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US Dataworks, Inc. Announces Conference Call for Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Year End Financial Results

HOUSTON, June 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- US Dataworks, Inc. , a leading innovator of payment processing solutions, announced today it will report its fiscal fourth quarter and year end financial results ended March 31, 2008 on Monday, June 30, 2008, before the financial markets open. The announcement will be followed by a conference call at 11:00 AM EDT with the investment community, featuring Charles E. Ramey, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of US Dataworks, Inc.

Interested parties may participate in the call by dialing (877) 869-3847; international callers dial (201) 689-8261 about 5-10 minutes prior to 11:00 AM EDT. The conference call will also be available on replay starting at 2:00 pm EDT on June 30, 2008, and ending on July 7, 2007. For the replay, please dial (877) 660-6853 (replay account # 269, replay conference # 289978). The access number for the replay for international callers is (201) 612-7415 (replay account # 269, replay conference # 289978).

About US Dataworks, Inc.

US Dataworks is a developer of payment processing solutions, focused on the Financial Services market, Federal, State and local governments, billers and retailers. Software developed by US Dataworks is designed to enable organizations to transition from traditional paper-based payment and billing processes to electronic solutions that automate end-to-end processes for accepting and clearing checks. Additional information about US Dataworks is available at http://www.usdataworks.com/.

CONTACTS: Charles Ramey, CEO Donald C. Weinberger US Dataworks, Inc. Wolfe Axelrod Weinberger Assoc. LLC Tel. (281) 504-8100 Tel. (212) 370-4500 Fax (212) 370-4505

US Dataworks, Inc.

CONTACT: Charles Ramey, CEO of US Dataworks, Inc., +1-281-504-8100; or
Donald C. Weinberger of Wolfe Axelrod Weinberger Assoc. LLC, +1-212-370-4500,
fax, +1-212-370-4505, for US Dataworks, Inc.

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

Hertz Awards CDI Multi-Year Recruitment Process Outsourcing Contract

PHILADELPHIA, June 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Hertz Corporation has awarded CDI Corp. and its CDI-Talent Management division a five-year Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) contract, CDI announced today.

CDI will be responsible for the hiring process of all positions below the vice president level in North America and will be the primary manager of the overall contract. CDI has selected Spherion Corporation RPO services division as a fulfillment partner to assist with streamlining the recruitment of non-exempt positions.

"Hertz is aggressively moving toward becoming an employer of choice and we firmly believe that this process begins with the recruitment process," commented LeighAnne Baker, Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer. "We are pleased to work with CDI and to capitalize on CDI's recruitment and project management core competencies to create a best-in-class team for all aspects of the recruitment process. We're confident CDI and its solution partner will provide Hertz with highly-qualified candidates while creating better efficiencies in our overall hiring process."

"By approaching us to help with Hertz's recruitment process, Hertz clearly demonstrated their confidence in our ability to design the best talent acquisition solution," said Edward Zetusky, Senior Vice President of CDI-Talent Management. "We established a comprehensive program, including developing a trusted relationship with Spherion RPO, to provide a dynamic approach to meet Hertz's strategic hiring goals. We believe our model, taking accountability for the delivery of qualified talent on time and at the right price, was a significant factor in Hertz's selection of CDI for this important contract."

About CDI

Headquartered in Philadelphia, CDI Corp. (NYSE: CDI ; http://www.cdicorp.com/) is a leading provider of engineering and information technology outsourcing solutions and professional staffing. Its operating units include CDI Engineering Solutions, CDI IT Solutions, CDI AndersElite Limited and Management Recruiters International, Inc. The CDI-Talent Management division focuses on the project management of permanent placement, contingent workforce and enterprise-wide staffing cycle programs through three core service lines: Professional Recruitment Outsourcing, Managed Services and Staffing. Learn more at http://www.cdi-tm.com/.

About Spherion

Spherion Corporation is a leading recruiting and staffing company that provides integrated solutions to meet the evolving needs of companies and job candidates. As an industry pioneer for more than 60 years, Spherion has sourced, screened and placed millions of individuals in temporary, temp-to-hire and full-time jobs. Positions range from administrative and light industrial to a host of professions that include accounting/finance, information technology, engineering, manufacturing, legal, human resources and sales/marketing.

With approximately 700 locations in the United States and Canada, Spherion delivers innovative workforce solutions that improve business performance. Spherion provides its services to more than 8,000 customers, from Fortune 500 companies to a wide range of small and mid-size organizations. Employing more than 300,000 people annually through its network, Spherion is one of North America's largest employers. To learn more, visit http://www.spherion.com/.

About Hertz

The Hertz Corporation, a subsidiary of Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. , is the world's largest general use car rental brand, operating from approximately 8,100 locations in 147 countries worldwide. Hertz is the number one airport car rental brand in the U.S. and at 69 major airports in Europe, operating both corporate and licensee locations in cities and airports in North America, Europe, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand. In addition, the Company has licensee locations in cities and airports in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Product and service initiatives such as Hertz #1 Club Gold, Hertz NeverLost(R) customized, onboard navigation systems, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, and unique cars and SUVs offered through the company's Prestige, Fun and Green Collections, set Hertz apart from the competition. Hertz also operates one of the world's largest equipment rental businesses, Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation (http://www.hertzequip.com/), offering a diverse line of equipment, including tools and supplies, as well as new and used equipment for sale, to customers ranging from major industrial companies to local contractors and consumers through more than 360 branches in the United States, Canada, France and Spain.

CDI Corp.

CONTACT: Vincent J. Webb, VP, Communications & Marketing of CDI Corp.,
+1-215-636-1240, vince.webb@cdicorp.com

Web site: http://www.cdicorp.com/
http://www.cdi-tm.com/
http://www.spherion.com/
http://www.hertzequip.com/

BPL Global's Transformer Monitors Key to Prestigious Edison Award Won by Arizona Public Service

PITTSBURGH, June 26 /PRNewswire/ -- BPL Global, Ltd. (BPLG), a smart grid technology company dedicated to leading the transformation of energy and information delivery, announced today that their Serveron(R) Transformer Monitors are an integral part of the Arizona Public Service (APS) Edison Award-winning Transformer Oil Analysis and Notification system (TOAN). APS received the prestigious Edison Award on June 16, 2008 at the Edison Electric Institute's annual conference held in Toronto, Canada for their TOAN system, a landmark system that monitors major power transformers in near-real-time.

Power transformers, which either step-up or step-down the voltage of electricity to enable its transmission and distribution, represent the single largest asset class for generation, transmission and distribution companies other than the power plants themselves. On-site, on-line transformer monitoring is a proven solution enabling electric utilities to manage transformer assets more reliably, operate them with a greater margin of safety and minimize or safely postpone the costs of repairing or replacing these valuable assets. Extending the life of transformers is an important strategy for utilities to sustain reliable energy delivery in the face of lead-times as long as 2 years to replace failed transformers. The cost of purchasing new power transformers can range from about $500,000 to more than $10 million each. The net result is that catastrophic transformer fires may one day be a thing of the past, not only for APS, but for the entire electric industry.

The APS (TOAN) system -- an automated method of monitoring transformer "health" in near-real time -- can make a significant contribution to electric utility reliability and productivity while reducing overall electric utility infrastructure costs by billions of dollars within a decade.

"Arizona Public Service has utilized our on-line transformer monitors to create a significant advancement in power transformer condition assessment and management," said Keith Schaefer, BPLG's Chief Executive Officer. "We congratulate them on winning the industry's highest honor, the Edison Award from EEI, and receiving well-deserved recognition for their commitment to innovation."

In the past APS, like many utilities, has relied on manual sampling of transformer oil at intervals of one to several months. Employee time, cost and data constraints seriously limit the frequency and accuracy of oil sampling and analysis. The old techniques are simply too slow, too labor intensive and, given workforce changes, too impractical to protect APS' large and crucial investment in transmission infrastructure.

The TOAN project created the first automated system in the nation to combine on-line monitoring of transformer dissolved gases with analysis and notification of abnormal conditions. Faults are detected with high confidence using artificial intelligence-based software. TOAN is twice as accurate (greater than 93 percent) as industry-standard diagnostic techniques.

"APS is committed to investing in technologies that benefit our customers, and our TOAN system is at the forefront of this effort," said Don Brandt, APS President and Chief Executive Officer. "We have more than 100 transformer monitors from BPL Global helping protect our major transformers today, and the monitors provide critical transformer health data analyzed by our TOAN software. Our partnership with BPL Global has been a valuable contributor to the success of our TOAN system. The implications of this project are enormous -- both from a reliability and a cost perspective -- for the entire industry."

With TOAN, APS has demonstrated (1) innovation by making a quantum leap in the accuracy standard for monitoring and protecting transformers, (2) leadership by being the first utility to adopt these novel technologies and procedures, and (3) a significant contribution to the electric utility industry's future by improving reliability, increasing productivity and protecting huge capital assets with unprecedented confidence.

In addition to APS, more than 30 other major electric utilities worldwide are committed to new voluntary transformer-monitoring standards to help prevent transformer failures. BPL Global markets its advanced dissolved gas analysis transformer monitoring technology to electric utilities, and other power generation, transmission and distribution organizations in the U.S. and around the world.

About BPL Global(R)

BPL Global, Ltd. (BPLG) is a smart grid technology company dedicated to leading the transformation of how energy and information are delivered. The company provides software solutions to electric utilities enabling an intelligent grid to more efficiently manage demand, integrate distributed energy resources, improve service reliability, and optimize cost and capital productivity. BPLG partners with local utilities, ISPs, equipment suppliers and financiers to create end-to-end solutions integrating the best in software, communications, hardware and managed services to aggressively deploy our solutions around the world. Part of the clean technology sector of the electric utility industry, our applications provide the critical foundation for a coordinated, intelligent grid to deliver energy more efficiently for a greener environment. Visit BPLG on the web at http://www.bplglobal.net/.

About Arizona Public Service

APS, Arizona's largest and longest-serving electricity utility, serves about 1.1 million customers in 11 of the state's 15 counties. With headquarters in Phoenix, AZ USA APS is the principal subsidiary of Pinnacle West Capital Corp. .

BPL Global, Ltd.

CONTACT: Rhonda Lipschutz of Manning Selvage & Lee,
+1-212-468-3050, Rhonda.lipschutz@mslpr.com, for BPL Global, Ltd.

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

EnerSys annonce la création d'une joint venture en Tunisie

READING, Pennsylvanie, June 26 /PRNewswire/ --

EnerSys (NYSE : ENS), le plus important fabricant, marchand et distributeur de batteries industrielles au monde et Accumulateur Tunisie Assad SA (<< Assad >>), leader du marché des batteries d'automobile en Tunisie et en Afrique du Nord, ont annoncé aujourd'hui la création d'une nouvelle joint venture destinée à la production et à la vente de batteries industrielles. Cette nouvelle société, baptisée EnerSys-Assad SARL, sera une propriété d'EnerSys à 51 %, et d'Assad à 49 %.

John Craig, président et directeur général d'EnerSys, a déclaré, << Cet investissement en Tunisie s'inscrit dans la continuité de nos stratégies déclarées d'augmenter notre production dans les régions du monde oÃ¹ les coÃ»ts sont moindres ainsi que d'accroître notre présence sur le marché international. Cette joint venture donnera à EnerSys un accès supplémentaire aux marchés africains, qui connaissent une croissance rapide. >>

Abdelwaheb Kallel, président d'Assad, a déclaré : << La nouvelle société nous permettra d'élargir davantage le développement progressif de nos activités d'emmagasinage de l'énergie, après nos investissements réalisés l'an dernier dans la capacité de production, la technologie et le recyclage. Cette joint venture rassemble l'expérience, la technologie et la capacité de chacune de ces deux sociétés pour combler la demande de ces marchés à forte croissance. >>

Ray Kubis, président d'EnerSys Europe, a commenté cette association, << Cette joint venture entamera sa production plus tard cette année à Tunis, et se concentrera sur la fabrication de produits de 12 volts à haut rendement afin d'augmenter notre capacité relative aux produits à force motrice et à réserve de puissance. Cette production comprendra des batteries requises sur le marché croissant des applications hélioélectriques. >>

Mise en garde concernant les énoncés prospectifs

Ce communiqué de presse (ainsi que les déclarations orales émises en rapport avec les sujets abordés dans ce communiqué) contient des énoncés prospectifs au sens de la Private Securities Litigation Reform Act de 1995. Ces énoncés prospectifs peuvent comprendre, entre autres, (i) des énoncés concernant les projets, les objectifs, les attentes et les intentions d'EnerSys, ainsi que d'autres énoncés contenus dans ce communiqué de presse qui ne constituent pas des faits historiques et qu'il est possible de reconnaître notamment à l'emploi de termes tels que << s'attendre à >>, << anticiper >>, << avoir l'intention de >>, << planifier >>, << croire >>, << chercher à >>, << estimer >>, le verbe 'Ãªtre' conjugué au futur et des termes ayant une signification semblable ; et (ii) des énoncés concernant les avantages découlant de la création de la joint venture, notamment toute incidence sur les résultats financiers, les résultats d'exploitation et les prévisions, et toute incidence sur la position d'EnerSys sur le marché pouvant découler de ce projet. Ces énoncés prospectifs se fondent sur les convictions et les attentes actuelles de la direction et sont par nature assujettis à d'importantes incertitudes et éventualités sur les plans des activités, de l'économie et de la concurrence, dont un grand nombre sont au-delà de notre contrôle. Les facteurs énoncés dans ce communiqué, parmi d'autres, pourraient faire en sorte que les résultats réels soient sensiblement différents de ceux décrits dans les énoncés prospectifs. EnerSys pourrait n'obtenir aucun avantage de cette joint venture. Les énoncés contenus dans ce communiqué de presse sont exacts à la date de publication de ce communiqué de presse, mÃªme si celui-ci est diffusé ultérieurement par EnerSys sur son site Web ou de toute autre façon. EnerSys rejette toute obligation de mettre à jour tout énoncé prospectif afin de tenir compte de situations ou d'événements ultérieurs au présent énoncé prospectif. Pour obtenir une liste des autres facteurs pouvant avoir une incidence sur les résultats d'EnerSys, veuillez consulter les documents d'EnerSys déposés auprès de la Securities and Exchange Commission, y compris le document << Item 1A. Risk Factors >> énoncé dans le rapport annuel d'EnerSys sur formulaire 10-K pour l'exercice financier clos le 31 mars 2008.

Ã€ propos d'EnerSys

EnerSys, leader mondial des solutions d'énergie emmagasinée pour des applications industrielles, fabrique et distribue des batteries de réserve de puissance et à force motrice, chargeurs, équipements énergétiques et accessoires de batteries pour des clients du monde entier. Les batteries de réserve de puissance sont utilisées dans le secteur des télécommunications et des services publics, par les fournisseurs d'alimentation sans coupure et dans de nombreuses applications nécessitant une alimentation de secours. Les batteries à force motrice sont utilisées dans des chariots élévateurs à fourche électriques et d'autres véhicules commerciaux alimentés électriquement. La société fournit également des services de soutien et après-vente à ses clients dans plus de 100 pays par le biais de ses sites de vente et de fabrication à travers le monde.

Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements au sujet d'EnerSys, veuillez contacter Richard Zuidema, vice-président directeur, EnerSys, C.P. 14145, Reading, Pennsylvanie, 19612-4145. Tél. : +1-800-538-3627.

EnerSys

Richard Zuidema, vice-président directeur d'EnerSys, +1-800-538-3627

AT&T Small Business Customer Links of London Joins Jet SetAT&T Exclusively Business Sweepstakes Winner Receives Complimentary Marquis Jet Card(SM) and Other Big Business Perks That Will Take It to New Heights

SAN ANTONIO, and NEW YORK, June 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Links of London is a small business that is flying high -- literally. AT&T Inc. and Marquis Jet(SM) today announced that Links of London, a dynamic international jewelry brand, is the winner of a 10-hour Marquis Jet Card; fleet by NetJets(R) in the AT&T "Exclusively Business" sweepstakes for small businesses.

Links of London, which has its U.S. headquarters in New York, was one of 5,400 small businesses to enter the sweepstakes, which was conducted to mark the launch of AT&T's Exclusively Business program for wireless small business customers. The AT&T Exclusively Business program provides valuable benefits that are specifically for small businesses, such as exclusive savings and dedicated support.

Andrew Marshall, managing director of Links of London, was presented with a Marquis Jet Card, which gives the company access, with as little as 10-hours notice, to a NetJets Citation V Ultra jet for travel within North America for up to seven people.

"We were very flattered to be chosen as the winner of the AT&T Exclusively Business sweepstakes," Marshall said. "We certainly will put our prize to good use. Beyond New York, Links of London has stores across North America, including Toronto, Las Vegas and San Francisco, and we plan to use the Marquis Jet Card to save valuable time and increase our productivity when we make visits to those properties."

Links of London executives use BlackBerry(R) Curve(TM) smartphones from AT&T to stay connected to important information when away from the office. Among the reasons Links of London chose AT&T as its wireless provider was because of AT&T's broad domestic and international coverage, Marshall said. The ability to access e-mail and take or make a phone call when abroad is particularly important because of the executives' frequent travel between the U.S. and Links of London's global headquarters in the United Kingdom. AT&T has the broadest international wireless footprint of any U.S. carrier, with voice coverage in more than 200 countries and data coverage in more than 145 countries.

"We use our BlackBerry smartphones primarily when traveling to stay in touch with e-mail and respond while we are on the go," Marshall said. "My experience has been that the AT&T coverage is very good both in the U.S. and abroad, and that coupled with our BlackBerry service, they are an incredibly useful resource when we are traveling through several different time zones."

As an AT&T small business customer, Links of London gets benefits that go well beyond industry-leading domestic and international wireless coverage and access to world-class services such as BlackBerry. AT&T small business wireless customers have access to dedicated sales and 24/7 customer care teams and Web portal, as well as small business-specific solutions such as AT&T BusinessTalk(R) and BlackBerry Professional Software.

"Links of London is a great example of an AT&T small business customer that is realizing big business benefits," said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president, Business Marketing and Operations, for AT&T's wireless operation. "AT&T's philosophy is a simple one: provide small business customers with the same dedicated focus we have given the enterprise segment and offer wireless programs that are built specifically for small businesses and backed by world-class sales and support teams that are in place only to serve them. And we're pleased that Links of London is able to enjoy an added benefit from AT&T that is traditionally associated with big businesses -- private air travel -- by virtue of the AT&T Exclusively Business sweepstakes."

Marquis Jet, the leader in private jet cards, provides the convenience, quality and safety of NetJets, the world's premier fractional aircraft ownership program, 25 hours at a time. For winning the AT&T Exclusively Business sweepstakes, Links of London executives will have access to the Citation V Ultra -- one of 14 aircraft types available in NetJets U.S. fractional fleet. NetJets, a Berkshire Hathaway Inc. company, is the worldwide leader in private aviation with over 750 aircraft managed globally through its affiliated companies.

"We are honored to have been selected by AT&T to participate in the Exclusively Business sweepstakes for small businesses," said Ken Austin, executive vice president and chief marketing and business development officer at Marquis Jet. "The Marquis Jet Card is the ultimate efficiency tool for business or personal travelers, allowing you to control your own schedule, save many hours per trip and avoid the stress that is common with commercial travel today. The Marquis Jet Card is the overwhelming choice in the Jet Card space based on the true value we deliver and the safety and service only NetJets can provide."

For the complete array of AT&T offerings, visit http://www.att.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/.

About Marquis Jet

Marquis Jet is the leader in private jet cards. Through its exclusive alliance with NetJets, Marquis Jet provides the convenience, quality and safety of the world's premier fractional aircraft ownership program 25 hours at a time. The Marquis Jet Card is available throughout North America, catering to businesses and individuals who desire access to the world's best fleet and service. Business Traveler Magazine, Executive Travel Magazine, Robb Report and Flight International have recognized the Marquis Jet Card as the number one private jet card program. The Marquis Jet Card program is operated by NetJets Aviation, Inc. or NetJets International, Inc. under their respective FAR Part 135 Air Carrier Certificates. Each Card represents a sublease of a NetJets fractional share of which Marquis Jet Partners is the Owner. For additional information, visit the Company's website at http://www.marquisjet.com/ or call 1-866-JET-1400. Please refer to Marquis Program Documents for more complete details.

(C) 2008 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

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 and detailed disclaimer information, please review this announcement in the AT&T newsroom at http://www.att.com/newsroom.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: John Kampfe of AT&T, +1-973-637-9387, Mobile, +1-908-432-3473,
john.kampfe@att.com; or Sasha Junk, +1-212-561-7455, Mobile, +1-646-498-7406,
sasha.junk@morris-king.com, for Marquis Jet

Web site: http://www.att.com/
http://www.marquisjet.com/

Verizon Wireless Is Calling All Church ChoirsHow Sweet The Sound from Nation's Most Reliable Wireless Network Seeks Best Choir

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., June 26 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer, Verizon Wireless is challenging church choirs from coast to coast to show off their pipes in the company's first nationwide How Sweet The Sound(TM) competition. Expanding upon last year's successful How Sweet The Sound event in Memphis, Tenn., Verizon Wireless is now giving choirs in 11 cities from coast to coast a chance to compete in the national grand finale for a cash prize of $25,000 and the title of the best church choir in the U.S.

"We recognize music unites communities and is often a cornerstone element of how people celebrate life," said Mike Lanman, vice president and chief marketing officer for Verizon Wireless. "How Sweet The Sound is much more than a singing competition -- it is an opportunity to celebrate the unique ways that music connects people within the community. It is also an opportunity for Verizon Wireless to support the work that churches and other religious organizations do in their communities every day and to give back in a way that will help them expand their ministries."

Verizon Wireless' How Sweet Sound tour will host regional performances in the following U.S. cities:

-- September 13: St. Louis -- Scottrade Center -- September 15: Atlanta -- Philips Arena -- September 18: New York -- Prudential Center -- September 20: Detroit -- Cobo Arena -- September 23: Philadelphia -- Wachovia Center -- September 26: Washington, D.C. -- Verizon Center -- September 29: Chicago -- United Center -- October 2: Memphis, Tenn. -- FedEx Forum -- October 6: Houston -- Toyota Center -- October 10: Oakland, Calif. -- Oracle Arena -- October 13: Los Angeles -- LA Sports Arena

How Sweet The Sound invites choirs affiliated with a church or other church organization (as defined by the organization's tax-exempt ID number) within one of the 11 regions to enter. There are two categories for entry -- Small/Medium Choirs, consisting of 6 to 35 participants, and Large Choirs, consisting of 36 to 100 participants.

Entry and Selection Process

Choirs interested in a chance to perform on-stage in their cities must submit an application and a five-minute performance audition video either online at http://www.howsweetthesound.com/ or by mail no later than July 25. Audition videos will be reviewed by a panel of judges who will select up to 16 choirs from each region. The 16 choirs will be posted on http://www.howsweetthesound.com/ where people can vote for their favorite choir in each of the two categories.

The four choirs in each category per region who receive the highest number of votes will be invited to participate on stage at the event in their community. The choirs will compete in front of local celebrity judges, who will then vote to determine the finalist choirs that will be awarded the $10,000 cash prize. There will be two finalists -- one from each category. The two winning choirs from each region will then head to the grand finale to compete against choirs from across the country for the $25,000 prize in November.

Additional details will be announced as the selection process gets underway. All details can be found on Monday, June 30 on Verizon Wireless' official How Sweet The Sound Web site at http://www.howsweetthesound.com/.

No purchase is necessary -- contest entry ends July 25, 2008, for online entries and must be postmarked by July 21, 2008, and received by July 25, 2008, for mail-in entries. Participants must be 18 years of age or older and legal residents of 50 U.S. and D.C. For official rules, go to http://www.howsweetthesound.com/ or call 800-230-0053 to receive a copy. Verizon Wireless is the sponsor of the Verizon Wireless How Sweet the Sound Choir Competition.

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: Brenda Boyd Raney, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7518,
Brenda.Raney@verizonwireless.com

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

Successful Metro Ethernet Summer Promo Expanded to Include Off-Net Locations

NEW YORK, June 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AboveNet, Inc., a leading provider of fiber optic connectivity solutions, announced that, due to favorable marketplace reception, it will expand its current Metro Ethernet solutions promotion.

This promotion, which includes up to three contract months free with Metro Ethernet, Metro IP or WDM solutions, encourages high-bandwidth users to get on-net by connecting to the AboveNet network. Within certain distance limits, charges will be waived to connect off-net buildings to the AboveNet network.

Customers can meet their high-bandwidth, reliability needs by choosing from a complete suite of complementary AboveNet products and services. Customers can have low latency, high-bandwidth connectivity solutions installed cost-effectively. This suite of point-to-point Ethernet offerings can be implemented at 100MB, full 1 Gigabit and 10 Gigabit speeds. The promotion is available in 12 U.S. metro markets, not including New York or New Jersey.

The promotion offers enterprises a low-risk way to benefit from employing fiber optic connectivity solutions, while working with a premier provider.

Now more customers can take advantage of a scalable, fiber-based network infrastructure focused on the needs of high-bandwidth users, without traditional CO-based architecture, which can degrade latency performance. Customers can leverage these features across AboveNet's significant, major-metro fiber footprint.

"The favorable reaction to this promotion has encouraged us to expand the offer to include off-net building locations. I believe there is no better investment that AboveNet can make than to bring new high-bandwidth customers onto our world-class private network. Extending our network to connect off-net locations is a win-win situation, for us and our customer, allowing us to offer our broad array of high-bandwidth Ethernet solutions to more locations. This promotion can also help customers accelerate their migration to next generation Ethernet solutions," said Bill LaPerch, AboveNet President and CEO.

To learn more about Metro Ethernet go to http://www.above.net/. About AboveNet, Inc.

AboveNet, Inc. provides fiber optical connectivity solutions for business and carriers. Its private optical network delivers key network and IP services in and among 14 top U.S. metro markets and London, UK. Its network is widely used in demanding markets such as financial services, media, health care, retail and government. For promotion details please visit http://www.above.net/, or contact MaryBeth Nance, Exec Dir Business Development & Marketing, at mnance@above.net or 571-262-2865.

AboveNet, Inc.

CONTACT: MaryBeth Nance, Exec Dir Business Development & Marketing,
+1-571-262-2865, mnance@above.net

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

Raytheon Solipsys Releases 3-D Visualization Tool

TEWKSBURY, Mass., June 26, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company's Solipsys has released a three dimensional extension for its Tactical Display Framework (TDF 3D), a real-time visualization capability used in command and control, homeland defense, surveillance and air traffic management systems.

TDF 3D enhances the Tactical Display Framework software product by displaying tracks, history, sensors, overlays, pairing lines and imagery in three dimensions.

"TDF 3D provides the user with powerful controls to navigate the 3-D view of the battlespace," said Mark Trenor, president of Raytheon Solipsys. "With TDF 3D, the operator can offset, slide and fly through the view, orbit the area of interest, zoom, and auto track objects."

TDF has been deployed since 1997. Written in Java for maximum portability, it has become the standard in command and control display systems used in many military applications, including the U.S. Air Force AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft), U.S. Central Command Air Forces' Battle Control Center, the U.S. Navy's Zumwalt-class destroyer, and the U.S. Army JLENS (Joint Land Attack Cruise Missile Defense Elevated Netted Sensor System) program. TDF 3D ensures the continued warfighter demand for TDF-based systems by bringing three dimensions to strategic and tactical situational awareness.

Raytheon Solipsys is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Raytheon Company operating in Integrated Defense Systems. The business' specialty is design and development of command and control software solutions.

Integrated Defense Systems is Raytheon's leader in Joint Battlespace Integration providing affordable, integrated solutions to a broad international and domestic customer base, including the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, the U.S. Armed Forces and the Department of Homeland Security.

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

Contact: Mike Nason 703.419.1421

Raytheon Company

CONTACT: Mike Nason of Raytheon Company, +1-703-419-1421

ATA Inc. to Participate in the Fourth Annual Collins Stewart Growth Conference

BEIJING, June 26 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ATA Inc. ("ATA", or the "Company"), the leading provider of computer-based testing services in China, today announced that the Company's Chief Financial Officer, Carl Yeung is scheduled to participate in the Fourth Annual Collins Stewart Growth Conference on July 8, 2008 in New York City.

Following the presentation Mr. Yeung will be available to meet with investors. The presentation on July 8, 2008 at 10:30AM ET will be webcast and made available to all interested parties at the Investor Relation's section of ATA's website: http://ir.ata.net.cn/ . For those unable to participate during the live broadcast, a replay will be available shortly after the presentation on the ATA website for 30 days.

About ATA Inc.:

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

For more information, please contact: ATA Inc. Carl Yeung, CFO Tel: +86-10-6518-1122 x5107 CCG Elite Investor Relations Crocker Coulson, President Tel: +1-646-213-1915 Email: crocker.coulson@ccgir.com Ed Job, CFA Tel: +1-646-213-1914 Email: ed.job@ccgir.com

ATA Inc.

CONTACT: Carl Yeung, CFO of ATA Inc., +86-10-6518-1122 x5107; Crocker
Coulson, President of CCG Elite Investor Relations, +1-646-213-1915, or
crocker.coulson@ccgir.com; Ed Job, CFA of CCG Elite Investor Relations, +1-
646-213-1914, or ed.job@ccgir.com, all for ATA Inc.

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

Paragon Technologies' SI Systems Brand Awarded Contracts Totaling $900,000 for Two Assembly Conveyor Systems

EASTON, Pa., June 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Paragon Technologies, Inc. , a leading supplier of "smart" material handling assembly conveyor systems and "software-driven" warehouse and distributions systems announced today that its SI Systems brand secured orders totaling approximately $900,000 to design, build, and install automated conveyor systems from two global manufacturers of off-road and on-road vehicles. One system will be employed to assemble cabs for large off-road vehicles, and the other system is for assembly of a line of new fuel-efficient engines for automobiles and light trucks. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.

The system design will incorporate the Company's unique and popular ergonomically designed carriers that lift, lower, and rotate fixtured vehicle frames during the assembly process, and will reduce worker fatigue and increase manufacturing productivity. The systems will be installed in new factories currently under construction and will significantly boost manufacturing capacity for both customers.

Len Yurkovic, Acting CEO of Paragon Technologies, said, "Our expertise in designing ergonomically friendly assembly systems is widely recognized in the vehicle manufacturing marketplace." Yurkovic also said, "As manufacturers worldwide search for systems that will reduce worker fatigue while increasing productivity, our conveyor technologies are positioned to become integral to their ability to achieve these requirements."

About Paragon Technologies

Paragon Technologies is a leader in integrating material handling systems and creating automated solutions for material flow applications. SI Systems' branded technologies and material handling solutions address unit assembly in manufacturing operations and order fulfillment applications. One of the top material handling systems suppliers worldwide, SI Systems leading clients have included the United States Postal Service, BMG, Peterbilt, Honda, and Maybelline.

Cautionary Statement. Certain statements contained herein are not based on historical fact and are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the Securities and Exchange Commission rules, regulations and releases. Paragon intends that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbors created hereby. Among other things, the forward-looking statements regard Paragon's earnings, liquidity, financial condition, review of strategic alternatives, and other matters. Words or phrases denoting the anticipated results of future events, such as "anticipate," "does not anticipate," "should help to," "believe," "estimate," "is positioned," "expects," "may," "will," "is expected," "should," "continue," and similar expressions that denote uncertainty, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Paragon's actual results, performance, or achievements could differ materially from the results expressed in, or implied by, such "forward-looking statements:" (1) as a result of factors over which Paragon has no control, including the strength of domestic and foreign economies, sales growth, competition, and certain cost increases; and (2) if the factors on which Paragon's conclusions are based do not conform to its expectations. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release may become outdated over time. Paragon does not assume any responsibility for updating any forward-looking statements. Furthermore, achievement of the objectives of the Company is subject to certain risks, including, but not limited to, those risks outlined in Paragon's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 and the most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2008.

This press release and prior releases are available at http://www.ptgamex.com/.

Paragon Technologies, Inc.

CONTACT: Len Yurkovic, Acting CEO of Paragon Technologies, Inc.,
+1-610-252-3205, Fax, +1-610-252-3102

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

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

REHOBOTH, Mass., June 26 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Bristol County, Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site. The new site increases high-speed wireless data coverage and capacity along Route 118, Martin Street, and Cedar Street in Rehoboth, Massachusetts, and 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 1,000,000 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,
Michael.murphy@verizonwireless.com; or David Thomson of Thomson Communications
for Verizon Wireless, +1-978-808-7700, David@thomsoncommunications.com

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

CBS Corporation Completes Its Tender Offer for CNET Networks, Inc.

NEW YORK, June 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CBS Corporation announced today that it has completed its tender offer for all outstanding shares of common stock of CNET Networks, Inc. . CBS intends to complete the acquisition in the next few business days.

The initial offering period expired at 12:00 Midnight, ET, on Friday, June 20, 2008. A subsequent offering period commenced on Monday, June 23, 2008, and expired at 12:00 Midnight, ET, on Wednesday, June 25, 2008. As of that time, approximately 117.9 million shares were validly tendered and accepted for purchase pursuant to the offer. CBS Corporation will promptly pay for such shares, at the offer price of $11.50 per share, net to the seller in cash, without interest and less any required withholding taxes. After payment for the shares, CBS will own, in total, approximately 78% of the outstanding shares of CNET common stock.

CBS Corporation intends to effect a "short-form" merger under Delaware law, after exercising its top-up option under the merger agreement, and CNET will become a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of CBS Corporation. As a result of the merger, any shares of CNET common stock not tendered will be cancelled and (except for shares held by CBS Corporation or its subsidiaries, or shares for which appraisal rights are properly demanded) will be converted into the right to receive the same $11.50 in cash per share, without interest and less any required withholding taxes, that was paid in the tender offer.

Following the merger, CNET common stock will cease to be traded on the NASDAQ Global Market.

About CBS Corporation

CBS Corporation is a mass media company with constituent parts that reach back to the beginnings of the broadcast industry, as well as newer businesses that operate on the leading edge of the media industry. CBS Corporation, through its many and varied operations, combines broad reach with well-positioned local businesses, all of which provide it with an extensive distribution network by which it serves audiences and advertisers in all 50 states and key international markets. It has operations in virtually every field of media and entertainment, including broadcast television (CBS and The CW - a joint venture between CBS Corporation and Warner Bros. Entertainment), cable television (Showtime and CBS College Sports Network), local television (CBS Television Stations), television production and syndication (CBS Paramount Network Television and CBS Television Distribution), radio (CBS Radio), advertising on out-of-home media (CBS Outdoor), publishing (Simon & Schuster), interactive media (CBS Interactive), music (CBS Records), licensing and merchandising (CBS Consumer Products), video/DVD (CBS Home Entertainment), in-store media (CBS Outernet) and motion pictures (CBS Films). For more information, log on to http://www.cbscorporation.com/.

Additional Information

This press release is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell securities. The tender offer has been made pursuant to a tender offer statement and related materials. CNET stockholders are advised to read the tender offer statement and related materials, which have been filed by CBS with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). The tender offer statement (including the offer to purchase, letter of transmittal and related tender offer documents) filed by CBS with the SEC and the solicitation/recommendation statement filed by CNET with the SEC contain important information which should be read carefully before any decision is made with respect to the tender offer. The tender offer statement and the solicitation/recommendation statement have been mailed to all CNET stockholders of record.

The tender offer statement and related materials may be obtained at no charge by directing a request by mail to MacKenzie Partners, Inc., 105 Madison Avenue, New York, New York 10016, or by calling toll-free at (800) 322-2885, and may also be obtained at no charge at http://www.cbscorporation.com/ and http://www.cnetnetworks.com/ and the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov/.

DISCLOSURE NOTICE: The information contained in this release is as of June 26, 2008. Except as required by law, CBS does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information or future events or developments. Some statements in this release may constitute forward-looking statements. CBS cautions that these forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements, including the risk that the tender offer may not be completed or the merger may not be consummated for various reasons, including the failure to satisfy the conditions precedent to the completion of the acquisition. A further list and description of risks and uncertainties can be found in CBS' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 and in its periodic reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K.

CBS Corporation

CONTACT: Press, Dana McClintock, +1-212-975-1077, dlmcclintock@cbs.com,
Andrea Prochniak, +1-212-975-0053, andrea.prochniak@cbs.com, or Investor
Relations, Marty Shea, +1-212-975-8571, marty.shea@cbs.com, Debra Wichser,
+1-212-975-3718, debra.wichser@cbs.com

Web site: http://www.cbscorporation.com/
http://www.cnetnetworks.com/

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ACS Bowers Certified to Provide Utilization Review for State Medicaid Agencies

DALLAS, June 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. has strengthened its portfolio of Informed Health offerings with the recent federal certification of its wholly-owned subsidiary ACS Bowers. As a designated Quality Improvement Organization (QIO)-like entity, ACS Bowers can provide utilization review, as well as health quality management services to state Medicaid agencies across the country.

Under Federal law, state Medicaid agencies can contract with a QIO or QIO- like entity to perform medical and utilization review functions required by law. As part of the QIO-like designation, ACS Bowers can pursue state Medicaid contracts for utilization review, and work with consumers and physicians, hospitals, and other caregivers to ensure that patients get the right care at the right time.

"This CMS designation serves to further confirm ACS Bowers' marketplace reputation as a leader in reviewing healthcare cases and analyzing patterns of care related to medical necessity and quality of care," said Christopher T. Deelsnyder, ACS senior vice president and managing director, Government Healthcare Solutions. "Now, ACS is positioned to provide deeper value and enhanced expertise to our customers."

As a QIO-like entity, ACS Bowers will conduct case reviews to ensure that care provided to Medicaid beneficiaries meets professionally recognized standards of healthcare and that Medicaid pays for only the services that are reasonable and necessary.

Founded in 1990, Bowers & Associates was acquired by ACS in February 2008 and rebranded ACS Bowers. The acquisition strengthened ACS' Informed Health offerings by adding Bowers' expertise in healthcare management and state-of- the-art informatics.

About ACS

ACS is a national leader in state healthcare program administration, offering a full spectrum of systems and complementary services through an integrated solution, from care management solutions and child health programs to pharmacy benefits management and traditional Medicaid fiscal agent services. ACS supports more than 23 million program recipients and processes nearly 550 million Medicaid healthcare claims annually, representing close to $50 billion in provider payments. As the nation's largest government program pharmacy benefits administrator, ACS serves 28 states, the District of Columbia, and the Department of Labor with drug expenditures totaling more than $13 billion.

ACS, a global FORTUNE 500 company with 63,000 people supporting client operations reaching more than 100 countries, provides business process outsourcing and information technology solutions to world-class commercial and government clients. The company's Class A common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "ACS." Learn more about ACS at http://www.acs-inc.com/.

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc.

CONTACT: Investor Relations, Jon Puckett, Vice President, Investor
Relations, +1-214-841-8281, jon.puckett@acs-inc.com, or Media Relations, Lacey
Hautzinger, Manager, Corporate Communications, +1-214-841-8004,
lacey.hautzinger@acs-inc.com, both of Affiliated Computer Services, Inc.

Web site: http://www.acs-inc.com/

Varian and Axeda Win M2M Value Chain Award for Service ExcellenceSmartConnect(TM), Varian Medical Systems' Remote Service Program, Provides Proactive Support for Cancer Center Customers

FOXBORO, Mass., June 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Axeda, the on-demand remote service software company, and its customer, Varian Medical Systems , have won an M2M Value Chain Award for Varian's SmartConnect(TM) remote service program. The award recognizes the most highly successful commercial applications of machine-to-machine (M2M) technology, and the solution providers that made their success possible.

Powered by Axeda(R) ServiceLink(TM) remote service software, SmartConnect enables Varian's service department to remotely monitor and service the company's cancer treatment technology, ensuring that when patients arrive at hospitals and treatment centers, the radiotherapy equipment is up and functioning properly.

SmartConnect enables secure remote access to products deployed at widely dispersed customer sites. Used to service more than 18 product lines, SmartConnect is a vital component of Varian's customer experience. It ensures that Varian can meet narrow time windows for resolving issues -- improving customer satisfaction and product availability.

Varian's team of highly trained engineers and technicians use SmartConnect to remotely resolve more than 200 U.S.-based service calls monthly, saving four hours of travel time or more for every call. Additional results from the SmartConnect program include:

-- 50% reduction in Varian's mean time to repair (MTTR) -- 20% fewer technician dispatches worldwide

-- Increased productivity of clinicians and technicians at customer sites through immediate access to technical assistance

"One day of system downtime can cause 35 patients to miss their treatments -- a risk that no hospital or patient can afford," said Dan DuBeau, program manager, remote access and MICAP for Varian Medical Systems. "SmartConnect keeps patients' time-sensitive treatment regimens on track by ensuring that our radiotherapy systems are up and running."

Varian Medical Systems is the world's leading manufacturer of integrated cancer therapy systems. For the past two years, the company has been ranked first in the industry in overall service performance by the ServiceTrak(TM) survey report on radiation oncology accelerators, which is published by IMV, Ltd., a research company that analyzes service trends and rates manufacturers' performance on the basis of telephone interviews with customers. Last year, Varian took the top rating in a number of service categories, including overall service performance, overall satisfaction with the manufacturer, and effectiveness in resolving problems.

"Our SmartConnect solution plays a significant role in our ability to generate this kind of positive regard among customers," DuBeau said.

Varian uses Axeda software to remotely monitor, support, and service mission-critical products at more than 1,500 treatment centers worldwide.

"Smart services have a significant impact on the bottom line for businesses and manufacturers alike," said Peggy Smedley, editorial director/president, Specialty Publishing Company/M2M Magazine. "Varian has an advanced remote service solution that delivers impressive value for both Varian and its customers."

For a complete case study on SmartConnect, please visit http://www.axeda.com/.

About Axeda

Axeda Corporation delivers on-demand remote service capabilities to some of the world's leading manufacturing companies and large enterprises. The award-winning Axeda ServiceLink solution helps companies, including Abbott Laboratories, Diebold and EMC, proactively service and support products to drive optimal uptime at the lowest possible cost. In 2006, Axeda became the first and only remote service application provider to receive the prestigious VeriSign(R) Security Certification. Axeda Corporation is a privately held company headquartered in Foxboro, Mass. and can be reached at http://www.axeda.com/.

About Varian Medical Systems

Varian Medical Systems, Inc., of Palo Alto, California, is the world's leading manufacturer of medical devices and software for treating cancer and other medical conditions with radiotherapy, radiosurgery, proton therapy, and brachytherapy. The company supplies informatics software for managing comprehensive cancer clinics, radiotherapy centers and medical oncology practices. Varian is a premier supplier of tubes and digital detectors for X-ray imaging in medical, scientific, and industrial applications and also supplies X-ray imaging products for cargo screening and industrial inspection. Varian Medical Systems employs approximately 4,600 people who are located at manufacturing sites in North America and Europe and in its 60 sales and support offices around the world. For more information, visit http://www.varian.com/.

Media Contacts: Erin Nolan Smith Meryl Ginsberg Director, Marketing Communications Senior Manager, Public Relations 508-718-6351 Varian Medical Systems esmith@axeda.com 650.424.6444 meryl.ginsberg@varian.com Dan Brennan Corporate Ink 617-969-9192 dbrennan@corporateink.com

Axeda

CONTACT: Erin Nolan Smith, Director, Marketing Communications of Axeda,
+1-508-718-6351, esmith@axeda.com; or Meryl Ginsberg, Senior Manager, Public
Relations of Varian Medical Systems, +1-650-424-6444,
meryl.ginsberg@varian.com; or Dan Brennan of Corporate Ink, +1-617-969-9192,
dbrennan@corporateink.com

Web site: http://www.axeda.com/
http://www.varian.com/

Avistar Partners with SK GROUP of Georgia to Extend Market Coverage into Eastern Europe and Central AsiaAgreement leads to rapid signing of three further local resellers, and is marked by use of Avistar for live videoconference between Israel and Georgia for Israeli Independence 60th anniversary celebrations

SAN MATEO, Calif., June 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Avistar Communications Corporation has signed a distribution partnership with SK GROUP LTD of Georgia. The agreement sees SK GROUP assist Avistar in extending the availability of its videoconferencing and collaboration software and services to markets in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. In addition to Georgia, these include Armenia, Azerbaijan, Israel, Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.

George Arutinov, general director of SK GROUP, commented: "We researched vendors extensively to find a desktop videoconferencing and collaboration system that fulfils the demands of our clients. Avistar stood out due to its easy-to-use application, excellent video quality and the evidence of large scale deployments worldwide. Vitally for our markets, it is the only solution we found that is reliably able to surmount the challenges of high bandwidth used in video communications. Its integrated bandwidth management capabilities enable even multiparty calls to continue without restricting other network traffic."

SK GROUP provides systems and value-added service for the latest in communications technologies, including Unified Communications. Its customers are comprised of major enterprises, Internet service providers (ISPs), mobile phone operators, financial institutions, foreign companies, and embassies in Georgia. By deploying Avistar's technology, SK GROUP believes it can deliver its clients proven benefits in terms of improved quality of interaction, greater workflow efficiency, easier collaboration at distance, and the ability to reduce travel time, costs and associated carbon emissions by as much as 20%.

Under the distribution partnership, SK GROUP has already recruited two Georgian system integrators who will resell Avistar's products. Orient Logic LTD provides IT products and systems, project management and service to customers in Georgia. MANTA Systems LTD provides telecommunications, network and computer equipment to Georgian market. A further reseller agreement has been signed with Caucasus Digital Network, a local ISP and telecommunications company that will offer Avistar's technology as a part of its IP solutions to new and existing clients.

SK GROUP and Avistar recently took part in an event to mark the 60th anniversary of the Independence of the State of Israel. Attended by approximately 2,000 people in Georgia, including the prime minister, minister of foreign affairs, minister of economics, and representatives of local government, Avistar's C3 software was used to deliver a live videoconference between Israel and Georgia.

Darren Innes, Manager of Worldwide Sale of Avistar said: "Working with SK GROUP to help them unite the nations of Israel and Georgia on such a special occasion was an honor and a great way to begin our partnership. We're delighted to have the knowledge and local experience of SK GROUP on board as we seek to extend the availability of Avistar into important growth markets."

About Avistar Communications Corporation

Avistar creates technology that provides the missing critical element in unified communications: bringing people in organizations face-to-face, through enhanced communications, for true collaboration anytime, anyplace. Its latest product, Avistar C3, draws on over a decade of market experience to deliver a single-click desktop videoconferencing and collaboration experience that moves business communications into a new era. Available as a stand-alone solution, or integrated with existing unified communications software from other vendors, Avistar C3 users gain instant messaging-style ability to initiate video communications across and outside the enterprise. Patented bandwidth management enables thousands of users to access desktop videoconferencing, Voice over IP (VoIP) and streaming media, without requiring substantial new network investment or impairing network performance.

Avistar's desktop videoconferencing and collaboration installations are among the world's largest, including more than 18,000 seats sold in more than 40 countries. Clients report as much as a 20 percent reduction in travel expense and carbon emissions, increases in productivity, and immeasurably improved relationship building within their organizations, as well as with suppliers and customers. Avistar holds a portfolio of 80 patents for inventions in video and network technology and licenses IP to videoconferencing, rich-media services, public networking and related industries. Current licensees include Sony Corporation, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI), Polycom, Inc., Tandberg ASA, Radvision Ltd. and Emblaze-VCON.

For more information, visit http://www.avistar.com/

Avistar Communications Corporation

CONTACT: Lisa Farley of Avistar Communications Corporation,
+1-212-949-1137, lfarley@avistar.com

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

Siemens PLM Software Recognized by the Readers of Diversity/Careers in Engineering & Information Technology Magazine as a 2008 Best Diversity CompanyKey to Recognition is Industry Leader's Commitment to Empowering Future Generations of Engineers

ISELIN, N.J., June 26 /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 the company has been selected as a "Best Diversity Company for 2008" by Diversity / Careers in Engineering & Information Technology (Diversity/Careers) magazine.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070904/SIEMENSLOGO )

Throughout March and April 2008, Diversity/Careers magazine readers and Website visitors were asked to identify those organizations, corporations and/or government agencies employing technical professionals and also carrying out best-practice level diversity programs and initiatives. Selections were based on perceptions formed by personal experiences, discussions and published information.

"Siemens is an industry-leading corporate citizen and we value our relationship tremendously," said Roberta Renard, CEO and publisher, Diversity/Careers in Engineering & Information Technology.

"Siemens strives to develop and nurture partnerships that provide significant value for academic institutions, youth/displaced workers development programs, regional productivity partnerships, Partners for the Advancement of collaborative Engineering Education (PACE) and our global communities," said Joe Santana, senior director, Siemens Corp. "We work closely with Diversity/Careers to improve the technical stature of underrepresented institutions and improve their ability to develop top-notch engineers and technologists."

GO PLM Program

Siemens PLM Software's GO PLM(TM) initiative leads the industry in the commercial value of the in-kind grants it provides and brings together four complementary community involvement programs focused on academic partnership, regional productivity, youth and displaced worker development and the PACE (Partners for the Advancement of Collaborative Engineering Education) program. GO PLM provides PLM technology to more than 960,000 students yearly at nearly 9,500 global institutions, where it is used at every academic level -- from middle schools to graduate engineering research programs. For more information on GO PLM and the partners and programs it supports visit http://www.plm.automation.siemens.com/en_us/about_us/goplm/index.shtml

About Diversity/Careers:

Diversity/Careers Magazine reaches over 100,000 professionals in Engineering and IT who are Women, African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, Asian Americans, and People with Disabilities. The professional issue is distributed six times a year. Our editorial is superb and each issue has special sections such as Focus on Diversity, Changing Technology, Tech Update, and Supplier Diversity Focus.

Diversity/Careers magazine and Diversity/Careers online are owned and operated by Renard Communications, Inc. Renard Communications is certified as a woman business enterprise (WBE) by the Women President's Educational Organization (WPEO), a certifying partner for the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Our certificate number is 241285. We regularly attend matchmaking functions and national conventions of both WBENC and NMSDC.

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

Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070904/SIEMENSLOGO Siemens PLM Software

CONTACT: Mendi Paschal, +1-972-987-3210, mendi.paschal@siemens.com, for
Siemens PLM Software

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

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Voltran WEG Selects Siemens PLM Software to Increase Growth OpportunitiesProvider of Power Transformers Obtains Solid Edge and Teamcenter Solutions to Meet Increasing Demands From Growing Exporting Activity

PLANO, Texas and MEXICO CITY, June 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of Siemens Industry Automation Division and a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, today announced that Voltran WEG, a power transformer manufacturer in Latin America and Mexico, has selected Solid Edge(R) software and Teamcenter(R) software as the key solutions to expedite order processing and increase efficiency in its engineering department, and ultimately, its overall production process.

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Voltran WEG was created as a result of a 2006 joint venture between Voltran, a Mexican company servicing the power industry since 1980 and WEG, a Brazilian supplier in the same sector. The joint venture has resulted in a significant increase in manufacturing capabilities at the Voltran WEG plant in Tizayuca, Mexico. With combined manufacturing and management resources, Voltran WEG has expanded its reach to service clients from all over the world.

With the emergence of these new business opportunities, the engineering department needed to revamp its operation process and adopt tools to enhance collaboration, expedite processes and enable an overall more efficient system in order to respond faster to new product orders.

"After our company leaders and end-users conducted an in-depth evaluation of technical offering, business value and IT support available, we were convinced that Siemens PLM Software was by far the best available option in the market," said Roberto Alonso, chief of the Engineering Department, Voltran WEG.

Solid Edge offers Voltran WEG users a three-dimensional capacity to develop models and design digital prototypes integrated with the administration of the design, allowing for the sharing of application processes and workshop plans for production. It also offers precision when correcting the dimensions of preliminary designs and to verify pieces do not overlap prior to moving to production during the virtual assembly process.

By using Teamcenter as a single source of knowledge, Voltran WEG can now save time in design reviews and gather and share the necessary information, including all 3D models, in a simpler and faster process. This allows the engineers to do less paperwork and more creative design work.

"Siemens PLM Software develops solutions that enable companies to connect their processes into a cohesive system that enhances efficiency and improves management visibility throughout the product lifecycle. Voltran WEG's decision to acquire our products exemplifies how great solutions backed by an excellent team make the difference in this industry," said Alfredo Trevino, vice president of Operations for Mesoamerica of Siemens PLM Software.

About Voltran WEG

Voltran WEG, one of the Power and Process Leaders in Mexico, has a customer portfolio that includes: Mexico's Government, Caterpillar, ABB, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Electricite de France, Pemex, Areva, GE Supply, Iberdrola, Toyo Engineering, Nissan, Ford and Procter & Gamble. Voltran WEG employs a work force of over 200, and is located in Tizayuca, thirty miles north of Mexico City. The company's sales reached $66 million in 2007. For more information, please visit: http://www.voltran.com.mx/.

About Siemens PLM Software

About the Siemens Industry Automation Division

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

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CONTACT: Zory Graciani, +1-305-609-5113, zory@edfpr.com, of EDF
Communications

Web site: http://www.siemens.com/plm
http://www.voltran.com.mx/

CVS Caremark and Microsoft Team-up to Help People Manage Their HealthConsumers will be able to track prescription medications and health records online using Microsoft HealthVault.

WOONSOCKET, R.I. and REDMOND, Wash., June 26 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark and Microsoft Corp. announced plans to collaborate to offer consumer health care solutions to help people manage their health and wellness, and control their health information using Microsoft HealthVault.

Through this collaboration, consumers will be able to download a comprehensive list of prescriptions filled at CVS/pharmacy or through CVS Caremark by mail as well as save copies of their health records, including laboratory tests, from visits to MinuteClinic, the retail-based health clinic subsidiary of CVS Caremark, into their individual HealthVault record. It will also be possible to upload personal health data, such as blood pressure or glucometer readings, from HealthVault into CVS Caremark applications for use by pharmacists or nurse practitioners in providing care. These services are expected to be available to consumers beginning in the fall of 2008.

"We believe that tools such as Microsoft HealthVault should better enable consumers to manage their health care information in an environment that is often fragmented and paper-based," said Helena Foulkes, Senior Vice President, Health Services at CVS Caremark. "Given CVS Caremark's commitment to facilitating consumer engagement in their health care, we are excited to work with Microsoft to offer consumers HealthVault-connected services."

Microsoft's HealthVault platform allows people to collect, store and manage personal health information and share it with physicians, family members and other trusted third parties. Consumers can store information from multiple sources including provider and hospital record systems, pharmacies, home monitoring devices, and patient entries.

"For many people, the process for tracking medications consists of holding onto old prescription medication bottles," said Peter Neupert, corporate vice president, Health Solutions Group, Microsoft Corp. "The solutions CVS Caremark and HealthVault will deliver will make that method a thing of the past and give people the tools they need to better manage their prescriptions."

About CVS Caremark

CVS Caremark is the largest provider of prescriptions. The Company fills or manages more than 1 billion prescriptions annually. Through its unmatched breadth of service offerings, CVS Caremark is transforming the delivery of health care services in the U.S. The Company is uniquely positioned to effectively manage costs and improve health care outcomes through its 6,300 CVS/pharmacy stores; its pharmacy benefit management, mail order and specialty pharmacy division, Caremark Pharmacy Services; its retail- based health clinic subsidiary, MinuteClinic; and its online pharmacy, CVS.com. General information about CVS Caremark is available through the Investor Relations portion of the Company's website, at http://investor.cvs.com/, as well as through the pressroom portion of the Company's website, at http://www.cvscaremark.com/newsroom.

About Microsoft

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

CVS Caremark

CONTACT: Rapid Response Team, Waggener Edstrom for Microsoft,
+1-503-443-7070, rrt@waggeneredstrom.com; CVS Caremark Corporate
Communications, Carolyn Castel, +1-401-770-5717, ccastel@cvs.com

Web site: http://www.cvs.com/
http://www.cvscaremark.com/newsroom
http://investor.cvs.com/

MILCOM 2008 Conference Registration OpenWorld's premier military communications conference to be held in San Diego

SAN DIEGO, June 26, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Online registration for MILCOM 2008, the world's premier military communications conference, is now open.

The annual defense communications forum co-sponsored by the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Communications Society will take place Nov. 17 - 19 at the San Diego Convention Center.

Raytheon Company will host the 27th annual gathering, where more than 6,000 government and industry representatives from 30 countries are expected to focus on the theme, "Assuring Mission Success."

People interested in attending MILCOM 2008 are encouraged to go to http://www.milcom.org/ to register for the conference, as well as obtain important information about the agenda, exhibits and lodging.

"MILCOM is the premier event for government, military, academia and industry experts from around the world to focus on the role military communications plays in assuring mission success," said Jerry Powlen, vice president of Raytheon's Network Centric Systems' Integrated Communications Systems. "Given the radio frequency environment and security challenges faced by today's armed forces, the communications solutions we provide our warfighters are more critical and relevant than ever."

The MILCOM 2008 program will feature unclassified and classified technical sessions. Topics will cover communications and information technologies and capabilities that address 21st century communications challenges related to national defense, homeland security, disaster response and interoperability.

Confirmed speakers for the conference include the Honorable John Grimes, assistant secretary of defense for networks and information integration and chief information officer, U.S. Department of Defense; U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Michael Vane, director of the Army Capabilities Integration Center, Training and Doctrine Command; U.S. Army Gen. Jeffrey Sorenson; and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael Peterson, chief of Warfighting and Integration and chief information officer, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force.

Contact: Lynford Morton 703.284.4446 lynfordm@raytheon.com

Raytheon Company

CONTACT: Lynford Morton of Raytheon Company, +1-703-284-4446,
lynfordm@raytheon.com

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

ARRIS & Cisco Work Together on Multi Wavelength Standardization

SUWANEE, Ga. and SAN JOSE, Calif., June 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ARRIS and Cisco unveiled Tuesday their joint proposal for the technical criteria supporting multi-wavelength optical networks at the SCTE technical committee. With the wide variety of solutions being offered across the supplier community, ARRIS and Cisco believe these technical criteria will help ensure that operators will receive robust, reliable and cost effective system solutions. The solutions being offered by both companies will help enable expanded optical transport capacity for existing HFC networks or within Greenfield deployments. More information on these systems is available at their respective booths (ARRIS: 2050 and Cisco: 550) at the SCTE Cable-Tec Expo.

"This collaboration demonstrates the industry coming together to work toward a common goal of standardization. By identifying the limitations and common solutions for multi-wavelength transmission, we are improving cost efficiencies and paving the way for interoperability," said Mark Palazzo, vice president, general manager, Cisco Access Networks. "With so many parts involved, standardization helps us achieve commonality, fueling the continued growth and evolution of the industry."

"We are hoping to generate open standards-based products and solutions that support cable as it competes with telco and satellite providers," said John Caezza, President of ARRIS Access, Transport & Supplies. "When vendors work together to lower the costs of technology and speed its time-to-market, then the entire industry wins."

About ARRIS

ARRIS is a global communications technology company specializing in the design, engineering and supply of technology supporting triple- and quad-play broadband services for residential and business customers around the world. The company supplies broadband operators with the tools and platforms they need to deliver, reliable telephony, demand driven video, next-generation advertising and high-speed data services. ARRIS products expand and help grow network capacity with access and outside plant construction equipment, reliably deliver voice, video and data services and assure optimal service delivery for end customers. Headquartered in Suwanee, GA, USA, ARRIS has R&D centers in Atlanta, Chicago, Beaverton, Wallingford, Cork, Ireland and Shenzhen, China, and operates support and sales offices throughout the world. Information about ARRIS products and services can be found at http://www.arrisi.com/.

About Cisco Systems

Cisco, , is the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate. Information about Cisco can be found at http://www.cisco.com/. For ongoing news, please go to http://newsroom.cisco.com/.

ARRIS

CONTACT: Alex Swan, ARRIS Media Relations, +1-678-473-8327,
Alex.swan@arrisi.com; or Sara Stutzenstein, Cisco Media and Analysts,
+1-770-236-2181, stutzes@cisco.com

Web site: http://www.arrisi.com/
http://www.cisco.com/

EF Johnson Technologies, Inc. Receives $900K Contract From City of MariettaCompany to Provide P25 Radios for New Customer

IRVING, Texas, June 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- EF Johnson Technologies, Inc. announced today that it has received a $900,000 order from the City of Marietta, Georgia. The order calls for the company to provide its Project 25 compliant radios and accessories.

Michael E. Jalbert, chairman and chief executive officer, said, "Earlier in the year we announced that we were strengthening our marketing efforts to new federal, state and local government customers. This is the latest demonstration of our implementation of that strategy. The City of Marietta is a vibrant and growing part of metropolitan Atlanta and we are proud to provide them with interoperable communications solutions."

Rich Tieslau, IT Director for the City of Marietta, said, "These Project 25 compliant radios will provide us with two-way radio interoperability with the Georgia State Patrol, Cobb County Fire, Police and Sheriff's Departments and other public safety agencies in neighboring cities and counties, plus a couple of local university police departments. The new EFJohnson radios are equipped with Over the Air Rekeying (OTAR) and AES encryption which are features we did not have in our analog 800 MHz radios." The City went through an extensive Request for Proposal process that began in October 2007 with the City's 800 MHz P25 Radio Selection Committee recommending the purchase of EFJohnson products in May. The City worked closely with local EFJohnson dealer Radio One, Inc. of Norcross, Georgia to secure the sale and will work with them on the equipment installation.

About EF Johnson Technologies, Inc.

Headquartered in Irving, Texas, EF Johnson Technologies, Inc. focuses on innovating, developing and marketing the highest quality secure communications solutions to organizations whose mission is to protect and save lives. The Company's customers include first responders in public safety and public service, the federal government, and industrial organizations. The Company's products are marketed under the EFJohnson, 3e Technologies International, and Transcrypt International names. For more information, visit http://www.efji.com/.

Safe Harbor

Certain matters discussed in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed, suggested or implied by the forward-looking statements due to a number of risk factors including, but not limited to, the level of demand for the company's products and services, reliance on contract manufacturers, the timely procurement of necessary manufacturing components, software feature development and the implementation of application software, successful integration of the system components, dependence on continued funding of governmental agency programs, general economic and business conditions, and other risks detailed in the company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2007 and in the company's subsequent filings with the SEC. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release and the company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

EF Johnson Technologies, Inc.

CONTACT: Investor Relations, Jana Ahlfinger Bell, +1-972-819-2398,
jbell@efji.com, or Trade Press Information, Kevin Nolan, +1-972-819-0710,
knolan@efji.com, both of EF Johnson Technologies, Inc.

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

NetSuite Appoints New Chief Marketing OfficerEnterprise Software Marketing Executive David Downing to Lead Global Up-Market Expansion of NetSuite's On-Demand Business Management Software

SAN MATEO, Calif., June 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NetSuite Inc. , a leading vendor of on-demand, integrated business management software suites for the mid-market enterprise and divisions of large companies, today announced that David Downing, a global technology marketing executive with more than 25 years of experience, has been named NetSuite's new Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, Downing will be charged with overseeing all of NetSuite's worldwide marketing initiatives; driving awareness and adoption of NetSuite's Accounting / ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), CRM (Customer Relationship Management) and Ecommerce software suites; and spearheading marketing initiatives aimed at moving NetSuite up market to meet the needs of mid-market enterprises.

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"David's extensive experience in developing innovative sales and marketing strategies for premier technology companies will help our team as we continue to move forward with our mid-market expansion," said Zach Nelson, CEO of NetSuite.

Downing's leadership skills and innovative marketing strategies have been employed at some of the technology industry's leading enterprise software organizations, including Adobe, Oracle, Informatica and SAP. Before joining NetSuite, Downing was Vice President of Marketing at venture-backed MetaLINCS, acquired by Seagate Technology, in December 2007. Previously, Downing worked at SAP where he was an integral part of the team building support for SAP NetWeaver among independent software vendors (ISVs) and the venture capital community. As the vice president of marketing at Informatica, Downing was a key member of the management team that built that company into a worldwide leader in data integration and business intelligence, which included a successful IPO in 1999.

"NetSuite has built a formidable business by delivering the industry's first and only on-demand, integrated business management software suites that now serves thousands of companies in the SMB market that depend on NetSuite daily to run their critical business processes," said Downing. "We believe that the next huge opportunity for NetSuite and its technology is further up-stream, serving mid-market enterprises and divisions of large organizations who are choking on the cost and complexity of on-premise solutions. I can't think of a more exciting marketing assignment than to be part of the team charged with establishing NetSuite as the dominant supplier to the mid-market."

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

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

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CONTACT: Mei Li of NetSuite Inc., +1-650-627-1063, meili@netsuite.com

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

Microsoft Reaches for Clouds and Deepens Mobile Possibilities With Planned MobiComp AcquisitionCompany's expertise in mobile personal data protection and management to come to Microsoft.

REDMOND, Wash., June 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft Corp. today announced it intends to acquire MobiComp, a company that helped pioneer technologies allowing the backup and restoration of mobile data and mobile posting of social content to Web sites such as Facebook. The acquisition would combine MobiComp's expertise building innovative mobile data protection and sharing services with Microsoft's vision to provide compelling experiences that span work and play across mobile phones, the Web and PCs. Terms of the planned acquisition are not being disclosed.

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"People expect their phones to deliver the best experiences from PCs and the Web right to their pockets," said Todd Peters, corporate vice president in the Mobile Communications Business at Microsoft. "Investing in the right solutions from companies like MobiComp will extend the capabilities of Windows Mobile and Windows Live to help us provide the most innovative and seamless way to stay connected."

The Portugal-based company is known for a variety of breakthrough mobile services including MobileKeeper Backup & Restore, MobileKeeper Sharing & Communities, and Active mTicker. These services help mobile operators and people around the world back up personal content stored on a phone, publish updates to online communities, and get entertainment and news content delivered to phones.

"Like Microsoft, we've always believed in an open and innovative mobile platform and deep industry partnerships," said Carlos Oliveira, co-founder and CEO of MobiComp. "We're thrilled that our work over the past eight years can now be extended by partnering with Microsoft's world-class portfolio of mobile services."

MobiComp will contribute to a rapidly expanding list of offerings from Microsoft's Mobile Communications Business while continuing to serve its existing partners and customers, which include 11 mobile operators worldwide. Fifty handset makers build on the Windows Mobile platform, and 160 mobile operators in 55 countries carry Windows Mobile phones. The services of Windows Live, including one of the largest free instant messaging services and blogging services, run on every major mobile operating system worldwide.

"We're extremely pleased with this announcement, which reflects our country's leadership in innovative technology," said Nuno Duarte, general manager of Microsoft Portugal. "It highlights the success of our prime minister's economic policies and serves as proof of Microsoft's commitment to the partnership signed between Portugal's government and Bill Gates two years ago. Following several top companywide awards for Microsoft Portugal, this is further evidence of our visibility in Microsoft's worldwide efforts."

About MobiComp

MobiComp is a Braga, Portugal-based software services company, founded in 2000, that provides mobile operators and consumers innovative security and access to information while mobile.

About Microsoft

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

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CONTACT: Weber Shandwick, +44 (0)20 7067 0000 (London), +1-425-452-5400
(Seattle), wwmcb@webershandwick.com, for Microsoft Corp.

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

Dot Hill Systems Corp. Updates Guidance for Second Quarter of 2008

CARLSBAD, Calif., June 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dot Hill Systems Corp. announced today that it has updated its earnings guidance for the second quarter of 2008.

For the second quarter of 2008, the company is targeting revenue in the range of $66 to $70 million. This is in line with the revenue guidance the company issued on May 8, 2008. The company has adjusted its targeted second quarter 2008 net loss to a net loss per fully diluted share in the range of $0.12 to $0.16 on a non-GAAP basis which excludes share-based compensation expense, foreign currency gains or losses, severance and restructuring expenses. This compares to the guidance the company issued on May 8, 2008 for a targeted non-GAAP net loss per fully diluted share in the range of $0.07 to $0.10. The company attributes the downward adjustment in its net loss per share guidance primarily to actual versus projected shifts in product and customer mix resulting in lower than expected product margins, higher than expected expenses associated with the ramp of production for its newest Tier-1 OEM customer and increased freight charges.

Additionally, the company is projecting cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2008 to be in the range of $61 to $65 million, as compared to cash and cash equivalents of $77.4 million as of March 31, 2008. The decrease in cash is largely attributed to higher than expected working capital requirements associated with the ramp of production for the company's newest Tier-1 OEM customer and projected second quarter 2008 operating losses.

Dot Hill's second quarter 2008 financial results conference call is scheduled to take place on August 6, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. ET.

About Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release contains expected financial results that exclude the effects of a tax charge, and are not in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The company believes that this non-GAAP financial measure provides meaningful supplemental information to both management and investors that is indicative of the company's core operating results and facilitates comparison of operating results across reporting periods. The company used this non-GAAP measure when evaluating its financial results as well as for internal resource management, planning and forecasting purposes. This non-GAAP measure should not be viewed in isolation from or as a substitute for the company's expected financial results in accordance with GAAP.

Statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such statements include statements regarding: Dot Hill's net revenue and net loss for the second quarter of 2008; Dot Hill's cash and marketable securities held at the end of the second quarter of 2008 and revenues from and relationships with the company's OEM customers. Among the risks that contribute to the uncertain nature of the forward-looking statements include: the risk that Dot Hill's actual financial results for the second quarter of 2008 and financial position as of June 30, 2008 will be materially different from the results targeted above, the risk that one or more of Dot Hill's OEM or other customers may cancel or reduce orders, not order as forecasted or terminate their agreements with Dot Hill; the risk that one or more of Dot Hill's suppliers or subcontractors may fail to perform or may terminate their agreements with Dot Hill; the ability of Dot Hill to complete deals with existing and new customers on favorable terms or at all; unforeseen technological, intellectual property or engineering issues; competition for direct sales from Dot Hill's OEM customers; the timing of orders for products and shipments and its effect on revenue recognition; and changing customer preferences in the open systems computing market; as well as the additional risks set forth in the forms 8-K, 10-K and 10-Q most recently filed with the SEC by Dot Hill. All forward- looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made. Dot Hill undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.

Dot Hill Systems Corp.

CONTACT: Hanif Jamal, Chief Financial Officer, +1-760-931-5500,
investors@dothill.com, or Kirsten Garvin, Director of Investor Relations,
+1-760-476-3811, kirsten.garvin@dothill.com, both of Dot Hill Systems Corp.

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

Dare to Touch the Talk of the Summer From Verizon WirelessNew LG Dare(TM) Features Brilliant Touch-Screen with Handwriting Recognition and Advanced 3.2 Megapixel Camera and Camcorder

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., June 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless and LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones) today announced the highly-anticipated LG Dare(TM) is now available through Verizon Wireless' online store. This summer's must-have phone dares to be different with its bold looks and advanced capabilities -- boasting a spacious three-inch touch-screen with handwriting recognition, a superior 3.2 megapixel camera with face detection and flash, and unique photo editing capabilities. The phone will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores, including those in Circuit City, on July 3.

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The LG Dare's touch-screen offers the optimal HTML Web browsing experience and runs on the nation's most reliable wireless network to ensure a smooth and easy navigation experience. The touch-screen also supports handwriting recognition and tactile feedback so that customers can more easily select their options on the phone. The phone's camera has a Schneider-Kreuznach certified lens for outstanding image quality, and the camera offers advanced features, such as face detection and an LED flash so customers can take enhanced-quality photos from their mobile phones. Additionally, customers can use the photo editing tool to personalize their digital photos with features that include borders and landscapes, and they can draw on their pictures directly on the screen using their fingertips.

Additional features and capabilities of LG Dare include: -- V CAST Music-capable -- access more than 3 million full-length songs from well-known and independent artists that can be purchased and downloaded over-the-air directly to the phone -- Music Player for .mp3, .wma, unprotected .aac, and unprotected .aac+ files -- microSD(TM) card memory port -- with up to 8 GB support with an optional memory card -- USB Mass Storage -- transfer files between microSD card and PC -- 3.2 Megapixel Camera and Camcorder -- Schneider-Kreuznach certified lens for optimal picture quality -- Camera Resolutions: 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 pixels -- SmartPic technology and manual ISO adjustment for improved image quality -- Face Detection -- detects a face when taking a picture -- Panorama, split shot and frame camera settings -- Scene Mode -- automatically makes adjustments to camera settings for improved quality in different environments -- Zoom: up to 2x -- Image Editor -- zoom, rotate, crop, add frames and icons and write over images -- Video Resolutions: 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 176 x 144 pixels -- Video Recording Speed: up to 120 frames per second for slow video playback -- Video Recording Time: 30 seconds (for sending); up to 1 hour (for saving) depending on memory -- Video Player for WMV, MP4, 3GP, 3G2 formats -- Customizable brightness, white balance, shutter sound, color effects, night and preview mode, photometry, self-timer -- Bluetooth(R) Version 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) -- Listen to music with optional stereo Bluetooth headset -- Send all contacts and calendar events via Bluetooth -- Print and send customer-generated pictures (JPEG) via Bluetooth -- Save up to 20 Bluetooth pairings -- Supported Profiles: headset, hands-free car kits, dial-up networking, stereo Bluetooth, phone book access, basic printing, object push for vCard and vCalendar, file transfer, basic imaging, human interface device -- One-touch speakerphone -- Speaker-independent voice commands -- Voice Recording: 1 minute or 1 hour (standby) -- Music ringer support (clips from hit songs) -- HTML Web browsing with touch navigation and favorites -- Text, picture, video messaging-capable -- Mobile Email -- access MSN(R) Hotmail(R), America Online(R) and Yahoo!(R) accounts to exchange e-mail -- Mobile IM capabilities -- VZ Navigator(SM)-capable -- get visual and audible directions to thousands of destinations, locate businesses and other points of interest, get maps of a location, and share directions with others -- Phone Book with 1,000 contacts: each contact entry stores five numbers, two e-mail addresses and a Picture ID -- FOTA-capable -- upgrade firmware over-the-air -- Favorites -- add up to nine contacts with Picture ID -- Speed Dial (up to 996 entries) -- Technology: CDMA -- Frequency: 1.9 GHz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz CDMA (Digital Dual-Band) -- Data Transmission: high-speed EV-DO -- Dimensions: 4.1" (h) x 2.2" (w) x 0.5" (d) -- Weight: 3.76 ounces -- Display: 260K Color TFT, 240 x 400 pixels, 3.0" -- Standard Battery: 1,100 mAh -- Usage Time: up to 280 minutes or -- Standby Time: up to 360 hours

The Dare is available for $199.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. 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.

About LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.

LG Electronics, Inc. is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications, employing more than 82,000 people working in over 110 operations including 81 subsidiaries around the world. With 2007 global sales of USD 44 billion, LG is comprised of four business units -- Mobile Communications, Digital Appliance, Digital Display and Digital Media. LG is the world's leading producer of mobile handsets, flat panel TVs, air conditioners, front-loading washing machines, optical storage products, DVD players and home theater systems. For more information, please visit http://www.lge.com/.

About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company

LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is the world's leading provider of UMTS (WCDMA), CDMA and GSM handsets, which have been designed to improve the value of customer life. With a total range of wired and wireless solutions, the company is rapidly establishing a global presence and growing its international market share in 3G handsets. For more information please visit http://www.lgusa.com/.

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Brenda Boyd Raney of Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7518,
Brenda.Raney@verizonwireless.com; or Demetra Kavadeles of LG Mobile Phones,
+1-858-635-5232, dkavadeles@lge.com; or Lana Rushing or Ogilvy PR for LG
Mobile Phones, +1-310-248-6183, lana.rushing@ogilvypr.com

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Cynosure President and CEO Michael Davin Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year(R) 2008 Award Winner in New England

WESTFORD, Mass., June 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cynosure, Inc. , a leading developer and manufacturer of a broad array of light-based aesthetic treatment systems, today announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Davin received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) 2008 Award in the Medical Devices category in New England.

Davin was selected by an independent panel of judges to receive the award, which recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who are building and leading dynamic, growing businesses. The award was presented Tuesday, June 24 at a gala event at the Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel.

"People are the most important asset in any organization, and our more than 300 employees have enabled Cynosure to become the fastest-growing company in the aesthetic laser industry," Davin said. "I am gratified to receive this prestigious honor from Ernst & Young, but the credit for the achievement extends across our entire company. Thanks to our employees, our year-over-year revenue growth has averaged more than 50% over the past seven quarters, underscoring our ability to consistently introduce innovative technology, launch successful products and create strong relationships with our customers."

As a New England award winner, Davin is now eligible for consideration for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2008 National program. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the overall national Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year award winner, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California on November 15, 2008. The awards are the culminating event of the Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Forum, the nation's most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies.

About Cynosure, Inc.

Cynosure, Inc. develops and markets aesthetic treatment systems that are used by physicians and other practitioners to perform non-invasive and minimally invasive procedures to remove hair, treat vascular lesions, rejuvenate skin through the treatment of shallow vascular and pigmented lesions, laser lipolysis and temporarily reduce the appearance of cellulite. Cynosure's products include a broad range of laser and other light-based energy sources, including Alexandrite, pulsed dye, Nd:YAG and diode lasers, as well as intense pulsed light. Cynosure was founded in 1991. For corporate or product information, contact Cynosure at 800-886-2966, or visit http://www.cynosure.com/.

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First CyberKnife System to be Installed in CanadaSystem to be Installed in One of Canada's Largest Academic Cancer Centers

SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Accuray Incorporated , a global leader in the field of radiosurgery today announced that Centre Hospitalier de l'Universite de Montreal (CHUM) has purchased a CyberKnife(R) Robotic Radiosurgery System for installation at Hopital Notre-Dame du CHUM, in Montreal, Canada.

CHUM, one of the largest radiation oncology centers in Canada, will utilize the CyberKnife System to treat both intracranial and extracranial tumors including those in the lung, spine and prostate.

CHUM is one of the leading academic sites in North America for the number of accruals for protocols developed by the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) of the American College of Radiology (ACR), demonstrating the center's leadership in research and innovation.

"In addition to being an important purchase for the people of Canada, the addition of a CyberKnife System at CHUM provides an opportunity for continued research and clinical investigation," said Euan S. Thomson, Ph.D., president and CEO of Accuray. "We are thrilled to be working with such a reputable teaching facility that's had continued success in accruing patients under protocol."

In Quebec, authorization is required from a regional authority to acquire certain medical technologies, such as imaging and radiation therapy. CHUM secured approval in May 2008 and plans to install its CyberKnife System by early 2009.

About CHUM

The Centre hospitalier de l'Universite de Montreal provides specialized and ultra-specialized services to a regional and supra-regional clientele. Within its more immediate coverage area, the CHUM also provides general and specialized hospital care and services. The CHUM uses an integrated network model to carry out its five-part mandate of care, teaching, research, the assessment of technologies and health care methodologies, and the promotion of health care. Through its determined efforts to continuously improve quality of care and patient safety, the CHUM has again received accreditation from the Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation, for the 2007-2010 period. Hotel-Dieu, Hopital Notre-Dame, and Hopital Saint-Luc make up the CHUM, with approximately 10,000 employees, 900 physicians, 270 researchers, 6,000 students and trainees and 700 volunteers providing services to over a million patients each year. http://www.chumontreal.qc.ca/.

About the CyberKnife(R) Robotic Radiosurgery System

The CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System is the world's only robotic radiosurgery system designed to treat tumors anywhere in the body non- invasively. Using continual image guidance technology and computer controlled robotic mobility, the CyberKnife System automatically tracks, detects and corrects for tumor and patient movement in real-time throughout the treatment. This enables the CyberKnife System to deliver high-dose radiation with pinpoint precision, which minimizes damage to surrounding healthy tissue and eliminates the need for invasive head or body stabilization frames.

About Accuray

Accuray Incorporated , based in Sunnyvale, Calif., is a global leader in the field of radiosurgery dedicated to providing an improved quality of life and a non-surgical treatment option for those diagnosed with cancer. Accuray develops and markets the CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System, which extends the benefits of radiosurgery to include extracranial tumors, including those in the spine, lung, prostate, liver and pancreas. To date, the CyberKnife System has been used to treat more than 40,000 patients worldwide and currently more than 130 systems have been installed in leading hospitals in the Americas, Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit http://www.accuray.com/.

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The foregoing may contain certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including uncertainties associated with the medical device industry. Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, clinical studies, regulatory review and approval, and market acceptance and commercialization of products and services are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements are made and are based on information available at the time those statements are made and/or management's good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events. You should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual performance and results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements we make include: market acceptance of products; competing products, the combination of our products with complementary technology; and other risks detailed from time to time under the heading "Risk Factors" in our report on Form 10-K for the 2007 fiscal year, as updated from time to time by our quarterly reports on Form 10- Q and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company's actual results of operations may differ significantly from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements as a result of these and other factors. We assume no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual performance or results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking information, except to the extent required by applicable securities laws.

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Autodesk Enhances Sustainable Design Capabilities With Acquisitions of Ecotect and Green Building Studio Analysis ToolsAutodesk Completes Acquisition of Assets of Square One Research and Green Building Studio

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., June 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- As part of its on-going commitment to support the practice of sustainable design and green building in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industries, Autodesk, Inc. today announced two acquisitions to improve building performance analysis in the building information modeling (BIM) process. Autodesk announced that it has completed the acquisition of substantially all the assets related to the Ecotect software tools for conceptual building performance analysis from both Square One Research Ltd. and Dr. Andrew Marsh. Autodesk also announced that it has completed the acquisition of substantially all the assets of Green Building Studio, Inc., a provider of web-based whole building energy, water and carbon-emission analysis software. Terms of the acquisitions were not disclosed.

"Buildings are a leading contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, so to combat climate change it is critical for the building industry to rapidly adopt sustainable design practices that will lead to buildings which are appreciably more efficient and eventually carbon neutral," said Jay Bhatt, senior vice president, Autodesk AEC solutions. "The addition of these tools to our technology portfolio will help make it easier for architects, engineers and designers to understand the impact of their design decisions on building performance earlier in the design process so they can optimize for reduced environmental impact."

The acquisitions of Ecotect and the Green Building Studio assets will support Autodesk's vision to deliver software that enables architects and engineers to design more sustainable projects. With improved building performance analysis capabilities, Autodesk will be uniquely positioned to offer a comprehensive suite of software solutions for sustainable design and analysis, enabling a BIM process that can facilitate cost-effective design and delivery of high-performing, resource-efficient buildings and infrastructure.

Square One Research, Ltd. and Dr. Andrew Marsh, creator of the Ecotect environmental design and analysis tools, are based in Isle of Man. The Ecotect tools can measure how fundamental criteria, such as solar, thermal, shading, lighting, and airflow, will affect building performance in the conceptual and detailed phases of design. Their capability to forecast building performance over time better equips architects and engineers to deliver more energy efficient and sustainable building designs.

"Square One Research and Autodesk share a commitment to using technology to make the design and construction of sustainable, high-performance buildings easier and more efficient," said Dr. Andrew J. Marsh, Co-Founder and Head of Research & Development, Square One Research. "We are pleased to join Autodesk and look forward to helping develop and deliver simple and effective building performance analysis to architects and engineers around the world."

The Autodesk Green Building Studio analysis tools, now available at http://www.autodesk.com/greenbuildingstudio, provide improved design insight through whole building energy, water and carbon-emission analysis, helping architects and designers to maximize building economic and environmental performance. The tools are compatible with Autodesk design software as well as software from other industry providers through the Green Building XML (gbXML) schema and can now be directly accessed from within the Revit platform for BIM with a new plug-in now available for download. Green Building Studio Inc. launched the Green Building Studio web service in 2004.

To read more about how Autodesk and its customers are addressing sustainable design, please visit http://www.autodesk.com/green.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding the impact of the acquisition on Autodesk's, product offerings and the performance of its business. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include the following: difficulties encountered in integrating merged businesses; whether certain market segments grow as anticipated; the competitive environment in the software industry and competitive responses to the acquisition; and whether the companies can successfully develop new products or modify existing products and the degree to which these gain market acceptance.

Further information on potential factors that could affect the financial results of Autodesk are included in the company's reports on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2008, and Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 2008 which are on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

About Autodesk

Autodesk, Inc. is the world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the manufacturing, building and construction, and media and entertainment markets. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk has developed the broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art digital prototyping solutions to help customers experience their ideas before they are real. Fortune 1000 companies rely on Autodesk for the tools to visualize, simulate and analyze real-world performance early in the design process to save time and money, enhance quality and foster innovation. For additional information about Autodesk, visit http://www.autodesk.com/.

Autodesk, AutoCAD, and Revit are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document.

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CONTACT: Noah Cole of Autodesk, Inc., +1-415-200-6310,
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Web site: http://www.autodesk.com/

JDSU Launches New Digital Network Test and Monitoring Solutions for Cable Operators at SCTE Cable-Tec Expo 2008PathTrak Identifies MPEG Impairments and Provides Advanced DOCSIS 3.0 Measurements to Significantly Reduce Troubleshooting Time

MILPITAS, Calif., June 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- JDSU today announced the release of the PathTrak(TM) Video Monitoring (PVM) System and the PathTrak RPM3000 System module to ensure high-quality delivery of video, VoIP and high-speed data services over advanced digital networks. JDSU's leading communications test and measurement solutions for cable network operators are on display this week at the SCTE Cable-Tec Expo, Philadelphia, booth #543.

The PVM System helps operators segment forward path video problems in minutes, instead of hours, by proactively monitoring for RF and MPEG impairments. In addition, PVM software provides network engineers and technicians with web-based access to both live and historical RF and MPEG performance measurements throughout the network, speeding troubleshooting time.

The new PathTrak Return Path Monitoring System module, the RPM3000, expands visibility into upstream digital network performance and provides proactive DOCSIS 3.0 measurement and certification capabilities, including analysis of live spectrum, modulation error rate (MER) and quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM).

"JDSU's new PVM capabilities provide increased visibility into digital networks and the performance of advanced broadband services, providing our cable customers with the tools they need to ensure quality and reduce churn in an intensely competitive environment," said Kevin Oliver, director of product marketing in JDSU's Communications Test and Measurement business segment.

JDSU's PathTrak Video Monitoring system also includes the RSAM-5700 QAM RF Probe, the ISS-5116 16 port switch, the MVP-100 MPEG Video Probe, the MVP-200 MPEG Analyzer and the powerful PathTrak Video Monitoring Software.

JDSU's presence at SCTE Cable-Tec Expo also includes the following speaking appearances:

Delivering on the Promise of Business Services - "Cellular Backhaul: A Review of Today's Most Critical Real-World Issues and the Methodologies Used to Combat Them"

Thursday, June 26 from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Friday, June 27 from 1:35 to 2:45 p.m. Presenter: Andrew B. Sachs, Director, Strategic Marketing, JDSU

Upstream Challenges to Channel Bonding - "Maintaining the Return Path in an Expanding Digital Environment"

Thursday, June 26 from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Friday, June 27 from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. Presenter: Carlene Gardner, Product Manager, JDSU About JDSU

JDSU (Nasdaq: JDSU; and TSX: JDU) enables broadband and optical innovation in the communications, commercial and consumer markets. JDSU is the leading provider of communications test and measurement solutions and optical products for telecommunications service providers, cable operators, and network equipment manufacturers. JDSU is also a leading provider of innovative optical solutions for medical/environmental instrumentation, semiconductor processing, display, brand authentication, aerospace and defense, and decorative applications. More information is available at http://www.jdsu.com/.

Contacts Press/Industry: Matt Pitchford, +1 317-460-0250 or matt.pitchford@jdsu.com Investors: Michelle Levine, +1 408-546-4421 or michelle.levine@jdsu.com

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CONTACT: Press|Industry, Matt Pitchford, +1-317-460-0250,
matt.pitchford@jdsu.com, or Investors, Michelle Levine, +1-408-546-4421 or
michelle.levine@jdsu.com, both of JDSU

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

Solomon Systems Commissioned in Singapore

DANBURY, Conn., June 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Solomon Technologies, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SOLM) today announced that the first eight water taxis using Solomon's ST-74 marine propulsion systems have been commissioned for operations in the rivers and harbor areas of Singapore. Solomon worked with the marine constructor in Singapore to provide a powerful, environmentally friendly system, using its proprietary propulsion technology.

Peter W. DeVecchis, President of Solomon commented, "We are pleased that the installation and operation of these systems went so smoothly. We designed them for simplicity of installation in remote environments without the need for factory assistance on-site. Our customer required very little guidance in installing and making the systems operational in record time." He continued, "We intentionally designed these products with the goal of having them operate almost universally, within certain power requirements, in various hull configurations, similar to the 'Plug & Play' concept in the electronics industry. We believe our product performance will lead to additional orders to complete the project."

Information about Solomon Technologies, Inc.:

Solomon Technologies, Inc., through its Motive Power and Power Electronics divisions, develops, licenses, manufactures and sells precision electric power drive systems, including those utilizing its patented Electric Wheel(R) Electric Transaxle(TM) and hybrid and regenerative technologies as well as direct current power supplies and power supply systems requiring high levels of reliability and ruggedness for defense, aerospace, marine, commercial, automotive, hybrid electric and all electric vehicle applications.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The statements regarding Solomon Technologies, Inc. in this release that are not historical in nature, particularly those that utilize terminology such as "may," "will," "should," "likely," "expects," "anticipates," "estimates," "believes," or "plans," or comparable terminology, are forward-looking statements based on current expectations about future events, which management has derived from the information currently available to it. It is possible that the assumptions made by management for purposes of such statements may not materialize. Actual results may differ materially from those projected or implied in any forward-looking statements. Important factors known to management that could cause forward-looking statements to turn out to be incorrect are identified and discussed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements contained in this release speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to correct or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contact: Solomon Technologies, Inc. Peter DeVecchis, 727-859-4447 http://www.solomontechnologies.com/ or Crescent Communications David Long, 203-226-5527

Solomon Technologies, Inc.

CONTACT: Peter DeVecchis of Solomon Technologies, Inc., +1-727-859-4447,
or David Long of Crescent Communications, +1-203-226-5527

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