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Verizon Wireless Continues Rollout of Wireless Broadband Network in Western and Central IowaHigh-Speed Network Gives Verizon Wireless Customers Access to Fast Wireless Internet, E-mail, Mobile Music, Videos, and More

SIOUX CITY, Iowa, June 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless announced today that it has expanded the national rollout of its high-speed wireless data network to Sioux City and portions of western and central Iowa.

Coverage in the Sioux City area extends north to Hinton, south to Salix, east to Correctionville, and west to South Sioux City, Neb. Other communities covered in this network rollout are Le Mars, Denison, Carroll, Harlan, Atlantic, Fort Dodge, and Webster City. In addition the high-speed network is now available in communities where Verizon Wireless has service in the counties of Adair, Audubon, Cass, Guthrie, Madison, Crawford, Harrison, Monona, Shelby, Woodbury, Calhoun, Carroll, Greene, Ida, Sac, Cherokee, Plymouth, Hamilton, Humboldt, Webster, and Wright.

"These Iowa communities represent vital markets with dynamic, tech-savvy business people, residents and students who want to stay connected," said Nancy B. Clark, president -- Great Plains region, Verizon Wireless. "The launch of our broadband network to greater portions of Iowa provides our customers with access to the very latest wireless technology."

With the wireless broadband network, Verizon Wireless customers in the area now enjoy two prime services:

-- BroadbandAccess, the enhanced high-speed wireless service that equips Verizon Wireless' business customers with a truly untethered mobile office experience, enabling them to wirelessly access their calendars, the Internet, e-mail and critical business information residing behind their companies' firewalls; and

-- V CAST, a consumer-oriented multimedia service that gives customers access to the most comprehensive selection of downloadable music, high-quality videos and the coolest 3D games found anywhere.

BroadbandAccess

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

With BroadbandAccess, business customers, residents and visitors to these areas of Iowa can expect average download speeds of 600 kilobits per second (kbps) to 1.4 megabits per second and average upload speeds of 500-800 kbps. That means they can download a 1 Megabyte e-mail attachment -- the equivalent of a small PowerPoint(R) presentation or a large PDF file -- in about eight seconds and upload the same-sized file in less than 13 seconds.

"Our enhanced BroadbandAccess service gives our customers three key advantages in wireless communication -- speed, mobility and security," Clark said. "With these advantages comes an increase in productivity and bottom-line business benefits."

V CAST: Video and Music

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

Investment

This multi-million dollar data network expansion includes the installation of high-tech wireless hardware and software in wireless transmission sites throughout western and central Iowa. Verizon Wireless has invested more than $45 billion since it was formed -- more than $5.5 billion on average every year -- to increase the coverage and capacity of its national network and to add new services. More than $202 million of this investment was spent in Iowa over the past seven years on network improvements.

Verizon Wireless was the first national wireless provider to commercially launch a high-speed wireless broadband network in the United States. Previously the company announced high-speed service in Council Bluffs, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Dubuque, Iowa City, and Davenport.

For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to http://www.verizonwireless.com/.

About Verizon Wireless

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

Verizon Wireless

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

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

Verizon Wireless Turns on 5,500 Square Miles of Network for South Georgians On the GoCompany's Largest Expansion in Georgia History Launches High-Speed Network in Valdosta and Waycross Areas

ALPHARETTA, Ga., June 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless is widening its wireless "fast lane" to cover the Valdosta and Waycross areas. After investing over $90 million across the state this year to date, the company has turned on 100 new cell towers since New Year's Eve 2007, to bring the Valdosta and Waycross markets onto the nation's most reliable wireless network. Verizon Wireless also plans to open 13 new stores and kiosks across the area including the company's direct retail locations, exclusive authorized dealers and national retailers, which will all offer the full array of Verizon Wireless devices, accessories and services. The company will employ over 100 full-time employees across the two markets.

Starting today, 5,500 square miles of network expansion now covers residents from the eastern edge of Thomas County, northeast through Bacon County, southeast through Coffee and Camden Counties, including all major thoroughfares, towns and cities in between. Customers of Verizon Wireless in these areas now have access to the latest high-speed business and entertainment services offered on their phones, laptop computers and other wireless devices.

With the enhanced network, South Georgians now have access to Verizon Wireless' two prime services: BroadbandAccess and V CAST. With BroadbandAccess, customers can download a 1 Megabyte e-mail attachment -- the equivalent of a small PowerPoint(R) presentation or a large PDF file -- in about eight seconds and upload the same-sized file in less than 13 seconds. The company's V CAST multimedia services offer customers the ability to download full-song tracks, play cutting-edge 3D games and stream video clips straight to their phones.

"We are very excited to introduce the people of south Georgia to the Verizon Wireless experience of unparalleled products and services combined with unbeatable customer service," said Jeff Mango, president -- Georgia/Alabama region, Verizon Wireless. "A major reason our customers choose Verizon Wireless and stay with us is because we offer the nation's most reliable wireless network, and Georgians' expectations are no exception. The demand for Verizon Wireless in south Georgia is now being met."

The company is planning ribbon cutting ceremonies officially opening the first stores in the area, in Waycross and Valdosta, on August 13. The new stores' cutting-edge evolutionary design offer consumers a high-tech and hands-on experience with wireless voice, data, music and video services. The store features a bright new design and integrates a number of innovative systems and operational enhancements designed to streamline the sales process and enhance the customer experience. Additional information about grand opening events coming soon.

"Providing a modern and interactive approach to our retail environment will enhance our customers' experience far beyond the initial purchase of a phone and accessories and will give them the experience they have come to expect from Verizon Wireless," said Mango.

To date in 2008, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $90 million in the expansion and enhancement of its network in Georgia. The company has invested more than $45 billion since it was formed -- $5.5 billion on average every year -- to increase the coverage and capacity of its national network and to add new services. Other examples of company leadership include being first to offer nationwide plans with unlimited calling and the only provider to offer a 30-day network Test Drive pledge that pays for calls if a customer isn't satisfied and switches to another carrier.

Verizon Wireless' reputation as the nation's most reliable wireless network is supported by industry-leading redundancy and maintenance measures. This has proven particularly valuable during natural disasters and other emergencies across the country. Standard Verizon Wireless network-reliability features include battery back-up power at all facilities as well as generators installed at all switching facilities and many cell site locations.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Caran Smith of Verizon Wireless, +1-678-339-4891,
Caran.Smith@verizonwireless.com

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

Digital Ally, Inc. to Report Ninth Consecutive Quarter of Record RevenuesCompany Announces Authorization of Stock Repurchase Plan

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., June 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Digital Ally, Inc. , which develops, manufactures and markets advanced video surveillance products for law enforcement, homeland security and commercial security applications, today announced that it expects to report its operating results for the second quarter of 2008 towards the end of July.

"We expect to report that the Company achieved its ninth consecutive quarter of record revenues during the quarter that ends today," stated Stanton E. Ross, Chief Executive Officer of Digital Ally, Inc. "The Company began shipping its advanced digital surveillance products to customers in March 2006, and revenues in each quarter since that time have exceeded the revenues recorded in the preceding quarter. While our growth to date has been driven primarily by the DVM-500 In-Car Digital Video Rearview Mirror System's rapid increase in its share of the market for in-car video systems within the domestic and international law enforcement community, we expect new products and new markets to play an expanding role in our future sales gains. An increasing number of law enforcement agencies are testing our Digital Video Flashlight, and our recently announced DVM-250 Pro will be the first in a series of professional-quality event recorders being developed for the transportation industry."

"As we have stated before, management expects Digital Ally's revenues for the year ending December 31, 2008 to increase over 100% from last year, to approximately $40 million, and operating margins for the full year should at least approximate the 29% reported in the first quarter of 2008," continued Ross. "While it is too early to issue any specific guidance for 2009, we are optimistic that next year will again witness strong growth in sales and earnings for the Company."

The Company also announced that its Board of Directors has approved a program that authorizes the repurchase of up to $10 million of the Company's common stock in the open market, or in privately negotiated transactions, through July 1, 2010. The repurchases, if and when made, will be subject to market conditions, applicable rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission and other factors. Purchases may be commenced, suspended or discontinued at any time. The repurchase program will be funded using a portion of available cash and cash equivalent balances, along with "free" cash flows being generated from operations

"We are currently earning interest on our growing cash balances at an annualized rate of less than 2%. Meanwhile, our Company's after-tax net income during the first quarter of 2008 was equivalent to an annualized return on December 31, 2007 shareholders' equity of more than 73%. From a long-term perspective, we believe the investment of some of our cash in DGLY common stock when we deem it to be undervalued represents a prudent and attractive alternative to the currently low interest rates that we are earning on our cash equivalent investments," concluded Ross.

As of June 29, 2008, Digital Ally, Inc. had 15,646,243 shares of common stock outstanding.

About Digital Ally, Inc.

Digital Ally, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets advanced technology products for law enforcement, homeland security and commercial security applications. The Company's primary focus is Digital Video Imaging and Storage. For additional information, visit http://www.digitalallyinc.com/

The Company is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, and its shares are traded on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol "DGLY".

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are based largely on the expectations or forecasts of future events, can be affected by inaccurate assumptions, and are subject to various business risks and known and unknown uncertainties, a number of which are beyond the control of management. Therefore, actual results could differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. A wide variety of factors that may cause actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following: the Company's ability to continue to increase revenue and profits as forecast; its ability to have its new product offerings perform as planned or advertised; whether there will be a commercial market, domestically and internationally, for one or more of its new products; its ability to commercialize its products and production processes, including increasing its production capabilities to satisfy orders in a cost-effective manner; whether the Company will be able to adapt its technology to new and different uses, including being able to introduce new products; competition from larger, more established companies with far greater economic and human resources; its ability to attract and retain customers and quality employees; its ability to obtain patent protection on any of its products and, if obtained, to defend such intellectual property rights; the effect of changing economic conditions; and changes in government regulations, tax rates and similar matters. These cautionary statements should not be construed as exhaustive or as any admission as to the adequacy of the Company's disclosures. The Company cannot predict or determine after the fact what factors would cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements or other statements. The reader should consider statements that include the words "believes", "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "estimates", "plans", "projects", "should", or other expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends, to be uncertain and forward-looking. The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Additional information respecting factors that could materially affect the Company and its operations are contained in its reports on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2007 and Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2008, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

For Additional Information, Please Contact: Stanton E. Ross, CEO at (913) 814-7774 or

RJ Falkner & Company, Inc., Investor Relations Counsel at (800) 377-9893 or

via email at info@rjfalkner.com

Digital Ally, Inc.

CONTACT: Stanton E. Ross, CEO of Digital Ally, Inc., +1-913-814-7774; or
RJ Falkner & Company, Inc., Investor Relations Counsel, +1-800-377-9893,
info@rjfalkner.com, for Digital Ally, Inc.

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

VIASPACE Subsidiary Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Corporation and PolyFuel Initiate Methanol Cartridge Collaboration

PASADENA, Calif., June 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- VIASPACE Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: VSPC) , announced today that its subsidiary Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Corporation (DMFCC) has received a purchase order from PolyFuel of Mountain View, California to assist with the design of disposable methanol fuel cartridges.

PolyFuel is a world leader in engineered membranes for fuel cells and has developed a new family of hydrocarbon membranes that exhibit performance characteristics never before simultaneously achieved with any other fuel cell membrane material. Leading Japanese and Korean consumer electronics companies rank PolyFuel's hydrocarbon membrane as the best portable fuel cell membrane available in the world today. PolyFuel also has DMFC stack and system technology, which it will share with its membrane customers as reference designs. Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Corporation and PolyFuel will collaborate in the design of a fuel cartridge for micro fuel cells using PolyFuel's membrane material.

VIASPACE through DMFCC designs and manufactures disposable fuel cartridges for portable electronics applications. DMFCC has cartridge manufacturing partners in Japan, Korea and the US. Disposable fuel cartridges are the consumable in the potential billion-dollar fuel cell cartridge business and cartridges represent a recurring revenue stream. DMFCC has licensed the extensive Caltech/USC portfolio of direct methanol fuel cell related patents.

VIASPACE also manufactures and distributes fuel cell and battery test equipment and high-quality and safe rechargeable lithium-based batteries.

Carl Kukkonen, CEO of VIASPACE and DMFCC, commented, "We are pleased to begin this new collaboration with PolyFuel. We have known PolyFuel for many years and have the highest respect for their membranes and their fuel-cell design capabilities. We believe that our cartridge expertise coupled with their deep fuel cell knowledge will hasten micro fuel cell commercialization. We will use our internal expertise as well as that of our world class manufacturing partners, including SATO Group of Japan, Nypro of the U.S. and Tyco Electronics."

About VIASPACE: Founded in 1998 with the objective of transforming proven space and defense technologies from NASA and the Department of Defense into hardware and software solutions that solve today's complex problems, VIASPACE benefits from important patent and software licenses from Caltech, which manages NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. VIASPACE is located in Pasadena California. For more information, please see http://www.viaspace.com/, or contact Dr. Jan Vandersande, Director of Communications at 800-517-8050, or IR@VIASPACE.com.

This news release includes forward-looking statements. These forward- looking statements relate to future events or our future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Such factors include the risks outlined in our periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, as well as general economic and business conditions, the ability to acquire and develop specific projects and technologies, the ability to fund operations, changes in consumer and business consumption habits, and other factors over which VIASPACE has little or no control.

VIASPACE Inc.

CONTACT: Carl Kukkonen of VIASPACE Inc., +1-626-768-3360

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

Canadian Solar Signs 800MW Wafer Supply Agreement with LDK Solar

JIANGSU, China, June 30 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Canadian Solar Inc. ("the Company", "CSI") today announced it signed a ten-year supply contract with LDK Solar, a leading manufacturer of multi-crystalline and mono- crystalline solar wafers. LDK has been a key supplier to CSI since summer of 2006. This new ten-year supply contract is in addition to the three-year supply contract signed between CSI and LDK in October 2007. LDK expects to begin the ramp up of its in-house polysilicon manufacturing project in the second half of 2008.

Under the terms of the new agreement, LDK will supply an additional 800 megawatts (MW) of solar wafers to CSI through 2018. Delivery under the new agreement is expected to start in July 2009, with approximately 40MW being shipped in 2009 and approximately 80MW annually in 2010 and beyond. This will bring total contracted wafer deliveries from LDK to CSI to 120MW in 2009 and 170MW in 2010, respectively.

With this contract, CSI has secured 70% of feedstock under favorably priced long-term contracts for its targeted 500-550MW module output in 2009. Mr. Xiaofeng Peng, Chairman and CEO of LDK Solar commented, "We are excited to sign this new contract with CSI. The delivery schedule coincides with the expected timelines of our in-house polysilicon projects. This new contract is a testament to our commitment to delivering high quality wafers at prices competitive with any other supplier. CSI is an important and strategic customer and this contract represents another milestone in our ongoing partnership. By combining our solar wafer manufacturing capabilities with CSI's market leading cell, module and custom-designed applications, we are able to deliver a dynamic, integrated and effective solution."

Dr. Shawn Qu, CEO of CSI, said, "LDK supplies high-quality solar wafers and has been a long-term and strategic partner in the execution of our flexible vertical integration model. We are pleased to enter into this new agreement and believe that it will significantly boost our ability to continue to grow and improve our gross margin prospects, even under scenarios of reduced solar feed-in-tariff. Furthermore, by increasing our supply visibility for 2009 and beyond, we are once again demonstrating our ability to build strong and loyal alliances with our suppliers along the solar value chain."

About Canadian Solar Inc.

Founded in 2001, Canadian Solar Inc. (CSI) is a vertically integrated manufacturer of solar cell, solar module and custom-designed solar application products serving customers worldwide. CSI is incorporated in Canada and conducts all of its manufacturing operations in China. Backed by years of experience and knowledge in the solar power market and the silicon industry, CSI has become a major global provider of solar power products for a wide range of applications. For more information, please visit http://www.csisolar.com .

About LDK Solar

LDK Solar Co., Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of multicrystalline and mono-crystalline solar wafers, which are the principal raw material used to produce solar cells. LDK Solar sells multicrystalline and mono-crystalline wafers globally to manufacturers of photovoltaic products, including solar cells and solar modules. In addition, the Company provides wafer processing services to monocrystalline and multicrystalline solar cell and module manufacturers. LDK Solar's headquarters and manufacturing facilities are located in Hi-Tech Industrial Park, Xinyu City, Jiangxi Province in the People's Republic of China. The Company's office in the United States is located in Sunnyvale, California.

For more information, please contact: Canadian Solar In Jiangsu, P.R. China Alex Taylor, IR Director Canadian Solar Inc. Tel: +86-512-6690-8088 Email: ir@csisolar.com In the U.S. Tyler Wilson The Ruth Group Tel: +1-646-536-7018 Email: twilson@theruthgroup.com LDK Solar Jack Lai Executive VP and CFO LDK Solar Co., Ltd. Tel: +1-408-245-8801 Email: IR@ldksolar.com Lisa Laukkanen The Blueshirt Group for LDK Solar Tel: +1-415-217-4967 Email: lisa@blueshirtgroup.com Safe Harbor/Forward-Looking Statements for Canadian Solar

Certain statements in this press release including statements regarding expected future financial and industry growth are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These statements are made under the "Safe Harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by such terms as "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "estimates," the negative of these terms, or other comparable terminology. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general business and economic conditions and the state of the solar industry; governmental support for the deployment of solar power; future shortage or availability of the supply of high-purity silicon; demand for end-use products by consumers and inventory levels of such products in the supply chain; changes in demand from significant customers, including customers of our silicon materials sales; changes in demand from major markets such as Germany; changes in customer order patterns; changes in product mix; capacity utilization; level of competition; pricing pressure and declines in average selling price; delays in new product introduction; continued success in technological innovations and delivery of products with the features customers demand; shortage in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange rate fluctuations; litigation and other risks as described in the Company's SEC filings, including its annual report on Form 20-F originally filed on May 29, 2007. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward looking statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance, or achievements. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. All information provided in this press release is as of today's date, unless otherwise stated, and Canadian Solar undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

Safe Harbor/Forward Looking Statements for LDK

This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact in this announcement are forward-looking statements, including but not limited to, LDK's ability to raise additional capital to finance LDK's activities; the effectiveness, profitability, and marketability of its products; the future trading of the securities of LDK; the ability of the Company to operate as a public company; the period of time for which its current liquidity will enable LDKto fund its operations; LDK'sability to protect its proprietary information; general economic and business conditions; the volatility of LDK'soperating results and financial condition; LDK'sability to attract or retain qualified senior management personnel and research and development staff; and other risks detailed in LDK'sfilings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about LDK and the industry. These statements are based upon information available to LDK's management as of the date hereof. Actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results because of certain risks and uncertainties.

LDK undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although LDK believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they cannot assure you that their expectations will turn out to be correct, and investors are cautioned that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results.

Canadian Solar Inc.

CONTACT: In China, Alex Taylor, IR Director, Canadian Solar at +86-512-
6690-8088, ir@csisolar.com or in the U.S., Tyler Wilson, The Ruth Group +1-
646-536-7018, twilson@theruthgroup.com for Canadian Solar; Or Jack Lai,
Executive VP and CFO, LDK Solar Co., Ltd. at +1-408-245-8801, IR@ldksolar.com
or Lisa Laukkanen, The Blueshirt Group for LDK Solar at +1-415-217-4967 or
lisa@blueshirtgroup.com

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

NETGEAR Launches Open Source Wireless-G Router Enabling Linux Developers and Enthusiasts to Create Firmware for Specialized ApplicationsOpen Source Wireless-G Router (WGR614L) Delivers Higher Processing Power and More Memory for a Wide Variety of Customized Applications and is Supported by a Dedicated and Responsive Open Source Community

SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NETGEAR(R), Inc. , a worldwide provider of technologically advanced, branded networking solutions, today announced the launch of the Open Source Wireless-G Router (WGR614L), a full-featured wireless router designed to serve as a reliable, high-performance platform to support a wide variety of applications created by the open source community.

The high-performance WGR614L, which is "Works with Windows Vista" certified, features a 240 MHz MIPS32(R) CPU core with 16 KB of instruction cache, 16 KB of data cache, 1 KB of pre-fetch cache, and incorporates 4 MB of flash memory and 16 MB of RAM. In addition to an external 2 dBi antenna, the WGR614L integrates a second internal diversity antenna to provide enhanced performance and range. The router supports free open source Linux(R)-based Tomato and DD-WRT firmware and will soon support OpenWRT.

The WGR614L is supported by a dedicated open source router community, http://www.myopenrouter.com/, which provides open source firmware downloads, forums, blogs, articles, source code, and user guides, and provides users with dedicated and responsive support by open source experts.

"The launch of the WGR614L is significant to the open source community as there has been a growing demand for more powerful platforms to support a rapidly growing segment of open source enthusiasts that are seeking to create more robust, commercial-grade applications for their wireless routers," stated Som Pal Choudhury, senior product line manager for advanced wireless at NETGEAR. "In addition to adding a more powerful processor and additional memory to the proven Broadcom(R) platform, the most popular open source firmware, Tomato and DD-WRT, are available on WGR614L making it easier for users to develop a wide variety of applications. An important feature of our offering is the dedicated and responsive open source community which enables users to easily exchange ideas and troubleshoot issues. New applications currently being developed by this community include traffic shaping applications, redirections to captive portals for hotspots, guest access via a separate SSID, upstream and downstream QOS, and intelligent bandwidth monitoring."

The NETGEAR Open Source Wireless-G Router (WGR614L), which features one 10/100 Internet WAN port and a four-port 10/100 LAN switch, incorporates an 802.11g access point to support wireless connectivity at speeds of up to 54 Mbps. The WGR614L supports static and dynamic routing with TCP/IP, VPN pass- through (IPSec, L2TP), NAT, PPTP, PPPoE, DHCP (client and server), and Bigpond. A Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall protects the network from intruders, and the wireless connection is secured with support for 40-, 128- and 152-bit WEP encryption, Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), WPA2-PSK, and Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Additional security features include: Exposed Host (DMZ), MAC address authentication, URL content filtering, logs and e-mail alerts of Internet activity.

The NETGEAR Open Source Wireless-G Router (WGR614L) is backed by a one- year hardware warranty and is available now via select retailers, direct marketers, e-commerce sites and value added resellers at a retail price in the U.S. of $69.

About NETGEAR, Inc.

NETGEAR designs technologically advanced, branded networking solutions that address the specific needs of small and medium business and home users. The company's product offerings enable users to share Internet access, peripherals, files, digital multimedia content and applications among multiple personal computers and other Internet-enabled devices. As an ENERGY STAR(R) partner, NETGEAR offers products that prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy-efficiency specifications set by the U.S. government. NETGEAR is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif. For more information, visit the company's Web site at http://www.netgear.com/ or call (408) 907-8000.

(C) 2008 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. Actual data throughput will vary from maximum signal rates stipulated. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for NETGEAR, Inc.:

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Specifically, statements concerning the expected performance characteristics, specifications, market acceptance, market growth, specific uses, user feedback and market position of NETGEAR's products and technology are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Safe Harbor. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, the following: the actual price, performance and ease of use of NETGEAR's products may not meet the price, performance and ease of use requirements of customers; product performance may be adversely affected by real world operating conditions; new viruses or Internet threats may develop that challenge the effectiveness of security features in NETGEAR's products; the ability of NETGEAR to market and sell its products and technology; the impact and pricing of competing products and the introduction of alternative technological solutions. Further information on potential risk factors that could affect NETGEAR and its business are detailed in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, those risks and uncertainties listed in the section entitled "Part II - Item 1A. Risk Factors," pages 23 through 34, in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 30, 2008, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 9, 2008. NETGEAR undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward- looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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CONTACT: Technology & Channel Media, Ken Hagihara of Integrity Public
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of Sterling Communications, +1-408-884-5155, lhawes@sterlingpr.com

Web site: http://www.netgear.com/
http://www.myopenrouter.com/

Canadian Solar Signs 800MW Wafer Supply Agreement With LDK Solar

JIANGSU, and XINYU CITY, China, June 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Canadian Solar Inc. ("the Company", "CSI") today announced it signed a ten-year supply contract with LDK Solar , a leading manufacturer of multi-crystalline and mono-crystalline solar wafers. LDK has been a key supplier to CSI since summer of 2006. This new ten-year supply contract is in addition to the three-year supply contract signed between CSI and LDK in October 2007. LDK expects to begin the ramp up of its in-house polysilicon manufacturing project in the second half of 2008.

About LDK Solar

About Canadian Solar Inc.

Safe Harbor/Forward Looking Statements for LDK

This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact in this announcement are forward-looking statements, including but not limited to, LDK's ability to raise additional capital to finance LDK's activities; the effectiveness, profitability, and marketability of its products; the future trading of the securities of LDK; the ability of the Company to operate as a public company; the period of time for which its current liquidity will enable LDK to fund its operations; LDK's ability to protect its proprietary information; general economic and business conditions; the volatility of LDK's operating results and financial condition; LDK's ability to attract or retain qualified senior management personnel and research and development staff; and other risks detailed in LDK's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about LDK and the industry. These statements are based upon information available to LDK's management as of the date hereof. Actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results because of certain risks and uncertainties.

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LDK Solar Co., Ltd.

CONTACT: In Jiangsu, P.R. China, Alex Taylor, IR Director of Canadian
Solar Inc., +86-512-6690-8088, ir@csisolar.com; or In the U.S., Tyler Wilson
of The Ruth Group, +1-646-536-7018, twilson@theruthgroup.com, for Canadian
Solar Inc.; or Jack Lai, Executive VP and CFO of LDK Solar Co., Ltd.,
+1-408-245-8801, IR@ldksolar.com; Lisa Laukkanen of The Blueshirt Group,
+1-415-217-4967, lisa@blueshirtgroup.com, for LDK Solar Co., Ltd.

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

DOHA Securities Market Boosts IT Flexibility and Performance With TIBCO SoftwareLeading Middle East Securities Exchange Increases Transaction Processing Tenfold and Ensures Delivery of High-Quality Services with SOA

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, June 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TIBCO Software Inc. today announced the successful enterprise-wide deployment of the first composite application based on TIBCO's SOA software at Qatar-based Doha Securities Market (DSM). This first application provides DSM investors a portal with a single, personalised access point to information and services for increased transparency.

"Effective use of advanced IT infrastructure has long been a key component of DSM's IT strategy, and the implementation of an Enterprise Portal supported by TIBCO's SOA infrastructure is a logical progression," said Mohsin Mujtaba, consultant, Markets Integration and Technology at DSM. "We are in a unique position in the regional securities market, and TIBCO's technology allows us to provide high-quality exchange services and manage high volumes. The use of web services through the portal allowed us to handle 10 times more transactions in the clearing settlement and depository system during a recent GCC-wide listing. We are providing a real-time streaming stock quote service to our end-users through the web, with unrivalled speed and delivery in the region."

With TIBCO software, DSM is able to minimise risk and improve productivity by automating complex business processes and procedures to help ensure the execution of transactions with greater speed and accuracy. The recent deployment delivers an infrastructure that supports DSM's need to achieve straight-through processing. Often a mix of processes and applications impedes efficiency. TIBCO ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks(TM), TIBCO PortalBuilder(TM) and TIBCO Enterprise Messaging(TM) software make it faster and easier for DSM to realise the benefits of integrated applications and reusable services in a service-oriented environment. DSM can easily add, configure or modify composite applications based on the changing needs of their customers.

DSM required a web-based, enterprise-wide portal solution to support an environment for business-to-business, business-to-customer, business-to-employee and business-to-government activities. Using TIBCO ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks and TIBCO PortalBuilder, DSM seamlessly integrated its back-end infrastructure applications including Electronic Trading Platform & C/SDR systems, with its front-end transaction systems to create a personalised e-Marketplace with multiple channels. This new portal forms the basis for delivering e-Commerce services and products to its users. DSM also provides easy access to brokers and banks with virtual transaction and settlements services, live stock quotes, market trends and analytics.

"Any factor that favourably differentiates one company from another is vital to promoting customer loyalty and long-term success," said Fabio Pulidori, senior vice president for EMEA at TIBCO. "TIBCO worked closely with DSM to help support its rapid growth and change with SOA. The result was increased business performance and agility from the automation of business processes, simplified access to information, and the ability to more quickly implement and change applications."

About TIBCO

TIBCO digitised Wall Street in the '80s with its event-driven "Information Bus" software, which helped make real-time business a strategic differentiator in the '90s. Today, TIBCO's infrastructure software gives customers the ability to constantly innovate by connecting applications and data in a service-oriented architecture, streamlining activities through business process management, and giving people the information and intelligence tools they need to make faster and smarter decisions, what we call The Power of Now(R). TIBCO serves more than 3,000 customers around the world with offices in more than 20 countries and an ecosystem of over 200 partners. Learn more at http://www.tibco.com/.

TIBCO, The Power of Now, TIBCO iProcess Suite, and TIBCO Software are trademarks or registered trademarks of TIBCO Software Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. All other product and company names and marks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners and are mentioned for identification purposes only.

TIBCO Software Inc.

CONTACT: Declan Waters of TIBCO Software, +44 (0) 1628 786 800,
dwaters@tibco.com; or Nick Spencer of NSPR, +44 (0) 1628 502 606,
nick@nspr.co.uk, for TIBCO

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

Coverage in the Sioux City area extends north to Hinton, south to Salix, east to Correctionville and west to South Sioux City, Neb. Other communities covered in this network rollout are Le Mars, Denison, Carroll, Harlan, Atlantic, Fort Dodge and Webster City. In addition the high-speed network is now available in communities where Verizon Wireless has service in the counties of Adair, Audubon, Cass, Guthrie, Madison, Crawford, Harrison, Monona, Shelby, Woodbury, Calhoun, Carroll, Greene, Ida, Sac, Cherokee, Plymouth, Hamilton, Humboldt, Webster and Wright.

"These Iowa communities represent vital markets with dynamic, tech-savvy business people, residents and students who want to stay connected," said Nancy B. Clark, president-Great Plains region, Verizon Wireless. "The launch of our broadband network to greater portions of Iowa provides our customers with access to the very latest wireless technology."

With the wireless broadband network, Verizon Wireless customers in the area now enjoy two prime services:

-- BroadbandAccess, the enhanced high-speed wireless service that equips Verizon Wireless' business customers with a truly untethered mobile office experience, enabling them to wirelessly access their calendars, the Internet, email and critical business information residing behind their companies' firewalls; and

-- V CAST, a consumer-oriented multimedia service that gives customers access to the most comprehensive selection of downloadable music, high-quality videos and the coolest 3D games found anywhere.

BroadbandAccess

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

With BroadbandAccess, business customers, residents and visitors to these areas of Iowa can expect average download speeds of 600 kilobits per second (kbps) to 1.4 megabits per second and average upload speeds of 500-800 kbps. That means they can download a 1 Megabyte email attachment-the equivalent of a small PowerPoint(R) presentation or a large PDF file-in about eight seconds and upload the same-sized file in less than 13 seconds.

"Our enhanced BroadbandAccess service gives our customers three key advantages in wireless communication-speed, mobility and security," Clark said. "With these advantages comes an increase in productivity and bottom-line business benefits."

V CAST: Video and Music

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

Investment

For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to http://www.verizonwireless.com/.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

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

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

YTB International Continues to Climb Travel Weekly's Power ListCompany has highest year-over-year percentage sales increase of all companies on list

WOOD RIVER, Ill., June 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- YTB International, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: YTBLA) ("YTB" or the "Company"), a provider of Internet-based travel booking services for travel agencies and home-based independent representatives in the United States, Bermuda, the Bahamas, and Canada, today announced that the Company has been named as one of the country's leading travel agencies in Travel Weekly's 2008 Power List. In this year's Travel Weekly Power List, YTB was ranked 26th among all travel agencies, and advanced nine places over the previous year's ranking. YTB had the highest year-over-year percentage increase in travel booked of all companies on the list, with an 83.3 percent improvement over the previous year's results.

The Travel Weekly Power List represents an effort to rank the nation's top travel companies. The Travel Weekly Power List is based on total dollar volume of annual and ARC (Airlines Reporting Corporation) travel bookings for 2007. The ranking also considered information on travel-related subsidiaries and corporate structure. Other leading online leisure travel agencies named in this year's Power List include Travelocity, Orbitz, Priceline and Expedia.

"Our move up Travel Weekly's annual ranking of leading travel agencies speaks directly to the hard work that has been put in by the entire YTB family," commented J. Kim Sorensen, CEO of YTB Travel Network. "We have worked diligently to increase our volume of travel by ensuring that our RTAs have the tools needed to compete head to head with other industry giants, and our year-over-year improvement in the rankings is a testimony to this effort."

About YTB International

Recognized as the 26th largest seller of travel in the U.S. in 2007 by Travel Weekly, YTB International, Inc. provides Internet-based travel booking services for home-based independent representatives in the United States, Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, Canada, Bermuda, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The Company operates through three subsidiaries: YourTravelBiz.com, Inc., YTB Travel Network, Inc., and REZconnect Technologies, Inc. YourTravelBiz.com focuses on marketing online travel websites through a nationwide network of independent business people, known as 'Reps.' YTB Travel Network establishes and maintains travel vendor relationships, processes travel transactions of online travel agents and affiliates, collects travel commissions and pays sales commissions. Each RTA directs consumers to the YTB Internet-based travel website. The REZconnect Technologies division operates as a travel vendor relationship management company and offers franchises of brick and mortar travel agencies. For more information, visit http://www.ytbi.com/investor.

Statements about the Company's future expectations, including future revenues and earnings, and all other statements in this press release other than historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange of 1934, and as that term is defined in the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change at any time, and the Company's actual results could differ materially from expected results. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequently occurring events or circumstances.

Media Contact: Marcia Dempsey Director of Public Relations YourTravelBiz.com 618.216.4646 mdempsey@ytb.com ytbi.com/investor/ Investor Contact: Garth Russell/Yemi Rose KCSA Worldwide for YTB International, Inc. 212.896.1250 / 212/896.1233

YTB International, Inc.

CONTACT: Media: Marcia Dempsey, Director of Public Relations of
YourTravelBiz.com, +1-618-216-4646, mdempsey@ytb.com; Investors: Garth
Russell, +1-212-896-1250, or Yemi Rose, +1-212-896-1233, both of KCSA
Worldwide

Web site: http://www.ytb.com/
http://www.ytbi.com/investor

Yinquan Will Launch IBCC Soon

JINAN, Shandong, June 30 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- China VoIP & Digital Telecom Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CVDT) subsidiary, Jinan Yinquan Technology Co., Ltd. will officially launch an International Business Communication Center (IBCC) in mid-July in China. IBCC is a comprehensive business platform, providing video, communications, management and marketing services to enterprise users. It can also be customized to suit individual user's needs. The platform is currently under pilot testing.

IBCC for enterprise users

As a comprehensive platform for video, management and communications, IBCC provides one-click access for telephone, email, fax, message and video services using CRM or an enterprise address book. It supports CRM and OA (office automation) management systems and can recognize live video remote login, monitoring and data storage. It also supports audio and video conferences with 20 different lines. Enterprise users can use the IBCC platform to monitor and manage real time telecom charges.

Enterprise users can also expand on IBCC's call center functionality and configure it for after-sale service and telemarketing. In addition, an IBCC can be expanded to an online shopping platform since the video functionality from an IBCC can help customers identify and better evaluate online products.

IBCC for individual users

The IBCC platform can easily be customized for individual users. It features personal schedules, one-click personal address books, and personal and work information inquiries. It offers a secure private online space for individuals and can also search for customized personal shopping information.

Another advantage of IBCC is that it can provide both enterprise and individual users with low cost and focused marketing. All IBCC users can exhibit their products and services on the IBCC platform through http://www.ibcc.cc/ . Leveraging the IBCC platform, users can accomplish point- to-point information dissemination, demand feedback and two-way communication functions.

Commenting on the IBCC platform, Mr. Li Kunwu, Chairman and CEO of CVDT stated, ''We believe IBCC can meet the information management demand from China's small to medium sized enterprises. It provides an excellent opportunity for companies to execute focused marketing strategies to maximize value for its users. We believe IBCC has great market potential and bright growth prospects!''

More information can be found at http://www.chinavoip-telecom.com/ . Safe Harbor Statement

Certain of the statements made in the press release constitute forward- looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements can be identified by the use of forward- looking terminology such as 'believe,' 'expect,' 'may,' 'will,' 'should,' 'project,' 'plan,' 'seek,' 'intend,' or 'anticipate' or the negative thereof or comparable terminology. Such statements typically involve risks and uncertainties and may include financial projections or information regarding our future plans, objectives or performance. Actual results could differ materially from the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including the risks associated with the effect of changing economic conditions in The People's Republic of China, variations in cash flow, reliance on collaborative retail partners and on new product development, variations in new product development, risks associated with rapid technological change, and the potential of introduced or undetected flaws and defects in products, and other risk factors detailed in reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time.

For more information, please contact: Yinquan Investor Contacts: Michelle Wong Tel: +86-531-8702-7114 Email: michellewong@yinquan.cn Great Wall Research LLC John Armstrong Tel: +1-203-536-1928 Email: jarmstrong@greatwallresearch.com

China VOIP and Digital Telecom, Inc.

CONTACT: Yinquan Investor Contacts: Michelle Wong, +86-531-8702-7114, or
michellewong@yinquan.cn; or Great Wall Research LLC, John Armstrong, +1-203-
536-1928, or jarmstrong@greatwallresearch.com

Web site: http://www.chinavoip-telecom.com/

CCID Consulting: Constructing New Generation Operation Support Systems

BEIJING, June 30 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- CCID Consulting, China's leading research, consulting and IT outsourcing service provider, and the first Chinese consulting firm listed in Hong Kong (Hong Kong: 8235.HK), recently released its article on constructing new generation operation support systems.

On June 24, 2008, CCID Consulting hosted the 2008 Summit Forum on China's Telecom Operations New Management in Beijing. This forum attracts government officials, experts and scholars, carrier representatives, and major manufacturers, such as AsiaInfo, Amdocs, USTC E-business Technology, IBM, Bright Oceans Corporation and ZTEsoft. The theme of the conference was constructing new generation operation support systems, and the background of the conference was convergence, full service operations and 3G era. CCID Consulting released its Research Report on China's Telecom Operation Support System, which reviews and forecasts the road of China's telecom operation management system.

I. Full Services Operating Challenges to Operation Support System

Because of networks' increasing complexity, businesses' increasing diversity and user numbers' rapid growth, the major carriers have strengthened their investment to operation support systems since 2002. With gradual improvement of construction management and planning level, carriers have started to systematically plan and construct operation support systems, and telecom carriers' inner has improved cognition of operation support system's importance. By the end of 2007, the size of China's telecom operation support system has reached 6.37 billion, among which, the market share of BSS systems is 53.6%, the market share of OSS systems is 29.8% and the market share of MSS is 16.6%.

Figure 1. Size and Growth Rate of China's Operation Support System Market, 2004-2007

http://www.ccidconsulting.com/upload/13310.jpg Source: CCID Consulting, June 2008 Figure 2. Structure of China's Operation Support System Products in 2007 http://www.ccidconsulting.com/upload/13311.jpg Source: CCID Consulting, June 2008

With carriers' restructuring nearing completion in 2008, China's telecom operation has entered its full service era. Full service operations will break through the existing telecom operation competition pattern, and the competition will heat up. It is important for carriers to now integrate fixed network and mobiles.

As for existing operation support system, after many years' investment, carriers have gradually improved the support capability of existing business, formed the operation support system which is suitable for their business characteristics, business process, network structure, and cultivated operation support system suppliers who could grasp carriers' demands in the fields of accounting and network management.

Table 1. Status of China's Telecom Carriers' Operation Support System Construction

China Telecom China Telecom's business support system businesses realizes centralized processing and the support of telecom's existing businesses China Mobile China Mobile's support system considers BOSS its core, which realizes the supports to centralized mobile voice business and mobile data service. China Unicom China Unicom's support system realizes centralized processing and the support to existing integrated services (including integrated C network, G network, VOIP, toll, data link, Internet) China Netcom China Netcom's support system has completed centralized processing and support to existing integrated businesses China Railcom China Railcom's support system is center construction, which considers TBSS its core and realizes the support to existing businesses Source: CCID Consulting, June 2008

Traditional mobile carriers and fixed network carriers have different demands for support systems. Mobile carriers emphasize accounting real-time, users' credit monitor and partners' management. Fixed network carriers are emphasized in process's automatic management and combined business marketing. Thus, the carriers' existing operation support system emphasis are different, and carriers face different requirements and challenges in the evolution of full service support systems.

Not only carriers, but also operation support system providers face the questions on how to realize the convergence of different operation support systems after restructuring and how to satisfy fixed network demands and mobile service demands in an integrated network.

II. Full Service Support System Construction's Effect to System Providers

CCID Consulting's data shows that the size of China's OSS system market in 2007 reached 1.898 billion Yuan. The major providers are Bright Ocean Corporation, MetarNet and Datang Software. The size of BSS market reaches 3.414 billion Yuan. The market share of AsiaInfo and Amdocs is over 50%, and the market shares of other manufacturers such as ZTEsoft and Linkage are growing rapidly.

Figure 3. Brand Structure of China's OSS Market in 2007 http://www.ccidconsulting.com/upload/13312.jpg Source: CCID Consulting, June 2008 Figure 4. Brand Structure of China's BSS Market in 2007 http://www.ccidconsulting.com/upload/13314.jpg Source: CCID Consulting, June 2008

Because China's major operation support system providers only focus on certain parts of the system or are only familiar with single network structures and characteristics, they don't have successful experience in the aspect of full service support system construction. Because of the full service support system, existing system providers are in the same score, which is beneficial to improve their business structure, enlarge their influence, and improve their industrial position. Currently, major manufacturers such as AsiaInfo and Amdocs could provide products which could support fixed network and mobile services.

M&As are a common occurrence in the operation support system area recently. In early 2007, Amdocs acquired SigValue, an accounting, customer relationship management, and service control platform provider with $54 million. In June 2007, Ericsson acquired LHS, a Germany accounting enterprise with 0.31 billion Eurodollars, which enables Ericsson to have comprehensive accounting and billing solutions. In early 2008, Oracle acquired BEA, by which Oracle owns full set products from basic software and database middleware to business application software (CRM/Billing), promoting competitiveness greatly in the BOSS field. Obviously, the operation support system industry is trying to provide integrated full business operation support solutions.

III. Road to Full Business Support Systems

Different operators will encounter different problems towards full business support systems as each operator has different operation support systems due to different business demands, network features, construction ideas and system frameworks. For example, fixed network operators have to improve abilities such as system marketing, channel management, partner management, signaling control, real time billing, and real time service opening to support full business. On the other hand, mobile network operators should enhance abilities such as flow management, comprehensive business processing, composite business supporting, and individualized business supporting.

However, operators need time to establish a successful full business support system. In the construction of new support systems, operators should pay more attention to system modeling, business supporting, system functional emphasis and other problems.

CCID Consulting believes that new China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom should consider comprehensively on business development, user information, convergence business demand, and system construction risks when building new operation support systems. CCID Consulting believes foreground system integration is the first step to provide uniform experiences to users. Then convergence will go to background systems to realize full business support. Finally, management flow will be integrated to support full business support.

About CCID Consulting

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

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

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

CCID Consulting Co., Ltd.

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

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Metro Police Department in Kansas Selects ICOP for Fleet Deployment of Digital In-Car Video

LENEXA, Kan., June 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ICOP Digital, Inc. , an industry-leading company engaged in advancing digital surveillance solutions, today announced that a metropolitan police department in Kansas has awarded ICOP a 12-month contract to begin equipping its patrol fleet with ICOP Model 20/20(R)-W digital in-car video systems.

Pursuant to an initial purchase order valued at approximately $76,000, the Company has shipped ICOP Model 20/20-W's to the department for immediate installation, and plans to equip the rest of the department's 180-car patrol fleet as funding is secured by the agency.

This important customer win for ICOP followed a competitive bidding process that began in the fall of 2007 and factored, among other considerations, comparative system features and functionality, customer service and support, and officer feedback collected in field trials conducted by the department. Thirty-four vendors originally were invited to participate in the original Request for Proposal. The ICOP Model 20/20-W was chosen due to "ease of installation, less drain on car batteries, and lowest proposed cost along with their qualifications, competence and capacity to provide the most beneficial solution for the police department."

According to Dave Owen, ICOP Chairman and CEO, "Thanks to ICOP's determination to deliver only high performance, superior quality digital surveillance products, backed by unparalleled customer service and attention, our Company is being rewarded with hard won major new customer wins. When viewed cumulatively, these new fleet-wide deployments represent pronounced exponential sales potential for ICOP, helping to fuel our year-end growth expectations. It is also important to note that we continue to see Requests for Proposals being issued by an increasing number of mid- to large-sized agencies -- a relatively new industry trend that has gained considerably since mid- to late-2007. Moreover, we are very pleased to find that many of these newly issued RFP's are being written to product specifications found only in the ICOP Model 20/20-W."

About ICOP Digital, Inc.

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

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

For more information, please view the following video presentations at http://www.icopdigital.com/why_icop.html and http://www.icop.com/veil.html, or visit http://www.icop.com/.

Safe Harbor Statement

This document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to vary materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. The Company may experience significant fluctuations in future operating results due to a number of economic, competitive, and other factors, including, among other things, our reliance on third-party manufacturers and suppliers, government agency budgetary and political constraints, new or increased competition, changes in market demand, and the performance or reliability of our products. These factors and others could cause operating results to vary significantly from those in prior periods, and those projected in forward-looking statements. Additional information with respect to these and other factors, which could materially affect the Company and its operations, are included in certain forms the Company has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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

ICOP Digital, Inc.

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

Web site: http://www.icop.com/
http://www.icopdigital.com/why_icop.html
http://www.icop.com/veil.html

Oracle's PeopleSoft Enterprise Human Capital Management Helps Staples Reach Store Workforce OptimizationHelps World's Largest Office Product Company Enhance Customer Shopping Experience and Achieve Cost Savings Through Streamlined Labor Management

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., June 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- -- Oracle today announced that Staples has upgraded to PeopleSoft Enterprise Human Capital Management 9.0.

-- The office products company is relying on PeopleSoft Enterprise Human Capital Management 9.0 to roll out a long-term strategy to better deploy, monitor and manage talent.

-- Staples completed the upgrade to PeopleSoft Enterprise Human Capital Management 9.0 in 10 months. As a result, next generation technology and robust functionality will enable Staples to more strategically manage talent, from staffing to individual performance, according to business objectives.

-- The company is also running an Oracle(TM) Database and will also deploy PeopleSoft Enterprise Time and Labor in order to reduce gross payroll costs through automated time capture and pay rate calculations. The company also has plans to deploy PeopleSoft Enterprise ePerformance later this year.

Automated, Flexible Workforce Optimization

-- Staples' strategy required a technology solution with rich reporting functionality that would help ensure workforce schedules are compliant with government regulations and account for customer service demands. Staples selected Oracle Applications as the best fit for its business after a comprehensive review that included competitive offerings.

-- Staples is monitoring key performance indicators in order to increase productivity and control labor costs.

-- Staples also plans to identify, plan, observe, improve and reward performance with PeopleSoft Enterprise ePerformance, a Web-deployed solution that simplifies the appraisal aspect of the performance management process, from planning goals and coaching to assessing performance and rewards.

PeopleSoft Enterprise Early Success Program

-- Staples was selected through a controlled application process to complete the upgrade using PeopleSoft Enterprise Early Success Program (ESP). The PeopleSoft Enterprise ESP offers customers like Staples unique resources to accelerate the installation, upgrade and go-live on Oracle's PeopleSoft Enterprise applications.

-- Staples received access to a dedicated Customer Support Manager and focused attention from Oracle's product management and development teams to regularly review upgrade status and drive issue resolution.

Supporting Quote

-- "Upgrading to PeopleSoft Enterprise Human Capital Management 9.0 was key in helping us strategically address important operational business objectives. Our upgrade was completed on time and on budget, enabling us to quickly begin gaining benefits from the integrated talent management and end-to-end workforce management system. As we continue to take our workforce management transformation to the next level, we'll be closer to ultimately enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers in our stores," said Staples Director of HR Systems, Bob Solomon.

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Press Release -- Customers Benefit from Oracle's PeopleSoft Enterprise Release 9.0

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ShoreTel Signs Televersal as New Distributor in Benelux

LONDON, June 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ShoreTel(R), Inc. , a leading provider of Pure IP Unified Communications (UC) solutions, today announced it has signed a distribution agreement with Televersal, one of the largest PBX value-added distributor in the Benelux region. Under the agreement, Televersal will offer ShoreTel's range of enterprise UC Solutions to its extensive network of value-added resellers (VARs) across all of Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.

"Televersal's focus on customer satisfaction aligns perfectly with our company-wide goal of being best-in-class in this area," said Mark Swendsen, EMEA managing director of ShoreTel. "Televersal can now offer the most manageable, scalable and reliable Unified Communications solutions available, which gives ShoreTel the opportunity to broaden and deepen its presence in the Benelux region".

Based on a unique distributed software architecture and innovative product design, the ShoreTel Unified Communications solution provides enterprise-class reliability and scales from ten users to tens of thousands. It is designed and built from the ground up to be the market's easiest to use, easiest to manage, full-featured Unified Communications system.

Pieter van Opbergen, CEO and founder of Televersal said, "This agreement signals a major breakthrough for us. By signing this deal, we're able to respond to the significant demand for Pure IP-based Unified Communications in the entire Benelux region, and the addition of ShoreTel's product range signals Televersal's entry into the Pure IP-PBX market."

About ShoreTel, Inc.

ShoreTel, Inc., is a leading provider of Pure IP Unified Communications solutions. ShoreTel enables companies of any size to seamlessly integrate all communications-voice, video, messaging and data -- with their business processes. Independent of device or location, ShoreTel's distributed software architecture eliminates the traditional costs, complexity and reliability issues typically associated with other solutions. ShoreTel continues to deliver the highest levels of customer satisfaction, ease of use and manageability while driving down the overall total cost of ownership. ShoreTel is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, and has regional offices in the United Kingdom, Sydney, Australia and Munich, Germany. For more information, visit http://www.shoretel.com/ or call T: +44 (0) 800 652 8645

About Televersal

Televersal is a leading Value Add distributor for the Benelux market with complementary a-brands in their portfolio to offer a one stop shopping concept. They are especially well known for their technical knowledge services and support.

The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Oisterwijk, the Netherlands. The Belgium and Luxemburg region is supported from the office in Zellik (Belgium). For more information, visit http://www.televersal.com/ or call T: +31 (0) 13 523 11 77 for the Netherlands and +32 (0) 2 467 05 20 for Belgium and Luxemburg.

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

ShoreTel, Inc.

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

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

Rhapsody Gives Away 100,000 Albums to Celebrate Debut of MP3 Store

SEATTLE, June 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The first 100,000 people to sign up for an account at http://www.rhapsody.com/mp3 will receive a free digital album of their choice complements of Rhapsody, the digital music service from RealNetworks and MTV Networks, which today opened the virtual doors to its new MP3 Store.

Beginning today, consumers can purchase MP3 music that is free of the digital rights management (DRM) software that restricts how and where people can play their music. Any song or album purchased from the Rhapsody MP3 Store can be played on any music device, even an Apple iPod.

Rhapsody customers now have access to more than 5 million songs from all four major labels and an extensive number of independent labels, with the freedom to listen to an entire song before making a purchase.

Rhapsody MP3 allows consumers to discover, listen and purchase music unlike any other digital music service on the Web, offering full length song playback before you buy, a comprehensive music catalog that includes content from today's most popular artists and exclusive songs that can't be found anywhere else.

"Rhapsody MP3 has made discovering and buying music risk free, with the freedom to listen to full-length songs before making a purchasing decision," said Neil Smith, vice president of marketing for Rhapsody. "To demonstrate what musical freedom is all about, we're giving an album to the first 100,000 people who sign up."

Free Album Promotion

Celebrate life, liberty, and the pursuit of music at http://www.rhapsody.com/mp3. Be one of the first 100,000 customers to sign up at the Rhapsody MP3 Store by July 4th and the first album is on Rhapsody. Simply sign up for an account at Rhapsody MP3 and receive a $10.00 credit to be used on any album in the catalog -- an old favorite, a new up-and-coming artist or the latest chart-topper. Customers have the freedom to choose. Further details on the promotion are available at http://offer.rhapsody.com/mp3/promo/album.

Pricing

More than five million songs are available for purchase from http://www.rhaposdy.com/mp3. Most Rhapsody MP3 songs retail for $.99 and albums for $9.99.

ABOUT REALNETWORKS

RealNetworks(R), Inc. delivers digital entertainment services to consumers via PC, portable music player, home entertainment system or mobile phone. Real created the streaming media category in 1995 and has continued to lead the market with pioneering products and services, including: RealPlayer(R), the first mainstream media player to enable one-click downloading and recording of Internet video; the award-winning Rhapsody(R) digital music service, which delivers more than 1 billion songs per year; RealArcade(R), one of the largest casual games destinations on the Web; and a variety of mobile entertainment services, such as ringback tones, offered to consumers through leading wireless carriers around the world. RealNetworks' corporate information is located at http://www.realnetworks.com/company.

ABOUT RHAPSODY

Rhapsody(R) offers an integrated and immersive digital music experience accessible to consumers via their computer, portable music device and soon their mobile phone. Rhapsody is the exclusive digital music service for RealNetworks(R), Inc. and for MTV Networks' music and pop-culture brands in the United States. Rhapsody is a service of Rhapsody America LLC, a joint venture between and MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom and RealNetworks (Nasdaq RNWK).

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RealNetworks, Inc.

CONTACT: Ryan Luckin of Rhapsody|RealNetworks, +1-206-892-6330,
rluckin@real.com

Web site: http://www.realnetworks.com/
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Rhapsody Launches 'Music Without Limits' Initiative Across Web, Social Networks and MobileNew Rhapsody MP3 Store Opens Virtual Doors with 100,000 Album GiveawayRhapsody to Power Full-Song Playback and MP3 Sales for iLike, MTV Networks' Music Group Sites and Yahoo!Rhapsody and Verizon Wireless Launch Much Anticipated Service

SEATTLE, June 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Rhapsody(R), the leading digital music service from RealNetworks(R), Inc. and MTV Networks, today launched its "Music Without Limits" initiative. This strategy is designed to turbocharge the digital music industry in three ways, by:

-- Accelerating the move away from proprietary Digital Rights Formats by making music from all major labels available in the DRM-free and interoperable MP3 format;

-- Empowering music fans to conveniently stream full-length songs, and buy MP3s, anywhere they want including the most popular music sites and social networks on the Web;

-- Integrating digital music directly with mobile phones through a deep partnership between Rhapsody and Verizon Wireless.

"Until now, legal digital music has suffered from severe limitations on where consumers could buy it and how they could use it," said Rob Glaser, chairman and CEO of RealNetworks. "'Music Without Limits,' fixes those problems and will make digital music easier and more valuable for consumers. Rhapsody is proud to be partnering with some of the most innovative companies of our time, including: iLike, Yahoo!, MTV Networks, and Verizon Wireless, to connect consumers with digital music wherever they are and however they want it."

New MP3 Store with Full-Length Song Playback

Beginning today, consumers can purchase MP3 music from Rhapsody and its partners that is free of the digital rights management (DRM) software that restricts how and where people can play their music. Any song or album purchased at http://www.rhapsody.com/mp3 can be played on any MP3 player, even an Apple iPod.

Visitors to the Rhapsody MP3 Store can enjoy a complete discovery experience by listening to full-length songs instead of the 30-second samples found on other sites. And purchased tracks and albums can be seamlessly downloaded into Rhapsody, RealPlayer or iTunes.

The Rhapsody MP3 catalogue will include more than 5 million songs from all four major music labels -- Universal Music Group, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group, and EMI -- and an extensive number of independent labels. The Rhapsody MP3 Store places a strong emphasis on the digital album with merchandising centers for "new album releases," "old favorites," and "who's on tour." Most albums will sell for $9.99 and tracks for $.99.

Leveraging the marketing power of Rhapsody's relationship with MTV Networks, Rhapsody is launching today a "Music Without Limits" advertising campaign that includes broadcast, online and print advertising. Rhapsody anticipates using media worth more than $50 Million in the next year and worth more than $15 million in the third quarter alone. As part of this campaign, Rhapsody is giving away a free album to the first 100,000 people who sign up for the new store until July 4th. See separate press release on the Rhapsody promotion for more details or http://offer.rhapsody.com/mp3/promo/album.

Sample and Purchase Music on Most Popular Music Sites and Social Networks

Because many consumers would prefer to sample and purchase music directly where it is discovered, Rhapsody has joined forces with some of the most important and influential music companies on the Web, including iLike, Yahoo! and MTV Networks to enhance people's listening experience and give them the ability to conveniently purchase the music they've just discovered.

Beginning in the weeks ahead, consumers will be able to enjoy full-song playback (up to 25 songs per month per person) whether they are on Yahoo! Music or MTV.com, CMT.com or VH1.com, and they will have the ability to seamlessly go from playing a song on those sites to purchasing a DRM-free version of that music.

"MTV.com, VH1.com and CMT.com are destinations for some 25 million music fans every month who are seeking the latest music and music news across a range of genres, from pop to hip-hop, alternative to rock and country," said Courtney Holt, executive vice president of digital music and media for MTV Networks' Music Group. "With the Rhapsody MP3 Store, we're giving our audience the means to load up on all the music they love while they're on our sites -- yet another way in which we're weaving Rhapsody into the fabric of all of our programming across all of our screens."

"Yahoo! Music has a long history of supporting scalable solutions that provide music consumers with what they want: the ability to play their music on any portable device," said Michael Spiegelman, senior director of music, Yahoo! "This partnership accomplishes just that by putting Rhapsody's MP3 store in front of Yahoo! Music's 20 million monthly users."

Rhapsody and iLike, the leading social music discovery service, have created a new model that will monetize music consumption on the top social networks for labels and artists. To give iLike's enormous audience a taste of the popular Rhapsody Unlimited subscription service, Rhapsody will power free, full-song playback across iLike.com and iLike's leading music applications on the Web's most popular social platforms, including: Facebook(R), MySpace, hi5, Orkut, and Bebo. Full-song streaming will be available for free to iLike users until a monthly threshold of 25 plays is reached, at which time iLike users can choose to sign up for a Rhapsody account or enjoy 30 second song samples until the end of the month.

Artists and labels will be paid royalties each time their music is played via Rhapsody's existing agreements. This will be the first widespread implementation of a scalable model to monetize the enormous potential for music consumption across social networks. iLike's more than 28 million registered users will enjoy free full-length song playback. Additionally, Rhapsody's MP3 store will also be added as an option to the iLike "buy" button.

"With this announcement, iLike is expanding from being the leading social music discovery service to becoming a powerful social music consumption solution," said Ali Partovi CEO of iLike. "In collaboration with Rhapsody, we're empowering artists and labels to make money every time their music is played on iLike and across the Web's major social networks."

Music Wherever You Are

Rhapsody and Verizon Wireless today announced the availability of their much anticipated joint service, V CAST Music with Rhapsody, that gives customers the benefits of unlimited access to music on a growing number of V CAST enabled mobile handsets that support subscriptions.

Verizon Wireless customers -- subscribers to the unlimited V CAST Music with Rhapsody service or not -- can purchase music directly from their phones and have the songs delivered over the air to their handsets. Unlike any other mobile music service, any tracks purchased over the air will be also downloaded -- in DRM-free MP3 format -- to the customer's PC.

"The Verizon Wireless partnership with Rhapsody brings an incredible cutting-edge service to American music fans," said John Harrobin, senior vice president of digital media and marketing for Verizon. "Whether you want your music over-the-air directly to your handset, direct to your PC and side-load DRM-Free MP3s to your phone, or access unlimited songs for about the price of a CD through our new subscription service, the clear choice is V CAST Music with Rhapsody." Please see Verizon Wireless news release for additional details.

Rhapsody delivers more than five million songs a day to music lovers through more consumer touch points than any other service. Through partnerships with industry leaders like TiVo, Philips, SanDisk, Logitech and Sonos, Rhapsody has created a complete digital music experience on the PC, throughout the home and on the go. Rhapsody offers consumers unlimited access to millions of songs, professionally programmed music channels and exclusive content from MTV Networks' premier MTV, VH1 and CMT music brands.

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ABOUT REALNETWORKS

ABOUT RHAPSODY

About iLike, inc

iLike is the Web's leading social music discovery service and the dominant music application on the Facebook(R), Orkut, hi5 and Bebo platforms. With more than 28 million registered users, iLike helps people share music recommendations, playlists, and personalized concert alerts. The iLike Sidebar for iTunes and Windows Media Player suggests new music, creates automatic playlists, and connects people through music. iLike offers musicians and labels a convenient Artist Dashboard from which to reach fans and manage their presence across multiple channels: Facebook, MySpace, hi5, Bebo, iLike.com, Ask.com, Orkut, iLike Sidebar plugins for iTunes and Windows Media Player, and iLike's iPhone application. By leveraging iLike's vast database of music lovers and their favorite artists, iLike helps artists communicate with fans and cultivate the viral spread of their music. iLike, inc also runs indie music site GarageBand.com.

About Verizon Wireless

About Yahoo!

Yahoo! Inc. is a leading global Internet brand and one of the most trafficked Internet destinations worldwide. Yahoo! is focused on powering its communities of users, advertisers, publishers, and developers by creating indispensable experiences built on trust. Yahoo! is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. For more information, visit pressroom.yahoo.com.

Facebook(R) is a registered trademark of Facebook Inc.

RealNetworks, Inc.

CONTACT: Bill Hankes, +1-206-883-7658, bhankes@real.com or Ryan Luckin,
+1-206-892-6330, rluckin@real.com, both of Rhapsody; or Emily Glassman of
iLike, Cell, +1-206-708-4478, emily@ilike-inc.com; or Matt Hutchison of MTV
Networks, +1-212-846-8052, Matthew.Hutchison@mtvstaff.com; or Jeffrey Nelson
of Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7519, jeffrey.nelson@verizonwireless.com; or
Carrie Davis of Yahoo!, +1-310-907-3774, carried@yahoo-inc.com

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

Silicon Image Input Processors Deliver Extraordinary 170MHz 36-bit Analog Quality with New HDMI FeaturesFeaturing InstaPort, Mobile High-Definition Link and ChromaViv Technologies

SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Silicon Image, Inc. , a leader in semiconductors and intellectual property for the secure storage, distribution and presentation of high-definition content, today announced two new quad-port 170MHz 36-bit analog color input processors, the SiI9251 and SiI9261, for digital television (DTV) and audio/video receiver (AVR) products respectively. Both processors offer exceptional analog and digital content quality and incorporate Silicon Image's InstaPort(TM), MHL(TM) and ChromaViv(TM) technologies to dramatically reduce switching times between HDMI(TM) technology enabled source devices, offer HD mobile device connectivity to DTVs and provide highly accurate component colors.

These new input processors offer four HDMI 1.3 technology enabled ports with Deep Color and x.v.color support, four ports of 170 MHz 36-bit analog input and integrated CVBS and Y/C switching.

The following features are supported: -- 4 HDMI 1.3 technology ports - Deep Color, x.v.color support -- MHL technology and InstaPort technology support -- 4 HD analog video ports - 170MHz (UXGA, 1080p) - 36-bit color - ChromaViv technology color calibration -- Multiport CVBS/YC switch -- Power Island design - Low standby power (30mW) -- Integrated EDID (4) and CEC

"Input processors provide a high-integration, subsystem-level solution that delivers not only superior video quality but also the latest in connectivity innovation," said Lew Paceley, DTV marketing director, Silicon Image. "DTV and AVR makers are facing increasing competition on a worldwide basis. Input processors can provide a highly differentiated, fast-time-to- market solution that is cost-effective and easily integrates the latest in consumer features."

The SiI9251 and SiI9261 input processors incorporate InstaPort technology, a new innovation that enables high speed switching between HDMI input ports by adding intelligence to the inputs. By minimizing switching lag between HDMI technology enabled source devices, consumers can more quickly access and enjoy the content found on the ever increasing number of new mobile and broadband entertainment devices connected to the DTV.

To better support the enjoyment of high definition mobile content via the DTV, the SiI9251 and SiI9261 integrate support for Silicon Image's MHL technology. MHL technology equipped mobile devices such as mobile phones, digital cameras and media players can be easily connected to DTVs and AVRs incorporating the SiI9251/SiI9261 input processors to allow consumers to enjoy and share their mobile content on the big screen.

To complete the solution, Silicon Image is also introducing its ChromaViv 36-bit analog color technology. This advanced color calibration solution, found in the SiI9251/SiI9261 input processors, ensures accurate HD analog color.

For more information on the next generation of Silicon Image input processors, please visit http://www.siliconimage.com/.

About Silicon Image

Silicon Image, Inc. is a global leader in driving the architecture and semiconductor implementation for the secure storage, distribution and presentation of high-definition content in the consumer electronics, personal computing, and mobile device markets. With a rich history of technology innovation that includes creating industry standards such as SATA, DVI and HDMI, Silicon Image partners with the world's leading entertainment creators and electronics manufacturers to deliver digital HD content to consumers anytime, anywhere, on any device. Silicon Image is also a leading provider of semiconductor intellectual property solutions for high-definition multimedia and data storage applications. Additionally, Simplay Labs, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Silicon Image, offers robust testing tools, technologies, support services, consulting and product certification to electronics manufacturers to maximize performance, interoperability and ensure the highest-quality HD experience to consumers. With engineering, sales and customer support facilities located throughout North America, Asia and Europe, Silicon Image is globally headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. For more information, please visit http://www.siliconimage.com/.

Forward-looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws and regulations including, but not limited to, statements regarding the performance and anticipated benefits of Silicon Image's new InstaPort, MHL and ChromaViv technologies and the SiI9251/SiI9261 input processors. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including those described from time to time in Silicon Image's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date of this press release; and Silicon Image assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement. Additional information concerning risks and uncertainties that could cause results to differ can be found in the Silicon Image's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q.

Silicon Image, the Silicon Image logo and Simplay HD are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of Silicon Image, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. HDMI is a trademark or registered trademark of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners in the Unites States and/or other countries.

Silicon Image, Inc.

CONTACT: Kasey Holman of Silicon Image, Inc., +1-408-616-4192,
kholman@siliconimage.com; or Joseph Kilmer of The Hoffman Agency for Silicon
Image, Inc., +1-408-975-3032, jkilmer@hoffman.com

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

Kiwibox Launches Mobile Version of Web SiteLeading Teen Social Network & Online Magazine Extends Relationship with Quattro Wireless To Capitalize on Popularity of Mobile Market

NEW YORK, June 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Magnitude Information Systems, Inc. ("Magnitude") (BULLETIN BOARD: MAGY) disclosed today the following developments concerning Kiwibox.com, its primary business unit.

Kiwibox (http://kiwibox.com/), the first social networking destination and online magazine where teens produce, discover, and share content while connecting with friends, today announced the launch of a new WAP service designed to expand their online community to mobile users. WAP, or wireless application protocol, is an open international standard for applications that use wireless communication to enable access to the Internet from a mobile phone or PDA.

The extension into the mobile market will allow Kiwibox's 1.8 million teen users the flexibility to communicate on-the-go. Kiwibox's WAP site will translate the innovative social networking features currently found on the Web site to the mobile handset.

"Our users have come to expect immediate accessibility to social networks and mobile handsets are becoming lifelines to teenagers as a means of staying in touch with their friends," said Lin Dai, Chief Executive Officer of Kiwibox. "With the addition of this WAP site, we've effectively cut the cord that previously restricted users to their desktops and given teens the chance to constantly stay in touch with their friends on Kiwibox, regardless of their location."

Kiwibox partnered with Quattro Wireless to mobilize the existing Kiwibox.com Web site. Using Quattro's Juicing technology, the site content rapidly develops into a dynamic format suited to a mobile presence with the layout and intuitive navigation specifically adapted for all types of handsets. This creates sophisticated new opportunities for advertisers, including special banner creatives and channel sponsorships. In addition to Kiwibox, Quattro powers hundreds of other mobile sites for a variety of top tier media brands and content companies.

"Our mission at Quattro Wireless is to bring a rich internet experience that is adapted effectively for the mobile handset," said Lars Albright, Vice President of Business Development of Quattro Wireless. "Social networks are one of the fastest rising segments of the Internet today, and through our partnership with Kiwibox.com we are truly harnessing the power of social media by making it mobile. As this industry continues to evolve, we see more and more companies going mobile as a way to significantly enhance their users' experience while adding additional revenue streams."

The marriage of social networks and mobile technology is rapidly gaining the attention of industry experts who advocate and applaud this market innovation.

"Social networks have progressed to a point where users require constant communication capabilities," said Julien Theys, a research analyst for Screen Digest's Mobile Media Intelligence team. "The future of social media will rely on software and services that allows a user to continually interact and contribute to social networks on-the-go. Based on our research, the marketplace is welcoming more mobile access and flexibility in how they choose to interact with their peers."

About Kiwibox.com

Founded in 1999, Kiwibox.com is the first social networking destination and online magazine where teens produce, discover, and share content while making friends. Our members (called Kiwis) are teens "in the know" who regularly visit Kiwibox.com to enjoy personalized content while sharing their interests with peers. With more than 1.8 million registered members, Kiwibox is one of the leading distribution and marketing channels to connect advertisers with the highly sought after teen audience, in a controlled and interactive environment. For more information, visit http://kiwibox.com/ .

About Quattro Wireless

Quattro Wireless is North America's best performing mobile advertising network, specializing in taking wired assets to the wireless world. With the industry's only pre- and post-click technology platform, Quattro provides category leading Publishers and Premium branded advertisers with a turnkey solution to extend their internet offering to the mobile web. Publishers leverage Quattro's proprietary mobilization technology and interactive feature set to launch dynamic, ad supported mobile web versions of their wired web sites. For more information, please visit http://www.quattrowireless.com/ or call Deirdre Sena / Valerie Christopherson at 906.608.0276.

This press release contains certain statements relating to future results, which are forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from either historical or anticipated results, depending on a variety of factors. Potential factors that could impact results include the general economic conditions in different countries around the world, fluctuations in global equity and fixed income markets, exchange rates, rating agency actions, resolution of pending regulatory investigations and related issues, including those related to compensation arrangements with underwriters, pension funding, ultimate paid claims may be different from actuarial estimates and actuarial estimates may change over time, changes in technology and internet developments, commercial property and casualty markets and commercial premium rates, the competitive environment, the actual costs of resolution of contingent liabilities and other loss contingencies, and the heightened level of potential errors and omissions liability arising from placements of complex policies and sophisticated reinsurance arrangements in an insurance market in which insurer reserves are under pressure. Further information, concerning the Company and its business, including factors that potentially could materially affect the Company's financial results, is contained in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Kiwibox

CONTACT: Edward L. Marney, President and Chief Executive Officer of
Magnitude Information Systems Inc., +1-772-286-9292, or for Quattro Wireless,
Deirdre Sena or Valerie Christopherson, +1-906-608-0276

Web site: http://www.kiwibox.com/
http://www.quattrowireless.com/

AT&T Unveils Experience Store in Coral Gables; First Store of Its Kind in FloridaNew Store on Miracle Mile Defines Meaning of Customer Experience; AT&T Products and Services Brought to Life Under One Roof

MIAMI, June 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. today announced the opening of the first AT&T Experience Store(SM) in Florida. The store, located in downtown Coral Gables at 215 Miracle Mile, provides a new way for visitors to experience and shop for communications and entertainment services. The store is the third bilingual AT&T Experience Store in the nation.

The nearly 5,400-square-foot store is larger than the typical AT&T retail store and features several new retail concepts. The store is part of the transition from a wireless-centric space to a high-energy retail format that showcases AT&T's extensive portfolio of wireless, broadband, video and wireline products and services, such as AT&T U-verse(SM) services.

"The AT&T Experience Store in Coral Gables is what AT&T is all about," said Rich Guidotti, vice president and general manager of AT&T's South Florida wireless operations. "All of the communications and entertainment products that consumers want are in one place and under one roof."

As the first bilingual AT&T Experience Store in Florida, the Coral Gables store will feature merchandising and interactive stations in both English and Spanish and a bilingual staff of 26 communications specialists to better serve Hispanic consumers.

"The Hispanic population represents the largest consumer segment in Miami-Dade County," Guidotti said. "We are proud to employ a bilingual staff that is trained to help our customers choose from a wide range of communications and entertainment products and services. The new Coral Gables AT&T Experience Store provides a convenient, comfortable and culturally friendly shopping environment for our Hispanic customers."

The AT&T Experience Store features a fully integrated media experience, including five integrated Experience Stations that encourage customer interaction with cutting-edge wireline, wireless and converged services. In addition, knowledgeable store personnel -- 29 total -- are on hand throughout the store and around each station to guide consumers through product trials and purchasing decisions.

Each AT&T Customer Experience Station features:

-- AT&T Advanced TV Zone. Customers can view AT&T U-verse TV and AT&T | DISH Network(R) service demonstrations, enabling them to test-drive Web-based and wireless remote access features, High Definition (HD) programming and browse an extensive Video On Demand catalogue.

-- AT&T Home Connections. Customers can browse the Internet, customize AT&T home-page portals and test AT&T Remote Monitor through a remote in-store camera.

-- Entertainment and Style. Customers can review the latest and greatest 3G wireless devices that allow users to download music, stream video and surf the Web.

-- Productivity Solutions. Geared toward road warriors and small business owners, customers can test wireless phones, BlackBerry(R) devices, smartphones, GPS and Bluetooth(R) accessories by using e-mail and Microsoft Corp. applications.

-- Talk, Text and Browse. Customers can try out GoPhone(R), our popular prepaid service, and an assortment of wireless handsets.

"From the moment customers enter to the moment they leave, they will be able to experience AT&T's full suite of services for the first time," said Marshall Criser lll, president of AT&T Florida. "The new Coral Gables store is part of a key initiative in the company's ongoing commitment to integrate its wireline and wireless operations and give consumers greater convenience and a streamlined approach to the way they purchase and interact with our products."

Other unique features of the Coral Gables AT&T Experience Store include more than 20 screens that highlight AT&T products and services, encourage direct customer interaction and allow store personnel to "show and tell." Digital messages that inform customers about the variety of lifestyle, product and feature benefits are displayed throughout the store on three 32-inch LCD screens. A series of touch-screen Information Stations also provide valuable information to assist employees and customers during the sales process.

The AT&T Coral Gables Experience Store is the seventh AT&T Experience Store to open in the nine-state Southeast region and the 20th nationwide. Store hours are 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sunday.

AT&T has approximately 330 retail locations throughout South Florida, including company-owned stores, agents and national retailers.

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/.

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CONTACT: Kelly Starling, +1-561-775-4259, cell, +1-561-301-1414,
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Silicon Image's InstaPort Technology Provides Instant Access to HD EntertainmentHDTVs with InstaPort Technology Deliver Sub-second HDMI Switching

SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Silicon Image, Inc. , a leader in semiconductors and intellectual property for the secure storage, distribution and presentation of high-definition content, today introduced its new InstaPort(TM) technology designed to add intelligence to HDMI(TM)-enabled digital television (DTV) inputs to significantly reduce switching lag time and to allow consumers to reclaim the seconds spent during switching delays.

Silicon Image's InstaPort technology shaves down the access time to digital content from different sources to less than a second by accelerating HDMI port switching time.

"With the number of HDMI ports increasing every year and HDMI port switching delays ranging from four to seven seconds, DTV and AVR manufacturers are beginning to realize that the port switching lag consumers are seeing can't be ignored," said Lew Paceley, DTV marketing director, Silicon Image.

"Switching delays are a major consumer issue and one that hasn't been effectively addressed by the industry," said Randy Lawson, senior analyst of display electronics, iSuppli. "According to iSuppli's latest HDMI technology forecast, the market for HDMI-enabled consumer electronics devices capable of sourcing or displaying high-definition content is expected to grow by over 300 percent from 2007 to 2012, based on ever-increasing user demand for high- definition content from myriad multimedia devices. As a result, more manufacturers need to design in solutions that address the lag time between HDTVs and external source devices."

"Faster port switching performance in HDMI-based DTVs and AVRs is an important innovation. Tweeter strongly endorses the new InstaPort technology from Silicon Image that will allow consumers to more quickly access their HDMI content," said Steve Samson, vice president of systems design and engineering, Tweeter.

InstaPort technology will be incorporated into three new Silicon Image semiconductor products, including the SiI9287 port processor and the SiI9251/SiI9261 input processors, all which will be sampling in July. For more information on InstaPort technology, please visit http://www.siliconimage.com/.

The iSuppli report referenced can be found at http://www.isuppli.com/catalog/detail.asp?id=9669.

About Silicon Image

Forward-looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws and regulations including, but not limited to, statements regarding the performance and anticipated benefits of Silicon Image's new InstaPort technology, the SiI9287 port processor and the SiI9251/SiI9261 input processors. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including those described from time to time in Silicon Image's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date of this press release; and Silicon Image assumes no obligation to update any forward- looking statement. Additional information concerning risks and uncertainties that could cause results to differ can be found in the Silicon Image's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q.

Silicon Image, the Silicon Image logo, Simplay Labs, and InstaPort are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of Silicon Image, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. HDMI and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and other countries, and are used under license from HDMI Licensing, LLC. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners in the Unites States and/or other countries.

Silicon Image, Inc.

CONTACT: Kasey Holman of Silicon Image, Inc., +1-408-616-4192,
kholman@simplaylabs.com; or Joseph Kilmer of The Hoffman Agency for Silicon
Image, Inc., +1-408-975-3032, jkilmer@hoffman.com

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

Silicon Image Introduces New Generation of Port Processors With Unique Features for DTV ApplicationsNew Devices Dramatically Accelerate HDMI Port Switching in DTVs To Under One Second and Offer HD Mobile Device Connectivity Through InstaPort and MHL Technologies

SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Silicon Image, Inc. , a leader in semiconductors and intellectual property for the secure storage, distribution and presentation of high-definition content, today introduced a new generation of port processors, the Silicon Image SiI9285 and SiI9287 devices, incorporating Silicon Image's InstaPort(TM) and MHL(TM) technologies.

Silicon Image believes port processors are the natural evolution of its HDMI(TM) receiver products by providing new connectivity features for the DTV with minimal additional software required of the DTV's main processor. The SiI9287 port processor supports InstaPort technology to dramatically reduce switching times between HDMI source devices such as digital video recorders (DVRs), Blu-Ray players, game consoles and set-top boxes (STBs). Previous-generation HDMI switching solutions often required long delays -- usually up to four to seven seconds. Silicon Image's 9287 port processors with InstaPort technology can reduce HDMI switching times to under a second. With the number of HDMI source devices growing, television manufacturers understand that today's consumers want seamless and instantaneous switching between devices.

The SiI9285 and SiI9287 port processors also support Silicon Image's MHL technology, a low-pin-count serial link technology that enables mobile devices such as cameras, mobile phones and portable media devices to connect and display standard and high-definition content to DTVs.

"High definition mobile and broadband entertainment devices of all kinds continue to emerge and consumers want more ways to connect these devices," said Lew Paceley, DTV marketing director at Silicon Image. "Consumers expect to access content on these new devices as fast as they can change channels on their DTVs and would like the flexibility to transfer their multimedia and high-definition content from their mobile to their HDTV device. Silicon Image's InstaPort and MHL technologies make this possible."

Silicon Image's new port processor family will be sampling in July to global manufacturers. More information on the company's DTV solutions can be found at http://www.siliconimage.com/.

About Silicon Image

Forward-looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws and regulations including, but not limited to, statements regarding the performance and anticipated benefits of Silicon Image's InstaPort and MHL technologies and SiI9285 and SiI9287 port processors. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including those described from time to time in Silicon Image's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date of this press release; and Silicon Image assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement. Additional information concerning risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ can be found in the Silicon Image's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q.

Silicon Image, the Silicon Image logo, MHL, Mobile High-Definition Link, InstaPort, and Simplay HD are trademarks or registered trademarks of Silicon Image, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. HDMI and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners in the Unites States and/or other countries.

Silicon Image, Inc.

CONTACT: Kasey Holman of Silicon Image, Inc., +1-408-616-4192,
kholman@siliconimage.com; or Joseph Kilmer of The Hoffman Agency,
+1-408-975-3032, jkilmer@hoffman.com, for Silicon Image, Inc.

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

National Semiconductor Enters Photovoltaic Market With Technology That Maximizes Solar Energy ProductionNational's SolarMagic Technology Enables Today's Solar Technology to Extract Significantly More Energy in Variable Light Conditions; Customer Field Trials Begin

SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Building on its leadership in power management and energy-efficient products, National Semiconductor Corp. today announced that it has entered the photovoltaic market with new technology designed to increase the overall energy output of solar electric power generating systems. National's SolarMagic(TM) technology extracts the maximum power efficiency of each photovoltaic panel, even when some panels in the array are compromised by shading, debris or inherent panel-to-panel mismatch.

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Today's solar installations are disproportionately impacted by non-uniformities, caused by shading, panel mismatches or dirt accumulation. For example, a small amount of shading in the array can cut the energy harvest of a system in half. This significantly limits the energy output, design and location of typical residential solar installations. Shading conditions can even invalidate local utility and governmental incentives, making certain installations cost-prohibitive. National's SolarMagic technology recoups up to 50 percent of the lost energy thereby minimizing the economic impact of shading and other real-world conditions.

"National's entry into the photovoltaic market is a natural extension of our focus on energy efficient systems," said Brian L. Halla, National's chairman and CEO. "Our technologists solved this real-world problem and are enabling consumers to produce more energy under adverse conditions and reduce the payback time of their investment with an environmentally friendly source of power."

SolarMagic technology is a per-panel electronics solution that maximizes power output of multi-panel installations. It is compatible with today's solar architectures regardless of the underlying solar cell technology.

National has entered field trials with its SolarMagic technology. REgrid Power, Inc., one of the largest solar installers in California, has begun system testing of National's SolarMagic technology.

"We are impressed with National's SolarMagic technology in our field trials and have seen a significant performance improvement in our solar installation," said Tom McCalmont, president and chief executive officer of REgrid Power, Inc. and founder and executive chairman of SolarTech, a Silicon Valley consortium. "We have observed energy output improvements of up to 44 percent during shaded conditions and 12 percent overall versus the same system running without SolarMagic technology."

Several additional solar companies are slated to join the field trials over the next several months, and National will expand field trials to include installers in other countries with high adoption rates of solar. Later this year, National plans to introduce SolarMagic products for solar installers and system providers to include in their installations. For more information, please visit http://www.national.com/solarmagic.

About National Semiconductor

National Semiconductor creates energy-efficient analog and mixed-signal semiconductors. Its PowerWise(R) products enable systems that consume less power, extend battery life, and generate less heat. Headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., National reported sales of $1.89 billion for fiscal 2008 which ended May 25, 2008. Additional company and product information is available at http://www.national.com/.

Media Contact: Financial: LuAnn Jenkins Mark Veeh National Semiconductor National Semiconductor (408) 721-2440 (408) 721-5007 luann.jenkins@nsc.com invest.group@nsc.com

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CONTACT: media, LuAnn Jenkins, +1-408-721-2440, luann.jenkins@nsc.com;
or Financial, Mark Veeh, +1-408-721-5007, invest.group@nsc.com, both of
National Semiconductor

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

Ikanos Communications' High-Performance Vx180 Gateway Processor Selected by XAViFusiv(R) Multi-mode Processor Provides Robust, Lower Power Solution for VDSL2 Triple Play Residential Gateways for North America and Europe

FREMONT, Calif., June 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ikanos Communications, Inc. , a leading provider of advanced broadband solutions for the digital home, today announced that XAVi Technologies Corporation, a leading supplier of broadband residential gateways and customer premise equipment, has selected the Ikanos Fusiv(R) Vx180 high-performance gateway processor for its VDSL2/ADSL2+ triple play residential gateways. The XAVi residential gateways will be sold globally, with a primary focus on the North American and European markets.

"Ikanos Communications is at the forefront of the industry with its advanced, multi-mode broadband solutions," said Jack Liu, associate vice president of research and design at XAVi. "The company's gateway processors give us the ability to design and deliver the optimal product for service providers: a cost effective and backward compatible residential gateway capable of supporting both today's ADSL installed base and the next-generation of high-performance VDSL2 solutions."

Ikanos Communications' Fusiv Vx180 is a low power single-chip multi-mode VDSL2/ADSL2+ gateway processor designed to enable service providers to launch next generation services. The Vx180 provides 2.7 GHz of processing power with integrated voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) processing while supporting best-in-class quality of service (QoS) for triple play experiences. The Vx180 features Ikanos' unique Accelerator Processor architecture, making it capable of achieving wirespeed packet processing performance across all LAN and WAN interfaces. Additionally it easily integrates with home networking technologies, such as MoCA(TM), Home PNA(TM), HomePlug(R) and 802.11n. The Vx180 offers a robust triple play solution which will incorporate features such as Ikanos' Rapid Rate Adaptation (RRA(TM)) and Seamless Rate Adaptation (SRA) technologies, thereby enabling the development of a high performance, integrated residential gateway platform for multi-play applications.

"We are pleased to provide XAVi with universal gateway processors that offer the low power, small footprint and flexibility they need to design a high-performance multi-mode xDSL residential gateway," said Kumar Sivakumar, Ikanos Communications' senior vice president and general manager. "Our pioneering VDSL2/ADSL2+ residential gateway solution enables ODMs to quickly bring to market products that meet the stringent requirements of broadband providers around the world."

About XAVi Technologies Corporation

XAVi Technologies Corporation is a Taiwanese company. Its foundation is built upon fast, flexible, custom manufacturing of next generation DSL Internet access solutions for broadband access providers worldwide. XAVi delivers products supporting symmetrical and asymmetrical services for voice, video and data transport over existing copper telephone wires. The Company produces various customer premises access equipment, which includes ADSL, SHDSL, VDSL residential gateways and Integrated Access Devices (IADs). The company's headquarter is in Taiwan, with two branch offices in the U.S. and Germany, and one subsidiary in China. For more information: please visit http://www.xavi.com.tw/.

About Ikanos Communications, Inc.

Ikanos Communications, Inc. is a leading provider of advanced broadband solutions for the digital home. The company's multi-mode VDSL2/ADSLx, network processor and other products power the access infrastructure and customer premises equipment for many of the world's leading network equipment manufacturers and telecommunications service providers. For more information, visit http://www.ikanos.com/.

(C) 2008 Ikanos Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Ikanos Communications, Ikanos, the Ikanos logo, Ikanos Programmable Operating System, Arion, CleverConnect, Eagle, Fiber Fast, Fusiv, Fx, FxS, LoopNostics, Maximus, Palladia, RRA, SmartLeap and VLR are among the trademarks or registered trademarks of Ikanos Communications.

Cautionary Statement

All statements included or incorporated by reference in this press release, other than statements or characterizations of historical fact, are forward- looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry and business, management's beliefs, and certain assumptions, all of which are subject to change. Forward-looking statements can often be identified by words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "predicts," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "may," "will," "should," "would," "could," "potential," "continue," "ongoing," similar expressions, and variations or negatives of these words. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause our actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. Important factors that may cause such a difference with respect to XAVI's selection of the Vx180 include, without limitation, market acceptance of the product, the ability of Ikanos to deliver timely all of the features required by carriers in each region in which the product will be sold, and the ability to meet competitors' pricing. For a further discussion of the risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see the section entitled "Risk Factors" in Ikanos' Annual Reports on Form 10-K and its most recent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Ikanos Communications cannot assure that the events and circumstances reflected in any forward-looking statements will be achieved or occur, nor does Ikanos Communications undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements for any reason after the date of this press release.

Ikanos Communications, Inc.

CONTACT: Susan Lehman of Rockpoint Public Relations, +1-510-832-6006
susan@rockpointpr.com, for Ikanos Communications, Inc.; or Margo Westfall of
Ikanos Communications, Inc., +1-510-438-6276, mwestfall@ikanos.com

Web site: http://www.ikanos.com/
http://www.xavi.com.tw/

Five Million Songs In Your Pocket - Every One Is Yours to Discover, Play and EnjoyVerizon Wireless Teams Up with Rhapsody to Enhance the Leading Mobile Music Service with Unlimited Subscription Music for $15 a Month and the Simplicity of Digital Rights Management-Free Songs

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and SEATTLE, June 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile music enters a new era today as Verizon Wireless and Rhapsody(R), the digital music service from RealNetworks(R) and MTV Networks, launch V CAST Music with Rhapsody. Combining Verizon Wireless' world-class, over-the-air mobile music service with Rhapsody's leading desktop solution, V CAST Music with Rhapsody delivers unlimited monthly access to music on up to three Rhapsody-compatible mobile phones and players and online on multiple PCs and Web browsers, for about the cost of a single CD. In addition, customers who purchase music over-the-air are able to download the master copy of the songs or albums to their PCs free of digital rights management (DRM) software that restricts how and where music can be played.

With V CAST Music with Rhapsody, Verizon Wireless customers are still able to purchase songs over-the-air within the V CAST coverage area for $1.99 and get two copies of the song: the first for their phones, the second for their PCs in the DRM-free MP3 format. When customers download the V CAST Music with Rhapsody Software to their PCs and sign up for the monthly subscription, they have the ultimate music management service, including:

-- Unlimited subscription syncing with access to more than 5 million songs

-- Creating and accessing playlists, viewing playlists of other users, including celebrities

-- Burning, importing and converting CDs to play anywhere

-- Managing an existing digital music collection for free and syncing it to their mobile phones

-- Buying non-protected MP3s of songs on the PC for 99 cents per song

-- Buying songs on the phone, over-the-air -- get two copies of the song for just $1.99 (one is over-the-air, the second master copy is the file customers download onto their PCs)

By subscribing to V CAST Music with Rhapsody, customers can discover new music from millions of songs, without breaking the bank. Whether a hard core music fan or a casual listener, customers of all music appetites will love the flexibility that 5 million songs give them to discover new music, listen to old favorites and find just the right song to suit their mood.

While Verizon Wireless customers continue to have the ability to get their favorite music while on-the-go via full-song over-the-air downloads, ringtones and ringback tones, V CAST Music with Rhapsody also provides them with an award-winning desktop music application, allowing them to sync their favorite music quickly and easily, directly to their mobile phones. Now music lovers will be able to manage their collections with the most comprehensive music management tool and take their music with them anywhere.

John Harrobin, senior vice president of digital media and marketing for Verizon, said, "V CAST Music with Rhapsody fulfills Verizon's promise to deliver the best mobile experience to our customers. Now, music fans can not only get the benefit of immediate access to music over-the-air, but also -- through our partnership with Rhapsody -- they can connect their mobile music and devices they carry with them everyday with the ultimate desktop experience."

Rob Williams, senior vice president of music products for RealNetworks, noted, "Working with Verizon Wireless, we are able to extend the reach of the award-winning Rhapsody service to millions of mobile phones. V CAST Music with Rhapsody gives mobile phone users the best experience of any music service on the market while also giving them access to unlimited music, whether at home or on-the-go."

Verizon Wireless customers who simply want to manage or buy music can download the V CAST Music with Rhapsody software for free at http://www.verizonwireless.com/music. Customers interested in a subscription may sign up for $14.99 monthly subscription online or by visiting a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, including those in Circuit City, or by calling Customer Service at 1-800-2 JOIN IN.

V CAST Music with Rhapsody will be available on the marquee V CAST Music with Rhapsody device, the LG Chocolate(TM) 3, when the phone becomes available in July; the service is also available today on select phones, including the LG Decoy(TM) and LG Dare(TM); MOTO(TM) W755; Samsung SCH-u550, Samsung Glyde(TM) and Samsung Juke. Customers using the MOTORIZR(TM) Z6tv, MOTORAZR(2) V9m or LG VX8700 may bring their phones into a Verizon Wireless Communications Store to receive a free software upgrade on their phones to access the service.

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 Rhapsody

Rhapsody (http://www.rhapsody.com/) offers an integrated and immersive digital music experience accessible to consumers via their computer, portable music device and their Verizon Wireless mobile phones. Rhapsody is the exclusive digital music service for RealNetworks and for MTV Networks' music and pop-culture brands in the United States. Rhapsody is a service of Rhapsody America LLC, a joint venture between RealNetworks and MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom .

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Jeffrey Nelson, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7519,
Jeffrey.Nelson@verizonwireless.com; or Bill Hankes, Rhapsody,RealNetworks,
+1-206-883-7658, bhankes@real.com

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

China Fire Joins Russell 3000 Index and Russell Microcap Index

BEIJING, June 30 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- China Fire & Security Group, Inc. ("China Fire" or "the Company"), a leading industrial fire protection product and solution provider in China, announced today that its common stock has been added to Russell 3000 Index and Russell Microcap Index when Russell Investments reconstituted its indexes on June 27, 2008.

The Russell family of U.S. indexes is designed to be a comprehensive representation of the investable U.S. equity market. These indexes are value-weighted and include only common stocks belonging to corporations incorporated in the United States and its territories. The Russell 3000 Index measures the performance of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies based on total market capitalization, which represents approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market and will remain in place for one year. Russell Microcap Index measures performance of the microcap segment, representing less than 3% of the U.S. equity market.

Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and as benchmarks for investment strategies. These investment tools originated from Russell's multi-manager investment business in the early 1980s when the company saw the need for a more objective, market-driven set of benchmarks in order to evaluate outside investment managers. Trading activities of asset managers or funds are influenced by index component changes. As a result, being added to or deleted from the Russell Indexes, as well as variations in the weightings in the indexes, affect the market demand for the stocks of the component companies.

"We are very pleased to be included in the Russell 3000 and Microcap Indexes in the latest reconstitution. Our inclusion in the Russell Indexes will expand our visibility to the investment community as we continue to grow in the future," commented Mr. Brian Lin, Chief Executive Officer of China Fire.

About Russell

Russell Investments provides strategic advice, world-class implementation, state-of-the-art performance benchmarks and a range of institutional-quality investment products. Russell has more than $213 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2008, and serves individual, institutional and advisor clients in more than 40 countries. Russell's industry-leading indexes had $4.4 trillion in assets benchmarked to them as of Dec. 31, 2007. Founded in 1936, Russell is a subsidiary of The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. For more information, please visit http://www.russell.com/ .

About China Fire & Security Group, Inc.

China Fire & Security Group, Inc. , through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Sureland Industrial Fire Safety Limited ("Sureland") and Tianjin Tianxiao Fire Safety Equipment ("Tianxiao"), is a leading total solution provider of industrial fire protection systems in China. Leveraging on its proprietary technologies, China Fire is engaged primarily in the design, manufacture, sales and maintenance services of a broad product portfolio including detectors, controllers, and fire extinguishers. Via its nationwide direct sales force, China Fire has built a solid client base including major companies in the iron and steel, power and petrochemical industries throughout China. China Fire has a seasoned management team with strong focus on standards and technologies. Currently, China Fire has 52 issued patents covering fire detection, system control and fire extinguishing technologies. Founded in 1995, China Fire is headquartered in Beijing with about 500 employees in more than 30 sales and project offices throughout China. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Information

This presentation may contain forward-looking information about China Fire & Security Group, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary Sureland which are intended to be covered by the safe harbor for forward-looking statements provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. These statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as ''believe,'' ''expect,'' ''may,'' ''will,'' ''should,'' ''project,'' ''plan,'' ''seek,'' ''intend,'' or ''anticipate'' or the negative thereof or comparable terminology, and include discussions of strategy, statements about industry trends and China Fire & Security Groups' future performance, operations and products. This and other ''Risk Factors'' are contained in China Fire & Security Groups' public filings with the SEC.

For more information, please contact: China Fire & Security Group, Inc. Robert Yuan, Chief Accounting Officer Tel: +86-10-8441-7848 Email: ir@chinafiresecurity.com Web: http://www.chinafiresecurity.com/

China Fire & Security Group, Inc.

CONTACT: China Fire & Security Group, Inc., Robert Yuan, Chief
Accounting Officer, +86-10-8441-7848, or ir@chinafiresecurity.com

Web Site: http://www.chinafiresecurity.com/
http://www.russell.com/

WaferGen's SmartChip(TM) Real-Time PCR System to Begin Alpha Testing at University of Pittsburgh Medical SchoolCompany Sends Final Alpha System and Key Oncology Gene Panel Assays to Collaborators at University of Pittsburgh Medical School

FREMONT, Calif., June 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- WaferGen Biosystems, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: WGBS) , a leading developer of state-of-the-art gene expression, genotyping, cell biology and stem cell research systems, today announced that it has shipped the alpha version of its SmartChip(TM) Real-Time PCR System, as well as proprietary oncology gene panel assays to be used with the system, to the University of Pittsburgh Medical School. This milestone will allow researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Medical School to initiate the alpha testing program for the system and panels as part of the group's alpha testing and research collaboration with WaferGen. The SmartChip Real-Time PCR System is designed as the first whole genome, high throughput gene expression real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) platform and promises to deliver significant speed and cost advantages to researchers in the gene expression and genotyping markets.

The SmartChip Real-Time PCR System has the capacity to conduct 30,000 assays on a single chip. Comparatively, today's standard real-time PCR technologies are only able to run 384 assays on a single plate. Additionally, each of the system's wells is designed to support a real-time PCR reaction of 100 nanoliters. This represents a 1,000 fold decrease in the amount of reagent and sample required by today's standard real-time PCR technologies. The result is the ability to conduct gene expression research at a fraction of the time and cost associated with current technologies.

Under terms of WaferGen's collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh Medical School, researchers will leverage the high-throughput real-time PCR capabilities of WaferGen's SmartChip Real-Time PCR System to support their identification of therapeutically-relevant biomarkers in the areas of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), and lung cancer. This research may lead to the discovery of specific genes responsible for causing these diseases and conditions. In turn, this critical genetic information may ultimately provide physicians with new tools for determining accurate disease prognosis in patients, while also potentially providing drug developers with information necessary for the creation of targeted therapeutics for patients with COPD, IPF and lung cancer. WaferGen expects the alpha testing program will demonstrate significant cost and speed advantages for the SmartChip Real-Time PCR System as compared to other commercialized platforms. These experiments will be overseen by Steven D. Shapiro, M.D., Jack D. Myers Professor and Chairman of the Department of Medicine at University of Pittsburgh and Naftali Kaminski, M.D., Director of the Dorothy P. and Richard P. Simmons Center for Interstitial Lung Disease.

"The shipment of the alpha version of the SmartChip Real-Time PCR System to the University of Pittsburgh Medical School is a significant milestone for WaferGen as we work to rapidly bring this innovative product to the market," said Alnoor Shivji, WaferGen's chairman and chief executive officer. "We are eager to follow the progress of Dr. Shapiro and his research team as they advance the SmartChip Real-Time PCR System through alpha testing. The feedback that they will be able to provide WaferGen will be invaluable as we continue to pursue our mission of providing researchers around the world with access to the SmartChip Real-Time PCR System."

Dr. Shapiro is a world-renowned expert in identifying and understanding the underlying biological contributors to pulmonary diseases such as COPD, IPF, and lung cancer. His laboratory has played a leading role in guiding the path of cutting-edge COPD research including key discoveries related to the biological and pathological function of proteinases. With the goal of uncovering novel and effective pulmonary disease therapeutics, Dr. Shapiro and his team employ a multidisciplinary research approach which the SmartChip Real-Time PCR System is expected to strengthen.

WaferGen is presently continuing its work on the development of additional proprietary assays for the SmartChip Real-Time PCR System, including those focused in the area of toxicology. At the same time, the company is also developing an enhanced version of the system that will enable users to conduct 100,000 assays on a single chip. This will provide the opportunity for researchers to use one chip to conduct whole genome gene expression in triplicate.

About the SmartChip Real-Time PCR System

The SmartChip Real-Time PCR System(TM) is designed as the first whole genome, high-throughput gene expression real-time PCR platform and promises to deliver significant speed and cost advantages to researchers in the gene expression and genotyping markets. It is estimated that the genetic analysis market alone (comprised of gene expression and genotyping analysis) had approximately $2.4 billion in worldwide revenues in 2006 ($1.74 billion for gene expression and $650 million for genotyping). Total global revenue for this market is estimated to reach approximately $5.0 billion by 2012.

WaferGen believes the SmartChip Real-Time PCR System will be the first platform to combine the high-throughput capability and cost efficiencies of existing microarrays, with the sensitivity and accuracy of real-time PCR. Specifically, the SmartChip Real-Time PCR System's high density, rapid cycling configuration is expected to provide industry-leading throughput levels, while offering discovery and validation capabilities in a single step. The result will be the ability to conduct gene expression research at a fraction of the time and cost currently produced by existing instrument systems. For example, the company anticipates that whole genome assay time may be significantly reduced with the SmartChip Real-Time PCR System as compared to several days or months with microarrays or real-time PCR, respectively. This decrease in research time has broad economic implications across the drug development industry, particularly for pharmaceutical companies seeking avenues for reducing time to market for its therapeutics. Further, the company believes such throughput will dramatically impact the cost of such assays.

Beyond the significant time and cost advantages, the simplicity of the SmartChip Real-Time PCR System is unparalleled. The system will provide a number of key ease-of-use features including content-ready, high-density chips containing 30,000 - 100,000 nano-wells with gene panels optimized for cancer, toxicology and whole genome. The user-friendly SmartChip Real-Time PCR System will be preloaded with some of the reaction components. At the same time, the system will only require a very small sample size as compared to other technologies and platforms and will offer real-time detection and sophisticated read-out options while assuring detection sensitivity and temperature uniformity across chips.

About WaferGen

WaferGen Biosystems Inc. is a leader in the development, manufacture and sale of state-of-the-art systems for gene expression, genotyping, cell biology and stem cell research for the life science and pharmaceutical industries. The company is actively developing its SmartChip(TM) product for the gene expression and genotyping markets. SmartChip(TM) is being developed as the first whole genome, high throughput gene expression real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) platform and promises to deliver significant speed and cost advantages to researchers in the gene expression and genotyping markets. WaferGen currently markets its SmartSlide(TM) family of products to companies and organizations involved in stem cell and cell biology research. SmartSlide(TM), which was launched in 2006, represents the first fluidics integrated micro-incubators enabling cell biology and stem cell research. Representative SmartSlide(TM) customers include Harvard University, Mayo Clinic, California Institute of Technology (CalTech), Abbott Labs, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

To learn more about WaferGen, please visit the company's web site at http://www.wafergen.com/.

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This press release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Such statements include statements relating to the expected benefits of the company's SmartChip(TM) Real-Time PCR System to researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Medical School and other researchers, the ability of the company to bring the SmartChip(TM) Real-Time PCR System to market, and other statements that are not historical facts, including statements which may be preceded by the words "intends," "may," "will," "plans," "expects," "anticipates," "projects," "predicts," "estimates," "aims," "believes," "hopes," "potential" or similar words. For such statements, the company claims the protection of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, are based on certain assumptions and are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the company. Actual results may differ materially from the expectations contained in the forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause such differences include the risks that: (i) the company may be unsuccessful in commercially developing its products or in achieving market acceptance of new and relatively unproven technologies; (ii) the company will need to raise additional capital to meet its business requirements in the future and the company may not be able to do so on reasonable terms or at all; (iii) the company's proprietary intellectual property rights may not adequately protect its products and technologies; and (iv) the company expects intense competition in its target markets, including from companies that have much greater resources than the company, and there can be no assurance that the company will be able to compete effectively. More detailed information about the company and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 15, 2008. Investors and security holders are urged to read this document free of charge on the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov/. The company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contact: Vida Communication (On behalf of WaferGen) Stephanie Diaz (investors) Tim Brons (media) 415-675-7400 415-675-7402 sdiaz@vidacommunication.com tbrons@vidacommunication.com

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Photron Turns to Xilinx Programmable Solutions for Latest High Speed Camera

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Xilinx Inc., today announced that its programmable solutions, including software, high-performance silicon and IP, have enabled the latest high-speed camera from Photron, a leading provider of imaging technology with headquarters in Japan and North America. Photron is among a growing number of image technology providers to leverage Xilinx high-performance programmable solutions to introduce innovative, industry-first technology.

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Photron combined the high-performance capabilities of Xilinx(R) Virtex(R)-II Pro field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), ISE(R) design software and Ethernet MAC intellectual property (IP) core to achieve the ambitious design goals of its latest innovation. The FASTCAM MH4-10K high-speed camera makes it possible to shoot 2,000 frames per second with 512 by 512 pixel by connecting four channels of subminiature camera heads. It received high praise in the automotive collision test area, based on its superior performance and high reliability.

"High-speed cameras manage a great deal of data, and fast data transfer is critical to improving our customer's operating efficiency," said Hirokazu Mizuhara, product manager at Photron. "Gigabit Ethernet is an important factor which focuses on performance improvement. We adopted Xilinx devices and Gigabit Ethernet IP core after comprehensively evaluating its high-speed performance, low power consumption, and stability. Xilinx also provided excellent customer support, which was also a decisive factor in our vendor selection. Thanks to case studies, transfer speed and power consumption estimates as well as reference designs provided by Xilinx, we were able to reduce risks to a minimum and get our product to market in record time."

"Image processing application developers must take advantage of new and emerging technologies in order to meet the diverse needs of the markets it serves, many of which often converge, collide or remain in flux. Solutions must be fast, flexible and dynamic enough to adapt to ever-changing requirements," said Osamu Sawada, senior manager, Product Solution Marketing, at Xilinx KK. "Xilinx solutions feature an array of IP building blocks, development boards, and pre-verified reference designs that assist developers in getting their designs into production and products to market as quickly as possible."

About Xilinx High-Performance FPGAs

The Xilinx Virtex series is the world's best selling FPGA with over $6 billion in cumulative revenues. The Xilinx Virtex-II Pro family, the world's first FPGA to offer integrated multi-gigabit serial transceivers, provides companies such as Photron with a high-performance programmable solution with much faster time-to-market than competing devices.

To learn more about Xilinx high-performance devices, including the latest 65nm Virtex-5 family, visit http://www.xilinx.com/virtex5.

About Xilinx

Xilinx, Inc. is the worldwide leader of programmable logic solutions. For more information, visit http://www.xilinx.com/.

XILINX, the Xilinx Logo, Virtex, and ISE are trademarks of Xilinx in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Tamara Snowden Yumi Homura Xilinx, Inc. Xilinx KK 408-879-6146 (81) 3-6744-7744 tamara.snowden@xilinx.com yumi.homura@xilinx.com

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Solomon Awarded Second Phase Development Contract

DANBURY, Conn., June 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Solomon Technologies, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SOLM) , announced today that its Technipower subsidiary has been awarded a contract to develop and supply a power supply for the second phase of a new advanced vehicle launch ordinance system for the United States military. Solomon was awarded the first phase contract in February of 2007

Peter DeVecchis, President of Solomon Technologies, said, "Past performance and innovative thinking are critical in the award of these very complex, phased projects. As we evolved the technology we developed during the project's first phase into the next stage, our deep technical capability and extensive experience in high power applications was critical to our customer's confidence in and commitment to Technipower as the project progressed. This next phase requires much higher energy density than the initial project and is typical of the growing number of kilowatt class applications that Technipower is uniquely qualified to fulfill."

Mr. DeVecchis added, "Leveraging our high power capability and military experience provides an expanded platform for Technipower's continued growth in these unique applications and adds depth and breadth to our corporate focus in the renewable and alternative energy markets where high power, rugged and highly reliable products are mandatory."

The new initiative will increase launch trajectory accuracy, replacing a decades old system on one of the military's primary light mobile bombardment platforms. Technipower's proposal not only provided a robust, innovative power system, but also was responsive to the contractor's need for a highly manufacturable, cost effective solution. This second system is scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of this year. If the military selects the new system for future field deployment the production contract could be substantial over a number of years.

Information about Solomon Technologies, Inc.:

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

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

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

Tower Semiconductor to Launch Volume Production of QuickLogic's ArcticLink II VX Solution Platforms for Mobile Display DevicesVisual Enhancement Engine (VEE) Enables Next Generation Multimedia in Mobile DevicesLow Power Technology Leadership Enables Longer Battery Life for Battery Powered, Portable Market.

SUNNYVALE, California and MIGDAL HA'EMEK, Israel, June 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- QuickLogic(R) Corporation , the lowest power programmable solutions leader, and Tower Semiconductor Ltd. , an independent specialty foundry, announced today that they entered into an agreement to manufacture volume production of QuickLogic's next-generation ArcticLink II VX solution platforms, expected to start during Q3 2008. These products are manufactured at Tower's advanced Fab2.

With low power and high performance, the solution platforms enable fast time-to-market, longer time in market, efficient product development through platform designs, dramatically improved visual experience for mobile internet and streaming video applications, small form factor, energy efficiency and low total cost of ownership.

"We are happy that QuickLogic's lead in low power programmable solutions is to be further strengthened through these new products," said Dr. Itzhak Edrei, senior vice president for worldwide product lines and sales at Tower Semiconductor, Ltd. "QuickLogic's high-quality of products is to be complemented by Tower's excellence in engineering and manufacturing execution, and we expect our volumes to reflect the rapid growth path forecasted for this market segment."

The newest members of the ArcticLink II family of solution platforms feature QuickLogic's proprietary Visual Enhancement Engine (VEE) technology. The proprietary VEE technology provides high quality contrast optimization and more effective management and control of LCD backlight power for a wide range of mobile consumer and prosumer devices. It specifically addresses the mobile industry's need to provide consumers with a TV-quality viewing experience while extending battery life at the same time.

"QuickLogic has a long-standing relationship with Tower Semiconductor," says Terry Barrette, vice president of operations for QuickLogic. "Tower's world-class manufacturing process geometries and low power technology, ensures that QuickLogic will reach optimal pricing targets, resulting in savings that can be passed down to our OEMs and ODMs, as well as longer battery life for their products."

About Tower Semiconductor Ltd.

Tower Semiconductor Ltd. is an independent specialty foundry that delivers customized solutions in a variety of advanced CMOS technologies, including digital CMOS, mixed-signal and RF (radio frequency) CMOS, CMOS image sensors, power management devices, and embedded non-volatile memory solutions. Tower's customer orientation is complemented by its uncompromising attention to quality and service. Its specialized processes and engineering expertise provides highly flexible, customized manufacturing solutions to fulfill the increasing variety of customer needs worldwide. Offering two world-class manufacturing facilities with standard and specialized process technologies ranging from 1.0- to 0.13-micron, Tower Semiconductor provides exceptional design support and technical services to help customers sustain long-term, reliable product performance, while delivering on-time and on-budget results. More information can be found at http://www.towersemi.com/.

About QuickLogic

QuickLogic Corporation is the inventor and pioneer of innovative, customizable semiconductor solutions for mobile and portable electronics OEMs and ODMs. These silicon plus software solutions are called Customer Specific Standard Products (CSSPs). CSSPs enable our customers to bring their products to market more quickly and remain in the market longer, with the low power, cost and size demanded by the mobile and portable electronics market. For more information about QuickLogic and CSSPs, visit http://www.quicklogic.com/.

(c)2008 QuickLogic Corporation. All rights reserved. QuickLogic is a registered trademark, and the QuickLogic logo is a trademark of QuickLogic. Other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.

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This press release includes forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may vary from those projected or implied by such forward-looking statements. A complete discussion of risks and uncertainties that may affect the accuracy of forward-looking statements included in this press release or which may otherwise affect our business is included under the heading "Risk Factors" in our most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F, Forms F-1, F-3 and 6-K, as were filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Israel Securities Authority. We do not intend to update, and expressly disclaim any obligation to update, the information contained in this release.

Press Contact: Tower Semiconductor USA Michael Axelrod Director, Marketing and Applications +1-408-330-6871 pr@towersemi.com QuickLogic Corporation Andrea Vedanayagam Director, Corporate Communications +1-408-990-4000 andrea@quicklogic.com

Tower Semiconductor Ltd

CONTACT: Press Contact: Tower Semiconductor USA, Michael Axelrod,
Director, Marketing and Applications, +1-408-330-6871, pr@towersemi.com ;
QuickLogic Corporation, Andrea Vedanayagam, Director, Corporate
Communications, +1-408-990-4000, andrea@quicklogic.com