks to integrate with homegrown products," McPartland said. "This trend has led many software providers to either merge with firms providing complementary products or form alliances creating integrated end-to-end solutions. For example, Document Science's acquisition by EMC has created a suite of products -- EMC also owns Documentum -- which allows one- stop shopping."

To request a copy of OTC Derivatives Processing: Blazing a Trail to Automation and/or access an exclusive webcast about the report with TABB Group Senior Analyst Kevin McPartland, visit http://www.docscience.com/tabb.

About EMC

EMC Corporation is the world's leading developer and provider of information infrastructure technology and solutions that enable organizations of all sizes to transform the way they compete and create value from their information. Information about EMC's products and services can be found at http://www.emc.com/.

EMC, Document Sciences, and xPression are registered trademarks of EMC Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

EMC Corporation

CONTACT: Michael Gallant of EMC Corporation, +1-508-293-6357,
gallant_michael@emc.com

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

CGI Signs US$80 Million, 7 Year Contracts with ANZ and BMO to Extend Use of CGI's Proponix(R) Trade Finance ServiceNew Supply Chain Finance capabilities enable wide-ranging export and import financing optionsStock Market Symbols GIB.A (TSX) GIB (NYSE)

MONTREAL, June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CGI Group Inc. (TSX: GIB.A; NYSE: GIB), announced today the signing of seven year agreements with Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) and BMO Financial Group (TSX:BMO; NYSE:BMO) to extend their use of CGI's Proponix global trade platform.

Over the last five years, ANZ and BMO have utilized Proponix to support their global trade business, achieving enhanced customer service and significant operational efficiencies. CGI recently has enhanced the Supply Chain Finance (SCF) capabilities in Proponix, including Open Account Payments, export financing, receivables financing, buyer-backed financing, and enhanced Purchase Order/Invoice data management and reconciliation. These capabilities will enable ANZ and BMO to provide a broad range of offerings, to further expand their trade banking services for their corporate clients.

"Our partnership with CGI allows BMO to offer our clients advanced financial supply chain capabilities," said Sara Joyce, Executive Managing Director and Head of International Financial Institutions and Trade Finance for BMO Financial Group. "The flexible, integrated nature of the Proponix platform enables our clients to achieve their ambitions of creating sustainable competitive advantage through improved working capital management."

"At ANZ, the Proponix platform has been essential in helping us run a global trade business," commented Guy Whitcher, Head of Working Capital Products, at ANZ. "As well as Australia and New Zealand, we also have business in Europe, North America and widely across the Asia Pacific, all running on a single global platform, Proponix, each with its own special requirements."

Steven Starace, Director and Head of Trade & Supply Chain Finance, CGI, added: "We are delighted to continue our long-term partnership with ANZ and BMO. Their decision to extend the use of Proponix demonstrates the confidence they have in CGI and our ability to deliver a premier global trade platform that enables both financial institutions to successfully compete in the evolving trade marketplace."

For over 30 years, CGI has provided IT and business process services to financial institutions around the world including 21 of the top 25 U.S. banks and 45 of the top 50 banks in the Americas and Europe. CGI banking-focused solutions include core banking, end-to-end wealth management, trade finance, business intelligence/data warehousing and customer relationship management. Proponix is a hosted, web-based fully integrated global trade finance and supply chain platform that provides access to trade services technology as a service, enabling reduced costs and enhanced customer service. Proponix allows financial service institutions to share a common platform, infrastructure and development costs, and pay-per-transaction for processing trade services.

About Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited

ANZ offers a full range of financial products and services in Australia and New Zealand and has overseas representation in Asia, the Pacific, UK/Europe and the United States. ANZ businesses include personal banking and wealth management, mortgages, small to medium business, consumer finance including credit cards, corporate banking, institutional banking, investment banking, trade and transaction services including cash management, international payments and clearing, custody services and trade finance, foreign exchange, global capital markets, global structured finance, corporate financing and advisory and asset finance.

About BMO Financial Group

BMO Financial Group is a highly diversified North American financial services organization. With total assets of $375 billion as at April 30, 2008, and more than 37,000 employees, BMO provides a broad range of retail banking, wealth management and investment banking products and solutions. BMO Financial Group serves clients across Canada through its Canadian retail arm, BMO Bank of Montreal, and through its wealth management firms BMO Nesbitt Burns, BMO InvestorLine and BMO Harris Private Banking. BMO Capital Markets, our North American investment and corporate banking division, provides a full suite of financial products and services to our North American and international clients. BMO also serves personal and commercial clients in the United States through Chicago-based Harris, an integrated financial services organization that provides more than one million personal and business clients with banking, lending, investing, financial planning, trust administration, portfolio management, family office and wealth transfer services.

About CGI

Founded in 1976, CGI Group Inc. is one of the largest independent information technology and business process services firms in the world. CGI and its affiliated companies employ approximately 27,000 professionals. CGI provides end-to-end IT and business process services to clients worldwide from offices in Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific as well as from centers of excellence in North America, Europe and India. CGI's annual revenue run rate stands at $3.8 billion and at March 31st, 2008, CGI's order backlog was $12.04 billion. CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB) and are included in the S&P/TSX Composite Index as well as the S&P/TSX Capped Information Technology and MidCap Indices. Website: http://www.cgi.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

All statements in this press release that do not directly and exclusively relate to historical facts constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of that term in Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are "forward-looking information" within the meaning of sections 138.3 and following of the Ontario Securities Act. These statements and this information represent CGI's intentions, plans, expectations and beliefs, and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, of which many are beyond the control of the Company. These factors could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information. These factors include and are not restricted to the timing and size of new contracts, acquisitions and other corporate developments; the ability to attract and retain qualified members; market competition in the rapidly-evolving IT industry; general economic and business conditions, foreign exchange and other risks identified in the MD&A, in CGI's Annual Report or Form 40-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (filed on EDGAR at http://www.sec.gov/), the Company's Annual Information Form filed with the Canadian securities authorities (filed on SEDAR at http://www.sedar.com/), as well as assumptions regarding the foregoing. The words "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "anticipate," "foresee," "plan," and similar expressions and variations thereof, identify certain of such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. In particular, statements relating to future performance are forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. CGI disclaims any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements or on this forward-looking information.

CGI GROUP INC.

CONTACT: Investors: Lorne Gorber, Vice-President, Global Communications
and Investor Relations, CGI, (514) 841-3355, lorne.gorber@cgi.com; Business
Development: Steven Starace, Director, Trade Services Group, CGI, (212)
612-3640, Steven.Starace@cgi.com; Media: Linda Odorisio, Vice-president, US
Communications, CGI, (703) 267-8118, linda.odorisio@cgi.com; Cherelle Murphy,
Senior Manager, Media Relations, ANZ, +61-3-9273-6190,
Cherelle.Murphy@anz.com; Kim Hanson, Senior Manager, Media Relations, BMO,
(416) 867-3996, kim.hanson@bmo.com

XM NavTraffic Real-Time Traffic Service to Be Available on All 2009 Porsche Cayenne Models

WASHINGTON, June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- XM , the nation's leading provider of satellite radio, today announced that its award-winning XM NavTraffic service will be available as a factory-installed feature on the new 2009 Porsche Cayenne. XM radio's more than 170 channels of coast-to-coast entertainment has been available as a factory-installed feature for Cayenne models since 2005.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070313/XMLOGO ) XM is the exclusive satellite radio provider to Porsche.

XM also recently announced that XM radio and XM NavTraffic will also be available as factory-installed features on all 2009 Porsche 911 models.

Powered by NAVTEQ, XM NavTraffic is the nation's leading real-time traffic service, ensuing that drivers have the most current and most detailed traffic and incident information at their fingertips, whether they're commuting or traveling. XM NavTraffic is available in 80 major North American markets.

"Porsche is a brand known for its exceptional performance and technology," said Joe Verbrugge, senior vice president, automotive partnerships and international operations, XM Satellite Radio. "XM is pleased to expand our powerful, award-winning XM NavTraffic technology to all new 2009 Porsche Cayenne models."

"XM Satellite Radio and the optional XM NavTraffic is a feature that Porsche customers asked for to help them navigate through our country's major cities. We are extremely pleased to make this technology available with the new Porsche Communication System 3.0 that is standard on all 2009 Cayennes," said David Pryor, vice-president of marketing, Porsche Cars North America.

XM NavTraffic feeds data on incidents, such as accidents and road construction, directly to a vehicle's GPS navigation system via XM's satellite and ground network. The driver is alerted to these incidents through the navigation screen, allowing him or her to route around a jam before getting caught in traffic. Where available, XM NavTraffic provides real-time traffic information by using red, yellow and green color codes to indicate high, medium and low congestion levels.

All 2009 Porsche vehicles equipped with XM Radio and XM NavTraffic come with a three-month complimentary subscription.

For more information on XM NavTraffic, visit: http://www.xmradio.com/navtraffic. About XM

XM is America's number one satellite radio company with more than 9.3 million subscribers. Broadcasting live daily from studios in Washington, DC, New York City, Chicago, Nashville, Toronto and Montreal, XM's 2008 lineup includes more than 170 digital channels of choice from coast to coast: commercial-free music, premier sports, news, talk radio, comedy, children's and entertainment programming; and the most advanced traffic and weather information.

XM, the leader in satellite-delivered entertainment and data services for the automobile market through partnerships with General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Nissan, Porsche, Ferrari, Subaru, Suzuki and Toyota is available in 140 different vehicle models for 2008. XM's industry-leading products are available at consumer electronics retailers nationwide. XM programming is also available through XM Radio Online, the exclusive home on the Internet for XM's commercial-free music channels; as downloads of original XM shows via podcasts from XM's Web site or the Apple's iTunes Store; and as streams of commercial- free XM music channels to AT&T and Alltel wireless customers through XM Radio Mobile. For more information about XM hardware, programming and partnerships, please visit http://www.xmradio.com/.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements in this press release include demand for XM Satellite Radio's service, the Company's dependence on technology and third party vendors, its potential need for additional financing, as well as other risks described in XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.'s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on 2-28-08. Copies of the filing are available upon request from XM Radio's Investor Relations Department. All programming subject to change.

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CONTACT: Marie Farrar of XM Satellite Radio, +1-202-380-4151,
marie.farrar@xmradio.com

Web site: http://www.xmradio.com/
http://www.xmradio.com/navtraffic

Sierra Wireless and Wavefront announce shortlisted applicants for Sierra Wireless - Wavefront Developer Program

VANCOUVER, June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sierra Wireless Inc. (SW:TO, SWIR:NASDAQ) and Wavefront(TM), the accelerated commercialization centre supporting the growth of British Columbia's wireless and new media developer community, are pleased to announce the list of applicants selected to participate in the second phase of the Sierra Wireless - Wavefront Developer Program.

The selected applicants are: Aloqa GmbH (http://www.aloqa.com/), Apisphere, Inc (http://www.apisphere.com/), Central Touch (http://www.centraltouch.com/), Clevest Solutions Inc (http://www.clevest.com/), iXLd Media Inc (http://www.ixld.com/). Livecast Media, Inc (http://www.livecast.com/), Omnilink Systems, Inc (http://www.omnilink.com/), Telogis (http://www.telogis.com/), and Whitenoise Labs (http://www.wnlabs.com/).

"We were highly impressed with the scope and quality of the applications received to the program, and narrowing down this list was a difficult task," said Greg Speakman, vice president of Adapter Marketing and Product Management for Sierra Wireless. "We sincerely appreciate the efforts that went into all of the submitted applications, and we look forward to seeing the prototypes that come out of the next phase of the program."

Sierra Wireless and Wavefront are also pleased to announce that NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality digital map data, is the official provider of mapping data for the developer program and will provide access to its sample map database and tools through its NAVTEQ Network for Developers(TM) (NN4D) program. NAVTEQ's involvement will help the selected applicants create cutting-edge and ready for deployment applications while participating in the program.

Selected applicants also receive access to an online library of world imagery furnished by DigitalGlobe's ImageBuilder API during the developmental stage.

"By supplying the imagery in support of this program, DigitalGlobe continues to build on its reputation as the go-to source for imagery in this rapidly growing industry," said Marc Tremblay, vice president and general manager of DigitalGlobe's commercial business unit. "We look forward to expanding our footprint in this market and facilitating solutions that make accessing imagery easier. At the same time, we are always proactively seeking partners who will help us bring imagery to the general consumer."

About the Sierra Wireless - Wavefront Developer Program

The Sierra Wireless - Wavefront Developer Program was established to find best-in-class enterprise or consumer applications that take advantage of the mobile broadband and GPS capabilities built into Sierra Wireless PC cards, ExpressCards, and USB modems. As part of the first phase, written applications were submitted by groups focusing in all sectors of the developer community, including those developing for Location Based Services (LBS), New Media and Social Networking. The second phase involves the participants creating working prototypes of their applications.

All shortlisted applicants will be provided with a Sierra Wireless mobile broadband adapter and a software development kit, as well as support from Sierra Wireless and Wavefront to assist in building their applications. The developers will also have access to Wavefront's rich mobile business industry knowledge as well as technical knowledge and test environment. Best-in-class winners will be selected in October and will be considered for promotional consideration and incorporation within Sierra Wireless products, which are distributed by mobile network operators worldwide.

About Wavefront

Wavefront is the commercialization centre supporting the growth of British Columbia's more than 1,000 wireless and new media developer companies. Wavefront accelerates the commercialization and delivery of mobile applications and devices by providing emerging companies with a suite of development, advisory and testing/accreditation services that facilitate commercial engagement with global mobile network operators and enterprise companies. For more information on Wavefront visit http://www.wavefrontac.com/.

About Sierra Wireless

Sierra Wireless modems and software connect people and systems to mobile broadband networks around the world. The Company offers a diverse product portfolio addressing enterprise, consumer, original equipment manufacturer, specialized vertical industry, and machine-to-machine markets, and provides professional services to customers requiring expertise in wireless design, integration, and carrier certification. For more information about Sierra Wireless, visit http://www.sierrawireless.com/.

About NAVTEQ Network for Developers

NAVTEQ Network for Developers (NN4D) is a dynamic online web portal that provides developers and business partners with the technical and business support needed to build, showcase and launch the most innovative location-enabled solutions. Connect with the people, tools and resources you need to grow your business by visiting http://www.nn4d.com/.

About NAVTEQ

NAVTEQ is a leading provider of comprehensive digital map information for automotive navigation systems, mobile navigation devices, Internet-based mapping applications and government and business solutions. NAVTEQ creates the digital maps and map content that power navigation and location-based services solutions around the world. The Chicago-based company was founded in 1985 and has over 3,100 employees located in 167 offices in 31 countries.

About DigitalGlobe

Longmont, CO-based DigitalGlobe (http://www.digitalglobe.com/) is a leading global content provider of high-resolution world imagery solutions. Sourced from our own advanced satellite constellation and aerial network, our imagery solutions deliver real world perspective to governments, businesses, technology developers and humanitarian associations worldwide. The company's imagery solutions consist of one of the world's largest image libraries, growing at a rate of up to 1 million square kilometers per day and distributed and accessed through online search and retrieval, production ready image layers, development tool-kits for internet enabled applications and devices, and software solutions for integration with GIS products and services. DigitalGlobe currently operates the highest-resolution commercial satellite constellation with QuickBird and the first of two next-generation satellites, WorldView-1. The company plans to launch its second next-generation satellite, WorldView-2 in mid-2009.

"AirCard" is a registered trademark of Sierra Wireless. Other product or service names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. Wavefront is a registered trademark of Wavefront Wireless Innovation Society of British Columbia. NAVTEQ and NAVTEQ Network for Developers are trademarks in the U.S. and other countries. (C) 2008 NAVTEQ. All rights reserved. DigitalGlobe is a registered trademark of DigitalGlobe.

CONTACT: Sharlene Myers, Sierra Wireless, Phone: (604) 232-1445, E-mail: smyers@sierrawireless.com; Patty Lee, Wavefront, Tel: (778) 989-4632, E-mail: patty.lee@wavefrontac.com; Bob Richter, NAVTEQ, Tel: (212) 802-8588, E-mail: bob@richtermedia.com; Chuck Herring, DigitalGlobe, Tel: (303) 684-4020, E-mail: cherring@digitalglobe.com

Sierra Wireless, Inc.

CONTACT: Sharlene Myers, Sierra Wireless, Phone: (604) 232-1445, E-mail:
smyers@sierrawireless.com; Patty Lee, Wavefront, Tel: (778) 989-4632, E-mail:
patty.lee@wavefrontac.com; Bob Richter, NAVTEQ, Tel: (212) 802-8588, E-mail:
bob@richtermedia.com; Chuck Herring, DigitalGlobe, Tel: (303) 684-4020,
E-mail: cherring@digitalglobe.com

General Motors, Carnegie Mellon Commit to Develop Driverless Vehicles

PITTSBURGH, June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ General Motors Corp. and Carnegie Mellon University today announced a new Collaborative Research Lab (CRL) and a renewed commitment to work jointly on technologies that will accelerate the emerging field of autonomous driving -- a family of electronics and software technologies that could influence the way drivers and their vehicles interact in the future.

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The GM-Carnegie Mellon Autonomous Driving Collaborative Research Lab is being established under the terms of a five-year, $5 million agreement. The lab will operate as an extension of GM's Global Research & Development network and will be located at Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh. Faculty from the university's School of Computer Science and College of Engineering will participate.

"GM and Carnegie Mellon University have a lengthy and successful history of working together on autonomous and robotic technologies," said Alan Taub, executive director of GM Research & Development in Warren, Mich. "We have a shared vision of developing technologies that have the potential to resolve transportation challenges. Continuing this successful working relationship is a natural next step toward achieving our mutual goals."

GM teamed with Carnegie Mellon last November to win first place in the 2007 DARPA Urban Challenge, a competition between driverless vehicles over a 55-mile course of urban and suburban roadways held in Victorville, Calif. The race was a historic event for personal transportation, and an emphatic proof point that autonomous technology is real - cars can drive themselves.

"Technologies ranging from electronics, controls and software to wireless capabilities and digital mapping could ultimately change how people drive and use their vehicles," said Larry Burns, GM vice president of R&D and Strategic Planning. "Imagine being virtually chauffeured safely in your car while doing your e-mail, eating breakfast and watching the news. The work we're doing with Carnegie Mellon is a big stepping stone toward making this a reality."

"Carnegie Mellon has been a pioneer in autonomous navigation of robotic vehicles, beginning in 1984 with our series of NavLab vehicles," said Rick McCullough, Carnegie Mellon vice president for research. "We are eager to see this technology used to improve the safety and convenience of the cars and trucks we depend upon every day and we could wish for no better partner than GM to make this happen."

In 2000, General Motors and Carnegie Mellon established their first CRL to conduct joint research in smart car technology and in 2003 that commitment to work together was renewed. The work of that CRL continues and, though it is separate from the new Autonomous Driving CRL, its success was a factor in the decision to launch the new CRL.

"Carnegie Mellon is one of only 10 academic institutions around the world involved in GM's CRL program," said Nady Boules, director of the Electrical & Controls Integration Lab at GM R&D and co-director of the new CRL. "Working with the best in a specific field significantly expands GM's technical capabilities in areas we consider strategic."

"Research in this new lab will focus on creating and maturing the underlying technologies required to build the autonomous vehicle of the future," said Raj Rajkumar, Carnegie Mellon professor of electrical and computer engineering and co-director of the new CRL. "Autonomous vehicles will change the face of transportation by reducing deaths and injuries from automobile accidents and increasing the convenience and comfort of vehicles."

About General Motors: General Motors Corp. , the world's largest automaker, has been the annual global industry sales leader for 77 years. Founded in 1908, GM today employs about 266,000 people around the world. With global headquarters in Detroit, GM manufactures its cars and trucks in 35 countries. In 2007, nearly 9.37 million GM cars and trucks were sold globally under the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, HUMMER, Opel, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn, Vauxhall and Wuling. GM's OnStar subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services. More information on GM can be found at http://www.gm.com/ .

About Carnegie Mellon: Carnegie Mellon is a private research university with a distinctive mix of programs in engineering, computer science, robotics, business, public policy, fine arts and the humanities. More than 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students receive an education characterized by its focus on creating and implementing solutions for real problems, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovation. A small student-to-faculty ratio provides an opportunity for close interaction between students and professors. While technology is pervasive on its 144-acre Pittsburgh campus, Carnegie Mellon is also distinctive among leading research universities for the world-renowned programs in its College of Fine Arts. A global university, Carnegie Mellon has campuses in Silicon Valley, Calif., and Qatar, and programs in Asia, Australia and Europe. For more, see http://www.cmu.edu/ .

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CONTACT: Byron Spice, School of Computer Science, +1-412-268-9068,
bspice@cs.cmu.edu, or Chriss Swaney, College of Engineering, +1-412-268-5776,
swaney@andrew.cmu.edu, both of Carnegie Mellon University; Angele Shaw of GM
Research & Development, +1-586-492-2513, angele.shaw@gm.com

Web site: http://www.cmu.edu/
http://www.gm.com/

NAVTEQ Produces First Interactive Online Map for Taste of Chicago3D Map Provides Additional Promotional Vehicle for Food Vendors, Merchants

CHICAGO, June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NAVTEQ -- a leading global provider of digital map data for location-based solutions and vehicle navigation -- announced today that its fully interactive, online map for this year's Taste of Chicago is now available at http://map.mapnetwork.com/event/tasteofchicago/. In a first for the festival, NAVTEQ's online Taste of Chicago map provides all restaurant menus, a comprehensive event schedule, participating vendor information and general points of interest for visiting Chicago. In- and out-of-towners alike will be able to plan their days at the Taste using this map planning tool prior to and during the actual event.

In a first for a Taste of Chicago map, NAVTEQ's solution provides dynamic special event information, searchable by venue, artist or date. This portion of the official map, matched to the map by venue, encompasses the wide variety of diverse activities, such as interactive demonstrations and team representation from many of Chicago's sports franchises at Taste Sports! or presentations from world-renowned chefs at Dominick's Cooking Corner. In addition, logistics for all of the festival's musical performances and concerts are also listed by venue.

Realistic 3D visuals on the map, including all Taste of Chicago restaurant and vendor booths, performance stages and iconic Chicago landmarks, will help people plan their visits -- a key benefit for attendees of the Taste. In addition, thanks to brand icons, complete restaurant menu listings and other background information available on the map, exhibitors and all 70 Taste of Chicago restaurants will enjoy clear brand identification to help attract attention to their offerings. The Chicago Convention and Visitor Bureau provided their expert local content for the map, featuring hotels, clubs, theater and shopping locales.

"As a Chicago-based company, we felt an extra sense of pride when creating this online map for Taste of Chicago," remarked Shane Green, vice president of location content at NAVTEQ. "It is great to use technology to connect people in a new way."

"The interactive map NAVTEQ produced on our behalf is a great addition to the Taste of Chicago website," commented Mary Slowik, Taste Manager for the Chicago Mayor's Office of Special Events. "In particular, the daily events schedule and detailed restaurant information will help people navigate the Taste and make it easier for those planning to visit, especially those who will experience it for the first time."

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060313/NAVTEQLOGO) About Taste of Chicago

Taste of Chicago is the city's premier summer event highlighting the vast culinary offerings of Chicago's food community. From the ethnic to the exotic to the Chicago tradition, you'll find tastes to enjoy and share on Chicago's lakefront in Grant Park. In addition to the delicious, you'll find the delightful on six stages of free entertainment that includes internationally renowned performers, local musicians, celebrity chefs and fun for the whole family. For more information, visit http://www.tasteofchicago.us/

About NAVTEQ

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

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

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

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

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

Weber Shandwick Financial Set for Further International Growth- Ian Bailey to Assume Expanded Role Including U.S. Financial Communications Brief -

NEW YORK and LONDON, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Ian Bailey, UK Managing Director of Weber Shandwick Financial, will be taking on additional responsibility for growing Weber Shandwick's international financial communications and investor relations capabilities. In his new role as Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Weber Shandwick Financial, Bailey will relocate to New York in July 2008 and will work closely with Weber Shandwick's U.S. Corporate Issues Group and Corporate Practice to further develop and market Weber Shandwick's international financial communications and investor relations capabilities.

Bailey will divide his time between London and New York operations and will have joint reporting lines to UK CEO & EMEA co-CEO Colin Byrne and Executive Vice President & New York Office General Manager Paul Jensen. Bailey will continue to lead Weber Shandwick Financial in the UK and serve as a member of Weber Shandwick's UK senior management team, while the 40-strong UK-based team and day-to-day financial practice operations will be led by Weber Shandwick Financial's Deputy Managing Director, Steve McCool.

Commenting on the appointment, Weber Shandwick President Andy Polansky said: "The need to consistently and effectively engage with financial stakeholders across multiple markets has never been a more critical challenge for participants in today's global economy. In such an environment, a clear opportunity exists to build on Weber Shandwick's market-leading position in corporate and financial communications on a global scale. Ian will focus on further developing Weber Shandwick Financial's capabilities to meet our clients' growing financial communications and investor relations needs wherever they and their stakeholders may be located."

The move follows a period of sustained diversification and growth in Weber Shandwick's international financial communications business and client portfolio, with an increasing number of companies and organizations from around the globe appointing Weber Shandwick to assist with local and international financial markets-related communications activities. In the past two years, Weber Shandwick Financial has managed both local market and international financial communications and investor relations programs for clients in a wide variety of locations including: Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Canada, China, Egypt, Germany, India, Nigeria, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, UAE, Ukraine, Vietnam and Zambia. Additionally, the New York and London financial teams are working together on a growing number of transatlantic clients, projects and transactions.

Bailey joined Weber Shandwick in London in 2005. He has more than 17 years of finance, financial communications and investor relations experience, including senior agency positions with leading agencies in London, Chicago, San Francisco and New York.

Ian Bailey commented: "Weber Shandwick Financial's proven expertise in communications relating to international capital flows, coupled with the power and reach of our highly effective international network is proving to be a compelling market proposition. There are clearly many opportunities which Weber Shandwick Financial is uniquely qualified to capture. I look forward to working with the U.S. and UK teams to build on our many successes to date and develop even closer ties and collaboration between the agency's operations in the two of the most important financial centers in the world."

About Weber Shandwick

Weber Shandwick is one of the world's leading global public relations firms with offices in major media, business and government capitals around the world. The firm specializes in strategic marketing communications, media relations, public affairs, reputation management, and crisis and issues management. It also offers corporate communications counseling services. The firm provides specialized integrated services including Web relations, advocacy advertising, market research and visual communications. Weber Shandwick received the highest client-satisfaction honors in the 2007 Agency Excellence Survey by PRWeek U.S. and in 2006, was named Large PR Firm of the Year (PR News U.S.), European Consultancy of the Year (The Holmes Report) and Network of the Year (Asia Pacific PR Awards). The firm also won the 2005, 2006 and 2007 United Nations Grand Award for Outstanding Achievement in Public Relations. To learn more, please visit http://www.webershandwick.com/ .

Weber Shandwick is a unit of The Interpublic Group , which is one of the world's leading organizations of advertising agencies and marketing services companies.

Contact: Jennifer Norton Weber Shandwick 212-445-8314 jnorton@webershandwick.com

Weber Shandwick

CONTACT: Jennifer Norton of Weber Shandwick, +1-212-445-8314,
jnorton@webershandwick.com

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

Workplace Excellence Seal of Approval Awarded to Verizon Wireless for Sixth Consecutive YearCompany Also Honored With 2008 Health & Wellness Trailblazer Award From Alliance for Workplace Excellence

LAUREL, Md., June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless has received double honors from the Alliance for Workplace Excellence, a nonprofit group dedicated to building and recognizing outstanding workplaces. For the sixth consecutive year, the Alliance presented Verizon Wireless with its Workplace Excellence Seal of Approval, which recognizes visionary employers that view workplace excellence as a strategic business imperative.

The company was also named a 2008 Health & Wellness Trailblazer, an award initiated to honor employers demonstrating exemplary commitment to the overall physical and mental health of their workforce.

According to the Alliance, winning employers are selected after a comprehensive evaluation process by an independent review panel of professors, Ph.D. students of business, and industrial and organizational psychology and human resources professionals.

"We applaud Verizon Wireless for realizing that creating a sustained culture of workplace excellence makes good business sense," said Fiona Gathright, acting executive director of the Alliance for Workplace Excellence. "Each of the selected winners strives to raise the bar for workplace excellence and demonstrates to the business community that workplace excellence is not just a 'nice thing to do' but is a strategic business imperative for financial success."

Verizon Wireless has been recognized frequently for its programs addressing the work/life needs of employees. Nationally, the company has been named one of Working Mother magazine's "100 Best Companies for Working Mothers" for six years in a row, and Health Magazine named the company one of 10 U.S. employers to best help women balance their professional and personal responsibilities.

Verizon Wireless Regional President Tami Erwin said, "As the mother of two teenagers, I've been fortunate to take advantage of Verizon Wireless' family-friendly policies which have allowed me and thousands of my fellow employees to strike the right work/life balance. We're proud to receive this award recognizing our workplace and our culture. We put a premium on our work environment and on our employees' health and well being, and I'm happy that others have recognized it."

Verizon Wireless' Laurel, MD regional headquarters, its Hanover facility, and many of the company's nationwide workplaces have fitness centers employing one or more coaches who promote employee fitness. The centers offer personal training, nutrition seminars, and a range of exercise classes including Pilates for Pregnancy, a class exclusively for expectant mothers. In addition, moms-to-be can participate in online physician seminars throughout their pregnancies and take advantage of on-site lactation rooms after their babies are born.

Locally, the company has been recognized by the Baltimore Business Journal, Baltimore Magazine and Washingtonian Magazine as one of the best regional workplaces.

About Verizon Wireless

About The Alliance for Workplace Excellence

The Alliance for Workplace Excellence, (AWE), is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded by Montgomery County, Maryland and Discovery Communication, LLC. The organization is funded by Montgomery County, Chamber of Commerce, and is sponsored by MyEyeDr., Alliant Insurance Strategies, and Wellness Corporate Solutions. For more information contact Liz Sobrino at Liz@wellnesscorporatesolutions.org.

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Sherri Cunningham for Verizon Wireless, +1-202-364-5856, or
John Johnson of Verizon Wireless, +1-240-568-1429,
John.H.Johnson@VerizonWireless.com

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

TV Choice and Competition Arrive for Consumers in Six More New Jersey CommunitiesVerizon's FiOS TV and Broadband Products Are Now Available to Residents in 287 Garden State Cities and Towns

NEWARK, N.J., June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers in six more New Jersey cities and towns have another and better option for TV providers now that Verizon has again expanded its FiOS TV service, making a broad range of programming choices and superior picture quality available to thousands of additional New Jersey households.

FiOS TV and broadband services are available to consumers in parts of Bayonne and West New York in Hudson County, Perth Amboy and Plainfield in Middlesex County, Loch Arbour in Monmouth County, and Lakewood in Ocean County. The latest expansion brings to 287 the number of New Jersey cities and towns where FiOS services are available, delivered over the nation's most advanced all-fiber network.

"FiOS TV gives consumers in these New Jersey communities an outstanding and superior alternative for their video entertainment," said Mark Adams, marketing director for Verizon's New Jersey region. "Customers who liked what FiOS did for their Internet connection will love what it does for their TV. We've harnessed the vast capacity of our advanced fiber-optic network to deliver a revolutionary, new entertainment experience."

New Jersey residents who are FiOS TV-eligible now have the option to trim their monthly bills by bundling FiOS TV service, FiOS Internet service and the Verizon Freedom Essentials Value unlimited calling plan, all for $104.99 a month for 24 months.

Service highlights include:

-- FiOS TV Premier, the lead offer, delivers more than 200 all-digital channels.

-- A total of 30 or more high-definition channels for New Jersey customers, with extraordinary clarity and theater-quality sound.

-- An industry-leading library of more than 10,000 video-on-demand titles each month, 70 percent of which are free.

-- Channels grouped by genres such as entertainment, sports, news, shopping, movies and family, making it easy for audiences to find their favorite programming.

-- An easy-to-use interactive media guide that integrates HD programming, On Demand content and the digital video recorder along with broadcast television into a seamless user experience.

-- Set-top boxes ranging from a standard-definition box for $5.99 per month to the Home Media DVR, featuring a multi-room DVR that enables up to three simultaneous viewings of recorded programs without requiring customers to set up a complex home network or buy extra equipment. The recorder is bundled with Media Manager, a new feature that lets customers easily access photos and music from their personal computer and play them on their entertainment center where they look and sound the best. A standard definition Home Media DVR is $17.99 per month.

Programming choices for Hispanic, African-American, Asian, Russian and other multicultural audiences are available in every market, making FiOS TV an outlet for emerging and independent networks to showcase their diverse programming.

Verizon recently announced that FiOS TV customers will get even greater programming this summer as Verizon adds more than 60 new channels to the lineup, including HD, sports and multicultural content.

Information on packages and prices is available at http://www.verizon.com/fiostv. New Jersey customers also can call 1-888-GET-FIOS to see if they qualify to order FiOS TV.

FiOS TV is designed to be a formidable competitor to cable and satellite. Verizon's fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) network has industry-leading quality and reliability and is the largest of its kind in the country. It directly connects millions of homes and businesses and is currently under construction in more than half the states where the company offers landline communications services.

Fiber delivers amazingly sharp pictures and sound, and has the capacity to transmit a wide array of high-definition programming that is so clear and intense it seems to leap from the TV screen. It also delivers Internet download speeds of up to 50 Mbps (megabits per second) and upload speeds of up to 20 Mbps as well as high-quality voice services.

The value of FiOS TV extends to the installation and customer support. Specially trained Verizon technicians will install the service and acquaint subscribers with FiOS TV features and services. Verizon is waiving the installation fee for up to three existing TV outlets, and there is no charge to install a needed optical network terminal at the subscriber's home. Charges for other installation services, such as additional outlets, may apply. Verizon provides 24 x 7 technical assistance by phone from its Fiber Solutions Centers in Freehold and other cities around the nation.

Verizon

CONTACT: Rich Young of Verizon, +1-973-649-2279,
richard.j.young@verizon.com

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

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Webber International University Becomes Federal Signal Showcase CampusCampus alerting system helps protect campus and students

UNIVERSITY PARK, Ill., June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Webber International University has become Federal Signal's Florida collegiate community showcase campus to highlight the firm's comprehensive emergency notification equipment and systems. "Webber demonstrates the scalability of these robust public safety systems. Whether it's 600 students or 60,000, the need for rapid notification in the event of an emergency is the same. The Webber deployment also demonstrates that no matter how safe you are - and they're as safe as college campuses get - you still need to think about the unthinkable and have a plan to deal with it," said John Von Thaden, director of advanced solutions for Federal Signal's Public Safety Systems Division.

Webber International University President Rex R. Yentes said, "We're very grateful to Federal. They have installed a great system for us. It's one of those things you hope you never need, but you're glad you have just in case. Their timing just couldn't have been better. We just rolled out degrees in security management. Now we don't have to take the students on a field trip to show them a state of the art mass notification system."

"We have been thinking about how we notify our campus quickly in the event of an emergency. With something as critical as emergency notification, you want it done right. I didn't want to compromise; I wanted Federal Signal. We really knew we needed this, but with continually rising costs and our commitment to keep tuition affordable, I just didn't know exactly how to pull it off right now," said University Executive Vice President Keith Wade. "Federal really came to the rescue on this one. They came through not only with a warning siren that can be heard anywhere on our entire campus, but also text, e-mail, and voice notification. While our University president is right about it being of interest to our Security Management majors, our Computer Information Systems majors could learn a lot from this system too. While our one mouse click only sets off one siren, one e-mail notification server and one voice notification server, one could just as easily run a statewide alert with Federal's sophisticated system."

Von Thaden added, "Federal has always been involved in protecting communities. Yes, it is nice that folks studying business - including the security side of business - can see Federal's products up close and personal. But it's even nicer to know that even though Webber was one of America's safest campuses before we arrived, it's a little safer today because of us. We hope they never have to sound the alarm, but, if they do, because it's a Federal Signal system, they'll be ready."

The Codespear-enabled Federal Signal campus alerting and notification solution is part of the Federal Signal Public Safety Systems industry platform.

About Webber International University

Established in 1927 as the first private college chartered under Florida's then new charitable and educational laws and one of the nation's first business schools for women, Webber International University now hosts men and women from some 37 different nations. Recognized by the Princeton Review as an "America's Best Value" and "Best in the Southeast" college, the SACS and IACBE accredited not-for-profit independent University offers degrees exclusively in the areas of business at the associate's and bachelor's levels (Accounting, Computer Information Systems Management, Corporate Communications, Finance, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Management, Marketing, Pre-Law, Security Management, and Sport Management) and at the master's level (MBA, MBA with an emphasis in Accounting, MBA with an emphasis in Security Management, and MBA with an emphasis in Sport Management).

About Federal Signal

Federal Signal Corporation is a leader in advancing security and well-being for communities and workplaces around the world. The company designs and manufactures a suite of products and integrated solutions for municipal, governmental, industrial and airport customers. Federal Signal's portfolio of trusted, high-priority products include Bronto aerial devices, Elgin and Ravo street sweepers, E-ONE fire apparatus, Federal Signal safety and security systems, Guzzler industrial vacuums, Jetstream waterblasters and Vactor sewer cleaners. Federal Signal was founded in 1901 and is based in Oak Brook, Illinois.

Federal Signal Corporation's Safety and Security Systems Group

CONTACT: John Segvich of Federal Signal Corporation, +1-708-587-3486,
jsegvich@federalsignal.com

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

American Greetings Giving Away Laughs and Prizes This Summer$100 Gift Card and $10 Towards iTunes(R) Awarded Daily As Part of Sweepstakes

CLEVELAND, June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Greetings Corporation today announced a new online sweepstakes offering consumers a chance to redeem daily prizes. The "Sounds Funny to Me" sweepstakes will begin today and run through August 31, 2008. Consumers simply need to go to http://www.americangreetings.com/retailers, create an account and log in daily for the chance at either a $100 gift card to their favorite retailer, or a $10 gift card to be used at iTunes(R).

One winner per day will be awarded the $100 retail gift card, and five iTunes(R) gift cards will be distributed per day. Consumers not taking home either of the top two prizes will still receive the opportunity to download a special card coupon good for their favorite American Greetings cards retailer. Consumers can log in daily but are only eligible for one prize per day.

In addition to the daily prizes, consumers can also send a free funny e-greeting from the site, to share a little humor with family and friends.

The sweepstakes is sponsored by American Greetings to help introduce its newest funny cards that are now available. The card aisle is literally filled with hilarity this summer. Highlights include new licenses such as South Park and Family Guy, fresh offerings that find the humor in the real-life situations everyone can relate to and new political humor cards that celebrate the upcoming election with the levity that it, and voters, deserve.

Contest rules:

No purchase necessary. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States or District of Columbia and 18 years of age or older. Promotion begins 6/18/2008 at 12:00:01 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) and ends on 8/31/2008 at 11:59:59 p.m. PT. To enter, visit http://www.americangreetings.com/retailers during the promotion period and follow the instructions for registration and game play. Limit of (1) play per participant/Promotion Account per day, except for 8/31/2008. See website for complete details. Void in Puerto Rico and where prohibited.

About American Greetings Corporation

American Greetings Corporation is one of the world's largest manufacturers of social expression products. Along with greeting cards, its product lines include gift wrap, party goods, stationery, calendars, ornaments and electronic greetings. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, American Greetings generates annual revenue of approximately $1.8 billion. For more information on the Company, visit http://corporate.americangreeetings.com/ .

American Greetings Corporation

CONTACT: Frank Cirillo, American Greetings Corporation, +1-216-252-7300
x4806

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

LivePerson To Present With Leading Retail Bank at Independent Research Firm's Financial Services ForumOnline Financial Services Executives to Speak on Boosting Incremental Revenue with Live Chat

NEW YORK, June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- LivePerson, Inc. , a provider of online engagement solutions that facilitate real-time assistance and expert advice, today announced that it will deliver a joint presentation with a leading retail bank at Forrester's 2008 Financial Services Forum. The event, which will be held June 23-24 at the Grand Hyatt in New York City, will show marketing and strategy professionals from retail financial services firms how to transform their customer experience initiatives from promising ideas to successfully executed strategies.

Jim Dicso, LivePerson's SVP of Enterprise Sales & Service, will be joined by the Senior Vice President of Retail Direct Online and the Vice President of Online Sales from one of the nation's largest financial holding companies, to present "Boosting Incremental Revenue with Live Chat" on Monday, June 23. The session will chronicle the bank's online chat program, from tactical execution and incremental results to expectations and reality.

WHO: Jim Dicso, SVP of Enterprise Sales & Service, LivePerson WHAT: Presentation/Case Study: Boosting Incremental Revenue with Live Chat WHEN: Forrester's 2008 Financial Services Forum, Monday, June 23, 2008, 2:45-3:15pm WHERE: Grand Hyatt, New York City WHY: The online channel represents one of the fastest growing sales channels for financial services firms. This presentation will feature topics including: how, where and why a leading retail bank implemented live chat; which products and customer segments were targeted; how the bank built the business case for live chat; program results; and more.

LivePerson will also showcase its hosted proactive chat and click-to-call solutions, which are currently deployed by more than 6,000 customers, in the Technology Showcase.

For more information on Forrester's 2008 Financial Services Forum, please visit http://www.forrester.com/events/eventdetail?eventID=2117. Or to schedule media appointments with LivePerson executives who will be speaking at the conference, please email ykim@liveperson.com.

Live Chat Success Story

Read the case study featuring National City Corporation and learn how its retail financial services line of business boosted application completion rates and account openings with LivePerson's enterprise chat platform: http://solutions.liveperson.com/customers/nationalCity/overview.asp.

About LivePerson

LivePerson is a provider of online engagement solutions that facilitate real-time assistance and expert advice. Connecting businesses and experts with consumers seeking help on the Web, LivePerson's hosted software platform creates more relevant, compelling and personalized online experiences. Every month, LivePerson's intelligent platform helps millions of people succeed online; more than 6,000 companies, including EarthLink, Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft, Qwest, and Verizon, rely on LivePerson to maximize the impact of the online channel. LivePerson is headquartered in New York City.

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CONTACT: Younjee Kim of LivePerson, +1-212-609-4222, ykim@liveperson.com

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Nonprofit Organizations Can Apply for $325,000 in Grants From Verizon to Promote Literacy in New JerseyCompany Seeks Eligible Nonprofits to Share in Donations From Customers

NEWARK, N.J., June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Thanks to the generosity of Verizon customers who participated in the company's Check Into Literacy program, nonprofit literacy organizations in New Jersey are now eligible to receive a total of $325,000 in grants.

The Check Into Literacy initiative allows Verizon landline phone customers to make a convenient $1-a-month, tax-deductible donation to support literacy programs when customers pay their Verizon bill. Grant awards will range from $1,000 to $25,000. Since the program began in New Jersey in 2000, nearly $1 million has been collected for the Check Into Literacy program.

Eligible nonprofit organizations in the state can submit proposals via e-mail. More information about the grants, including application instructions and forms, can be found at http://www.verizonnj.com/.

To qualify for funding, applicants must be a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization providing basic reading skills and computer and Web-based literacy programs to New Jersey residents in underserved communities in Verizon's landline service territory. Grant proposals must be submitted by midnight July 31, 2008. Verizon plans to announce grant recipients on or around Sept. 30.

"A dollar a month may not seem like much, but it can go a long way to improving literacy skills in local communities and giving people the opportunity to succeed," said Dennis Bone, president of Verizon New Jersey. "Literacy is the foundation of a successful future, and Verizon is proud to partner with our customers to assist literacy organizations throughout New Jersey."

This year, nonprofit organizations in 26 states and Washington, D.C., will receive more than $1.15 million to bolster literacy efforts. The participating states are: Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.

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CONTACT: Rich Young of Verizon, +1-973-649-2279,
richard.j.young@verizon.com

Web site: http://www.verizon.com/
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MedeFile Launches National Televised Ad Campaign30 Second Spots Running on CNBC, CNN, MSNBC, Bloomberg and FOX News Channels, Among Others

CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J., June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MedeFile International, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: MDFI) , a company specializing in portable electronic medical records management solutions, today announced that it has launched a nationally televised advertising campaign to generate broad consumer awareness of MedeFile's patient-centric electronic medical records management solution.

Over the next four weeks, 300 30-second commercials will air on national cable news channels, including CNBC, CNN, MSNBC, Bloomberg and FOX News, among others. "This televised ad campaign is designed to help educate consumers nationwide on the many benefits, convenience and peace of mind afforded by the MedeFile system," stated Milton Hauser, founder, Chairman and CEO of MedeFile. "The recent violent storms, tornados and mass flooding that have destroyed homes and businesses throughout the Midwest are a yet another painful reminder that natural disasters can occur quickly, leaving little time to secure vital documents such as medical records. MedeFile's members know that whatever comes - be it natural disaster, fire, document misplacement or the closing of a medical or dental practice, their health records are safe, secure and accessible to them, emergency first responders and authorized healthcare providers anytime, anywhere."

MedeFile is committed to providing everyone within the U.S. healthcare system with efficient, secure, simple and cost-effective tools and services to facilitate the best, most economical application of medical and health information, thus helping to enhance patients' medical outcomes without unnecessary costs, unnecessary redundancy in testing and treatment protocols and unnecessary hassle typically associated with managing unwieldy 'paper' records and files. Moreover, by subscribing to the MedeFile system, not only will members empower themselves to take control of their own health and well-being, they empower all healthcare providers to make sound and lifesaving decisions with the most accurate, up-to-date medical information available. What's more, unlike other medical record management solutions, MedeFile does the work of collecting, archiving and maintaining all records on behalf of its members.

"It is our belief that only MedeFile can succeed in helping to standardize electronic medical records management in this country, because it is the most comprehensive, robust patient-centric platform in existence. Through national awareness initiatives, such as this television ad campaign, we intend to bring MedeFile to the forefront of the industry and gain the level of momentum necessary to affect meaningful, positive change in the delivery of quality health care for all Americans," added Hauser.

About MedeFile International, Inc.

Headquartered in New Jersey with offices in Southern California and South Florida, MedeFile has developed a proprietary system for gathering and digitizing medical records so that individuals can have access to a comprehensive set of their medical records. MedeFile's primary product is the MedeFile system, a highly secure system for gathering and maintaining medical records. The MedeFile system is designed to gather all of its members' actual medical records and create a single resource that is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Representing an advanced, yet easy-to-use, approach to portable, electronic medical records management, MedeFile combines state-of-the-art technology and the Internet to make medical data instantly accessible to each MedeFile subscriber and his or her authorized healthcare providers from anywhere in the world. In addition to accessing one's medical records through MedeFile's secure Internet portal found at http://www.medefile.com/, members can carry their entire medical history and emergency information wherever they go on a unique device called a MedeDrive - a proprietary USB drive designed to be carried on a keychain. The MedeDrive plugs into any USB port of a Windows- based PC; and because MedeDrive automatically loads its own viewer, users do not require any special programs or software to view data. MedeMobile provides on-the-go subscribers with the ability to enjoy even greater flexibility and access to their personal health information wherever and whenever they need it.

For more information about MedeFile and the MedeFile system, visit http://www.medefile.com/.

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FOR MORE MEDEFILE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Investors/Stockbrokers/Institutions/Media Elite Financial Communications Group, LLC/Elite Media Group Dodi Handy, President and CEO 407-585-1080 or via email at mdfi@efcg.net

MedeFile International, Inc.

CONTACT: Dodi Handy, President and CEO, Elite Financial Communications
Group, LLC - Elite Media Group, +1-407-585-1080, mdfi@efcg.net

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

Texas Instruments brings lifelike communications experience to users of business desktop IP phonesPolycom selects TI's VoIP technology to support high definition voice and advanced SIP features in its new SoundPoint IP 670 phones

LAS VEGAS, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- NXTComm08 -- Texas Instruments (TI) today announced that Polycom(R), Inc. has selected TI's field-proven digital signal processing (DSP) technology to power its new SoundPoint IP 670 desktop phone. Texas Instruments' DSP technology and Polycom's software and systems expertise align to create a unique high definition (HD) lifelike voice quality experience for Polycom's business customers and to further extend Polycom's innovative family of IP phones. The two companies have a longstanding relationship and a shared focus to push advanced IP communications features to businesses worldwide.

Designed to meet the needs of business customers, Polycom's SoundPoint IP 670 is an application-enabled desktop SIP phone with a high-performance color display, HD voice technology and Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) connectivity. Jeffrey Rodman, Polycom co-founder and chief technical officer for Polycom's Voice division, explained that, "Polycom continues to grow and improve its IP phone products, constantly pushing innovative applications and capabilities as well as helping business users experience lifelike communication and conduct remote meetings anywhere in the world. As we continue to develop better and newer phones that proliferate in workplaces, desktops, and conference tables, we continue to depend on TI's strength in DSP programmability and flexibility." He continued, "TI is continually demonstrating to us that they not only have leading technology in VoIP architectures, but an exceptional support philosophy that assures us fast access to the right experts and the right tools to get our new products to market quickly."

Over the next five years, IP phone market growth is expected to explode as global business communication requirements evolve and companies update their networks to take advantage of IP for data and voice. In 2007, analyst firm Dell'Oro Group reported that IP lines represented 40 percent of the total number of line shipments deployed.

"Powered by TI's DSP technology and used by more than 2 million users around the world, Polycom's products and now its new SoundPoint IP 670 desktop phone offers robust quality and superb clarity in voice transmission," said Angela Raucher, director, product management, TI's communications infrastructure and voice group. "The power and performance of TI's VoIP platforms coupled with the breadth and quality of Polycom's IP phone portfolio is enabling businesses to enjoy a richer audio experience through HD quality voice transmission."

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments helps customers solve problems and develop new electronics that make the world smarter, healthier, safer, greener and more fun. A global semiconductor company, TI innovates through manufacturing, design and sales operations in more than 25 countries. For more information, go to http://www.ti.com/.

About TI VoIP

TI supplies the industry's widest portfolio of voice silicon and software products with more than 750 million VoIP ports shipped worldwide including solutions for IP phones, enterprise VoIP gateways and carrier class equipment. For more information on TI's VoIP hardware and software solutions, go to: http://www.ti.com/voip.

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ICOP to Attend the National Sheriffs Association 68th Annual Conference and Exhibition in Indianapolis

LENEXA, Kan., June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ICOP Digital, Inc. , an industry-leading company engaged in advancing digital surveillance solutions, today announced that senior ICOP officials are scheduled to attend the National Sheriffs Association 68th Annual Conference and Exhibition in Indianapolis.

Sheriffs, their appointed purchasing agents and other qualified buyers will gather in Indianapolis to see the most current technology and products in law enforcement, criminal justice and corrections merchandise and equipment. The NSA's 2008 Annual Conference & Exhibition provides the platform for lively debate on issues that matter most: illegal immigration, rising violence against law enforcement, mutual aid and much more. Sheriffs from across the country network to develop solutions to common problems. NSA also presents the very latest in programs and technology in crime fighting techniques.

WHO: Gary Eaton, Regional Sales Team WHEN: Saturday, June 28, 2008 - Wednesday, July 2, 2008 WHERE: Indiana Convention Center & RCA Dome 100 South Capitol Avenue Indianapolis, Indiana

WHAT: ICOP will be featuring its full suite of advanced surveillance solutions, highlighting its award winning ICOP Model 20/20(R)-W digital in-car video system. In addition, ICOP will be providing live demonstrations of ICOP LIVE (TM) - an enabling technology that provides first responders with live stream quality full-motion audio and video. It is differentiated from competitive live streaming solutions in that it streams to multiple viewers and to multiple devices simultaneously, including Windows(R)-enabled laptops in the police vehicles, desktop computers, PDA's or smart phones. Also unique to ICOP LIVE is that it does not require loading special software on receiving devices, since there is no time for this in a crisis situation.

About ICOP Digital, Inc.

ICOP Digital, Inc. operates on the core principle that 'without local security, there is no national security.' It endeavors to protect people, assets and profits for communities with innovative, mission- critical security, surveillance and communication solutions. The Company engineers, manufactures and markets mobile and stationary surveillance products for use in the public and private sectors, and facilitates the delivery of live video to first responders. (GSA Contractor)

The ICOP Model 20/20(R)-W, ICOP's flagship, award-winning product, is the leading digital in-car video recorder system for law enforcement. ICOP LIVE(TM) delivers live streaming video to and from first responder vehicles and headquarters, empowering first responders with enhanced real-time situational awareness and actionable intelligence, optimizing the outcome of a crisis. ICOP LIVE delivers live video wirelessly to first responders over any wireless network and to multiple internet enabled Windows(R) devices simultaneously. The ICOP Model 4000(TM), ICOP's newest advanced surveillance solution, is the next generation transit/rail DVR system. The ICOP Model 4000 uses less power than traditional DVR's, which means less heat and translates into a more reliable unit with less downtime. In addition, the ICOP Model 4000 boasts many advanced and innovative features and capabilities, such as wireless file uploading and wireless video streaming, among many others. For more information, please view the following video presentations at http://www.icopdigital.com/why_icop.html and http://www.icop.com/veil.html, or visit http://www.icop.com/ .

For more information, contact: For Investor/Media Relations: Laura E. Owen, President and COO Elite Financial Communications Group/ 16801 West 116th Street Elite Media Group Lenexa, KS 66219 USA Dodi Handy, President and CEO Phone: (913) 338-5550 Phone: (407) 585-1080 Fax: (913) 312-0264 ICOP@efcg.net Lowen@ICOP.com http://www.icop.com/

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CONTACT: Laura E. Owen, President and COO, +1-913-338-5550, Fax:
+1-913-312-0264, Lowen@ICOP.com; or Dodi Handy, President and CEO, Elite
Financial Communications Group-Elite Media Group, +1-407-585-1080,
ICOP@efcg.net

Web site: http://www.icop.com/
http://www.icopdigital.com/why_icop.html
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BNY ConvergEx Group Announces Record-Breaking Trading Volume Growth

NEW YORK, June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BNY ConvergEx Group, LLC, a leading provider of global agency brokerage and investment technology solutions, today announced that it has attained record-breaking equity trading volume growth and market share through May 2008.

The increase in volume occurred across a number of different market centers and other execution venues, and is best demonstrated by the doubling of ConvergEx's average daily volume at the New York Stock Exchange since the first of the year. ConvergEx also tripled its percentage of NYSE market share during the same time frame, which has led to a significant move up the NYSE's Broker Volume Top 10 rankings. The NYSE Broker Volume Top 10 provides a way to identify the leaders in equity orderflow and lists the top 10 NYSE member firms by volume.

Carey S. Pack, Chief Executive Officer, BNY ConvergEx Execution Solutions, stated "Clients have become increasingly cognizant of the advantages of our unique agency trading model because it allows us to put their needs first and remain on firm ground no matter the current volatility of the markets. We have integrated advanced trading technology with the knowledge and expertise of our sales traders to create an execution platform that will help clients reach their investment objectives, and it is gratifying to see that message resonating throughout the marketplace."

"BNY ConvergEx Group's commitment to customers and to providing best execution of their orders has been a catalyst to the firm's growing presence in the industry and on the NYSE," said Larry Leibowitz, Group Executive Vice President and Head of U.S. Execution & Global Technology, NYSE Euronext. "ConvergEx has embraced change and new technology which, coupled with its high-touch, high-tech service model, positions the firm very well in an increasingly competitive marketplace. We value ConvergEx's increased participation on the NYSE, which adds even more liquidity to the primary market for NYSE-listed issues."

About BNY ConvergEx Group

BNY ConvergEx Group, LLC provides global institutional agency brokerage and investment technology solutions to institutional clients worldwide. The Company's key business lines -- Liquidity and Execution Management, Investment Technologies and Intermediary and Clearing Services -- focus on a broad array of services designed to deliver a comprehensive, integrated platform of performance-driven, global multi-asset class trading capabilities. BNY ConvergEx Group is comprised of the following businesses: BNY ConvergEx Execution Solutions LLC (member NYSE/FINRA/SIPC), including BNY Global Transition Management and LJR Recapture Services; LiquidPoint, LLC (member CBOE/SIPC); Eze Castle Transaction Services LLC (member FINRA/SIPC); Westminster Research Associates LLC (member FINRA/SIPC); G-Trade Services LLC (member FINRA/SIPC); BNY Jaywalk LLC; ConvergEx Global Markets Ltd. and Eze Castle Software LLC. BNY ConvergEx Group is an affiliate of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation. . Additional information is available at http://www.bnyconvergex.com/.

BNY ConvergEx Group, LLC

CONTACT: Patrick Phalon, BNY ConvergEx Group, LLC, +1-212-468-7713

Web site: http://www.bnyconvergex.com/
http://www.bnymellon.com/

General Motors Awards DuPont for Coatings AchievementsWorld's Largest Automaker Recognizes Global Contributions

TROY, Mich., June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- General Motors, the world's largest automaker, recently presented a 2007 Supplier of the Year award to DuPont Automotive OEM Coatings, which provides coatings to major automotive manufacturers globally.

DuPont received a General Motors 2007 Supplier of the Year award for its "contributions to GM's global product and performance achievements." The award acknowledged DuPont for the successful introduction and commercialization of new globally approved technologies. DuPont has provided coatings systems to General Motors continuously for the last 99 years.

"There is no higher or more meaningful honor for us than to be recognized by our customers," said Marty M. McQuade, vice president and general manager -- DuPont Automotive OEM Coatings. "Our technical collaboration with General Motors concerning coatings is just part of DuPont's ongoing global effort to grow with our automotive customers and contribute to their success wherever they operate."

In addition to paints and coatings, DuPont supports the global automotive and transportation industries with a vast array of products including elastomers for hoses, belts and other parts, engineering plastics for molded components, electronics products for microcircuits and flexible and printed circuits and a variety of polyester films. The DuPont offering also includes glass laminating products, fuel cell components, refrigerants and thermal protection materials. DuPont is working actively to introduce bio-based materials and fuels that reduce dependence on petroleum resources, reduce vehicle weight and improve fuel efficiency.

DuPont -- one of the first companies to publicly establish environmental goals 18 years ago -- has broadened its sustainability commitments beyond internal footprint reduction to include market-driven targets for both revenue and research and development investment. The goals are tied directly to business growth, specifically to the development of safer and environmentally improved new products for key global markets.

DuPont is a science-based products and services company. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere. Operating in more than 70 countries, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture and food; building and construction; communications; and transportation.

DuPont

CONTACT: Rick Straitman of DuPont, +1-302-999-5226,
richard.a.straitman@usa.dupont.com

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