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R.H. Donnelley Names George F. Bednarz Executive Vice President of Enterprise Sales and OperationsPresident and COO Peter J. McDonald Announces Retirement

CARY, N.C., June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- R.H. Donnelley , a leading print and online local search company, today announced the appointment of George F. Bednarz to executive vice president of enterprise sales and operations. In this new role, Bednarz will oversee the activities of all sales and operations functions for the company. Bednarz will continue to be based at the company's Cary, N.C. headquarters and report directly to R.H. Donnelley Chairman and CEO, David C. Swanson. The appointment, which will be effective immediately, follows the decision by Peter J. McDonald, R.H. Donnelley's president and chief operating officer, to retire from the company effective September 1, 2008.

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"As a part of the company's succession plan, Peter and I have been transitioning an increasing amount of the operating responsibilities to George over the past two years," said Swanson. "With Peter's decision to retire in September, we will now transition responsibility for sales to George as well."

Bednarz has served as senior vice president of enterprise operations since January of 2008. Prior to assuming this position, Bednarz directed the creation of RHDi, the company's online local search solutions unit. This division is responsible for the company's consumer search site (http://www.dexknows.com/), its Dex(R) Search Marketing business, and Business.com, the leading B2B search engine and ad network. In addition, Bednarz has led customer-facing and operational divisions at R.H. Donnelley since joining the company more than 13 years ago, including corporate strategy, publishing, information technology, customer care, billing, credit and collections.

"George's strategic focus, collaborative management style and deep understanding of all aspects of our business, make him the perfect choice to lead our sales and operations teams into this important next chapter of our company's transformation," said Swanson.

Prior to joining R.H. Donnelley, Bednarz worked with The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, where he held executive positions of increasing responsibility from 1976 to 1995 in telephone call center operations, marketing database management, customer service, information technology and strategic planning. Bednarz holds an M.B.A. from Duke University and a B.A. in Economics from Vanderbilt University.

McDonald, a 35-year Yellow Pages industry veteran and former Donnelley board member, rejoined the R.H. Donnelley management team in September 2002 when Swanson appointed him to lead the newly acquired Sprint Yellow Page business.

"I couldn't have asked for a better business partner than Peter to help build R.H. Donnelley into the company it is today. On behalf of the entire organization I would like to thank Peter for his dedication and commitment and wish him all the best going forward," Swanson added.

"I retire feeling extremely fortunate to have spent 35 years in an industry that I have loved. It has been fun, challenging, rewarding and very fulfilling," said McDonald. "I leave with the comfort that RHD is very well positioned for the future and I want to thank Dave, the Board, and the many people that I've worked with for all of their efforts and support."

Helping Local Businesses Reach More Customers

R.H. Donnelley's interactive offerings are essential to its Triple Play(TM) solution suite -- an integrated set of products and services that efficiently and effectively extend the marketing reach of local businesses. Spanning multiple media platforms -- print Yellow Pages directories, DexKnows.com search site and the major search engines (e.g. Yahoo!(R) and Google(R) via the Company's Dex(R) Search Marketing tools -- Triple Play delivers local businesses' advertisements to a wider set of ready-to-buy consumers.

About R.H. Donnelley

R.H. Donnelley connects businesses and consumers through its portfolio of print and interactive marketing solutions. Small- and medium-sized businesses look to R.H. Donnelley's experienced team of marketing consultants to help them grow their companies and drive sales leads. Consumers depend on the company's reliable, trusted, local business content to deliver the most relevant search results when they are seeking local goods and services. For more information, visit http://www.rhd.com/ and http://www.dexknows.com/.

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CONTACT: Peter Larmey of R.H. Donnelley, +1-919-297-1521,
peter.larmey@rhd.com

Web site: http://www.rhd.com/
http://www.dexknows.com/

TechWeb Launches VoiceCon AmsterdamLeading Event on Enterprise Communications Expands to Address European Community

SAN FRANCISCO, June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- TechWeb (formerly CMP), today announced VoiceCon Amsterdam, the first European venture for the VoiceCon brand. Over the past two decades, VoiceCon has become the event where global business leaders and IT professionals come to learn about the latest in IP Telephony, Unified Communications and Converged Networks. VoiceCon Amsterdam expands to meet new international audiences and is happening October 14-16, 2008 at the Amsterdam RAI. For more information visit http://www.voicecon.eu/.

"We understand business executives demand the most efficient and effective platform for conducting business on a global scale," said Eric Faurot, Senior Vice President, TechWeb. "VoiceCon's legacy and global strategy verify it is the perfect venue for international audiences to explore the next generation of Unified Communications, IP telephony and VoIP."

Large increases in exhibitors and attendees at VoiceCon San Francisco and Orlando demonstrate that the industry looks to VoiceCon for analysis and leadership of all aspects of enterprise communications -- IP Telephony, Unified Communications and Converged Networks. VoiceCon will now deliver the tools necessary to select the right communications platform for international business leaders to maximize their competitive advantage in today's international market. The European market's interest in IP Telephony and Unified Communications is high and growing, and Amsterdam is a central location for the Pan-European market to gather.

"A new era has begun for enterprise communications and business processes. Innovative technologies and systems enable organizations to unlock valuable information, helping them compete more effectively, and increase revenue," said Fred Knight, VoiceCon General Manager. "VoiceCon Amsterdam will be tailored to the needs of European audiences, and provide direction on how to plan, build, manage and leverage IP Telephony platforms for Unified Communications, Converged Networks and applications."

The VoiceCon conference features technical and market experts in all aspects of European enterprise communications, as well as executives who have deployed advanced communications technologies and who describe their experiences -- what worked, what didn't and why. For example, VoiceCon Amsterdam is proud to announce that one of the keynote speakers will be Johan Krebbers, Group IT Architect, Shell International B.V.

The VoiceCon Amsterdam Conference will present sessions centered around the following key issues:

-- Planning & Implementing IP Telephony -- Managing Staff, Technology and Costs -- Unified Communications -- Mobility & Wireless -- Applications & Development -- Next-Gen Technologies

VoiceCon Amsterdam is both a conference and an exhibition, and VoiceCon Amsterdam will present the leading international companies in the IP Telephony, Unified and Converged Communications industries. Attendees will have an unmatched opportunity to meet with leading vendors to solve their IP Telephony and enterprise communications needs.

About VoiceCon(R)

Now in its 18th year, VoiceCon(R) is the leading conference and exhibition for enterprise IP Telephony, Converged Networks and Unified Communications in North America. VoiceCon(R) brings enterprise decision makers together with the industry's vendors, analysts and consultants to focus on the issues central to enterprise networks and communications. As the momentum toward IP Telephony and convergence has grown, VoiceCon has expanded to include two yearly shows: VoiceCon Orlando, set at the Gaylord Palms Hotel, and VoiceCon San Francisco, returning to the Moscone North Convention Center in San Francisco, November 10-13, 2008. VoiceCon Orlando was recently named one of Tradeshow Week's Fastest 50, a distinguished award recognizing the fastest-growing tradeshows. The event was honored with this distinction for show growth between 2004 and 2006. VoiceCon has launched No Jitter, (http://www.nojitter.com/), providing daily blogging and analysis of enterprise communications. VoiceCon also serves the community with two weekly email newsletters -- VoiceCon eNews (http://www.voicecon.com/enews) and VoiceCon UC eWeekly (http://www.voicecon.com/unified-communications/); and the VoiceCon Webinar Series. For more information, visit http://www.voicecon.com/.

About TechWeb

TechWeb, the global leader in business technology media, is an innovative business focused on serving the needs of technology decision-makers and marketers worldwide. TechWeb produces the most respected and consumed media brands in the business technology market. Today, more than 13.3 million* business technology professionals actively engage in our communities created around our global face-to-face events Interop, Web 2.0, Black Hat and VoiceCon; online resources such as the TechWeb Network, Light Reading, Intelligent Enterprise, InformationWeek.com, bMighty.com, and The Financial Technology Network; and the market leading, award-winning InformationWeek, TechNet Magazine, MSDN Magazine, Wall Street & Technology magazines. TechWeb also provides end-to-end services ranging from next-generation performance marketing, integrated media, research, and analyst services. TechWeb is a division of United Business Media, a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $2.5 billion.

*13.3 million business decision-makers: based on # of monthly connections

TechWeb

CONTACT: Natalia Wodecki, PR Manager of TechWeb, +1-415-947-6762,
nwodecki@techweb.com

Web site: http://www.voicecon.com/
http://www.voicecon.eu/

Verizon Wireless Network in Peak Summer ShapeReliability measures taken year-round to stand up to Southwest heat

CHANDLER, Ariz., June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Water. Check. Air-conditioning. Check. Sunscreen. Check. The nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network. Check!

Today marks the first official day of summer and the Verizon Wireless network in the Southwest is primed and ready for all that the season brings.

"Verizon Wireless is committed to providing reliable wireless communication for our customers throughout the hot summer months and during seasonal emergencies," said Greg Carek, Southwest Region executive director-Network, Verizon Wireless.

"Our year-round focus on improving and maintaining our network ensures that we are prepared to operate when our customers need it most."

Reliability during extreme weather emergencies

The Verizon Wireless network is built for reliability in emergencies -- such as power blackouts, monsoon storms and extreme weather conditions -- with redundancy capabilities in place to maintain services for customers.

All facilities have battery back-up power and for additional reliability, generators installed at all switching facilities, and many cell site locations. The company also owns a fleet of portable generators that can be deployed to provide emergency power during extended power outages to those cell sites without permanent generators.

Wildfire preparation and response

Verizon Wireless is positioned for rapid response in the event of a natural disaster or other unplanned event that calls for additional wireless network coverage and capacity.

The company operates a fleet of locally based "Cell on Light Trucks" (COLTs) and "Cell on Wheels" (COWs). These COLTs and COWs are fully functional, generator-powered mobile cell sites that enhance wireless coverage so that emergency response teams and other Verizon Wireless customers can make more calls.

In the past year, Verizon Wireless has deployed mobile cell sites and other equipment to more than a dozen wildfire incidents around the country. Already this year in the Southwest, the Verizon Wireless Network team has responded to the Pepper and Trigo wildfires in New Mexico.

Ongoing network investment

Last year, Verizon Wireless invested a combined $225 million in its Southwest Region network that serves customers in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada and El Paso, Texas. Verizon Wireless outspent all major carriers in network investment in 2007 -- by $1 billion or more. Nationwide, the company has invested nearly $45 billion since it was formed -- $5.5 billion on average every year -- to increase the coverage and capacity of its national wireless network.

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: Jenny Weaver of Verizon Wireless, +1-480-763-6321,
Jenny.Weaver@verizonwireless.com

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

Sonus Networks' Shareholders Re-Elect Directors at Annual Meeting

WESTFORD, Mass., June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sonus Networks , a market leader in IP communications infrastructure, today held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Hassan M. Ahmed, John P. Cunningham and Paul J. Severino were re-elected to three-year terms to the Board of Directors expiring in 2011 by a majority of the shares represented at the event, each receiving approximately 57% of the votes of the shares represented at the meeting. Legatum Capital, which accounted for approximately 27% of the total shares represented at the meeting, withheld its vote for the three directors. The Company's shareholders also ratified the appointment by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Sonus' independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2008.

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/.

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

For more information, please contact: Investor Relations: Media Relations: Jocelyn Philbrook Lucy Millington 978-614-8672 978-614-8240 jphilbrook@sonusnet.com lmillington@sonusnet.com Ruder Finn: Ed Harnaga 212-593-6361 harnagae@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 Harnaga of Ruder Finn,
+1-212-593-6361, harnagae@ruderfinn.com, for Sonus Networks

Web site: http://www.sonusnet.com/contents/home/home.cfm

Valeo: 2008 Combined Annual General Shareholders' Meeting

PARIS, June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Valeo's Annual General Shareholders' Meeting (AGM) was held today under the chairmanship of Thierry Morin, the Group's Chairman & CEO.

2007 results and outlook

The AGM approved Valeo's 2007 accounts which were published on February 12, 2008. In 2007, Valeo recorded a strong rise in sales volumes (+6.2%) related to growth in emerging countries where the Group has reinforced its presence. Valeo's innovation and operational excellence strategy enabled it to achieve a 17.7% increase in operating income. At the same time, innovative products account for 32% of the Group's order intake.

Valeo pursued the rationalization of its product portfolio, divesting its wiring harness activity and acquiring the Irish company Connaught Electronics, a specialist in image processing. These operations are in line with the Group's strategy of focusing on three Domains: Driving Assistance, Powertrain Efficiency and Comfort Enhancement.

Valeo's results continued to improve in the first quarter 2008. Net earnings per share were up by 36% versus the same period in 2007, while the operating margin improved by 22% to 3.6% of sales.

The coming months will continue to be marked by very high raw material prices and a tough automotive market. Against this backdrop, Valeo confirms its objective for an improvement of its results in 2008.

Thierry Morin reminded the AGM that, in a context of stricter regulations on CO2 emissions and high oil prices, Valeo's innovative solutions for significantly reducing fuel consumption are increasingly attractive to automakers and motorists.

Dividend

The AGM approved the payment of a dividend of EUR1.20 per share, an increase of 9% versus the previous year. The profit pay-out from continued operations comes to 66%. The dividend is expected to be paid on July 1, 2008.

Appointment of Mr. Behdad Alizadeh as a director

The AGM approved the appointment of Mr. Behdad Alizadeh as a director. The Valeo Board of Directors now comprises 12 members, including 9 independent members.

Resolutions

All resolutions were adopted. Detailed results of the voting on each resolution will be available on the Group's website.

Valeo is an independent industrial group dedicated to the design, production and sale of components, integrated systems and modules for cars and trucks. It is one of the world's leading automotive suppliers. The Group has 122 production sites, 61 R&D centers, 9 distribution platforms, and employs 60,000 people in 27 countries.

For all additional information, please contact: Kate Philipps, Group Communications Director, Tel: +33-1-40-55-20-65. RÃƒÂ©my Dumoulin, Investor Relations Director, Tel: +33-1-40-55-29-30. For more information about the Group and its activities, please visit our web site http://www.valeo.com/

Valeo Management Services

CONTACT: For all additional information, please contact: Kate Philipps,
Group Communications Director, Tel: +33-1-40-55-20-65. RÃƒÂ©my Dumoulin,
Investor Relations Director, Tel: +33-1-40-55-29-30. For more information
about the Group and its activities, please visit our web site
http://www.valeo.com/

Valeo: 2008 Combined Annual General Shareholders' Meeting

PARIS, June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Valeo's Annual General Shareholders' Meeting (AGM) was held today under the chairmanship of Thierry Morin, the Group's Chairman & CEO.

2007 results and outlook

Valeo's results continued to improve in the first quarter 2008. Net earnings per share were up by 36% versus the same period in 2007, while the operating margin improved by 22% to 3.6% of sales.

Dividend

Appointment of Mr. Behdad Alizadeh as a director

The AGM approved the appointment of Mr. Behdad Alizadeh as a director. The Valeo Board of Directors now comprises 12 members, including 9 independent members.

Resolutions

All resolutions were adopted. Detailed results of the voting on each resolution will be available on the Group's website.

For all additional information, please contact: Kate Philipps, Group Communications Director, Tel: +33-1-40-55-20-65. Rémy Dumoulin, Investor Relations Director, Tel: +33-1-40-55-29-30. For more information about the Group and its activities, please visit our web site http://www.valeo.com

Valeo Management Services

Valeo : Assemblée Générale Mixte des Actionnaires 2008

PARIS, June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- L'Assemblée Générale des actionnaires de Valeo s'est tenue aujourd'hui sous la présidence de Thierry Morin, Président-Directeur Général du Groupe.

Résultats 2007 et perspectives

L'Assemblée Générale a approuvé les comptes de l'exercice 2007, publiés le 12 février 2008. Au cours de l'exercice 2007, Valeo a connu une forte hausse de son chiffre d'affaires en volume (+6,2%) liée à la croissance dans les pays émergents oÃ¹ le Groupe est de plus en plus présent. La stratégie d'innovation et d'excellence opérationnelle a permis à Valeo de dégager un résultat opérationnel en hausse de 17,7%. Dans le mÃªme temps, les produits innovants du Groupe représentent 32% des prises de commande.

Par ailleurs, Valeo a poursuivi la rationalisation de son portefeuille produit, avec la cession de son activité de câblage et l'acquisition de l'irlandais Connaught Electronics, spécialisé dans le traitement de l'image. Ces opérations s'inscrivent dans la stratégie du Groupe de se focaliser sur trois Domaines : Aide à la Conduite, Efficacité de la Propulsion et Amélioration du Confort.

L'amélioration des résultats s'est poursuivie au 1er trimestre 2008. Le bénéfice net par action est en hausse de 36% par rapport à la mÃªme période de 2007, et la marge opérationnelle s'améliore de 22% pour atteindre 3,6% du chiffre d'affaires.

Les mois qui viennent resteront marqués par des prix de matières premières très élevés et un marché automobile difficile. Dans ce contexte Valeo confirme son objectif d'amélioration de ses résultats en 2008.

Thierry Morin a rappelé à l'Assemblée Générale que dans un contexte de durcissement de la législation sur les émissions de CO2 et de pétrole cher, les solutions innovantes de Valeo permettant de réduire significativement la consommation des véhicules sont de plus en plus attractives pour les constructeurs et les automobilistes.

Dividende

L'Assemblée Générale a approuvé le versement d'un dividende de 1,20 EUR par action, en hausse de 9% par rapport à l'exercice précédent. Le taux de distribution du bénéfice des activités poursuivies ressort à 66%. La mise en paiement du dividende est prévue le 1 juillet 2008.

Nomination de M. Behdad Alizadeh en qualité d'administrateur

L'Assemblée a procédé à la nomination de M. Behdad Alizadeh, en qualité d'administrateur. Le Conseil d'Administration de Valeo est désormais composé de 12 membres dont 9 membres indépendants.

Résolutions

L'ensemble des résolutions a été adopté. Le détail des votes par résolution sera disponible sur le site Internet du Groupe.

Valeo est un Groupe indépendant entièrement focalisé sur la conception, la fabrication et la vente de composants, de systèmes intégrés et de modules pour les automobiles et poids lourds. Il se classe parmi les premiers équipementiers mondiaux. Le Groupe emploie 60.000 collaborateurs dans 27 pays dans 122 sites de production, 61 centres de Recherche et Développement et 9 centres de distribution.

Pour plus d'informations sur le Groupe et ses secteurs d'activité, consultez son site Internet http://www.valeo.com

Pour toute information complémentaire, veuillez contacter : Kate Philipps, Directeur de la Communication du Groupe Tél.: +33-1-40-55-20-65 Rémy Dumoulin, Directeur des Relations Financières Tél.: +33-1-40-55-29-30

Valeo Management Services

Pour toute information complémentaire, veuillez contacter: Kate Philipps, Directeur de la Communication du Groupe, Tél.: +33-1-40-55-20-65; Rémy Dumoulin, Directeur des Relations Financières, Tél.: +33-1-40-55-29-30

Plexus' Chicago Facility Receives AwardChicago facility recognized as one of Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in 2008.

CHICAGO, June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Plexus Corp. , a global contract manufacturer of electronic products, announces that their Chicago manufacturing facility has been selected as one of "Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest Companies To Work For" by the National Association of Business Resources (NABR).

This award is given to the top companies in Chicago that recognize their employees as their greatest asset. These companies create a positive culture, provide a competitive compensation and benefits package, ensure that their employees have opportunities for career development and provide a well-balanced work-life.

This year each winner will be recognized at a symposium and awards luncheon on August 4, 2008.

"Making our facility a great place to work is an on-going initiative because we know that our diverse and passionate employees give us a competitive advantage. I am very proud that our team was recognized with this award," stated Steve Davis, Director of Operations -- Plexus Chicago.

About Plexus Corp. -- The Product Realization Company

Plexus (http://www.plexus.com/) is an award-winning participant in the Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) industry, providing product design, supply chain and materials management, manufacturing, test, fulfillment and aftermarket solutions to branded product companies in the Wireline/Networking, Wireless Infrastructure, Medical, Industrial/Commercial and Defense/Security/Aerospace market sectors.

The Company's unique Focused Factory manufacturing model and global supply chain solutions are strategically enhanced by value-added product design and engineering services. Plexus specializes in mid-to-low-volume, higher-mix customer programs that require flexibility, scalability, technology and quality.

Plexus provides award-winning customer service to more than 100 branded product companies in North America, Europe and Asia.

Safe Harbor and Fair Disclosure Statement

The statements contained in this release which are guidance or which are not historical facts (such as statements in the future tense and statements including "believe," "expect," "intend," "plan," "anticipate," "goal," "target" and similar terms and concepts), including all discussions of periods which are not yet completed, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Potential orders from Plexus' unnamed defense customer are subject to the actual awarding of those orders (which has not yet occurred) and potential subsequent modifications. Plexus' future performance is subject to many other factors, including, but not limited to: the economic performance of the electronics, technology and defense industries; market reaction to the previously announced share repurchase programs; the risk of customer delays, changes or cancellations in both ongoing and new programs; the poor visibility of future orders in the defense market sector and the uncertainty of defense appropriations and spending; the effects of the volume of revenue from certain sectors or programs on our margins in particular periods, the Company's ability to secure new customers and maintain its current customer base; the risks of concentration of work for certain customers; material cost fluctuations and the adequate availability of components and related parts for production; the effect of changes in average selling prices; the effect of start-up costs of new programs and facilities, including our expansions in Asia; the adequacy of restructuring and similar charges as compared to actual expenses; the degree of success and the costs of efforts to improve the financial performance of its Mexican operations; possible unexpected costs and operating disruption in transitioning programs; the costs and inherent uncertainties of pending litigation; the effect of general economic conditions and world events (such as increases in oil prices, terrorism and war in the Middle East); the impact of increased competition; and other risks detailed in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings (particularly in Part II, Item 1A of our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 28, 2008).

Plexus Corp.

CONTACT: Ginger Jones, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Plexus
Corp., +1-920-751-5487, ginger.jones@plexus.com

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

Warsaw Police Deploy Federal Signal's PIPS System

UNIVERSITY PARK, Illinois, June 20 /PRNewswire/ --

- Advanced ANPR/ALPR technology continues to enable public safety and security around the world

Federal Signal Corporation's Safety and Security Systems Group, a leader in advancing security and well-being, today announced that the Warsaw Police have adopted Federal Signal's PIPS automated number/license plate recognition (ANPR/ALPR) technology to better enable timely and efficient traffic enforcement along strategic roadways into Warsaw, Poland. Through this collaborative effort between PHU Telsat, local network providers and PIPS Technology, more than 20 PIPS Spike ANPR/ALPR camera systems have been deployed to monitor roadways for vehicles of interest in Warsaw.

As vehicles pass by the VCOP system, information on the vehicle's number plate is sent to a central database at Warsaw Police Headquarters. The vehicle information is compared against a database of wanted vehicles and, in the event of a match, a police officer is notified in real-time to take appropriate action.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Illinois, June 20 /PRNewswire/ --

In operation in Warsaw for more than seven months, the effectiveness of the Spike system has resulted in plans to expand the system to include additional cameras. Speaking to the system's versatility and powerful ability to serve as a force multiplier, Grzegorz Kawka of PHU Telsat states, "The system is part of a 'joined up' approach where license plate information can be sent to the police officers through the Tetra or GSM telecommunication network to phone or PDA, empowering them to respond immediately." The robust and reliable nature of the Spike system has received numerous awards for innovation and secured its place in some of the largest ANPR/ALPR projects in the world within mission critical public safety, highway, university, airport and seaport projects.

"For more than 100 years, Federal Signal has been a public safety system innovator in communities around the world, and our commitment to provide advanced technology solutions to help today's first responders take control of mission-critical assets and events remains robust," said Michael K. Wons, vice president and general manager of Federal Signal's Public Safety Systems Division. "ANPR and digital video, computer-aided dispatch and records management, and interoperable communications are just a few of the leading edge technologies that help us achieve that vision. We are pleased to partner with PHU Telsat to help the Warsaw Police deploy our PIPS intelligent transportation solution to help protect people, property and the environment in Warsaw."

The Federal Signal PIPS intelligent transportation ALPR system is part of Federal Signal's global Public Safety Systems industry platform.

About PIPS Technology

PIPS Technology, a Federal Signal Company, is a pioneer and the international market leader in the design and manufacture of automated license plate recognition technology and optical character recognition software. With over 12,000 cameras installed worldwide, PIPS continues to set the standard for both mobile and fixed system deployments across a wide range of applications. For more information visit http://www.pipstechnology.com.

About Federal Signal

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) 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.

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

Federal Signal Corporation's Safety and Security Systems Group

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

Onondaga County Residents to Benefit from Verizon Wireless Network ExpansionInvesting to Stay Ahead of Growing Demand for Wireless Calling, Data Access, and Music

SYRACUSE, N.Y., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Onondaga County, Verizon Wireless has expanded its network with new cell sites in Syracuse and LaFayette.

-- The new Syracuse site improves coverage and capacity at Hancock Airport.

-- The new site in LaFayette improves coverage and capacity along Route 20 between Route 81 and Route 91, and north and south on County Road 1.

This network expansion is part of the company's aggressive multi-billion dollar network investment each year to stay ahead of the growing demand for Verizon Wireless voice and data services. The company has invested more than $45 billion since it was formed - on average, $5.5 billion every year -- to increase the coverage and capacity of its national network and to add new services.

Services include wireless data services such as picture messaging, text messaging, V CAST and V CAST Music, ESPN MVP and BroadbandAccess, the company's high-speed wireless broadband network geared toward mobile professionals and business customers. It provides average download speeds of 600 kilobits per second (kbps) to 1.4 megabits per second (mbps), and average upload speeds of 500-800 kbps.

Strong demand for Verizon Wireless services continued during the first quarter of 2008 as the company added 1.5 million new customers. Verizon Wireless, the wireless company with the highest customer loyalty, reported the lowest customer turnover (highest customer loyalty) rate in the industry -- 1.2% in the first quarter -- for the 14th consecutive quarter.

The company's 'nation's most reliable wireless network' reputation is based on network studies performed by real-life test men and test women throughout the country who inspired the "Can you hear me now" national advertising campaign. These engineers drive nearly 100 specially equipped vehicles over 240,000 miles on average each quarter on Interstate, US and state highways, as well as major roads and surface streets. Test vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than 750,000 voice call attempts and more than four million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless' network and the networks of other carriers.

Last year, Verizon Wireless introduced its 30-day Test Drive, an industry first that lets customers experience its network virtually risk-free for 30 days. If customers are not satisfied with their experience and take their number to another carrier, Verizon Wireless will refund their money for calls, equipment, activation fee and taxes. For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to http://www.verizonwireless.com/.

About Verizon Wireless

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

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: John O'Malley, +1-585-321-7264 or +1-585-261-5899, or
john.omalley@verizonwireless.com, or Meredith Dropkin, +1-315-233-3000, or
meredithd@mragroup.com, both of Verizon Wireless

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

ATK Propulsion and Composite Technologies Key to Successful Delta II LaunchATK Supports Ocean Surface Topography Mission on Jason-2 Satellite

MINNEAPOLIS, June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alliant Techsystems played a key role in the successful launch of United Launch Alliance's Delta II rocket today from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California.

ATK manufactured the three GEM-40 solid propulsion strap-on boosters that ignited with the Delta II first-stage main engine at liftoff. The boosters provided 408,000 pounds of maximum thrust helping carry the Ocean Surface Topography Mission (OSTM) on the Jason-2 satellite to its required orbit.

The OSTM/Jason-2 mission is supported by NASA and its international partners. Jason-2 is the follow-on to the TOPEX/Poseidon and Jason-1 satellites that are instrumental in increasing understanding of ocean circulation, improving climate forecasts and measuring global sea-level change.

ATK manufactured the GEM-40 motors at its facility in Magna, Utah, continuing a tradition of flight support for Delta II missions that began in 1990. The composite cases for the GEM-40 boosters were produced at ATK's Clearfield, Utah, facility and are made of graphite epoxy material (GEM). The lightweight, filament wound cases are one-fifth the weight of steel.

At its facility in San Diego, California, ATK designed, manufactured, and environmentally tested the Reflector Structure Assembly (RSA) of the Advanced Microwave Radiometer instrument that is part of NASA's OSTM/Jason 2 mission. The RSA includes a lightweight, very high accuracy one meter diameter composite reflector integrated with a composite pallet and struts providing a three point interface to the spacecraft structure. This effort was performed under a contract with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory of Pasadena, California, which manages the OSTM/Jason 2 mission for NASA.

ATK is a premier aerospace and defense company with more than 17,000 employees in 21 states and $4.5 billion in revenue. News and information can be found on the Internet at http://www.atk.com/.

Media Contact: Investor Contact: Trina Patterson Steve Wold Phone: 801-699-0943 Phone: 952-351-3056 E-mail: trina.patterson@atk.com E-mail: steve.wold@atk.com

ATK

CONTACT: media, Trina Patterson, +1-801-699-0943,
trina.patterson@atk.com, or investors, Steve Wold, +1-952-351-3056,
steve.wold@atk.com, both of ATK

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

Warsaw Police Deploy Federal Signal's PIPS SystemAdvanced ANPR/ALPR technology continues to enable public safety and security around the world

UNIVERSITY PARK, Ill., June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Federal Signal Corporation's Safety and Security Systems Group, a leader in advancing security and well-being, today announced that the Warsaw Police have adopted Federal Signal's PIPS automated number/license plate recognition (ANPR/ALPR) technology to better enable timely and efficient traffic enforcement along strategic roadways into Warsaw, Poland. Through this collaborative effort between PHU Telsat, local network providers and PIPS Technology, more than 20 PIPS Spike ANPR/ALPR camera systems have been deployed to monitor roadways for vehicles of interest in Warsaw.

The Federal Signal PIPS intelligent transportation ALPR system is part of Federal Signal's global Public Safety Systems industry platform.

About PIPS Technology

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/
http://www.pipstechnology.com/

Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Engine Launches New Ocean-Mapping Satellite into Orbit

CANOGA PARK, Calif., June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne helped scientists better understand global warming and hurricane prediction by successfully boosting the 1,100-pound Jason 2 satellite into orbit from Vandenberg Air Force Base today. Jason 2 is onboard a United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket powered by Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne's RS-27A engine. It was the 223rd consecutive successful mission for a launch vehicle powered by the RS-27 family of engines. Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne is a United Technologies Corp. company.

The new satellite is a joint effort by NASA and the French Space Agency (CNES) to study rising sea levels and their potential link to global warming. Jason 2, also known as the Ocean Surface Topography Mission, is the third in a series of satellites to track global sea levels for climate studies. It will monitor global ocean circulation, explore the tie between oceans and the atmosphere, improve global climate predictions, and monitor events such as El Nino and ocean eddies.

"It's incredibly rewarding to know we're playing a part in better understanding issues related to global warming and severe weather patterns," said Elizabeth Jones, program manager for the RS-27. "Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne is proud to support NASA and CNES in their efforts to better understand and take care of our planet."

Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, Inc., a part of Pratt & Whitney, is a preferred provider of high-value propulsion, power, energy and innovative system solutions used in a wide variety of government and commercial applications, including the main engines for the space shuttle, Atlas and Delta launch vehicles, missile defense systems and advanced hypersonic engines.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines, space propulsion systems and industrial gas turbines. United Technologies, based in Hartford, Conn., is a diversified company providing high technology products and services to the global aerospace and building industries.

Bryan Kidder Carri Karuhn Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne 818 586-2213 818 586-4963 bryan.kidder@pwr.utc.com carri.karuhn@pwr.utc.com

Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne

CONTACT: Bryan Kidder, +1-818-586-2213, bryan.kidder@pwr.utc.com, or
Carri Karuhn, +1-818-586-4963, carri.karuhn@pwr.utc.com, both of Pratt &
Whitney Rocketdyne

Web site: http://www.pratt-whitney.com/

Metro Ethernet Forum Recognizes Verizon's Carrier Ethernet Leadership for Third Consecutive YearCompany Again Named Service Provider of the Year, Best in Business, North America

LAS VEGAS, June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon's excellence and leadership in the development, marketing and delivery of Carrier Ethernet business services has earned it top recognition by the Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) for the third consecutive year. The company has been named Carrier Ethernet Service Provider of the Year, Best in Business, North America on the strength of its global Carrier Ethernet portfolio and its continued commitment to Ethernet innovation.

"More and more, companies are recognizing the power of Ethernet for their crucial voice, video and data business applications," said Tom Roche, vice president of corporate marketing for Verizon. "This award reinforces Verizon's continued leadership in delivering end-to-end Ethernet solutions as well as access to our expansive private and public IP network services. In addition to strong enterprise-customer adoption, we're seeing Ethernet take hold in the small- to mid-sized-business marketplace as well as increasing interest as a solution for wireless carriers."

Verizon accepted the 2008 Service Provider of the Year award at an MEF-sponsored reception Wednesday (June 18) at NXTcomm 2008 in Las Vegas.

"Verizon continues to lead by example by expanding and enabling new Carrier Ethernet solutions," said MEF President Nan Chen. "The company has played an important role helping to evolve Ethernet from local and metro-area networking to a truly global wide-area network technology and perfect path to IP."

Verizon's award-winning portfolio of Ethernet services includes:

-- Metro Ethernet Services (E-LAN and EVPL) - available within 100 metro markets in the United States.

-- Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS) - available virtually anywhere in the U.S.

-- Ethernet Private Line (EPL) - available within 145 U.S. metro markets and in many locations in 21 European countries.

-- Ethernet Virtual Private Line (EVPL) - available virtually anywhere in the U.S. and in many locations in six Asia-Pacific countries and territories, as well as between the United States and six Asia-Pacific regions, and between the United States and 10 European countries.

-- Ethernet Access for Private IP and the public Internet - available virtually anywhere in the U.S., within 20 European countries, 13 countries in Asia-Pacific, and four countries in Latin America and Canada.

Customers can use Ethernet either as a stand-alone end-to-end service in the United States, Europe and Asia-Pacific regions or as a means of quickly and easily accessing either the Internet or Private IP, Verizon Business' MPLS-based, layer 3 virtual private network (VPN).

About Verizon

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

Verizon

CONTACT: Debbie Lewis of Verizon, +1-610-257-7974, or
debbie.lewis@verizon.com

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

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Harris Corporation and VBrick Combine Digital Signage and IP Computer Networks to Deliver Highly Efficient Hybrid NetworksSolution Streamlines Video for Online and Digital Signage Applications

CINCINNATI, June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation and VBrick Systems have leveraged their multimedia expertise to create a powerful, combined solution that delivers digital signage and live streaming video over various communications networks. Customers across the commercial, government and education markets now have the convenience of using one system to deliver the companies' combined digital signage and IP video streaming solutions to computer screens and digital signage displays. Harris is an international communications and information technology company, and VBrick Systems is the leader in streaming and online video systems and solutions. Their combined solution is on display at InfoComm 2008 at the Harris booth #N7119 and VBrick booth #N6841.

"Successful multichannel distribution requires a streamlined, automated media distribution workflow," said Tim Thorsteinson, president of Harris Broadcast Communications. "The combined Harris(R) InfoCaster(TM)/ VBrick(R) solution offers content owners a single point of control for delivering rich media and the critical tools to effectively and efficiently support both online and digital signage delivery models."

The VBrick video appliance and InfoCaster solution can be configured interchangeably into a network, providing a unique value proposition. The VBrick appliance provides network-friendly features such as multicast, reflecting, and HTTP encapsulation using standards-based video encoding schemes. When the VBrick appliance is combined with the Infocaster technology, the result is a single centralized digital signage system that can be used to drive displays at diverse regional, national or international locations.

The Harris and VBrick solution enables end users to enjoy:

-- Lower costs and a centralized system: The digital signage displays can be driven to thousands of client displays.

-- Interoperability: When the InfoCaster solution is used as the network interface, live video streams can be combined with other signage inputs, adding live video streams to existing deployments. This streaming digital signage channel could also conveniently appear in the VBrick EtherneTV live program guide to make access even easier.

"As the demand for both digital signage and online video communication increases, organizations will want to streamline the process with reliable solutions to help them not only capture video at the source, but also stream it live via the Internet and over digital signage networks to reach a broader audience," said Vince Graziani, chief executive officer, VBrick Systems, Inc. "Our collaboration with Harris is just one example of how VBrick is shaping the future of video."

VBrick's core product offering is the industry's leading networked video appliance. This Video Brick enables customers to capture and deliver live streaming video over any network. When combined with additional VBrick systems components and management software, the video appliance becomes the foundation an EtherneTV system. This complete video delivery system can capture, record, manage and distribute video across the enterprise.

InfoCaster systems are used for creating, scheduling, distributing, playing and reporting live video and graphics. InfoCaster manager provides the ideal way to manage video content for multiple applications, such as targeting customers over the digital signage network or providing internal corporate training and communications over the PC network, by using remote control and monitoring of groups of InfoCaster players and PC screens over the hybrid network. InfoCaster(TM) can be set to play the identical content on every screen or modified individually. InfoCaster manager uses LAN, FTP, TCP/IP network or satellite transmission to reach these wider audiences.

Harris Digital Signage(TM) solutions support the complete digital signage content delivery chain and are designed to scale from supporting small, multi-screen implementations at a single venue to enterprise implementations that encompass large numbers of venues, zones and screens. In addition to the widely used InfoCaster professional-grade graphics creation and presentation line of products, the Harris portfolio offers a full line of content management solutions for supporting creation, production, management, scheduling, distribution and reporting.

Harris Broadcast Communications offers products, systems and services that provide interoperable workflow solutions that span the entire media delivery chain. The Harris ONE(TM) approach brings together highly integrated and cost-effective products that are ideal for emerging media business models and for customers upgrading media operations to digital and high-definition services.

About VBrick Systems, Inc.

VBrick Systems is the world leader of live, online networked video solutions. Offering the most comprehensive suite of enterprise video products in the industry, VBrick provides business and organizations with robust and proven online video systems that connect people everywhere. Headquartered in Wallingford, CT, VBrick's products and services are available through industry leading value-added resellers, systems integrators and distributors. VBrick Live: See What's Next in Online Video. For more information, visit us at http://www.vbrick.com/

About Harris Corporation

Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has annual revenue of more than $5 billion and 16,000 employees -- including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications(R) products, systems, and services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at http://www.harris.com/

VBrick(R) is a registered trademark of Vbrick Systems Inc.

Harris Corporation

CONTACT: Peggy Stalhut, Marketing Communications Manager, Harris Digital
Signage, Harris Broadcast Communications, +1-631-423-4128,
peggy.stalhut@harris.com, or Dave Glidden, Vice President, Marketing
Operations, Harris Broadcast Communications, +1-513-459-3639,
david.glidden@harris.com, both of Harris Corporation; or Michael Savic of
VBrick, +1-203-303-0101, MikeS@VBrick.com, for Harris Corporation

Web site: http://www.harris.com/
http://www.vbrick.com/

High Gas Prices Drive U.S. Consumers to Find Deals on the Internet, According to comScoreThe Gasbuddy Organization, Inc. recorded a record high of 2.5 million U.S. unique visitors in May 2008 according to comScore Media Metrix

RESTON, Va., June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- comScore, Inc. , a leader in measuring the digital world, today announced that the Gasbuddy Organization, the largest web property that publishes the location of the cheapest gas prices available within local areas, recorded a record high of 2.5 million unique visitors in May 2008. Both the number of people visiting gas price resource sites and the number of people conducting Internet searches on the term "gas prices" shows a strong correlation with the price of gasoline in the U.S.

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Average U.S. gas prices have steadily increased in recent months, reaching a record high of $4.09 per gallon in the week of June 9, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. This has been mirrored by substantial gains in Web traffic to the GasBuddy Organization (as shown in the chart available at http://www.comscore.com/blog/gasbuddy.png).

Not surprisingly, the top-performing search terms in generating traffic to GasBuddy in April 2008 were phrases that included the words "gas prices," according to comScore Marketer, a new search marketing intelligence tool. In total, nearly 1 million people conducted 1.73 million searches for phrases including "gas prices" during the month, representing an increase of 175 percent versus year ago.

When average gas prices increased 10 percent from October to November -- the largest monthly increase by percentage in the last year -- many consumers used search engines to find deals on gasoline. GasBuddy was the primary beneficiary of these searches, with 37 percent of the all searches for "gas prices" resulting in a click-thru to a GasBuddy site, driving 640,000 visits to the property during the month.

The analysis of the correlation between average U.S. gas prices and the number of searches on "gas prices" can be found on the comScore Voices blog at: http://www.comscore.com/blog/gas_prices_searches.png.

About comScore

comScore, Inc. is a global leader in measuring the digital world. For more information, please visit http://www.comscore.com/boilerplate.

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CONTACT: Andrew Lipsman of comScore, Inc., +1-312-775-6510,
press@comscore.com

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

Wales, Massachusetts Residents to Benefit from Verizon Wireless Network ExpansionInvesting to Stay Ahead of Growing Demand for Wireless Voice, Multimedia and Internet Access

WALES, Mass., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Hampden County, Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site. The new site increases wireless voice and data coverage and capacity along Stafford Road in Wales, Massachusetts, as well as the surrounding area.

Verizon Wireless has invested more than $45 billion since it was formed to increase the coverage and capacity of its national network and to add new services like BroadbandAccess and V CAST. Regionally the company has invested nearly $2.2 billion into its New England network, including over $292 million in 2007 alone. As a result of these investments, every Verizon Wireless cell site in New England offers wireless broadband connectivity.

BroadbandAccess offers computer users the nation's most reliable high-speed wireless mobile broadband network, operating at average upload speeds between 500 and 800 kbps, and download speeds between 600 kbps and 1.4 mbps over Verizon Wireless' BroadbandAccess with EV-DO Revision A network. V CAST brings video clips of TV shows, music on demand and other multimedia services to wireless phones.

Strong demand for Verizon Wireless services continued during the first quarter of 2008 as the company added 1.5 million net new customers and, for the fourteenth consecutive quarter, reported the lowest customer turnover (highest customer loyalty) rate in the wireless industry.

The company's 'nation's most reliable wireless network' reputation is based on network studies performed by real-life test men and test women throughout the country who inspired the "can you hear me now" national advertising campaign. Nationally, these test men and women drive nearly 100 specially equipped vehicles almost 1 million miles annually on Interstate, U.S. and state highways as well as major roads and surface streets in high-population areas, based upon U.S. Census counts, to confirm that voice calls and data connections are successful on the first attempt and stay connected. Vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than three million voice call attempts and more than 16 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless' network and the networks of other carriers.

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: Michael Murphy of Verizon Wireless, +1-781-932-1213; or Marcia
Simon of Thomson Communications for Verizon Wireless, +1-860-399-0191

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

Siemens PLM Software Sponsored Race Teams Bring Home Milestone WinsJoe Gibbs Racing's Joey Logano Wins the Meijer 300; Becomes Youngest Winner in Nationwide Series HistoryHendrick Motorsports' Dale Earnhardt Jr. Wins NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Michigan; First Win With Hendrick Motorsports

PLANO, Texas, June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division and a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, today announced that Siemens PLM Software-sponsored Joe Gibbs Racing(R) and Hendrick Motorsports -- whose cars are developed with the help of Siemens PLM Software technology -- notched milestone NASCAR(R) wins.

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Joe Gibbs Racing's Joey Logano cruised to victory in the Meijer 300 at Kentucky Speedway in his third series start. Logano, at 18 years, 21 days old became the youngest driver in history to win a NASCAR Nationwide Series event.

Hendrick Motorsports' Dale Earnhardt Jr., currently ranked third in the NASCAR Sprint Cup(R) Series standings, won the Lifelock 400 at Michigan International Speedway. This was Earnhardt's 18th career win and his first with Hendrick Motorsports.

"Siemens PLM Software congratulates the race teams and drivers on their milestone wins," said Dave Shirk, executive vice president of Global Marketing for Siemens PLM Software. "Siemens PLM Software is proud of our relationship with the racing teams and along with our customers is pleased to know that our solutions help the teams succeed."

A Tradition of Technology and Tracks

Siemens PLM Software has a long tradition of providing NX(TM) software, Siemens' comprehensive digital product development solution, and Teamcenter(R) software, Siemens' digital lifecycle management solution and the world's most widely used PLM portfolio, through racing sponsorships. Hendrick Motorsports, winner of the 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2006 and 2007 NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship; Joe Gibbs Racing, winner of the 2000, 2002 and 2005 NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship; Roush Fenway Racing, winner of the 2003 and 2004 NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship; and Andretti Green Racing, winner of the 2004, 2005 and 2007 Indy Racing League(R) (IRL) IndyCar(R) Series Championship; have been using Siemens PLM Software for many years to help develop their cars and improve their performance on the race track. KB Racing, winner of the 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 National Hot Rod Association(R) (NHRA(R)) Pro Stock Championship, began using Siemens PLM Software technology in 2005, and the Renault(R) F1 Team, winner of the 2005 Formula One Drivers and Constructors Championships, established a partnership in 2004 using Tecnomatix(R) software, Siemens PLM Software's best-in-class digital manufacturing solution.

About Joe Gibbs Racing:

Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) is one of the premier organizations in NASCAR, currently fielding three NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams, two NASCAR Nationwide Series teams and a driver development program. Its driver lineup consists of Tony Stewart, Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch in the Sprint Cup Series; Stewart, Hamlin, Busch and Joey Logano in the Nationwide Series; and Marc Davis in the NASCAR Camping World Series East. Based in Huntersville, N.C., and owned by Joe Gibbs -- a three-time Super Bowl winner as head coach of the Washington Redskins and a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame -- JGR has competed in NASCAR since 1992, winning three Cup Series championships and 80 NASCAR races, including three Brickyard 400s and the 1993 Daytona 500.

About Siemens PLM Software

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

About the Siemens Industry Automation Division

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

Note: Siemens and the Siemens logo are registered trademarks of Siemens AG. NX, Teamcenter and Tecnomatix are trademarks or registered trademarks of Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and in other countries. Indy Racing League, IRL and IndyCar are trademarks or registered marks of Brickyard Trademarks Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and in other countries. NASCAR is a trademark or registered mark of National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and in other countries. All other trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks belong to their respective holders.

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CONTACT: Salim Rahimi of Siemens, +1-972-987-3206,
salim.rahimi@siemens.com

Web site: http://www.siemens.com/plm
http://www.automation.siemens.com/

Hurray! President, Chief Operating Officer and Acting Chief Financial Officer Sean Wang to Resign

BEIJING, June 20 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Hurray! Holding Co., Ltd. , a leader in artist development, music production and wireless music distribution and other wireless value-added services in China, today announced that its President, Chief Operating Officer, and acting Chief Financial Officer Sean Wang will, effective June 20, 2008, resign from his position as President, Chief Operating Officer, and acting Chief Financial Officer of the company. Following his resignation, Ms. Xiaoqing Guo, currently Vice President and Financial Controller of the company, will assume the role of acting Chief Financial Officer of the company.

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"Sean Wang has contributed significantly to help us execute our strategy to become a leading entertainment content production and distribution house in China. I wish him well in his future endeavors," remarked QD Wang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the company.

"I thank QD Wang and the board for entrusting me with these vital responsibilities, and moving forward, I am confident that Hurray! will achieve further success to become a leading entertainment content production and distribution house in China," commented Sean Wang.

About Hurray! Holding Co., Ltd.

Hurray! is a leader in artist development, music production and offline distribution in China through its record labels Huayi Brothers Music, Freeland Music, New Run Entertainment, and Secular Bird. The Company, through (Fly Songs), also organizes concerts and other music events in China.

Hurray! is also a leading online distributor of music and music-related products such as ringtones, ringbacktones, and truetones to mobile users in China through the full range of wireless value-added services platforms over mobile networks and through the internet.

The Company also provides a wide range of other wireless value-added services to mobile users in China, including games, pictures and animation, community, and other media and entertainment services.

Forward-looking Statements

This press release contains statements of a forward-looking nature. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these forward- looking statements by terminology such as "will," "expects," "believes" and similar statements. The accuracy of these statements may be impacted by a number of business risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or anticipated, including risks related to: continued competitive pressures in China's wireless value-added services market; changes in technology and consumer demand in this market; the risk that Hurray! may not be able to control its expenses in future periods; Hurray!'s ability to succeed in the music development, production and distribution business, with which it has only limited experience; changes in the policies of the mobile operators in China or the laws governing wireless value-added services; the state of Hurray!'s relationships with China's mobile operators and the risk that Hurray! may be subject to further sanctions and penalties from them in future periods; and other risks outlined in Hurray!'s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its registration statement on Form F-1, as amended. Hurray! does not undertake any obligation to update this forward-looking information, except as required under applicable law.

For more information, please contact: Christina Low F.S. Investor Relations Officer Tel: +86-10-8455-5566 x5532 Email: IR@hurray.com.cn

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CONTACT: Christina Low F.S., Investor Relations Officer, +86-10-8455-
5566 x5532, or IR@hurray.com.cn

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

AT&T Rocks as the Presenting Sponsor of Vans Warped Tour '08Concert Includes a Host of Onsite Activities for FansSupport Military Families by Recycling a Used Cell Phone During the Tour

SAN ANTONIO, June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Want to get connected with 100 bands in 42 U.S. cities as part of the longest running touring music festival in the country? AT&T Inc. announced its encore performance as the presenting sponsor of Vans Warped Tour 2008, which kicks off today in Pomona, Calif. The popular summer music tour offers AT&T a chance to interact with music lovers and provide special VIP services to its wireless customers. Additionally, to support the Warped Tour's Eco-Initiative, AT&T is encouraging all concert-goers to donate their used cell phones to support the Cell Phones for Soldiers program.

"Our sponsorship of Warped Tour 2008 enables us to offer a total mobile experience for our customers," said Patrick Burns, executive director, national marketing, AT&T's wireless unit. "From receiving localized concert information on their handsets, to being able to text in to receive exclusive backstage access to meet featured bands, AT&T customers will enjoy a unique mobile Warped Tour experience -- before, during and after the tour."

AT&T Signing Stage

AT&T is granting all concert visitors access to the AT&T Signing Stage. The AT&T Signing Stage is where featured Warped Tour bands will hold hour long meet-and-greet autograph sessions with fans. The AT&T Signing Stage featured bands include Angels & Airwaves, We The Kings, Cobra Starship, Everytime I Die, and All Time Low. In addition to receiving autographs of the featured artists, fans will receive an exclusive Warped Tour poster created by artist Oliver Peck to commemorate the tour.

AT&T Backstage Acoustic Performances

In addition to the regular concert performances, AT&T will sponsor six 30-minute acoustic sets at select concert cities -- Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Antonio and San Francisco. AT&T customers who win access backstage to these performances will be treated to a special up-close-and-personal mini concert by two featured bands, as well as a chance to mingle with the artists and receive autographs. For more details, visit http://mobile.warpedtour.com/.

AT&T Drop Inn

At the concert, AT&T customers can visit the AT&T Drop Inn area where there will be a series of interactive kiosks such as:

* Mobile Framerz -- This cool mobile application allows you to use your AT&T mobile phone to upload your favorite photo, mash it into a fun novelty frame, and send to your family and friends as a multimedia message. There are a variety of frames to choose from including a special Warped Tour frame. Demo phones, courtesy of Motorola, will be available on site so fans can snap a photo, frame it and then share.

* Guitar Hero Mobile -- At the AT&T Drop Inn, concert visitors can rock out anytime, anywhere with this rhythm-based mobile game that stays true to the original. AT&T will sponsor daily competitions at the Drop Inn to determine the best Guitar Hero Mobile performance.

* Make-Ur-Tones -- Want to personalize your mobile experience? Customers can create their own ringtones directly on their cell phones by downloading an actual music track and then isolating their favorite portion of the song into a 30-second ringtone.

* There will also be opportunities for visitors to learn more about some of AT&T's products and services, such as Video Share, and Instant Messaging.

AT&T Supports Cell Phones for Soldiers

The Cell Phones for Soldiers program uses funds from recycled cell phones to buy prepaid phone cards for active duty military members to help connect them with their families. AT&T will have a drop box at the AT&T Drop Inn area for concert-goers to recycle used cell phones to support this worth-while program. As an incentive, everyone who donates a used cell phone at the concert for recycling -- regardless of carrier -- will receive a complimentary Warped Tour-themed gift from AT&T. For more information on Cell Phones for Soldiers, visit http://www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com/.

AT&T Reverse Daycare

AT&T will once again sponsor the Reverse Daycare tent, which offers kids a safe place to drop off parents who accompany them to the concert. While the kids are rocking out to their favorite bands, parents can mingle in an air- conditioned tent and try out some of AT&T latest products and services, like Smart Limits, as well as simply relax, watch movies, and enjoy a cool beverage.

Warped Tour Radio

Warped Tour Radio sponsored by AT&T is a new feature on http://mobile.warpedtour.com/ accessible to fans when visiting the AT&T mobile section on the site. Warped Tour Radio will feature an audio player which will stream full-length songs of the 2008 Warped Tour Bands, which will be available for purchase. AT&T customers will also be able to purchase ringtones and Answer Tones of the Warped Tour songs, which will also be sold in AT&T's MEdia Mall and Answer Tones store.

The Warped Tour Radio will also provide details on the AT&T Gas Up Giveaway -- a unique contest that offers fans a chance to show support for their favorite Warped bands. By downloading mobile content of their favorite Warped Tour bands, AT&T fans can help their favorite bands earn gas money to get to the next Warped Tour stop. For more details, visit http://mobile.warpedtour.com/.

Warped Tour Text Alerts

To keep up with all of the daily activities and performances at the Warped Tour, AT&T is offering customers the opportunity to opt-in to receive localized concert information, such as band line-ups, autograph session schedules and other exclusive offers, including contests, via text messages. To opt-in prior to the tour arriving in their city, customers can text WT to 96789. To receive mobile alerts the day of the concert, text WARPED to 96789. Customers can also sign up to receive alerts for their particular city at http://mobile.warpedtour.com/.

About AT&T

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

Note: This AT&T news release and other announcements are available as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. For more information, please review this announcement in the AT&T newsroom at http://www.att.com/newsroom.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Kelleigh Beal of AT&T Inc., +1-404-236-6322,
kelleigh.beal@att.com

Web site: http://www.att.com/
http://mobile.warpedtour.com/
http://www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com/

uKarma Corporation Commences International Distribution Agreement With Northern Response for its Xflowsion DVD SeriesNorthern Response to start selling Xflowsion at the Electronic Home Shopping Conference in Monte Carlo, Monaco

LOS ANGELES, June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- uKarma Corporation (OTC Bulleting Board: UKMA), a lifestyle multimedia and consumer products company focused on health, wellness and personal development, announced today that its exclusive international distributor, Northern Response (International), Ltd., will begin international sales of uKarma's innovative Xflowsion DVD series at the Electronic Home Shopping Conference being held from June 22 through June 24, 2008 in Monte Carlo, Monaco.

Xflowsion (http://www.xflowsion.com/), with its revolutionary Triple Training(R), is the only exercise program that efficiently and effectively combines the best elements of three proven workouts: martial arts, power yoga, and dance, into one convenient and fun workout to produce jaw-dropping results from head to toe, inside and out. Xflowsion is unlike any fitness DVD available as it was filmed in gorgeous high definition with 5.1 surround sound and has a live rocking band, making you feel like you're at a concert and a party while working out. This attention to detail and entertainment value, along with the dynamic and inspiring personality of Eric Paskel, keeps you from getting bored and makes working out fun.

"We are excited to work with Northern Response on launching our Xflowsion DVD series internationally" said Bill Glaser, CEO of uKarma Corp. "Xflowsion will be distributed in up to 90 countries by a company responsible for some of the most successful lifestyle DVD sales around the world. We expect Northern Response to use their distribution channels to dramatically grow our international sales."

"There is a real energy and sense of fun to this workout," said David Baldassi of Northern Response. "Consumers love new fitness routines that change up workouts and offer new challenges and Xflowsion delivers! We anticipate the Xflowsion buzz will grow very quickly in the DRTV (Direct Response Television) industry and expect banner sales globally."

Under an exclusive distribution agreement, Northern Response will have the right and license to broadcast the Xflowsion infomercial produced by uKarma, and a non-exclusive right to use certain of the its trademarks and market, distribute, and sub-license the infomercial and trademarks worldwide, except for the United States and its territories, commonwealths, and possessions. uKarma also granted to Northern Response exclusive rights to market, distribute, and sub-license certain of its video and audio programs in the assigned territory, in any physical home video format through all distribution channels excluding the Internet.

About uKarma Corporation

uKarma Corporation is a healthy lifestyle multimedia and consumer products and services company. uKarma's mission is to enrich peoples' lives through the creation of exceptional DVDs, books, CDs, and other proprietary products and services designed to reduce stress, encourage weight loss, build fitness, improve nutrition, enhance relationships, be environmentally friendly and educate for lifelong results. uKarma is positioning itself to become a comprehensive resource for the tools and information needed to regain control of one's life and then continually take it to higher levels of exploration, achievement, success and satisfaction. For all of your healthy living pursuits, we aspire to be All U Need(TM)

About Northern Response (International) Ltd.

Located in Toronto, Canada, Northern Response specializes in the distribution of infomercials, DRTV spots, and retail products. Northern Response is the largest distributor of infomercials in Canada and one of the largest international syndicators of DRTV programming in the world with distribution to over 90 countries. Since 1984, Northern Response has handled campaign distribution for over 1,000 infomercials, DRTV spots, print and retail products.

uKarma Corporation

CONTACT: Xflowsion international distribution opportunities, Barb Allan,
ext. 316, or Nicole Ali, ext. 322, both of Northern Response (International)
Ltd., +1-416-261-6699; Press inquiries about Xflowsion, The Rose Group Public
Relations, +1-310-280-3710; Investor Relations inquiries about uKarma Corp.,
Craig Kulman of Kulman IR, LLC, +1-305-761-5631

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

China Unicom Announces Filing of Form 20-F with SEC

HONG KONG, June 20 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- China Unicom Limited (HKSE: 0762; NYSE: CHU) (''China Unicom'' or ''the Company'') today announced that the Company has filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the ''SEC'') its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2007 (the ''2007 20-F"). The 2007 20-F is available at the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov/ and the Company's website at http://www.chinaunicom.com.hk/en/investor/annual/2007.html .

Hard copies of the Company's complete audited financial statements may be obtained upon request, free of charge, by contacting:

Mr. Sydney Zhang and Ms. Frances Leung, Investor Relations Department Tel: 852-2126 2018 Fax: 852-2126 2016 Email: IR@chinaunicom.com.hk Address: 75/F, The Center, 99 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong.

China Unicom is an integrated telecommunications operator, offering a comprehensive range of telecommunications services, including cellular (both GSM and CDMA), international and domestic long distance, data and Internet services in the People's Republic of China.

For press enquiries, please contact: Ms. Sophia Tso at China Unicom Limited Tel: +852-2121-3212 Fax: +852-2121-3232 Email: sophiatso@chinaunicom.com.hk

China Unicom Limited

CONTACT: Ms. Sophia Tso at China Unicom Limited, +852-2121-3212, or fax,
+852-2121-3232, or sophiatso@chinaunicom.com.hk

Web Site: http://www.sec.gov/
http://www.chinaunicom.com.hk/en/investor/annual/2007.html

AltiGen Adds Metropark Communications to Growing Reseller Network- Conference Bridge and Call Center Functionality Streamline Customers' Phone Systems -

FREMONT, Calif., June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AltiGen(R) Communications, Inc. , a leading provider of VoIP business phone systems and Unified Communications solutions for small-to-medium businesses (SMBs), announced Metropark Communications, Inc., a multi-location reseller of communications services in St. Louis, is offering AltiGen's products to its customers. Metropark chose to offer AltiGen's products based on their robust feature set, ease of installation and use, as well as lower cost.

Matthew Woolley, Metropark's vice president of sales and marketing, stated: "AltiGen's phone system includes call center functionality and conferencing in one box. The single server delivers software-based features, a significant improvement over older hardware-based phone systems. Our customers can install exactly the applications they require today, with the flexibility to add features as they grow. We can easily and cost-effectively add new modules via software updates. AltiGen's advanced solutions for Customer Service Centers, including Technical Support, Sales and Marketing, Outbound Telemarketing and more, offer our customers the capabilities of a much bigger phone system, but with a small system's total cost of ownership."

"Our customers are looking for a way to cut conference call service expenses," Woolley continued. "AltiGen's VoIP Audio Conference Bridge offers a next-generation audio conference solution that eliminates expensive audio services. Its intuitive interface makes it easy to schedule conferences, manage participants and email conference invites, saving time and thereby boosting employee productivity for the company. In addition, the Call Center capabilities enable employees to work remotely using AltiGen's VoIP call routing and mobility capabilities. AltiGen has been very responsive and is a reliable, service-oriented partner."

Jeff Kays, vice president of business development of AltiGen, said, "Growing our reseller channel is a key component of our growth plan and Metropark enhances our coverage in the Midwest. We look forward to supporting Metropark and its customers."

About AltiGen Communications

AltiGen Communications, Inc. is a leading provider of VoIP business phone systems and Microsoft-based Unified Communications solutions for small-to-medium businesses (SMBs), including companies with multiple distributed locations, branch offices and call centers. AltiGen's scalable, integrated, and easy to manage all-in-one unified communications solutions enable an array of applications like standards based SIP VoIP phones and servers, unified messaging, voicemail, call recording, conferencing, call activity reporting and mobility solutions that leverage both the Internet and the public telephone network to take advantage of the convergence of voice and data communications. AltiGen's systems are designed with an open architecture and are built on an industry standard platform. This adherence to widely used standards allows products to integrate with and leverage the existing technology investment of partners and customers. For more information, call 1-888-ALTIGEN or visit the web site at http://www.altigen.com/.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including, without limitation, statements regarding the continued market acceptance of our Voice over IP telephone systems, and AltiGen's ability to enhance and expand our value added reseller channel. These statements reflect management's current expectation. However, actual results could differ materially as a result of unknown risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to, risks related to AltiGen's limited operating history. For a more detailed description of these and other risks and uncertainties affecting AltiGen's performance, please refer to AltiGen's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007 and all subsequent current reports on Form 8-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to AltiGen as of the date hereof and AltiGen assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

AltiGen Communications, Inc.

CONTACT: Niel Levonius, Sr. Product Marketing Manager of AltiGen
Communications, Inc., +1-510-252-9712, ext. 415, nlevonius@altigen.com; or
Investor Relations, Christiane Pelz of Lippert | Heilshorn & Associates,
+1-415-433-3777, ext. 110, cpelz@lhai.com, for AltiGen Communications, Inc.

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

Pixelplus Obtains A Complete Victory in the Seoul Central District Court on the Disputed Process Patents Claimed by MagnaChip

SEOUL, South Korea, June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pixelplus Co., Ltd. , a fabless semiconductor company in Korea that designs, develops, and markets CMOS image sensors for various consumer electronics applications, today announced that the Company obtained a completely positive ruling in the patent infringement proceedings from the Seoul Central District Court on three disputed process patents claimed by MagnaChip Semiconductor ("MagnaChip").

Given and including this favorable decision, since April 2006, Pixelplus has obtained completely positive rulings or results in the patent infringement proceedings on all of the seven disputed patents claimed by MagnaChip in Seoul Central District Court. Separately, in March 2008, Pixelplus obtained a completely favorable ruling in the patent infringement proceedings on the disputed color filter patent claimed by MagnaChip in Seoul High Court.

About Pixelplus Co., Ltd.

Pixelplus is a South Korea-based developer of high-performance, high-resolution, and cost-effective CMOS image sensors for use primarily in mobile camera phones. In addition to mobile phones, Pixelplus provides CMOS image sensors and SoC solutions for use in webcams and notebook embedded cameras, toys and games, and security and surveillance system applications.

As a fabless semiconductor company, Pixelplus is focused on creating proprietary design technologies to develop CMOS image sensors with sharp, colorful and enhanced image quality, size efficiency, and low power consumption.

Contact: Shane Y. Hong Pixelplus Co., Ltd. 6th Floor, Gyeonggi R&DB Center 906-5 Iui-dong, Yeongtong-gu Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, 443-766 Republic of Korea +82-31-888-5300 OR Taylor Rafferty: London - Emilia Whitbread at +44 (0) 20 7614 2900 New York - Jessica McCormick at +1 212 889 4350 Tokyo - Jason Wagers at +81 (0) 3 3221 9513 E-mail pixelplus@taylor-rafferty.com

Pixelplus Co., Ltd.

CONTACT: Shane Y. Hong of Pixelplus Co., Ltd., +82-31-888-5300; or
London, Emilia Whitbread, +44-(0)-20-7614-2900, New York, Jessica McCormick,
+1-212-889-4350, Tokyo, Jason Wagers, +81-(0)-3-3221-9513,
pixelplus@taylor-rafferty.com, all of Taylor Rafferty for Pixelplus Co., Ltd.

CCID Consulting Analyzes China's Automobile Electronics Market

BEIJING, June 20 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- CCID Consulting, China's leading research, consulting and IT outsourcing service provider, and the first Chinese consulting firm listed in Hong Kong (HKSE: 8235.HK), recently released its article on China's automobile electronics market.

Automobile Industry Developing Rapidly

China's automobile industry developed rapidly in 2007. Auto production kept increasing, reaching nearly 9 million, up 22.6% over 2006.

Table 1. The Output and Growth of China's Automobile, 2004-2007 2004 2005 2006 2007 Automobile Output (10,000 Sets) 507.4 609.4 728.0 888.2 Growth Rate 14.2% 20.1% 19.5% 22.0% Source: CCID Consulting, Jan. 2008

The market share of domestic automobiles reached 54.3% in 2007. Rapidly growing demand was the main driving force for the development of the automobile market. Increasing purchasing ability from private consumers will continue the rapid growth of the automobile market.

Table 2. China's Car Output and Market Share, 2004-2007 2004 2005 2006 2007 Car Output (10,000 Sets) 237.5 293.5 383.2 482.2 Share 46.8% 48.2% 52.6% 54.3% Source: CCID Consulting, Jan. 2008 Automobile Electronics Market Growing Quickly

China's automobile electronics market is growing quickly due to the rapid development of the automobile industry and automobile products upgrading. The sales revenue of the automobile electronics market reached 121.57 billion Yuan, up more than 40% over 2006.

Figure 1. Size and Growth of China's Auto Electronics Market, 2003-2007 http://www.ccidconsulting.com/upload/13267.jpg Source: CCID Consulting, Jan. 2008 The characteristics of China's automobile electronics market 1. Popularization of Existing Products Being the Main Driving Force

More than a half of domestic cars, SUVs, MPVs have installed gearboxes, and more than 90% of cars are equipped with safety airbags. In addition, demands on vehicle body and vehicular electronics keep increasing. Popularization of such automobile electronics is the main driving force behind rapid market growth.

2. Proportion of Automobile Electronics in Total Cost Increasing

The electronics equipping proportion of domestic middle-end cars has approached advanced international levels. For example, JAC is releasing a car with a price of 120 thousand Yuan, which is equipped with almost all automobile electronics.

3. Popularization of Automobile Electronics Benefiting from Mature Products and Technologies

Popularization of automobile electronics depends on market demand. Hence, popularization of automobile electronics is benefiting from mature products and technologies.

In the application structure, power control and chassis control & safety systems are the main automobile electronics, taking a share of 31.7% and 27.0%, respectively. Besides, the market share of onboard electronics has increased due to the popularization of audio products and portable GPS products.

Figure 2. The Application Structure of China's Automobile Electronics Market in 2007

http://www.ccidconsulting.com/upload/13268.jpg Source: CCID Consulting, Jan. 2008

In products structure, EMS still takes the largest market share, although it has been decreasing in recent years. The market share of ABS and safety airbag products and audio products has also decreased slightly. The market share of the rest of automobile electronics has kept increasing, taking a market share of nearly 20%.

Figure 3. Products Structure of China's Automobile Electronics Market http://www.ccidconsulting.com/upload/13269.jpg Source: CCID Consulting, Jan. 2008

Domestic Automobile Electronics Industry Rising, and Supply and Demand Tending to be Balanced

China's automobile electronics industry has shown following features in recent years:

1. Industry transfer synchronizes with development of the domestic automobile industry, and the share of domestic automobile electronics keeps increasing. Abroad automobile brands begin to adjust the supply chain of automobile parts, components, and electronics to meet the request of localization. Besides, automobile manufacturers need more local providers to reduce costs due to a more competitive market. The share of domestic automobile electronics in domestic automobiles keeps increasing, especially for brands such as Volkswagen, GE, Toyota, Honda, and other brands that enter China's market earlier.

2. Some automobile electronics tend to be export oriented. China's automobile electronics industry started relatively late. However, some automobile electronics, such as audios, air conditioning, car security, portable GPS, and other products with lower technology levels develop rapidly, along with the development of the domestic automobile manufacturers. The sales revenue of car audios, GPS, and securities reached 12 million, 8 million, and 11 million, respectively. It is possible China will be one of the main automobile electronics production bases in the near future.

About CCID Consulting

CCID Consulting Co., Ltd. (hereinafter known as CCID Consulting), the first Chinese consulting firm listed in the Growth Enterprise Market of the Stock Exchange (GEM) of Hong Kong (stock code: 8235.HK), is directly affiliated with China Center for Information Industry Development (hereinafter known as CCID Group). Headquartered in Beijing, CCID Consulting has so far set up branch offices in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Wuhan and Chengdu, with over 300 professional consultants after many years of development. The company's business scope has covered over 200 large and medium-sized cities in China.

Based on major areas of competitiveness: industrial resources, information technology and data channels, CCID Consulting provides customers with public policy establishment, industry competitiveness upgrading, development strategy and planning, marketing strategy and research, HR management, IT programming and management. CCID Consulting's customers range from industrial users in electronics, telecommunications, energy, finance, automobile, to government departments at all levels and diversified industrial parks. CCID Consulting commits itself to becoming the No. 1 advisor for enterprise management, the No. 1 consultancy for government decisions and the No. 1 brand for informatization consulting.

For more information, please contact: Cynthia Liu Coordinating Manager CCID Consulting Co., Ltd. Tel: +86-10-8855-9080 Email: liuyan@ccidconsulting.com

CCID Consulting Co., Ltd.

CONTACT: Cynthia Liu, Coordinating Manager of CCID Consulting Co., Ltd.,
+86-10-8855-9080, or liuyan@ccidconsulting.com

Web site: http://www.ccidconsulting.com/upload/13267.jpg
http://www.ccidconsulting.com/upload/13268.jpg
http://www.ccidconsulting.com/upload/13269.jpg

Using Mediasite to Enhance Student Performance: Findings From Penn State Hershey Medical Center

MADISON, Wis., June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sonic Foundry, Inc. , the recognized market leader for rich media webcasting and knowledge management, will host a webinar featuring Dr. Russ Scaduto from Penn State Hershey Medical Center.

Med-students: enthusiastic, ambitious, successful and adaptable, they're also expected to have an unprecedented amount of information at their fingertips. Dr. Russ Scaduto, Director of Education Technology for the Penn State College of Medicine and the Milton Hershey Medical Center, says lecture capture via Mediasite, with its anytime, anywhere access to information, helps the students become masters of time-management and enhance their performance. Join Dr. Scaduto for this webinar as he demonstrates how, in the span of one academic year, a leading academic health center built an educational-technology infrastructure around Mediasite that significantly impacted student learning.

The presentation will include: -- Student performance data, showing correlations between use of Mediasite-recorded lectures and student performance -- A description of how Mediasite recordings are used daily by medical students -- Best practices adopted at Penn State Hershey for using Mediasite to transform lectures into enduring educational assets, including podcasts and rich media webcasts Featured presenter:

Dr. Russ Scaduto, Director of Education Technology, is the strategic planner for using technology in education for Penn State Hershey. He oversees the video conferencing and webcasting facilities and, along with his technical team, maintains the A/V and computer systems used in conference and training rooms throughout the Hershey campus. Dr. Scaduto holds a Masters degree in Physiology and a Doctorate in Biochemistry and has published numerous research articles. As an Associate Professor of Cellular and Molecular Physiology, he also teaches in the medical school curriculum.

Moderator: Sean Brown, VP of Education, Sonic Foundry When: Live webinar Tuesday, June 24 at 11 a.m. Central. Also available on demand. Where: To register for this complimentary online webinar, visit: http://www.sonicfoundry.com/register. About Sonic Foundry(R), Inc.

Founded in 1991, Sonic Foundry is the recognized market leader for rich media webcasting and knowledge management, providing education and training solutions and services that link an information-driven world. Based in Madison, Wisconsin, the company has received numerous awards including the 2007 Frost & Sullivan Global Market Leadership Award, Ziff Davis Media's Baseline Magazine's sixth fastest-growing software company with sales under $150 million and Deloitte's Technology Fast 500. Named a Bersin & Associates 2007 Learning Leader, Sonic Foundry's webcasting and knowledge management solutions are trusted by education institutions, Fortune 500 companies and government agencies for a variety of critical communication needs. Sonic Foundry is changing the way organizations communicate via the web and how people around the globe receive vital information needed for education, business, professional advancement and safety. Product and service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of Sonic Foundry, Inc. or their respective owners.

Sonic Foundry, Inc.

CONTACT: Tammy Kramer of Sonic Foundry, Inc., +1-608-237-8592,
tammyk@sonicfoundry.com

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

Morris County Resident Named Verizon Wireless HopeLine(R) ScholarRutgers University's Center on Violence Against Women & Children Awards First HopeLine Scholarships to Graduate Students Assisting Victims of Domestic Violence

MORRISTOWN, N.J., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Pompton Plains resident Kristin Dunne recently completed studies at Rutgers University School of Social Work where she was named one of three 2008 Verizon Wireless HopeLine(R) Scholars.

Funded by a $100,000 Verizon Wireless grant, the Verizon Wireless HopeLine Scholarship Fund was created in conjunction with the Center on Violence Against Women & Children, to recognize outstanding Rutgers University graduate students enrolled in the Master of Social Work (MSW) specialization on violence against women and children, the first such program in the country. Income generated by the endowment will be used to award scholarships, annually, to at least three students.

Dunne received the award for her research on "Why groups are a good intervention for abused women" and her field experience providing individual and group counseling to children and families at Jersey Battered Women's Service Community Counseling program. She joined fellow scholarship recipients and Rutgers School of Social Work leaders last month at the Verizon Wireless HopeLine Scholars Colloquium in New Brunswick to present the results of her semester-long research.

Rutgers School of Social Work is one of the largest social work programs in the country. This groundbreaking scholarship on violence against women and children will help prepare future social work professionals to work as executives or advocates in domestic violence and sexual assault organizations nationwide.

"We are thrilled that Kristin is one of our first ever MSW students to receive this scholarship," said Judy Postmus, director of the Center on Violence against Women & Children at Rutgers School of Social Work. "She will set the standard for other students to learn about and work with survivors of physical and sexual violence."

The Verizon Wireless donation was made possible through the company's HopeLine phone recycling program, which collects no-longer-used wireless phones at its Communications Stores throughout New Jersey and nationwide. The phones are refurbished, recycled or sold and the proceeds are used to provide wireless phones and cash grants to local shelters and non-profit organizations that focus on domestic violence prevention and awareness. Phones that cannot be refurbished are disposed of in an environmentally sound manner.

Verizon Wireless was the first wireless carrier in the nation to collect and recycle old cell phones and has done so since January 1999, first in New Jersey and then across the U.S. Nationally, the HopeLine program has collected more than 4.5 million wireless phones and given nearly $5 million in cash grants to domestic violence prevention organizations.

In addition to a successful phone recycling program and funding for non-profit domestic violence prevention organizations, HopeLine includes free wireless service and voice mailboxes for survivors, community and corporate awareness initiatives, and a bilingual "Invest in Yourself" program designed to help survivors re-enter the workforce.

HopeLine phone donations also are accepted at all Verizon Wireless Communications Stores in New Jersey and across the nation. For store locations and additional information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/hopeline.

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 .

About Rutgers University, School of Social Work and the Center on Violence Against Women & Children

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is the premier public university of New Jersey and one of the oldest and most highly regarded institutions of higher education in the nation. With nearly 50,000 students and over 9,000 faculty and staff on its three campuses in Camden, Newark, and New Brunswick, Rutgers is a vibrant academic community committed to the highest standards of teaching, research, and service. Established in 1954, the School of Social Work has a distinguished record of instruction, research, and public service. Classes were first offered during the Depression to meet the state's need for social workers. Today, the school offers undergraduate and graduate-professional degree programs, holds classes on Rutgers' three regional campuses, and is affiliated with more than 800 social service agencies throughout the New Jersey/New York metropolitan area. The mission of the Center on Violence against Women & Children is to strive to eliminate physical, sexual, and other forms of violence against women and children and the power imbalances that permit them. This mission will be accomplished through the use of a collaborative approach that focuses on multidisciplinary research, education, and training that impacts communities and policy in New Jersey, the U.S., and throughout the world. The Center on Violence against Women & Children is part of Rutgers University, School of Social Work, and the Institute for Families. For more information, please visit http://vawc.rutgers.edu/

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: David Samberg, Verizon Wireless, +1-845-365-7212,
david.samberg@verizonwireless.com; Carl Blesch, Rutgers University,
+1-732-932-7084 x616, cblesch@ur.rutgers.edu

Web site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
http://vawc.rutgers.edu/
http://www.verizonwireless.com/hopeline